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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1965

Page

4

Friendly Few club meeting hosts and gifts noted

Mrs Jennie Van Zante hosted the Friendly Few Club at Leighton Hall on December 2 with ham dinner and prayers led by Mrs Elizabeth Bartle men. The business meeting opened with carols led by Mrs Ruth Van Wyk and Lena Vanden Berg at the piano. all members present for roll call. Gifts were given by the Secret Sister. husbands attended as guests and received gifts. Mr and Mrs John Anderson, Keokuk County Home stewards at Sigourney, were also guests.

Jennie van Zante Leighton Hall Elizabeth Bartlemen Ruth van Wyk Lena Vanden Berg John Anderson Keokuk County Sigourney

Pella Manor residents plan holidays and arrivals

Pelia Manor reports residents spending holidays with families across states. Dr Henry Pietenpol travels to Quincy Illinois while Rev E E Heeren joins Kiwanis group at a dinner. Governors, postmaster duties, and upcoming Messiah concert referenced amid a roundup of social visits and new building brochures.

Ren Vogelaar Moline Thinais Henry Pietenpal Quincy Ilinois Kweens Kiwanis Country Club E. E. Heeren S. Bert Baron Cincinnati Ohio Fedees Hersen Lugene Des Moines C. F. Dykstra Pietenpol Pella Pella Manor Fairhaven

S S S Club Christmas Dinner and Secret Sister Draw

The S S S Club held its Christmas dinner December 9 at Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Metcalf home. Members brought husbands as guests and exchanged gifts while revealing their Secret Sister reveals for the year. New club books for 1966 were distributed and Secret Sisters drawn for the coming year. Coffee and cookies were served by Betty Metcalf. The January meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Robert Visser.

S.S.S Stanton Metcalf Betty Metcalf Robert Visser

Bethany Willing Workers Meeting at Van Gorp Home

Bethany Willing Workers met at Florence Van Gorp's home with Sophia Ann Swank presiding in the president's absence. Devotions on Prepare yourself for Christmas urged Advent reflection and Godly focus. Sara Van Hemert led meditation. readings included Matthew 2 1 5. Christmas Around the World led by Leona Ter Louw followed by a roll call. Dorothy Van Gorp led Tes son study. Pricilla spoke on giving joy. Business meeting concluded with Sara Van Hemert's thought on joy in giving and closing prayer.

Bethany Florence van Gorp Sophia Ann Swank Sara van Hemert Leona Ter Louw Pricilla Tesson Dorothy van Gorp

50th Anniversary Open House by J Ver Ploegs

J Ver Ploegs celebrates a 50th anniversary with an open house at their store 901 Franklin Street. The event runs Thursday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 and evening 7:00 to 9:00 with friends and relatives warmly invited.

J. Ver Ploegs Joh Ploeg Franklin Street

Minnow Bait Tip Sparks River Fishing Fun

A quick field tip suggests adding a dash of alka seltzer to a minnow bucket to keep bait lively and lively water bubbles, aiding odorless freshness for fishing.

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