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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1941

Page

12

Society party at De Haan home celebration

A December 12 party at Miss Ada De Haan's home featured games and a two course luncheon hosted by Ada with help from Junelia Grandia and Mildred Gotselink. Attendees included Norma Jean Schreiner Alma Jean Wooly Eugene Koning Fae ward Groenendyk Harry Reynolds Jacob De Haan and many others. An enjoyable evening was had by all.

DE Haan Ada de Haan Junelia Grandia Mildred Gotselink Norma Jean Schreiner Alma Jean Wooly Eugene Koning Faeward Groenendyk Harry Reynolds Jacob de Haan Mildred ‘Gosselink Janetta Grandia Irene Betty Ralph van Rheenen Arthur Gerald Klyn Harold Ross N Wyk Nellie Bennie Elbert Groenendyk Esther Mane Mol Clarice Rempe Marjorie Leona Blom Angie Groeneryk Hopkins Mitchel Forrest — Daily Allen Brummvel

Local Auxiliary Prepares Crisis Aid Classes at Dinner

In a cautionary society event the Knoxville Legion Auxiliary hosted a dinner serving condensed milk samples and other favors. Mrs Nesbit plans a Junior Aid course for Junior Auxiliary members while instructors prepare services for this crisis. Attendees included Pella figures Dr. George Lankelma and several ladies such as Mrs Baer Mrs Van Dyke Mrs Kettering and Mrs Kempkes.

Nesbit Knoxville Legion Auxiliary Pella George Lankelma Baer van Dyke Kettering Kempkes

Obituary for Peter Oliver O Connor in Monroe Iowa

Peter Oliver O Connor son of John and Mary O Connor born in Tennessee December A Ise departed this life in Monroe December 11 141 at age 6 days married Easter Hearlin in USsh to this five children were born Robby died in int Mrs Molly Romans Mrs I Mrs Edmund Wood and Marion O Connor most of life in Jasper county and Monroe member of Christian church baptized by Reverend Wright survived by two daughters Mrs Molly Romans and Mrs Frank Martin and by son Marion O Connor all of Newton also seventeen grandchildren and twenty six great grandchildren funeral December 1 1941 at 10 o clock pm at Pella Cooperative Funeral Home Monroe and at 2:00 pm at Toal s Chapel with singing by Mrs Abram Kool Mrs C K Sharer and Emma Sweeney Reverend Forrest Moore of Hartwick in charge interment in Gifford Cemetery Monroe Iowa

Peter Oliver O'Connor Peter Oliver O'Conor John Mary O'Connor Tennessee Monrow Easter Hearlin Ussh Molly Romans Edmund Wood Marion O'Connor Monroe Christian Church Old Draper Wright Robby Easter Frank Martin Newton Forrest Moore Hartwick Gifford Cemetery Monroe, Towa

William Veldhuizen obituary from Sully Iowa

William Veldhuizen aged 75 died December 16 1941 at his Sully home. Survived by widow three sons Gerrit of Leighton cob of Oskaloosa Albert of Leighton daughter Mrs Birdie Veenstra Leighton two brothers John of Taintor Albert of Pella sister Mrs Anna Van Dusseldorf Pella Last rites December 19 at 12 30 pm at Pella Cooperative Funeral Home and 1 pm at Third Reformed Church Pella Interment Black Oak Cemetery More complete obituary likely next week Chronicle.

William Veldhuizen Sully Gerrit of Leighton Cob Oskaloosa Albert Birdie Veenstra John of Taintor Pella Anna van Dusseldorp

Death Notice for Mathys van Der Velden in Netherlands and Louisiana

Mathys van Der Velden born September 22 1885 in Ponderegen Netherlands died December 16 1941. Survived by widow Cornelia Schalk Van Der Velden and four sons Hugo Bastian Marion Monroe Town Leonard Camp Claiborne Louisiana. Father Hugo Thomas Van Der Velden and four brothers Adrian Dirk William Hubert in Netherlands. three sisters Dorothy Martha Dirkie also Netherlands. Funeral services were held.

Mathys van der Velden Mathys Tuce) van der Velden Ponderegen Netherlands Cornelia (Schalk) van der Velden Hugo Bastian Marion Monroe Town Leonard Camp Claiborne Louisiana Hugo Thomas van der Velden Adrian Dirk William Hubert

Christmas Vespers at Central College Chapel

The Douwstra Chapel on Central College hosted a Christmas Vespers featuring the A Cappella Choir directed by Harold H. Root. Forty three voices offered carols from the 10th century to modern works with solos by Edith S. Le Cocq and Dorothy De Boer. Glenn Bell played The Birthday of a King, and student soloists included Arnold, De Boer, Flikkema, Mouw, Bump, Mouw, Allen, Van Berkum, and Van de Wall. The service featured candlelit aisles and a large stained glass window, with the art class providing the setting.

Douwstra Central College A Cappela Choir Harold H. Root Root Gertrude Vander Ploeg Edith S. le Cocq Dorothy de Boer Dohnanyi Glenn Bell Ottumwa Neidlinger Edwin Arnold Elvi Flikkema Vernon Mouw Carlton Bump Muriel Mouw John Allen Martha van Berkum Phyllis van de Wall

Otley church services listed for December 18th

The notice lists two services on Thursday December 18 at 12:30 p m at the residence and 1:00 p m at the Re formed Church with Rev Folkert of the Otley Rev Church and Rev Van Houten of the Otley Christian Re formed parish.

Reformed Church Folkert Otley van Houten

Funeral services held with songs by Mrs Van Houten and Miss Verna Van de Kieft

The formed Church conducted the services with Mrs. Van Houten assisted by Miss Verna Van de Kieft singing two sung hymns. Interment followed in Monroe Cemetery in Monroe.

Sunday School and Evening Services at First Reformed Church

At First Reformed Church the Sunday school starts at 10 15 am with Coming of God's Son and the morning worship follows The Dayspring from on High. Evening services begin at 7 30 pm with They Shall Call His Name mantel.

First Reformed Church God Mantel

Protestant Reform Church Services in Sully Iowa Today

Protestant Reform Church and Third Reform Church announce Sunday services with sermons by Rev. Geo. Lubher am and Rev. A. Petter. Zacharias Imnach Im Te Sprecken and Joseph's Problem in Marrying Minny are among readings. Sunday school and evening study follow at 7:30.

Geo. C. Lubher Zacharias Inmacht Lukas Joseph Minny" Matth Sully Towa A. Petter Oska- Joosa

First Chr. Ref. Church Sunday Schedule Teaser

The Christian Reformed Church lists 9 30 am preaching by pastor 11 am Sunday school 2 pm Christus Jezus Bron Van Ryke Veldaden Voor Zijn Volk Text 1 Cor 1 30 30 pm Pre Christmas Sermon The Back to God Hour may be heard Sunday afternoon over KMA from 4 00 to 4 30.

Christus Jezus Bron van Ryke

Open Bible Church Sunday Schedule and Events

T A Tousley, pastor, leads a Sunday program with Sunday School at 11:00 am and morning worship at 6:20 am. A special missionary service features an evangelistic program including a short play by the youth and The Voice of 20. The Christmas night program is also announced.

Open Bible Church T. A. Tousley Pam Overcomers Servan Young Prayer Voice

Second Chr. Ref. Church Sermon Dec 21 141

Sunday service at Second Christian Reformed Church features a pulpit exchange with Rev Wer Ploog of the E00. Sermon hints at themes of renouncing for Christ and references Luke. Service date noted as December 21 with details on the exchange and message.

Wer Ploog Verlossinge Geepenhoord Christ Luke

Reverend Van Hatten to Speak on Oley Radio Broadcast

The Rev. Fred Van Hatten of the Oley Christian Reformed Church will speak on Radio Station SO Saturday December 27 at 11:15 ending at its regular hour. The program will return to its normal schedule after the broadcast.

Fred van Hatten Oley

Christmas Program At Church Planned By Baptist Group

C Perren pastor. Church school 10 Morning worship. The annual Christmas program will be held at this time all are to attend. The BYP U will not meet this evening. Candlelight service and Christmas carols to be given. A service that should not be missed.

Christmas Program at Second Reformed Church

Red. Vanden Berg minister leads Sunday School Waham and morning worship titled The Wonder of Christmas. Evening program features carols, songs and readings from Luke and Isaiah with Edward Dey Hospers Kuyper and Rev. TOW. Evening Choir performs classics and a nativity sequence.

Second Reformed Church Red Vanden Berg Waham Pam Ings Ris Junior C. BE David Prins Lorraine Meulpolder Mary Luke Bea Edward “Dey Hospers Kuyperry Elvey Tow Prin the Jour Balt Bethlehem Redner Edward

Canned goods buried with lye to deter mala

A fragmented tip advises burying spoiled canned food with one tablespoon of lye per quart to keep AI mala away. The credibility and safety of this claim are unclear and should be treated as dubious folklore rather than medical or food safety guidance.

Ai Mala

Store touts gifts for men and boys at holiday display

A local shop promotes a broad assortment of gift items for men and boys including bill folds brief cases purses fountain pen sets and books to ease holiday shopping and attract customers.

Relaxed Navy enlistment standards allow more applicants

The Navy Department announced broad relaxations of physical standards for enlistment in the United States Navy and Naval Reserve. Many previously rejected applicants with minor defects may reapply, with conditions for defects such as varicose veins, hydrocele, hernia, nasal deformities, and dental issues addressed at training stations. Eligible individuals are urged to reapply promptly, with corrections provided and continued schooling during convalescence as needed.

Unitedates Navy Naval Reserve Navy Department Ther Navy Regular Navy

Vandals Attack Pine Plantings In Local Soil District

In the English Creek watershed, Western Yellow Pines planted by Civilian Conservation Corps boys seven years ago have grown. Conservationist Clay Barnett reports some trees were destroyed likely by someone seeking Christmas trees, a daylightless act that will bring trouble for the guilty.

Civile Ian Conservation Corps Clay Barnett Marion County Soils District

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