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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1947

Page

11

Engagement of Mary Joan Meyer Announced

The Gallup New Mexico Independent reports the engagement of Mary Joan Meyer to Robert F. Bosscher of Rehoboth Mission. Bosscher is home from the Denver University program. Meyer works as a beauty operator at El Morro beauty shop and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Meyer of Rehoboth.

Mary Joan Meyer Gallup New Mexico Peter R. Meyer Mary Joan Robert FE. Bosscher Rehoboth Mission Denver Universe Meyer el Morro Bosscher J. H. Bosscher Rehobothion Mr. Bosscher Miss Meyer Peter Meyer Rehoboth Mr. Meyer

Sigma Delta Epsilon Christmas Party Held At Sorority Home

On November 18 Marie Blecha and Ethel In tVeld entertained Sigma Delta Epsilon sorority. Tuesday evening the group held its Christmas party at Hilda Ver Dught home with hostesses Vera Sedrel and Joyce Wesselink assisting. Cora Heeren won high prizes in auction bridge and Doretha Klein in contract. The Methodist Circle met November 10 at Mrs Hellingas with Mrs C M Cole visiting. The meeting featured hymns scripture and Christmas poems with a social hour and lunch. The January meeting will be at Mrs Ben Blommers January 7.

Sigma Delta Epsilon Marie Blecha Ethel In'tVeld Sigma Delta Epsilon Sorority Hilda Ver Dught Vera Sedrel Joyce Wesselink Cora Heeren Doretha Klein Methodist Circle The Methodist Je Ember Hellinga C. M. Cole John Weyers Myrtle van Dyke Ben Blommers

Obituary for Richard Lee Hol from Tracy Iowa 1947

Richard Lee Hol born September 2 1942 on a farm near Tracy Iowa baptized in Tracy Christian Reformed Church died December 7 1947 at age 6 years 3 months 6 days. Survived by parents Bert Hol and Anna Slycard Hol and six siblings Marilyn Delbert Janet Jo Ann and Kenneth plus many relatives and friends. Funeral December 10 1947 at 1:00 p.m. from Peoria Iowa Christian Reformed Church officiated by Reverend John A Mulder. Burial Oakwood Cemetery Pella Town. Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Bert Hol and Family.

Richard Lee Hol Bert Hol Anna Slycard Hol Tracy Iowa Marilyn Delbert Janet Jo Ann Kenneth Christian’ Reformed Church Peoria John A. Mulder Arne Roozeboom Gilbert Roozeboom Henry Roozeboom Gilbert Beekhuizen Oakwood Pella Town

Cornelius Vogelaars Death Notice From Pella Iowa

Cornelius Vogelaar was born March 20 1883 in Pella Iowa and died December 9 1947 at his home 1014 Washington St. He was 64 years 8 months and 19 days old. He married Angelena Den Hartog March 8 1906 and had three children Elmer Mae and Clarence. Survived by wife three children seven grandchildren four brothers and two sisters. Funeral December 12 1947 at Second Reformed Church with Rev Edward H Tani. interment Oakwood Cemetery.

Cornelius Vogelaar Tunis Vogelaar Nellie Ackerman Vogelaar Pella Iowa Washington St Flint Ridge Central College Angelena den Hartog Elmer Otley Town Mae Wilbur Vande Noord Oskaloosa Clarence Des Moines Tunis Mitchellville Jacob Ben Gary Gradus Vander Linden Arie Kleinjan Hines California Peter John Leonard William G. Bennink John den Hartog United Presbyterian Church Monroe Second Reformed Church Edward H. Tani Oakwood Cemetery

Peter G Meyers Death Notice in Netherlands Born Family Record

Peter G Meyer, son of Gilbert Meyer and Alice Van der Zwaag, was born in Groningen Netherlands on July 14 1870. He died December 11 1947 at age 77 years 4 months 27 days, at his sister Mrs B J’s home.

Peter G. Meyer Gilbert Meyer Alice. van der Zwaag Groningen Netherlands B. J

Snails Yeast Rolls: Fragrant Pinwheel Treats For Christmas

Freshly baked Snails aroma fills the kitchen as yeast dough is shaped into curlicue pinwheels and frosted with sugar icing. The method explains dough mixing, rising, and shaping into about two dozen rolls, with storage and serving ideas.

Obituary: Brom Family of Pella Remembered

Brom of Pella Iowa who had cared for the last five months is survived by two sisters Mrs Barney J Brom of Pella and Mrs E A Starkenberg of Los Angeles California and by one brother Bert Meyer visiting with the Brom family. Services Saturday December 13 1947 at 1 00 p m from the Van Dyk Funeral Home with Rev Edward H Tanis in charge. Interment Graceland Cemetery.

Brom Pella Iowa Barney J. Brom E. A. Starkenberg Los Angeles Calif Bert Meyer van Dyk Edward H. Tanis Graceland Cemetery

Thanking Friends for Kindness During Illness and Death

Mr and Mrs B J Brom Bert Meyer Mrs E A Starkenberg express gratitude for sympathy and flowers shown during Peters illness and after his death. The message notes appreciation for thoughtful deeds and assistance from friends and neighbors.

Peter G. Meyer B. J. Brom Bert Meyer E, A, Starkenberg

Christmas Services at Churches Gospel Hall and Second Reformed Church

George T. Pinches leads 10:00 a.m. Bible School and Class at Gospel Hall, 11:00 a.m. The Lord's Supper and Bible Word, 7:30 p.m. Gospel Service with The Great Text and Christmas Message. Thursday 26 Christmas Day service at 7:30 p.m. Rev Edw H Tanis presides at Second Reformed Church with 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 10:45 a.m. sermon series Mighty God. Christmas Eve program at 7:30 with a brief pastor’s message.

George T. Pinches Second Reformed Church

Christmas worship at Third Reformed and local churches

Sunday services in Dutch and English at Holland language churches. Morning sermons focus on daily bread and a Christmas message from Luke. Radio block on KBIZ 1240 features Reform Witness Hour at 8:30. Evening programs include Young People's meeting and a Christmas program with gifts for children. Guest speakers from Cen tral and Second Reformed churches are listed along with Sunday School and Bible School hours.

L. Vermeer

Christmas Day Services Set For Ten A.M.

Christmas morning services planned with a sermon titled The Gift of Grace. Attendees are invited to attend the hourlong service.

Pella Baptist Church Invites Worship and Christmas Program

William G. Winstead minister leads church school and morning sermon on The Heart of Peace. Scriptures cited include Revelation 8 16 Isaiah 9 2 7 Luke 2 1 20. The 10 45 a m service includes a Christmas program. You are invited to worship with us.

Pella Baptist Church William G. Winstead A. Church School Prince of Peace

Christmas Day Services at First Reformed Church

A. Haverkamp D D, minister, invites all to morning worship at 10 45 with the sermon Jesus He that shall save His people from their sins Preparatory service 0 p m evening praise and Christmas Cantata The Worlds Redeemer Thursday 10 00 a m Christmas Day services a cordial welcome to all who desire to share in these services

First Reformed Church A. Haverkamp D.D Jesus

St. Mary's Catholic Services Held at Sunday Mass

St Marys Catholic Church holds services every Sunday with Mass at 10 00 a m. The article also advises ensuring locker storage containers are watertight and airtight.

ST. Mary's St. Ma Catholic Church

Christmas Ship Delivers 50000-Pound Gift Cargo to Holland

A Dutch motor vessel Wester dam sails from New York bound for Rotterdam with over 50,000 pounds of Christmas gifts for war-torn Holland. The cargo, the third Christmas Ship, includes toys dolls clothing and food items donated by American families and organizations across many states and cities.

New York N.Y Holland Westerdam Rotterdam Holla Ican Families Organization Communities India Erdam United Service To Pine Street American Relief Agency Relief Agency

Otley Social Notes Echo Weekend Visits

Mrs. Chas Vander Kolk hosted Tone Van Zee and son Marvin while Mr. and Mrs. Clark Carnahan and kids Connie Kathie and Clark Junior spent Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Max Carnahan. John Schlitz departed Sunday for unspecified plans.

Chas. Vander Kolk Tone van Zee Marvin Aurt Ustermarkt Clark Carnahan Connie Kathie and Clark Junior Max Carnahan John Schlitz

Mrs Vander Beek Returns Home After Five Weeks Away

Mrs. George Vander Beek of Santa Cruz California spent five weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Aart Ustermarkt and other relatives and returned home Wednesday December 10. Nearby families visited and residents shared updates on health with Mrs John Schippers recovering from a heart attack and D D Rietveld improving after illness.

George Vander Beek Santa Cruz California Aart Ustermarkt Gerrit Laurens Arnold Mitchellville Tice Kaldenberg Arthur van Waardhuizen Harry van Waardhuizen William van Waard John Schippers D. D. Rietveld

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