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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1955

Page

11

Community Church circle meets for Bible study and fellowship

The W C F of the Community Church held a Friday meeting at the church with a Bible lesson on Assurance and Temptation led by Mrs Nees and Mrs Lena De Vriend. A piano duet and songs were performed, and many members contributed letters and remarks. A young peoples supper followed in the church basement with devotions led by Rev H Ellsworth.

W.C. F Comunity Church Eee Nees Lena de Vrien Judy Renaud Carlene Wisthof Barbara Sue van Jesus Loves Hazel Wisgerhof Passionary Bernice Prere Norma Conover Debby Uth Vander Wilt Devonna Vanjer Wilt Edna Sears Wilms Verrs Robert Olson Nce P. G. Rozendaal Jenie McMeekin Sylvia Renaud Francis van Wyk Mathildaer Woert Vera Vos Mina Willocks Olive Long Comity Church Diane Isgerhof Carlene Wisgerhof H. Ellsworth Vernon Bruce van Wyk Judy Rird Diane Wisgerhof Carlene Wisgerh i Schmidt Larry Kooi Rozendaal G Vander Werff Dean ‘Erry Schultz Philip Vander Wilt Dennis Olson Marvin Blom Robert Vander Leest Helen Schmidt Ruth Circle Christian Reformed Church J. Geels Alice Jansen Nellie Jansen Wilma Lan Bertha Band Ma Lanser Lucy Kramer Johanna Vos Nellie Minnie Rolffs Nellie el Christine van Wyk Jennie van Maanen Cornelia Vander Weerdt Jen Blom Cornelia de Vrn Wil Lanser Jennie Fopma Bertha Bands Rev. Thompson New Sharon Martha Circle First Reformed Church Eloise Ron van Gen Nick Chicago Will van Wyk van Wyk

Peoria News Highlights Local School and Anniversary

Kindergarten class in Peoria opens with 18 pupils taught by Miss Greta Veenstra. Enrollment list includes Walter Van Wyngarden and Nancy Van Wyngarden among others. Jan 27, neighbors celebrate Mr and Mrs Charles Van Vark 25th wedding anniversary at Peoria Town Hall with Mildred Westerkamp on piano and a shared lunch with local families.

Greta Veenstra Walter Eugene van Wyngarden Nancy Eileen van Wyngarden Carl Gene Molen Dennis Ronald de Grace’ Dear Kathy Bandatra Nascy Hagen Becky Wetzig Rodney van Wyk Gerlene Nieuwhma Benny Ray Veenatra Sherrs Roose Carl Vander Linden Jean Faye de Young Grand Rapids Calvin College Henry Vander Linden Charles van Vark Peorian Mildred Westerkamp Richard van der Wilt I der Wilt Mildre Westerkamp Leo Kisor Lloyd Kisor John Hagen Gerrit Vander Molen Donald Donald Vander Kamp

Honorees Include Jobe Renaud Vander Wilt and Others

The list names several families and individuals as honorees across a community event. Included are Mr. and Mrs. Jobe Renaud and Joyce, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vander Wilt and family, Mrs. Gerrit A. De, Neal Roose and family, Mrs. Betty Oxinga, Marion Van Zee, Charles Van Vark and their families, Merlin, Donald, Wanda and Bryce, with other attendees noted in the program.

Lois van Wyk Joyce Kruiman Joe van Wyk M Tenis van Wyk Monroe Harry van Wyk Neal van Wyk Will Klein Pella John Guy van Wyk Herman de Penning Howard Larry Carroll Wilburn van Wyk Vernon Bi Louise Barbara Milo’ Kruseman Julia Jean Elmeritchell Malcom Edward Onthank Grace Irene Grinnell Paul Wehrle Lois Norma Mary John Roose Shirley Mia Nick Hoksbergen Cecil Vander Melen Carl Fred de Vries O. H. Wisgerhof Virgil Kooistra Clarence de Family Andrew van Sant Wayne Henderson Colfax Donald Beerends Bryce Prairie City Jobe Renaud Joyce Richard Vander Wilt Weelden Westerkamp Gerrit A. de Neal Roose Gi Re Betty Je Oxinga Marion van Zee Charles van Vark Merlin Donald Wanda Francis van Dusseldorp David Walter Vander Hart Bob de Long Dhia John Vriezel Helen van Zee Delores van Waardhuizen Maytag YWCA Velma Fisher Newton Maytag Co Marcia Vogelaar Nancy Kool Roy van Essen Nora Arthur de Vries Lana Kay Kathy Arie de Vries John Vriezelaar Marion Heemstra Myron van ‘Wyk Otley U. 8 Abu Security Guard Fort Bliss Texas Myron van Wyk H. H. LeGrand Arizona Marion County Mesa Susan Day Mard Zerley Knoxville Mary Beth Marla Rae Highway 163 Onley Truc E. Long Des Moine Harold Vando

Winter Social Circles Amid Snow and News from Iowa

Mrs Roy Karr Snow and others linger in warm spots while southern travels continue. Gerrit Klyn and Marie meet Harold Karr by chance on icy roads near Cameron Missouri. Local visits include Karr family gatherings and church group notes.

Will Anna Phoenix Aris Ellen Karr Marie Gerrit Klyn Harold Cameron Klyns Howard Mary Karr Martha Neal Werts Gerrit Bonnie de Heer Bart Klyn Flora Buwalda Henry van Wyngarden Virginia de Moss Don Vos Florida E. P. Sylvester Ames Knoxville Hazel Bricker Pella Ethel Hart Red Rock Ladies’ Aid Helen Pate Knoxv Raymond Robus Parl van Hemert Des Moines Blanche Templeton Monda Delight Sharon Karr Jack Marie Simpson Prairie City Merl Price Hugh Templeton Monroe

Summit News Highlights Local Social and Illness Notes

Summit residents share visits and gatherings as quilting sessions continue for charitable gifts. Mumps illnesses affect several families, with hospital and home visits noted. Community groups, library book dues, and postponed meetings reflect winter weather disruptions and local care.

Martin van Essen Wednefternoon H. W. Vriezelaar Vrieselaar Jake Rozendaal Daughte Gradus Vrierelaar Henry Herwehe Monros George Herwehe Beyer Edward de Vries John Mathes Janu Andy Vos Karen Helen Pella Francis van Dusseldorp Warren van Wyk Myron Steenhoek Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Steenhoek Summit Homemakers Club John Menninga J. M. ‘Vilet J. Vanden Beard Jacob Vos Dennis Bobby Marion Heemstra Ome

Local residents share weekend visits and gatherings

A series of brief social notes lists weekend and midweek visits among residents in Fort Dodge Prairie City Pell and surrounding areas. Names include Van Zonk De Cook Sneller De Prenger De Goey Kuperus Van Heukelem De Jong and De Goey households with various hosts and dinners oyster suppers and after church calls noted.

J. A. van Zonk Fort Dodge Harvey de Cook Henry Sneller Rick Sneller Prairie City Ray Boertje Con de Prenger Will Rempe Wm. de Prenger Ernest de Cook Virgil Dykstra Wm. van Heukelem Willis de Goey B. Woolzie Tracy Charles Westra H. Kuperus Peter A. de Jong Wm. van Marvin de Goey Karla Mra Connie de Goey Jane de Jong Wednesda Ames Roosevelt School Dorman Arkema Sally Walter Newendorp Connie de Jong B. Groenendyk Wm. de Jong Wm. de Heer

Oskaloosa Farm Bureau Women Meet Reacts To Meals

The Harrison Township Farm Bureau Women’s meeting met Tuesday January 25 at Mrs Charles Randell’s home. Lessons on One Dish and Oven Meals were given by Miss Margaret Tesinsky and Mrs Edison White. A short discussion on International Relations followed.

Harrison Township Bureau Women Charles Randell Margaret Tesinsky Edison White Herbert Tennis E. Zylstra K. Groenenboom Christian Reformed Glenn A. Vande Lune R.A Q. M. Sch Fort. Lee Viginia Good News South Amerca H. Grootveld J. Fellers Grootvelds Raymond Webber Ira Roques Fremont Jancy van Zomeren Pella van Zomeren Ronnie van Wyk Ronnie Hicklin Lacey Fremonters 4-H Kay Sandra Lee Joannd van Zomeren Lynn Akerman W. van Zomeren

Monroe area notices span visits births and club meetings

Miss Betsy Ann Hoksbergen visited her relatives in January while Mr and Mrs George Timmins welcomed a daughter at Wilden Osteopathic hospital. Many social calls, travel reports, a wrist injury, 4-H club activities, and church committee gifts fill the Monroe notices.

Betsy Ann Hoksbergen Pella Martin van Essen Dea Kennedy Arthur Vriezelaar George Timmins Wilden Osteopathic Hospital Des Mones Vickie Miles McConeghey Mr. Forest Laurel Kool Newton Ella Walker Norman Walker Havannah, Ill LeRoy Marshall Wilden Osteophatic Hospital Des Moines Jake Twinstra Margaret West Second Street Dorothy Graham Carl Booker Prairie City Doyle Waddle John Warrick

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Mrs Tunis Blom Peoria News John Westercamp Roy Karr Summit News H. W. Vrieselaar van den Berg Leighton Parol Gms Wilson Jewelry Co Oskaloosa! News Lizabeth Newenhouse Monroe News Flossie Hoagland Mary and Martha Methodist Church Florence Pye Hoagland Les Beyer Mable Clevenger Federation Monroe Womens Club Marie Shaw Elva Dickman Bertha Crane C. Fennema Carol Herwehe Jackie Willard Wilson Jackie Herwehe Wilsons Walter Turn Waterloo Dewey Ford Minnie Wright Happy Hearts 4-H Club Karen Umble Linda Honnold Kristy Vander Ploeg Viola Burmeister Lila van Genderen Ama Po Mass Sen Vogelaar S Howe
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