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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1947
Page
8
The adult night class debated remolding furniture, noting an old high boy deboard could gain new life. Refreshments were arranged by Ruby Bezemer, Jian Goemaat, Patty Vriezelaar and Willa Zickel. The next meeting on February 0 will cover kitchen equipment and its selection.
Fortnightly members hosted husbands at a Second Reformed church dinner on Thursday January 24 then visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Grundman for a social evening. Miss Clarice Rempe received multiple showers on February 1 with gifts and games at her grandmother Mrs H Rempe Sr home and again with friends at Miss Betty Van Zee’s home. A large group attended with lunches provided by hostesses. MASONIC NEWS notes a regular lodge meeting with strong attendance, plus a Valentine party planned for next Monday and a Masonic School of Instruction at Leighton on February 13.
Miss Esther Mol and Carroll Elscott married at the Mol home in Pella in a palm decorated ceremony. Rev L J Borst officiated. Attendants included Miss Dorothy Elscott and Lester Elscott. A luncheon and 7:30 reception followed with music by Lola Mae Jansen and friends. The couple will reside in Pella after he completes his US Army discharge. A separate note reports a surprise bridal shower for Jeanette Rozenboom in Reasner with gifts and games.
Central College presents a student recital at Douwstra Chapel featuring Joyce Prins Thompson Richard Roberts Gerald Hussong Arlene Elbring and others. The program includes classic pieces by Chopin Tschaikowsky and Loewe among titles like Myself When I Was Young and Spirit Flower. The event highlights regional talent with anticipated strong audience turnout.
The Ladies Aid will meet in the church parlors Friday at 2 30 PM with hostesses listed. No meeting on February 21 due to World Day of Prayer. Also reports Klein and Kleinduff anniversary, a bridal shower for Jeanette Watkins, and Golden Rule class gathering at Mrs Simon De Haan's home with co-hostesses Nellie and Ollie Schakel.
Minnie Hol daughter of W D Hol and Henry Van Wyngarden son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Van Wyngarden of Peoria wed January 22, 1947 at a single ring ceremony in Pella. Rev Theo Verhulst and Rev John Mulder officiated before a blue and white arch. The bride wore a white satin gown with net over satin and a double fingertip veil. she carried red roses. The groom wore a brown suit with a white carnation boutonniere. Mothers wore black. Connie Van Wyngarden sang the wedding hymn. A two course luncheon for about seventy five followed. The bride, a 1943 Pella Christian High School graduate, was a bookkeeper in Pella Implement Store. the groom farms near Peoria. They will reside on the farm near Peoria.
The Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall on Tuesday February dth despite weather. A new county project to buy a Hot Pack machine for polio patients was approved with the Pella Unit as sponsor. An $85 donation was given to the March of Dimes from the Roosevelt Ball proceeds. Leaflet No. 2 on Mental Health and Know Your America were distributed, a paper on Americanism by Mrs. Carol Courtney discussed four points including universal training for national security and civilian defense training. An Americanism Essay Contest was announced for students with a 500 word limit.
The World Book Encyclopedia award carries a $100 national prize. Mrs. Dora Carson, president, invites participation. A Tri-County meeting on February 11 in Indianola covers Madison, Marion, and Warren counties with a pot luck dinner at 6:30 PM, IOOF hall east of the hotel. An initiation ceremony is planned. Members will provide entertainment. Mrs. G. M. Brown will speak. Roger Williams will greet attendees. Mrs. J. E. Fessler cites progress across counties. Bring a covered dish and own service. door prize won by Hildegarde Nesbit. A Des Moines conference on February 4 drew a large local turnout with refreshments by Ruby Boertje, Bonnie Kerr, and Carrie Ries. An extensive membership drive aims to enroll many new Auxiliary members. Mrs. M. Myrton Shelley, longtime Dept. Secretary, resigns and will receive a pension. New Auxiliary members should contact Mrs. Dora Carson. Your help is needed with increased War II work.
Workers replacing eleven shattered insulators found shotgun blasts had damaged the line after a power supply cut off at Adair. No injuries reported. Police investigated the vandalism and urged witnesses to come forward with information.
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