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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1955

Page

3

Open House for Knoxville’s new Senior at county seat

Mrs Antoew Kool of Koormile plans a home visit for her brother Seiba Vs pate Bonet, with details of the Knoxville senior open house at the county seat. The item notes a mix of social happenings, a gas rate mention, and local birthdays, with several names and places referenced in a single community snippet.

Yantege Knoxville Benior Boy Kase Ued Mae C. C. Busrkens Saat Mary Baturdey Viong Igri Sadler Wielaoten Phorida Burg Florida St. Petersburg

Obituary for Mrs Cornelius J Van Gory at 76

Mrs Cornelius J Van Gory died January 1 1056 at the Home of the Axed after a brief illness at age 76 years 2 months 26 days. She was born November 6 1878 near Pella to Jan Van Mouwelinge and Hubertje Breuklander and married Coraline Van Gory March 4 1896. She left surviving family including two children and several grandchildren. funeral services were held February 2 at the Van Dyk Voven Funeral Home with relatives in attendance.

Cornelius J. van Gory Bundey Marie Elizabeth Jan van Mouwelinge Hubertje Breuklander Pella Coraline van Gory Pelle Warn Maven John Gys Hs Wax Amveroving Mare Coun van Dyk-Voven Wadnunday Pan Anthony Way Ond von Mellu Ne M van Gor Gory Dry Dirk Wayne van Allewt van Mauwelinge Nick ‘Me Runde Nick Menning

Obituary for John De Zwarte of Pullman district

John De Zwarte aged 66 years 1 month 2 days died at his farm home near Pullman after a long illness. Born December 4 1846 on a farm four miles south of Palla he married Marie Goo maat on February 4 1912. Surviving are four children Jonnie Mrs Henry Van Emon Dorothy Tudor Voor Moor Margaret Vernon Menninga and Verre all of Pullman. two brothers Jarinus and Henry. four sisters Mrs Arend Gomnan Mrs Mina Lona Wither burg and Mrs id Beyer of Newton. Preceded in death by his parents and nine siblings. A faithful member of the Christian Reformed Church, he will be missed by family and community.

John de Zawirte Kobruary Michael de Zwarty Maurijo Ostrum Wan Palla Hho Marie Goomaat Hey i Jonnie Henry van Emon Dorothy Tudor Vor Moor Margaret Ernon Menninga Leuven Allie Vandord Jenn Christian Reformed Will

Funeral services held for local resident Friday

Funeral services were conducted Friday February 4 1965 at 120 p m from the First Christian Re formed Church with Dr P Y De dong officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery, marking a community farewell to the deceased.

First Christian Reformed Church P. Y. Dedong Oakwood Cemetery

Thanking friends for support after loss of John De Zwarte

The family thanks friends and neighbors who showed kindness to our husband, father, and brother, John De Zwarte, during his illness and after his death. We remember all who sent sympathy and flowers.

John de Zwarte

Harold May death notice in California service

Harold May a former Knarrille resident died suddenly on his way to work in Colaba California last Wednesday January 2 His wife Lneisia Tan Sisewasl of 1.7 Vat Simwaal of Pella survives a daughter Marmia a student at the University of Southern California Akridge May of Fatherville Kanes cer sicun were held in Kansas Monday afternoon and burial was in Colaba cemetery

Harold May Eentley California Laxt Wadnaatay Lneisia Gantga Kridgeman Knuxvilles Din Bay Fia Tom May Fatherville Kanes Cer Kanssi Ciarnoon Jvatinl Wa Colaba Exmerery

Fermer Adair Speaks at Central Science Seminar

Minnepolis speaker Fermer Adair, former U S Food and Drug official, spoke at Central Fermer Adair discussed his work inspecting food drug cosmetics and devices. He urged students in biology chemistry and pharmacology to consider civil service paths with the FDA.

Fermer Adair Central Adair Centra Dunton Clvil Norvice Milustion Fa Toronto C. Re Kelaer

Church Notes George T. Pi BDam Service Details

The note lists church times with the Lord's Supper at 8:00 a.m. and a 7:30 p.m. service. The Thursday evening topic is "Power of God and World" with a reference to Bille Biddle and the Burvey of oe. The text is a fragmented OCR with uncertain words and places.

George T. Pi

Church Service Schedule Notes with Guest Minister

Morning worship at 7:45 am and 11:06 am with church school at 9:31 am. Junior C E at 2:00 pm and evening worship at 7:00 pm led by guest minister Kev T. Baker.

Behool C. E Imermedizie Kev T. Baker

Reverend Ward Announces Sunday Services and Youth Groups

Rev Everett G Ward ministers at 80 a m Sunday School at 10 46 am and morning services at 11 30 am with youth groups for juniors and senior highs. Evening sermon at 7 30 pm titled The Epperfect Valentine. Everyone welcome.

Everett G. Ward Baptist Youth Fellowship Benior

Washington Bt Gye Coller Pastor Bundy Service Schedule

885 Washington and Bundy School hosts a Sunday service schedule for all ages. Morning worship at 11:00 am followed by youth prayer at 6:15 pm. Evening evangelistic service at 7:20 pm and midweek prayer at 7:45 pm. Choir practice and boys and girls groups noted. invites church members to bring friends.

Washington Gye Coller Bunday Gremamers Overcomer Unc

Temple Time Radio Schedule Promotes Nightly Worship

Minister B J Beseker hosts morning worship and evening praise segments. A radio program titled Temple Time on KXEL and KBOE presents the Ninth Commandment with H Bast. Family Night airs Wednesday at 1 80 pm for all ages.

J. Beseker Hiv Ido Ich Maerice KXEL Waterloo KBOE Os- Yalow Radio

Trinity Reform Church Sunday Services and Events

Trinity Reform Church schedules a morning service at 9 30 a m with Baptized by John and a Sunday School hour at 11 a m titled New Life in Christ. Evening services at 7 30 p m feature Things Been and Heard with guest speakers Terlouw and H Vander Linden. A Wednesday 7 20 p m congregational meeting is planned in New Central.

de Jong Winister m. C. de Jong John Terlouw C. E H. Vander Linden Br. C. E Marlene In't Weld Trinity Church New Central Congregational Meeting

Central College Minister to Head Evening Services

Dr G T Vander Lugt, president of Central College, will be the principal minister at two evening services tonight and a morning worship tomorrow. The schedule includes youth and fellowship gatherings and an evening praise titled More Than Bricks and Mortar.

Anthony Haverka G.T. Vander Lugt Central College Nerv Benior

Preaching Schedule At Amsterdam School House

A notice states Rev ML Van Dellen preaches at Amsterdam school house four miles west of Pella every second and last Tuesday each month at 7 30 p m.

Amsterdam School House Pella Ml, van Dellen

Bar to Heaven and Hell A Prison Poem on Vowell and Drink

A 26 year old Joliet prison inmate writes a poem condemning saloons as doors to hell and bars to despair. The verse contrasts vice with virtue while noting the corrupting effect of drink on life and health. The text also references methods for assembling evidence and mentions offenses tied to food fraud and fake cures.

Commends Blecha Family Coffee Shop Twenty Years of Service

A local tribute recalls the Blecha family era of the Pella Coffee Shop. It notes Mr Blecha's Army service, Marie managing bravely, and postwar purchase of a building with private dining rooms. The writer praises consistent food, service, and local ties with Pella Airways and community groups.

Biechas Bert Wus Mr. Blecha Fitzsimmons Respioat Denver Colorado Tacoma Washington Army

Our Men in Military Service Marine Sgt Schip pers in Korea

Marine Sgt Melvin L Schip pers son of Mr and Mrs Marion L Schippers and husband of Sabra Hollingsworth of 806 W Fifth Pella Iowa arrived at Inchon harbor in January aboard the USNS Pope to join the 1st Marine Division in Korea after service in Japan with the 3rd Marine Division. The Pope carried 1 249 Marines transferred from the 3rd to the 1st Division, which has served in Korea since shortly after the conflict began.

Melvin L. Schippers Marion. L. Schippers Sabra M. Hollingsworth Pella Towa Inchon Harbor Pope 1St Marine Division Korea Japan 3Rd Marine Division

Pvt Archie Byers Serving At Ladd Air Force Base Alaska

U S Forces Alaska reports Private Archie Byers has arrived in Alaska for duty at Ladd Air Force Base. He is married to Sharon and resides in Indianola Iowa. Byers is a member of the Tint Infantry Division's 4th Regiment, entered the Army in 1964 and trained at Camp Chaffee Arkansas.

Pvt Archie Byers Ladd Air Force Base Alaska U. S. Forces Army Archie Byers Sharon E. Salem Indianola Iowa Alaskan United States Marion Byers Huberst Pella The Tint Infantry Division Camp Chaffee Ark

Buzz Me Mies Blue and Paper Carrier Dues Plan

E V Goad notes a proposed plan about a paper carrier boy delivering or collecting weekly dues. He questions how many will support the idea and calls it a comical scenario common in towns with mail service. The tone suggests local commentary on a community issue.

E. V. Goad

Pella Boys Rally To Tie After Tough Winterset Start

Unaccustomed to the small Winterset court the Pella boys trailed most of the first half. They were cold from the field and turned the ball over on careless passing. After a 19-15 halftime deficit Pella surged to a tie by the end of the third quarter in a tight finish.

Winterset Pella

Van Vark Family Honored With Gifts and Social Gathering

Saturday January 22 1955 society notes list Mrs Charles Van Verk Mr Ily Cecil Van Vark Mr and Mrs George Van Vark and family Mr and Mrs Marion Boat and Leon Mr and Mrs Marion Van Zee Annette Rooda Merlin Donald Wanda and Bryce Van Vark and the honorees Gifts included a platform rocker and an 8 piece silverware set The Van Varks recall the occasions fondly and say they will be remembered Thursday evening January 27 neighbors surprised them at Peoria Township Hall with a gathering and a living room clock gift from the group.

We Aes Charles van Verk Ily Cecil van Vark George van Vark Marion Boat and Leon Marion van Zee Annette Rooda Merlin Donald Wanda Bryce van Vark van Varks Peoria Township Hall

Local honorees thank guests at a silver affair

A group including Mr and Mrs Kiser Mr and Mrs John Hagen and family Mr and Mrs Hear ty Mr and Mrs Gerrit Vander Molen and Donald Mr and Mrs Vaney Kamp and family Mrs Van Renand and Joyce Mr and Mrs Richard family and Diane Peer W Vander Wilt Arie Van jesterkamp and family and others attend a silver celebration expressing gratitude to all who helped them reach this milestone.

Kiser John Hagen Mrand Gerrit Vander Molen Donald Vaney Kamp John Renand Joyce Richard Diane Peer W “Vander Wilt Arie Mra Jesterkamp Mation van Isto van Vark

Bright Winter Fruit Salads From Iowa State Extension

Use plentiful fruits in wintertime sets to create refreshing salads. Apples citrus fruits and avocados tomatoes feature in good winter salads. Try spiced apples with cottage cheese nuts grapefruit combos and a cultured French dressing recipe from extension nutritionists at Iowa State College.

Comyou Cerail Iowa State College

Soldier Address Treg to Leif Waardhuizen Co

A soldier at Camp Chaffey Arkansas in the Ba bth Armd Division sends a message to Leif Waardhuizen of Company D informing him of his address and unit location.

Leif Waardhuizen Co Hema Chaffey Arkansas

Decorah Suffers 23-Below Cold Wave Heatwave Record

During the cold wave, Decorah registered 23 below zero as part of the extreme weather event. The reading highlights harsh winter conditions affecting residents, infrastructure, and daily life in the area. Authorities urged residents to limit exposure and stay indoors amid freezing temperatures.

Decorah

Mr and Mrs Peter Strauss mark golden wedding anniversary

At Fonda Mr and Mrs Peter Strauss recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple were married in 1900.

Fonda Peter Strauss

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