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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1947

Page

12

Gold Wedding Anniversary and Local Celebrations

Mr and Mrs Andy Roorda of 1100 Columbus St Pella celebrate their silver anniversary on February 22 with relatives visiting from 2 to 5 pm. A prior gathering at 308 Franklin St marked the Huyser 40th wedding anniversary on February 16 with prayers, songs, poems and a lunch, honoring Mr and Mrs Henry Huyser and family.

Andy Roorda Columbus Street Pella M. F. Huyser Franklin Street John den Adel Anthony Haverkamp Bertha den Adel Huyser Arvena Huyser Henry Kempe Mrs. Huyser Otto J. Pethoven Gien Thomas Vander Hart Edith Jonker Otto Vos Henry Nibbelink Peter Vos Alvin and Morris Hert Dahm Judy Melvin Arthur Nelson Tony Nibbelink Fred de Noo Linda Marion Hol Mary Lois Billie Evert Hol Evelyn Ruthie John de Young Jake Jacob Vos Peter Jonker Edith Ben Vos Marvin Paul Thomas Vander ‘Hart Cathryn Vera Joyce Gladys Ann Stanley Otto Pethoven Marilyn Rose

Bethany Willing Workers Meet At De Kock Home

Bethany Willing Workers missionary society met at Mrs. Tony De Kocks home last Thursday afternoon with ten members and two guests. The group discussed offerings, noted a letter from Dale New Mexico, and planned donations to Red Cross and county funds. The meeting closed with hymn and prayer and lunch. A separate kitchen shower honored Mrs. John Van Berkum with several attendees and games, prizes, and lunch.

Tony de Kock Bethany Willing Workers Missionary Society Bert van Hemert Land Peter J. Zwank Simon Ter Louw Dale New Mexico Gertrude van Rockel Dorcas American Red Cross Jasper County Fund Marion County Fund Saul Virgil Boot Fay Wank Dick Ver Ploeg Hubert Kaldenberg John van Berkum Max Schakel Gary Gezel George Ling Glen Koopmans Mia. Elven Hollebrands Marge Veenman Harryette Schilder Martha Jansz van Berkum Schakel Paul van der Sluis Methodist Circle Jerry Hellinga John Weyerse Siag Jim Klyn Grace Jarman

Feeding a Crowd of Hungry Folks in Budget Meals

Practical guidance on planning large scale church and community meals from menu sizing to budgeting. Covers menu planning weeks ahead, affordable produce, color and texture variety, meat budgeting, turkey portions, vegetable timing, and sterilizing dishware with chlorine solution to handle volunteers and reduce waste.

Food and Nutrition Authorities Towa Coleg

Birthday Party Honors Miss Christine Brom on Jan 21

A surprise party for Miss Christine Brom of 915 West Liberty marked her birthday January 21 with twelve guests presenting gifts. An enjoyable evening featured a two course luncheon and lively social time. The event preceded by a birthday gathering details.

Christine Brom 915 West Liberty Miss Brom

Phyllis Van Roekel Celebrates Eighth Birthday

Friday February 7 marked Phyllis Van Roekel daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Van Roekel eighth birthday. Mrs Van Roekel hosted a party at their home with ten friends present before some guests could not attend due to illness. Refreshments were served after an enjoyable gathering.

Phyllis van Roekel Ray van Roekel

Soldier Address for Cpl Arnold L. Van Haaften

Cpl. Arnold L. Van Haaften 37808724 of 706th Ordnance Company M hut 4 Postmaster San Francisco California is listed with a mailing address. The entry provides a service member's name serial number unit and a city state location for contact or personnel records.

Cpl Arnold L. van Haaften Ord. Co. M, Hut San Francisco California

Proper Care of Child's Ears May Prevent Deafness

Hearing defects are more common among children than parents realize. Causes include meningitis mumps scarlet fever measles influenza and diphtheria as well as drugs loud noises and middle ear infections. Prevention focuses on contagious diseases ear care and early treatment of tonsils and adenoids. Teach children to avoid inserting objects into the ear and ensure medical removal of blockages. Regular hearing tests for primary students aid early diagnosis with support from the American Hearing Society and Marion County Tuberculosis Association.

American Hearing Society Marion County Tuberculosis Association

Auto pileup on icy road near LeMars involving six cars

Six cars were involved in a chain reaction on an icy road near LeMars. Car 2 spun into the ditch while passing car 1. Car 3 stopped to help, car 4 rear ended it, and car 6, trying to aid, spun and collided with car 5.

LeMars

Driver Joins Road After Crash as Damage Capped

Damage up to 250 dollars per automobile was reported. The driver of Car No. 1, incidentally, kept right on going, probably unaware of the collision or its consequences.

Season pass for invalid? basketball game sold out

Jack Oelke a youthful wheelchair invalid could not attend the Independence game as seats were sold out. The student council noted the turnout limited access and a season pass policy may be needed to accommodate disabled spectators.

Jack Oelke Independence Coun

Club Votes Season Ticket For Jack to All Games

Club members voted Jack a season ticket to all games and will escort him to and from each event.

Ail Jack

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Roorda Huysers Matt Carrie Carl Esther Grandpa Grandma Francis Jeanette Victory Strivers Bensink Victory Strivers 4-H Marjorie Bensink Miss Bryant Connie Vand Bethany DE Kock van Gorp Hatchery Just Premres Legion Hall Bill Byrd Joe Stientjes & Som de Joode Insurance A Washington St D Phillips St. Dennis Sojeck Forest Pam Aatun Doe Stientjes & Son
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