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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1945

Page

7

Engagement Revealed At Kempkes Party In Adel

Mrs Tunis Kempkes hosted a gathering for young ladies at her Adel home where guests enjoyed refreshments and place cards folded to reveal the engagement of Miss Virginia Kempkes to Sergeant John D. Ver Meer of Pella. Ver Meer, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Ver Meer, has served at the Salina Kansas Air Base and recently moved to the East Coast.

Tunis Kemphes Vintinia Kemphes Kemphes Edward Wesselick Aire Robert Menning Keer Howard Vaen Clarence Caldwell Albert Dotzold Leona Sehikier Miss Kempkes Virginia Kempkes John DP. Ver Meer Paul Ver Meer Pella Ver Meer Salina, Kansas

Second Reform Church Morning Service and Evening Worship

Local church listings describe services at Second Reform Church including morning worship at 9 00 am Sunday School for children and adults, evening service with sermon and choir, and Bible study sessions. Nearby Third Reformed and other area churches list schedule details and invitation events for parishioners.

Third Reformed Church Minter Voroian Mission Meacan Gan Christian Endeavor Remon Eyrves Ovayant Ible Cuuren Dorens John Hokebergen North Broadway AM Indien Yong Christ Jenn

Lamp-lighters program at Otley Church event preview

Tama Lighters Society of the Reformed Church presents a Friday program at the Otley church auditorium featuring Prohude on organ and piano, Duets, solos, and choral selections. A social period follows as members invite attendance and local women’s groups participate in a community evening of music and fellowship.

Otley Churc Tama Lighters Society of the Reformed Church of Minnie Rose van Vante Joan Horman Proara Hetty Kool and Mia Lester W. Muller Milo

Club Organized and Community News in February

A Local club organized on Tuesday Feb 1 at Mrs Alice Varden Quavers home forming a constitution and electing officers for the year. Officers include President Ahee Vanden Qever Vice President Roth Perkey and others. A second meeting is set for March at Mis Margaret Aden Rone’s home with a dessert. Also notes on a marriage announcement and a farewell party nearby with neighbors attending and refreshments served. The Methodist Circle met Feb 7 at Mrs Nina Blommers with 14 members present and program details recorded.

Newhorhood Alice Varden Athens Mas Ahee Vanden Qever Roth Perkey Alta Ro Geasner Mes Wilma Verner Geasire Mis Margaret Aden Rone Mareh Vanden Methodist Circle Methodiat Circle Nina Blommers John Kenneth Ein

Unclear church notice about Lent and service schedule

Fragmentary text appears to reference Pastor A. Rennink and a church program during Lent or Passion Week. The readable items suggest a religious service schedule and an event labeled Authority Day, but most details are garbled.

Sully A. Rennink Fey Lave Stimier

Obituary of Mrs Anthony G Klein of Pella Iowa

Mrs Anthony G Klein born on a farm north of Pella Iowa died at age 90 on Thursday February 14 after a long illness and surgery. She married Anthony G Klein September 2 1900 and had five children Lucille Lavina Henry Andrea Beth and Be ther. Survived by husband five children ten grandchildren three sisters two brothers and many relatives. She was a member of First Reformed Church of Pella and a faithful Christian wife and mother who bore illness with patience.

Anthony G. Klein Henry Ver Ploeg Goth Pella Lowa Anthony Gs. Klein Peter ‘Ioe Grate Dad First Reformed Church of Bho Minnie van Qeetraman Dee Verre Ape Loktnhoma Gemainine Vella Sophia Athert Henrit Kamertel Belin Dennie Weatey Yeni W. Novie Mlb Foley Denyhs Knewelle Chanel Pelle

Prayer Meeting Closes With Solo and Social Hour

In prayer, the hostess sang a solo and several hymns were sung before the regular business meeting adjourned for a social hour. A delicious lunch was enjoyed by all. The March meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Walter Koopmans.

Walter Koopmans

Second Reformed Aid Meeting Held At Church Parlor

The Tadier Aid will meet in the church parlors Friday afternoon with hostesses Mrs. A. J. Ver Steeg Mrs. J A Heh Mrs. Bess McBrile Mrs. J Hesselink and Miss Claea Williams arranging the event.

Second Reformed Aid Tadier Aid A. J. Ver Steeg J. AL Heh Bess McBrile J Hesselink Claea Willams

Death notices and funeral details for Dan De Gaey and family

Obituary notices describe the death of Dan De Gaey in Vellas, Netherlands born and buried at Oakwood cemetery with services at the Reformed church. The piece lists surviving wife Minnie Van Geetraman and six children, names relatives, and notes interment at Oakwood. Cards of thanks express gratitude for sympathy, floral tokens, and support from friends and neighbors.

Atte Robert de Gney Dewey

Obituary: J J Van Haa len Dies After Illness

J J Van Haalen born December 8 1870 died February 18 1946 at 2 00 am in Pella Iowa after short illness. Survived by five sisters one brother and children Henry in Montes and a daughter Tunis Van Heukeler of Pella. He married Dena Westerhof in 1894 and Minnie Kyerkerk in 1982. Funeral services held at Methodist Church in Pella with Rev W W Marzahili officiating. Interment at Wool Cemetery in Pella.

van Haalen Ife Vas Albert Catherine van Haalen Pella Dena Westerhof Tunis van Heukeler Pel In Henry Montes Minnie Kyerkerk Me van Haalen Methodist W. W. Marzahili Ait Wool Servicsa

Mrs Ballenger Rites Held After Stroke in Dekalooen

Mrs. 3 S Ballenger died February 20 at age 84 years 11 months after a stroke. She lived in Dekalooen before moving to Delia four years ago. Survived by husband and children including Connie, George Hunter, William Inin BK, and Mrs G1 Hilliard. Funeral services February 22 at 1:10 p.m. at Cooperative Funeral Chapel with Rev A A Swanson. Burial at Parser Cemetery.

Ballenger Connie Pemenla Merrie Mary Dekalooen Delia Vane George Hunter Wiliam Inin Hayse Barther Powers Phnevsl Oshainaee Baden Tatermont Parser Cemetery Neka Taaen Down

Coldframes and Hotbeds Repair Advice Issued

A report from Tawa State College outlines that coldframes and hotbeds must be repaired now to be ready for spring planting. Repairs may include glazing, putty replacement, and possible siding or frame work to keep frames functional for warming crops. Contact Agricultural Extension for Bulletin No 1743 on hotbeds and cold-frames.

Tawa State College Grove Rome Agvientimral — Extension Ervive Amea

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