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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1955

Page

4

Celebrated 45th Wedding Anniversary Recital and Club News

Art De Hoogh of Marion a Central College student will give a voice recital at Douwstra Chapel at 7 30 PM Monday February 28. The Pleasant Grove Sunshine Club held a pot luck dinner February 18 at Mrs Cor n ie Roorda’s home with nine members reporting on best books read and slides shown by Janice Bevan the Netherlands exchange student. Mr and Mrs Simon Van Dus seldorp celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary February 10 with open house hosted by Kenneth Winegar. over 100 guests attended and sister and brother in law attended their anniversary.

Art de Hoogh Marion South Dakota Central College Douwstra Chapel de Hoogh Edith Sedrel le Cocq Pleasant Grove Sunshine Club Cornie Roorda Roorda John Stursma Janice Bevan International Farm Youth Exchange Netherlands Simon van Dusseldorp Kenneth Winegar Artie van Dusseldorp Pete van Zee Simon A. van Dusseldorp Gerald Wayne Dick Bogaard William van Dusseldorp Minnie Steenhock Nettie Beyer Gerrit Marie Beyer John van Zee Gerrit van Zee Tone van Zee Neal Kuiken Vander Kieft Raymond Steenhock Betty van Duisseldorp Mr. van Dusseldorp van Dusseldorp Gerrit C. Kieft Q In Joe van Wyk Holland van de Kieft Iss

First Christian Church hosts pot luck fellowship event

The Junior Helping Hand Society of the First Christian Reformed Church entertained their husbands in the church basement on Friday February 18. Over one hundred attendees enjoyed a film and slides of travels by Mr and Mrs Wayne Sutherland of Knoxville. Gifts included a Sunbeam automatic fry pan from the children and grandchildren. Names of some attendees included Mrs Clarence Beyer Mrs Gradys Vande Lune Mrs Herbert Sanger Howard Harlan Harold Van Wyk and David Winegar. Waitresses were those serving in the afternoon.

Clarence Beyer Gradys Vande Lune Herbert Sanger Howard, Harlan Harold van Wyk David Winegar The First Christian Reformed Church Wayne Sutherland Knoxville

Obituary of Mrs Peter Synhorst

Antonia Van Zee born June 28 1870 in Herwynen Gelderland Netherlands died Feb 16 1955 in Pella Iowa age 84 7 18 married Peter Synhorst 1894 he died 1946 survived by daughter Henrietta son Anthony C Synhorst two sisters two brothers funeral Feb 18 1955 at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home and Second Christian Reformed Church interment Graceland Cemetery.

Antonia van Zee Antonie M. van Zee Wilhelmina van Dusseldorp Herwynen Gelderland Netherlands Pella Iowa America Leighton Peter Synhorst Henrietta Anthony C. Synhorst Aart de Kock William Vander Wilt Gove van Zee Prairie City William van Zee Thomas de Vries Graceland Cemetery

Des Moines man Arthur Kaldenberg dies en route to hospital

Arthur Kaldenberg of Des Moines died about 10 a.m. Saturday February 19 while being transported by ambulance to Veterans Hospital. The 60 year old, born June 19, 1894 in Pella, was a WWI veteran, long time clothing salesman, and Highland Park Presbyterian Church member. He is survived by his wife Gertrude and six children, plus four grandchildren, with funeral held February 22 at Highland Park Presbyterian Church and burial in Highland Memory Gardens.

Arthur Kaldenberg Des Moines Iowa Veterans’ Hospital Mr. Kaldenberg Pella H. D. Kaldenberg Emma Boat Kaldenberg Gertrude Ver Steeg Oskaloosa Kaldenberg Mary Jane H. Dilley Elaine Robert R. Denny Keith New York City Carole Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls C. C. Kaldenberg Cedar Rapids Robert Kaldenberg George Kaldenberg Ames Hubert Kaldenberg Sully Hertha Hoogenakker Jackson Mississippi Pella Legion Post Highland Park Presbyterian Church Highland Memory Garden Ben Kuyk George Ver Steeg

Martha Van Steenis Dies at 76 in Oskaloosa

Martha Van Steenis nee Van Brogen died Saturday February 19 at Glen Nursing Home in Oskaloosa at age 76. Funeral services were held February 22 at the First Reformed Church, burial in Porterville Cemetery. A longer life story will appear in The Chronicle on March 3.

Martha van Steenis van Brogen the Glen Oskaloosa First ‘al and Reformed Church of Porterville

Everdena Kamerik dies at 69 in Oskaloosa

Everdena Kamerik, nee Schut, aged 69, died at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa on Sunday February 20. Funeral details note interment at Oakwood Cemetery and reference her church First Christian Reformed Church.

Everdena Kamerik

Church Notes Corner Sermons and Services Schedule

Sunday services announced with 9:46 a.m. classes and 11:00 a.m. worship led by the pastor. Evening and midweek services listed along with a Central District youth rally at Urbandale Church of the Open Bible. Bible school, Lord's Supper, and special talks by George T. Pinches noted.

Overcomer Central District Urbandale Church of the Open Bible George T. Pinches Bible School

Which One Was the Gal Son Sermon at Ward Church

Rev Everett G Ward ministered at 9:30 am Sunday School and 10 40 morning worship. Evening services included a sermon titled Had Only One Sermon to Preach at 7 30 pm. The church also hosted 6 30 pm Baptist Youth Fellowship for Fluston Junior and Senior High groups. A cordial invitation to everyone was extended.

Everett G. Ward Gal Son Baptist Youth Fellowship Fluston

Sunday Church Schedule and Radio Services

Russell J Redeker opens with 9 30 morning worship followed by 11 00 Sunday School and 7 30 evening praise. Dr J Beardslee leads morning worship and Prof Herbert Mentink conducts evening service. Temple Time radio at 9 15 pm on KXEL and KBOE. Rev H Bast presents How Gods Word Saves at 8 00 am Sunday. Family Night at 7 30 pm Wednesday. An evening of inspiration and instruction for young and old.

Russell J. Redeker C. E Jr. Hi J. Beardslee Herbert Mentink Third Church

De Jong Minister Speaks at Douwstra Chapel Services

Wm. C. De Jong delivers Sunday morning sermon Tempted by Satan at 9:30 a.m. The 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Gospel follows. Sr. C. E. at 3:00 p.m. with Dick Van Kalkeren as guest speaker. Judy In’t leader chairs 3:00 p.m. Sr. C. E. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. His Own Received Him. Weld of Trinity Church extends cordial welcome. Family Night Wednesday 7:30 p.m. in New Central building.

Wm. C. de Jong Douwstra Chapel Sr. C. E C. E Dick van Kalkeren C. E. Judy In't Weld Trinity Church New Central Building

Church services and guest minister announced

Reverend Arthur J. Bennink will be guest minister at A, Haverkamp church. Sunday School at 9:30 am with The Church Proclaims the Gospel. Morning worship at 10:45 am on Finding God. 6:30 pm Junior to Senior Christian Endeavor. 7:30 pm evening praise The King's Highway.

Haverkamp God King’s Highway Arthur J. Bennink

Union C. E. Intermediate and 1 30 P M Worship Service

The Union C E church holds an intermediate service followed by an evening worship at 1 30 PM with guest minister Dr Stephen James president of New Brunswick Theological Seminary New Brunswick Also note no service at 9 00 AM every Sunday morning.

Monthly Gospel Service at Amsterdam School House

Rev. H. L. Van Dellen preaches every second and last Tuesday of each month at 0 p.m. at the Amsterdam school house, four miles west of Pella.

Amsterdam School House Pella H. L. van Dellen

Buying citrus fruit by brand new guidance

Follow this guide in selecting citrus fruit from Harriett Roberts, a nutrition specialist. For grapefruit choose heavy fruit with smooth skin and rounded ends, color not a quality indicator. For oranges pick heavy fruit with smooth skin, heavier fruit indicates more juice, and color is not reliable.

Harriett Roberts Town State College Extension Best

Life Will Pupa in The Chronicle of March 3

A brief item notes a life stage event tied to pupation with a planned Chronicle feature date of March 3. It mentions a local setting and a science context but provides few concrete details or names. The phrasing recalls a curious note appearing in a mid century column.

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