Local social notes from Des Moines and surrounding towns
A batch of community items covers anniversaries hospitalities and visits. Des Moines based Mrs Arthur Kaldenberg and relatives attend the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Martin T Klein in the city. Other notes mention visits to Oskaloosa Buck Hill Falls conference attendance by Dean H W Pietenpol and ongoing hospitalizations births and trips by residents including Kaldenbergs Clark and Vander Meulen families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kaldenberg
Earl Klein
Des Moines
Martin T. Klein
Len Kaldenberg
Oskaloosa
Dean Herbert Mentink
Iowa Athletic Conference
Cedar Rapids
H. W. Pietenpol
Central College
Alliance of Reformed Churches
Buck Hill Falls
Pennsylvania
Canada
United States
Dean Pietenpol
Classified Ads Offer Farm and Home Services Mix
Classified page lists Brom Feed Store feed manufacturing, furniture refinishers, Singer sewing machine conversions, free installation for conversions, home service calls, and various local trades. Includes Pella and Newton references, machine repair, electrical work, grave markers, earth moving, livestock marketing, poultry services, and contact details for local providers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brom
G. Vink
Pella
Highway No. 6
Ave. E. Newton
Carr
Flint Ridge School Destroyed By Fire
On Thursday February 12 near midnight Flint Ridge School was destroyed by fire believed caused by furnace explosion. The building was fully in flames when noticed. The school has been moved to a vacant house nearby. Ada Steenhoek was the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint Ridge
Ada Steenhoek
New Two War History Planned for 34th Infantry Division
The 34th U. S. Infantry Division is compiling a two war history. The divisional society will hold its 1948 reunion in Des Moines Iowa on September 11 and 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Des Moines
Iowa
Logging accident injures Lyle McCulley near Indianola
Lyle McCulley of Albin sustained injuries when a walnut tree he was loosening during a logging operation near Indianola fell on him. He had climbed the lodged tree and it gave way suddenly during the attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle McCulley
Albin
Indianola
McCulley
Central College Artist Recital Series Returns In April
The 1947 48 Artist Series continues with pianist Mary Phillips Street on April 13 and American organist Claire Coci on April 27. The program promises memorable performances and marks another notable Central College cultural event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Mary Phillips Street
Claire Coci
Wordy church schedule with two congregations listed
The document outlines a Sunday timetable for Pella Baptist Church and First Reformed Church Haverkamp D D Minister. Activities include morning worship sermons on The Unsearchable Riches of Christ and The Offence of the Cross, World Missions of the Church, Youth and Junior Christian Endeavor programs, and a midweek prayer service with a Come thou with us and we will do thee good theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
First Reformed Church
Haverkamp
D.D
World Missions of the Church
Nehemiah
Homemakers Pot Luck Supper Set for Tuesday Evening
Tuesday March 2 the Adult Homemakers pot luck supper will be held at 6 30 p m in the high school homemaking rooms. The event coincides with the Farmers Night School group hosted by the Pella Chamber of Commerce. Please bring your own dishes and silverware. coffee will be furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Chanber of Commerce
Great Ukrainian tenor Sadko concert tour praised in press
European reports hailed Konstantin Sadko as a great Ukrainian tenor whose classically trained voice and sacred repertoire moved audiences. After wartime pause he resumed performances in halls churches and on radio and recently toured the U S presenting sacred numbers and acclaimed vocal gifts. He appears March 4 1948 at 8 00 p m in First Christian Reformed Church in Pella under Pella Christian High School sponsorship. Pete De Pree and family visited Mrs Minnie Hackert in Runnells over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
New York
Europe
U. S
Konstantin Sadko
Holland
Netherlands
Sadko
Middle West
Amsterdam
First
Christian Reformed Church
Pella
Cards of Thanks From Christina Brom After Fire
I thank my neighbors and friends who helped the night of the fire and those who assisted in cleaning up my house. I also praise the fire department for their prompt response and am grateful that God saved my home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Mim
Thanks From Hospital and Home Card Extravaganza
A selection of thanks notes expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for cards letters gifts flowers prayers and visits during hospital stays and recovery. Recipients include Low Huyser Sully Towa Mrs Henry Van Rheenen Mr and Mrs Peter J De Jong Wm Vander Voort Otley Town and Mrs John M Rietveld for support kindness and remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Henry van Rheenen
Vander Voort
Otley
Town
John M
Bake and soup sale advertised by two church circles
The Martha Fifth Circle of the Baptist Church and the League for Service of the First Reformed Church will hold bake and soup or lunch and baked goods sales on Saturday, February 28. Your patronage will be greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Fifth Circle of the Baptist Church
van Houweling
League For Service of the First Reformed Church
Brom
Taxpayer notice on homestead credits sale
Taxpayers are informed that L. A. Seats, City Assessor, will be in the basement of the Marion County State Bank every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 o'clock to help claim Homestead tax credits. All credits must be claimed before April 1 to be valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County State Bank
Pella Independent School District Election Notice 1948
Notice of the regular annual election for the Pella Independent School District to be held at City Hall on Monday March 8 1948 from noon to 7 PM. Qualified voters will elect two members to the Board of Education to fill vacancies on that date. John J Blommers secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Pella
Board of Education
John J. Blommers
Sec’y
Farm Bureau Seed Corn Offer for 1948 Planting
H Van Rheen on 508 Jefferson Street Pella Iowa promotes Hybrid Seed Corn Company seed corn at cost to Farm Bureau members. Orders for corn before April 1 1948 will be grown in 1948 and delivered in spring 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hybrid Seed Corn Company
Farm Bureau
H. van Rheenen
Jefferson Street
Pella
Towa
Lam
Repres
Special dance invitation at American Legion Hall
All are invited to a Friday evening dance on February 27 at the American Legion Hall. Sponsored and supervised by the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the event invites the community to join in an evening of social dancing and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Lake Prairie Township Assessor Schedule at Local Bank
The Lake Prairie Township Assessor will be at Marion County State Bank from 1 to 3 o'clock on Saturday. If you are intending to move please note, A. J. Terlouw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County State Bank
White Way Auto Co. Orders Lost In Fire
White Way Auto Co asks customers enrolled for cars or trucks to bring their order copies. A fire destroyed all copies, so a new list must be created. Each copy held the customer number and indicates the turn to receive a vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Auto Co
Notice of Probate of Will in Marion County Iowa
Notice is given that a last will and testament of Bessel Hessing is on file in the Clerk of the District Court office in Marion County Iowa. A hearing to prove validity is set for 10:00 a.m. March 9, 1948, in Knoxville Iowa. Objections must be filed by that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
District Court of
Towa
Marion County
Bessel
Hessing
Thanking Friends for Help After Daughter’s Birth
Mr and Mrs Marion Aalbers Otley Ta express deep appreciation to neighbors friends and relatives who assisted during their daughter Lois birth and hospital stay at Mahaska Hospital and in the move with their baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois
Mahaska Hospital
Marion Aalbers Otley
Thanks for aid and kindness to Francis Van Vark
The Van Vark family expresses sincere thanks for cards letters flowers and visits during Francis illness. Gratitude is extended to Rev Winstead Rev Borst Dr Alvin Evers and all who helped. Mr and Mrs Francis Van Vark and Mrs Bob Van Vark. Harold Kaldenberg visited Len Kaldenberg over the weekend in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis van Vark
Mr. Winstead
Mr. Borst
Alvin Evers
Francis van Varker
Bob van Vark
Moving Time Notice for Chronicle Mailing List
The Chronicle requests readers to notify their old address and provide the new one as Maren’s moving time approaches. Send a card with both addresses to ensure uninterrupted mailing service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maren
the Chronicle
Will of Simon De Hann Heard in Marion County Court
In Knoxville Iowa on February 17 1948 the clerk of the district court of Iowa in Marion County files a will purported to be of Simon De Hann deceased It is set for hearing at 10:00 am March 16 1948 in Knoxville to prove validity Objections must be on file by then Jack B Carpenter Clerk of District Court T W Morris Deputy Also Mr and Mrs R A Awtry and Eva Stubenrauch visited Knoxville Friday with Mr and Mrs Frank Stubenrauch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin Bensink
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Udell Hendricks
Downing Hotel
Mahaska Hospital
Joe Vande Geest
Mahaska
Len Kaldenberg
Carl Clark
Carrie Clark
Colling Hospital
Frank de Goyer
Sioux Center
Iowa
W. W. Sadler
Knoxville
District Court of Iowa
Marion County
Simon de Hann
Town
Jack B. Carpenter
T. W. Morris
Depuy
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Vander Syde
Mabaska Hospital
Maggie Brom
Blanche Haupert
Johnny
Sigourney
Mers and Friends
John Lasschuit
Russell Dyer
Pella National Bank
Dick Leydens
Pella Public Square
Windsor
J. T. van Zante
van Maanen & Others
Harriet. Kuyper
Square
George Ramsey
van Zee Electric
Main St
Montello
Pike River
JACOB _B. DAHM
West Side
Farmers Co.op
van Gorp Hatchery
I Briggs & Stratton Pai
B.J. Brom Johnns
Ben Hoeksema
West
Second St
INF
Pete de Pree
Runnells
Minnie Hackert
Christina Brom
Neigbors
Melvin Wayne
Peter J. de Jong
L. A
Lake Prairie
A. J. Terlouw
Harold Kaldenberg
R.A. Awtry
Eva ‘Stubenrauch
Frank Stubenrauch
Ubenboudt Sweniiuce Store Complete Home Furnishers
Western Auto
Ces
ROMAX
Western Auto Asso
Kaiser and Frazer
Davis Tires
John F. Dykstra
RAND
Congowall
Wormhoudt
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