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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1947
Page
9
Jr and Mrs Harry L Renaud observed their 40th wedding anniversary on February 27 with twelve guests at a dinner. The couple enjoyed a joyful celebration as friends and family shared in the occasion. G Croll will host members of her club Friday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs E Klaaren celebrate sixty years of marriage with an open house at 611 Broadway on Saturday from 2 to 4 pm inviting relatives friends and neighbors. Also noted are Mr and Mrs D D Rietveld Otley marking their fiftieth anniversary with open house on March 10 from 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm inviting friends and relatives with thanks for a peaceful family milestone.
The American Legion Auxiliary will gather at Memorial Hall on Tuesday evening March 4 with several important topics on the agenda and a large attendance hoped for. The event follows other community notices including Golden Wedding anniversaries and a student recital at Douwstra Chapel on Saturday March 1 at 7 30 p m. The recital features Central College Music Department students with a lengthy program of classical and vocal works.
Miss Wilma Boender daughter of Mr and Mrs William Boender of Oskaloosa Iowa married Harold V Veldhuizen son of Mr and Mrs Connie V Veldhuizen near Cedar Iowa in a single ring ceremony at the Christian Reformed Church of Oskaloosa conducted by Rev F W Houten at 1 30 p m The bride wore a white satin wedding gown with her father giving her away on the occasion observed for her parents 30th wedding anniversary February 6 1947.
The article describes a wedding with a bride in a bodice featuring a sweetheart neckline and net over satin skirt, accessories of pearls, a white Bible with pink roses, bridesmaid Martha Sterk in chiffon over satin, and groom Tu Sterk in blue, with reception for about one hundred. It lists attendants, musicians, cooks serving a two course lunch, and notes the couple will live on a Cedar-area farm. It also notes Alma De Penning’s birthday surprise with many guests and gifts.
Nellie Zegers was honored at a miscellaneous shower Monday evening February 10 at the home of Mrs. Ed Van Hemert. Guests enjoyed gifts, games, and social time with many listed attendees and hostesses. One hostess and several guests were unable to attend.
John Meyer of Prairie City celebrated his eighty fifth birthday on February seventeenth. Attending were L W Stewart and H L Lee of Des Moines, Verda and Pauline Berkenbosch, Mrs John Messmaker, Joseph Naisbitt, Margaret Sires and others. Refreshments were served as guests extended best wishes for many more birthdays.
Second Reformed Church lists morning worship at 45 a.m. and noon services with various classes. guest GE De Jong from Holland, recently from the Arabian Mission Field, will conduct services. First Reformed Church under A Haverkamp D D presents morning worship and evening praise with themes Jesus the Good Shepherd and The Reviver. services for the day invite all to attend.
St Marys Catholic Church announces a mission beginning with the 10:00 a m Mass on Sunday March 2 and continuing through March 6 Morning services are at 6:00 a m and evening services at 7:30 p m Parishioners and non Catholics are urged to attend Third Reformed Church offers Bible School Hour Worship services and a Lenten series The Great Saviour III The Solitary Saviour Moments of Music features accordion solos by Cornelia Mac Aalbers at 7:20 p m. come early for fellowship
Arthur J. Bennink, Pastor leads morning worship at 9 30 with sermon Our Lord an Offense. Junior sermon The Latchstring of Faith. Sunday School at 10 60. Evening praise at 7 30 with The Way of Discipleship, Determination.
George T. Pinches will lead a special series titled The Great Levitical Offei starting Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Services include Bible School, classes, and the Lord's Supper. A 2:15 a.m. KB 1240 broadcast from Pella features Golden Words from Golgotha.
Reverend L Vermeer will preach on De Kerk die de naam had dat ze leef de, maar ze was dead in Holland morning services and John 1 18 in the Passion series Sunday afternoon. The Young People meet Sunday evening. all welcome to worship or join the YP Society for study and fellowship.
Pastor Simon Vroon leads worship at 30 a.m. The Quickening of the New Man follows. Hollandsche Dienst Lijdenspredikatie at 30 p.m. The coming: The Anti Christ outlined.
G A Roberts pastor leads Ebenezer Reformed Church Leighton with morning worship at 9 30 The Wordless Book Sunday School at 11 00 Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and Evening Worship at 7 30 The sermon titled Sins that Crucified Christ I Avarice is given an invitation to all to attend services
Lester N. Pease presides at the Church of Open Bible with a Tuesday 7 45 prayer meeting Friday 7 45 evangelistic service Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday school and morning worship with Sister Pease speaking at 30 p m Young People’s Meet led by Van Veen in charge and an evangelistic service titled Universal Call Come and Dine.
Henry J. Bensink born near Pella Iowa in 1874 died at home in Pella February 23 1947 aged 72 years 3 months and days married Maggie De Reus in 1898 and had four children Gertrude Anne Nelis Elizabeth Henrietta and 12 grandchildren He joined Bethel Reformed Church in 1914 later Third Reformed Church of Pella a faithful member Until death He endured illness after a stroke and two weeks before death was gravely ill Funeral February 26 1947 at Third Reformed Church Rev L J Borst officiating Interment Oakwood cemetery Card of thanksfrom family for support and aid from neighbors friends and church women.
Mrs. Johanna Vande died Tuesday February 26 at her son Gerrit Vander Wilt’s home in Leighton Town. Funeral services will be held 12:30 PM Thursday February 27 at Co operative Funeral Home and 1:00 PM at First Christian Reformed Church of Pella. Interment will be in Graceland cemetery.
Clubmen heard discussion on taxing liquor sales and prioritizing local revenue from Old Age Assistance payments. Planes to keep auto license fees stable were considered as a way to stabilize town finances. Mayor Fultz urged citizens to contact legislators as bills are drafted to boost city revenue.
Mrs George Van Vark will entertain members of the Moonlight Mission Band of the First Reformed church Thursday evening at her home.
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