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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1947
Page
7
Chapter B.U P.E.O. met at the home of Mrs.1 Alien Tuesday evening with Mrs. W. C. Ver Ploeg assisting. The group discussed new members and enjoyed a social evening followed by lunch served by the hostesses.
A fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration is planned at the Van Hemerts home on Main Street with open hours from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 in the evening for relatives and neighbors. The announcement includes a list of attendees and localities.
Up to sixty local club officers attended the county wide 4 H officers training at Methodist Church in Knox Friday December 27. Presided by Charles Eggers County 4 H Boys president the session aimed to aid new officers as the current year begins. Major topics included officer duties world citizenship and record books with demonstrations followed by a party in the Women's Club building organized by county 4 H club officers.
A newspaper page notes the 1946 death list is incomplete and lists recent deaths including Mrs. Dave Breen aged 69, Dee aged 27, David Arnold, Ruby Otley, infant Dee aged 29, Randal twin boys stillborn.
Mrs Betty Randol formerly Betty Miedema of Knoxville gave birth to twin boys stillborn at the Peter Miedema home on South Street Sunday December 29. Graveside services were held Monday December 30 at 10 00 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev William Winstead presiding.
Infant David Arnold Ruby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garlon Ruby of Otley Iowa, died at home on December 21 1946. Born December 1946 he is survived by two sisters. Graveside services were held December 28 1946 at Oakwood cemetery with Rev. Winstead officiating. Card of thanks from the family expresses gratitude for support and assistance at the funeral.
Dielis Vander Waal aged 50 died at his home three miles southeast of Pella on Wednesday morning January 1. Funeral services will be held at the Third Reformed Church at 1 30 PM Friday January 3. A fuller obituary will appear in The Chronicle January 9.
Mrs Sarah Breen died at her home on December 27 1946 following a lingering illness born near Pella March 22 1877 she lived in Pella most of her life She married IL Breen on November 16 Survivors include her husband two brothers Peter and Henry Welle of Pella Also two sisters preceded her in death Funeral services were held December 30 1946 at 2 00 p m from the Co operative Home for Funerals The Rev e
The notice lists family members Benness Henry Mei Ralph Ver Meer Nell Herman Nolen Dr C B Welle Chirence Welle and notes burial in Oskalonsa cemetery. Relatives Dave T Breen express gratitude to friends neighbors and those who offered sympathy and flowers after her death.
The Third Reformed Church announces minister L J Rorst Th B with Bible School at 9 30 a m The Gospel of John is the theme Holy Communion at 10 45 a m and 2 00 p m Evening service at 6 30 p m featuring That Sunday Evening Service Sermon series The Believer s Possessions An Anchor Moments of Music by the Male Quartette A cordial welcome to all seeking participation in any part of this ministry Endeavor.
Church announces 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship with Junior C. E. in the afternoon. Evening Worship follows at 7 or later with Dr. Herbert Van Wyk in charge of both services. A cordial invitation is extended to worship with the congregation.
Minister William G Winstead leads Sunday School at 9 30 am with the topic The Word Made Flesh and morning worship at 10 45 am featuring Facing the New Year A Holy Communion will be observed at the close of the morning services At 2 0 pm the Baptist Youth Fellowship gathers and evening services begin at 7 20 pm with a sermon The Prayer Life of de su are invited to worship with us
The report lists services and programs at First Reformed Church including Pastor Verkamp and August Weeks. It notes Sunday School, Morning Worship, and a praise service with a Daniel chapter focus. A Friday night January 3 program features a Des Moines group led by Reverend Tousley.
The Ottumwa Iowa Naval Air Station announces civil service career openings for Engineman Hoisting Portable and Engineman Locomotive Gas Electric with hourly rates from 1.12 to 1.44. Applications available at Ottumwa post offices or the station and must be received by January 13 1947.
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