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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1941

Page

7

New Year Anniversary Celebrated By Hiemstra Family

The 10th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hiemstra was marked with a New Year’s Day gathering. Attendees included multiple Gosselink and Hiemstra relatives and friends, plus a later surprise visit from more family on January 2. Also noted is a citizenship class kofke kletz celebrating the opening of the 77th Congress. The T. T. T. Society Chapter A. E. met December 31 at Mrs. J. Bootsma’s home.

John C. Hiemstra John Gosseling Sr John Goselink Jr Helene Howard Robert Dick W. Gosselink Thelma Doris Dale Leonard Gosselink Charlene John ‘Stanley Margiene Lenora John Edwin'Ter Louw Nancy In Koffie Kletz Pella Cizenship Congress Webster T. T. T. Society A. E Baton Rouge Edna Edmonette Durham John Durham Jackson Mississippi Ella Wilkeson Durham John Lassehuit Amite Samuel R. Gordon Federated Club Woman's Federated Club Jordan Hall A. Klein J. Ulrich C. Vander Linden Richard Wright Boy Scouts Rotary Club Alfred Parish Killduff Jennie van Veen Andrew Vos Galesburg

Farewell gathering as Van Heukeloms leave for new farm

Neighbors gathered Friday evening January 3 at the Van Heukeloms home to bid farewell as the family plans to move to their father’s farm eight miles east of Pella. Visitors arrived with baskets, enjoyed games, and extended best wishes for Louis and Julia’s new start.

Louis van Heukelom van Heukeloms van Heukelems Pella Louis Julia

Young Men's Societies Meet at Second Chr Ref Church

Local Christian Reformed youths hold special meeting at Second Chr Ref church this evening led by R Postma federation president. WCT A hosts at 1101 Peace Street Tuesday Feb 14 afternoon with Mrs Karl Kettering in charge. Legion Auxiliary notes, Junior Legion, Federated Club, Verwers-Van Veen marriage, and club activities detailed.

Christian Reformed Churches R. Postma Federation Karl Kettering Women's Christian ‘Temperance Union Peace Street Knoxville Legion and Auxiliary Band Dora Baer Carol Carson United States Junior Legion Junior Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Madeline Diekema Camp Lake Ahquabi Indianola Girla D. Morrow

Porterville homemaker follow up meeting held at home

The second follow up homemak was hosted at a Porterville home with attendees including Mrs. Sead and daughter, Roy Van Haaften, Mrs. Taekare Erick, Mrs. W. Monster, Mia Dirk Goemaat and son Murray Lee, and Mrs. Peter Hackert. The session covered an unspecified lesson.

Making and Using Soft Cheese Home Meeting Report

An account of a Making and Using Soft Cheese in the Home session with a dinner and social visits. The next meeting is scheduled at Mrs L De Wild’s home on Wednesday January 22. Several families from Pella Des Moines Otlo Mingo Reasnor Monroe and nearby areas attended or were mentioned as guests.

L. de Wild William Vander Linden Ruth Arlene East of Pella W. J. Monster Will Monster Dorothy Mary Jane Monster M Vanden Baard Shirley John Vanden Baad Otlo Connie den Otter Gertrude Tuinstra Ida Jane Girby Des Moines Kim Vanden Baard Pella Raymond Sudbrook Billy Henry

Church Services Preview With Holland and Dutch Sermons

The church listing shows Rev G Menning and Rev J Vander Plerg preaching with Sunday school at 9:30 and worship at 10:45. Holland services are planned at First Church and Second church with afternoon broadcasts on KMA Shenandoah. Professor Van Wyk and Bosch lead Holland messages and evening praise sessions. The pastor anticipates classical appointments at Sully with morning and afternoon services.

J. Vander Plerg Pasor KMA Shenandoah First Reformed Church A. Haverkamp Herbert van Wyk Holland F. Bosch Sully

SECOND CHR. REF. CHURCH PROMOTES SERMONETTE

The Second Chr. Ref. Church lists Rev. M Monsma as pastor with catechism at 9 30 and Lord's Day sermon on The Lord's Supper as token of sins forgiven The radio sermonette by Rev B H Spalink a Des Moines carryover is announced for next Saturday at 10 46 am. The church also notes services at Second Reformed and Gospel Meeting and Baptist Church events including school, worship, and youth programs.

M. Monsma B. H. Spalink Newton Town KSO Des Moines

Wonderful motion pictures on St Paul life titled Faith Triumphant

The week features impressive film presentations on the life of St Paul. Joyce Vriezelanr leads worship and introduces the topic Faith Triumphant.

St. Paul Faith Joyce Vriezelanr

Winter Weather Returns to Peoria Area

Mild, wet spell ends as heavy snow falls this Monday morning. Community notes Gerald Vriezelang and family visit for a few days at Lower Grove church. Police report: burglar Paul Fischer from Paul County jailed after robbing H. A. De Jong home. Vai Gorp and five Central College students nearing return from Massachusetts trip. Reverend D J Hoitenga ill, G Rozeboom of Calvin Seminary to lead New Year service. Young people stage Bertha Stursma surprise at Roose home. R Postma of Grand Rapids to visit Peoria and Pella societies this week.

Gerald Vriezelang Lower Grove H. A. de Jong Paul Fischer Paul County Fritz van Genderen Oskaloosa Vai Gorp Wille Mass Central College Central D. J. Hoitenga G. Rozeboom Calvin Seminary Grand Rapids Mich Moitenga Yoon Bertha Stursma L. J. Roose R. Postma Reformed

Pella City Council Minutes December 17 1940

The City Council of Pella Iowa met December 17 1940 with Mayor Fultz presiding. Actions included approving minutes from December 8, approving land use crossings instead of ashes, transferring funds from Emergency to Swimming Pool and Sanitation, approving clerk’s November report, postponing National Youth Administration project, drafting co-sponsors agreement for fire station cleanup, approving a $557.66 coal bill from Sumpter Coal Company, and authorizing publication of the 1940 financial report. Jimmie Buttler of Panora sustained severe burns from a hairpin in an electric socket.

Pella Iowa Fultz van Dusseldorp den Adel Ver Steeg Dieleman Sanitation Fund National Youth Administration Sumpter Coal Company

Rol screenings and social notes from 1941 office life

Vera Gauss reports a quiet weekend. Myron Nelle returns boosting morale in LeMars and Des Moines gossip hints. Illness sidelines Henry Vander Horst and three weeks away William Van Dort. New mimeograph aids bulletins and form letters. J G Bent and J Downey family news. 1941 business orders roll in for blinds and casements nationwide with local installations and a fully sprinkler protected Rosscreen building.

Myron Nelle LeMars Nelle Vera Gauss Henry Vander Horst William van Dort Des Moines Arlo Knowles Doreen Capps Jay Downey Rosscreen Suzanne Lee Downey J. G. Bent Ilinois Indiana Ohio West Virginia District of Columbia Maryland Pennsylvania New York Connecticut Rhode Islands Massachusetts Florida Iowa Cupid Willis Schippers Piedernella de Jong L. R. Smith West Hartford Con General Motors West Hartford K. Wr Pitsburgh R. Imbruster Springfield Precision Casting Company Syracuse Hanneman Hospital Boston City Hall Oakland Nebraska University of Texas Austin Texas Helena Montana Sharon New York City Messrs Ray Elliott Swanson Princeton Elliott Grinnell Sprinkler Company Chicago Provit Rhode Island Rosscreen Company

Eva Van Lint obituary near Pella remembers a devoted mother

Eva Van Lint born near Pella May 15 1879 married Cornelius Van Lint Feb 25 1902. She died December 28 at 61 after a lifelong role as mother wife and counsellor. Survivors include daughter Alice and her husband Clarence Mathes and grandson Dwight, plus brothers and sisters and many relatives and friends. Funeral attendees listed from St Louis Waterloo Prairie City Des Moines Monroe Pleasantville and Des Moines area. Also noted is piano teacher Professor Sadler with a busy winter enrollment and a practical motto Measure the cost by the results.

Eva van Lint Pella Cornelius van Lint Alice Clarence Mathes Dwight van Lint Geo. Jost Shirley St. Louis Robert Kuyper Waterloo Arie Ver Heul Prairie City Henry Klein Des Moines Joe Vanden Berg Monroe Arnold Klein Pleasantville Sadler

Farm and equipment ads list for sale items

Ads show livestock and farm gear for sale from Wynberg Truck Line Gerrit A Beyer Vos Farm Equipment Co. Includes 22 ewes 1938 Plymouth Tudor 1937 Chevrolet Fordor 1932 Plymouth Fordor 1929 Chevrolet Coupe and farm machinery from VEENSTRA GARAGE Allis Chalmers tractors cultivator discs plows and horses.

Allis-Chalmers W. C Allis Chalmers John Deere McCormick Deering Thieman Vos Farm Equipment Co

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