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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1931

Page

10

Pella Society Hosts Mark Busy January

The January meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic Hall with hostesses Mrs. G H Waechter Mrs Geo Gezellma Mrs Geo Lankelma Miss Mae Thomassen and Mrs Gerald Paardekooper. Officers for the year were installed led by Mrs Ross Schakel with Ma Thomassen marshal and Mrs A T Vander Beek chaplain. A Past Matron pin was presented to Schakel. Activities include plans for a Valentine party February 9 and Knoxville chapter invitation to install their officers.

Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall G. H. Waechter Geo. Gezel Geo. Lankelma Mae Thomassen Gerald Paardekooper Ross Schakel A. T. Vander Beek J. T. van Zante G. F. Sadler Ed van Gorp Carl Byers H. J. Rhynsburger H. C. Payn F. Carpenter Sentinel G. Tilmaj C. Lautenbach Frances Pals Adah Paul Grundman Ruth B. H. Langerak Esther Martha J. de Bruyn Electa Leona Reuvers Schakel Knoxville

Man Poses as Knight of Pythias Seeks Charity

A man claiming Knights of Pythias faith visited several lodge brothers he told a sob story of lost wealth. He claimed to be a well to do farmer and demanded aid but left empty handed after officers questioned him and required an authorized request. He apologized and left without repayment.

Knights of Pythias R. A. Awtry

Milk for the children supplied by PTA action

The Parent Teachers Association moved to feed undernourished local schoolchildren. By Wednesday morning thirty six children were receiving a pint of milk daily, with plans to increase as needed. Milk from Ralph Grundman dairy farm north of Pella was chosen for its quality.

Parent-Teachers Association Ralph Grundman Pella Parent

Infant daughter of Menninga mourned near Galesburg

Mr and Mrs Yella Menninga near Galesburg mourn the infant daughter aged 8 months who died last Thursday morning. Funeral held Saturday at 1 00 PM at Galesburg Reformed church. Evelyn Van Ryswyk of Prairie City died Wednesday night after long illness aged 42. Funeral held Friday at 1 30 PM at Christian Reformed church Prairie City.

Christian Reformed Church Prairie City

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