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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1942
Page
7
January gatherings fill the page with sewing club meetings Masonic study plans handkerchief shower and Federated Club meeting details. Households host afternoon teas open Bible Society events and Scott Homemakers share meals and plans for defense era lessons and future socials.
Summit Strivers of the H club gathered at Madeline and Velma Vriezelaar home for a baking lesson focused on quick cakes cookies and breads. Members led by Mrs Henry Kool planned tasks recorded baking activities and discussed food conservation and Red Cross work.
The notice details the engagement of Reed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willian F. York of Blue Point Island, to Vernon Bobbitt of Des Moines Iowa, including Reed’s education at Brearley Emma Willard and Columbia. It also covers the January 9 wedding of Kathryn Vander Werff to Gysbert Van Engelenburg Jr at the bride’s parents farm, with a pink white arch ceremony, attendants and a luncheon, plus a report on the installation of OES officers January 12 with Matron Hattie Gezel and notes on gifts and honors.
The article details installation of officers by two groups with Ada May Davis and George Sadler among presenters. A gift in memory of a Worthy Matron and a chapter meeting at Mrs Nesbit’s home are described. Refreshments, entertainment, and a Tulip Town photo display were part of the evening. Distinct guests and visitors from neighboring chapters attended.
A compiled church notice lists services for Third Reformed Baptist and Second Reform churches with sermon topics including John the Baptist and Jesus, The Meaning of Prayer, Listen to the Poets, Trumpets, and How to Know God. Gospel Hall holds nightly Bible addresses January 18 to 23.
Owners of farm land in Mahaska county outside towns will vote on February 4 to establish an oil soil conservation district and elect three commission members to supervise it. A hearing at Oskaloosa city hall Wednesday afternoon found sufficient need for the district and committee involvement.
Landowners may vote at nine designated polling sites including Barnes City New Sharon Peoria Leighton Monroe township Oskaloosa Rose Hill Cedar and Jefferson township. Nominating for the three districters follows.
Penney's announces markdowns on coats with prices listed across multiple racks including 3.88 5.88 7.88 8.88 12.00 and 12.88, inviting shoppers to browse the selection.
Circulation of notices includes Cecil Smith of Fremont Cecil Hasty of What Cheer Bert Vander Wilt of Cedar W E Bergman of Pella Ike Henry of Leighton John Eveland of Jefferson township and John Jackson of Spring Creek township per Oskaloosa Herald.
Western Union Tele graph Company launches a defense savings bond program for its 52 000 employees. Each worker deducts a set amount from monthly earnings to build a fund, then the company purchases and delivers a registered bond. Defense stamps will be offered at Western Union offices soon.
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