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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

9

Celebrated Ninetieth Birthday Observed in Local Notices

Multiple birthday observances noted. Evelyn Jansen marked her 19th birthday with a party at 51S E 1st St hosted by Miss Dean Bokhoven and family. Evelyn works at Pella National Bank. Attendees included Mrs. Smorenburg, Mrs. Baer, Hattie Gezel, Martha Zyl, Thelma Van Roekel, Dena Bokhoven and Evelyn. A two course lunch followed by best wishes. Also, Mrs. J H Reavers celebrated her 90th birthday with friends and family visiting. daughter Mrs. Dick Synhorst of Newton present and many cards received. A Live and Learn Club meeting chaired by Mrs. Ike Herney featured music, games and a thank you note from Council Bluffs Children’s Home. A 21st birthday party for Mrs. J Hiemstra was held at her in-laws’ home near Oskaloosa. attendees included extended family and friends, with a two course luncheon and gifts.

Dean Bokhoven J. W. Bokhoven Evelyn Jansen Ocenn Evelyn Pella National Bank Mr. Smorenburg Wm. Baer Hattie Gezel Martha Zyl Thelma van" Roekel Dena Bokhoven I. W. Bokhoven Dena Alma J. H. Reavers Dick Synhorst Newton Reavers Ike Herney Herney Council Bluffs Dick van Zee John Grandin Tunis Goemant F. Hiemstra Oskaloosa J. Hiemstra E. H. Franklin A. de Cook J. van Zonk J. Engleho Vivian de Nicolo Frank de Nicolo Oskaloosa St William Bill) Fuller Saint Mary's Church Pella Father Aalbers Helene Mazzie Des Moines Anna Bloodsworth Mathew J. Carmasino Lyle Dietsinger Andy van Berkum John van Berkum Dorothy June McMurray Marilyn Battistello Connie Buttel Gus van Weelden Darlene Branshart Barbara Boyert Dorothy Schakel

AMVET Auxiliary Meets In Doorenbos Home

The AMVET Auxiliary gathered at Mrs. Ray Doorenbos home with Mrs. B H Langerak assisting. Members approved sending 5 to Department HQ for polio therapy books and reported gifts to adopte d child in Council Bluffs and to Clarinda hospital. They planned Easter boxes for servicemen and set sewing meetings for late January and early February.

AMVET Ray Doorenbos B. H. Langerak Dept Iowa City Council Bluffs Clarinda Hospital Wilma Rempe Knoxville Hospital Pella Lee’s West 2Nd St

Birthday Surprise Parties For Mrs Alida Ellcott

Mrs Alida Ellcott enjoyed two birthday surprise gatherings this week. On Thursday January 19 friends from Killduff gathered at the Keith Emmert home with baskets and a cake. The following Sunday Newton relatives joined her for a luncheon and greetings at her home.

Alidia Ellcott Keith Emmert Ted Emmert Burl Holdsworth Fred Compton Killduff Keith Emmett Newton

Correction notice names missing from Vander Horst shower

A correction in the Chronicle fixes last week's Erma Vander Horst shower item by adding six guests: Ruth Tysseling, Freda Vander Streek, Edith Mathes, Ervin Huyser, Tressa Stursma, and Marvin Vander Schaaf.

Erma Vander Horst Ruth Tysseling Freda Vander Streek Edith Mathes Ervin Huyser Tressa_ Stursma Marvin Vander Schaaf

President Truman Gift Echoes Gratitude From Woodward Maker

John Kelly of Woodward presented a hand made good luck horse shoe to President Truman eighteen months ago. The president later sent a letter thanking him for the gift highlighting the thoughtful gesture.

Truman John Kelly Woodward

Church Notes with Perron Minister and Youth Week

Clifford F Perron leads church services with 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 45 a m morning worship sermon Doing the Possible choir special music youth fellowship 7 30 p m evening service youth week observance young people participate mid week service The Story of Joseph Wednesday 7 p m choir rehearsal 2 00 p m mid week service ice

Clifford F. Perron Joseph Ice

Sermon Series Began With Revelation Study

In Holland the service featured Pastor Simon Vroon delivering a Dutch language sermon on why Jesus was crucified. The event included divine worship at 0 pm with Dutch psalms and a sermon, and a plan to listen to the Back to God Hour with Rev. P. Eldersveld. Radio stations KBIZ, KIOA, and KFJB were listed for broadcasts at 10 am and other times.

Simon Vroon Holland P. Eldersveld KBIZ Dial KIOA KFJB

St Mary Catholic Church Masses Held Sundays at Eight

Mass is celebrated every Sunday morning at 8:00 o'clock at St Mary Catholic Church inviting parishioners to attend.

ST. Mary Catholic

Church Notices for Open Bible and Reform Church Services

Church of the Open Bible led by Rev and Mrs C C Anderson offers Sunday service at 8 45 am Sunday School and evangelistic with midweek services this week. Ladies meet and prayer service with Bible study in Acts 3. First Reformed Church under A Haykamp lists services at 30 am 10 45 am Sunday School One to All Men morning worship, junior and intermediate Christian Endeavor groups, and Wednesday praise and study sessions.

Church OF the Open Bible C. C. Anderson Creamer First Reformed Church A. Haykamp Sundchool Pam Gems Chris Andeave

Gospel Hall Notices and Bible Class Schedule

George T. Pinches 10.00 aan The Bible Class and School 1200 am The Lord's Supper and Word of God TAO pan Fourth in the Scripture Das Series The Coming Great Day of the Lord in its Judgment Triumphs and Glories 70 pan Thursday Bible Talk Subject A Psalm of wonder The Suffering Messiah. sp el Service.

George T. Pinches Tao

Second Reformed Church Services Schedule Notice

Sunday services led by Minister Tanis with Holy Communion at 9 and 11 o clock. Evening programs for Junior and Intermediate groups and youth activities. Faith and Life’s Young People group to meet in the afternoon.

Second Reformed Church Tanis Sabpit Bath Pam B. Pm C.F

The Keys of the Kingdom Sermon at Bible School Hour

The service schedule lists Morning Worship at 5 am with a sermon series The Keys of the Kingdom. Junior CE at 2 pm led by Melvin Vanderheel. Senior/Call Christian Endeavor with Believe in God led by Erma Van Racke. Moments of Music features a message The Heart that Does Not San. Temple Time and radio broadcast noted with The Created God.

D. Borst God's Church Melvin Vanderheel Pam Erma van Racke Christian Loyd Menning Reformed Church In America Radio Broadast

Midgets Lose To Oskaloosa In Quick Tilt

The Pella Midgets fell to Oskaloosa five by a wide margin in a Monday night game. Final score 38 to 242. Players listed include Glen Boat Bill De Hanns Paul Dingemay f Robert Vander Lugt Wayne van der Pols with substitutes jun Thuta Junior Steenhoek Kenneth De Wild. The seventh graders also lost to Oska by a large margin.

Oskalooss Glen Bill de Hanns Paul Dingemay Robert Vander Lugt Wayne An der Pols Jun Thuta Steenhoek Kenneth de Wild Oska

Monroes Home Game Bumped By Odd Names Substitution

Neil Thomassen and Donald Jones replace Alvin neth De Wildf ruinse and Melvin Psyd Po Vasa in the lineup. The home game against Monroe now set for Feb 0 am with substitutions likely affecting start.

Ing Alvin Neth de Wildfruinse Melvin Pysd Po Vasa Neil Thomassen Donald Jones Will Bea Er Monroe

Bennett family century farm sold in Van Buren County

A 170 acre farm in Van Buren County, owned by the Bennett family since before 1850, has been sold to J. FB. Dunshee after more than a century in one family. Elmus John and Walter Bennett were the prior owners.

van Buren County J. FB. Dunshee Elmus, John Walter Bennett Bennett

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Live and Learn Club John Reiley St. Mary's Church de Nicolo Oskaloosa Street DE Nicolo—Fuller E. O J. J. Sybenga Society Eva Stubenrauch Lucy Huber George Gaass Donald Waechter Moonlight Mission Band Eldeen Club Slobe Doorenbos Baptist Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Leona Sadler Jean de Haan Pella Wallpaper & Paint Store West Side Square Alida Ellcott Pella Dress Club C. R. Anson First Baptist Church THE FIRST Christian Reformed Church Third Reformed Church Lawton the Prince OF Peace Pittsburgh Bugs Hotpoint Electric Range Kroehler Axminster Wilton Reg Simmons Steel Rembrandt Youngstown Rembrandt Torchier Daystrom Florence Bottle Gas Range BOAT
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