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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1950

Page

11

Society Grocery Shower for Van Dyk Family

Mr and Mrs Ray Van Dyk received a grocery shower Friday evening June 9 at the Van Dyk home. Guests from Des Moines Oskaloosa and Pella enjoyed refreshments after the gift opening, including Harold De Geus Donna Joy Michael Floyd McCall Frank Van Dyk Cathy Jo Gerrit Van Dyk Lorena Gary G Klyn Leonard J Gosselink John Marjena and Leonard M.

Ray van Dyk Mr. van Dyk Harold de Geus Donna Joy Michael Des Moines Floyd McCall Frank van Dyk Cathy Jo Gerrit van Dyk Lorena Gary G. Klyn Oskaloosa Leonard J. Gosselink John Marjena Leonard M Pella

Porterville aid hosts meeting at Brammel home

Porterville aid will meet at the Otto Brammel residence in July. Amvet Auxiliary plans a gathering next Tuesday July 18 at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs Gerrit Vis.

Otto Brammel Amvet Gerrit Vis

Church Notes and Crusaders Program Announcement

Church School at 9 30 and Morning Worship with a sermon titled When the Church Grows Careless Special music offered A cordial invitation to attend all services. Ottawa University Crusaders two professors and one student will present a program Tuesday at 7 30 pm All are invited to attend

Ottawa University Crusaders

Sunday Services and Summer Schedule at Second Reformed Church

The church lists Sunday School at 9 30, The Lord's Supper at 10 45, Gospel Service at 7 30 with a Des Moines speaker. No Thursday night meetings for the summer. Edward H Tanis, Minister with 9 30 Sunday School and 10 45 service followed by Is There an Escape at 7 30 and Two Paths program.

Des Moines Second Reformed Church Edward H. Tanis

Church Schedule and Sermon Topics This Week

Pastor M. Gritters leads Dutch service at 9 30 a m with In Den Verbondstrijd. Afternoon program features Obadia versus at 1 30 p m and The Seventh Commandment in Lord's Day 41. Protestant Reform Hour held Wednesdays at 8 30 a m and 3 p m over Boone Station 1260.

M. Gritters Boone Station

Sunday Church Programs and Radio Broadcast Schedule

Morning Bible school topics include Ruth symbol of family loyalty and King Worship. Evening service features That Sunday Evening Sermon series God Speaks Men Laugh and An Insecure Foundation. Radio broadcast of Temple Time on KXEL 1640 at 1 PM with Rev. Harland Steele presenting The Whipping Boy.

Hou Ruth Ber van Gilst Pam Ann of Ava Mary Jane Menninga Ues God Temple Time Reformed Church In America Waterloo KXEL Harland Steele

Sunday Worship and Radio Family Vespers Schedule

Weekly church services listed with Mass at 8:00 AM and morning worship at 9:30 AM. Afternoon worship at 1:30 PM, family vesper hour at 5:00 PM on KWDM Des Moines. Sunday School at 10:45 AM with Rev. Richard J. Rozeboom guest speaker from Knoxville Iowa. Evening praise at 6:30 PM with Rev. J BR Ennema guest preacher.

KWDM Des Moines Ruth Richard J. Rozeboom Classis Rev. J Ennema Central College C.F

First Christian Reformed Church Sunday Worship Notice

Rev Simon Vroon minister announces Sunday services at 9 30 am Life Everlasting local shut ins urged to listen via KERS 0 p m Dutch service Dienst Des Woords in Hollandsche taal prediking door den leeraar all welcome for Dutch service late afternoon evening worship conducted by the pastor

Sunda KERS Dienst Des Woords de Hollandsche Taal

Philathea Class Picnic At South Park Details

The Philathea Class of the Baptist Church plans a Friday picnic at South Park. Hostesses Martha Clark Mrs Hattie Van Cleave and Mrs Ora Wall E bring covered dishes table service and sandwiches. Coffee and dessert will be served.

the Baptist Church South Park Martha Clark Hattie van. Cleave Ora Wall E

Baptist Ladies Aid Meeting Hosted by Frush and Lautenbach

The Ladies Aid held an afternoon gathering with Mrs Frush and Miss Marie Lautenbach as hostesses, welcoming attendees for a social and devotional program.

Ladies Aid M Frush Marie Lautenbach

Whilathea Class Plans Picnic at South Park

The Whilathea Class will have a picnic at South Park this day at six o'clock. Hostesses are Mrs Martha Clark, Mrs Jen Sadler, Mrs Hattie Van Cleave and Mrs Ora Wall. The Country Club holds a board party at the Club house on Tuesday evening July 1.

South Park Martha Clark Jen Sadler Hattie van Cleave Ora Wall Country Club

Back to God Hour Sermon On Revelation Thyatira Message

The program continues the Revelation study focusing on the message to the church at Thyatira. Evening worship features a sermon style that emphasizes vigilance and faithfulness in Christian living. The broadcast airs on KIOA AM 640 and KEIB FM 2230, guiding listeners through biblical themes with a tone suited to a reflective worship service.

Obituary Mrs. John De Jong of Sully 79

Mrs. John De Jong of Sully died at home in Sully Sunday morning July 9 at age 79 from a heart ailment. Funeral services were held July 12 at the First Reformed Church of Sully with burial in Sully cemetery. A fuller life story will appear in The Chronicle on July 20.

John de Jong Sully Fam First Reformed Church

May James Dies In Tractor Accident Near Lyville

May James of Poweshiek County died Tuesday July 4 at age 20 when a tractor she was driving toppled and pinned her. She lived near Lyville, graduated Lynnville High, studied in Minot North Dakota, worked at Sully Cafe, and was a Church of God member. Survived by parents and four brothers. services held in Woodland Cemetery with Rev F W Lemons officiating.

May James Harold Dame Powshiek County Lyville Lynnville High School Northwestern Bible School Minot North Dakota Sully Cafe Church of God Min Pettijohn Church of

Obituary of Nicholas Schuring of Pella Iowa

Nicholas Schuring born February 2 1868 in Groningen Netherlands died July 9 1950 at his home in Pella Iowa aged 82 years 5 months 7 days He came to America in 187 at age eleven married Jane Van Der Post January 12 1893 who died May 23 1931 Survived by eight children Nick Schuring Otley Louis Schuring Knoxville Neal Schuring Pella Effie Van Dam Newton Dena Budding Pella Anna Vink Pella John Schuring Reasnor Cornice Schuring Pella 26 grandchildren 7 great grandchildren one sister Mrs Peter Van Herman Pella Funeral July 12 1950 at 130 from his home and 2 from Third Reformed church

Nicholas Schuring Klaas Schuring Cornelia van der Post Groningen Netherlands Pella Iowa America Jane van der Post Delis Anna Henry Nick Schuring Otley Louis Schuring Knoxville Neal Schuring Effie John K. van Dam Newton Dena Albert Budding John Vink John ‘Schuring Reasnor Cornice Schuring Aso Peter van Hemert Reformed Church Third Reformed Church

Card of Thanks for Holas Schuring Family

The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during his illness and after his death. They acknowledge sympathy, condolences, flowers, and tokens of respect sent by the community.

Holas Schuring

David Wilkes Dies at Age Eighty in Knoxville Iowa

David Wilkes died Tuesday evening at eighty years old. He lived with his daughter Mrs Carrie Grant at the A Ver Ploeg home in Oak Grove Nursery. Funeral was held Friday July 1 at 2 pm at Van Dyk Funeral Home. Interment in Graceland Cemetery Knoxville Iowa. A fuller obituary will run July 20 in The Chronicle.

David Wilkes Carrie Grant A. Ver Ploeg Oak Grove Nursery van Dyk Graceland Cemetery Knoxville Iowa Mr. Wilkes

Furnishings influence room mood and harmony

A home furnishings expert from Iowa State College explains that too much pattern creates visual wrestle in a room. She advises plain walls and rugs, balanced drapery, and quiet backgrounds to foster comfort. Plan color schemes around a focal rug or a central picture to unify the space.

June Brown Iowa State College

Butterfly Prize Captured by Mrs. Benning at Clarksville

Mrs. E H Benning of Clarksville captured a prize butterfly specimen with a seven inch wing spread.

E. H. Benning Clarksville

Lightning Burns Harry Reed in Barn Basement Bolt Strike

Lightning struck a barn during a thunderstorm ripping into the Reed home basement where Harry Reed of Lohrville sat near an electric water heater. The bolt severely burned him and caused extensive alarm in the neighborhood as rescuers rushed to assist.

Harry Reed Lohrville Reed Mr. Reed

Half Price Furniture and Rugs Sale With Odd Sayings

A quirky ad advertises a half price sale on items including a genuine hard maple end table for 4.95, sewing cabinets at 9.95, and one third off wool rugs. It touts discounted appliances and storage chests, citing overstock from Daystrom and brand swaps, with prices slashed to clear inventory.

Daystrom

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Porterville Aid Protestant Reformed Church L. J. Borst Th.b ST. Mary Catholic Church Anthony Haverkamp THE First Christian Reformed Church Simon Vroon Baptist Ladies Aid Lois James Table of Hats Rembrandt Philco Presto Cookers Armstrong’s Golden Star
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