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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
8
Leona Wok hosted sixteen friends for a birthday party at the L Hackett home Friday evening. Guests played games and enjoyed a lovely lunch prepared by the hostess.
A church group photo displays students and staff in four rows with names listed, including Miss Ew Wyngaarden Maxine Schakel Dorothy Van Ekeren and many others. The school’s demonstration service is scheduled for Sunday at 7 30 p m inviting parents and the public.
Those present were Mr and Mrs John J Buwalda the honored guests and children Lee Vriezelaar Joyce Vriezelaar Sara Alice and Ruth Mr and Mrs F Hiemstra Mr and Mrs Sam Poortinga Mr Frank Hiemstra and Elmer Stephen and David Mr and Mrs J C Hiem Maxine and Donald Mr and Mrs Westerkamp Francene Mildred Mr and Mrs Elmer Vogelang and Lenora Mr and Mrs John Ter Louw Mr and Mrs Bill Vos and Mr and Mrs Art Van Roekel Matilda and John
Local churches list services for CHURCHES FIRST REFORMED and BAPTIST CHURCH with morning worship Vacation Church School closing Children Day observances. OPEN BIBLE CHURCH invites Hubert Mitchell of Sumatra for Sunday evening slides and services Tuesday and Wednesday. SECOND CHURCH outlines guest preacher Rev. J Guichelaar from Brooten for all three services. RADIO SERMONETTE features Rev. J Guichelaar on KSO and KMA Saturday at 9:45 am.
The church holds Sunday school at 10 45 morning service led by Prof T Prins of Central College followed by an evening service at 7 30 hosted by Youth Fellowship Conference with speaker Mary Geegh of India.
Real estate transfers from County Seat include William De Geus to Francis De Geus for parts of sections 25 and 36 in 77 19, with $1 and value. Cora Vriezelaar to Mary Brause for lot 2 block 27 Knoxville, $1 and value. Joe M Johnston to Paul Grundman for undivided one fourth NE NW 12 75 20, $1. Anna Dykhuis to Kate Muilenberg for part of lot 5 block 4 Pella, $1 and value. Nell Muilenberg to Reina Kuiper for parts of lots 5 3 and 4 block 24 Pella, value. Dewey Fordetux to C C Eden for lots 10 and 11 block 1 Cordova, $360.00. in Mahaska County heirs of Alida Thomassen to John Vander Wert for Sec 18 76 17, $11,000. Antone Vander Waal to John Vander Wert for Sec 18 76 17, $6,750.00.
Mr and Mrs Sheldon Fillenworth and children Charles and Carol of Cedar Rapids visited over the weekend at the home of Mrs Fillenworths uncle D O Thomas. Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Pope a son last Saturday morning.
Four spraying demonstrations on Marion County farms will show chemical and cultural methods to control Canadian thistle and other noxious weeds. Demonstrations begin June 14 at 8 am in the southeast and proceed to 3 pm across Red Rock and southwest areas, using ultacide or sodium chlorate. Alumni interest outlined parts of the program alongside Central College ties and an Alumni Quarterly proposal.
On Saturday June 10 Dr H D Tate Iowa State College entomologist who has done work in Porto Rico will conduct a field conservation day tour for 4 H boys and girls under the leadership of Mervin Zeller county club agent and Johanna Fiene home demonstration agent. The group will meet at the Farm Bureau office and then go to a wooded place to study insects focusing on insects in general rather than pests.
The Alumni Association met in the New Central W. C. A. room with Miss Cunera Van Emmerik presiding and Miss Roorda as secretary. Rev John Kenning opened with prayer. Martha Firth was named Director of Alumni Affairs. Robert Williams and Richard Drost were re elected, Florence Van Sittert named treasurer. Reports from chapters nationwide highlighted 30 to 60 attendees at home gatherings.
Iowa State Fair officials announced over 18000 dollars in cash prizes plus numerous special awards for 4-H members at the 1939 exposition. More than 25000 4-H participants are eligible with an expected 2000 to 3000 farm youths competing from August 23 to September 1.
The 1939 exposition will feature youths in final state championship events over ten days. Major 4-H prizes include beef cattle, dairy heifers, pigs, lambs, poultry, club records, agricultural demonstrations, judging contests, and health and home economics awards. Interested contestants can request the premium list from the state fair board in Des Moines or the Ames 4-H department.
Readers from Volga South Dakota thank the paper for its May 4 issue and its photos of old friends. They announce plans to celebrate their parents 60th anniversary on June 7 and send thanks to all contributors. signed by Mr. and Mrs. G De Jong.
Oliver Gause spent the summer with son Lester Gause and family in Lynnville. The Van Doorns visited Oskaloosa. Elmer Elscott, with Melvin and Iva Vander Pel, marked Elmer’s ninth birthday. Jessie Will and Walter shared Memorial Day near Perry. Overbergen hosted a birthday party for Willemsen near Pella. Tunis Van Haaften and Al Overeen celebrated Willemsen birthdays with Irene Willemsen in attendance.
Mrs Henry Willemsen, Mr John Elscott and family visited the John Brand home near New Sharon Sunday afternoon. Other visitors were Mr and Mrs Harry Brand and Rev Jean. Frances Brand is spending a few days this week with her cousin Irene Elscott.
Otley residents Carl Fraken family and others spent Memorial Day with relatives in Otley and nearby towns. Attendees included Willemsens from near Otley, Vonk family from Reasner, Vink family from Pella, and many others visiting relatives in Knoxville, Monroe, Colfax, Runnells, Eldon, Harvey, Martinsburg, Linby, and Denison area. Several graduates and family gatherings noted with multiple house-to-house visits and dinners.
Irene remained with her brother in Greeley Colorado after a week visit at their son Roy Vriezelaar's home. Numerous relatives from Newton Monroe New Sharon Prairie City Des Moines and Knoxville visited over the week at various homes including the R. V. Mekeover Wm. Roush and S. E. Harvey households.
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