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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
8
The Portergrove Cemetery Aid will meet Tuesday, dine at the home of Moan Zemeren. Wedding notices include Ada Roose and Wilmer Kats tied in marriage at the bride's mother's home. Officiating clergyman, wedding attire, and a 70-guest reception are detailed. Funeral for Ervin P. Van Steenis scheduled with services at First Reformed Church.
Announced engagement and approaching marriage of Madeline Janet to Laren A. West of Bella. The nuptials were planned after an afternoon ceremony at Anulder, Colorado, with details noting the families Me. and Mrs. HW. Wriezelain af Otley and others.
Mrs Baysinger born December 1 died in a Portland car accident May 0. The family lists husband, sister Mrs Vernon Hartgraves, stepfather Tunis G Klein of Pella. Funeral at Cooperative Funeral Homes with Reverend Pinehes officiating. burial Oakwood Cemetery.
The Ver Wely sisters and Mrs Mora V Wely Hint of Los Angeles were among mourners at the funeral of Mr. Vander Zs whose death occurred after illness. Services were held June 7 at 2 PM from the Presbyterian Church in Georgetown with Rev. Robert Nicholl officiating. Interment followed at Alvarado Cemetery with burial train from Georgetown by rail. Family notes express gratitude to the people of Pella for kindness shown during the time of bereavement.
The article continuation notes a soil commissioner in Marion County long employed on the farm, now linked to the Mars Hall Canning facility. It praises his extensive service, suggests he should be relieved from duties due to difficulty in continuing attendance, and commends him for a commendable record as possibly the best district in Iowa.
A listing of church announcements describes services at First Reformed, First Baptist, Church of the Open Bible, and other congregations. It details Sunday worship times, Sunday School, evening services, and a two week Daily Vacation Bible School starting in June for Bella region children, with daily sessions from 2:00 AM to 4:00 PM and special nightly services led by Rev. and Mrs. Harry Strachan.
A fragmentary church notices page lists services at Third and Second Reformed Churches and Gospel Hall. It mentions Sunday worship with hymns, a Lord's Supper, sermons by Reverends Ve Dhevath and Vinehes, Sunday School, and a hospital visit with thanks for flowers and gifts.
The Rev Simian Vieen arranges a Reformed Revival at the Dreher Family Altar preaching to the Parstar audience. A Back to God message frames the tone as attendees seek spiritual renewal and guidance through the sermon.
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