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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
8
Society gathers at the Braams home near New Sharon to celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with flowers, pink and silver decor, and refreshments served by their children amid many letters and cards of congratulation from neighbors and friends.
Create lively outdoor tables using porch terrace or garden as a background. Use bright linen, colored pottery, plants, fresh flowers, and varied glassware to craft a festive scene. Mix tablecloths with cushions, consider bridge tables, and feature mirror centerpieces or brass containers to spark conversation.
Bernice Janet Klein of West Washington Street Pella wed Day Downey of Montezuma at their home in a 7 PM ceremony conducted by Rev. Harold Schut. The event drew ninety five guests with pink and white peonies and gladiolas in decor. The couple will reside in Pella on North Main, Downey working at the Rolseveen Company office.
Lorraine Durham of Knoxville is honored at a prenuptial shower for her upcoming marriage to William Van Gorp of Pella. The party featured games, a two course luncheon, and prizes for high and second place. Also noted are 4-H Club Rally Day plans in Marion County and club activities with the Scott Uneedus group.
Miss Adams speaks at a presentation by the State Office representatives followed by a program of rhythmic music including waves of Tory and Cshebo sar pieces. The Rural Women's Chorus offers a farewell after presenting awards and recognizing Brownlee Helpe.
Second Reformed Church led by Minister R. J. Vanden Berg offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m with a lesson titled Haggai Unites the Building of God s House Morning Worship at 1045 a m on The Creed Universal and Evening Worship at 730 p m with The Bewildering Mixture The notices present a compact weekly church timetable.
Rev Chris wen leads Baptist Church with Church School at 9 30 and Morning Worship at 10 45 The Pastor's message titled The Riches of His Vesper service omits evening ice and offers a 4 00 vesper performed by the young people in a semi dramatic worship event Welcome attendees
The Church of the Open Bible hosts revival meetings led by Evangelist Wm Willard from Kearney Neb with evening services at 7 30 and 6 30 for the revival week Evangelist Willard promotes a hopeful message and spiritual renewal at the church along with morning and evening worships and Sunday school at 9 30 and 11 00 respectively
At 0 p.m. Rev. RD Deuwstra leads an evening praise service at the Holland church. The sermon title is A Life Worthy of the Gospel and focuses on faithful living and devotion.
The Rev. J. P. Piknart of the Oskaloosa Christian Reformed church will speak over radio station KSO Des Moines next Saturday at 10 15. The service features Rev Af Monsna and Rev D Hollebeek taking charge with preaching by the pastor at the church service slot.
Rev. G Menning leads Sunday School and a 2:00 Holland Service at First Church. The congregation continues with "Haggai the Building" study and "Spiritual Athletics No 1 Striving for the Prize" as part of church programs.
A poem from James Kear of Kear and Sons, New York, reflects on tulip time in Holland. It contrasts peaceful blossoms with war’s toll as guns across the Zuider Zee drown seagull cries and graves color the beds, ending with Adin Ballou.
Frederika residents cast a unanimous ballot approving a bond issue with 115 ayes and no nays, signaling solid local support for the project.
A Red Oak district meeting of town patrolmen county sheriffs and city officers concluded without incident as a burglar alarm at a clothing store rang out. A would be thief in the area had attempted to steal a car during the officers’ convention but abandoned the plan and left the vehicle elsewhere.
A cottage cheese based salad combines creamed cheese with chives and anchovies for a main course or buffet side. Fresh vegetables, tomatoes, and crisp lettuce provide color, while anchovy strips garnish. The dish can be prepared in advance and plated just before serving.
William Kruithof, 77 years old, died Friday May 31 at 10 30 p m after a stroke. He lived with Leon and Minnie Simonse on Columbus street and came from Dakota to spend his later days. Survived by a brother and sister in Michigan. Funeral services were held Monday June 8 at Pella Burial Association Funeral Home, with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs Arie Tesseling died at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Alex Van Vark on a farm near Otley Friday night at eighty three. She was a widow with her only daughter as survivor. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Burial petition Funeral Home with Reverend G Menning of the Third Reformed Church in charge. Interment was in Graceland Cemetery.
D L Wynia aged 75 years 4 months 9 days died after a lingering illness at his daughter Mrs J A Klyn’s home East First Street He was born near Cincinnati Ohio grew up near Sheboygan Wisconsin moved to Sioux County as a youth married Dena Il ling a later moved to Pella 40 years ago He was head engineer at Pella Municipal light plant from 1911 to 1935 His wife predeceased him in 1906 and five children Nellie Ruwaard Louis Andrew Marion and Mrs J A Elyn all of Pella plus two brothers Will of Sheldon and Charles of Akron Iowa Funeral services Friday at 1 30 from the home and 2 00 from Second Reformed church Rev R J Vanden Berg in charge Interment Oakwood cemetery
The Nollen Drug Store, established 25 years ago by the late G. H. Nollen in Newton, will continue under his widow Mrs. G. H. Nollen and daughter Lorraine. The staff expands with pharmacist Joe Heffner and sales aide Gla endel joining the team, promising continued service with conscience and understanding and a goal of complete customer satisfaction.
Iowa State College Extension recommends summer fallow with a sequence of plowing and cultivation starting after grain harvest to exhaust bindweed roots. Over two to three years, alternating cultivation and winter cover crops like rye or wheat can eradicate heavy infestations. Duckfoot cultivator cuts roots while drainage along fences requires caution. sodium chlorate application targets small patches but is less effective in large fields.
Susan criticizes a shopping bargain as she examines a new sweater from her mother, who defends the purchase amid family chatter about clothing choices and frugal shopping.
A mother and daughter clash over a sweater bought as a bargain. The tale shows how family budgeting and early shopping training shape teens ability to manage money and select outfits within set limits. Iowa Child Welfare Research Station notes the value of teaching budgeting and garment returns.
Marion County 4-H marks a health examination day on July 2 with doctor and dentist volunteers. The event aims to promote healthier living and offers testing to spot treatable issues, with trophies for improvement and recognition of the healthiest boy in 1939. The program includes tours for members and families and a visit by Extension Forester Truman G. Engelking on July 10.
A note about Conservation Day for boys and girls aged 4 to 11 covering Forestry and Wildlife. The original June 17 or 18 date was unsuitable to Mr Engelking. Seed for Hew gari is available free at the Farm Bureau Office and can be planted by June 15 along field ends or waste spots by a ditch.
Mr and Mrs Henry Hockedy of Oskaloosa observe a double milestone with their 66th wedding anniversary and Mrs Hockedy’s 84th birthday, while Mr Hockedy also marks his 89th birthday on May 20. Both were born in slavery in Missouri.
City engineer Virgil Knight discovers a scheme using yellow clay mud balls coated in paraffin to clear scale buildup in Indianola water pipes. Balls, smaller than six inch diameters, are fed for two weeks and forced through clogged lines, pushing water flow to rise as the balls progress and dissolve if stuck. The method reportedly elevated flow by climbing sixteen feet of upright pipe.
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