Society to Meet Tuesday Evening and Birthday Club Event
United Service Women hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening at the Legion Hall with guest Gene Saunders Rehabilitation director at Knoxville Iowa Veterans Hospital. Red Cross report and gifts for veterans wives and children. Afternoon tea planned at Mrs Fox 701 Main Street. Birthday Club hosted by Thelma Van Hemert on East Washington Street with Mrs De Cook and Mrs Van Roekel absent and Maude Nihart visiting. Professor Schnelker remains in Pella for summer study after recital in college chapel.
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United Service Women
Tueday
I Gion Hall
Gene Saunders
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Iowa
Legion Auxiliary
Daughters of Union Veterans
Red Cross
Wives Club
Thelma van Hemert
Washington Street
Dave de Cook
Nelie van Roekel
Maude Nihart
Eastern Star
Pella
Order of the Eastern Star
Paul Blommers
Logan
Boone
O.K.S
Geneva Saunders
Central College
Lillian Ritter
Florence Buerkens
Marie Smith
Hattie van Cleave
Leona Reuvers
4 H Club Met At Van Maanen Home
4 H Club gatherings at the Van Maanen home featured canning demonstrations on strawberries and talks on etiquette foods prep and table manners. Darlene Van Zomeren and Ellen June led the program committee while hostesses served refreshments. Sunshine Mission Circle held its annual picnic in West Park with a pot luck supper and program. A separate dinner at the Coffee Shop honored Vacation Bible School teachers and workers from the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Oak
Scott U
Jorence
Frances van Maanen
Brammel
Janice van Zemeren
Florence van Madnen
Veldhuizen
Sunshine Mission Circle
West Park
A. A. Swanson
Bible School of the Baptist Church
Betty Bruinekoool Dixon to Be Heard in Piano Recital
Betty Bruinekool Dixon of Knoxville will present a piano recital at Douwstra Chapel on June 28 at 8 00 p m She trained under Sadler and Carrie Cox Van der Ploeg in Pella and Knoxville She studied at Oberlin and Juilliard and earned honors in high school She is a mother of two and a soldier's wife with recent service in Europe and work at the Ve hospital in Knoxville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Bruinekool Dixon
Betti Bruincks
Dixon
Knoxville
Douwstra Chapel
Pella
Sadler
Carrie Cox” van der Ploeg
Oberlin
Aseh School of Music
Ve Hospital
Tory Io
Juilliard
Legion Auxiliary Meets in Scion Hall June Fifth
The Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting in Scion Hall on June 5 with strong attendance. Officers elected: President Hildegarde Newt, Dora Lauter, Anna Dykhu. Historian Henrietta. Sergeant at Arms Gladys Rinehart. Board Members Kate Thomas, va Van Toorn, Catherine V. Refreshments followed after retirement of colors.
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Alic Hoeksema
Noun
Hildegarde Newt
Dora
Sophia Lauter
Anna Dykhu
Henrietta
Gladys Rinehart
Kate Thomas
Va van Toorn
Catherine V
Work Permit Requirements for Minors
Children under 18 applying via school must obtain an Employer's Agreement from their employer first. Bring the form to the school office to complete blanks. Those under 16 need a Doctor's Health Certificate and parental signature through the school. Those over 16 need only a certificate of age.
White butterflies signal cabbage worm trouble ahead
Reading a simple omen, white butterflies hovering over cabbage plants indicate an approaching danger from the green cabbage worm. The text treats the butterfly as the parent of the pest, suggesting a natural linkage between the two insects.
Des Moines Wedding of Miss Shuler and Captain Langerak
Miss Ann Catherine Shuler and Captain Clarence Langerak wed May 16 at Central Presbyterian Church Des Moines. Guests included relatives and friends. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs John D Shuler Des Moines. The couple will reside in Memphis Tennessee where Clarence serves as assistant to the Ruse Operations Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Catherine Shuler
Clarence Lanxerak
Central Presbyterian Church of
Des Moines
John D. Shuler
Obituary for Rachel May Brand of Pella
Rachel May Brand daughter of Henry and Catharina Hand was born January 1900 in Sully and died in Pella at forty two years, five months, and two days. She moved to Pella with her parents twenty two years ago and leaves her mother, My Brand, two sisters Jennie Vander Kamp and Sarah Renaud, three brothers Jacob Sully Edward and Louis of Iowa Falls, two nieces, eleven nephews and many friends. Services were at Van Dyk Funeral Home conducted by H B Hayhoe of Ottawa, Canada on Monday June 11 at 2:00 pm. Her father died in 1933. She professed faith at twenty and sang hymns in illness. Her family notes her peace in death and witness to Christ.
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Rachel May Brand
Henry and
Catharina Hand
Sully
Dune Tes
Pella
My Brand
Jennie Vander Kamp
Sarah Renaud
Jacob
Edward
Louis
Iowa Falls
H. EB. Hayhoe
Ottawa
Canada
van Dyk
Pfe
Myron Renaud
Germany
Jesus Christ
Acknowledgment of Gratitude for Rachel Brand Loss
The Brand family thanks neighbors and friends for cards flowers and visits during Rachel’s illness and for prayers encouragement and sympathy at her passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel
Catherine Brand
Isaac Van Nimwegen dies at 70 in Oskalooza Town
Isaac Van Nimwegen born August 9 1874 in Poll Town was a lifelong Pella resident. He died June 6 1904 at Mercy Hospital Oskalooza Town aged 70 years 8 months 27 days. He married Alice Van Wyk February 27 1907 and they had son Marion and a grandson. His wife son and grandson mourn his loss alongside two sisters, Mrs Kate Denen of Birmingham Iowa and Mrs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac van Nimwegen
Baastian van Nimwegen
Mike Maasdam
Poll Town
Mercy
Marion
Kate Denen
Birmingham
Iowa
Card of Thanks for Isaac Van Nimwegen and family
The Van Nimwegen family thanks friends and neighbors who aided them during Isaac Van Nimwegen s illness and after his death. They appreciate expressions of sympathy and floral tokens from those who cared. Mrs J Van Nimwegen and Mrs Marion Van Imwexen.
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Fath
Isaac van Nimwegen
J. van Nimwegen
Marion van Imwexen
Obituary: Merle Elmer Wessels Drowns Fishing in Iowa
Merle Elmer Wessels a 24 year old theology student from Holland Michigan died June 1 in Sigourney Iowa while fishing. He was born October 3, 1920 the second son of Luke and Ella Wessels and married Kathryn McCreery on January 31, 1942 in Lancaster Missouri. Their son Michael Luke was six months old at his death. He studied at Central College and Western Theological Seminary and had been ill for years seeking treatment at Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota.
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Merle Elmer Wessels
Holland
Michigan
Sigourney
Iowa
Merle Elmer Wes
Luke
Ella Wessels
Belmond
Immanuel Reformed Church
Meservey High School
Pleasant Prairie Academy
German Valley
Minois
Lyle Guiter
Michael Luke
Weasels
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minnesota
Harry McCreery
Reverend Luke Wessels Died in Drowning at Belmond
The obituary notes the death by drowning of Reverend Luke Wessels at Belmond. He was 2d years, 7 months and 28 days old and described as a faithful pulpiteer with many friends. Survived by widow, a son Michael Luke, parents Mr and Mrs Luke Wessels, brother Marvin in the U S Army, sisters Lorraine and Lila Ruth Johnson Kanawha, aged grandfather, and numerous uncles aunts and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessels
Altho
Michael Luke
Luke Wessely
Marvin
U.S
Lorraine
Lila Ruth’ Johnson
Kanawha
Aivit
Keikens
Belmond
Manny
Sugar Saving Campaign at the Table
A home economist urges starting sugar reductions at the family table to sustain desserts on a tight budget. She recommends using cane and corn syrup honey molasses and substitutions to stretch food value while keeping sweetness. Fully ripened fruits require little sugar and can sweeten salads and desserts.
Vacation Time Strengthens Families Says Iowa Study
A summary from the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station notes vacation time helps families reconnect. When members pursue individual interests at home or work, trips for a week or summer allow parents and children to catch up, learn about one another, and enjoy shared activities, revealing how fun family life can be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
Soldier Addresses Lt RC Van Vark 0-2062854 Sqdn 0
Gerrit R. Klein 17068615 Sydn 1 Replacement Depot Kearns Utah Howard Paul Gosselink A/S Cc 2 GLNTS Great Lakes Illinois Pie Hendrick Ftd Sebring Mla
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RC. van Vark
Sebring
Mla
Howard Paul Gosselink
Great Lakes
Ilinois
Pie. Gerrit R. Klein
Kearns
Utah
Big Losses From Stray Animals Reported Across Counties
County auditors from six counties reported total losses of 191202 dollars due to stray dogs wolves and other predators last year. The survey by C W McDonald of Iowa State College showed 18282 sheep killed with 4893 in bounties and 15850 for 1 loss claims, but many claims were denied or prorated. Crawford County led in total payments with 4920 dollars and Ringgold County recorded the highest sheep toll at 506 killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawa
C. W. McDonald
Towa State
County Boards of Supervisors
Crawford County
Ringold County
Great Need for Fats Continues Women urged to help
George B. Sheehe Iowa District Representative of the Supply War Food Administration stresses essential fat salvage for rural and urban areas. He notes the War Food Administration views fat and tallow collection as vital to the war effort, citing national production figures and the role of rendering plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Sheehe
Iowa
Acm
Wartime fats and oils drive conservation effort
The article notes that half the fat and oil produced comes from inedible sources and soap remains vital for health and morale during war. It cites 1940 41 consumption of fats in soap and packaging at 1 754 000 000 pounds, with 1945 projected around 1 190 000 000 pounds. It warns of dwindling salvage fats stocks by July 1 1945 and the need for patriotic homemaker conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
Sheche
Office of Price Administration
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Fox
Dykra
Group of Friends
Prof. Schnelker
Josef Schnelker
Caesar Franck
Francois Couperie
Charles J. Willer
Henri Dubois
Schnelker
Schumann
van Maanen
DeVoe
Vander Linden
Rexall Drug Store
Methodist Circle
Wynia
Evans
Owens
Johnseman
Treiusu
James
Bessie Brooks
Nina Blommers
Jesus
Lee Jarman
Toonerville
Herman Notting
Gosselink
Porter Grove
Alfred Gosseink
God
Tam
Carrie van Ginkel
Man
Ben
Tie
Mary Sack
Elizabeth ‘Lautenhaueh
Amelia ‘Turkstra
Abraham
Jacl van Ninaweyen
van Nimwexen
Haverkamp
Oakwood
France
Allen’s Store
Kuyper Builders Material Co
Boat Furniture CO
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