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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1948

Page

9

Methorlist Seomet Wednesday reunion described

A long fragmented account covers a Methorlist Seomet reunion at Mrs John Maes home with many names, prayers, songs and planned future meetings. The text lists attendees from several families, notes a memorial service for departed members, and mentions a potluck dinner and hospital fundraiser details.

John Ma Clarence Wegelaar John Wey Voy John Ident Walter Her Notting Dim ‘Joral Jim Klyn Herman Notting Earl Owens Walter Koopmt Carl Gages Ninaners Ek Tart Des Moines Potluck Koopman Sarl Owens

Iowa Federated Clubs Sponsor Music Contests Today

The Iowa Federation of Music Clubs announces Young Artists Auditions and Student Musician Contests organized by the National Federation of Music Clubs to be held in spring. National advisors include Carl Friedberg and others. top winners may perform with NBC network orchestra. Entries via Miss Ruth Emmert, Hes Meines, Iowa.

Iowa Federation of Mu Clubs Naional Federation of Music Clubs Bebe Wit Dorks Adi Des Moines Farmer Mlonide S. Cox Berton Tatter Lown Ruth Emmert Woodland Avenue Hes Meines Thmn Whnee Pan Sehimain Ray College of Fine Arts Coe College Cedar Rapids Authounees Carl Friedberg Fiano Dasha Heifetz Violi Maria” Kurenko Richard Hanelli Vaieey Powersons Regiden Keith Helt Att University Bgredd Cive Slo00 Inc NBC Ud Onjean Boumert

Savings Bond Sales Trail Quota Across Iowa Counties

Savings bond drive opened April 15 shows $42,277,689 raised after eight weeks, only 42 percent of a $100 million goal. Warin notes diverse county results with 15 counties at 50 percent or more. South Lee leads at 79.37 percent, Sundy and Marion, Mahaska and Jasper display mid range figures with county totals and percentages.

United States Savings Roger F. Warin Iowa South Lee County Sundy County Marion County Mahaska County Jasper County

Uncle Sam seeks Zone Deputy Collectors in Midwest

The United States Civil Service Commission invites applications for Zone Deputy Collector posts in Iowa Minnesota and Nebraska with a June 30 1948 deadline. Salaries listed at 2644 annually. Many Minnesota openings are in small towns outside Minneapolis Saint Paul and Duluth and candidates willing to work nonmetropolitan areas are preferred. Further exam details available from the Civil Secretary at a local post office or the Information Office Eighth U S Civil Service Regional Office Saint Paul Minnesota.

United States Civil Servi Commission Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Minneapolis Saint Paul Duluth Sint Paul Eighth U. 8 Civil Service Regial Office Saint Paul 1

Alligator Gift From Louisiana Thrives At Des Moines Station

A customer crashed into a Des Moines filling station last fall and offered attendant Forest Kooker a present from Louisiana. Kooker accepted and received a live baby alligator that continues to thrive on a diet of hamburger and live minnows.

Des Moines Forest Kooker Louisiana Kooker

Cannady Van De Voort Wedding at Methodist Church

May 27 ceremony at the Kirksville Methodist Church united Mrs Cannady of Kirksville and Ereth Van De Voort of Pella Iowa. Officiants Rev D E Nenind Rev RK Staunaaty. Attendants included Rev M ister, Mr F of Pella, and many Cannaday family members. Reception followed with tea and cake. couple plans to reside in Mel ln and teach at Pella High School.

Reson Aene Pella Park Beat Thee Nana Sonvo Gear Tarniat Tore Keller de Meane Myc Praane Ciny Clark Beale Reber Carnes Ata Geopee Barnes Obie Myo Ane Chit Tbe Clan Mio Hiden Chitdyeny Mie Cannady Vande Voort Methodist Church Kirksville Ereth van de Voort Lia Towa D. E. Nenind Fred Pyes RK. Staunaaty F of Pella Brether-In Freon Ronnie Detwiler Alw Andie Charles Mai Re Alen Charle Martin Cannaday Philip Rh van Zante Bouttonaire Ole Cannaday Mather Martin Cana K. D. Situa Chath “Cannas Perrogni Vourt Frank Wet Ne van Zante Oris Missouri Melln Pella High School

Churches Gospel Hall Service and Weekday Sessions

George T. Pinches hosts Bible Class and Sunday services at 11:00 am and 7:40 pm with a midweek awakening voice discussion at 7:45 pm on The Greatest Hope of Triumph. First Reformed Church led by A Haverkamp D D holds morning worship at 9:30 am, Sunday School, and evening praise.

George ‘T. Pinches Ane Pine Sive A Awakening Voice First Reformed Church A. Haverkamp D.D Abraham

Pella Church Hosts Holiday Week of Services and VBS

Rev Strachan preaches at 11:00 am Sunday service as Evangelists from Scotland lead evening evangelistic services at 7:45 pm this week except Saturday. Special music features two electric harps. Daily Vacation Bible School runs 9:00 to 11:30 am all week with a hearty welcome to all Pella children.

Anderson Strachan Gs Pam Pella

Heart Knowledge and Spiritual Growth Sermon Series

J. Borst minister and Bible school conduct worship with a 7 20 pm service featuring sermons on Hindrances to Spiritual Growth and Moments of Music. Duet by Mrs A Intveld and Mrs A De Bruin. A cordial welcome to all, come early and call upon God for blessing.

J. Borst Bible School Christian Endeavor Rvice A. Intveld A. de Bruin

First Christian Reformed Church Revival Sermons

Rev Simon Vroon leads Divine Worship at 230 a.m. and 730 p.m. in Reformed Revival sermons. The program features Love for God's House at 1230 with Back to God Hour on your dial.

Simon Vroon

RST Baptist Church Invites to Morning and Evening Worship

A fragment from a church notice invites parishioners to attend services at RST Baptist Church Winstead with morning worship at 10 15 a m and evening service titled What God does for the Soul It lists ministers and Sunday School.

RST Baptist Church Winstead Em. Churel

Obituary of Mrs John Krusemann of Pella Iowa

Mrs John Krusemann died at home in Pella Iowa on Monday June 4 194k at age 76 She was survived by husband John two daughters Mrs Henry Rus of Pella Everett Krusemann of Minnesota and Mayion Krusemann of California nine step grandchildren and two brothers Gerrit Versteeg and John Versteeg Interment Oakwood Cemetery services held June 9 at 1 50 PM from Van Dyk Funeral Home and 2 00 PM at Kirst Christian Reformed Church Rev S Vroon officiating Card of thanks notes express appreciation for support and care during long illness

John Krusemann Third Street Pella Towa John Krusermann Henry Rus Everett Kruseman Va Minn Mayion Krusemann California Bella

Nellie Quartel Dies at 84 in Home for the Aged

Nellie Quartel aged 84 years 11 months 18 days died Friday June 11 1948 at the Home for the Aged. She was daughter of Koenrand Quartel and Zoetje Vander Kraan and was predeceased by her parents and a brother Atie Quartel. Funeral Monday June 14 1948 at 2 00 p.m. from the Home for the Aged with Rev A H Maverkamp officiating in Portergrove Cemetery family plot.

Nellie Quartel Koenrand Quartel Zoetje Vander Kraan Atie Quartel Home For the A. H Maverkamp Diarg Portergrove

Wildlife babies should be left wild and not picked up

The State Conservation Commission warns against picking up lost birds and wildlife. Superintendent Leaverton explains the danger to orphans and the risk of harming the mother and other animals. observers should contact local conservation officers who will safely recover and care for the young at the Game Barn at Buon.

Leton Gane Vomntsien Mineo Alscay Gani Leaverton Amai Buon

How About Your Driving Habits

A historical public safety notice prompts readers to assess driving habits. It questions obedience to traffic laws, careful stopping for school buses, adherence to speed limits, safe parking, and avoidance of drinking while driving. The aim is to reduce traffic fatalities during a yearly safety drive.

National Safety Council State Department of Public Safety Department

Durable goods show demand easing and factory output holdbacks

The report notes durable goods demand easing with production limited by supply and no significant cuts in postwar demand. Automobiles remain near replacement levels while machinery, refrigerators, and passenger cars are linked to war-era effects. Food prices are expected to fall seasonally but stay above 1947 levels with meat and turkey supplies improving later this year.

Totter Turkey Japan

Iowans Doubling Their Fishing License Purchases

State conservation officials report Iowans bought vastly more fishing and hunting licenses this year. The combined licenses totaled about 50,9000, up sharply from 27801 last year, aided by mild spring and low stream levels. Officials expect continued growth and see more optimism for fall game populations.

BS Commission

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