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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1950
Page
9
Mrs. Pearl Van Gorp hosted a farewell gathering at her home as a courtesy to Mrs. Elizabeth Sadler of Huntington West Virginia. The event served as a reunion of former friends with attendees enjoying a memorable occasion.
A fragment notes Mrs. Mark Shaw of Men and Martin Snow of Denver, Colo, as out-of-town guests for a sumptuous dinner in a basement rooms, linked to Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre during a play titled Our American.
Thelma Irene Van Roekel and Martyn Grant Klimstra were married in a candlelight ceremony at First Reformed Church Pella on June 6. Rev Anthony Haverkamp officiated as the double ring vows were exchanged with Wagner music and organ by Mrs B Dahm and a solo by Mr Fred Whalley. The bride wore a lace gown with a draped yoke, and the ceremony featured palms, candelabra, and gladioli amid a formal setting.
The article details the wedding of Miss Nola Boot and Mr. Klimstra with bridesmaid Miss Boot, best man Mr. Voss, and several ushers. It covers the ceremony attire, floral arrangements, reception for 150 at church parlors, hostesses, guest book and gifts, post wedding plans, and notes on the couple’s education and future home. It also reports a 4-H meeting of the Victory Strivers with activities, films, and Rally Day plans.
Church notes announce a 10 00 am Bible School and class and an 11 00 am Lord's Supper service with Words Spoken speaker. This Thursday Mr gives an address titled A Forecast of the Glorious Coming Kingdom.
At 9:30 am the Bible-school hour features Monah Learns God's Missionary Purpose. Morning Worship includes Preparatory Message A Pardoninge Gout pant duinier n To Work For Kern Den Adel Opan. Senior and College COE Society leads Who Makes Up Your Mind. Leader Logan Van der Leest. singer Jon. Sermon series God Sp Men Laych. Mission laying With Fire Moments of Music in the p.m. Gospel Sacred Vin G. Lloyd Menning. A cordial welcome to all to share in services. Temple Time radio broadcast at one What Is A stian Rev Harland Steele.
Edward WH Tanis, minister, leads at 9 30 Sunday School and 10 45 communion service. The Wings of a Dove is referenced as part of the program.
The Adult Ladies' Sunday School Class of the First Reformed Church will meet Friday June 8 in the church parlor. The Ladies Aid of the Second Reformed Church will also meet in the church parlor.
The Chronicle received a plaque for national recognition in Service to Agriculture. The award, the first of its kind for the paper, adds to a trophy collection from prior Iowa State College and association contests. The piece notes past honors and continued support for agricultural improvement projects and plowing events.
Mrs SH Wormhoudt entertained friends Friday afternoon from three to five o clock. Her home was decorated with peonies and roses. A social time was enjoyed and refreshments served in the dining room. Mrs Florence Fisher and Miss Dorothy Wormhoudt poured. The hostess was assisted by her daughters Mrs Mary Van Meter and Mrs Jane Crawford.
Glenwood angler Don Hammers holds the Spirit Lake record for the largest northern pike. His entry weighed 15 pounds 15 ounces and measured 45 inches, leading the current standings for the lake.
Anthony Haverkamp leads services at First Reformed Church with Sunday School at 2.30 am and morning worship including the Lord's Supper. Evening praise highlights The Glory of Unconscious Neanty with timings for prayer and senior Christian endeavors.
The Trinity Christian Church announces a morning worship with minister Viven and Lund speaking at 8:00 am. Listeners can join KEBS for the service if unable to attend. Scriptures include references to resurrection and faith.
Morning worship at 9 30 a m and afternoon worship at 2 30 p m. Family vesper hour at 5 00 p m broadcast over KWDM Des Moines by the pastor and his family.
Fifty years ago William Mc Kinley was President of the United States, William Boyd Allison of Dubuque and John H. Gear of Burlington were U.S. Senators from Iowa. Leslie M. Shaw of Denison was Governor, noting other figures such as Thomas Hedge of Burlington, Joe R. Lane of Davenport, David B. Henderson of Dubuque, Gilbert N. Haugen of Northwood, and Robert G. Cou Tipton. John F. Lacey of
A historical survey notes June as the favored wedding month for Iowa brides while most brides marry Iowa men. It reports 148 men from states including Illinois and Minnesota seeking Iowa brides, with median ages around mid-twenties and an Iowa bride median age around mid-twenties.
Fragmentary OCR lists Hull of Des eoburn, Red J. Smith of Council Blutts, Jonathan BP. Dole liver of Bort, James P. Conner of Den and Lot Thomas as representatives in a congress or conference. Names appear garbled but indicate a group acting as delegates.
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