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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1946

Page

7

Webster Van Houweling Wedding in Colorado Springs

Miss Margaret Webster daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Carter and Lt Paul A Van Houweling son of Mr and Mrs Marion Van Houweling of Pella Iowa married February 3 at First Methodist church Colorado Springs. The double ring ceremony featured floral decor, bridesmaids led by Eva Anderson, and a reception in the church parlor.

Webster—Van Houweling Colorado Springs Caret Telegraph Palin Paul van Houweling Margaret Webster D. W. Carter E. Caramillo Paul A. van Houweing Marion van Houweling Pella Iowa First Methodist Church Cyrus Albertson Eva Anderson Siste Mary Julianne Ardith van Houweling Miss Dorisherd Marilyn van Houweling Bridesgroom Robert Terry Richard Stark Gerald van Touweling Verda Lawrie Bernard Ve Truy First Alexander Film Company Glen Eyrie Order of the Eastern Star Order Junella Ften Bert van Haaften Will Verros Harvey Third Reformed Church L. Borst Madelyn van Haaflen Jerold Steenbeck

Golden Wedding of Gerrit and Mattie Dykstra in Prairie City

The Dykstras celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home in Prairie City with over 100 guests. Daughters and relatives helped host, while talks by local pastors and memories shared highlighted a day of gifts and gratitude. Several relatives attended from nearby towns and states, with some unable to attend.

Gerrit, Dykstra Prairie City Walter Harrison Gail Timmons Louis Birkenho Rene Dykstra Mattie van Oostrung Bethel Pella 5. Huibregtse First Reformed Church of Des Moines Prairie City Church W. Rozenberg

Notice of Tank Wagon Service Discontinuation

Gerrit Loverink announces the stoppage of his tank wagon service due to ill health and thanks patrons for their loyalty. Settlements may be made at his home.

Gerrit Loverink

Community lunch and WWII plaque notice in Knoxville IA

The League for Service of the First Reformed Church invites on Saturday March 9 to a lunch and soup supper in the Boertje Building. A bronze WWII memorial plaque will honor county residents, names to be added by postcard. Contact Mrs. Floyd Shotwell or Mrs. C A Cascheer in Knoxville Iowa. Sponsored by United Service Women of America Unit 78.

League For Service of the First. Reformed Church Boertje Marion County Court House Floyd Shotwell Knoxville Towa C. A. Cascheer Lowa United Service Women of America, Inc Unit 78

Auxiliary observing Community Service Month event report

Legion Auxiliary members observed Community Service Month amid weather concerns with a large crowd. Treasurer M Dera Bauer reported 846.03 balance from February dinners and lunches, funds approved for a 500 bond, plus 25 to Red Cross and 26 to the Infantile Paralysis Campaign. Members discussed health chairwoman notes, new co chair, and March birthday outreach in Knoxville for hospitalized veterans.

Legion Auxiliary M Dera Bauer Red Cross Knoxville Ames United Service Women Cora Klein Lula Smith Vander Kieft Otley Murray Nesbit Dora Garson Des Moines Dora Carson Pella Marie Kuyk Faye Koopmans Leland Lankelima Jennie Vande Voort Thelma van Hemert Sara Vriezelaar

Soldiers Welcomed Home At Party In Rural Town

A February 27 welcome home party honored Henry Mon and William Vander Molen for their Army service. Mon served nearly two years with 16 months overseas in Europe. Vander Molen four years with six months overseas. The gathering at Peter Hackett’s home included numerous relatives and friends, songs, games, and refreshments, with several attendees unable to attend due to Navy deployments.

Tim Plate Prairie City Harold Heyveld Elmer Gysen Find Tone Gysen Bellflower California Evelyn Mathes J.fred Gosselink Nick Histra William Louws Lester Vander Linden Gradus Ver Ploeg Tudor Ver Meer Marion Wickhart Sarah Agnes Exther Mathes Willi Mathes Eugene Val and Gweneth Mable Edith Evelyn Mathes Misa Mathes Henry Mon William Vander Molen Henry Monster U. S. Army Lily U.S. Army Peter Hackett Twylah L. J. Monster Conelius Hackert Ralph Jacob’ Monster Abe Vanden Berg Delores Ronald Martin Vink Myron Steenhock Linda Jeran Marion Vander Linden Carl Hackert LaVonna Karen Kenneth Jerry Paul Louis Hoksbergen Carl van Houweling Dorothy Carolina Myron Will Monster Mary Jane William Vander Linden Ruth Gerald Henry Hackett Larry Marvin Edward’ Roorda Joyce Peter Hackert Cornelia Gradys Schakel Marvin Vander Molen Cornnelius Hackert Jacob Monster Darlene Viola Jean Vera Joyce Vanier Linden Ervin van Steenis L. Hackert John Hackert Henry Hackert Leighton N. Weeda Albert Dykstra Harold Wittenburg Leona Hoksbergen Ervin Dale Hoksbergen Navy Marion Monster Pacific

Call for Garbage Disposal Bids in Pella Iowa

City of Pella Iowa invites bids for 1946 season garbage collection and disposal for residence customers. Bids must be price per customer, filed by 6:00 pm March 19 1946. City reserves right to reject any bid. Information at City Clerk's office. F N De Wit City Clerk. Also notes a March 15 dance event and a card of thanks from the Van Wyks.

Pella Iowa F.N. de Wit

Mr and Mrs Luke Bruinsma Celebrate 57th Anniversary

We thank the many kind friends and neighbors who called at our home to congratulate us on our 57th wedding anniversary, those who sent cards and letters and all who sent flowers. These kind acts made our day very happy.

van Wyk Warren van Wyk Rairie City Town Mra Luke Bruinsma

In memory of Pfe. Al bert Carl Breuklander

In memory of our son Pfe. Al bert Carl Breuklander who was killed in action one year ago March 6 1946 The one we loved was called away God took him home but in our hearts he liveth still Mr and Mrs C C Breuklander

Pfe Albert Carl Breuklander Mrs. C. C. Breuklander

Not Dead He’s Home with Jesus War Memoir Note

A tribute notes Albert Carl Breuklander killed in action one year ago on March 6. The speaker proclaims he is not dead but at home with Jesus, comforting mourners with a spiritual reframing of his loss and faith.

Jesus

Vision of the Master in Four Square City Morning

Poetic fragment recalling a beloved figure and a blessed Master. The speaker envisions a thorn-pierced brow and a sweet smile, noting the young and fair as they dwell in a mansion in a city called Four Square. Context appears as a family or obituary memorial from Mrs. Ethel Schakel, and siblings.

Four Square Ethel Schakel

World Day of Prayer at Baptist Church March 8

The notice calls for united prayer at 2 o'clock on March 8 with the women of the Baptist Church for World Day of Prayer. Jnke Swank of 1201 West Washington Street entered Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa last Thursday evening for major surgery. Our Want Ads bring results.

Baptist Church Jnke Swank W. Washington Street Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa

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