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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1951

Page

10

Sully Couple Honored On 25th Anniversary By Classmates

Dr and Mrs M R Anderson of Sully were honored at a potluck at the Community Church by their Sunday school classes for their twenty fifth anniversary. A short program featured a trio, a poem, and slides of a western trip. The Amvet Auxiliary met with plans to support hospital parties and craft projects for Des Moines and Knoxville, inviting wives and sisters of servicemen to join.

Sully S.S M. R. Anderson Andersons Ervin Ericson Orval Vander Wilt Wilburn van Wyk W. B. Vos Mary Lou Gladys Bellinger Elsie Kling Kate Kooistra Lenora Schmidt P. G. Rozendaal Irwin Ericson L. G. Wisgerhof Fred de ‘Vries Carol Amvet M. C. van Gorp Harriet’ Vander Ber Clinton V. A Knoxville Des Moines Hospital Keizer Central College Carl Vogelaar Helen Dockendorff van Gorp

De Bruins Celebrate 25th Anniversary and Double Ring Wedding

The De Bruins mark their 25th anniversary with a Friday family gathering of the J.C Bruin group and gifts. In New Sharon at Assembly of God Church, Helen Eflin married Wayne Jansen with Oscar Hamilton officiating and a reception for 100 at the American Legion Hall.

Assembly of God Church New Sharon Helen Eflin, Daugher Churchus Eflin Wayne Jansen Sully, Key Oscar Hamilton Lola Mae Jansen Dale Jansen Leroy Whiteman Akron Ohio Lois Iris Jansen St. Louis Earl Klein Newton American Legion

John Rietveld Hosts Lake Prairie 4 H Club Meeting

The March meeting of the Lake Prairie 4 H Club was at John Rietveld’s home on March 5. John Gosselink chaired. twelve members two leaders and county youth assistant Mr Fit Simmons attended. They planned a skating party at Legion Hall in March and a magician act by Ralph Ver Ploeg at Knoxville Masonic Hall on March 15. The group arranged a Talent Show for April 4 and demonstrations were shared after the meeting with refreshments provided.

L.P. T.C John Rietveld John Gosselink Fitsimmons Knoxville Legion Hall Ralph Ver Ploeg Masonic Hall Mr. F

Community Notes From Pella Area Circles and Events

Local residents celebrate a 25th wedding anniversary with a gathering south of Sully and a program of gifts and refreshments. Attendees include the Swanks and Vander Kamp families and others, with several unable to attend. Upcoming events feature Pella Classis Youth Fellowship Banquet at Second Reformed Church on March 12, A A U W meeting at Mrs. Kenneth Benn’s home, and social studies reports from Miss Alice Carlson and Peggy Lew. Fortnightly Club met March 1. Mrs. Lawrence Grooters to speak March 15. Indies meet in church parlors Thursday afternoon with devotional leader Mrs. Esther Goedhart and program titled A Love Gift Dedication.

Hen van Nimwegan Sully Marion Swank Philip Bonnie David Will Swank Marvin Swank Henry Vander Weil Jacob H. Brand Florence Vivian Shirley Lois Vander Kamp Janice Shirley Rolffs Riday March Pella Classis Second Reformed Church Marion van Horne Kenneth Benn Alice Carlson Peggy Lew Central Washington, D. C Harry S. Truman Lew White House Arthur Klein Geo Ver Steex H. O. Wormhoudt Lawrence Grooters Robert Lautenbach Indies Esther Goedhart Miss Ol Schukel Lucille Vander Beek A. Monster

Mrs Huyser Hosts Sister on 85th Birthday at East Franklin

Mrs Matt Huyser entertained relatives at her East Franklin Street home honoring sister Mrs A I Roorda whose eighty fifth birthday occurred February 22. The afternoon included visiting and refreshments with many cards and gifts and it was a pleasant occasion for all.

Matt Huyser East Franklin Street A. I. Roorda

Bandstra celebrate 40th wedding anniversary at church

Mr and Mrs Bart Bandstra of 218 East Street marked their 40th wedding anniversary on Friday February 23 in the parlors of the Second Christian Reformed Church. A program featured Paul Bandstra and others, followed by a two course luncheon for nearly 100 relatives and friends. Relatives from Chandler Minnesota attended. The note also mentions J C Boat’s 50th anniversary and a WCTU meeting set for March 18 at Mrs J B Vander Liden’s home.

Bart Bandstra East First Street Second Chic Church E.ast St Second Christian Reformed Church Paul Bandstra H. Vander Kam Reink Zylstra William Vande Voort Richard Vos John Bandstra Leighton Gilbert Bandstra Gary Vande Voort John Witt Glenna van Engelhoven Margery Walster Charlene Spoelstra Paul Bandstra and Son Chandler, Minn

Obituary of Mrs Henrietta Kramer 74 Sully Resident

Mrs Henrietta Kramer 74 wife of Rev George Kramer of Sully died Sunday at Deaconess Hospital Marshall town Funeral rites were held Wednesday March 7 1951 at Sully Reformed Church Interment in Ackley A fuller life story to appear in The Chronicle on March 16th

Henrietta Kramer George Kramer Sully Deaconess Marshalltown Kramer

Sewing Machines Need Good Spring Cleaning

Iowa homes house many old sewing machines but with proper care and occasional inexpensive replacements they can stay in top working condition for years. A thorough spring cleaning is essential and should be done in logical order one piece at a time with parts returned to their places. If tension is off on an old machine a service person should be called to adjust it.

Iowa Elsie Williams Towa State College

Retired La Porte Clerk Patrick O'Brien Ends 37 Years of Service

Patrick O'Brien of La Porte visits the post office for the first time since retiring. He served as a Rolfe postal clerk from 1913 onward and was usually on the opposite side of the window.

Patrick O’brien la Porte O’brien Rolfe

Women May Get Commissions in Army Medical Service

Five hundred sevent sins in the Women's Medical Specialist Corps youngest branch of the Army, must he filled by June 30. The commiss tributed shy will he dis as physical therapists 179, oc cupational therapists 140, Applicants must be single, at least 21, and hold a bachelor's de gree from an aproved colege or university as well as record of in ternship, trainings course, or hos pital affiliation "approved by the Sorgeen General, Dietitians must have majored in foods, nutrition, or institut management. A" background Physical education h selene is necessary for physi cians should be sent to Monlical Section, Fifth Army Head quarters, 1660 East Hyde Park Blvis, Chicago 15, Ilinois.

Women's Medical Specialist Corps Army Sorgeen General Fifth Army East Hyde Park Chicago Ilinois

Films at Family Life Meet Explain Upbringing Scenarios

The Family Conference at Town State College will screen two Ames campus produced films addressing parenting. Preface to a Life shows three parental styles shaping Michael Thompson’s future, while Another Man's Family depicts conflict resolution through open dialogue. The two day event, organized by the Home Economics division, features speakers Dr. Gertrude Chittenden and other education experts.

Dad Michael Michael Thompson Town State College Ames Child Development Department Visual Aids Star Roth Diion of Paren Gertrude Chittenden The College Lemo Rockwood Cornell University Earl Roadman Morningside Colles

Sunday Service Notes at Reformed Church in America

The church outlines morning and afternoon sermons with ministers and speakers including Miss Ma Van Horne and Rev. Har. May feature gospel piano by Mrs. Jake Monster. A cordial welcome is extended to all attendees. Radio broadcast details mention Temple Time Reformed Church in America.

Lo. Borstim Ma van Horne Reformed Church In America TNO Pai

Morning Worship at SW Church School Service

Clifford FP Perron of the SW Church School leads the morning worship with Everett Quinton executive secretary of the Town Baptist Convention delivering the morning message. Diana leads special music from four Youth Fellowships groups ages through college. all young people invited. Lenten mid‑week service Wednesday.

Clifford FP Perron Everett Quinton Town Baptist. Convention The Peru Diana Spee

Gospel Hall Services and Bible School Schedule

Gospel Hall services at 10:00 and 11:00 am with Lord's Supper and Bible study. The Bible School and Gospel Service feature a special address titled The Only Hope For F ining a World of Disaster acting Doom. Thursday March 8 includes Bible Talk on The Glorious Great Priest His Son Power and Ministry.

Pinches The Bible School Pam

Otley Christian Reformed Church Sunday Services

Morning worship at 9 30 am and afternoon worship at 1 30 pm announced. The Family Vesper Hour, sponsored by the pastor and his family, will be heard on Oskaloosa station KBOE at 3 30 and Boone station KFGQ at 1 30 every Sunday.

Oskaloosatation KBOE Boone KFGQ

First Reformed Church Sunday Service Schedule

Anthony Haverkamp minister. Morning worship at 10, sermon Jesus Asserts His Authority, The Love That Gave Jesus to Die. Evening praise, Despising the Shame. Junior En deavor at 6:20, Intermediate and Senior Christ lay annual harvest and prayer service. Wednesday Prayer meeting for industry service.

Anthony Haverkamp Jesus Christian Endeavor Chris Chrislay

St Mary Catholic Church Services Scheduled on Sundays

The notice states St Mary Catholic Church held services every Sunday morning at 8 00 o clock, reflecting a regular parish schedule and community practice. It records the church as the venue and the time as a fixed weekly ritual.

Second Reformed Church Event Opens Evening Service

Lannis Miniter leads a school trio at the Second Reformed Church for an hour of singing and fellowship beginning at 8 PM. The event features a junior choir and offers refreshments after the service.

News from the Home for the Aged Visitors

A crowded social circuit at the Home for the Aged sees Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hassel of Oskaloosa and Mr. Ele Don Carnes of Des Moines visiting Mrs. Alicia Elscott. The group includes many local residents and family guests from Sioux County New Sharon Mabaska Hospital and Van Gorp, Leighton, and Langstraat households.

Herman Hasselman Oskaloosa Eledon Carnes Des Moines Alicia Elscott Pete van Ham Pete Paul Langstraat Ber Ransom Sioux County L. Langstraat den Hartog Pin den Martog Suntartog Arie Klein Henr den Harto GC. den Harto Leighton Heukelom Raymond Youngkin New Sharon John Bos van Gorp Gertrude Plender Mabaska Hospital van Zante AL van

Trapped Driver Rescued After Car Demolished at Railroad Crossing

Joe Bechler twenty one was trapped for a full hour when his car wrecked at a railroad crossing in Sheldon. A winch and cable bent the frame to free him. No serious injuries reported.

Joe Bechler Sheldon Joe

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