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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1944
Page
7
Bethany Willing Workers met at Mrs Dick Ver Ploegs home with prayers hymns and a Bible lesson. The group planned April activities and sent funds to the Red Cross and missionaries. An anniversary celebration honored Mr and Mrs Steenhoek and a silver wedding event honored Mr and Mrs Frank Wy Hu Monroe with family and friends.
On Friday evening six held as Wilma Margaret Klyn daughter of William Klyn Sr became the bride of Donald Sharp son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sharp. The Rev. B I F officiated Feb 25 with a reception at the bride’s brother William Klyn Jr home. Attendants wore gold dresses and brown accessories. Newlyweds will reside in Killduff. PEO meeting noted and local social items recorded with guests and honors.
The philathae group at Lape tist church announced pastor Key Swanson as guest speaker for an Eastern St structure event at the Masonic Hall. Hostesses listed. banquet planned at 8200 pan, per plate. Reservations via Katherine De Bruyn. event starts promptly at span.
The home of John P. Vande Wall hosted the wedding of Kathry Vande Wall to Henry Neujsma on Friday. Rev Theodore VerHulst officiated. The bride wore a white gown with orange blossoms and pearls. maid of honor in pale pink carried yellow jonquils. A reception followed with about forty guests. The newlyweds plan to live on a new avenue.
The American Legion Auxiliary Belt regular monthly meet in Tuesday evening at Lerinn Hall. Dora Carsen read on Post War Adjustments for our Boys. A band discussion featured Millie Schithel, Margaret Labberden, and Agnes Weyerse. Carrie Kies reported sewing LO Kits for Red Cross and collecting community fur donations. Des Moines as evacuation hospital site for wounded. Dr Fultz praised Red Cross work. $40 donated to Red Cross, another 1000 band on fund. Meeting aimed to send President and Secretary to March conference in Des Moines. Members urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs J M Gosselink celebrated their 50th anniversary at 507 Pella with about 75 attendees. A program featured hymns recitals poems readings and a V Mail from England. Children and friends gave gifts and many prayers for health and happiness. The family shared a poem by son Gerard and a luncheon followed.
AML members and only members invited to a birthday party at the Legion Hall in March. Provan starts at 8 with games and entertainment. Lunch served after the program. AM invited for a sociable evening. W.c. TV The WoC. TUL to meet at Mrs. Margaret Huysers home Tuesday, March 1 for a program led by Mrs. Karl Kettering.
The Central College debate squad, with Mildred Abad Jeannette Lankelma Ann Beard Donna Davis and Gerrit Den Harta, toured Kincela Nebraska for six rounds of team debate and three rounds of discussion at the Fourth Annual University of Nebraska Intercollegiate Meet. They earned valuable experience and an excellent rating for Miss Almstead while facing strong teams from several colleges.
Anie Edward Bezemer, son of Gerrit Bezemer and Mary Horman, was born near Pella Iowa on March 4 1910. He died at his home 1016 Washington Street on Thursday March 2 1944 at age 33 years 11 months and 28 days from Hopkins disease a rare glandular ailment. He came to Pella with his family as a young child.
Family members recall Carroll Gene and an infant son among the survivors. Funeral services were held at Christ Church and Newton church with Reverend Huizenga officiating. Burial followed at Sully cemetery with full religious rites and interment in the family plot.
A note of thanks from relatives and friends to all who offered condolences after the death of Arie Hezemer. Gratitude is expressed for kind words, domines, floral tokens, and expressions of respect during the difficult time.
Jacob John V Huizen Veldhuizen of Veldhuizen AL died Tuesday March 7 after complications from influenza. Services set for 2 200 o clock PM Thursday at Sally Reformed Church with interment in Bethany Cemetery. More life details expected in The Chronicle.
Mrs Henry De Wild passed away at home on Mond Mareh 11th aged 80 years, one month and four days. Funeral services will be Thursday Mareh 9th at 1 30 pm at the Third Reformed Church of Pella.
Church bulletin lists Pastor A Swanson at Sunday School and worship at 10 45 am with youth meetings each Wednesday and prayer service on Saturday at 7. Readings and times reflect a small town church schedule for the week.
Pastor A Kamp leads Sunday School and morning worship themed "Except a Grain of Wheat Die" at 7330 pam. Evening service features praise and the hymn Enter s Jesus.
Abraham Lee pastor announces Sunday School 9 15 am morning worship 11 00 am evening prayer and praise at 8 00 pm weekly midweek service Wednesday or Thursday worship times not clearly legible final day uncertain
The First Reformed church invites all to attend Bible classes and a Lenten series. Pastor Van der Ploog addresses Acts 16 21 while outreach emphasizes serving those without a church home and newcomers.
A church notices a Thursday 8:00 pm Bible talk led by Mr Pinches at SPEL HALL Pinches. The sermon titled Fellowship With God as Life aims at victory over the world and the devil, sharing a Gospel ministry and Lord's Supper reference.
Arthur J. Rennink is pastor with morning worship at 10:00 and a sermon on The Lenten Christ His Authoritative Voice. Junior sermon titled Fountain Pen Chris tans. Evening praise at 7:20 features meditation on Lives Jesus Did Not Touch Pontius Pilate.
Red. Vanden Berg, Pastor leads Sunday School at 10:45 am and morning worship on the theme The Voice of the Gentile World. Evening worship follows at 7:30 pm with The Way of the Transgressor. Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Christian Endeavor groups meet with a fellowship hour after.
Morning worship led by J. Borst with a sermon titled Anointed to Agonize. Evening service announced with a welcoming message to strangers and friends.
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