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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1946
Page
7
In a quiet observance on May 1, Mr. and Mrs. John Vander Ploeg celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary with all their children and families visiting in the evening. The couple remain in good health as time marks a long, stable marriage.
A medical officer with UNRRA warns that Europe's starving children show the true cost of war. She contrasts European and Chinese hardship with American diets, urging milk, eggs, meat, vegetables, citrus, fats, and cereals for all children to prevent future suffering.
The Black Oak and Scott Meet-Us Club held its annual Mother's Day Tea at Frances and Florence Van Maanen's home. Florence opened with a welcome, Mrs. Andrew Barnes gave the response, and Miss Claire Gordon spoke on 4-H girls camp and gardens. A July social committee was formed. Marilyn De Cook and Janice Van Zomeren led piano duets, solos, vocal duets, and games. refreshments were enjoyed.
At a Rotary meeting former Scout Paul Cunningham, now a Congressman, awarded Star Scout ranks to Bob Hackett Bruce Buerkens and Carl Ver Steeg. Ray De Haan issued paste boards for cafe treats to Phil Mentink. Fred Lautenbach chaired as visiting Troop Committee head. Earl Black introduced Cunningham.
In a postwar remarks session, Cunningham discussed Iowa's influence in the House, federal road funding from the gas tax, and a three year postwar program for Marion County and Pella area road improvements. He defended OPA amendment impacts, noting price controls extend to 1947 and transition plans afterward. He answered business questions for over an hour after adjournment.
Churches including First Reform, Second Reform and Open Bible invite worshippers. Rev A Haverkamp leads 9 30 Sunday School and 10 45 morning worship at First Reform with Evening praise at 7 30. Second Reform lists 9 30 church school and 10 45 service with different pulpit speakers. Open Bible hosts Sunday School, morning worship at 11 and evening evangelistic, with weekday prayer and Jubilee services planned.
Sunday morning at 9 30 in Holland language services will discuss the question What good does it do you to believe the truth you confess The English service at 1 30 continues the Elijah series before King Ahab on I Kings 21 The king learns of judgment humbles himself and the Lord postpones evil Can Ahab humble himself despite wickedness Does his sorrow reveal grace Then at 7 30 Sunday evening the young people discuss Job 38 and share fellowship Everyone is welcome to attend the services and meetings
George T. Pinches, minister, leads a Bible class on The Exodus at 10:00 a.m. The Lord's Supper and Word of God at 10:45 a.m. followed by a broadcast over KRB 1240 at 1:30 p.m. The Gospel service features a special address Behold the Man The Great Theme. Mid-week exposition of the Scriptures is Thursday.
L. J. Borst minister leads Bible School at 9 30 a m with the theme Learning to Live Together. The 10 45 a m Worship Service features The Only Comfort of the Christian. Evening service at 7 30 p m titled That Sunday Evening Service Sermon continues to Pentecost. The Third Church's Male Quartet performs and Dorothy Van Gilst leads Christian Endeavor at 0 p m. All are welcome to join any part of the services.
A hospital patient named Dick A. Doedyn thanks visitors for letters cards flowers and comforting words. He wishes blessings on all who offered support during his illness.
Jim Van Lint expresses gratitude to Drs. Campbell and Lemon and Mercy Hospital staff in Oskaloosa for care. He thanks brothers, sisters, relatives and friends, plus the barber L C McOmber, calling the hospital “the wide awake hospital that never sleeps,” and closes with a blessing and hope for the new day.
John W. Lankelman 1/c CTO School, Bros. is assigned at NATTC Jacksonville Florida. The notice lists his duty station and location for official correspondence.
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