Recital schedule and society notices from May listings
Melba Petzold soprano will perform in a recital at Douwstra Chapel on Thursday May 24 with Leonora Gaass Van Dellen accompanying. The program features a mix of operatic arias and art songs. The Mizpah Guild last meeting of the season is set for May 21 at 7 45 pm at the Second Reformed Church parlors with a program on Christian charity and world church offerings. Mary Alyce Bennett’s May 19 song recital has been cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melba Petzold
Noel J. Logan
Douwstra Chapel
Leonora Gaass van Dellen
Handel
Sibella
Italy
Naples
Capri
Amalfi
Paestum
Ponte Recchia
Florence
Villa Serbelloni
Bellasia di Hardelot
Krelin
Kluchansky
the Wageman
Mizpah Guild
Second Reformed Church
Tian
G. TH. Waechter
C. Lepeltak
Mary Alyce Bennett
Sunshine Mission Circle Hosts Annual Mother and Daughter Banquet
The Sunshine Mission Circle of the First Reformed Church held its annual Mother and Daughter Banquet on Friday evening May 11. About 170 attendees enjoyed red, white and blue decor, coordinated attire, and a program presided by Mrs. G.M. Gosselink. Corsages were given to honored grandmothers and mothers, with musical performances by local performers including Van der Waal and the Aalhers, ending with a Farewell song. The Second Reformed Aid plans a Ladies Aid meeting in the church parsonage with listed hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Mission Circle of
Reformed Church
A van der Waal
Anita de Geus
G.M. Gosselink
Win. Bosch
de Kock
Bo van Rockel
Osselink
Minder Linden
S. de Kock
1. Hiemstra
Shaith
Rold Vernon den Adellyn Wielard
Pino Solo
Eleanor Vos
Viliraharp
Elizabeth Aalhers
Comelin
van Zee
N Steenis
Hen- Avin Lee Schippers
Dave Vanenis
Herbertmith
Oskaloosa
Ari van Steenis
Bernice
Tunis Ne Haan
Rath van Steenis
Henry Hackert
Thyra
Martin Klein
Donald Vander Kamp
Alan Keith
G. A. van den
Nelis Bensink
Arthur BL van Zee
Larry
Eugene
Judy
Marion Schippers
Melvin Ray van Zee
Huber van Steenis
Arthur Re van Zee
bin. S. Cook
I. C. Wormboudt
United Service Women Hold May Meeting at Legion Hall
The United Service Women met at Legion Hall on Tuesday evening May 15 with President Mrs. Ralph Grundman in charge. Chaplain Mrs. Halverson led devotion and held a memorial for member Mrs. P Heerema. Guest speaker Tr Gad Verle Ver Dught spoke on Life on a Ship and convoy invasions, answering mothers’ questions. The next meeting will feature Geneva Recreation Director at the Veteran’s Hospital in Knoxville. Gifts were encouraged for patients. The Red Cross swing project resumed June 5. A May 12 Executive Board tribute at Central College included fond farewells, with a college gift of $500 toward a new dormitory project. The Plainview Mothers Day program featured readings and songs. School will close May 18 and Miss Mildred Gosselink will teach next year. Home Economics teacher Miss Phyllis Anderson will stay ten days to assist homemakers. PORTER GROVE AID and a May 22 meeting at Mrs. John Grandia’s home were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Women
Legion Hall
Ralph Grundman
Halverson
di Ds
P. Heerema
Therogram
Nelson Vos
Gad Verle Ver Dught
Dail
Geneva
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Red Cross
Dune Sth
G1 Central College
Auxis
Miss Williams
Poppen
van Hemert
Baron
Mier Wljon
Kooiker
Miss Whitworth
van Bellen
M Cox
Kaoiker
Miss Bennett
Lubbers
Dubbers
Plainview
Mildred Gosselink
Wayne
Doris
Joan van Zemeren
Marlene Terpstra
Faith of Our Mothers
Dorothy Ver Meer
Enid Tysseling
Helen van’ Zee
John Dean van Zomeren
Grace Vander Kraats
Alfred van Maren
Carl Wayne Tysselinge
Joan van Zomeren
Wayne van Zomeren
Junella Ver
Enid
Orville
Carl Wayne Tysseling
Sara Mae van Maren
Albert Dysseling
Ruth
GW. Dysseling
A. K. van Zee
Ronald
Gyshert Ver Meer
Billy
Phyllis
Henry B. Ver Meer
Karen
Gerald Terpstra
G. I. van Maren
W. van Zemeren
Paul Ver Meer
C. Vander Veer
Herman Nollen
G. M. Gosselink
Miss Gosselink
Phyllis Anderson
Pella High School
Pella
Shuler-Langerak Wedding in Des Moines May 10
Miss Ann Catherine Shuler wed Captain Clarence Langerak at Central Presbyterian Church Des Moines on May 10. The couple plans a short honeymoon and then settle in Memphis Tennessee where he serves with the Army Air Corps ferrying ships overseas after his Africa Italy service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuler—Langerak
Ann Catherine Shuler
John D. Shuler
Des Moines
Clarence Langerak
Wiggert Langerak
Pelia
Central Presbyterian Church
Memphis
Tennessee
Langerak
Army Air Corps
Africa-Italy
Ration Stamp Expirations and Notes from the Period
Ration reminders list stamp series with expirations for Blue, Sugar, Fuel Oil, and Shoes stamps. Details include dates like August and June 30, and references to stamp blocks such as Hz through M2 and T2 through X2.
Rozenbergs and Friends Share News in Maple Lake
Maple Lake Minnesota reports Irene Rozenberg recovering from flu while Margaret Grays joins Navy nurses. Farewell for Marine Roland Klemz on furlough after two years at sea. Local visits, illness updates, and church prayer meeting for V E day plus a Christian Endeavor banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christena Rozenberg
Irene Rozenberg
Margaret Grays
Raynold Klemz
Marine Roland Klemz
Pacific
Artie Schut
Michigan
Towa
Ienry W. Schut
Richard Hock
Lake Geneva
Harvey Hoekstra
Holland, Mich
Clarence Hoekstra
Minneapolis
James Cook
Buffalo
Ugh Vandergen
Sunday Services at Churches Reformed Frankin Protestant
Morning worship topics on Symbols of Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit. Evening worship centers on The Blessedness of the Believer. Junior and senior youth programs listed. Minister names noted for both churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Church
Vanden Berg
Kingdom
Taro
C.F
Pella Baptist Church events and May sermons
The Pella Baptist Church announcements list Sunday school and worship times, youth ministries, gospel services, and midweek events. Also noted are activities at Gospel Hall and the Reform Church with sermons on faith, the Holy Spirit, and Pentecost themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Baptist Church
Swanson
Pam
Revival revival at Open Bible Church with evangelists
The Open Bible Church announces continued revival services with evangelists including Rev. Marie Hume and the Humes. Services run Monday to Friday at 8:00 p.m. with Morning Worship and Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Clarence Vogelaur hands over youth duties to Rev. Marie Hume and plans include prayer meetings and special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Open Bible Church
Christonutus
Thurs
Becume
Dareas
Gerald Breen
Lincoln Street
Ings
UAB
Clarence Vogelaur
Marie Hume
Taopan
Humes
Protestant Ref Church sermon and services
Rev Ie Vermeer will preach Sunday at 10 am on the question and answer of the Cat f slije anhiekwanml tot ceing good. English service Sunday afternoon discusses Acts 2 16 17 on fulfilled Prophecy. Evening Young People's Society at 7 30 with discussion on Matthew 6 48 48 about loving enemies. Questions invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Vermeer
Holland Langage
Young People’s Society
Forensic Group Entertained on Simpson Campus
The Pi Kappa Delta banquet at Simpson College featured joint Central and Simpson participation. Ralph Ten Clay of Central presided as the after dinner program highlighted debates, talks by Miss Van Emmerik, and humorous poetry. Nine new Pi Kappa Delta members were initiated and Central students were welcomed into the society with officer installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Godown
Fi Kappa Delta
Simpson Collen
Central-Simpson
Central
Ralph Ten Clay
Gerrit den Hartog
Maxine Huenink
Loraine Webber
Phyllis Godewn
Lucille Brunsting
Charlotte Klyn
Miss In Emmert
Panny S. Moats
Simpson
Pi Kappa Delta
Romedahl
E Huenink
Nowi Kappa Delta
Miss van Emmerik
Upson
Watkins Simpson
Servir
From Central
Lucille Bruneting
Impr
First Chr. Ref. Church Invitation Service Message
Rev Simon Vroon presides at 9 20 am with The Prayer of the Spirit Come Romans 8 26 27 and De Voorbede des Gees. Evening 7 40 pm The Prayer of the Bride Come Be sure to worship God today in the church of your choice cordial invite to join if no home is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Vroon
Lake View cemetery meeting held at Silver Creek school
In a brief parish update, the Lake View cemetery group met in the Silver Creek school house on Thursday night. Chris Mal Sr. continues to suffer pain, with his brother Henry Mal of Sully Iowa and Mrs Dora Swank visiting him two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake View
Silver Creek
Chris Mal Sr
Henry Mal
Sully
Iowa
Dora Swank
School club elects new officers after tenure change
Miss Godown and Miss Brunsting, both freshmen, were installed as vice president and secretary treasurer respectively, following the succession of a new president succeeding Ralph Ten Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Ten Clay
Miss Godown
Miss Brunsting
Kiwanis Hear Committee Reports On Club Activities
Tuesday night's Pel- Kiwanis meeting focused on committee reports to clarify member activities. Fred Lautenbach's Boys Work Committee reported on the waste paper drive and A. D. Ver Steese spoke about the collection efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pel- In Kiwanis
Fred Lautenbach
Boys Work Committee
A. D. Ver Steese
Kiwanis Club Reports Active Service Projects
Reports show committees advancing tasks on clothing for Europe, a service man's shelter, and Kiwanis education led by Dean Pietenpol. The club aims to expand its community influence and become a recognized service club, living the motto We Build as new projects loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Donald Waehter
Dean Pietenpol
Kiwanis
V-Maii Always Flies When Air Mail Is Delayed
When planes are pressed for space mail is held up or sent by ship. V-Maii always flies, ensuring air delivery remains swift despite congestion.
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First Reformed Church
Sunshine Mission Circle
Second Reformed Aid
Ladies Aid
F of Maaon
Hosesdames J. V
Lankelma
Klein
C. J. Fox
We Rue Seed
College
Plainview School
Philather
Porter Grove
Porter Grove Cemetery
Maple Lake, Minn
Raymond Swan
Dasgel
Ryk Rozenberg
Andrew Schut
Jane Rozenberg
the Reformed Church
Christian Endeavor
Goore
Ministry of the Word
Vf Pam
Kriz Vist
ANL
Third Reformed Church
L. J. Borst
AO Bible School
Simpson Campus
Yardley, Ayers
Carpenter Drug Store
Pella and
Sur
The
Co-operative Funeral Association
Wm. J. de Bruyn
Mr. and
Mrs
Harvey H. Bogaard
Shopper's Guide
Stairnosing
Confine
Maytag
Boat Furniture CO
Coats
Leader
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Wm. Chriatopulos
Keith and
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