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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

9

Churches of the Open Pine Revives Sunday Services

The article lists multiple church events and services including Bible lessons, Sunday worship, missionary meetings, and midweek services across First Reformed and First Baptist churches. It notes guest preacher Van Wyk of Central College, youth groups, and evening worship plans under titles like The Greatest and Valley of Decision.

First Reformed Church DD First Baptist Church William G. Winstead Valley of Decision Bao Pan Pele Lowships

St Marys Catholic Services Held at Local Church

Parishioners attend Mass at St Marys Catholic Church every Sunday at 8:00 am as part of regular worship.

ST. Mary's St Catholic Church

Meaning of Your Mind Sunday Service Announcement

Union church note for readers about a Sunday service and preaching times. It mentions a guest preacher and invites worshippers to attend as usual. Reads like a local church bulletin with unclear names and a weekly schedule.

No Assignments To Hawkeye Boys State This Year

The article notes no Hawkeye Boys State assignments this year as applications were completed before Pella opportunities, with April 15 deadline looming. Three Bella delegates from the Legion Rotar and Kiwanis clubs will exit by seat. Laird at Des Moines reports candidates eligible will be notified. state will be held June 7 12 at Camp Dodge.

Hawkeye Boys State Pella Des Moines Camp Dodie

Sweepstakes in Tulip Show Won by Mrs Rudy Ulrich

In a Tulip Show sweepstakes at a local event, Mrs. Rudy Ulrich won the top prize. Other prize winners include Mrs Ed Van Dick, Mrs August Sta, and Mr B Vander Rey. The program lists multiple entrants and awards at the Home for the Aged and related community groups.

Rudy Ulrich

Hymn Sing at Third Ref Church Led by HL Doorenbos

The Senior Christian Endeavor of the Third Reformed Church sponsors a Hymn Sing on Sunday evening May at Sixth. HL Doorenbos of Central College will lead the singing. All who attend are invited to return with others for an hour of inspiration and Christian fellowship.

Jansor Sith Doorenbos Colle

Tulip Festival Continued at Bestival with Dutch celebration

Observers note the Tulip Time festival drew warmth from Dr. van de Mortel and the Dutch community. Ruth Van de Geest as Spirit of Tulip Time led opening ceremonies, while Marcia K read the community charge by Peter Kuyper. The event closed with folk dancers and midnight celebrations.

Pett van de Mortel Ruth van de Geest Marcia K

College music department awards letters and honors

The Athletic and Music Departments awarded 34 Pop Band Letters for notable personal contributions across sports and music. Track and intramural prizes honored Burt Voss Kim Horning Herman Clemens and others with letters numerals and captaincies. Special awards went to Russell Miller and Jacob Pell for intramural leadership, with varsity baseball and softball awards to be announced after the season.

Tim Went Burt Voss Claire Stunlereman Wiveon Ki Kani Gene McClelland Dick Schultz Charles Vander Hons Willy Vion Dokkumburg Kim Horning Herman Clemens Chet Cross John Wilson Jot Carl Wehre Johi Ter Hager Niew Bernice Reynen Scholten Deannie Pell Doyce Gorman Helen Primus Soy 1 Verka Vander Streek Deanne Jewell Edna Scholten Parleen— Schnepel Annabel Arink Joyce de Heuyn Betty Brands Norma Vals Kathryn Rasmussen Ruth Gosselink Dowd Brandt John Murtzahn Carl Vogelaar

Obituary for Dare Mercetnaen in 1800s era paper

Dare Mercetnaen died on 26, 1808, after a long illness. She was remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother, with church services held at First Christian Reformed Church and interment at Graveland Cemetery. The family thanks friends and Rev. Wroon for support and condolences.

Anid Levine Serviers Tus Te:pan Hone Sovdeck Pan Kes Vreon Graveland

Rovaart and Kars kin in Prairie City obituary note

Adriaanus A 3 Rovaart Miriaanus Rovaart and Mary Kars born near Pell Tawn died in Mella Iowa aged 74 years 1 month 19 days married November 11 years earlier to Jeanette Vier Penem. Survived by wife daughter siblings and three brothers. Funeral May 19 148 from family home to First Reformed Church Prairie City Rev Gradius Aalerts presiding. Interment in Graceland Cemetery.

Adriaanus Miriaanus Rovaart Mary Kars Pell Tawn Mella Iowa Jeanette Vier Penem Des Moines Ister Mires Jennie van Wyk Henry Ever Wagener, SD Leonard Votin John de Graaf Sten Tee Brothers Daha Los Angeles Praiie City Pella Rovaart First Reformed Church of Prairie City Pam Birt Reformed Church Gradius Aalerts Ebenezer Reformed of Leighton Graceland Cemetery

Thanks to friends for support during illness and after death

A family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for their thoughtful kindness to their father and brother A. d. Rovaart during illness and after his death. They acknowledge sympathy and tokens of respect from Mrs. A. J. Rovaart and the Iles Rov family, and their sister and brothers.

Hws A. d Rovaart A.J. Rovaart Iles

Obituary: Margrie Van Hulzen of Monroe Iowa

Margrie Van Hulzen died May 2 in Monroe Iowa at age 60 after a life in Marion County She was born March 27 in Peoria to Andrew and Dena Vie Mulan and moved to Monroe March 14 190% She married William Uber who preceded her in death She had four sons Marion Henry Andrew Dick Ben and one daughter Dena plus a grandson Wayne Jr Rozenberg Surviving siblings include William of Osladoora and John of Prac Funeral services were held May 4 at the Monroe Methodist Church Rev George Pennington officiated with music by Leland Cook and Betty Lou Ammer Pallbearers were her five sons and son in law Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Pella.

Margrie van Hulzen Andrew Dena Vie Mulan Peoria USA Monroe Iowa Marion County Wayne Junior Rozenberg Marion Henry Newton Pella Reasner Ben Py City Dena Gerrit Guertson William Osladoora John Prac Otley Church Monroe Methodist Church George Pennington Leland Cook Betty Lou Ammer Dick Marion Ben and Henry Rozenberg Gerrit Guertsma Oakwood

Gratitude to neighbors for support after mother’s illness and death

The Rozenberg children express thanks for kind acts, sympathy, and flowers shown to Maggie Rozenberg during illness and after her passing, gratefully acknowledging the community’s thoughtful acts and tokens of respect.

Rev. Wroon Maggie Rozenberg Rozenberg

Baby Parade at Tulip Time dazzled all observers

A colorful festival feature highlighted by a record turnout for the Baby Parade at Tulip Time. Notable attendees and participants included local families, organizers, and community figures.

Notable Township Race For Bake Prairie Democrats Elect

Notices indicate Tam A candidate for the allies of Trustees for Bake Prairie Township in the 14 Term on the Democratic ticket led by Gosselink. Local voters are advised of campaign actions and key affiliations as the race unfolds.

Trustee Bake Prairie Township Gosselink

Notice of District Court sale of decedent estate assets

The District Court of Iowa for Marion County orders public auction of the real estate and personal property of Paul Zylstra Deceased. Dick Van Zante as administrator will conduct sale Saturday June 1 at 1:20 PM, with right to reject bids. Includes home in Pella Iowa and listed household items.

Dick C. van Zante Paul Zylstra Gerrid Zylstra John Zylston Cheldea Martin Zylston Charles Zyltra Kate Ge Annie Samoon Nellie Damron Bert Curry Vial Welfare Pella Marion County Tows Yo Gerrit Fra Hertha Curry Thy Crion Lowa Earl W. Vincent District Court of State of Towa Mion County TME Bening Prem Ses van Zante

Cards of Thanks Thanking hospital visitors and prayers

A brief note thanks friends relatives and neighbors for prayers visits and support while in hospital. Special thanks to Mrs Mr ns Van Rookel for kindness and visits during this time.

Ns van Rookel

Expression of thanks for flowers and cards after death

The Sehake family expresses gratitude for the flowers cards and deeds shown after the death of husband and father Ross Sehake.

Ross Sehake Sehake

Thanks to relatives and friends for help after death

The Cronkhite family expresses gratitude to relatives, friends, and neighbors who sent flowers or offered help following the death of Grace Cronkhite, and to Karl Faul, Harry Cronkhite, and the Cronkhite families for support.

Au Azel Cronkhite Grace Cronkhite Karl Faul Harry Cronkhite

Thanks for kind deeds from friends after hospital stay

Mrs. Harry Grond expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for visits cards flowers while at Mahaska Hospital and after returning home, and thanks for deeds shown to her family.

Mahaska Hospital Harry Grond

Fatal swing accident claims life of Janice Gray

A swing set collapse near Osceola last week fatally injured a year old girl named Janice Gray while she played with two schoolmates during recess. The iron pipe structure toppled over as the children swung. the other two were unharmed.

Janice Gray Osceola Janice

Society notes from Mendes evening dinner at Central College

The Mendes evening gathering at Central College featured a dinner with Joven Hall and Mr Meme Caysie ite. Caysie delivered a talk on the value of community service, while Mr William Wine presided over Meo Chik. The event honored Mr Gord on Barndell and included music by Mr Cox. Mrs Renaud will host a club gathering Friday at 825 Washington Street.

Gospel Hall Wonam Bible Ela Schood Utena Will Live Mendes Evenin Baends Chitoet Central College Joven Hall Cas Gorden Barndell Mr Cox Eldeen Club Je Renaud Washington Street Cowmie Factory Downie Cownie

Philathea Class And Baptist Aid Meeting Notice

The Philathea class will meet at the church Friday evenings with hostess Mrs Grace Vayee and Mrs Hattie Vander. Miss Marie Famtenbach will have charge of the program. The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon with hostesses Mrs Fred Lankelma and Mrs Vander Linden.

Baptist Aid Grace Vayee Hattie Vander Marie Famtenbach Ladies Aid Hos Fred Lankelma Vander Linden

Central College to Publish Student Songbook

Plans approved to print and distribute Central College songs with music to students before Homecoming. The project includes works like Human to Central Youth and Battle Song. Tess Dotzauer’s Hail to White and Crimean recently adopted by the Student Assembly. Faculty seek contributions from students. contact Miss Emmerth in Public Relations for submissions.

Cotleye Sous Senger Shhal Tess Dotzauer Calewarene Bly Central Central Collesse Washington de Cy Relayl Central Ollice

P H S Seniors Present Class Day Exercises

P. H. S seniors led annual class day activities on Monday with speeches poems and musical entries. The event featured student presidents and performances by Gertrude Steesual May and Leland Van Ee among others, highlighting school pride and wartime schooling themes.

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