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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1954
Page
4
Friends report the death of Rev George W Wood on May 15 in Oswego Oregon due to advanced age and diabetic complications. Interment was in Cherokee Oklahoma with his wife the former pastor of Lynnville Friends church in the 1920s. The May 20 missionary society meeting discussed donations to Ireland, William Penn College, and a "Family Unity" program by Mrs John Davis.
Harriett Timmons hosted the Happy Hearts 4-H Club on May 15 with 10 members led by Mrs. Martin and two visitors. Alice Martin presided over the business meeting as plans for Mother's Tea and a Better Grooming Contest were set for May 28 at United Presbyterian Church. Rev. Donaldson visited during 4-H Sunday on May 23 at the church. The June meeting will be at Alice Martin’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sweeney were visitors Sunday at Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Anderson’s in Jewell. Jackie Zerley underwent an appendectomy at Blank Memorial Hospital in Des Moines. she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Zerley. Gunnar Hjortshoj and family attended funeral for nephew Jerry Oden in Ontario, California. Charles Dietrick, 77, funeral at United Presbyterian Church. survived by wife Jennie Vander Ploeg and six children, including Mrs. Worth Roush and others. two sisters also listed. Residents traveled to Newton for Edward McDaniel’s funeral. survivors include wife Myrtle, two sons Dale and William, two daughters, and multiple grandchildren and siblings. Paul Hjortshoj hosted the Southern Hustlers 4-H Club in May. 18 members attended with two leaders, planning safety flags, a bake sale, and skating party. John Warrick, 62, former farmer and seed corn salesman, funeral held at Colfax Christian Church. He is survived by two sons, two grandchildren, and five others. interment in Colfax cemetery. Pat Farrow hosted a small slumber party with June Wilson, Shirley Zickel, Marilyn Spoelstra, and Barbara in attendance.
Susan Worth and others attended a social gathering with Coralee Vriexelaar unable to attend. Miss Smith of Greene visited in the Oscar Ammer home. Ralph Creger and son of Des Moines visited W P Creger's home with Marjorie Raidt of Grandview Park Baptist Church directing the summer Bible club at the Baptist Church.
Oskaloosa News reports the graduation exercises of the local Christian school were held Friday evening at the First Christian Reformed Church with Rev. J. D. Pikaart as guest speaker. He also led Sunday morning services while Rev. C. R. Veenstra fulfilled a classical appointment in Leighton.
Mrs Edward Aalbers hosted the Merry Makers Club on Thursday with sewing and visiting. A tray lunch was served to numerous guests including Mrs Carl Fennema and Mrs Harold Vander Pol.
A stream of social mentions covers Mississippi boat trip greetings at Keokuk with a steam calliope, family visits in Monroe and Pella, and neighbors hosting pre nuptial showers. Attendees include Vriezelaar, Van Wyk, Van Door ninck, De Vries, Breed, and others. Summit School closes with a May 21 basket dinner and teacher plans for 1954 55.
Mrs Marion Vem Haaften and Mrs Duane Van Haaften along with Wm Mc Coneghey and Mrs D A Sheeler of Monroe visited Wednesday afternoon at the Keith McCone ghey home near Tools Chapel. Mr and Mrs Earl Byars of Tetaluma Calif were guests in Harrison LeGrand home, with Saturday visitors in their honor including Mr and Mrs James McCullough, Mr and Mrs Ralph McCullough, Mrs Blanche Renner of Des Moines, and Mr and Mrs Charles Wells of Jefferson.
Sully News reports a Wednesday Bible study at Mrs. Jerry Lanphier’s Newton home with 21 members, and Sunday services led by Norman Carlson in Rev. Ellsworth’s absence. Local clubs installed new officers at a Lions Club dinner and planned September meetings. Farther notices cover Farm Bureau discussions, visits by residents, births, travel, illnesses, and weekend family gatherings across Sully and nearby towns.
The Larks Choir Club met at the Veldhuizen home in Pella. Local residents report water and bathroom installations at Vander Kamp residence and notes on church services, baptisms, and military travel. Graduation exercises at Sully High School and Christian school are listed with graduates and class details. Weekend visitors include Wayne and Gade from Whittimore, with navy service ties noted.
Mr and Mrs Gerrit Rus hosted visitors on Monday with afternoon calls at the Peter Rus home. Rev Avery Vetag spoke at Feltse Third Reformed Church League meeting midweek. Adrian Brandt attended services after a lecture. An elderly father of Mrs H Verduin flew home to Grand Rapids Michigan on Friday. Mr and Mrs James De Jong of Leighton were dinner guests of the Gyabert Vroeghs Sunday May 16 and attended Peoria church services the next afternoon. Guests at Neal Rouse house were entertained that evening.
Mrs. Bert Van Wyk visits her children as Memorial Day reflections honor fallen soldiers. The piece recalls Lincoln’s quote and urges Christians to renew devotion to God and country, noting the white crosses as symbols of sacrifice and national gratitude.
Lamoni observes a milestone birthday for its oldest resident Tsanc Carlile who turned 97 in a community gathering. Neighbors, family, and local officials joined the celebration marking a life of service and local history.
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