Legion Auxiliary to Meet Monday Night
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting Monday evening at Memorial Hall instead of Tuesday. A high attendance is urged as important business including officers for the new year will be transacted. A hospital workers school will be held in Knoxville June 3, 4 and 6 starting at 6 30 p.m. Call Dora Carson for information. Alpha Psi Omega initiates six members at Central Hall with Ed Crelin in charge. New officers elected are Joy McCain president Phyllis Godown vice president and Bob Minnick secretary treasurer. Baby shower for Mrs Keith Emmett hosted by Mrs Alicia Hasselman featured gifts and lunch. TTT Society to meet June 3 at Mrs T Prins home with officers installed previously.
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Alpha Psi Omega
Central
Central Hall
Ed Crelin
la Vera
Charles Botkin
MecWharter
Kentucky
Paul Dodge
Germantown
New York
Kieth Fox
Plymouth
Wisconsin
Edith Mans
Sheboygan
Muriel Vande Garde
Hull
Donald Vriezemar
Otley
Joy McCain
Closter
New Jersey
Phyllis Godown
Panora
Bob Minnick
TTT Society
Mission and Dorcas Society Meeting Announcement
The First Reformed church will host the Mission and Dorcas Society meeting Thursday at 2:00 pm. Miss Gertrude Van Roekel of Dulce New Mexico will speak. An invitation is extended to friends to attend. The article also covers the Schippers Mishler wedding in Knoxville on May 9 with a double ring ceremony at St. Anthony's, lists attendants, decor, and post ceremony events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Gertrude van Roekel
Dulce
New Mexico
Methodist Circle Holds May Meeting in Pella Church Home
Mrs. Jane Koopmans hosted the Methodist Circle on May 21 with an old fashioned hymn sing. Mrs. John Weyers led devotions on Christian motherhood and read Samuel. Fourteen members and four visitors attended. Nina Blommers sang Nobody Knows But Mother. A social hour followed with a lunch exchange. June 4 at Nora Wynia’s farm will host the next meeting and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Circle
Jane Koopmans
John Weyers
Samuel
Nina Blommers
Nora Wynia
Life of Harvey Van Gorp Featured in Funeral Note
The funeral at Van Dyk Funeral Home on May 27 honored Harvey Van Gorp born May 16 1884 in Pella Town eldest son of P H Van Gorp and Mrs. Van Gorp. He married Nina Sadler in 1908 and they had three children one died in infancy. The obituary recalls his service leading the Pella Price Control and Rationing Board with fidelity and fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Gorp
Pella
Harvey
Snion
Relscreenings employees and events outlined in plant update
The Relscreenings office plans to protect from heat with a new air conditioning system. Last week 68258 square feet of blinds were produced, among the plant’s top outputs. The paint machine runs 24 hours daily to stock painted steel slats. Arie Klein ensures the machine runs through the night. Ed Johnson, a Rolkscreen distributor, visited the St. Louis plant. Doris Gosselink Joyce Ver Heul and Johanna Van Herman started new roles. Loren Vanden Over began in the order department May 26. Betty Bakalar missed last week due to her father’s illness. Artie Booy spent the weekend in Washington, Iowa visiting relatives. Memorial Day staffing will be reduced for all Rolereeen employees. P H H Kuyper attended a Midwest NAM meeting in Chicago with speaker Harold Knutson on tax reform. A carload of wood cut in week lengths was noted. Melvin and Marvin Rumbaugh, recent graduates, are now full-time workers and received a $25 citizenship award and Hawkeye Boys State opportunity respectively. Cupid marks two employees Verna Tysseling and Anna Van Houweling with upcoming weddings on June 4 and June 6. Both Verna and Juliana will...
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Arie Klein
Rosscreen
Ed Johnson
St. Louis
Missouri
Doris Gosselink
Joyce Ver Heul
Johanna van Hemert
Loren Vanden Oever
Betty Bakalar
Artie Booy
Washington
Iowa
Rolsereen
Notable Pella Manufacturer Dies After Heart Attack
Peter H. Van Gorp of Pella dies May 23 1947 at home from a heart attack. He leaves a wife and daughter Mrs Virginia Burkman of Chicago and son in service in Japan Peter H Van Gorp. He had been a prominent 40 year manufacturer and manager of Pella Foundry Company active in City Church and Central College. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Pella
Central College
Oakwood Cemetery
Kind Neighbors Help Mathes Family After Illness
Eleven neighbors came to plow, disk and harrow the Mathes land and plant corn as Ivan Mathes recovers from March 21 operation. Participants include Henry Van Essen, Willie Stursma, Henry Rus, Ralph Kuyper, John Aric Van der Krants, John Mathes, Harold Mathes, Bill Blom, Neal Van Wyke, Peter Rus, and Francis Ter Louw. Three ladies brought baskets to help prepare dinner. the Mathes expressed gratitude for the community’s kindness and spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Mathes
Ivan
Henry van Essen
Willie Stursma
Henry Rus
Ralph Kuyper
John Aric van der Krants
John Mathes
Harold Mathes
Bill Blom
Neal van Wyke
Peter Rus
Francis Ter Louw
Gospel Meetings and Church Services Update
Church notices list speakers George T. Pinch Rev. Lester N. Pease and Rev. Wm. Kelderman Jr with May and June schedules. Events include Bible school morning services, The Lord's Supper, a June 3 gospel rally in Central Park, and evening evangelistic services at Open Bible Church.
Sunday Church Listings Across Two Counties
First Reformed Church led by Rev A Haverkamp holds morning services at 9 30, with Sunday School at 9 80. Central College graduates receive baccalaureate with Rev Marion De Velder. Hope Reformed Church in Holland Michigan lists Rev Anthony Van Zante guest preacher for Trope Reformed Church in Sheboygan Wisconsin at 7 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Pella Baptist Church Worship Services Announced
William G. Winstead, minister, leads Bible School at 9 20 with the theme Judahs Unsteady Course from First Kings and Second Chronicles. Morning worship at 11 includes Holy Communion. Evening services at 7 invite all to attend.
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Pella Baptist Church
William G. Winstead
The
Bible School
Judah
Mrs Gerrit A Klyn 49 Monroe Iowa dies at Mahaska Hospital
Mrs Gerrit A Klyn aged 49 of Monroe Iowa died Tuesday May 27 1947 at Mahaska hospital Funeral services set for Thursday May 29 1947 at 1 30 p m at the Second Reformed Church in Pella with internment at Oakwood A fuller obituary will run in The Chronicle on June 6th.
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Gerrit A. Klyn
Monroe
Towa
Mahaska Hospital
Chii Reformed
Pellaterment
Oakwood
Klyn
Top Honors Among 8th Graders Won by Joan Van Zemeren
The Marion County Rural pupils held their commencement in Knoxville May 23 1947 with Rev. Paul Hann as speaker. Diplomas went to 105 graduates. Joan Van Zomeren won top county honors and shares Charles Palmer Davis Medals with Sara Anne Gosselink for current events and social studies.
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Marion County
Knoxville
Joan van Zomeren
Enid Tysseling
Orville Tysseling
Mildred Gosselink
Plain View School
Sara Anne Gosselink
Eva Mae van Wyngarden
Silver Grove School
Viola Hasselman
Wilma Keuning
Agnes Vander Hart
First Chr. Ref. Church Services and Dutch Worship Notes
The item lists morning and evening services at First Christian Reformed Church and Third Reformed Church. Details include sermons, Dutch language services, guest ministers from Brandon Wisconsin Waupun Illinois and South Holland Illinois, and a Sunday music program by the church choir. The Back to God Hour is scheduled on the radio.
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Simon Vroan
Third Reformed Church
L. J. Borst
Th.b
John Terlouw
Brandon
Wisconsin
Holland
Gerrit Menning
Waupun
Jacob Blaauw
South Holland
Illnois
Michael Stephen Smith obituary in Oakwood interment
Michael Stephen Smith son of Mr and Mrs C Smith of 407 East First Street died after a short illness on Monday evening May 26 1947 born December 24 1944 He is survived by his parents grandparents Carl Smith Mrs Dorothy Smith and Mr John Scheinkhoven and great grandparents Mrs A M Van Zee Funeral services were held Wednesday May 28 1947 at 2 p m at Van Dyk Funeral Home Rev Wm G Winstead officiating Interment Oakwood
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Ol Stephen
C. Smith
E. 1St St
Carl Smith
John Scheinkhoven
Dorothy Smith
A. M. van Zee
van Dyk Funeral
Wm. G. Winstead
Oakwood
Smiths thank community after son Michael Stephen’s death
Mr and Mrs Marvin C. Smith express gratitude to friends and neighbors who assisted after the death of their dear son Michael Stephen. They acknowledge the flower tokens and sympathy sent during their great loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Stephen
Marvin C. Smith
Work Permits Require Birth Certificates for Minors
Children under 18 seeking work permits must present an affidavit of age and a birth certificate at the office of the Superintendent of Schools. A baptismal record copy is acceptable if the certificate is unavailable. Permits can be secured with extra paperwork, but will require extra steps including a physical examination with a local doctor.
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Superintendent of Schools
Prot Reform Church Plugs Sunday Services and Broadcast
PROT REFORMED CHURCH at Cor Main and Peace St invites worshipers to Holland services Sunday at 9 30 with a sermon De Band Des Huwerijks by Rev L Vermeer English service at 1 30 p m with Rev J Howerzyl Gospel meeting by the Young People's Society Sunday evening All welcome plus Sunday morning radio broadcast at 8 on KBIZ Dial 1240.
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PROT
Reformed Church
Cor. Main and Peace St
L. Vermeer
Holland
Band Des Huwerijks
J. Howerzyl
Young People’s Society
KBIZ
Sully Reformed Church Announces Sunday Services
Arthur J. Bennink, pastor, conducts morning worship at 9:30 with the Rev. Ralph Menning delivering the morning message. Sunday School at 10:50, lesson titled Facing National Perils. Evening praise at 7:30 with meditation on Kingdom Truth, Lampe-Burning or Dying.
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Sully Reformed
Arthur J. Bennink
Ralph Menning
Sully
Ebenezer Ref Church Service Schedule Notice
Leighton Town G A Aalberts pastor leads morning worship at 9 30. The Autobiography of Christian reads this Sunday. Evening service at 7 30 features The Chan heritage. Everyone invited and welcome.
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Ebenezer
Leighton
Town
G. A. ‘Aalberts
Christian
Mrs Ge o Steininger to Teach in Pella High Next Year
The article notes Mrs Geo Steininger will continue in teaching duties at Pella High School. Her husband George Steininger plans to remain a junior at Central next year. Harriet Heusinkveld will expand secretarial classes and teach more geography while serving in the comptroller’s business office.
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Pella
George Steininger
Central
Harriet Heusinkveld
Freshman fisherman tries luck through Grinnell manhole
Grinnell residents watched a freshman, guided by upperclassmen, attempt to fish through an open manhole in a lighthearted stunt. The scene drew puzzled smiles as the improvised prank unfolded on campus streets.
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Grinnell
Factory couples and a hospital note mark June week
Kathryn Menninga and Nick Braashart Jr, an electrician, will wed this week at the plant. In remembrances of the casement department, Carl Clark, who left the department a year ago, is ill with heart trouble and is in Mahaska Hospital in Oskosca.
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Cupid
Kathryn Menninga
Nick Braashart, Jr
Casement Department
Carl Clark
Mr. Clark
Mahaska Hospital
Oxkscosa
Nelson Center addition planned east Des Moines
Mrs. Cora Nelson bought 320 acres adjoining the east Des Moines corporation line and plans Nelson Center addition. The tract along highway 163 near the GR and PL railroad underpass extends northeast along the tracks, aimed at factory sites warehouses homestead lots stores filling stations and a hotel. She seeks to make Nelson Center a premier Des Moines addition.
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Cora Nelson
Corporation Line
Des Moines
Nelson
GR & PL Ry
Nelson Center
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Keith Emmett
Newton and Killduff
Barmlas
Vander Linden
Mission and Dorcas Society
Joan McConnville
Mr. Schippers
Jean Dingeman
Joanne
Geraldine
Margaret Mishler
Jacklyn Misshler
Charles Mishler
Jack Dennis Schippers
Harold Berry
Arnold Schippers Jr
San Antonio
Texas
Norval Campbell
Mishler
Telephone Co
Veterans’ Hospital
the Reformed Witness Hour
Dial 1240
Herman Hoeksema
Grand Rapids
Michigan
William Penn College
Oskaloosa
John
Lasschuit
W. G. Vander Ploeg
Garberson
Seattle
Harold Closz
Muskego
Alpha Zeta Mu
Evelyn Brunsting
Red Bank
N. J
James Kempkes
Ruth Rozendaal
Harrison
S. D
John Vander Waal
Pellrude Vanderwal
Montezuma
Julia van Houweling
Jack Fulton
Midland Park
Gertrude Vanderwal
Pietenpol
Melvin de Vries
Adam Helen Vander Meer
Graf Rapids
Mich
Anna Mae Hendricks
Lite Rock
J. Ackerman Coles
Harold Doorenhos
Morrison, Ill
Dora Baarda
Bellflower
Keables
Gnas
Maxine Huenink
Baldwin
Wise
van Houweling
Jnci Vander Lugt
McWhorter
Mary Crane
Edith Maas
Wiscon
Murray Cox
Ellen Huibregtse
Carol Hall
Chatham
Marian Morrow
Roy Gillett
Thomas Corlett
Lorraine Webber
Cedar
Chet Cross
Burton Voss
Fulton, Ill
Claire Brown
Fremont
Tom Stewart
Stanley Bergman
Ed Kooi
Fulton
Lloyd Menning
Wisc
Adton Stroh
Muscatine
Charles Vander Ploeg
Robert Ottens
Morrison
Barney Barnett
Bob Harvey
Jim Cooper
Melbourne
Keith Warne
Atlantic
Dick Shultz
Newton
Gale Cheuvront
Chicago
Ill
Howard Tagliabue
Secauseus
Jn Brown
Ray Pickard
Packwood
Manford Byrd
Brewton
Ala
Zane Gray
Eddyville
Dan McKim
Cornelius Ve
H. P. van Gorp
Parade
Dignity of Learning
P. HH. Kuyper
Mid-West
National Association of Manufacturers
Harold Knutson
House
Ways and Means
Melvin
Marvin Rumbaugh
Verna Tysseling
Anna van Houweling
Verna
Julianna
Juliana
Mathes
George T. Pinch
Central Park
Gospel Hall
Open Bible Church
Lester N. Pease
Bro. Vanderveer
Wm. Kelderman Jr
Young People’s Meeting
Sister van Veen
Pease
Second Reformed Church
LeRoy C. Brandt
Albany
van Wyk
Alto
Joan van Zemeren
Michael Stephen Smith
Geo. Steininger
Geraniums
Petunias
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