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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1944
Page
10
The N FE District Nursing committee will meet with Miss Brunsting County Nurse Monday Nov 6 at 2 10 p m at the Legion Hall. Penicillin and newer drugs in relation to nursing care will be discussed. Bring your friends.
The couple and Mildred Racek performed I Love You Truly. The bride served the first piece. the remainder was by Mrs. Merlanduon. The top tier went to Mrs. Mary Buth. The bride, Alleman High School and Town State College at Ames alumna, and the groom, Pe High School and Ce College at Pella alum, with studies at Iowa State College. He is in the Army Signal Corps at Camp Crowder, Missouri, awaiting transfer to the West Coast and overseas.
The American Red Cross reports continued food parcel deliveries to American prisoners of war in German camps. Despite disrupted traffic through southern France and Switzerland, plans were made to maintain supply. Geneva dispatched a three month stock. 264,914 parcels reached camps in June and 137,196 in July. Sweden received a million plus parcels aboard Mangalore and Travancore withGripsholm aid. An RC representative aided routing from Goteborg. fifty trucks to Barcelona will move five to seven ton loads.
State health officials warn carbon monoxide deaths rise with colder weather as more cars fuel rationing era vehicles and closed garages pose risks. Provisional 1939–43 Iowa data show cars caused about 40 fatalities, 23 from leaks in heaters and stoves.
The first shipment of 26 trucks is due to arrive around September 11 aboard the Red Cross ship Caritas. The consignment, sent by the International Committee of the Red Cross, will move prisoner of war supplies from a Barcelona warehouse to Allied prisoners in Germany.
Beginning Sunday the First Christian Church will begin at 10:00 with minister John Vander Ploeg delivering The Christian a Priest from Romans 12 1. Bible classes for all begin at 11:20 and study The Christian a Law Abiding Citizen from 1 Peter 2 19 17. Come and worship.
Haverkamp, minister EW adm leads Sunday School and morning worship with Holy Baptism. Sermon themes include The Race Problem and The Holy Word of Gus. Evening praise features The Bute and a discussion titled Sharper Than Any Two.
Reverend Lawrence J. Borst leads Bible School with The Christian and the Race Problem. Morning Worship and Holland Service at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Christian Endeavor discusses Basis of a Durable and Tiny Peace. Sunday evening expository sermon on Philippians The Church in a Crooked and Perverse Nation. All are invited.
Mr James G Steel will preach at 10:00 a.m. and lead a Bible class at 11:00 a.m. Services continue with the Lord's Supper for the Ministry of the Word of God at 11:00 a.m. and a special gospel message at 7:30 p.m. An additional Bible hinge message is planned for 8:00 p.m Thursday.
Special meetings Thursday and Friday at 8 o'clock led by Dr Earle V Pierce. Sunday School 9 30 Worship 10 45 Sermon by Dr KV Pierce Communion Service Youth Fellowship 6 pm Evening service 7 80 Final message by Dr E V Pierce at 10.
Wm Christopulous church announces prayers at 30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship with Holy Communion on the first Sunday. Evening services include Young People Over Comer at 6:00 p.m and evangelistic music. Weekly prayer meetings Tuesday 8:00 p.m Thursday Bible study 8:00 p.m continuing Romans.
Arthur J. Bennink leads morning service at 10:00 with The Scarlet Thread. Junior sermon titled The Who Made Soap. Sunday School at 11:30 on Facing the Race Problem. Evening Praise at 8:00 with Meditation: Portraits of Christ The Model Sufferer.
At 9:30 a.m. worship led by Minister S chool, 7:30 p.m. Evening worship. The Woman Who Won a Husband begins a series on Women of the Bible. Junior C E Society at 2:00 p.m. Intermediate C E Society at 3:30 p.m. Senior C E Society at 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour for young people in the church parlors.
A wartime guide outlines simple fall entertaining with pumpkin pie and cider. It notes preparation tips for custard like filling and a crisp under crust, plus safe stove setups using butane or propane for consistent heat. A recipe segment lists ingredients and steps to bake at 400 F, then reduce heat for finishing time.
Fragmentary account of a high school graduation event following a football game. Prizes included a ring of Bologna awarded by Arie Schilder to John Van Vliet and George Van Gorkum, both class of 1914, with other awardees and officer slate noting a row over alleged railroading.
A World War II era note laments the missing letters from home that lift morale as soldiers endure heat bugs and thirst. The piece contrasts harsh service in India Burma China with a Red Cross club scene where a veteran jokes about getting back to New Guinea to adjust to women.
Elvin Carson died October 18 in a hospital in Anthony Kansas. Born December 13 1871 in Pella he was known as Cully to friends. A Rock Island Railway employee early in life he later worked for Santa Fe Railway as a dispatcher at Wellington. He married Iva Brennen of Perry Oklahoma and is survived by son Homer and daughter Mae both in Wellington. He also leaves brother Embert of Town City Iowa and sister Jennie of Freeville New York. Interment was in Wellington.
John Van Polen born March 20 1867 on a farm near Pella to Mal Van Polen and Antje Vriezelaar died October 20 1944 at his home 1116 High Ave West in Oskaloosa Town at age 77 years 7 months 10 days He married Martha Men on December 15 1898.
A widow survivor list notes 7 children from Albia Oska loosa and Rose Mill with eight grandchildren and one sister Mrs A P Van Mouweling of Pella. Deceased preceded by mother 1891 father 1906 and siblings Aartje 1875 Peter Gysbert 1895 Gerrit 1907 Anne 1925. Funeral Wednesday Nov 1 1944 at 2 p.m. Van Dyk Funeral Home officiated by Rev Te Paske. Interment Graceland cemetery.
Card from the family of John Van Polen thanks friends and relatives in the Pella area for their sympathy condolences and floral tokens after the death of their husband and father the family notes appreciation for support and kindness.
Johanna Schakel daughter of Mr and Mrs Willem Schakel born April 8 1897 near Bus Marion County Iowa died October 24 144 at age 47 years 6 months 16 days. Married December 14 1922 to Francis F Van Vark. son Robert with Army Air Force at Kirtland Field NM. Active in Church of Christ in Christian Union American Legion Auxiliary and United Service Women of America. Funeral October 27 at 2:00 pm Pella Baptist Church with home prayer service. interment Oakwood Cemetery.
Francis F. and Robert Van Varkers express gratitude to friends neighbors Legion Auxiliary United Service Women and Reverend A A Swanson for aid after the death of wife mother and sister Mrs Francis Van Vark. They acknowledge sympathy and floral tokens.
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