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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1946

Page

7

Society Honored Service Man Home From Pacific

A happy gathering at 1110 Monroe St. celebrated Marion Groenendyk returning from Okinawa. Relatives from Cedar IA and Des Moines attended including the Toom, Groenendyk, Tysseling, and Roorda families. Other items note a surprise birthday for Mrs C Willem sen, a Halloween party at Black Oak Center, and numerous local society notices from Sandridge PTA to a student recital at Don Chapel.

Pacific B. A. Roorda Monroe Street Marion Groenendyk Okinawa Charles. Toom Ben Groenendyk Mily Cedar Iowa Gerrit Tysseling Roy Roorda Des Moines

Vitamin Candy Ad Promises 30 Day Supply For Two Dollars

An old style advertisement touts AYDS Vitamin Candy with a claim of a 30 day supply for $2.25. The fragment mentions a phone contact but provides no readable number or full ordering details. The tone resembles a vintage consumer promo promoting diet or Vitamin products.

Mic Reynolds

Amvet Auxiliary Meeting Highlights And Charity Work

AMVET Auxiliary leaders discuss district reports from county units led by Mrs Ernest Frost of Knoxville and Mrs Weyerse. Des Moines Veterans Hospital reach includes a Christmas organ drive, sewing of wheel chair back covers, pillowcases, large socks, napkins and medical aids. Memorial honors deceased members while Pella units report strong fundraising from Plowing contest concessions.

Marcia Gard Marshalltown Beth F. C. Belknap Knoxville McDaniel Des Moines State Hospital A. L. Miner Dstrict Story County Marion County Ernest Frost Pella Weyerse Chris Jesperson Veterans Hospital Veterans of Foreign Wars and Legion Auxili Amvets Des Moines Veterans Hospital Jesperson

Veterans AMVETS meet outlines duties and aims in appeal

A large AMVETS auxiliary gathering in Pella discussed wartime service duties and youth welfare. Dr L C Murray of Des Moines spoke on parental responsibility to youth, health tests for service, and the I Am Third program. Officers were elected, resolutions debated, and members urged active unit participation and district representation for the national convention.

Rebekahs 1.C.C.F. Hall L. C. Murray Des Moines Sthn Dist Amvets Murray Health Department Iowa Martin Sweet Hour of Prayer Rasmussen Amvet Auxil L. R. Elliott Pittsburgh Stigers AMVET Erma Hillard Oskaloosa Ramsay M. C. van Gorp Pella Aoting J. S. Freeman Adel van Gorp Katherine Vriezelaar Otley Agnes Weyerse Matilda van Roekel A. T. Vander Beck Frank Boot D. W. van Gorp Geo, Gezel Louise Gezel

Centennial Stamps Promoted as Christmas Gifts

The Iowa Centennial Committee urges shoppers to give a sheet of blue three cent Iowa Centennial stamps as a practical Christmas gift. The stamps meet demand for Christmas mail and out of state correspondence. Mrs Edward Beaning and baby were dismissed from the hospital Saturday.

Iowa Centennial Committee Edward Beaning Ma Hospital

Obituary Notice for Cheryl Fern Ratcliff in Sully

Mrs Cassie Sadler dies at Sunnyside aged 2 Cheryl Fern Ratcliff dies at Spears Sanitarium Denver 1946 Born Grinnell Indiana November 26 1945 Funeral services held November 5 Sully First Reformed Church with Rev Arthur J Rennink officiating Burial Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Cheryl Fern Ratcliff Arnold Ratcliff Grinnell Spears Sanitarium Denver Colorado Bruce Blair J. A. Rateliff Ynell Carrie Jacobs-Hand Cheryl Fern

Mrs Jesse Wyndaarden dies after long illness in Iowa church

Jessie Miedema Wyngaarden born September 27 1804 Netherlands died October 31 1946 in Oskaloosa and Sully area. Survived by husband six children 28 grandchildren seven great grandchildren with services at Harden Funeral Home New Sharon and First Reformed Church Sully Burial Sully Cemetery.

Wyngaarden Jessie Miedema Netherlands Ludington Oskaloosa Dese“ Wyngaarden John Mr. Wyngaarden

Mrs Peter De Kruyff Rites Held In Sully Community

Mrs Peter De Kruyff nee Wilhelmina De Nys born January 30 1878 in the Netherlands died October 31 at age 68 years 9 months Two children Minni Mrs Jake Rozeboom Sully and Peter Kellogg a sister Mrs G Kuyper Netherlands two nephews John De Kruyff Tainter and Henry De Kruyff California five grandchildren Survived by family services held Monday 1:00 pm at Jake Rozeboom home and 1:30 from Sully Reformed Church Rev Arthur Bennink officiated burial Sully Cemetery

Peter de Kruff Wilhelmina de Nys Netherlands Peter de Kruyff de Kruyff America Sully de Kruff Jesus Minni Jake Rozeboom Sull Peter Kellogg G. Kuyper John de Kruyff Tainter Henry de Kruyff California Jake Roozeboom Sully Reformed Church Arthur J

Leighton woman remembered as devoted wife and mother

Born eight children with one dying in infancy, she leaves a large family including John and his widow Mrs Dora Van Engelenhoven, Christina Kool, Mic De Kooi, Evert Van Engelenhoven of Oskaloosa Iowa, and Dena Rempe Connie Van Engelenhoven of Leighton. Survived by 17 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Charter member of the Christian Reformed Church of Leighton. Husband and children recall her as a loving mother. Services held January 1 at Leighton Reformed Church with Rev Greenfield officiating. Interment at Black Oak Center Cemetery.

John Dora van ‘Engelenhoven Christina Kool Mic” de Kooi Evert van Engelenhoven Oskaloosa Towa Dena Rempe Connie van Engelenhoven Leighton Sows Ndchildren van Engelenhoven Christian Reformed Church of Leighton, Town Leighton Reformed Church Greenfield Black Oak Center

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Albert Van Engelenhoven

The family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for kindness after the death of Mrs. Albert Van Engelenhoven. Albert Van Engelenhoven and Children thank all who showed sympathy and respect during their bereavement.

Albert van Engelenhoven

Thank you for kindness to our mother De Kruyff

We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for numerous acts of sympathy before and after our mother Mrs Peter De Kruyff passed away. We especially thank those who sent flowers and offered support, signed Mr and Mrs Jacob Rozeboom and Mr and Mrs Peter De Kruyff. For Sale Two good works Van Dusseldorp Otley.

Peter de Kruyff Jacob Rozeboom van Dusseldorp Otley

Obituary of Mrs. A Van Engelenhoven in Leighton Iowa

Mrs. A Van Engelenhoven died at home in Leighton Iowa at noon on Tuesday October 29 after a ten day illness. Born April 24 1867 in Gelderland Netherlands she married Albert Van Engelenhoven June 20 1889. She was 79 years six months six days old.

Albert van Engelenhoven Leighton Iowa van Engelenhoven Gysbertha Jansen Gelderland Netherlands

Funeral services for Mrs Jennie Jelsma near Carlisle Iowa

Mrs Jennie Jelsma 77 died at her daughter Mrs Harold Spear's home near Carlisle Iowa. Funeral services set for Thursday November 7 1946 at 2:00 pm from the Community Church Sully Iowa. Reverend Robt Beard to officiate assisted by Reverend Edward Thompson. Burial will be in Sully Cemetery.

Jennie Jelsma Harold Spea Carlisle Iowa Sully Robt. Beard Edward Thompson

Boy Killed By Car In Guthrie Center Accident

Four year old Larry Benton darted from behind a parked car when an oncoming automobile struck him, killing him instantly in Guthrie Center. Local responders arrived at the scene, and authorities are investigating the fatal pedestrian accident.

Guthrie Center Larry Benton

Foxholes used in Marianas hurricane shelter soldiers report

Pfc Roland Eskov told his parents Mr and Mrs Hans Eskow of Kimballtown that during a recent hurricane troops sought safety in foxholes after winds tore off barrack roofs in the Marianas.

Marianas Pfc Roland Eskov Hans Eskow Kimballtown

Central College guest minister at Gospel Hall service

The Central College guest minister will preach at Gospel Hall on Sunday November 10. Morning worship at 10:00, Sunday school at 10:45, The Lord's Supper and Word of God at 12:15, with a broadcast on KB 1240 at 1:30. Evening service features Mr Robt Arthur of Des Moines.

Second Reformed Church C. E Central College Gospel Hall Geo. T. Pinches Jas Green Robt Arthur Des Moines Ister

Reformed Church Sermons In Dutch On Sunday

The Protestant Reformed Church led by Rev L Vermeer offers Sunday services at 9 30 in Dutch with De Bekering Van Den Zondaar as the morning topic. Afternoon talks cover The Stilling of the Storm from Mark 4 35 41. Evening youth round table discusses Dimiels three friends in the fiery furnace.

Holland

Sunday Services at First Reformed Church A

Morning worship at 10 45 includes sermon on Paul at Philippi The Holy Law of God XX Contment 7 30 Evening praise Simon Peter XXVIII Withstood by Paul Sunday School at 9 30 Minister Haverkamp leads services and hymns

Haverkamp Paul Philippi Simon Peter

Sully Reform Church Schedule Seeks Faith and Outreach

Arthur J. Bennink, pastor, leads morning worship at 9:00 and 11:15 with a sermon titled A Pair of Friends. Junior sermon is The Law of the Strange Sunday School meets at 10:15 under The Church Reaches Out. Evening Praise begins at 7:30 with a meditation on Quack Doctors.

Arthur J. Bennink

Third Reformed Church Service Schedule Borst minister

The Third Reformed Church Borst Th.B. minister conducts a Bible School hour at 9 a.m. with a sermon on Paul founding the church at Philippi. Worship at 10:45 a.m. features a sermon on Wrong Notions about Righteousness. Evening service at 7:30 includes Saul's question What Have We. Moments of Music at 7:20 p.m. features the Sally Male Quartette. All are welcome to attend any part of these services.

Third Reformed Church Borst Th.b Paul Philippi Saul Sally

Pella Baptist Church Service Schedule Honors Veterans

William G. Winstead presides over a Sunday program at Pella Baptist Church featuring Christ-centered classes for all ages at 10:46 a.m. Theme is Paul Pounds The Church at Philippi. Morning worship at 11, sermon God Bless America, Baptist Youth Fellowship at 6 p.m. Evening service at 7:20 p.m. Sermon The Open Door. Morning worship recognizes Armistice Day with invitation to veterans groups. Warm welcome offered to all.

Pella Baptist Church William G. Winstead the Church School Paul Pounds Philippi Amer

Sheldon Man Wounded in Korea Riots

Relatives in Sheldon learned Capt. Wallace Geiger of Sheldon was seriously wounded in the abdomen on duty in Korea. Officials believe the injury happened during recent riots tied to protests over food shortages by Koreans.

Sheldon Wallace Geiger Korea

Narrow Escape For Six From War-Taught Cuscade

Six Cuscade young men including five veterans escaped injury when their car hit loose gravel on a peace time highway, careened over an embankment and rolled six times. None seriously hurt.

Cuscade

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