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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1944

Page

7

United Service Women meet at Legion Hall in Pella

The Pella Unit of United Service Women of America met at 2 p.m. November 4 at the Legion Hall. W Van Sittert spoke on the G I Bill of Rights. A memorial poem honored the late Mrs. Francis Van Vark. Volunteers collect rags for Knoxville hospital and seek feathers for Red Cross drives. Members urged saving pin money for war bonds and recount hosting a Mexican supper.

Pella United Service Women of America Legion Hall W. van Sittert G.I Reilly Francis van Vark W. Koopman Knoxville American Legion Hall M. van Gorp Red Cross

Thanking voters of Pella and vicinity for election support

A message from a local official thanks Pella area voters for their support in the election. The statement promises personal attention to residents at the County Recorder's office and a continued commitment to serve and deserve their confidence.

Pella County Recorder's Office Court Lee

Vander Ploeg marks 81st birthday in good health

Observed 81st birthday at home with family dinner and congratulations. Mrs. Van der Ploeg in reasonably good health. Reading Circle meets Friday with Dr. J J Lubbers speaker. 4-H clubs hold meetings at various homes. Methodist Circle reports on November activities and December party plans. Afternoon tea hosted by Mrs A Klyn. Victory Strivers 4-H Club plans and records 1945 details.

John Vander Ploeg Vander Ploee Vander Ploeg Reading Circle A. B. van Houweling J. J Lubbers Methodist Circle Grace Jarman Len Kaldenborg Jovi Het Agnes Weyers James Klyn

55th Wedding Anniversary Observed at Verhoogs Home

The 55th wedding anniversary for Mrs. Wins Den Hartog was celebrated at the Ver Hoogs home with many family members present. Attendees included Den Hartog, Gerrit Den Hartog and Eugene Den Hartog, and various relatives such as the Vanden Be, Van Ree, and De Geer families. Refreshments followed a joyful evening.

Jerandehi Win den Ehartog Walter Verought Bath den Hartog Gerrit den Hartog Eugene Walter Ver Dorothy Dee Vanden Marjorie Johanna Jose Alvaretta Johnnie iMioen Wilma Venu Veen Stunle Zee John Neal de Ronde Delos Vanden den Hartos Nd Dena Nany Ph Anthony Griffioen den Hartor Dena Nancene den Hartog Wa. den Hartore Lester V Ten Mary Doris Neal den South Holland Miineis Gerald den Hartey Camp Crowder S. G. Onstine Carnie de Geer Ousting Raymond van Hehdom Euurope Cornie Doretha Thelma de G Norman van Heukelom Ruth Ver Meer Onstine Albert Heukelom Oskaloosa Henry V. Rees Union Street Lewis van Roekel Donald Roorda Richard van Roekel Martha Doorenthal Childdren Joan and Arvin Duke Snull Des Moines Charlie Hampton Willard Victor Henry van Ree Raymond van Heukelem Europe Andy Pfe Wilbur We Meer Texas Arand South Dakota Michigan

Home Economics Teachers Attend Des Moines Meeting

Mrs Amy Goldsmith of the Central College Home Economics Department and Miss Phyl Aulersen a vocational home teacher attended the Pall meeting of the Town Home Economics Association in Des Moines Friday They praised Miss Mary Omen of Washington DC who spoke on the Textile Situation in War Time Students from North Des Moines High School modeled garments from coats blouses and housecoats in fibers including cotton rayon viscose and asbestos Wyckott of the American Home Economies Association observed the group and leading the discussion titled Super Highway for Home Economies outlined future trends for the field.

Des Moines Amy Goldsmith Suless Gihulys Wyckott American Home Economies Association

Legion Auxiliary Holds November Meeting at Legion Hall

The November gathering of the Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday at eight o clock in the Legion Hall with good attendance. Officers reviewed business. plans for the Auxiliary dinner at the hall and district events were discussed. The group noted donations toward the Memorial Fund and the War Bond drive. Mrs Gertrude Lauterbach attended from out of state. Refreshments were provided by the community, and Masonic notes urged upcoming regular sessions.

Gertrude Lautebach

Open Bible Church Fellowship Meetings At Oltamwa

Local Open Bible Churches invite friends to daily fellowship meetings at Oltamwa with special speakers and music. Gospel Hall Fort Dodge pastor Tuininga preaches two Sundays November 12 and 19. Bible class and gospel service follow with a Lord's Ministry message.

Gospel Hall B. Tuininga Fort Dodge Tunninga

Two Churches Announce Services And Programs

The Second Christ. Ref. Church led by Theo P Verhulst offers 10:00 am worship with scripture from John 6 3 and 11 40 am Bible class. evening preaching by the pastor. The Second Reform Church led by R J Vanden Berg lists 9 30 am Sunday School and 10 45 am worship with Love's Gift. evening service at 7 30 pm titled The Woman who Made a House a Home plus Junior C E Society and senior C E Society activities and fellowship at 8 45 pm.

P. Verhulst Tolland Pas Reformed Church R. J. Vanden Berg C. E. Society

Sully Reform Church Morning Worship and Evening Prayer

Arthur J. Bennink minister presides at Morning Worship at 10:00 with subject Stepps ward and a junior sermon of a Bell. Sunday School at 1:00 titled The Church in War and Peace. Evening Praise at 8:00 features Meditation Portraits of Christ and The Uplifted Savior.

Sully

Grinnell Hosts State Y M C A and YWCA Meeting

Sixteen delegates from the Y We and Yo MOC along with Central College attended the Grinnell College State meeting from Nov 2 to 3. The event opened with registr at 7 00 p m and featured talks by Dr Steiner and Dr Van Wyk, a Holman Hunt painting discussion, and a post war Christian philosophy address. Activities included discussions on Ethic Minorities Pull Employment and Political Expression, plus group discussions, folk dancing, and a Sunday service at Grinnell Chapel. The 14 Central representatives ended with a dinner at the Grinnell hotel.

Y We Central College Grimmell College Steiner Grinnell Collesce van Wyk Central West Holman Hunt Cornell Colege Activitie George Calhoun Central Dein Piofessor Tew Statenese College Ten Clay Postain Y.w.ca Ralph ‘Ten Clay Centr Melena Adams Ames Bodein Grinnell College Talph Ten Clay Grinnell Chapel Harcelton Colorado College Chapel Grinnell Hotel

Sewing Machine Service and Boat Furniture Co Notice

Notices refer to a service offer by Gerret Sneller Willem Janse Sewing Machine Service inviting customers to bring machines to the store or call for service. The ad also mentions Boat Furniture Co and a generic media service claim. No clear dates or locations provided.

Boat Furniture CO

Notice of Last Will on File in Marion County Court

A legal notice from Knoxville Iowa dated November 4 1914 states that the clerk of the district court in Marion County Iowa has on file a written instrument purporting to be the last will and testament. The notice indicates a probate related action and invites interested parties to respond or appear as required by court procedure.

Knoxville Towa District Court of Town Marion County Iowa

Curlee Overcoats Offer Quality and Warmth

This ad touts Curlee Overcoats with emphasis on carefully chosen materials for warmth and wear without excess weight. It promises stylish appearance and fine workmanship in tailoring details and invites customers to select a moderately priced Curlee coat from the store’s complete stock.

Testament of Anthonie Koolof Van Setten Probate Hearing

The Court of Clerk schedules a hearing at 10 00 a m on the Bth day of December 144 in Knoxville Iowa to prove the validity of the testament. Objections must be on file by that hour. Jack B Carpenter Clerk of District Court Ry Leonard L Long Deputy.

Anthonie Koolof van Setten Knoxville Iowa Jack B. Carpenter Ry Leonard L. Long

Ration Reminders for Fats Sugar and Blue Stamps

Ration reminders note fats red stamps 2 through AS valid for at least five weeks with no new red stamps until December 3. Blue stamps through ZS valid indefinitely with no new stamps until December 1. Sugar stamps 40 31 32 provide five pounds of canning sugar through February 28 1945. East Coast coupons allow three gallons each through November 9 with a new ration book.

Coupon Offer Extends Four-Gallon Sod Through December 21

A fragmented notice indicates a promotion in regions outside the East Coast offering A-H8 coupons for four gallons of sod through December 21. Details on participating locations or eligibility are incomplete.

East Coast

Fuel Oil and Coupons Update for Heating Year

Period 4 and 5 coupons plus new period 1 coupons announced for use through the present heating year. Shoes and airplane stamp book details noted as remaining valid indefinitely for specified stamps.

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United Service Women Provo Club Lake Prairie Township Myron Nollen T Y Wat van de Voort Noel Myron Uneedus 4-H Barnes Black Oak Scott Uneedus Rosemary Barnes Hom da van Maanen Pres Scivls Rx Pense Chih Frances van Maanen Carlesss Zome A. Klyn Broadway Victory Strivers Board of Supervisors Arie H. Bogaard Marion Coun Jim van Hemert Bethany Willing Workers VAN Zarl van Donselaar de Haar John R. van Gorp Bethany North Des Moines Macy Mission School Bert van 'Femer Lester van’ Gorp John R. van Gorn Peter Zwanks Dick Ver Ploeg Treas Earl van Douselaar Vernon van Gorp Art van Roekel Matilda van Rookel Bert van Hemert Masonic News Masonic Lodge O.E.S First Baptist Church Open Bible Church Christopulos Ham Young People Open Bible Churches Oltamwa Church America Third Reformed Church Lawrence J. Borat Evelyn Vos Philippians Grinnell State Y.M YWCA Vriend van Ommere Je Moet Mann Niet Brommen, Dewey and Bricker Hebben Nn Geen Likker Gerret Sneller Willem Janse Tunis H. Klein Silex Coffee Makers Hassocks RCA Ugh Walt Disney Sealy Mattress Headquarters
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