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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1947

Page

7

Live and Learn Club elects officers at November meet

The Live and Learn Club held its November meeting with Mrs. Ben De Vries and Mrs. Gene Van Zee among attendees. New officers named include Anthony Ver Meer as president and John Grandin as vice president, with secretary treasurer Mrs Robert Ver Tees and publicity chairman Mrs Bertha Den Adel. Members noted recent brides Alvin Goemaat and Tunis Goemaat. The nine year old club, in Black Oak and Seat School district, announced refreshment duties and Thanksgiving decor. Chapter AE T Society plans a December gathering at Esther Boat’s home.

Live and Learn Club Ben de Vries Gene van Zee Alvin Goemaat Henry Re Bertha den Adel Diel van Zee Tunis Goemaat Sift Black Oak and Seat

Thanksgiving Wishes From MENNINGA and VANDER LINDEN

A note expressing thanksgiving and praise for policies authored by MENNINGA and VANDER LINDEN. The writers extend warm holiday wishes and gratitude, reflecting a cordial, seasonal message.

Menninga Vander Linden

Truth Seekers Class Moves to Larger Quarters

Last Thursday afternoon the Truth Seekers Class of the First Reformed Sunday School met at Mrs. Earl Van Donaclaar’s home with forty members present. Officers were elected and activities noted, including crocheting, knitting, sewing classes, and plans to send a mission work visit. The group will meet in the study hall as enrollment grows, with instruction by Mrs. Kuyper, Mrs. Van Zee, and Mrs. Ver Meens. Nieburg urged late enrollment, inviting others to join next Monday night.

Earl van Donaclaar First Reformed Sumday School Clarence Boot Swank Gerald Rempo John Ariel Arth Boekel William 2 Willud Kallenberse N. Retevik Albert J. Fyeseling Worten I, E. Kuyper G. H. van Zee Willard Ver Meens

Scott Twp Farm Bureau Meeting at Barnes Home

Scott Farm Bureau members gathered at Mr and Mrs Andrew Barnes for an evening program led by director The Merny and William Van Mannen. Rosemary Barnes served as program chair with piano solos and group numbers, plus readings and skits. Election reoriented leadership with William Van Heukelom as director and others taking chairman and vice chairman roles.

Philip Henry Same Worsomite Laerlia Robertson Max Dehasan Gilbert Sumner Bluet Farm Bureau Merced MaClareney Clarence den Adel Omer Fleck James Vander Waal Dan der Linden Reading Carol Roerelyn Wing Marilyn Roerelyn Logue Dash Dickie van Zameron Darlene Varp Zameron Nancy Marilyn de Coo Darrel de Rens Darrel de Reus Gerard den Adei Darlene van Zameren Marilyn de Cook Chi Baba-Chi Baba Nora Bruin Loy Fyn.g

Thanksgiving Devotion Highlights Inner Blessings at Pella High

Dr. G T Vander Lugt spoke during a Monday devotional at Pella High School. He urged thankfulness beyond material blessings, citing Ezekiel and Psalm 145, and praised the inner development of character as a gift from God. Tysseling led a group in singing Come Ye Thankful People Come, followed by prayer and the Girls' Glee Club singing The Lord's Prayer.

G.T. Vander Lugt Pella High School Vander Lugt Central College Ezekiel Miss ‘Tysseling Dr. Vander Lugt

Visitors and birthdays at the Home for the Aged

The Home for the Aged notes many visits from relatives of residents including De Jong Vander Tart Van Gorp Langs and Kamp families from Peoria Des Moines Knoxville and Sully. A birthday for Mrs H Postma at 71 is recorded along with health updates for residents Mrs P De Jong and Mrs Gerrit Gosselin. A report of two men’s robbers seen near the Home is mentioned with a request to return items.

John de Jong Tom Vander Tart P, Jonker Jong Peoria P. de Jong Chie R van Gorp Tina van Gorp P. Vos Oley Des Moines Nl. Vander Wilt William Langsaat California Arie Vander Kamp Sully Dick Weeda Tingley Paul Langstraat Knoxville Dick Langstraat Oskaloosa Peter van ‘Ham Ralph Kuiper L. Langstraat L. Visser John den Hartog Henry den Hartog Arie Klein C. den Hartog Frank Wiclard Sara van Ryswyk Everett van Kampen of Mary Brend Joe Vanden Berg Josephine Neal Jabaai G. W. den Hartog Gertrude Griffioen W. den Hartog H. Postma Gerrit Gosselink Peter Vos Tillie van Gorp Mr. Hagen

Reform churches share morning worship and evening services

Sunday school and midweek prayer fill the schedule across First and Second Reformed Churches with sermons on The Second Coming and The Revelation. Third Reformed Church lists Bible study hours and a Sunday eve sermon series. Gospel Hall hosts Bible talks and The Gospel Service with a special message.

Second Reformed Church Tari

Church of the Open Bible Rev and Mrs Anderson Co Pastors

The church outlines morning and evening services led by Rev and Mrs Anderson with a 450 am start for the morning worship and 7 30 pm evangelistic service. Sunday School at 11 00 am and midweek prayer on Tuesday at 7 30 pm. A welcome awaits at all services.

Third Reformed Church Bort Thelky Minter Am Isda Dius Christ A. de Brun A. Intveld Church OF the Open Bible CO. Anderson

St. Marys Catholic Church Holds Sunday Mass

Services are held at St. Marys Catholic Church every Sunday with Mass at 10 00 a m.

ST. Mary's St. Mary's Catholic Church

Business Men's Meeting Highlights Criminology Insights

Department tops Iowa criminology lab status with fingerprints ballistics and handwriting analysis. Chief Nebergall cites youth crime links car thefts arson and murders to youths under 21 with girls included. He stresses parental responsibility church school and community plus five building blocks faith honesty usefulness responsibility and alertness.

Iowa United States Nebergall Choul C. G. Buerkens

Obituary for Antonie Rouwenhorst of Flora Zylstra lineage

Antonie Rouwenhorst born in Geldert Netherlands in 1865 died November 1947 at Ludington Nursing Home Oska toon Iowa aged about 82. He came to America in 1873 with parents and left a widow a daughter Nettie Inney and a son Clarence. Survived by Gertrude Mrs WT verett Prairie City town Jeanette Mee Got Filn Plainview and others with nine grandchildren. Funeral held Friday November 20 1947 at Pea POMS Van byt Bae nep alme officiated by Second Reformed minister. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and prayers.

Antonie Rouwenhorst Rouwenhorst Johan Geldert Netherlands Ludington Oskatoon Iowa Somenthe Beme America Flora Zylstra Nettie Ney Clarence Tisae Gertrude Wtverett Prairie City Town Jeanette Plainview Johny Robert Pella Mealen Pea van Byt Oakworad

Mary Jansma of Pella dies after long illness

Mrs. Mary Jansma, born at Pella and long time resident of Ade Springs Colorado, died November 11 1947 at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa following a prolonged illness aged 78 years 8 months 4 days. She married James Jansma and was preceded in death by her husband, son, and brother Gerrit. Survived by sister Miss Jane Bos of Pella and nieces and nephews. Funeral held November 17 1947 at Van Dyk Funeral Home with Rev A Thiverkamp officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

Hurt Bos Pella Mare Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Iowa James Jansma Gerrit Jane Ros Pel ‘A Jasna

Legion Meeting Highlights Scout Self-Reliance Lesson

The Legion reported over two hundred members with a 242 quota and high attendance driven by Rooster Night. Oyster stews were served by Legion chefs led by Marinus Meulpolder as December's meeting is set for the Monday after Christmas.

Marinus Meulpolder

Peter Hackert dies. funeral held at Third Reformed Church

Peter Hackert of Oskaloosa Iowa born February 1 1947 in Herwerden Gelderland Netherlands died after long illness. Survived by wife Johanna De Wild four children Cornelia Mrs Gradus Schahel Wilhelmina Ward Roneda and eats four grandchildren two sisters and a brother. Funeral Friday November 1 1947 at Third Reformed Church with interment at Graceland Cemetery. Family expresses gratitude to Rev Le J Borst and friends for sympathy and flowers.

Peter Hackert Cornelia Hackert Herwenn Gelderlind Nethlands Oskaloosa Iowa America Johanna de Wild Chidren Cornelia Cornelia, Mrs. Gradus Sehahel Wilhelmina Ward Roneda Pella Deyee Roorda Larry Marvin Thyllis Harkert Mive JB Brand Dulia Monster Cornelis Clarence We Sisters Art Mary Weeda Kolas Wpa Third Reformed Borst Graceland Cometny Jovert

Charles C Forsyth dies in Seattle visit to daughter’s home

Charles C Forsyth a sales man from Seattle Washington died Friday November 21 at age 86 years 7 days during a visit to his daughter and son in law Attorney Mrs Tunis W H Klein in Pella.

Charles Forsyth Seattle Washington Pella Attorn Tunis WH. Klein

Obituary notice mentions Linn Planta service details

A death notice states Pola Mrsyth died and was laid to rest in Humboldt. Linn Planta and Mrs Plant were mentioned, with burial arrangements and a Seattle connection. Her daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs D, hosted arrangements and plan a brief stay before returning home.

Pola Mude Hin Humboldt Plant Seattle

All School Music Program Set for December 19

The public school announces an All-School Music Program on Friday evening December 19. Miss Tysseliigg will lead a varied vocal program from both grades and the high school. The program includes Christmas numbers and other selections from the textile classwork, featuring Boys and Girls Glee Club and Mixed Choir.

Tysseliigg

Started Early Hunter Jimmy Sullivan Bags First Game

Jimmy Sullivan a year old boy from New Mipton had good luck on his first hunting trip using his 110, dimmy hagsped wo pheasant.

Jimmy Sullivan New Mipton Dimmy

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Mrs. Ben DE Vries Chapter AE T Society Esther Boat Yee Scott Black Hawk den Adel the Burkhart Studio Veenstra Appliance Co First Reformed Church Up D.D Gospel Hall Carge T. Pinches James Vel Will Steel Chool Business Men's Meeting A. T. Rouwenhorst Komentar Mary Jansma D. Geenen Gertrude Plender Jane Bos Legion Meeting Xmas Frea Victor Bingg Crosby Christmas Island Guy Lombardo He Messiah Handel Huddersheld Fir Tree Dark Crosby & Durby Singers Joss Crawford, Organ Perry Como Nou Santa Claus Crosby Lombardo The Carollers Dick Leibert Record Shop Music House R Hackert Hand Peter IE Vane le J. Borst Peter Hackett Charles C. Forsyth Aspiroids Chevrosote Aspirex Droste’s Zokoro John Lasschuit
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