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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1945
Page
2
Local brief filled with names of returning service members and visitors. Families from Des Moines Ames and Cedar Rapids visited Oska loosa and nearby towns. Thanksgiving events include births hospital stays discharges and moves among residents and relatives.
A clipped quotation notes a maxim about receiving nothing in return. It restates a common saying emphasizing that nothing is free and effort is required. The line underscores a skeptical view of easy gains. It appears as a standalone proverb fragment without context.
Aart C. Van Houweling died November 21 1945 at Mahaska Hospital Oska loa, aged 82. Born February 15 1863 to Cornelius Van Houweling and Evertte Vanier Haar, he married Flora Roorda in 1884 and survived by daughters Eva Wat derplacyBattle Creek Mich and Bertha Den Adel Leighton Town, a perhaps deceased Elizabeth Wagner, 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He served as deacon in the Second Reformed Church and on the Pella City Council, built the Pella Stack er with Jake H Van Gorp, invented a self feeder and hand cutter, remained active in mechanics. He composed verse and quotes his faith in death, ending with a reflection on guidance by the Lord. He is also survived by sisters Lizzie Roorda and Carrie Huyser and brothers Dirk and Garret. others preceded him in death.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday November 24 1945 at 1 30 p m at the Second Rev Church with Rev R J Vanden Berg in charge The pallbearers were grandsons Marion Clarence Arthur John Den Adel William and Henry A Wagner The old hymns The Ninety and Nine and The Old Rugged Cross were sung by Chester Leu with Mrs Leonora Van Dellen accompanying Interment followed at Portergrove Cemetery.
Acknowledges friends and neighbors who assisted the family before and after the death of husband and father A. C. Van Houweling. Grateful for sympathy and offerings of flowers as tokens of respect and regard.
George Walter Croll born February 12 1881 in Pella Iowa died November 24 1945 at Iowa Methodist Hospital aged 64 years 9 months 12 days He left wife son Land grandchild Richard Croll two sisters Mrs F C Vorhees and Mrs L P Beimena brother Bernard Croll Funeral held November 26 at Van Den Berg Funeral Home with Rev R J Vanden Berg officiating Interment Oakwood Cemetery
Acknowledging with thanks the many acts of kindness by friends and neighbors for George W. Croll during illness and after his death. Grateful for words of sympathy and flowers sent to Mrs. Rebecca Croll and Mr. and Mrs. Leland Croll.
John A Pos of Pella Iowa born November 10 1860 died November 22 1945 at 7 45 p m at his home 1012 North Main Street aged 85 years 12 days He married Maggie Van Gorp in 1881 and later Alma Pryor in 1916 He leaves daughters Mrs P A Van Zee Chariton and Mrs Bert Vander Lingen Pella a son Wayne Pos Hampton Iowa four grandchildren and three great grandchildren Interment Oakwood Cemetery funeral conducted by Rev A A Swanson Saturday November 24 1945 at Van Dyk Funeral Home
The family gratefully thanks those who offered sympathy condolence and floral tokens for John A Pas during his illness and after his death.
Robert Castorf 67 died Thursday at Skiff Memorial Hospital Newton after a lingering illness. Born May 4 1888 near Sully he married Helen Klein on Dec 16 1918 in Killduff. Survived by widow a daughter two brothers five sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral Saturday Nov 24 1945 at 2 PM at Community Church Sully with Rev Robert Seyda officiating. burial in Sully cemetery.
Mrs. Robert Oastorf and Ruth express thanks to friends and neighbors who helped during the long illness of their husband and father Rob ert Castorf and for sympathy and tokens of regard received.
Rev A Haverkamp leads Sunday School and morning worship at 10 45 a m Addressing The Christian and His Economic Relations Evening service at 7 30 p m Exploring The Power of Prayer in a concise church notice
George T. Pinches will lead Exposition of the Word this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on Pauls Profit and Loss Account. Sunday December 2 features Bible Class at 10:00 a.m. on The Seed plot of the Bible then Lord's Supper and Ministry of the Word at 10:45 a.m. Broadcast over Dial 1240 at 7 p.m. The Gospel Service discusses The Simplicity Wealth and Triumph of Salvation.
Pella Baptist Church led by Pastor A. A. Swanson conducts Sunday School at a.m. and a 10:45 a.m. sermon titled In Behalf of Christ. A special missionary week features a Thursday evening service at 7 45 p.m with Rev. D. Smith of Burma attending.
The notice details a church schedule with 9 50 am service and various classes. Dr Frederick Zimmerman from New York City will lead the morning worship and Rev RJ Van den Berg will conduct the evening praise and worship.
Open Bible Church lists services led by Pastor Wm. Christopulos including 9:30 a.m. Sunday prayer meeting 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. morning worship with a message on Daniel 1 6:30 p.m. Overcomer's Service 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic Service 8:00 p.m. Tuesday prayer meeting 8:00 p.m. Thursday Bible Study inviting Bible study on Revelation 7:30 p.m. Saturday Youth for God Rally at Highland Park Church of the Open Bible in Des Moines.
Arthur J. Bennink leads Sunday worship at 1 30 with a sermon on The Apostles ed and The God of the Christian Junior sermon Watch Your Step Sunday School at 11 00 and Evening Praise at 7 30 This is our December Evangelistic Service with special music hymn story and message The Keeper of The Door.
A reader notes an article listing twelve common driving faults to avoid. The Safety Man Ed Braun urges drivers to self check and eliminate these faults, including speeding, poor judgment, failure to signal, inattention, improper turning, and weaving in traffic.
Pvt. Henry T. Van Wyngarden ASN 87809320 reports his address with unit details at Camp Lejeune North Carolina and additional notes for ARTC Sill Oklahoma.
Peoria News notes visiting families and Thanksgiving gatherings among Stursma Vandes and Olzinga households. Henry and Edna De Jong families, Vos and Rus relatives travel to see service members including S/Sgt Clarence Vos. William Vander Molen returns home with honorable discharge after three years service. Local clergy Rev Huizenga and Rev Haverkamp conduct Sunday services.
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