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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1945

Page

8

Adult Homemaking Class Holds First Meeting At High School

Thirty two women gathered in the high school sewing room to organize an adult homemaking class. Officers were elected, and textile painting was demonstrated by Miss Phyllis Anderson. Next meeting set for December 3 with practice, stencil designs, and Christmas card ideas led by Grace Franks. Refreshments by students followed.

Connie Vanden Berg Armour Boot Casey Vanden Berg Phyllis Anderson Sally Vriezelaar Bonnie van Oostrum Donna Schakel

Nadine Reed Weds LA Joe Woods at Pella Baptist Church

Miss Nadine Reed of Otley became the bride of LA Joe D. Woods of Pell on Wednesday November 14 at 2:00 PM in a ring ceremony at the Pella Baptist Church. Rev. A A Swan son officiated. The ceremony featured ivory satin gowns, a seven rose bouquet, and a reception for family in the church basement. Reed is a Pella High School graduate and former Bell Telephone employee. Woods served three years in the Army Air Corps and will study at Central College after discharge.

van Waardhuizen— Swank Dorothy van Waardhuizen Ralph Swank Lynnville Iowa Anne W. van Waardhuizen Lester W. Muller Otley Reformed Church First’ Reformed Church Pella Wilma Vander Baan Ray Bandstra Richard Wagner Harold Ver Meer Clara Erma Roorda James Roorda Gerald van der Wiel John R. van Zee Christian Fellowship Hour Esther Overbergen Frances de Bruin Bernice van Steenis Gerlene Hagen Agnes Brummel Lucile Tysseling Paul Roorda Adrian P. de Haan Pacific Lancaster New York Niagara Falls Pella Baptist Church Nadine Reed Otley LA Joe D. Woods Pell A. A. Swanson The Baptist Church van Cleave Henry Cox Viet Henry’ Cox Pian Hubert Hollingshead Lois Reed Patty Harding C.P.D Floyd Woods Pfe Dexter Schakel Charles de Wild Robert van Vark John Schakel Pella High School Bell Telephone Co Des Moines Army Air Corps Central College Otley Mar Woods Joe D. Woods

Priscilla Sisters at Leighton sponsor December program

The Priscilla Sisters Society of the Ebenezer Reformed Church at Leighton sponsors a program at 7 30 p m Thursday Dec 6 all are invited. The event features organ preludes duets readings and vocal solos with multiple participants listed including Elma Boerelyn Blanche De Prenger and John Hesselink followed by lunch. The Baptist Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon with hostesses named and a miscellaneous shower for Doretha De Goey noted with many attendees from area families.

Priscilla Sisters Society of the Ebenezer Reformed Church Leighton Elma Boerelyn Blanche de Prenger Joyce Voelker Yakob Mary Lou de Prenger John Hesselink Janice Bonnie Darlene van Zomeren Delores Rempe Ike Henry Warren de Prenger Gilbert de Jong Wilbur de Brus Donna de Prenger Rene Hasselman

80th Birthday merriment at Borgman home

Wednesday afternoon November 21 a pleasant gathering at Mrs E R Borgman’s home celebrated her 80th birthday. Relatives from Pella and Oskaloosa attended giving gifts and sharing a tray lunch with honoree. The event featured visiting and well wishes from family members.

Magne Eggink Jacob H. Zwank East Third St Eggink Zwank and Roberts John D. Geurts Prairie City Glen Ruby Martyne and Wayne Knoxville Bennie Zwanks Fay Glen Dunwoody Sully Carl de Vries N. A. Vos Jacob ‘and Dale Peter J. Zwank Donna Ronald Armour Boot and Nola Herman Zwank Jacob J. Zwank Pella E.R. Borgman N. Rovaart A. de Jong J. M. Gosselink J. Ustermarkt K. J. van Rees Oskaloosa W. A. Roorda James Ilbert Roorda H. A. ‘Tysseling C. Borgman Birthday Club Charley Sipkema A. D. Ver Steer

Thanksgiving program at Warren school highlights civic pages

Blizzard and icy roads did not dampen a Warren school Thanksgiving program on Wednesday November 21 as Teach Thelma Van Hemert guided pupils through a lively set of readings songs and dialogues. The event featured Loretta De Wit Nellie Anna Vander Hart Marjorie Ann Engbers Ellen De Geus and many others with acts spanning The Radio Mystery The Pilgrim Maids and What I'm Thankful For.

Warren School Thelma van Hemert Audience Loretta de Wit Nellie Anna Vander Hart Marjorie Ann Enghers Ellen de’ Geus Rosalie Enghers Dorell’ Ustermarkt Nellie Tom Ellen de Ree Clarence Vander Hart Doll Marilyn de Gea James Vander Hart Elvin Vander’ Werf Ellen De_Geus Raymond Vander Hart Wayne Vander Werf Leroy Ustermarkt Song Sleep Dolly Steen Ki Seeners Marilyn de Gen Rosalie Engbers Evelyn Eugle Ree John Blom Ree Marjorie Ann Engbers Ellen de Gens Samny Allan Lee "van Zee Nellie ‘Vander Hart Eileen Engbers Evelyn Engbers Adele Reduces James Vander Mart Ellen de Geus Marjorie Anna Engbers Dorell Uitermarkt Raymond Vander Mart Acros- Solo

Out-of-town attendees listed for weekend event

Those attending from out-of-town who were not present Saturday included Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Roorda of Harvey. Mr. and Mrs. Wig Roorda. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stier and family of Mitchellville. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Roorda and daughter of Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. DeVerne Renaud and family of Sully. and Marjorie Roorda of Des Moines.

Wm. Shavers Larry Dean Ed. Vanderhaut Howard Prairie City Silas Vanderkamp Sully John Roorda Ada Lynn John H. Roorda Lillian Giles Arthur Stittsworth Knoxville Roorda Gerrit Roorda Harvey Wiggert Roorda J. d. Stier Mitchellville Glenn Roorda Des Moines DeVerne Renaud Marjorie Roorda

Re Beautify Your Home With Dye

Dyeing offers a reuse option while awaiting new bolts of fabric says Catharine H. Fruth county extension home economist Begin with clean fabric free from spots as any stain will show in the new color If the goal is a different color remove the old dye with a remover or you may get unexpected results Blue on yellow becomes green following directions and using an all purpose dye if unsure of the fabric

Catharine H. Fruth County Extension Home Economist

Dyeing Curtains With Proportions For Consistent Color

The guide explains using enough dye for the fabric weight and warns against too many curtains per bath by making two fresh dye solutions with identical dye to fabric ratios. It advises using a rust-free large container and ample soft water, stirring with a smooth wooden stick, rinsing until water runs clear, and notes a county lesson will cover more on the subject.

Record alert: Bremer county car crashes flood Wa verly area

In a 62 hour span seven auto crashes occurred within 10 miles of Wa verly, involving fourteen cars and about 2500 dollars in damage. One driver required one hundred stitches for cuts.

Bremer County Waverly

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