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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1946

Page

8

Local Society Notes Highlight October Meetings In Iowa Towns

Mrs R E Newcomer of Moulton Iowa will meet with the Home Project Chairman from each township October 15 at 10 00 am at the Legion Hall in Knoxville. Miss Alice Lammers led the YWCA welcoming 100 new members on October 2 and the YMCA reports 125 members. The Methodist Circle met October 2 at Mrs James Klyn s home with devotions and business, and November meeting set for Mrs De Bruyn s Monroe home.

R. E. Newcomer Moulton Iowa Home Project Legion Hall Knoxville Newcomer State Farm Bureau Women's Committee Alice Lammers Y.W.C.A Gladys van Wyk Hull Iown Y.M.C.A John van der Waal James Klyn Klyn John Hoeksema Myrtle van Dyke Grace Jarman University Hospital Nina de Bruyn Monroe P.E.O. Society P.E.O Jean Turnbull Davenport Henry Cox Anne Tysseling Leona Reuvers Hattie van Cleave Louise van Hemert Turnbull New Sharon

Van Zante NemethWedding in Beech Grove

Frances Van Zante wed Joseph Nemeth in a Beech Grove Baptist church ceremony. The couple, both of Beech Grove and Cleveland roots, plan a Cleveland home after a honeymoon. A bridal shower and dinner followed the wedding, with extensive bridal party attendances and music.

Austin D. Elmore Anthony E. van Zante Beech Grove Andrew Neieth Cleveland, D Dorothy Spall Doris Mann Louise van Zante Karen Anne Smith Lawrence Weghorst II Daniel Nemeth Lawrence Weghorst T. R. Burge Robert Stewart Cleveland Ohio

Van Zee Golden Anniversary At Home In Pella

Mr. and Mrs. K. R. Van Zee of 715 West Third street hosted an October 1 open house to mark fifty years of marriage. About 200 friends and relatives attended. they wed October 1 1896 in Pella with Jennie Vander Wilt as bride. The couple spent their fifty years near or in Pella, sharing a large family including ten children and seventeen grandchildren.

K. R. van Zee Third Street van Zee Jennie Vander Wilt Pella Manni

Wedding of Lora Klyn and Willard Ver Meer at Second Reformed Church

A 8:00 p.m. September 4 wedding in Pella Iowa joined Lora Ruth Klyn and Willard Ver Meer. Rev R J Vanden Berg officiated as families and relatives filled the ceremony and reception. The bride wore white satin with lace veil and roses. attendants and guests included numerous relatives from Iowa Michigan and Ohio. A three week honeymoon followed in Grand Rapids.

Second Reformed Church Lora Ruth Klyn Willard Ver Meer R. J. Vanden Berg Henry A. Klyn Henry H. Ver Meer Jo R. Griffitts Grieg Leonora van Dellen Dorothy Renaud Pauline Jelles Grand Rapids Michigan Etta Ver Meer June Klyn Bonnie Buerkens Earl N. Ver Meer Nicholas Jelles Mich Ralph Ver Meer Alfred Renaud Elmer de Winter Pella Klyn Colleen Klein Georgia van Gorkum Dorothy Hoeksema Verla Vander Streck Luella van Maanen Jeanette Lankelma Helen Vande Kieft Holland John van Helten Paul John Martyne Abe van Rheenen Naomi Doran Beverly O'Brien Pleasantville Robert A. Dickensheets Dayton Ohio Lora Ruth Klyn Ver Meer Second Reformed

Voice of the Public on democracy and law

The piece argues for statesmanship training in democracy and cites the Nuremberg trial and Lincoln. It calls for divine law as the basis of all law, warning that democracy falters without adherence to true principles. It stresses home life and global relations, urging careful choice of path guided by signs.

Nuremburg United Nations Organization Lincoln

Ver Meer Family and Guests Attend Event

Henry Roorda Lee hosts gathering with children Ervin Glen Marry Lou Ruth Bertha Ednabelle Ver Meer Norman Betty Jean Van Heukelem and honored guests Mr and Mrs Albert T Ver Meer and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Ver Meer at a notable family occasion with multiple Ver Meer family members present.

Ask Community Leaders To Aid 4-H Enrollment

P. C. Taff of the Iowa Agricultural Extension Service urges community leaders to lead Octo ber enrollment drives for 4-H. He notes youth gain self reliance, farm and homemaking skills, business habits, and citizenship, and says every local banker, grocer, hardware dealer, real estate agent or livestock auctioneer should support the program.

P. C. Taff Iowa Agricultural Extension Service Iowa Taff

U S Government Seeks Engineers for probational posts

Miss Rena B. Smith announces applications for career appointments as Engineer P-1 in multiple engineering fields. Open until October 24, 1946, with entrance salary of 2644 dollars. Tests cover engineering fundamentals. requires college degree or four years progressive engineering experience or equivalent. Information from Civil Service, St Paul Minn.

Rena B. Smith Eigth U. S. Civil Service Region Iowa Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Kcanta Civil Service Secretary Information Office Birth U. 8 Post Office and Customhouse St. Paul Minn

Obituary for Herman Stiernemann of Otley 1881–1946

Herman Stiernemann son of Jacob Stiernemann and Marcia Catar born November 9 1881 died at Otley September 18 1946 aged 64 years 10 months 9 days. Survived by two nephews Jacob Stiernemann Lion Baker and a niece Helen Barr. Funeral September 20 at Otley Reformed Church conducted by Rev Fred Van Houten and Rev J W Visser. burial in Monroe Cemetery. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for support during illness and death.

Herman Stiernemann Jacob Stiernemann Marcia Catar Otley John Simon Minnie Baker Lion Baker Des Moines Helen Barr Monroe Otley Reformed Church Fred van Houten Oskaloosa J. W. Visser Christian Reformed Church

Community thanks for help after loss of brother and uncle

Florence Enyart Clyde and Juanita express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who offered kindness at the time of the death of their brother and uncle.

Florence Enyart Clyde Juanita

John Blom death notice and family obituary

John Blom of Herwijnen Gelderland born August 30 1874 died September 30 1946 at his home in Pella Iowa aged 72 years 1 month He came to the United States November 11 1899 and lived near Galesburg Sully Pella Eddyville and Peoria He married Nellie Van Zee October 12 1899 In 1938 he wed Gertrude Klosterman Bennink He leaves a large family including eight children two stepchildren thirty grandchildren and many friends He was a Chr Ref Church elder for 15 years and attended regularly Funeral was held October 3 1946 at the Second Christian Church Interment Porter Grave Cemetery">

John Blom Teunis Blom Hendreka Vanden Berg Herwijnen Gelderland Netherlands Pella Iowa Nellie van Zee Galesburg Sully Eddyville Peoria Henrietta Mia Andrew Huyser Cornelia Cornelius Vander Hart Tunis Marie William de Jong Frances Gerrit de Jong Nellie Henry Nibbelink Frank Johanna Lester Pethoven Leendert Hubert Gertrude Gertrude Klosterman Bennink Wiebe de Vries Dena Henry Bosveld Anthony Gysbert Elizabeth van Zante Jaantje Gys van Maaren Chr Second Christi Portergrave Cemetery

John R Kuiper 71 passes away in Oskaloosa

John R Kuiper aged 71 died at Mahaska Hospital on Wednesday October 2. A former Pella resident he had lived in Oskaloosa for twenty years. Funeral services were held Friday October 4 at 1 30 p m at the Church of the Nazarene with interment at Oakwood Cemetery in Pella.

John R. Kuiper Mahaska Hospital Pella Oskaloosa Church of the Nazarene

Jeanne Bryant Appointed County Home Economist

Miss Jeanne Bryant of Burlington named Marion County Extension Home Economist effective October 16. Announcement by Elmer Nollen and H. H. Kildee notes subject to State Board of Education approval. Succeeds Catherine Fruth who resigned last March to homemaking. Bryant assisted 4-H. taught Home Economics at Weaver. farm girl with 4-H Rural Youth experience. graduated from State College in 1946 with an Art degree.

Jeanne Bryant Burlington Marion County Elmer Nollen Marion County Farm Bureau H. Hf. Kildee Iowa State College State Board of Education Catherine Fruth County Extension Howard Dop California Miss Bryant Weaver Iowa Bryant State College

Thanks for support after our father's passing

We thank friends and neighbors who visited and offered sympathy after the death of John R. Kuiper. Grateful for those who sent flowers and tokens of regard. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Kuiper, Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Roorda, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit J. Kuiper.

John Blom John R. Kuiper Ralph J. Kuiper Robert B. Roorda Gerrit J. Kuiper

Mrs Bruinekool Dies After Stroke at Home

Mrs. P Bruinekool aged 83 died at her home 1804 Washington Street on Wednesday morning October 6 after a stroke last week. Funeral details were not complete. The text notes Haiti and language details, mentioning Spanish and French.

P. Bruinekool Washington Street

Stuck in attic trap led to bob webber wedged

Clarinda electrician Bob Webber crawled into an attic to fix wiring but became stuck by tools in his pockets. He freed himself by kicking his overalls, then retrieved them without alarming the housewife, completing the odd rescue.

Bob Webber Clarinda

Also Mentioned on This Page

Y. W Baptist Ladies Aid J. Tilma R. Lautenbach Methodist Circle Pella National Bank United States Federal Reserve Bank Marion Smorenberg C. Smorenberg DE Frenge J. G. Vermeer DEL DE Haan E Cook J. G. Boat C. F. Dykstra Klyn—Ver Meer Eldeen Club E. J. Renaud Gerrit van Heukelem Albert T. Ver Meer Wilbur Ver Meer Jesus Jesus Loves Maggie Jennie Tena Roorda Lloyd van Rees Thressa van Rees Henry Roorda Gerrit Snelter Lloyd van Re Rye William Kelderman Boss van Heukelom Albert van Im Connie de Goe Thelm Marvin Willis Carl Ryke Rayertje Henry Goodyke Brower Gerrit Sneller Kenneth Arlene Faye Jerry Vhoto Burkhart Studio Pelle Voice of U. S Sobituary Leon Baker Lake Stiernemann Florence Enyart Clyde and Jaunita County Home Haiti Peperomias Sanserierias Philodendrons Pothos Boat Furniture Company “Quality Heywood-Wakefield Beby
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