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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1946

Page

9

De Cook Family Honored With Fall Social Gatherings

Arthur and Wilma De Cook received guests eighty two strong from Van Gilst and local relatives for a Friday Oct 18 pot luck in southeast of Pella. Gifts marked for their future home. A baby shower on Oct 22 hosted by Mrs. Gerald Vande Berg Des Moines and Miss Veenman honored Mrs. Martin Nelson with gifts. a long list of attendees followed, with several guests unable to attend.

Arthur Wilma de Cook GA. de Cook Pella van Gilst de Cook Martin Nelson Gerald Vande Berg Des Moines Marjorie Veenman Max Schakel N. J. van Gorp James’ Veenman Helene Welle Harryette Schilder Nelson Vande Berg Veenman Donald Douwstra Leona Vos Mildred Gole

Camp Fire Girls Meet At Olcott Home In October Session

The first meeting of the Oty okwa Camp Fire group was held Monday October at the home of Margaret Olcott. Mrs Roberts is the new leader. Officers elected were President Margaret Olcott Vice President Marilla Van der Meulen Secretary Patty Rysdam Treasurer Judy Allen Reporter Ruby Miedema. Hay ride plans were discussed with Judy and Patty appointed to arrange a hay rack and a committee to handle other plans.

Olcott Otyokwa Margaret Ol Roberts Margaret Marilla Vander Meulen Patty Rysdam Judy Allen Ruby’ Miedema Judy Patty

Fifth District Women’s Clubs elect officers at Winterset meeting

At the Fifth District meeting in Winterset on October 18 Mrs Edward Van Zante of the Pella club was elected Vice-Director and Miss Elsie Williams of Earlham named Director. Marion County Chair T W Prins reported district work while Dr Laura Nanes of Central College spoke on state school problems. The next meeting is November 5. Moonlight Mission Band gathers at Mrs F Visser’s home Thursday at 7 30.

Town Federation of Women’s Clubs Winterset Edward van Zante Pella Elsie Williams Earlham T. W. Prins Marion County Marion Co G. J. Vander Lugt K. H. Bean D. C. Renaud Henry Vande Voort C. C. Buerkens M 1S Laura Nanes Central College

LeCocq couple to observe 50th anniversary at home

Des Moines residents Mr and Mrs JF LeCocq will host an Open House from 2 to 5 PM Sunday to mark their 50th wedding anniversary at their home 110 S W 12th Street. Assisting will their children M R Brubaker Re Le LeCocq Joe and Joe.

North Central College Registrars Meet in Grinnell

William Wing of Central College led 76 attendees at the Association of North Central College Registrars one day meeting on Grinnell College campus October 14. Registrars from North Dakota Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota discussed registrar problems and heard a report from the National Registrars Convention president Blommers former Central College student now registrar at State University of Town spoke on Admissions Policies.

Central Bay William Wing Central College Association of North Central College Grinnell College Grinnell Iowa North Dakota Minnesota South Dakota Blommers State University of

High Fare for Holiday Fun at Home

An article urges families to join in holiday home celebrations to build youth confidence and family unity. It suggests games using beans, ten pin apple bowling, fortune tags, and festive themes from Halloween to New Year. Simple menus with seasonal fruits are recommended.

Dad Nta Claus

Churches First Reformed Church Service Schedule

Rev A Haverkamp leads 9 30 Sunday School. 10 45 morning worship on The Holy Law of God XVIII Speaking the Truth. 7 30 evening praise Simon Peter XXVI Sleeping Between Two Soldiers.

Haverkamp Paul Simon Peter

Protestants Ref Church Schedule of Services and Meetings

Rev L Vermeer leads Sunday 9 30 am Holland service on Why are good works necessary in Dutch. English service 1 30 pm. Sunday eve Young People Society meets to finish study of Nebuchadnezzar image from Daniel 2. Thursday Men’s Society 7 30 pm. Friday Ladies Aid 7 30 pm. All welcome to worship and gatherings.

L. Vermeer Nebuchadnezzar Daniel Ladies Aid

Pella Baptist Church Service Schedule

William G. Winstead minister leads Pella Baptist Church with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school themed Pauls Widening Field of Service. Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. sermon Grace Enthroned. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. sermon The Barren Fig Tree with a 6:30 p.m. Baptist Youth Fellowship and 7:30 p.m. prayers. A cordial welcome to all.

William G. Winstead Paul Baptist Youth Fellowship

Borst Sermons and Services at Local Church

Minister L. J. Borst leads Bible school at 9 30 a m with sermon on Paul’s widening field of influence. Worship at 10 45 a m features Unequally Yoked. Evening service at 7 30 p m titled That Sunday Evening Service offers Revival calls. Moments of Music led by Rozendaal Trio at 7 30 p m. Cordial welcome to all.

L. J. Borst Th.b Paul

Pinches to Speak on Conflict in the Kingdom of God

Minister George T. Pinches speaks Thursday at 7 30 p m on conflict in the kingdom of the son of gods love. Sunday services include Bible class at 10 a m on Exodus and 10 45 a m on the anne supper and the word of G. Also 7 30 p m gospel service questions include Is the blood of Christ vital to salvation or must we believe the ethics of modern teachers.

George T. Pinches

Second Reformed Church Sunday Service Schedule

Morning worship at 10 45 led by Rev Wm Huntsman from McKee Kentucky. Evening service at 6 30 conducted by Rev Tunis Prins. Church School at 9 30 Junior C E 2 00 Intermediate C E 6 30 Senior C E 6 30 Evening worship invitation extended to all.

Second Reformed Church Wm. Huntsman McKee Kentucky Tunis Prins

Church of Open Bible Revival Schedule and Leaders

The Church of Open Bible previews a Friday 7 45 Divine Healing service and a Sunday routine beginning with Sunday School at 9 45 and Morning Worship at 11 00. Special Prayer follows, with Sunday night revival at 6 30 and evening service at 7 30 led by Evangelist Elmer Kretzinger and Pastor Rev Charles Wright.

Church OF Open Bible Divine Healing Elmer Kretzinger Charles Wright

Sully Reformed Church Service Schedule

Arthur J. Bennink, minister, leads morning worship at 9:00 and 11:15 with the sermon Our Wonderful God. Junior sermon titled The Big Poor. Sunday School at 10:16 examining Widening the Field of Service. Evening Praise at 7:30 includes meditation The Dew and the Plants.

Sully Reformed Church Arthur J. Bennink

Obituary for Mrs Sientje Ver Beek 85 in Centerville Iowa

Mrs Sientje Ver Beek aged 85 died at her daughter Mrs Wm Tait's home in Centerville Iowa after a lingering illness. Born Oct 22 1860 in Pella she married Tennis Ver Beek in Knoxville in 1879 and had nine children. Survived by one son six daughters 26 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren a Gold Star Mother she was interred at Oakwood Cemetery after services conducted by Rev William Winstead.

Sientje Ver Beek Wm. Tait Centerville Town Foppe Brower Grietje van Hemert Pella Iowa Knoxville Tennis Ver Beek Tennis Flora Aikens Margaret Gosselink Marshalltown E. W. Pratt Ver Beck Co-operative Home For Funerals Wm. Winstead Oakwood

Acknowledgments of condolence from the family

The children express gratitude to friends and Mrs Sientj hors for aid and comfort after a death. They thank those who expressed sympathy and sent flowers as tokens of regard.

Sientj Hors

Mrs Paul Synhorst Rites Veteran Pella Native Dies

Nellie Den Hartog Synhorst died at 1 20 pm Sunday October 20 after a ten day illness at 707 Liberty Street Pella aged 80 years ten days Born on a Pella area farm she married Paul Synhorst in 1882 The couple lived on several farms before returning to Pella Mrs Synhorst survived by six children two daughters and four sons ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren plus two brothers and one sister She was active in the First Reformed Church of Pella since 1909.

Liberty Street Pella Nellie den Hartog — Synhorst Marie J. E. Vander Zyl Oskalonsa Iowa Elizabeth McBride Richard Newton Towa William What Cheer John B. Synhorst Des Moines Alfred P. Synhorst Grand Island Nebraska Cornelius den Hartog Home For Dick Weyers First Reformed Church of

Funeral Arrangements For Beloved Wife And Mother

Funeral services were held Wednesday October 23 at 2:00 pm at the First Reformed Church with Reverend A Haverkamp in charge. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery. The obituary notes she was a devoted wife and mother who shared in her family duties.

First Reformed Church A. Haverkamp Oakwood Cemetery

Rheumatism and arthritis relief claim by Vancouver reader

A reader writes Mrs. Anna Putz of Vancouver Washington praising relief from rheumatism and arthritis after using NUE-OVO Laboratories products. She offers to answer inquiries and provides a mailing address for information.

Anna Putz Vancouver Wash

Vander Linden's Drug Store Ad Reminder

A reminder notice from Vander Linden's Drug Store appears as a tear out card. It promotes local pharmacy services and highlights available medications and sundries for customers in the area.

Vander Linden

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