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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1947

Page

6

Pel La Teachers Club Elects New Leaders at Opening Meeting

At the first Pel la Teachers Club meeting during the regular Teachers Meeting Mrs John Vander Ploeg was elected president succeeding Miss Anne Tysseling Everett Vande Voort becomes vice president replacing Bueno Andrew John Greendyke turned over secretary treasurer reports to Margaretta Slobe high school English teacher The new president to appoint standing committees The gathering at Mr and Mrs M K Grandi home honored Mrs Vander Linden birthday Others present included Mr Mrs Raymond Vander Lind Huith Ann Mr and Mrs Dick De Meus Keith Thelma Murl and Marilee Ann Grandia After refreshments and musical numbers the group adjourned Later Dr and Mrs Gerrit T Vander hosted Central College faculty and wives at Graham Hall dinner

Pella Vander Linden M. K. Grandi Raymond Vander Lind Huith Ann Dick de Meus Keith Thelma Murl Marilee Ann Grandia American Legion Anvil C. Vanden Berge Weral Margaret Vande Voort Ross Kuyper Knoxville Des Moines Bess Hesselink Argena Huyser Cora Klein

Mrs Hildggarde Nesbit Birthday Surprise Party

Mrs Hildggarde Nesbit celebrated her birthday with friends Friday August 20. A recording of the party was made on the Nesbits new Recordio machine. Hosts presented a beautiful gift and a two course luncheon followed. Guests sent many cards and pedal mail from friends.

Bride's Going Away Dress Adorns Reception Attire

The bride wore a black crepe dress with matching accessories for her going away costume at the reception, completing a refined ceremonial look.

Rural Women Complete Plans For Year's Work

The Rural Family Living group of Marion County has finished plans for the coming year and will begin new programs in the second week of September. Township chairmen will be chosen and special heads named for work on schools health international relations music library and publicity in each township. Attending include Mrs Bryan Karr Otley county chairman Mrs H W Vriczelaar Otley publicity chairman Mrs John Vanden Baard Otley international relations Mrs Herman Maddy Knoxville library Mrs Worth Darnell Knoxville schools and Mrs Ralph Roberts Knoxville health. The year’s program centers on the rural homemaker in business matters taxes and property rights, including deeds mortgages notes and leases, and contrasts legal rights of single and married women. They also plan to consult Iowa State College on water systems as rural electrification grows, and study salads for nutrition and color in meals.

van Hemert West Market Park Pella Sheldon Connie Kleinwolterink Willis Deloris Henry Niewendorp Alvin Donnie Helen Joan Dick van Beek Wm. van Hemert Mars Niewendorp Azusa Calif Gysbert van’ Hemert Newcastle Texas Iowa Mars Witzenberg Grand Island Nebraska Jim van Hemert Knoxville M. C. van Hemert Cora van Hemert M. P. van Hemert C. S. van Hemert Lynnville Gerrit Sc Rural Family Living Organization Marion County Bryan Karr Otley H. W. Vriczelaar John ‘Vanden Baard Herman Maddy Worth Darnell Ralph Roberts Iowa State College

Lost Foot After Vehicle Collision In Redfield

Orrin Gibler aged 24 of Redfield lost one foot in an unusual accident last week. He rode in a truck with his feet hanging over the side when a passing truck side swiped him, causing the injury.

Orrin Gibler Redfield

Marion County 4-H State Fair placings and ribbons

Marion County 4-H exhibitors at Knoxville earned blue white and red ribbons across projects in rooms furniture knitted and sewn items with many featuring crocheted rugs chair pads window curtains and framed art. Patricia Bucklew and Ella Ream of the Victory Boosters received a white ribbon for wallpaper cleaning demonstration while Morrell Packing Co and Younker Brothers events highlighted fair entertainment and hospitality.

Marion County Knoxville Gust Uy Stirl Verla Kennedy Kita Hoohin Marthan Mary Vriezelanr Patricia Bucklew Coralee Vriezelaar Martha Karr Cora Vriezelaar Marilyn Johnsen Joyer Kuiken Anita Hopkin Verla Keune Reuven Dieleman Dresser Searf Coralee Wriezel Searf Ce Kuiken Ibbon Dresser Wilds Carolyn Cleair Wilma Chamberlainr Frances Mark Joyce Maddy Alberta Rading Darlene Kuiper Ella Ream Victory Boosters Club Pillow Cow Marion County Fair Board Fairgrounds Morrell Packing Com Entertainment Younker Brothers Des Moines

Alton couple marks sixtieth wedding anniversary

In a quiet reflection amid numerous divorces and brief marriages, Mr. and Mrs. ck Croat celebrate sixty years of marriage, tracing a long partnership as a point of pride.

Alton Ck Croat

Insurance When You Need It Lautenbach and Ver Dught

Insurance assistance advertised by Lautenbach and Ver Dught located at 208 South Side Park offers coverage options and contact details for immediate help. The notice emphasizes accessible service and local representation for policyholders.

Lautenbach & Ver Dught Phone South Side Park

Couple Married at Hospers Home Here Since Spring

The couple married at Hospers in the spring and have nine children, eight of whom are still living.

Hospers

Local Homes Add Two Garages and Shop Upgrades

M. Vander Hart of Peoria plans a double garage using cement and lumber from the Co-op Yard for a feeding floor. 200 bags of Portland Cement have been ordered. Lew Van Dellen of Pella enlarges his Tool and Die Shop with an order for 100 bags of cement.

Coop Lumber Yard M. Vander Hart Peoria Lew van Dellen Pella

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Teachers’ Club Mrs. Vander Lugt Gerrit T Reg. U. 5. Pat Ite A. T. Ver Meer & Son Legion Auxiliary Boot—Vos First Reformed Church Marjorie Fy Root Andrew S. Vos A. Haverkamp Prank FE. Boot Gerrit Vos Wm. Mathes Forrest Ver Ploeg R. A. Dickensheetster Mervin Rueblood Arnold Bogaards Jani Vander Wal David Vos Nelson Vos R. A. Dickensheets Orville Bensink Lester Terlouw Forrest Roorda Boot Vos Elvin Bensink Case Goodyke Evelyn Vander Hart Myron van Wyk Mary van Houweling Joe Woods Burkhart Marjorie F. Boot Andrew L. Vos Story Apple Grove Mitchellville Gale Lane Vander Linden Drug Store Carpenter Drug Store van den Berg Electric and Paint Co ATLAS Oskaloosa Atlas Coal Company, Inc Co-op Pork & Beans Kellogg’s Co-op Corn Pickers Whiting H.G Mason and Portland Cement Dimension Lumber Store Farmers Union Pella, Iowa Roy de Wild Monte Zuma Ver Ploeg Bros. Are Dered Oil Association
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