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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1940

Page

7

Poll Stuursma Wedding In Grand Rapids Society Notes

A Grand Rapids Michigan wedding featured Dorothy Poll daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Poll and John Stuursma son of J W Stuursma of Pella Iowa in a 5 o'clock Monday double ring ceremony at the bride’s home. The bride wore a white organza gown with fingertip veil and carried white roses gladiolas and swainsona. Matron of honor Mrs Andrew Vander Klay wore printed chiffon. best man was Clarence Koster. music by Mrs Benjamin Elliert. A reception followed at the Homestead for immediate families. Home later announced after Sept 10.

Poll Stuursma Grand Rapids Michigan Pella Dorothy Poll Andrew Poll Prince Street John Stuursma J. W. Stuursma Iowa Fev Bernard Kok Andrew Vander Klay Clarence Koster Benjamin Elliert Mrs. Stuarsma Prine St Cornelius Bocelyn Gerrit B. Boerelyn Kalamazoo John Boerelyn Clarence Bouma Calvin Seminary Mich Jennie Smit Herbert Daverman Louis Vanden Berge Flint Christian Reformed Church Calvin College Boerelyn Dorothy de Jong Nick de Jong Mr. Albright Delores LaVonne Zegers Ernest de Jong Dorothy Synhorst Margaret Trosen Cople Sully

various local notices from Pella community events

A roundup of recent Pella gatherings includes Republican party meeting at Tulip Cafe August 30, Fortnightly Club fall session set for September 12, and a Reading Circle hosted by Mrs. Jessie Sadler. The Van Hulzen and Vander Meide reunions occurred on Labor Day at local sites with extensive family attendance and activities. A September 2 wedding reception for Gerrit Boerelyn and Nellie Vanden Berg was held, details of ceremony and attire noted. Other items cover De Jong Albright and Buyert Clark marriages, high school party plans, Junior Legion activities, and Legion Auxiliary updates with local officials and ongoing community programs.

Lynnville Edward Klyn Pella Dick van Weelden Leighton Ryk Nellers Prairie City Hendrika Zegers Otley James van Weelden Monroe Pella Committee Republican Party Tulp Cafe Van Arie Klyn John van de Kamp Jacob van Hulzen Andrew Gerrit Dena Jennie Nellie van Hulzen Rose Hill Wm. Rozenberg Gerrit Klyn Gerald Sylvia Raymond Marjorie John Marion Marvin Sidney Lawrence Lester Gordova Iowa Cornelius de Jong Dorothy Dick Rozenberg Maxine Marion Rozenberg Andrew Albright Sully Sadie de Jong Gerrit Kiyn Lester Klyn Little Lester Artie Boot

Farewell party honors Dorothy Vander Ploeg at Des Moines nurse training entry

Prairie City Collins Ames and Newton attendees include J Hesselink and J De Vries from Pella. Noted guests Mesdames Notteboom and Vander Baan are Curacao nurses visiting their brother. Dorothy Vander Ploeg leaves for Lutheran Hospital Des Moines to begin nurse training. Present guests list features Leila Burggraaf Othella Van Baalen Martha Van Berkum Leona Vos Melba Hoekstra Virmpkes Beatrice Vande Kieft Helen Klyn and Dorothy Vander Ploeg. three guests absent.

Prairie City Collins Ames Newton Pella J. Hesselink J. H. de Vries Mesdames Notteboom Vander Baan Curacao South America Helen Klyn Beatrice Vande Kieft Dorothy Vander Ploeg Vander Ploeg Lutheran Hospital Des Moines Miss van der Ploeg Leila Burggraaf Othella van Baalen Martha

Mr Green’s efforts to keep wife happy backfire in quarrel

In a terse exchange a husband named Mr Green tries hard to please his wife and, when that fails, ends up arguing with her. The brief reflects domestic disputes with a touch of humor.

Mr. Green

Pella City Council Approves Tax Cancellations 1940

In regular session August 20 1940 Mayor Fultz presided. Minutes from August 6 were read and approved. The council granted poll tax cancellations for Ernest Beerends non resident for 1938 and 1939 and for Lawrence Fennema. A petition by C J Van Vark for 1935 through 1939 cancellations due to poor eyesight was granted. A request by F M Frush to instruct solicitor Van Zante to investigate unpaid taxes on lots.

Pella Iowa Fultz Ernest Beerends Lawrence Fennema C. J. van Vark F. M. Frush Solicitor van Zante

Day of Prayer for Peace Observed in Pella Churches

In church notes a Day of Prayer for Peace is to be held Sunday in accordance with President Roosevelt's proclamation. Second Reformed Church led by Rev. M Monsma schedules catechism at 9:30 and a Sunday sermon on good works amid the national prayer. A radio sermon from Rev. Monsma on KSO is set for Saturday at 10:30.

Pella Roosevelt M. Monsma Roosevelt Verzocht KSO

Pella Baptist Church Se rie s Sermons This Month

Rev P J Christensen will lead two sermon series at Pella Baptist Church this month The morning study covers the book The topic for this week strengthened Hands The evening study examines Old Testament characters The Man Who Couldn t Be Laughed Down Church School 9 30 Morning Worship 10 45 BY P U Evening Service 7 30 Life Made New led by Godfrey Bevan

Pella Baptist Church P. J. Christensen BY. P. U B. Y Godfrey Bevan

Church Schedule Includes Morning and Evening Worship

Second Reformed and Holland First Church pages list multiple services. Varying times include 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with sermons on The Privilege of Public Worship and What Hath God Wrought. Sunday school sessions for Juniors Intermediates and Seniors begin at 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. respectively. Candidates and preaching times noted for Rev G Menning and Rev J Van der Ploeg.

R. J. Vanden Berg Christian Endeavor

Open Bible Church Service Notice

Geo R Vawter pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 with the subject A Dying Soldier s Last Testimony Young People s Set Evangelistic service at 7 30 Thursday night service titled in ch Rev and Mrs Isbill M to India public invited

Open Bible Church Geo. R. Vawter Isbill India

First Reformed Church Weekly Services and Gospel Tent Events

Rev A Haverkany leads morning worship at 10 45 with I Believe in God and Sunday School at 9 30. Holland service at 2 00 and evening praise at 7 30 with Rev Arthur J Bennink. Gospel Tent hosts speakers J W Farquharson and Rouse of Canada with nightly sermons next week except Monday and Saturday. Sunday 1 00 pm preaching. all welcome.

First Reformed Church Haverkany Arthur J. Bennink Rouse Canada J. W. Farquharson

Rosscreen Co Granted Use of Pool Grounds for Picnic

A petition by the Rosscreen Co for permission to use swimming pool grounds and the pool for their annual picnic was granted. A report for rental of three rooms on the city hall's second floor was referred to the clerk for rental. A communication from Attorneys Klein & Klein presenting a claim of settlement of special assessments certificate was referred.

Morningside Rosscreen Co City Hall Klein & Klein

Coal bill approve and council adjourns after session

The council approved a bill for coal delivered to the light plant totaling 593.69 dollars and, on motion by Dieleman seconded by Weyers, adjourned the meeting.

van Zante Dieleman Weyers

Notice of Probate of Will in Knoxville Iowa 1940

Marion County Iowa reads that Nellie Bogaard deceased has a written instrument claimed as her last will and testament filed in the District Court Clerk's office. A hearing to prove validity is set for 10:00 a.m. on the first day of October 1940 in Knoxville. Objections must be on file by then. Don L. Remy Clerk of District Court.

Knoxville Iowa District Court of Iown Marion County Nellie Bogaard Don L. Remy

Big Game Hunter Mrs. Frank Eyraud Highlighted

Former Ocheyedan resident Mrs. Frank Eyraud has already proven her skill as a big game hunter this season. Her exploits showcase notable prowess and marksmanship, drawing recognition in regional hunting circles. The article highlights her early successes and ongoing pursuits in wildlife sport.

Frank Eyraud Ocheyedan

Deer Bagged Near Lebec Marks Season Highlight

A hunter bagged a 140 pound deer near Lebec California marking a notable season highlight. The capture demonstrates skilled tracking and successful harvest in the region during current season.

Lebec California

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Masonic Lodge Masonic Hall C.E.S Jesse Sadler Sunnyside M.D. van Haaten Marion van Haatten M.D. van Haatten M. M. de Reus M. de Reus Cook P. Muyskens Marion van Hanften Duane and Dean Delores Terpstra David van Hanften Myrna Jean Shaeffer Vander Linden L. A. Kuyper Gertrude Lautenbach Makers of America Reading Circle Jessie Sadler Vander Meide Maytag Park Davenport Marjorie van Witertainment Norma Jean Scheiner Janet Vande Kieft Lois van Viiet Max Kuyk Jerry Carpenter Sara Buwalda Junior Legion Junior Auxiliary Rollenating Dora Carson Legion Auxiliary Memorial Hall H. E. Kuyper Legion and Auxiliary Band Wilma Lake Ahquabi County School of Instruction Bussey Carson Department Tulip Harry Grootveld Nellie Vanden Berge Gerrit Boerefyn Vanden Berge Boerefyn Mrs. C. de Jong Third Reformed Church G. Menning Holland Jane Chr Church V. J. van der Ploeg Door den Leeraar Gerrit B. Bocrefyn Jno J. Lasschuit van Gorp-Vander Baan Central College Chapel Donald Joan Vander Bagroom Richard Vander Baan Whittinaville Ines PuGneatte Kts Satay
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