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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1940

Page

8

Heemstra Family Enjoys Reunion at Auld Park Knoxville

Heemstra family members gathered at Auld Park in Knoxville on a Saturday in August for a reunion. Coffee time with pie and cookies followed visiting and photo sessions. Committee formed with Howard Heemstra as president for next year. many relatives from Indianola Iowa Otley Otley Oskaloosa and Prairie City attended. The event was a success and will be demonstrated at the Farm Bureau Convention next spring.

Heemstra Auld Park Knoxville Howard Heemstra Hannah Heemstra Towa Neal Otley Kemp Hadley Ed den Burg Barbara Oskaloosa Simon van Dusteldrop Roy van Essen Farm Bureau Johanna Fiene Elf Mrs. Hudson

4-H Home Furnishing Team Reserve Champion

Marion County earned champion livestock awards while our 4-H girls demonstration team, Miss Mildred Hostetter and Lucille Dop of the Franklin Friends club, received a Reserve Champion Award for hooked rag demonstration titled Rags Tags and Bob tails.

Marion County Mildred Hostetter Lucille Dop Franklin Friends Club

Otley community notes and society anniversaries

The Otley community page lists officer roles in the parent teachers association, mentions summer membership growth, and details events at the Christian school and high school open house. It covers the Don Poortinga silver wedding anniversary near Otley, a large gathering for Cornelius Reynen’s farewell to Holland, and a Dorcas society anniversary with gift presentation.

Parent-Teachers Association of the Christian Schoo Il Christian High School Don Poortinga Otley Low Missex Hattie Aalbers Cornelia Mae Aalbers Wilma de Joone Bertha Poortinga Mildred van Zee Elizabeth van Scheinkhoven Mesdames Neal Wilson J. W. van Gorp

Queen Mary Uses 32600 Barrels Fuel Oil On Atlantic Run

The liner Queen Mary, emblem of Britain at sea, consumes 32,600 barrels of fuel oil during a one way crossing of the Atlantic.

Great Britain

Church notices outline weekly services and topics

The churches list Rev. Christensen, Rev. Vander Ploeg, and Rev. Monsma with service times. Topics include Living Women, The Woman Who Couldn’t Talk, Removing Mountains, and Pure and Undefiled Religion. An installation for new officers is noted, along with catechism and scripture readings.

M. Monsma James Cot Catechismius Zondag XI Jexus Zaligmaker Malachi

Radio Sermonette Clears Air Over KSO Des Moines

The Rev. BF Van Houten will broadcast on KSO Des Moines next Saturday at 11:46 AM. Second Reformed Church led by R J Vanden Berg schedules morning worship at 1045, with youth and junior and senior canvassing groups meeting in the afternoon and a sermon on “Redigging Old Wells” in the 7:20 PM service. First Reformed Church under Rev A Haverkamp lists morning services at 2:00 PM and an evening worship with the topic “Wronging One's Own Soul.”

N. Rozeboom BF. van Houten KSO Des Moines Second Reformed Church R. J. Vanden Berg Monrship Old_ Wells Rine D Uan Dean Piedenttenpol C. E. Opan C.F C.E. Sophia Meeren First Reformed Church A. Haverkamp Almisht Holland Servi Reformed Tro Pan

Third Reformed Church Meeting Notices and Baptism Plans

Pastor Go Menning conducts Sunday school lesson and evening worship with Rev. Herbert S. Van Wyk. P J Pilon of Holland will address the gospel tent Friday and Monday nights in the local language. Baptism may occur Sunday at 3 PM at Skunk Miehi if weather allows.

Third Reformed Church Go Menning Unday Nauwelijks P. J. Pilon Holland San

Farquharson to Speak East of Sully Road Tonight

Farquharson will deliver a talk just east of Sully Road at 7 20 p m and again next week. The tent will be heated and comfortable. Bring friends and attend the event.

Sully Road Farquharson

Pella High School Classes Elect Officers

Pella High School elected class officers for the year. Seniors President Gertrude Vander Ploeg, Vice President Jerry Carpenter, Secretary Lola Carter, Treasurer Arvin Hoogenakker. Juniors President James Kempkes, Vice President Stanley Ver Ploog, Secretary Virginia Carpenter, Treasurer Delhert Berg. Sophomores President Carl Vander Ploog, Vice President May Wild, Secretary Berg, Treasurer De reasurer Delhert. Freshmen President O He Berg, Vice President June Van Gorkom, Secretary Treasurer Marvin Smith. Furthermore, homeroom officers were chosen and each organization will have one representative.

God Gertrude Vander Ploeg Jerry Carpenter Lola Carter Arvin Hoogenakker James Kempkes Stanley Ver Presid Ploegh Treast Virginia Carpenter Carl Vander Ploog May Wild Secreta Berg Et Dereasurer Delhert O. He Berg June van Gorkum Marvin Smith Ing Eneh

Turkey Crop Shrinks as Demand Rises for 1939 Feeds

A.D. Oderkirk of Iowa State College says the national turkey crop will be smaller this year while buyer demand strengthens, offering encouragement to growers.

Turkey Towa A.D. Oderkirk Towa State College

Towns Turkey Crops Seen Smaller Than Last Year

Outlook for prices mildy improved though turkeys in storage remain ample amid heavy consumption. Storage operators, who earned little on last year’s openings, may hesitate to place many birds in coolers. Commercial hatchings down 19 percent in first half of year versus 1929, while home hatchings rose. state ranked fourth in turkey production.

Turkey

Crystal And Ruby 40 Piece Glass Luncheon Set For Four

Vintage glassware item featuring a 40 piece luncheon service in crystal and ruby tones for four. Includes cups plates goblets and sugar and creamer with a striking cut glass design. Priced at 3.95 for the set.

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