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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1947

Page

2

Local residents visit and travel notes from Pella area

Local column lists visitors and travel from Pella and surrounding towns. Names include Carl Var Zee family, Dean Ameday, Dykstra F, Ollie Autry and Velma Autry, Connie Van Berkum, Charles Lautenbach, Len Kaldenberg family, Marjorie Wickliffe, Dallas Sticknell, Nora Veenschoten, Leila Phillips, James Phillips, Tunis Kooyman, Nola Veenschoten, Leighton residents, Mary Buwahia, Bert Weyerse, Lian Darnell, Gerrit Geest, Mercy Hospital enrollments, and area transfers. notes on hospitalizations, moves, and social calls.

Carl Var Zee Pleasantville Charles Lautenbach Denver Colo Len Kaldenberg Marjorie Mro Q. Thomas Oskal Mary Buwahia Ottumwa Bert Weyerse Lian Darnell Pete Nmonties Audcion Mts Eklora Hardin Co Darnell Central College Gerrit Vande Geest Leighton Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Otto van Essen Otley Mercy Elmer Vander Waal Charles Dee Dick van Zee Henry van Maanen Pella Nick Terlouw Main St

Walter Busching Family Camped Beside Clarksville Friends in Elko

The Walter Busching family from Clarksville stopped at a cabin court in Elko Nevada on a trip home from California. Nearby in a neighboring cabin were their Clarksville friends Mr and Mrs Fred Seitz also bound for California. Small world.

Walter Busching Clarksville Elko Nevada California Fred Seitz

Marion County School Men Meet in Knoxville

The Marion County Superintendent's Club held its first meeting in Knoxville on September 1. Mrs. Sylvia Platts was re elected secretary treasurer Merton новой Teasantville intendent will succeed Floyd Davis as President. County activities, basketball tournament dates set January 19 24 for girls in Pleasantville January 26 21 for boys, officials and trophies arranged. A special lunch program meeting planned for September 26 with Mr Bangs from the State Department in charge. Regular meeting date set as the third Thursday each month.

Marion County Knoxsville Sylsia Platts Merton New Pleasantville Bangs State Department Dallas Knoxville High School

Sixty three Pella Students Enrolled At Central College

On September 8, Central College opened with 494 students. Sixty three are from Pella, and the list includes John Van denberg Fred Heerema Thomas Price Ralph Van Rheenen Joyce Thompson William Thompson Carl Vogelaar Artis Van de Voort Junior names, sophomore names, and freshmen including Nancy Bogaard Stanley Boertje Thomas Crum Rosemary De Bruyn Walter De Kock Ralph Van Dusseldorp Virginia Groendyke Ralph Heerema Lynn Joosten Kenneth Kramer Robert Lautenbach Logan Van der Leest William Monsina Gordon Nesbit Colleen Renaud Joyce Roorda Melvin Rumbaugh Dean Sadler Paul Lents Ella Van Sittert Edna Terlouw Lester Terlouw Beverly Thomassen Marvin Tysseling Ruth Ve Sheldon Vos Raymond Vander Wal Marjorie Van Zee Mrs Wilma J Rempe, Central graduate, enrolling as special student.

Central College Pett Fer John Vandenberg Fred Heerema Thomas Price Ralph van Rheenen Joyce Thompson William Thompson Carl Vogelaar Artis van de Voort Stanley Borgman Keith Emmert Ruth Gosselink Calvin Joosten Marian Morrow John Vander Ploog Jack Stanley Verla Vander Streek Joyce Borgman Joyce de Bruin Eugene de Wild Heverly den Hartog Eugene den Hartog Norman van Heukelem William Hagen Mary Lou Kamerick Kenneth Vander Linden Jacoba Vander Lugt Charles Vander Ploeg Mark Vander Ploeg Warren’ Ver Ploeg Leslie Sadler Gerald Strave Cora Thomassen Everett ‘Trueblood Marion Wittenburg Nancy Bogaard Lester Terlouw Beverly Thomassen Marvin Tysseling Ruth Ve Sheldon Vos Raymond Vander Wal Marjorie van Zee Wilma J. Rempe Central

Recollection of 1946 London Organ Music Changes

In London 1946 observers noted A E Floyd from Australia and Lynwood Farnam’s use of the Harvey Grace Reverie and a Kitson setting aligning with the English Hymnal hymn. Julius Reubke’s Sonata for organ, though composed young, is praised as a major Central European masterwork with its three movements and a final fugue invoking Psalm 94 verses about defence and rock of refuge.

London A. E. Floyd Australia Harvey Grace Lynwood Farnam University of Chicago Kitson Julius Reubke

Correction in Vos Van Gorp wedding report adds Bertha Van Weelden

A correction notes that Bertha Van Weelden was listed as waitress in last week's Vos Van Gorp wedding write-up, and her name was omitted previously. The clarification preserves the event details and attendee roles as reported.

Vos van Gorp Bertha van Weelden

Church Services and Bible School Schedule at Third Reform Church

The Third Reformed Church offers a morning service at 0 am with minister Th.B. Worst and Bible School Hour. Topics include Guidance From Great Answers, sermons In series Christ's Letters to His Church, The Suffering Church, and Moments of Music with mixed quartet numbers by Mr and Mrs Ted Gableman and Mr and Mrs Gerald Terlow. Junior and Senior group meetings and worship times are announced.

Third Reformed Church Ltd Worst Ted Gableman Meo Gerald Terlow

Evangelistic Week At Open Bible Church

Rev and Mrs C C Anderson announce nightly special evangelistic services led by Scottish evangelists Strachan and Mrs Strachan. Morning worship features evangelist Strachan, vesper and overview by Mrs Strachan, and sermons by Rev Strachan. Services run each night except Monday and Saturday throughout the coming week.

Church OF the Open Bible C. C. Anderson Sto Strachan Fenny

Local Church Services and Sermons This Sunday

Second Reformed Church led by Edward I Tanis offers Sunday School worship with sermons on Jesus as preeminent in the church. Gospel Hall and Pella Baptist Church list Bible School Lord’s Supper gospel preaching and youth fellowship with themes from Micah 6 8 and testimonies tonight at 7 45.

Second Reformed Church Edward I. Tanis Jesus Gospel Hall Bible School KBIZ Dial John W. Farquharson

Protog Church Service Schedule with Sermons and Broadcast

Cor Main and Peace church announces Sunday activities in Holland language services at 9:30. Sermon series from Revelation De Vier Paarden. Afternoon 1:30 sermon from Lord's Day 16 Christ Dying the Death of the Accursed. Evening young people's society 7 to 8:30. Listen Sunday morning at 8 on KRIZ 1240 for The Reformed Witness Hour.

Main Peace L. Vermeer Holland Uil Kriz Dial 1240

Morning Worship and Sunday School at First Reformed Church

The First Reformed Church invites all to Sunday School at 9 80 am and Morning Worship at 10 46 am led by Minister A Maverkamp D D with a focus on Christian Faith The One Certain ty of Life An afternoon service at 1 30 pm features Evening praise and Progressive Stages of Christian Faith A cordial welcome to all who may desire to come and worship with us

First Reformed Church A. Maverkamp D.D

St Mary’s Catholic Services Held Weekly

Services are held at St Marys Catholic Church every Sunday with Mass at 10 00 a m.

ST. Mary's St. Mary's Catholic Church

Revival Services Continue at Church of the Open Bible

Nightly revival services at 7 30 led by Rev and Mrs Harry Strachan of the Old Time Gospel at Washington Street church. Mrs Strachan adds vibra harp and trombone. Friday guests from Calvary Church Des Moines led by Rev Gerald Vriezelanr will perform special music. open to all Pella residents.

Harry Strachan Church of the Open Bible Washington Street Strachan Calvary Church Open Bible In Des Gerald Vriezelanr Des Moines Pella

Tam Now Representing Minnesota Waole en Vo

Notice from Wilson's Jewelry Co announces Tam as Minnesota Waole en Vo representative. It asks friends and customers to drop a card for samples, and to avoid bringing in watches or clocks until October to free space. Those with items left five weeks or more are urged to call.

Tam Minnesota Waoleen Vo Anna Mae Wi West Second St Pella, Ta

Inca's Safety Rule Applies to Tractors and Cars

Inca introduces a Safety Responsibility law effective October 1, 147 that covers tractors as well as automobiles and trucks. Secure coverage with Iowa Farm Mutual Insurance Co. Farm Protector Policy. For details contact JOHN VANDEN BAARD at 61 on 26 Otley Iowa.

Inca Iowa Farm Mutual Insurance Co John Vanden Baard Otley

Notice to All Bicycle Riders Enforced City Ordinance

City instructions require all bicycles to have front lights and reflectors. Due to a shortage of flashlight batteries, replacements are available to prevent accidents as days shorten. The ordinance will be enforced and bikes lacking lights will be seized by the police. Fultz, Mayor

Notice of Probate and Divorce Proceedings in Marion County

The notice reports two matters in Marion County Iowa on September 15 1947. First a will contest filed with the Clerk of District Court Knoxville for Joy Ten Hagendied requesting proof of the will on October 1 1947. Second Anna May Turpin seeks an absolute divorce from Charles Eugene Turpin alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and unknown whereabouts with October 16 1947 as the deadline to answer.

Knoxville Towa District Court of Iowa Marion County Jack B. C T. W. Mor Anna May Turpin Charles Eugene Turpin Charles Eugene Turpin District Court A.D

Notice on Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Law

The text outlines the law’s effect and who it applies to, defining a motor vehicle as self propelled and excluding electric-overhead powered vehicles. It mentions tractors, motorcycles, voters, and motorized bicycles, and cites Lautenbach and Verought as sources.

Lautenbach & Ver

Adopt New Plan For High School Music Contests

The Iowa High School Music Association will spread contest activities over the school calendar this year. Most contests, except the state finals, will be held on Saturdays to meet the 180 school-day requirement. Town schools are told to prepare dates for April 3, April 10, April 90 to May 1, and May 15 for various preliminaries and state contests.

Iowa High School Music Association State Department of Public Instruction

Domestic egg demand expected strong in late 1947

Domestic demand for eggs during the second half of 1947 is likely to stay strong, reflecting robust consumption trends and ongoing market activity. Analysts anticipate continued elevated uptake as supply adjusts and consumer needs persist through the season.

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Arie Van Hanften

Mrs. Arie Van Hanften expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for prayers and gifts while she was in the hospital, noting deep appreciation for the kind thoughts.

Arie van Hanften

Thanks for kindness after my operation and hospital stay

John Lee Van Waardhuizen of Oey, Iowa thanks neighbors friends and relatives for cards letters and visits during hospitalization and recovery at home following his operation.

John Lee van Waardhuizen Oey Iowa

A. D. Versteeg Remembered by Family and Friends

A family thanks friends and neighbors for assistance after the death of husband and father A. D. Versteeg. They acknowledge sympathy condolences and flowers offered as tokens of regard.

A. D. Versteeg

In Memoriam Sgt Melvin Liter Sleep Dear Son

In memory of our dear son and brother Sgt Melvin Liter who passed Sept 15. We loved you in life and now in death we keep your memory bright. Though gone, you are not forgotten and our hearts remain with you. Mr and Mrs P Du Pree Mr and Mrs M Hubbard

Melvin” E. Liter Mrs. P. du Pree Mrs. M. Hubbard

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George D. Weidman Della Bellows Council Bluffs Weidman Peter Rykhoek J. Butler Sullivan Sadler Humeston Cornie Kelder St. Joseph Cornie Klaus Kelder Connie Bachmans Harold Veenstra Carol Ann Gray Bachman DeVoe Paints Pretevilie Ted Ch Fearne Investors Mutual, Inc Princip Investors Syndicate Minnneapolis, Minnesota R. F. Bennett Pella Baptist Church Winstead Micah Baptist Youth Fellowship Wilson's Jewelry Co Tractor Insurance Fultz District Court OF the State OF Leon N. Miller Plaintiff Court House Cook's Insurance Agency John SaniMax Wormhoudt Furniture Store Furmi Pola, Ia Memoriam Lautenbach & Ver Dught South Side Park Oskaloosa Street Wm. van Houten F. N. de Wit J.T. van Zante Elbert van Maanen Flexsteel Construction Flexsteel Wormbhoudt Furniture Store Complete Home Furnishers
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