Women's C E League Holds Spring Meeting at Pella Church
The Women s Christian E League of reform churches in the Pella area will meet at the First Christian Reformed Church in Pella for the spring session. An evening public program features Mrs John Boonstra missionary to South America and Nellie De Waard missionary to Indonesia. afternoon talks by Rev Ja Ling and De Waard with music from Christian High School students. Proceeds support Back to God Hour, Children s Retreat, Elim Christian School, and mission work in Argentina and Indonesia.
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Christian’ Reformed
Pella
First
Christian Reformed
Women’s Christification League
John Boonstra
Sion
Boonstra
South America
Boonstras
Commodore Rivadavia
Argentina
Ja Ling
Sally Che
Nellie de Waard
Indonesia
Kanawha
Iowa
Chicago
Elim Christian School
P.¥. de Jong
Leighton
Tracy Chr
PTA Conference Date Changed
The elementary PTA conference dates shift due to conflicts with local churches. Appointments set for Tuesday afternoon April 8 and Thursday afternoon April 10, replacing Apr 10 and 11. Sixth graders visit Lincoln and Webster for orientation, while most students have two half days. no school Friday.
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Lincoln
Webster
Ward Named As Rotary President
Rev. Everett G. Ward has been named president of the Pella Rotary club for the next club year. The annual election of officers was held at a special board meeting last Friday morning. Named as other officers along with Ward were Bob Power, vice-president and Bob Klein reelected as treasurer. Electees on March 25 were: Bob 1, Tunis Kemkes, Ray Woodford, Bob Power, Frank Overman and Dean Sadler. The newly-elected officers will take office July 1, 1958.
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Everett G. Ward
Pella
Names Listed on No Funds Ledger to Receive Notice
Additional funds arrived at the Marion County ASC office to make funds available for those named on the No Funds Ledger. Recipients have 15 days to visit the county office to sign up after notification. The cancellation deadline is March 28, 1958. Those not on the ledger may file a certificate of attempt to participate in the 1958 Acres Reserve Program. Certificates must be submitted by April 18, 1958. Pro-rating may occur if funds are insufficient.
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Marion County
ASC
Acres
Overman Appointed To Head Optometric Convention In Iowa
Dr Frank Overman of Washington has been named general chairman for the 60th Anniversary convention of the Iowa Optometric Association to be held April 18 15 at the Hotel Savery Des Moines Dr Overman assisted with planning the 1957 Fort Dodge convention and previously served as Motorist Vision Chairman for the state association He is a graduate of Illinois College of Optometry Mrs Overman serves as Press Chairman for the Women s Auxiliary to the optometric association
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Frank Overman
Washington
Towa Optometric Association
Hotel Savery
Des Moines
Caryl Hollingshed
Webster City
IOA
Overman
Fort Dodge
Paul W. Thielking
Thugs Net 14 Coats During Legion Fish Fry
Marion County Sheriff Toren Jarman was called to Pleasantville on Wednesday evening March 19 when fourteen coats and several hats were reported stolen at an American Legion fish fry at the Memorial Hall. Owners had left ignition keys in pockets and duplicates were needed to leave. Law officers suspect an out of town thief not attending the event.
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Marion County
Toren Jarman
Pleasantville
American Legion
Memorial
Awards Offered for Pella Hospital Poster Slogan Contest
The hospital committee sponsors a poster and slogan contest to spur interest in Pella's future hospital. Open to grade, high school, and college students with a 4:00 p.m. April 18 deadline. Prizes total about 125 dollars. Judges include Larry Mills and Central Golf Art students.
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Pella
Hospital Committee
Larry Mills
Central Golf Art
Kiwanis Club to Sponsor Travelon Lecture
Kiwanis Club presents Alfred Wolff narrating color film of ancient Egypt. He shows Egypt photos from the Solar Boat of Cheops to King Tut tomb, Siwa Oasis, and a Nasser interview. The event highlights pyramids, Sphinx, Nile, Aswan Dam, and Moses commandment summit with free admission for honored patrons.
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Pho
Alfred Wolff
Conily
Cheops
Tutangamen
Siwa
Libyan Desert
Cleopatra
Egypt
Nasser
Pyramids
Nile River
Cairo
Memphis
Moses
Aswan Dam
Wolff
Kiwanis Club
Pella residents vote for Tulip Queen at local polling
Hundreds of Pella citizens cast ballots for Tulip Queen at a Marion County State Bank corner voting site last Saturday. The election committee thanks the girls who entered and invites future participation as ballot boxes are sealed awaiting next Monday’s Tulip Queen presentation at Pella High School Auditorium.
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Marion County State Bank
Marie Blecha
Wormhoudt
William
Queen Election Committee
Chronicle News
Royal Court
Pella High School
Pella
First Iowa history book by Lt Albert Lea printed in Philadelphia
Lt Albert M. Lea authored the first book about Iowa with printing by Henry S. Tanner in Philadelphia in 1836. The work marks an early attempt to document Iowa's geography and settlement history through Lea's perspective and Tanner's publishing.
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Iowa
Albert M. Lea
Henry S. Tanner
Philadelphia
Special Lighting Planned for Good Friday Service at First Reformed
First Reformed Church schedules A Good Friday Communion Candlelight Service with dimmed auditorium lights highlighting crosses and windows. A chancel spotlight will focus on the Communion Table while Christ figures in the Invitation Window are lit from outside. Rev Ridder delivers the devotional from the Table with Rev Pronk assisting in liturgy and distribution. Elders will serve the Communion. community members are invited.
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First Reformed Church
Christ
Ridder
Pronk
Community Wide Good Friday Observance at First Reformed
A Community Wide Good Friday Observance is set for 12 45 at First Reformed Church with an 8 p m caucus in Second Reformed church basement to nominate committeemen and discuss business Carroll Price state senator will be featured speaker Worship includes organ preludes devotion scripture and meditations by local pastors and church leaders The service aims for shorter talks to fit more speakers and invites attendees to stay for the full time or enter during hymns to accommodate all visitors The event supports the American Bible Society through donations by the Ministerial Association
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First Reformed Church
Pella
Prairie
Summit
Second Reformed Church
Carroll
Hyerett
Ameri Bible Society
Ministerial Association
American Bible Society
Pella FFA Donkey Basketball Game Tuesday
The Pella FFA Chapter will ride against the Knoxville FFA Chapter in a donkey basketball game at Pella High School gym Tuesday night April 8. New attractions include the garment race and the dollar bill race. The game starts promptly at 8 pm with advance tickets available from any Pella FFA member.
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Pella Fpa
Knoxville
FPA
Pella
Vella Ffa
P. H. S. Seniors Stage Mystery Thriller in April
Pella Public High School seniors present Ten Little Indians a suspenseful mystery produced by Mrs Jo Bell. The play will be staged in the High School auditorium on April 17 and 18 inviting audiences to unravel who ties together the strangers on the deserted island and who breaks the Indian statue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Jo Bell
Final Week for Easter Seal Campaign Plea
Reuben Schakel, Pella and Lake Prairie Township Chairman, appeals for last week contributions to the 1958 Easter Seal Campaign. He stresses the Seal cause helps crippled children and adults and notes almost 20 percent of funds stay in Iowa while the rest support the national program. Contributions may be mailed or delivered to 600 Lis berty St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Sehakel
Pella
Lake Prairie Township
Schakel
Towa
Reuben A
Lisberty St
Two Boys Sought for Summer Playground Jobs
John Schultz city recreational director announces openings for two positions in the summer playground program. Jobs run 9 to 12 daily except weekends with a $25 weekly pay. Preference given to college age applicants. contact Ruiter at Pella Christian High School for details.
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John Schultz
Ry Qual Ted
Pella Stores to Close for Good Friday Observance
Pella stores will close from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. tomorrow to attend a Good Friday community service at First Reformed Church. Gene Stientjes, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, announced a quarterly Chamber meeting and supper for April 15 at 6:20 p.m. at Pella Golf and Country Club.
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Pella
ML Pella
Chamber of Commee
Gene Stientjes
Chamber of Commerce
General Chamber
Pelia Golf and Country Club
Car Stolen In Pella Early Sunday Morning
A 1940 Chevrolet owned by Robert A. Van Hemert was stolen from in front of his home at 1114 West 2nd Street in Pella early Sunday morning. The vehicle was found that afternoon in Des Moines. Des Moines police alerted Marion County Sheriff to notify Van Hemert, who later retrieved the car after reporting he had left the ignition keys in the vehicle overnight.
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Pella
Robert A. van Hemert
van Hemert
West 2Nd Street
Des Moines
Marion County Sherif
Marion County Stock Car Season Opens May 30
Marion County Bair Assoc Knoxville Iowa announces the 158 opening of lowa's fastest half mile track for modified stock car racing on Friday May 30. Racing will follow last year's rules under Marion Robinson management. Indications are 1958 will top 1957 in cars and attendance with many central town drivers already pledging to race. Weather and schedule details to follow.
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Marion County
Bair Asso
Knoxville
Iowa
Lowa
Marion Robinson
Enosville
Hany
Central Tawn
Ike Hoksbergen resigns from City Council
Alderman Ike Hoksbergen submitted a resignation from the City Council after seven years in office and medical advice to retire from active duty. Jon Stent Kentjes was appointed to fill the vacancy, having previously served 1946 to 1964. The council discussed hospital site surveys for initial drawings and Edwards Schreiner will complete the related work within two weeks. A special council meeting is planned next Tuesday to study the proposed paving project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Hoksbergen
Hoksbergen
Jon Stent Kentjes
Ife
Edward Schreiner
Pella Jaycees auction raises funds for hospital
At the White Elephant sale held Thursday at the Legion Hall J C auctioneer Art Bokhoven led bidding on a collie donated by Van Gorp Kennels. Wilbur Veenstra assisted as co auctioneer. Items from locals and merchants drew bids for the Pella hospital raising about $600.
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Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
J. C
Art Bokhoven
Chants
Chronicle News
van Gorp Kennels
Wilbur Veenstra
Extreme Right
Pella Hospital
Evenin
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Rotary
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Rock Rapids
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Waterloo
Perry
Sigourney
Marengo
Pella’s Hospital
Paul Farrer
Doln Vand Waal
Robert Ounek
Travelog
Tulip
Wrst Reformed Church
Dick de
George Pinehas
Ralph
Mya
Wilbur
Thomas
Hoslopper
Pella High
Dohn
Rev
Tag
Gerrit 'P
Rider Lanet
Ant
Luke
Promeer
Pella Ffa
Alee
Joe Stientjes
Pella Station
U. S. Weather Bureau
le Preeto
Pella Jaycees
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