Mission Union Women Conferred Here March 28
The annual Spring Conference and Packing Tea of the Women’s Missionary Union of the Reformed Church in America met at Trinity Reformed Church in Pella with 38 societies of Pella Classis. Morning session led by Mrs. Clifford Keizer. afternoon speaker Mr. Paul Teague of Annville Institute. Tea and hospital aid display followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Union of the Reformed Church In America
Trinity Reformed Church of
Pella
Wm. Thompson
John A. Vander
J. A. van Zouk
Arthur Huyser
Clifford Keizer
Wm. de Jong
Second Reformed Church
George Muyskens
Des Moines
Leroy van Zee
Paul Teague
Annville Institute
Annville
Arnold
T Weld
C E Convention For Iowa To Be Held Here June 7 9
The annual Christian Endeavor convention for Iowa will be held June 7 8 and 9 at Central College in Pella. Young people from across the state will gather for three days of enrichment education and fellowship with the theme Cons if our Call. A banquet field day picnic and an open public movie are among events planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
State of
Iowa
Central College
Pella
Christian High Student Wins Superior Rating at State Finals
Connie Hoksbergen, a junior from Pella Christian High School, earned a superior rating after competing in final events at Grinnell and Grinewell High Schools during the Eastarn Division state finals. She qualified by winning at the Southeast District Contest in Mount Pleasant three weeks prior with an original oration titled Employment of the Handicapped.
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Eastarn
Town High School Speech Association
Grinnnell College
Grinewell High School
Grinnell
Pella Christian High School
Connie Hoksbergen
Mount Pleasant
Connie
Plan Cancer Drive Meeting At Legion Hall
The workers of North Marion County will meet Saturday April 6 at 2 pm at the Legion Hall in Pella to plan the cancer drive. Rex Wands will lead the meeting and three copies of Truth About Cancer by Dr Cameron will be given as door prizes. Light refreshments provided by Amvet Auxiliary. All workers urged to attend.
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Legion Hall
North
Marion County
Pella
Wands Rex
Cameron
Amvet
Radio Speaking Contest At Grinnell College
KGRW Grinnell College aired a Saturday evening radio speaking contest at 8 16 p m directed by John Veltema with eleven schools in attendance Mason City Davenport Mount Vernon West Waterloo Keokuk Clermont Newton Norwalk Fairfield Urbandale Des Moines and Pella Christian. Judges were Miss Thelma Whitford East High Des Moines Professor Robert L Gregg Iowa State University Iowa City and Professor Herbert Prescott Grinnell College.
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John Veltema
Christian High
Mason City
Davenport
Mount Vernon
West Waterloo
Keokuk
Clermont
Newton
Tulip Time Queen Candidates Announced for 1957
Five young women were elected as candidates for Tulip Time queen and attendants for the May 9 to 11 event. The nominees are Sharon Bakker Andrea Boat Marlene Duven Bonnie De Jong and Evelyn Dykstra. An announcement party will be held April 15 at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium where the queen will be chosen by out of town judges and revealed.
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Sharon Bakker
Frank Bakker
Andrea’ Boat
Bert Boat
Marlene Duven
Wilson Duven
Bonnie de Jong
Chester de Jong
Nier
Vocal Musicians To Present Spring Concert
The Glee clubs small groups and soloists of Pella High School present their annual spring concert on April 11 at 8 p.m. Admission is 25 cents to cover expenses after the successful Christmas Program. Seating is ample as grades are not performing this time.
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Pella High School
Dedication Open House For Third Reformed Church Unit
A new Educational Unit at the Third Reformed Church will be dedicated with events on Monday and Tuesday. An open house Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. includes guided tours and a social hour with light refreshments. A Monday evening service will reprise the dedication message by former pastor Rev. R J Reicher.
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Third Reformed Church
R. J. Reicher
Third Church
Pella High Band Concert Tonight in the Gymnasium
The Pella High School Band presents its annual Pop Concert tonight at 7:30 in the high school gym. Featured on the program are grade school and junior high bands with a selection list including Indian Boy and Girl, Overture Moderne, Klaxon March, Carnival Variations, Trumpet Trio, Drummer Boy Bounce, and more.
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Pella High
Pella
Jacoby Ni Rae
Tom Boat
Lee van Ham
Quentin Kuyper
Boy Bounce
Whitefield-Hathany
Jerry Hoogenakker
Holiday
Osser
Morissey
Bost
Ellen Rempe
Walters
Vacation Church Institute at First Reformed Pella IA
The First Reformed Church of Pella Iowa hosts a Vacation Church Institute on Tuesday April 9 with workshops for Administration Kindergarten Primary Junior and Intermediate groups guided by trained leaders. Sessions use materials from the Interdenominational Cooperative Series 1957 with the theme Wider Neighbors Near God’s World and Ours. The program runs 9 am to 3 pm with a noon luncheon at Third Reformed Church. Registration 1.26 covers institute materials. lunch separate. Twenty seven similar institutes are sponsored by the Iowa Council.
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First Reformed Church
Pella
Iowa
Paket Institute
Vation Church
Surrey Power
Gunter
Third Reformed Church
Regenten Wee
Iowa Council of
Christian Reformed Churches Present Centennial Pageant
Four phase pageant Upon This Rock marks the centennial of the Christian Reformed Church. Miss Betty Illustra wrote the script based on I Will Build My Church by Mrs Thea Van Haltems. Local directors Michael Ruiter and John Velteman lead 14 churches in Classis Pella in this commemorative production.
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Henry Zylstra
Betty Illustra
Thea B. van Haltems
Michael Ruiter
John Velteman
Classis Pella
Tulip Time Costume Exchange Planned by TTT Society
The annual Tulip Time costume exchange sponsored by the TTT Society will be held at the Legion Hall on Friday afternoon, April 2. Participants may exchange smaller costumes for larger ones and patterns will be available.
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The
T.T.T. Society
Legion Hall
Vacation Church School Institute Details
A summary of Iowa institutes reports over 2,800 participants across the state last year. For info contact the First Reformed Church office. Noon luncheon reservations require calling Mrs Wilma Steenhoek by Monday morning.
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Iowa
First Reformed Church Office
Wilma Steenhoek
Union Service Planned for Good Friday in Pella 1957
The Pella Ministers Association led by Rev. William C. De Jong announces a Good Friday Union Service on April 19 from 12 to 3 pm at the First Reformed Church. Theme is The Seven Words of the Cross with hymns including Were You There When They Crucified My Lord and Be Still My Soul amid congregational singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
William C. de Jong
Trinity Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
Chri
Addition to Public Library Open House Set for Thursday
The Carnegie-Viersen Public Library finishes a children's addition with modern furnishings and bright displays. An open house is planned for Thursday April 11 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM with light refreshments for visitors.
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Carnegie-Viersen
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Herfurth
Church Vacation School Institute
Christian Reformed Churches
Mendes
Cone College
Robert Rittenhouse
Peewee
Kuyper
Music House
Mendex
Ginetdie
U. S
Europe
Library Board
Stanley Verploegh
William H. Smith
Remington Rand
Rolscreen Company
Rolscreen
Marshall Canning Company
Elbert van Maanen
Chronicle News
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St Left
Elmer van Steenis
Ann Dahm
Betty V
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