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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1956

Page

2

Pella area residents and visitors noted in local notes

Linda Beth Van Gorp of Sully entered Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa March 28. Numerous visitors and relatives from Hull Pella Denver Bethany Osceola Chicago Hastings Newton Monteroms and more spent Easter weekend with local families. Local folks such as Harmsel Den Adel Vander Pol and Van Gore families appear in notes of visits travel and hospital updates.

Linda Beth Lester van Gorp Sully Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa Trox Nusbaum Bethany Arvin Hoogenakker George Kaldenberg Osceola Wis Sadie Kaldenberg Pella Wilson Daven W. M. Daven Cherokee Iowa C. E. Hendren Chicago Fred Duven Hastings Nebraska Don Duven Newton Wm. Hudson Billy Monteroms John Ten Harmgel Hull Mee Carl Kramney Marmsel Dick den Adel Chronicle Home For New Trinity Church Harmsel den Adel Bethesda Sanatorium Denver Colorado Jennie Beyer Leland Bachman Onawa Laws Howard Vander Pol Mahaske Hospital Linda Lester ‘van Gorp Mahaska Matt Hocksema Methodist Hospital Des Moines Mike Vander Helden U.S. Air Fore M. Vander Helden Washington Street Mike HH. Sadler Fat Dodge

Mahaska County 4-H Talent Festival set for April 23

Mahaska County 4-H officers announce the Talent Festival on Monday April 23 at Oskaloosa High School in the evening. An elimination contest is scheduled for April 16 at 7 30 p m in the Farm Bureau Building Social Rooms with judges Mrs Robert Harvey Mrs Clifford Cook and Mr Layton. Master of Ceremonies will be Bill Riley of KRNT TV with a pop teenager appearing on KRNT. Admission on April 23 is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for 21 and under. Officers planning the event include Presidents Bob Brackin and Janice Lee Vice presidents Richard Smith and Dorothy Bidell sec treas Earl Thoma Joan Robinson and Historians Janice Kane and Bob Houghtaling.

Oskaloosa High School Farm Bureau Robert Harvey Clifford Cook Layton Bill Riley Krnt-Tv KRNT Bob Brackin Janice Lee Richard Smith Dorothy Bidell Sec.treas Earl Thoma Joan Robinson Janice Kane Bob Houghtaling

Obituary of Mrs Johanna Vander Waal

Mrs Johanna Vander Waal aged 64 died at Mercy Hil Oskaloosa Sunday Funeral services were held Wednesday April 4 at 1 30 p m at Third Reformed Church Reverend Russell Redeker in charge Burial was in Black Oak Center Cemetery A more detailed life story will appear in The Chronicle of April 12

Johanna Vander Waal Mercy Hil Oskaloosa Third Reformed Church Russell Redeker Black Oak Center

Second Reformed Church Services and Guest Minister

Services at the Second Reformed Church occur daily at 9:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. On Sunday April 8 morning Dr. John A. Dykstra guest minister and emeritus of Central Reformed Church Grand Rapids Michigan. Sunday School meets at 11:05 a.m. Junior C E at 2:00 p.m. Intermediate and Senior C E at 6:30 p.m.

Thomas Boslooper Second Reformed Church John A. Dykstra Dykstra Central Reformed Church Grand Rapids Mich C. E

Preacher Pinches Schedules Bible School and Sermon

George T Pinches conducts Bible school at 9 80 am and the Lord's Day service at 10 30 am on Friday April 6 The Gospel set a subject The Simplicity and Triumph of the Bride of Christ The Love Devotion and Glory of the Bride of Christ is the 5 pm Bible teaching slot.

George T. Pinches Bible School Pinches

Easter and Resurrection Theme Services At Local Church

The 711 Independence Street congregation led by Minister Everett Ward hosts Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m with the sermon Easter's Afterglow. Evening youth groups meet at 6:30 p.m and 7:30 p.m. for fellowship and services. A quarterly business meeting is set for Wednesday April 11 at 7:30 p.m. The Temple Time broadcast featuring Reverend Henry Bast airs on KBOE KNWS and KXEL. An Indian-American Retreat public meeting is announced for April 11 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Independence Street Everett G. Ward Baptist Youth Fellowship Worch Russell J. Redeker C.nd Sr. C. E Henry Bast KBOE KNWS KXEL Third Church

Trinity Reform Church Worship and Sunday Schedule

Trinity Reformed Church Douwstra Chapel hosts 9 80 a m service Where Art Thou Sunday morning Sunday School at 6 30 p m Junior C E led by Peter Vou Intermediate C E Jenin and George Vande Voort Senior C B Carroll Rempe lead 7 30 p m Sunday evening service The True Vine Trinity Church extends a cordial welcome.

Douwstra Chapel Jr. C. BE H. Peter Vou Seule

Church of the Open Bible Service Schedule

The Church of the Open Bible at 835 Washington Street lists services led by Pastor Cye Caller. Sunday 9 45 am Sunday School for all ages, 11 am morning worship, 7 30 pm evangelistic service. Gerald Breen in charge, youth service 80 pam, Reaper’s Class fellowship, mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 pm.

Washington St. Cye Pam Overcomer’s Gerald Breen Reaper's

First Church Corner Liberty and West Second

De Jong pastor leads morning worship and Lord's Supper observance at 11 00 am Bible classes for all ages follow with the theme Shary Magdalene Meets Her Lord indicating a church service and Sunday School program at First Chr Ref Church corner Liberty and West Second.

Liberty and West Second aDi de Jong Shary Magdalene

Miles to Address Future Teachers at Central April 9th

Frank Miles, public relations consultant for the Iowa State Education association, will address the Central Presier Future Teachers Chapter meeting on Monday April 9 at 6:00 p.m. in Dan Hall on the college campus. Miles will speak on America Your Home and urge a higher standard of citizenship through schools, drawing on his wartime and veteran leadership background. Ron Howard, president of the IFTA Chapter Central College Pella, is in charge of arrangements.

Future Teachers of Chapter Dan Hall Miles America ISEA Iowa Iowa Legionnaire Iowa Council For Better Education Ron Howard IFTA Central College Pella

Christian Answer to Segregation Pastoral Event

A church notes a young people gathering themed The Christian Answer to Segregation. It lists a 2:00 p.m. Hollandsche dienst and an evening talk titled De Heerlijke Toekomst Van Christus' Gemeente, with scripture references Colossians and Galatians.

Hollandsche Dienst de Heerlijke Toekomst van Christus’ Gemeente Colossenzen

Westside church services and conference notices

At 605 Broadway, Sunday services include 9 30 a m Sunday School Power for a World Vision 10 45 a m morning worship Sermon Greater This 20 p m evening praise The Rev Arthur Bennink s will lead both services 8 30 p m Senior Intermediate and June C s cordial welcome Wednesday public meeting Reformed Church speakers and Indian American missions workers will present short messages for the Classis Pella conference in Pella next week.

Broadway Arthur J. Benninks

Monthly services at Amsterdam school house near Pella

Rev. H. L. Van Dellen preaches at the Amsterdam school house two miles southwest of Pella on the second and last Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m. A Mass is held every Sunday morning at 8:30.

Amsterdam School House Pella H. L. van Dellen

Our Men in Military Service Harold E Vos aboard USS Bailey

Harold E Vor of Pella graduates from Fire Technician school in Balibides Maryland and boards the USS Bailey for Mare Island refit details show Fleet Post Office New York service.

Harold E. Vos Uss Bailey Harold E. Vor Pella Balibeides Eetas & Refit Ddr Ley New York New Kenneth D. Bailey Fleet Post Office

Holdsworth Family Reunites After Overseas Duty Return

Sfc and Mrs A H Holdsworth and 10 month old Karren Lynn arrived Saturday at the Joe Wharton home in Leighton from France. Holdsworth completed a three year overseas tour and will report for duty in Albuquerque NM soon. The family, formerly of Knoxville, are former Veterans Hospital employees.

Sfc A. H. Holdsworth Karren Lynn Joe Wharton Leighton France Holdsworth Holdsworths Germany Albuquerque N. M Sfe Dorothy Bingaman Wharton Veterans’ Hospital Knoxville

Chronicle keeps Harold Vos informed aboard USS Kenneth D. Bailey

Sailor Harold E Vos writes from USS Kenneth D Bailey DDR 713 to praise the Chronicle for delivering news and home life pictures while stationed 1400 miles from home. He notes the ship’s colorful living area, a 21 inch TV in the mess, and nightly movies as comforts before a northern Europe deployment planned in June. Newport RI home port.

the Chronicle The Chronicle Navy Yoo Europe Newport R. I Harold E. Vos Ftsn

Tragic Garage Accident Claims Elk Horn Child

Four year old Eddie Sanders of Elk Horn died after a cabinet toppled while he played in a neighbor’s garage. A heavy object toppled from the cabinet and struck him on the head, ending the child’s life.

Eddie Sanders Elk Horn

Reforming Home Mission Work Promoted by Rev Lubbers

The Rev. G. Lubbers, missionary, discusses home mission efforts on the Reformed Witness Hour. The program invites listeners to tune in every Sunday morning for updates and insights on Protestant home missions.

G. Lubbers Reformed Witness Hour

Distinctively Reformed Broadcast From Grand Rapids Church

A 7:00 a.m. radio program on KBOE Oska pons features singing and preaching from the First Protestant Reformed Church in Grand Rapids Michigan. The broadcast presents a distinctive Reformed service with liturgical singing and sermon content.

KBOE Oskapons First Protestant Reformed Church Grand Rapids Michigan

Birth announcements from Ma haska hospital Otley Pella region

Mr and Mrs Sethrith Meaning a of Otley are parents of a daughter born March 29 at Mahaska hospital Oskaloosa. Mr and Mrs Arthur Van Weelden of Pella welcome a daughter born at Mercy Scapine Oskaloosa on Monday April 2. Mrs Harold Osinga of Mahaska hospital Oskaloosa is listed as the parents of a daughter.

Setrith Menninga Otley Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa Sethrith Meaninga of Harold Osinga Ofre

College C E Color Movie to Tell Story Of Jesus

The College C E of Second Church presents the color film I Beheld His Glory in the college chapel at 8 45 Sunday evening April 18. Roman centurion Cornelius recounts thePassover era in Jerusalem and retells Jesus life from entry to crucifixion in a dramatic screen portrayal. The event, sponsored by College C E, invites all to view an important season in the life of the Lord.

College College C. E Second Church Cornelius Jerusalem Thomas Jesus

Handbook for Going to College Published Next August

A town handbook planned for publication next August aims to guide students and families during the upcoming go ing-to-college season. It will cover admissions timelines finances housing and campus life to help local students prepare.

Nancy Groendyke Named to College Handbook Board

Nancy Groendyke has been named to the College Board for the next volume of the Going-to- College Handbook. The assistant editor of the Central Ray, she was nominated by college or national youth officials and will serve as an advisor to editors in planning the book.

Nancy Groendyke Nancy

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Gerrit Rosinbooms Christian School K. V. Kuyper Dr. Kuyper East Iliff St Arthur van Dyke California Mission Inn San Rafael Henry Dieleman Denver, Colo Garrett van Ommen Melvin Petersma Norman Okla Henry Petersma San Diego Calfornia Marion van Gore Sr Sterling, Ill Marion van Gore, Sr John S. Lefeber Minneapolis Cornelia Wilson Marie Lefeber Rosscreen Co Mercy Hospital University of Nebraska At Lincoln Melvin D. Rumbaugh Orinda M. Johnson Melvin University of Nebraska Johnson Mahaska County Srey and First Baptist Church Trinity Reformed Church Church OF the Open Bible Central Frank Miles Iowa State Education Association First Reformed Church Amsterdam U. S Harold Vos Home Mission Prot Stu Ilm Bakker Rus Pella’s Farm College Handbook Board Wilson Jewelry Co Paltzer S&h
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