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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1954

Page

5

Red Rock Church talk and nearby town notes

Rev Angelo Lo Valle spoke at Red Rock Church on Tuesday evening March 30 at 7 00 p m The three months report for the Welfare Center in Knoxville shows aid including 85 pairs of shoes 1115 garments 13 comforts 18 sheets 68 linens 8 pillows 16 quarts of fruit and vegetables 15 pieces of furniture 32 families helped and 12 who never had help before The column records baptisms birthdays hospital visits and community activities across Knoxville Monroe Pella and Des Moines with many names and local places mentioned

Angelo Lo Valle Christ's Mission East 22Nd Street New York Red Rock Walfare Center Knoxville The Adventists Daisy Williams Lola Andrews Ethel Morris People’s Store Elliot's Red Cross Norman Cleo Karr Christian Church Adventist Church Elder Stone Daisy Buttrey Merl Price Walter Pearson Jimmy Davis Opal de Heer Drake Weeks Town City Hospital Emma Giles Willie Brown Good Samaritan Hospital Phoenix Arizona Loretta Baumgardner Harrison Nettie Legrand Iowa Mesa Marie Klyn Ella Klyn Dick de Jong Marion Hiemstra Edward Johnson Abe Pelia Fay’s O.K Jim Delight Betsy Moomaw Broadlawns Hospital Des Moines Hamilton Len Sharp American Ozark Jefferson City

Galesburg Ladies Aid Society Meets At Church

The Galesburg Christain Ladies Aid Society met at the church aid room on Wednesday March 31 with 19 members present. The gathering opened with prayer and scripture reading, reports were read, a lunch was served, and several local visits noted. A surprise birthday dinner honored Wilbur Kroh.

Galesburg Christian Ladies’ Aid Society Church Aid Room Arthur Slegh Freeman Kling Sparks Florence Oswalt Merlin Schnng Alan Kroh Dewey Ramer Curtis Dearinger Mamie Kling Anne de Penning Anna de Bruyn Darrell de Bruyn Clyde Rawlins Hattie Carpenter Kenneth Carpenter Harry Zickel Arthur Dearinger Charles Awtry Howard Dearinger Henry Bovenkamp Kelloge Yella Menninga Francis Heemsbergen Wilbur Spa Hallie Youngkin Kellogg Karen Sue Shirley Ann Awtry Bernie Menninga Wilbur Sparks Menry Anna Marks Martin “Deringer Barbara Pella Nellie Slot Johnnie Schippers Gerrit Koopman Wilbur Kroh

Weekend Visits and Local Carriers in Newton and Surroundings

Saturday evening social visits in Newton include the Krohs and Tracthels at various homes along with Dearingers and Schnugs. Marilyn Schnug, Drake University student, spent the weekend with her parents. Bruce Tratchel visited Des Moines Veterans Hospital for observation. Visitors to Mrs. Fenner included Cassie Antle and Bob Rohrdanz. Melvin Schultz of Sully visited Mamie Kling Monday afternoon.

Newton Jose Wilbur Kroh Marilyn Jim Alan Kroh Idora Tom Pra Rex Tratchel Killduff Bruce ‘Tratchel Clifford Dearinger Lorraine Brian Monroe Martin Dearinger Curtis Dearinger Marilyn Schnug Drake University Harold Schnug Bruce Tratchel Veterans’ Hospital Des Moines Wilbur Sparks Harry Fenner Cassie Antle Bob Rohrdanz Fenner Melvin Schultz Sully Mamie Kling

Leighton News social notices mix of engagements and visits

A sequence of local social items records Friday and weekend guests in Leighton and nearby homes. families entertained include Aalberts Van Zonk Rempe De Prenger and Van Engelhoven, with multiple visits, oyster supper honors, church attendance, and a note on Pvt Jerry De Prenger completing Army Aviation School and awaiting specialized training.

Insurance Dinner and Church Activities in Des Moines Area

Mr and Mrs Harold De Bruin and Mr and Mrs Howard Glen Dening attended an Insurance Dinner at the Hotel in Des Moines Thursday. Beulah Klein spent Monday with L. Van Roekel. Ladies Aid Society of Christian Reformed Church met Wednesday. Fannie Beltman attended Family Night at Second Reformed Church of Pelia. Principal events include piano duet Nearer My God to Thee and Mission Study on Citizenship. Rev G A Raberts accepted a call to South Brendon Michigan, prompting parish note. Supper guests at Terry Douglas home included Lloyd Hull and family.

Guy and Thomas Crum Ernest Vogelaar Andrew Vande Lune Roy Vroom Oliver Wisgerhof Jesus Love of God Dean Kool Abram’ Kool Berlin Ballard Hazel Bricker Pella Cooperative Funeral Home May van Hemert Newton Stevenson’s John Julia Kamericks Murray van Hemert Fair Oaks Melba van Hemert Gertrude Willemsen Lorena van Hemert Melba Lilly Barnes Des Moines Roy Bill Karr G. A. Aalberts Myrna Margaret Fannie Beltman J. A. van Zonk Connie Roorda Gerrit Veldhuizen A. Rempe Clarence Kendall Hackensack Minnesota R. E. Bannister Frank van Haaften H. M. Rempe Henry K Wm. de Heer Don de Prenger Danny Diane Melvin Brummel S. N C. E. Jennings San Pedro Sta Pat Hueneme California Wilbur Rempe Stanley Connie Abe Rempe Connie van Engelhoven John Kool Joe de Rooi Everett Engelhoven June Henry Rempe Dora Engelhoven Allen Rempe Sandra Wm. van Haaften J. A. van Haaften Wm. de Vries Pella Gerrit van Zemeren Mary Mark J. A. van Zouk Howard Glendening Wm. van Maanen Ernest de Cook Beulah Klein Raymond de Reus G. A Dick van Zee Terry Douglas P.T.A Wright Wm. de Jong Elsie Edith Jerry de Prenger Army Aviation School Fort Sill Oklahoma Leighton Fort Riley Kansas Marshall Field Transportation Aircraft Division Bridgeport, Conn Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Harold de Bruin Wee G. A. Aalerts Farmers Savings Bank B. Memmelaar Second Reformed Church Pelia Mica Ladies Aid Society Ebenezer Reformed Church Aaron Brummel Gerrit van Zomeren Myrna Aalberts Carol Sedre G. A. Hasselman C. A. Roorda M. M. de Reus G. A. Ralberts South Brendon Michigan Lloyd Hull Wayne and Warren Norma Shorts Penny Ottumwa

Barbara Bouma visits Oskaloosa as Baptism held

In Oskaloosa Miss Barbara Bouma daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Bouma spent the weekend at her parents home. Baptism was administered to infants of Mr and Mrs B Bruxvoort and Mr and Mrs Armour Van Wyk at the First Christian Reformed Church. Sunday evening services began at 6 in place of the former afternoon times.

Barbara Bouma Raymond Bouma Calvin College Grand Rapids Mich Delores Kelderman T. Kelderman Christian School Glen Groenenboom Leonard Fynaardt James van Wyk J. G. Newenhouse J. Kool Gilbert Beekhuizen R. Veldhilligen Fremont Gary van Arendonk Clifford Cruzen Wright Marion Dykstra Bussey Dale Veldhuizen Roscoe Hutton Victor First Christian Reformed Church

Illness and social notes from Peoria area

Mrs. Wm. Van Sant is ill at home with yellow jaundice. Rodney John Rus missed a week of school due to illness. Local high school students joined an all school skating party in Oskaloosa last Monday. Miss Jane De Jong, Central student, visited the Jacob Stursma home. she is Rev. and Mrs. P. De Jong of Sioux Center’s niece. On March 26, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hoksbergen attended Alyda Kreykes and Bernie Joetman’s Sheldon wedding.

Wm. van Sant Rodney John Rus Oskaloosa Jane de Jong Central Jacob Stursma P. de Jong Sioux Center Iowa Stursmas Ralph Hoksbergen

Peoria Community Club Meeting and Local Events Recap

The Fleming Community Club met in Peoria Township Hall on Friday April 2 with Ge rit De Jong presiding. The program featured singing, recitations, a Yankee Dutch reading, a skit, and lunch. Parish news notes weddings, teaching appointments, and travel plans of local families are included alongside school vacation notices and a district Co op elevators meeting.

Hoksbergen Helgbergen Beverly Fleming Nancy Hicialog Dr. Y Howard Robert James Hagen Arvin Roose John Joyce Roose Caleb Larry Vander Wilt Gerrit Roose Mia Richard Vander Wilt John Hagen Sam Abma Christian Reformed Church Mary Meyer Dale de Young John D. de Young Geo Zimmer Iris de Jong A. H. Roose Prairie City Berniece Memmelaar Leighton Barney Memmelaar Peoria Christian School Gerrit Rus Rodney James R. Vander Waal Jennie Rus Pella John Vos Bert Beekhuizen Henry Vande Voort Joe Harpestead Des Moines Andrew Bandstra Dick Bandstra Taintor Methodist Church Tom van Gerrit Bandstra Chan

Calvary Road Hymn Fragments and Names Listed

Song fragments reference Fleming John Westercamp Raymond Wehrle Carroll Vander Wilt Wilbur Van Dusseldorp and the Calvary Road theme. The text hints at sacrifice and bearing a cross to wear a crown, with phrases about dying to the world and seeking grace from His face. The exact source context is unclear but centers on religious devotion.

Fleming John Westercamp Raymond Wehrle Carrol Vander Wilt Wilbur van Dusseldorp Calvary Road

Otley News Club and Church Social Notes

Otley residents share a week of visits and activities across parish, church and family events. Highlights include Sunshine Bible Class with 18 ladies meeting at Mrs Gene Se here. plans for March at Mrs Hazel Brick’s home. Jimmie Viet weekend with parents. dental visits in Des Moines. Dorens’ Thursday church basement gatherings. Mrs Lester Muller and Judith taken ill. Mrs Henry Kool undergoing surgery in Oskaloosa. Banner Bearer Society Devotions and Bible study at Reformed Church. multiple visits to Muscatine for an aunt’s stroke. Elmer Ruby’s Crystallake trip. Donna Ruby’s Simpson College visit. and extended family gatherings in Otley and near Pleasantville Iowa.

Marion Poland Neal Willemson William den Adel Pres Steenhoek Leroy Vroom Henry Monster Eva Lynn Deane Dykatra Otley Sunshine Hazel Brick Jimmie van VI Hom Hsents Jam Viet Jimmie Moines Jimmy Andrew Ustermarkt Dorens The Reformed Church Lester Muller Judith Henry Kool Oskaloosa Banner Bearer Society Evelyn Beyers Catherine van Waardhuizen Temple Ethel Ustermarkt Philippians Margaret Muller Irene van Englehoven Martha Willemson Wayne Angove Otley Fred Elsensohn Sandra Sigourney Henry Glenn Agency Richard Puder Jard Ruby Martinsburg Muscatine Elmer Ruby Crystal Lake Garion Ruby Berniece Ruby Simpson College Indianola Garion Ru Donna Wayne An Larry Linda Arvin Forest Brown and Jr George Brown Pleasantville Towa

Early fishing tips from the Game Department for the season

The State Conservation Commission offers early season angling guidance. With clear low water, Town streams favor chub and sucker fishing, while trout streams opened earlier than usual. Suckers and chubs bite worms near the bottom or with wet flies. crappie fishing is open in deeper waters while shallow areas wait for more fish.

State Conservation Commission Althoes Commission Iowa

Perch Open Season Posts For Early River Fishing Action

Perch a cold water fish may offer early-season action as they join open season lists. Fly baits include worms and perch meat after the first catch. Southern Iowa lakes such as Wapello Ahquabi and Mount Ayr reservoir are now open for angling with these baits in those waters.

Iowa Wapello Ahquabi Mount Ayr

Early Season Angling Prospects for Bullheads and Panfish

With warming weather and water temperatures fishing should pick up soon. Bluegills may start early despite sluggishness while bullheads chub suckers perch and crappies follow in that order. Surface action with dry flies or poppers is advised and anglers are urged to begin now.

Whitlocks Celebrate Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

A Los Angeles couple, Mr and Mrs Claude Whitlock, marked their 60th wedding anniversary. The pair were wed sixty years ago in Osceola, celebration reported for local record.

Los Angeles Claude Whitlock Osceola

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Cordova News Roy Karr Galesburg K. Carpenter van Gorp Leighton News Carol Ann Sedrel Oskaloosa News Lizabeth Newenhouse Peoria News My Agency Dick Lautenbach Insurance Agency Franklin Otley News Charles Vander Kolk Game Department Floyd Vander Zyl Mahaska Book Store North Side Square Remington Rand E. A. McFadden Ray L. Swanson Official Baseball Guide Ford Frick Sporting News National Baseball Weekly Washington Avenue St. Louis Misouri Uei Ge Shanta Mney Is Municipal Power & Light
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