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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1957

Page

12

Local church notes as Cedar area lists activities

Oskaloosa News reports morning services led by Rev J D Pikanrt and evening by Rev C Van Essen at First Christian Reformed Church. Congregation names Rev Jay Wesseling pastor-elect after Tuesday meeting. Various local visits, concerts, and social events noted including Cedar Concert Band in Kirksville and numerous gatherings at Newenhouse and Whitmer homes. Wind damage and community activities recorded with many names and places.

J. D. Pikanrt C. van Essen Cedar First Christian Reformed Church Jay Wesseling Holland Iowa James Fisk Wright Wright Indies Aid Carroll McCurdy Alva McCurdy Harry Upton Harry McBurney James McCurdy Ed Inman Don Parlett Leo Fox Roscoe Fox George Ireland Jr Kenneth Perkins Frank Rand Carl’Ferguson Clifford Moore H. Boffenberger P. van Gilst D. R. Gosselink H. J. Vande Voort Pella

Local social notes from Galesburg area events

Sunday evening guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dearinger included Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lafoon and Bobbie of Oskaloosa. Tuesday evening visitors to the Carl De Bruyn home were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Quinn and Karen of Kellogg and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Scenbice and Rhonda of Deep River.

Martin Dearinger Warren Lafoon Bobbie Oskaloosa Carl de Bruyn Lloyd Quinn Karen Kellogg Wayne Scenbice Rhonda Deep River

Birthday Wishes and Local Highlights in Cordova News

Cordova notes celebrate Mrs Roy Karr and Mrs May for birthdays, with April full of friends and kin. Dwight Harvey visited Des Moines for a regular check up. A large family gathering at the Harvey home showcased Aunt Ethel Donnelly's Europe slides taking 1% hours. The Harvey family welcomed an 8 lb son born Monday April 1 at Collins Hospital Knoxville, joining three siblings. Hewitt, mother of Mrs Kenneth Simpson, died Monday morning April 1 at her home.

Melvin Simpson Collins Hospital Knoxville Hewitt Kenneth Simpson

Local notes from Knoxville and nearby towns

A mixed update from Knoxville area residents covers visits, illnesses, and events. Mentions Art Waardhuizen in California and Las Vegas, eye glasses owned by Mary Van Haalen, a rural-urban banquet, and family care arrangements for the Templeton children. Also notes a windstorm with damage in Des Moines, travel plans hindered by snow, the HyVee store opening in Knoxville, and local hospital visits, funerals, and community activities.

Knoxville Art Waardhuizen California Las Vegas Hopalong Cassidy Mary van Haalen Henry Hugh Templeton Bill Karrs Templeton Bessie Jid Hanning West Gene Des Moines Denzil Condyn Fremont Mary Doris van Haaften Newton Joan Wilson Ethel Hart Darlene Karr Jennie Hoksbergen Gertrude Willemsen Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Nelson Pleimas Hoksbergen Kate Karr Red Rock Highway 14 Leslie Buddy) de Heer Fay Koopman May Marion Clinton Rinehart Denzil Condra Myrtle Mahaska Hospital

Anniversary Memory Of A 1925 Wedding At Pella Parsonage

A personal note recalls Roy and the speaker’s wedding on Sunday April 5 1925 in Pella at the Baptist minister Rev Albert Vander Ploeg parsonage. Henry and Nell Muilenberg served as witnesses. a friend later located the parsonage but no visit has been made for a photo.

Roy Pella Albert Vander Ploeg Henry Nell Muilenberg

Car and Truck Collision on Pella New Sharon Road

A sideswipe collision occurred about 7 30 a m Tuesday April 2 on the Pella New Sharon road. Cecil Vander Molen of Pella drove a 1955 Chevrolet northbound into Ronald Fudge of New Sharon in a 1956 Ford traveling south. Truck damage estimated at 100 dollars and the Ford at 400 with no injuries reported per the New Sharon Star.

Pella New Sharon Sheriff’s Office Cecil Vander Molen Ronald Fudge

County Board Proceedings Advise Road Projects in 1967

The Marion County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all members present. They approved minutes from the prior meeting and moved to support several road projects for state highway funding. Proposals include English Creek Bridge repairs, FAS Route 686 pavement on County Trunk Road, and further improvements along routes 2636 and 685 with estimated costs ranging up to 200000 and beyond.

Board of Supervisors Maddy Dieleman Marion County State Highway Commission English Creek Wabash R. R Pella Pleasantville

County Board Approves Road Projects and Claims

Marion County supervisors approve various road work items including asphalt pavement on Trunk Road and Route 2908, drainage and surface improvements, plus related labor and material claims. The session, led by Chairman John J. Fisher, lists vendors and payments to justice, sheriff, and municipal services.

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