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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1955

Page

3

Community Visitors and Local Notices Chronicle Des Moines Visits

A running list notes Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pos and son John of Des Moines visiting here with her parents and Mrs John Vander Ennen. Birthdays and hospital news include Mrs. Vander Linden honored, Mercy Hospital entries for Loren Van Gorp and Debra Diane Petersma born March 12. Notables: Dorell Uitermarkt named to AIB honor roll and Clifford Paltzer purchasing McBride hardware in Coon Rapids.

Wayne Pos John Des Moines John W. Vander Ennen Vander Linden Gene Dop American Institute of Business Loren Vernon van Gorp Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Walter Visscher Mabiaska Hospital Louis Petersma Debra Diane Louis Pella Pearl Harbor Petersma Clifford Hartness C. F. Perron Kathe Sue Lincoln, Neb Davenport Iowa Dorell Uitermarkt Gerrit Ustermarkt E. O. Fenton A. I. B. Ustermarkt Fenton

Radio Schedule for Central College April Week on KEBS

KEBS broadcast schedule lists April 15 to 21 with church services and campus programs. Highlights include Sacred Music at 9:30 10 00 devotionals Starlight Serenade Feminine Follies Bellevue Hit Parade and Central Spotlight with daily time slots and repeats across Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday morning record concert.

Ayil Bellevue Duke Bos

Recital by Dr Jagnow Delights Organ Lovers in Pella

Organ enthusiasts in Pella heard Dr Albert Jagnow professor at Wartburg Theological Seminary describe music and humor at a Des Moines Ottumwa AG0A reception after his Central College recital. The program opened with Bach Toccata and Fugue in D Minor and chorale preludes followed by Mendelssohn sonata movements.

Pella D. Albert A. Jagnow Wartburg Theological Seminary Dubuque Iowa Des Moines Ottumwa American Guild of Organists Central College Music Department Jagnow Johann Sebastian Bach Jay Mendelssohn Marg-Rierte Cathedral

Notable Piano Recital Ends With Flourish

A concert featured Yon’s Eco duetto and Widor’s Suite Latine as Jagnow performed Beatus vir from the Latin suite. The program closed with Percy Fletcher’s Festival Toccata, praised for its bright broken-chord melody and chorale-like finale, ending with a dramatic climax.

Pietro Yon Charles Marie Widor Jagnow Percy Fletcher

Monroe High Play Clementine Slated for Two Evenings

Monroe High plans a three act comedy Clementine with cast including Clem, Abe Martin, Miss Brannen, and Bertha as household keeper. Performances set for April 18 and 19 at 8:00 p.m. in the Monroe High School gymnasium. Also a note on county cancer death rate by age showing Iowa section high.

Abe Tim Martin Kelley Clementine Reita Brodersen Hooterville High Clem Monroe High School Iowa

Infant Arvin Wayne Hoksbergen Dies in Oska loosa Iowa

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Hoksbergen of Swan was stillborn at Mahaska Hospital Oska loosa Iowa on April 7 1955 Graveside services were held April 8 1955 at Oakwood Cemetery conducted by Rev Kermit Rietema The parents and one sister survive along with paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Peter Boksbergen Leighton and Mr and Mrs Miles Parker Bussey

Arvin Wayne Hoksbergen Elmer Hoksbergen Swan Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa Iowa Oakwood Cemetery Kermit Rietema Newton Christian Newton Peter Boksbergen Leighton Miles Parker Bussey

MRS E V GOAD DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS IN TOWN IOWA

Mrs Birdie Goad wife of Rev E V Goad died Tuesday April 6 1955 at Collins Memorial hospital Knox ville Town after long illness with cancer born Thaxton Virginia June 21 1884 aged 70 married September 28 1909 to Rev E V Goad of Honaker Virginia they lived in Town since 1911 except two years in finals had six children and seven grandchildren funeral services were held April 9 1955 with burial at Forest Cemetery Os kaloosa Iowa

Birdie Goad V. Goad Collins Memorial Hospital Knoxville Town Finais He Stuart Goad Galesburg Til Mary Emmet Edwards Patsy Wilbur D. Vos Ruth van Ness de- Edward V. Goad Riverside California Richard W. Goad Denver Colo Harold V. Goad Richard Robert Edwards Suzanne Jayne Goad Hollis Gary Goad Janella Goad Mary Little Bedford City Edward K. Meador Boston Mass J. Clark Meador Robert H. Meador V. Va Henry H. Meador Walter P. Meador Roanoke T. Guy Meador Norfolk van Dyk-Duyen Baptist Church Everett G. Ward Fred Dieterick Forest Cemetery Oskaloosa

Thanks for kindness to Mrs. E V Good and family

We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindness during our wife and mother Mrs. E V Good s long illness and after her death. Special thanks go to those who sent cards and greetings, brought flowers, the Legion Post for a hospital bed and wheelchair, and Reverends Ward and Dieterich for visits and comforting words at home and church and hospital services.

E. V. Good Legion Post Ward Dieterich

Obituary: Joan Maye McFall of El Cerrito CA dies at 43

Joan Maye McFall of El Cerrito California died of cancer at the University of California Hospital San Francisco on March 24 aged 43 years five months after four months illness. Born near Pella she attended local schools and high school. She married Lloyd McFall of Louilla Iowa and four children Bert Carl Darlene and Lloyd Jr survived or died in infancy. The family moved to California fifteen years ago.

Joan Maye McFall el Cerrito California Unversit of California San Francisco Pella Lloyd McFall Louilla Iowa Delbert Carl Darlene Gene Hallmark Lloyd, Jr

Lena Schakel Dies. Rites Held in El Cerrito Church

Lena Schakel, long employed by Bell Telephone, died leaving husband McFall, three married children, two grandsons, her mother, sister Mrs J B Palmquist, and brother Leonard J Schakel. Father L L Schakel predeceased her by 17 years. Funeral by Rev Wayne Walker at Berkeley First Presbyterian, El Cerrito chapel, March 28 at 1 p.m. Committal at Sunset View Cemetery, El Cerrito, California.

Bell Telephone Company McFall Is. Lena Schakel J. BR. Palmquist Leonard J. Schakel Pella L. L. ‘Schakel Wayne Walker Berkeley First Presbyterian

College Faculty Attended Unique Meeting in Iowa

The Rev John Beardslee III of the Bible department at Central and Dr C R Keizer of the chemistry department were among fifty at the first Iowa Faculty Christian Fellowship held at the 4 H Camp near Luther College April 8 9 The Dilemmas of a Christian Professor was the title of the evening lecture by Dr Phillip P Moulton of Simpson College After the lecture discussion covered local problems related to Christian vocation Rev Beardslee led the Friday devotional Dr Keizer assisted with singing and was named to the central committee planning next year’s meeting

John Beardslee, III Central C. R. Keizer Iowa Christian Selowalig Luther College Phillip P. Moulton Simpson College Em Committee Beane Straton Beardslee Dr. Keizer Keizer Central Committee

Early Season Crappie and Bullhead Fishing Reported Good

Iowa conservation officials report excellent early season fishing across southern lakes and ponds with reservoirs at Greenfield Corydon Seymour and Centerville now filled after two years of low water. Crappies bluegills and bullheads show strong catches as weather allows. Bullhead limits are 26 daily 50 possession while crappie limits are 15 daily 30 possession.

Conservation Commission Greenfield Corydon Seymour Centerville Red Lake Springbrook Lake Lake Manawa Black Hawk Lake Iowa Lost Island Lake Storm Lake West Okoboji East Okoboji Towa

School Board Association Regional Meeting in Chariton

The regional meeting of the Town School Board Association will be held in Chariton on Tuesday April 19 at 7 30 p m according to Don Foster secretary of the state organization All board members secretaries and custodians are invited The Pella board is a member of the state association.

Town School Board Association Chariton Don Foster Pella

Church notes announce services and youth groups

Rev. Everett G Ward leads Sunday School at 9 30 with an all ages class and a new college class. Worship follows at 10 45 with a sermon on The Abiding Presence. Baptist Youth Fellowship meets at 3 30 for juniors and seniors, then an evening service at 7 30 features a film on resurrection. A cordial welcome to all.

Everett G. Ward Baptist Youth Fellowship

Bible School and Gospel Services Announced

George T. Pinches schedules morning Bible school at 9 30 and 10 30 Lord's Supper and Word of God. Evening 7 90 p m Gospel service with special message by Mr Glen Vander Krol of Sully. On Thursday April 14 at 7 45 p m Mr McDowel a Belgian Congo missionary will share an account of missionary work in that region.

George T. Pinches The Bible School Glen Vander Krol Sully McDowel Belgian Congo

Prote Reform Church Service and Hymns

Pastor M. Gritters leads a 9:30 Dutch service on Mark 10 46 followed by a 1:30 De Blinde Bedelsar service on Lord's Day 26 with Declaring and Sealing of the Promise.

M. Gritters

Haverkamp Leads Sunday Services and Christian Fellowship

Anthony Haverkamp serves as minister with 9:30 am Sunday School on lessons about Rehoboam king of Judah and 10:45 am morning worship on Jesus Christ unseen but loved. Evening services include 7:30 pm praise and 6:90 pm junior senior C E. Wednesday features 7:30 pm Christian Fellowship evening final sessions.

Anthony Haverkamp Rehoboam Jesus Christ C. E Christian Fellowship

Protestant Reformed Home Mission Sermon Notes

Rev G Lubbers to preach at Legion Hall on Luke 23 and Matthew 11 28 30. Message titled The Father’s Pleasure in His Servant. Place of resting announced for the evening service. sermon at 7 p.m. in a weary world.

G. Lubbers Legion Hall

Trinity Reform Church Douwstra Chapel Schedule

The Trinity Reform Church led by Minister Wm. C. De Jong lists Sunday worship at 9 30 a m with the sermon Why Must Christians Still Die Sunday School at 11 a m with Rehoboam the King of Judah and evening services at 7 30 p m with In the Beginning A consecration meeting at 7 30 p m and family night on Wednesday at 7 30 p m New Central welcomes visitors

Douwstra Wm. C. de Jong Rehoboam King of Judah Sr. C. E Janna Buyser C. E Trinity Church New Central

First Christian Reformed Church Service Schedule

Comer Liberty and West Second is the location with Dr. P. De Jong as pastor. Morning worship at 9:30 a.m. includes Par, Children, and the Church on Lord's Day XVI. 11:00 a.m. Sunday School, Young People's and Adult Bible classes follow Jesus Shows Himself to Two Friends. 2:00 p.m. Hollandsche dienst with evening worship titled The Secret of the Life of Jacob from Romans 9:10-13.

Comer Liberty West Second gDr de Jong Jesus Hollandsche Dienst Life Jacob

Amsterdam Church Schedule With Rev Van Dellen

A notice from Amsterdam announces monthly preaching at the school house four miles west of the town every second and last Tuesday of each month at 7 30 p m by Reverend H L Van Dellen.

Amsterdam School House H. L. van Dellen

Third Reformed Church Broadcasts and Services

The Third Reformed Church announces morning worship at 9 30 a m led by Pastor R J Redeker and evening prayer at 1 30 p m. A radio broadcast via KXEL and KBO includes a program titled The Love of God presented by Rev H ast.

R. J. Redeker Church In America KXEL Waterloo KBO Ado H.ast

Revival Services Announced At Local Church

Reverend Cye Coller hosts a week of revival with Evangelist L M Woods speaking nightly except Monday and Saturday. Morning worship at 11 00 and evangelistic services at 1 30 announce programs for all ages with Dorcas meeting Thursday.

Cye Coller L. M. Woods Overcomer Woods Dorcas

K C Bible College Choir to Sing at Newton Rally

Kansas City Bible College Choir will perform sacred music at the Newton Youth for Christ Rally on Saturday April 16 at 745 p m. Directed by A Haglin the thirty member group features a girl sextet and selections including Great His Flock. Dr Robert H Belton college president will deliver a brief message and Lt I Velazquez will lead a Newton UFC band prelude before the concert. The event aims to inspire youth toward full time Christian service and welcomes the public.

Kansas City Bible College Newton Youth For Christ A. Haglin L. Wilson Robert H. Belton Newton Ufc I. Velazquez

Seaman Gerald Kole Assigned to Yokosuka Base Japan

Gerald Kole seaman first class USN, son of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Kole of Route 1 Pella Indiana, arrives at Yokosuka Naval Base in March for duty with U S Fleet Activities. Yokosuka is the largest naval establishment in Japan handling repair and maintenance of regional ships.

Yokosuka Japan Gerald Kole USN Cornelius Kole Bernice A. Kole Pella U. S. Naval Base

Soldier's Address for Pvt Marion Van Haaften

Pvt Marion Van Haaften of U S Army 55492545 is listed with Btry D 96th AF A Bn within the 8th Armored Division stationed at Camp Chaffee Arkansas.

Marion van Haaften U.S 96Th Af.a. Bn Bth Armored Division Camp Chaffee Ark

Local Visits and Openings Appear Across Towns

The week features numerous Sunday and weekend visits to Fort Dodge Knoxville Oskaloosa Des Moines and Des Moines area towns as residents share time with family and friends. Notables include Grace Rozenberg a patient at Still Hospital and Juanita Mallory hospitalized for an operation. Ned Hedrick and John Crusen report sales trips while LaDonna Bieshaar returns to work after three weeks away with her mother in Rochester Minnesota and a recent improvement at home in Fremont.

Sherrie Ann Koopmans John Bloodsworth Johnnie Tommie Lyle Cretsinger Fort Dodge Mary Vande Lune Vande Laments John Pla Florence Farmer Ottumwa Bob Wilson Ricky Lee Dean Smith Knoxville Grace Rozenberg Still Hospital Littie Durham Tinos Raymond Carton Gilbert Moorman Thelma Grandia Lucy de Ruiter Oskaloosa Clarence Vander Veer Des Moines Mra Bob Marsh Jack Bierman David Brandt Dallas Center Gerrit van Ee Bill Vos Jr Ste Roxie Ver Woert Jake Ver Woert Evelyn Richardson C. A. King Santa Rosa California Juanita Mallory Ned Hedrick John Crusen LaDonna Bieshaar Rochester Minnesota Fremont

Awaiting word on polio vaccine program details

Public school authorities expect guidance from the State Board of Health on using the Salk polio vaccine through the county nurse within a few days. Early reports indicate all 99 Iowa counties are being organized to vaccinate about 144,000 children, with consent blanks to be sent through schools next week.

State Board of Health Ion County Nurse Iowa

Local School Struggles With Parental Consent Policies

Superintendent C reports about 125 first and second graders attend public schools amid debates on parental consent for student medical treatment. The article notes ongoing discussions and concerns from district officials and families regarding consent procedures.

Pa Patitien

Leighton Iowa Town Council Proceedings 1965

Leighton Iowa regular town council meeting April 4 1965 with Mayor R S Duffus presiding. Minutes approved. motion to pay all bills including Iowa Power and Light Co 19.13 and Pella Chronicle. Adjournment motion carried. Harold A De Bruin clerk.

Leighton Iowa R. S. Duffus Henry Sedrel Harry Denburger Iowa Power and Light Co Pella Chronicle Frank Vi Howard Glendening Harold A. de Bruin

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