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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1954
Page
2
Bernie Menninga an insurance agent from Pella was chosen as a director of the Iowa Association of Mutual Insurance Agents during the annual convention at Hotel Savery in Des Moines on April 12 and 13.
Sunday services begin 9 45 a m with Sunday School for all ages. An Easter program by the male quartet and a visualized message precede morning worship at 11. Evening services at 6 30 and 7 30 feature evangelistic music. Wednesday midweek Bible study prayer meeting at 7 45 p m and Overcomer's youth program.
Edward H. Tanis leads a 6:30 a.m. Easter sunrise service with Dr. W. Wing as speaker. Attendance includes a reception at 11:05 and Sunday School at 7:80. The Grave Too Small is taught, followed by the Lord's Supper at 7:80 p.m. Chet Clarkson of Des Moines will join for the Gospel service. All are invited.
Pastor M. Gritters, age 30, Hollandschedienst presents a sermon titled Zeer Vroeg in Den Morgenstand. at 1:30, with John 21 3. Peter Will Go a Fishing outlines Good services at 7:45 based on Mark 15 Numbered With the Transgressors.
Anthony Haverkamp leads Sunday School at 3 30 am and morning worship at 4 46 am with Christ the Living Lord. Evening program features The Power of Christ s Resurrection at 7 30 pm. Choirs and choruses participate in Eastern worship. Youth Endeavor groups meet at 6 30 pm and a Prayer and Praise service is listed for Tuesday.
The Third Reformed Church led by Minister Redeker offers a Sunday morning review 11:00 a.m. with the pageant Christ, the Living Lord. No CE or evening meetings this Sunday. A cordial welcome is extended. Temple Time radio broadcast at 9:15 p.m. on KXEL Waterloo and KBOE Osceola led by Rev. H. Bast with the subject Be Not Wise.
Trinity Reformed Church announces Sunday morning service at 11:00 with the minister Wm C De Jong and the sermon Heig Risen. Sunday School and Christian Endeavor meetings are not held. Sunday evening service at 7:30 titled Easter Assurance. cordial welcome to all believers to join.
Corner Liberty and West Second Dr. De Jong, Minister. 9 30 morning worship The Glorious Significance of the Resurrection Matthew 28 1 6a. 11 00 Sunday School The Risen Christ Mark 16 1 16. Young people's society. 00 Hollandschedienst Het Ware Vier en Paschfeest II Timothy 2 8. 7 80 evening worship Burning Hearts Luke 24 32. Denominational radio Back to God Hour Sundays 9 30 over Ottumwa 2 30 over Marshalltown. Mass 9 00 Sundays.
Miss Ednabel Ver Meer and Mr. Dale Vos were honored at a miscellaneous pre nuptial shower on April 9 at the Vos home in Pella. Guests from nearby towns attended and gifts were exchanged as the couple prepares for their wedding on April 16. The event featured a tray lunch and numerous attendees from Ver Meer, Vos, Zwank, De Vries, and related families across several towns.
Advice from Iowa State College home furnishings specialists on sanding and refinishing wood floors. Use an electric sander to remove old finishes, then apply penetrating seal followed by two to three coats of wax or surface finishes. Maintain with regular dusting, vacuuming, and periodic rewaxing and polishing to protect against wear.
Iowa farmers lose time and egg quality due to dirty eggs, says extension poultryman Leonard Eggleton of Iowa State College. He outlines time-saving practices to reduce cleaning time and prevent dirt and breakage, including more nest space, darkened nests, year round confinement, dry clean houses with proper ventilation, frequent egg gathering, changing nest material, screening droppings pits, and selling broody hens promptly.
Summary lists event by event results from a tour with the college music department. Car participants dominate several sprints and distance races. Notable finishes include Kennebrew and Howardtin in multiple events and Verson winning discus for Car with Swanson close behind.
Miss Cunera Van Emmerik director of forensics at Central College was elected to a two year term as governor of the Missouri Province of Pi Kappa Delta at a joint meeting with the Illinois province in Carbondale. She has long served the national organization on charter standards and provincial posts and is currently vice president of the Iowa Forensic Association which will hold its annual tournament at Central in 1955.
Central College Executive Committee approved a memorial resolution for A B Wormhoudt who died March 11. He served on the Board of Trustees and executive committee since 1985 and was active in church and community service. The resolution expressed condolence, memorial fund tribute, and requested publication in the Church Herald and Pella Chronicle.
State safety officials urge full Town representation for the Governor's teen age traffic safety conference at the statehouse in Des Moines on April 19. Each public and parochial high school to send two delegates to form local teenage driving clubs and improve traffic safety.
In a brisk meet Swanson, Bush Zoelich De Pole vault tie for first. Weh rell and Rhroderic placed high. Fonken, Penn, Bush, and Kennebren followed in events. Schmidt led high jump with a tie for second among Howardtin Tews Fonken. Mile relay saw Parsons Carthage Central clock 3:64.
Mrs John Braafhart nee Elizabeth Ada Wagaman born April 7 1807 in Pella Iowa died April 11 1954 aged 67 years 4 days after illness. She married John Braafhart May 18 1915 and left two children Kathryn and John David plus four grandchildren. Surviving are her husband two sisters and several relatives. Funeral April 14 at Van Dyk Funeral Home and Baptist Church with Rev E H Tenis officiating. interment Oakwood Cemetery.
John Braafhart expresses gratitude to friends for cards flowers and prayers on his wife’s birthday and during her illness. He thanks those who offered assistance visits letters and support during their days of sorrow.
Mrs Y T Van Niewaal nee Jennie Thomassen died at her home 818 Oskaloosa Street Pella Iowa on Tuesday April 6 1954 at 9 10 p m Born June 8 1866 in Pella she married Yza brant Van Niewaal November 29 1888 Survived by husband three daughters one son and many relatives Funeral services were held April 9 1954 at 2 30 p m from Van Dyk Funeral Home with Rev E H Tanis officiating Interment Oakwood Cemetery
The Van Niewaal family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during her long illness and after her death. They gratefully acknowledge sympathy, condolences, and flowers offered as tokens of respect to Y. T. Van Niewaal and Family.
Bert Kersbergen aged 76 of 300 Union Street died Monday April 12. Funeral services set for Thursday April 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Third Reformed Church with Reverend Russell Redeker presiding. A fuller life notice will run in The Chronicle on April 22.
The 1954 Red Cross drive earns praise from the Board of Directors as Dr. T. G. Fultz chairs the Pella Chapter campaign committee.
The annual summary lists totals from Iowa stations including Pella 24.79 inches Knoxville 22.35 Tracy 20.97 Oskaloosa 21.45 Newton 21.81 inches. Records available from all Weather Bureau stations in Iowa. E. C. Benning observer.
Coach John Sabus presented season awards to his girls basketball team. Certificates of most improved went to Sally In’t Veld and Avis Ver Hoef, while major letters were earned by Eleanor Gaass, Sally In’t Veld, Aldora Buwalda, Sandra Cummings, Wilma Roorda, Joanne Ter Louw, Avis Ver Hoef, and Dar-ispering toward continued season highlights with varsity recognition.
The Federated Club committee thanks all who aided the town Red Cross drive and adds two missed helpers, Mrs. Alfred Gosselink and Marie Lautenbach, for their extra assistance. Exie Waechter Exther Ver Ploog Bess Gaass extend thanks.
35000 tulips in bloom at the world famous flower show in Holland with Keukenhof displays described as picturesque by Royal Dutch Airlines. The article notes the Stipa variety in full bloom and highlights the event as a premier horticultural showcase.
One of Chickasaw county's oldest residents, George Denner, died last week at age 94. He settled in Chickasaw county 98 years ago, leaving a legacy in the local community.
A historic note recalls how wrist watches gained clear use and recognition in World War I as they replaced pocket watches for efficiency. The shift marked a turning point in timekeeping for soldiers and civilians alike.
Van Wyk Katie Vi ae naen race at Eker. Their year ends with 11 wins and 7 losses. Only one forward Sandra Cummings and two first team guards Joanne Ter Louw Wilma Roorda will depart by graduation. Mothers organized a dinner for the team with Mrs. George Cummings Mrs Klaas In t Weld and Mrs Alfred Gosselink assisting Mrs Flor Guerts in the kitchen.
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