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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1954
Page
9
The Waterloo Amvets Men's Chorus performs Friday at 8 15 p m in the Douw Stra' Cl pal in Pella. Proceeds fund Youth Opportunity projects. tickets available at Vogelaar's Hardware Ideal Pharmacy or from Amvet members.
The Board of Education met at the high school to approve contracts for bus drivers Floris Geurts Carl De Vries J C Toom Paul Meppelink and Lou Schuring to begin in September Deputy head cook Mrs Elton Ver Ploeg was approved and assistants Grace Voyce and Sophis Geurts were appointed Jake De Haan’s counseling contract for Korean veterans classes continued Nola Vander Streek and Barbara Vander Werff extended as office secretaries Lunch agreement with State Department approved Bus routes to Marion Jasper and Mahaska counties approved Horace Mann insurance program for grade children to be offered on a voluntary basis School start date moved to Tuesday August 31 Budget and annual report copies presented for the past year and coming year.
State safety officials appealed to Marion County farmers to cut corn near rural intersections to restore 100 feet of clear view. Safety Commissioner Pearl W. McMurry and Iowa Highway Patrol Chief C David Herrick urged cooperation to save about 60 potential crash victims. Governor Beardsley backs local campaigns and county safety committees plan personal farmer visits to ensure visibility at blind corners.
Timothy Dykstra aged 65 died in a Long Beach hospital Monday morning after a three week illness. He suffered a heart attack and relapsed after an apparent recovery. Naval services were held in Long Beach Wednesday afternoon at 2. More life details will appear in the Chronicle on August 19.
Arnold N Witzenburg and Jake Gore moved their shop from the rear of the Klyn Tire and Battery building on Washington Street to Blommers Mill building on Thursday. The move consolidates operations for Witzenburg Garage in a new location.
The Chamber of Commerce Band will play the same numbers as listed earlier. Rain canceled the concert. Soloists Mr and Mrs Stanley Porter of Los Angeles California will sing selections from a medley of Simon Romberg compositions.
The Pella High School marching band of 75 plans two public performances before the grandstand at the state fair on Monday August 30 with transport from City Band Hall at 8:00 a.m. Special parking will be on the fairgrounds and players will recell admittance to the grounds and free grandstand tickets for the day.
Amvets and Auxiliary organize a Saturday sale of White Clovers to fund local emergency aid and a veteran sunshine fund. The event funds are mostly kept local with a three cent Clover expense. no paid staff. Children eight and older report to Memorial Hall Friday for clovers and Saturday morning house calls. The project honors veterans and relies on community volunteers to distribute the flowers and raise money.
Notice dated May 20, 1954 states the Des Moines Flood Control Hearing will move its ending time from 1 30 p.m. to 2 30 p.m. Central Standard Time. The hearing remains open 1 30 to 6 p.m. in the State Capitol House Chambers September 13, 1954 with final action on reports to be taken.
The street building known as Blommers mill building near Ru bth was planned for remodeling into a general garage and sales and service shop. The project aims to convert the site into a Ferguson farm implements showroom with repairs and parts.
Pella Public Schools will open Tuesday August 31 with high school registration set for Tuesday and Wednesday August 17 and 18. Students register in Room 100 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 both days. Latin I and Latin II will be offered this year.
The Christian Reformed Mission Fest for the Pella area will be held at West Market Park on August 18 with two talks at 1 30 p m and 7 30 p m Speakers include Dr Alexander De Jong of Grand Rapids Michigan and Mr Clarence Lanning of the Helping Hand Mission of Chicago A children's hour runs at 2 00 p m in the basement of the First Christian Reformed Church led by Mr K Kramer and overseen by Mr George Zimmer
Marion County will be represented in the Iowa Art Salon at the Iowa Centennial State Fair in Des Moines from August 28 to September 6. Entries include Mrs. Peter H. Van Zante of Pella and Jeanne M. Visser of Bussey with works in oil, tempera, mixed media, encaustic, and watercolor. The exhibit, a major Iowa art event, features oil paintings, sculpture, watercolors, and prints and drawings, in the Educational Building main floor gallery.
One hundred women from Oskaloosa and nearby clubs competed in a golf tournament. Gail Martin of Oskaloosa shot the day's low 44 to win medalist honors, with Roxie Holle of Sigourney as runner up at 45. Edith Schippers and Ag Eicher earned spot prizes. Ada Larson led in longest drive and won bridge, while Lucille Hale and Donna Bredimus tied for low putts in special events.
The north end of the college gymnasium undergoes remodeling to improve public access. An equipment room will close the north basket entrance and new direct floor entrances will be added. Rest rooms for men and women, offices, a drying room, and a skate room are planned to fit the remaining space, easing bleacher exits after games.
New furniture is being moved into the east wing of Graham Hall at Central College this week. The dormitory rooms on the second and third stories will feature modern steel and two tone green furnishings in the north wing. Dining room seating for 250 will mirror a refreshed ground floor, with single beds that convert to bunks and updated dressers desks and chairs. Rejuvenation completes with updated lighting and base board heating, preserving a comfortable home-like atmosphere for the women students.
Kiwanis defeated Kersbergen 2 to 1 Thursday to claim the Midget League crown. Phil Vanden Berg pitched for Kersbergen and Jerry Gosselink and Dale Eeling held Kiwanis to five runs. Kiwanis Jerry Hoogenakker John Grandia and Donald Rus tallied for Kiwanis. Final standings show Kiwanis leading with six wins and three losses.
The notice highlights interest in all teams across the Midget, Little Bigger League, Jr. Legion and High School divisions, indicating broad participation and cross level engagement.
Pella Midget All-Stars lost 6 to 5 at Eddyville Friday evening after leading 6 to 6 late. Bob Edwards pitched for Pella with seven strikeouts and three walks. Eddyville’s Powell fanned 12 over 10 hits. John Grandin hit three triples for Pella while Phil Vanden Berg and Edwards added two singles each. Katko had two for Eddyville. Batteries: Pella Edwards. Eddyville Powell.
Rural Fire Department and twenty neighbors fought a Saturday blaze at the Van Zomeren farm near Leighton. Spontaneous combustion ignited chopped hay in an old dirt floor barn. no damage to the barn occurred as firefighters cooled and cooled the pile. Chief Hocksema warns farmers to watch hay moisture to prevent heat buildup.
The Pella Municipal Pool will hold a water show August 18 at 10:00 am with diving exhibitions water ballet and swimming skill demonstrations. Children in the show should arrive by 9:30. The event is free and open to all. Beginners certificates will be awarded to those who passed tests this year.
Edward H. Tanis presides as minister with 9:45 morning gospel and 10:30 Lord’s Supper. Sunday School at 9:30 and 7:30 p.m. gospel service features a guest speaker from Des Moines. Invite friends.
M Grittera pastors at 9:30 service for Lord's Day V with "The Need of the Mediator" and a 1:30 Dutch service titled Open. 2013 "De Boeken Geopen" at 7:30 with I Sam 3:18 the Lord. The Sovereign Grace Hour air on KBOE every Sunday from 4:00 to 4:30.
9 45 am Sunday School for all ages and family friendly classes. 10 45 am Worship hour with Rev E V Goad preaching The Christlikeness of God John 14 9 No evening service.
The Church of the Open Bible lists a 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11:00 a.m. morning worship with missionary message, 6:30 p.m. Overcomer's youth service, and 7:30 p.m. evening evangelistic service. Rev Lottie Anthony of Des Moines to present music and speak. Monday features a 7:45 p.m. youth rally at Fort Des Moines Open Bible tent, with Rev G B McDowell as guest speaker. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:45 p.m. Thursday ladies prayer meeting at 10:00 a.m. Dorcas meet in Swimming Pool Park. husbands invited for supper.
Russell J. Redeker, minister leads 9:30 am and 11:00 am services with Sunday School on growth. Evening service at 7:30 pm, pastor to preside. Temple Time radio at 9:15 pm on KXEL Waterloo and KBOE 8:00 am OsKaloosa features Dr. C. P. Dame of Kalamazoo Michigan.
The Reverend John Vander Waal will be guest minister at both worship services. Wm. C. De Jong announces Self Discipline for pm and Junior C. E with Jeanie Van Zee as leader, and Senior C. E with Arnold De Jong as leader. Bible study and hymn services begin at 6:30 p.m. Trinity Church extends a cordial welcome to all believers.
Anthony Haverkamp Minister leads at 9:00 am Sunday School with Self-Discipline for Growth. 10:15 am morning worship sermon by the pastor. At 7:30 pm evening praise sermon by the pastor. Intermediate and Senior C E groups meet at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm respectively led by Dorothy Dieleman.
Corner Liberty and West Second Dr First Church led by Pastor P Y De Jong holds a Lord's Day service at 10:00 am with a morning program and an evening sermon titled What It Means to Be a Christian. Children meet in the church basement. a midweek program offers 1:30 and 7:30 pm sessions and the Annual Mission Fest is set in West Market Park.
Rev H. L. Van Dellen, retired missionary of the American Sunday School Union, preaches at the Amsterdam school house four miles west of Pella every second and last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
The notice states mass held every Sunday morning at 9:00 o clock. The fragment lists a time entry and a lone number 77.
In Marion County including Knoxville and Pella areas the March of Dimes falls short of the needed funds for the inoculation program and gamma globulin. The National Foundation seeks August dates for a second campaign, estimating $75,000 for local inoculations and $85 per G. G. shot. County leaders Jack Carpenter and Bert Bandstra urge generous gifts from individuals and organizations to meet the $55 million already raised nationally and to support emergency research efforts.
Paul Hellewege District 193 Rotary governor visited the Pella Rotary Club Tuesday August 10 meeting officers and chairmen. He highlighted Rotary’s goals of world peace and goodwill with 391 thousand Rotarians in 86 countries and noted Rotary’s 50th anniversary upcoming. He urged public education about Rotary and announced events including a September 2 half tournament with Knoxville Pella Indianola and Chariton and the 1955 Ottumwa district conference. Jean Kuyper presided.
Weather data from Pella Station recorded by U S Weather Bureau observer E C Beaning with total 2.17 noted.
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