Pella Chamber Directory 1951-52 Officers and Committees
Directory of the Pella Chamber of Commerce lists officers directors and committee chairs for 1951 1952 including Ralph De Cook as president Marion De Zwarte vice president Lee Vriezelaar Dick Leydens Vander Linden Steenhoek Warner Vande Voort and other members across Band Rural Trade Extension Auditing Entertainment College Solicitations and Tulip Time Steering committees with Mrs D C Van Zante listed as Chamber Hostess the document catalogues dozens of names and roles for organizational governance and event planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Vriezelaar
Dick Leydens
Vander
Warner Vande Voort
Pres
Steenhoek Entertainment & Meals
John
Bud) Vander Ploeg
John Vander Wert Diller
Vander Ploeg
Martin Nelson
John Ver
Meer
Wayne Hill
Verle
Bernie Menninga
Gerald Dicleman
Nick Vander Ploeg
C. Caldwellene
Stientjes
Carl Vogelaar
Dick Lautenbach
Don Douwstra
Wm. Bean
Nils Vanden Berg
Indust: Civic
Glen Chm
Wm. van Sittert
C. C. Buerkens
Mart Heerema
Marion de Zwarte
H. W. Pietenpol
Ed van Gorp
P. H. Kuyper
Chm
Rotary To Eat At Mission Fest This Coming Week
J G Brower of Tolland Michigan will address Rotarians at their regular meeting on Tuesday noon next week. The group meets at West Park site of the Mission Fest. Rev Brower was sent to Holland to study Holland immigration to Canada. Secretary reviewed figures for the year ending with 51 meetings and 88.45 average attendance with no membership terminations. New members are Walt De Kock Henry Wormhoudt and Vivian Weirather. Inter, Tom Fultz and Albert Van Houweling had 100 percent attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Brower
Tolland
Michigan
West Park
Brower
The
Reformed Church
Holland
Canada
Edd Wesselink
Walt de Kock
Henry Wormhoudt
Vivian Weirather
Inter
Tom Fultz
Albert van Houweling
Korea
Marinus Franje
Historical Society
Veteran's Hospital
Gradus de Kock
Oskaloosa
Judith Allen Honored for Poetry Publication Selection
Judith Allen, high school poet, receives honors as her poem Alter Idem earns Special Mention in the Annual Anthology of High School Poetry and is selected for publication in Songs of Youth with authorization from the National High School Poetry Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Poetry Society
Michael J. Walsh
Judith Allen
Alter Idem
National High School Poetry Society
Miss Allen
Judith
Pella’ Chronicle
Merv Rosell to Speak in Pella at 8 PM Saturday
Merv Rosell evangelist will headline a rally at First Baptist Church Pella this Saturday August 18 at 8 00 PM announced by Rev Perron pastor. Rosell has drawn large crowds across America including Long Beach Des Moines Kansas City Phoenix Dallas Denver and Phoenix events drawing up to 80 000 attendees in Des Moines and stateside crusades praised by civic leaders. Governor Beardsley lauded Iowa crowds citing the Capitol lawn meetings as thrilling and influential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pella
Merv Rosell
First Baptist Church
R.v. Perron
Rosell
America
Denver
Kansas City
Phoenix
Marv Rosell
Des Moines
Willian
Beardsley
Capitol
Harold Haverkamp Wins Iowa PhD For Psychology Work
Harold Haverkamp head of Hope College Psychology Department earned a Doctor of Philosophy from the State University of Iowa at summer commencement on August 8. He conducted research on human verbal learning under Dr J B Stroud, completing work after a 1946 arrival at Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Haverkamp
Hope College
State University of Iowa
Ace Ue
Irwin Lubbers
Hope
Haverkamp
Towa Cit
J. B. Stroud
State University
Psychology Department
Central
Monroe
South Dakota
Sioux Center
Central College
State University of
Iowa
Waverly
Cornell College
Je. Haverkamp
Themerican Psychological Assocition
Holland
Rotary Club
Ial Progress Club
Hope Reformed Church
Ile
Anthony Haverkamp
First Reformed Church of
Pella
Iowa City
School to Open Wednesday August 29
The public school opens Wednesday morning August 29 with about 75 pupils. A brief session will be held in the morning. buses return at noon. Initial teachers’ meeting is Tuesday August 28 at 10 a.m. Registration is slat day August 17 to 9 High. Open from 8 to 5 p.m. on August 23 and 24. Labor Day observance is a morning schedule on September 1.
Rally features film by Rosell and Ma Sunday testimony
A 104 year statehood rally in Iowa promotes Mery Ro Sell as a fine Christian gentleman and crusader. An added feature is a television film Rosell and he made in Chicago for ABC, including testimony from Mrs. Billy Ma Sunday. The rally is open to the public with no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mery Rosell
Rosell
ABC
Chicago
Billy
Central Offers Self-Help Opportunities at Central College
Central College outlines self help programs during 1950 51 totaling 28066 50 dollars in direct student aid through scholarships grants in aid and work contracts. 180 cases aided among 422 enrolled students with aid tied to need and high school performance. The college emphasizes loans and external funds to expand support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Cra
Selective Service
Central
Ional
Rhynsburger Tells Of Iowa Picnic In California
Editor of the Pella Chronicle notes the 46th annual Iowa picnic in Long Beach Calif with more than fifty thousand Iowans in attendance. Gov. Warren of California Gov. Luther Youngdahl of Minnesota and Gov. Beardsley of Iowa spoke. Frank Mera and mayors Bowron and Chace attended. Donna Roach crowned queen amid social chatter about lunches and badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Karl Warren
California
Luther Youngdahl
Mnesota
William 8. Beardsley
Iowa
Frank Mera
Towa
Bowron
Los Angeles
Chace
David Olmstead
Donna Roach
Cally
Sioux
Asyy Shirle Lewis
Onawa
Dean Ford
Sioux City
Alto
A. J Kleinjon
Law Association of
Lone Beach
West Market Park
Melody Four Musical Treat Here Aug 20
The audience in Pella will hear Melody Four of Grand Rapids at the First Christian Reformed Church on Monday evening August 20 at 8 p.m. The group features Veenstra on xylophone vibraphone piano and marimba Van Beck on piano accordion organ and vibraphone Lawrence Veenstra on piano marimba xylophone and vibraphone and Ronald Veenstra on cornet Mrs Joseph Van Beek will sing a contralto solo. The ensemble tours the midwest presenting sacred music with no admission charge and invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Four
Grand Rapids
Veenstra
Lawrence Veenstra
Ronald Veenstra
Joseph van Beek
Mid-West
Mrs Don De Prenger To Be Soloist At Band Concert Saturday
Leigh ton musician Mrs Don De Prenger will sing the Victor Herbert number Kiss Me Again in the operetta Madamabsile Modiste during a Saturday band concert program featuring the woodwind section and a mix of old favorites and lighter pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don de Prenger
My Isle of Golden Dreams
Walter Blaufuss
Bob Klein
Ohio
Richards
Seitz
Wells
Victor Herbert
Harlin
Mervill
March
Hufdal
Old
Wyoming
Cub Scout Picnic Moves to August 28 at West Market Park
Due to a conflicting event the Cub Scout all family picnic and recognition ceremony is rescheduled to Wednesday evening August 28 at West Market Park. Each family should bring a basket lunch while ice cream will be provided. Families are urged to attend the informal discussion on future cub affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nng
West Market Park
Miss Van Ham Heads To Scripture Memorization Contest
Pauline Van Ham, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Van Ham Route 1, leaves August 18 for Wheaton Ill to compete in the National Scripture Memorization Down of the Rural Bible Crusade. She previously earned state honors after competing with 64 contestants at the Story City camp last June. The Rural Bible Crusade, nonsectarian, is supported in Iowa by the Christian Business Men's Committee of Waterloo and Cedar Falls. More than 25 Marion County youths have memorized the 600 Scripture verses in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline van Ham
Peter van Ham
Route 1
Wheaton
Til
Pauline
Towa
Story City
Rural Bible Crusade
Christian Business Men's Committee of
Waterloo
Cedar Fairs
Marion County
Central Park Café Opens Under New Owners
Central Park Cafe celebrated its opening under new managers John J. Van der Wert and Calvin J. Joosten with an open house last Saturday at Garden Square Cafe on City Park’s south side. Visitors sampled refreshments as 421 ice cream cones and 457 cups of Central Park coffee were handed out. The cafe, a longtime Sunday favorite, plans to resume Sunday service once suitable staff are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park Cafe
John J. Vander Wert
Calvin J. Joosten
Garden Square Cafe
City Park
Central Park
Red Cross Flood Relief Urgent Fund Drive Urged
In its third week, a local Red Cross flood relief drive seeks funds for area needs. The appeal urges residents to double the current collection, notes the urgency, and reminds that contributions are tax deductible. Contributions continue through Van Sittert's store and via mail to Pella Red Cross, Pella Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
van Sittert
Kaiser Frazer and Conoco Station Open in Pella
Kaiser Frazer Garage and Conoco Service Station open in Pella on Saturday August 18 with afternoon and evening events. Attendees may receive free kilts for all ages, meet owner Honey Brouwer and staff, tour equipment for Kaiser Frazer cars, and register for grand prizes without purchase. Local businesses vow prosperity and invite the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser-Mrazer
Pella
Marion den Adely
Henry Brouwer
Brouwer
Kaiser-Prazer
Conne Servier
M. Vo
D. A. Sampson
Montezuma
Os Kaloosa
Kaiser-Frazer
Henry
Annual Mission Fest Of the Reformed Church August 21
The article outlines the annual mission fest of the Reformed Church set for August 21 with afternoon and evening sessions led by Rev William Rosenberg and Rev Anthony It ve, featuring talks by Dr Gerrit Vander Lugt and Dr Henry A Poppen. Activities include music, devotions, children's mission service, and offerings with proceeds supporting kingdom work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Reformed Church
William Rosenberg
Ralph ST. de Cook
Poppen
Jacob Blnauw
Don de Prenger
Reformed Church of
Henry A. Poppen
Anthony
Ralph H. de Cook
Jp. D.detings
John A. Kvetings
Pella
Ralph Tf. de Cook
Gerrit
T. Vander Lugt
D.D
Second Reformed Church
First Christian Reformed Church
Fost
Prgram
Hope College
Western Theate Seminary
China
Brother Killed In Bomber Crash
Lt. Lloyd G. Vanderwielen, 33, of Seattle, was pilot of a Boeing A Field bomber that crashed into a Seattle building Monday, killing six crewmen and five residents. Mrs. Vanderwielen’s sister, Mrs. Van Vark, lives in Pella. A military funeral will be held in Seattle Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cg, van Vark
Columbus Street
Lloyd G. Vanderwielen
Seattle
Washington
Air Force
Boeing
Vander
Tang
van Vark
Pella
Vanderwielen
Revival Services at Church of the Open Bible
Revival Evangelists Rev and Mrs Virgil Nations conduct nightly services at the Church of the Open Bible starting last Sunday evening Each evening at 7 30 pm except Monday and Saturday music features the preaching A Vacation Bible School is held each morning from 9 00 to 11 30 with Rev and Mrs Nations in charge Word is shared about the series
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Nations
Church of the Open Bible
Rev
M Nations
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of the
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Ralph de Cook
Rotary
Judi Allen
Iowa U
Rhynsburger
Melody
Me Agai Herbert Y
Isle of Golden Dream
Wagery
Walters
Barnard
King
Miss van Ham
K-F
Conoco
340 Town High School
THS
THSAA
Town High School Athletic Association
Association
NSAA
Pam
Don A. Klaaren
Jacob G Frouwer
Ady
Ooden
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