Local notes spark many visits and travels in Pella area
Local readers report a flood of visitors and personal trips. John Owens family from Canada visited Mr. and Mrs. Borden Davis. Minnie Spicer and Carrie Muilenbert attended a Newton centennial and visited relatives. Numerous others, including Harold Vos en route to the Great Lakes, Mrs. Klaaren, and families from Idaho, Mexico, and California, are stopping by or vacationing in Gull Lake Brainerd and western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Owens
Canada
Borden Davis
Indiana
Minnie Spicer
Carrie Muilenbert
Newton
Muilenbert
George Brownine
Harold Vos
Edward H. Vos
Newport
R. I
Great Lakes Training Center
Chicago
Fire Control
Marion Wormhoudt
Yellowstone Park
Vander Kam
J. Son
Mich
Carol Mertz
Pella
University of Missouri
Columbia
Miss Mertz
Ames
Arthur Wormhoudt
St. Cloud
Minn
DeKalb, Ill
Wormhoudt
G. H. Wormhoudt
Jody Shinn
Northern Illinois University
Stuart Kuyper
Colorado
Gerrit van Gorp
Oskaloosa
John Buitenwerf
J. J. Kuiper
Harold Hanson
Cindy
Cedar Rapids
Ted de Vries
Terry
Wickenburg
Ariz
Henry Dahin
Fred de Vries
Sully
Lake Prairie 4-H Club Thanks Pella Merchants
The Lake Prairie 4-H Club expresses gratitude to Pella merchants who bought the 4-H calves at the Marion County Fair. The club notes the calves bring high value and hopes the sale benefits all members as partial compensation for losses. Merchants listed include Pella National Bank White Way Auto Co Dr J B Crawford J J Ver Meer Marion County State Bank Wormhoudt and Kempkes Dr Donald H Crawford Ways Hardware Pella Implement Store Bakker and Kus Farmers Coop Exchange Pelle Construction Co Pella Poultry Service and Dr Robert Van Dyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Marion County
Pella National Bank
White Way Auto Co
J. B. Crawford
J.J. Ver Meer
Marion County State Bank
Wormhoudt — and
Kempkes
Among the BUSINESS MEN America Proven "Land of Opportunity"
Nick and Nell Branderhorst recount their journey from Holland to the United States, turning a dream into a thriving flower business in Pella. Nick’s soil testing background, partnership with Hank Van Wyngarden, and later solo ownership highlight a hard climb, growth, and pride in U.S. citizenship. They describe wholesale and local retail sales, logistic challenges, and a new heating system to protect crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Nick
Branderhorst
Holland
Conservation Department
Cat
Nell
U. S
Pella
Amer
Nikca
de Jong
Ick
de Jong’s
Hank van Wyngarden
Hank
Greenhall
Worship Services at Trinity and Calvary Churches
The morning worship at Trinity Reform Church is at 9 30 with the message Teaching our Children 11 Sunday School at the hour and evening worship at 7 30 on topics Transformed Life and Advent of Anti Christ At Pella Christian High School Rev Doornbos leads a 9 30 service with H Bossenbroek preaching on Ad t of Anti Christ and 7 30 p m sermon on Gods Answer to Men s Troubles Calvary invites all to services and broadcasts of The Back to God Hour on KBIZ Ottumwa at 8 30 a m and KIOA Des Moines at 9 30 a m on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. de Jong
Franklin and
East Third Streets
Jr. C. E
Sr. C
Alvin Hiemstra
Trinity Church
Pella Christian High School
Marvin Doornbos
H. Bossenbroek
Christian High
Calvary
KBIZ
Ottumwa
KIOA
Des Moines
Third Reformed Church Service Schedule
The Third Reformed Church, led by Rev. James W. Baar of the Reformed area of Denver, Colorado, lists morning worship at 9:30 a.m. on the Power of the Word of God, Sunday School, Jr. C. E., Intermediates, and Evening service at 6:30 p.m. with prayer and a Temple Time broadcast on local stations. The Temple Time program features the choir’s presentations at 4 p.m. on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Kingwalda
Jr. C. E
Intermedi- E
C. E-Y. BF
New Birth
KBOE
KNWS
James W. Baar
Th Reformed Arca
den. Colo
Temple
First Reformed Church Service Preview in Waterloo
The Rev. John E. Hiemstra will lead morning worship at 9 30 with When Faith Falters. Sunday School at 10 45 features Amos Crusader for Righteousness and Senior C E at 7 30 p m with God Love and the Church. Welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman J. Riddei
Amos
Crusader For Righteousness
C. E
John E. Hiemstra
First Reformed Church of
Waterloo
Iowa
Building for Eternity and Whither Bound Pella Sermons
First Baptist Church Everett G Ward minister schedules church school classes for all ages at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m with sermon Building for Eternity Guest preacher Dr A Paul Smith executive secretary Iowa Baptist Convention leads 7 30 p m union worship Sermon Whither Bound Pella Here or Everywhere Guest preacher Dr A Paul Smith welcomes all
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett G. Ward
A. Paul Smith
Iowa Baptist. Convention
Pella
Church Services and Sunday Schedule Details
A fragment lists August 25 services with times 9x45 am and 11:55 am, Sunday School at 30 pm, and a music program by a men’s chorus. It also notes Catholic Mass at 8:30 o'clock with teaching events referenced but text is garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Boslooper
Wim
Sunday church services and message by Wm Veldhuizen
Sunday services include 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. the Lord's Supper and 7:30 p.m. gospel service. Wm Veldhuizen to bring a message from God's Word. Tuesday evening prayer and Bible study at 7:45 p.m. Bring friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm, Veldhuizen
Sunday School and Worship Service Schedule
9:30 Sunday School led by Virgil Boyd Jr superintendent at 10:30 worship service with Robert Smith as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Boyd, Jr
Robert Smith
Sunday Church Services Emphasize Worship and Outreach
Leo De Prenger and Minister Alvin Van Houweling lead Sunday School and Morning Worship with evening evangelistic and midweek services. Overcomers group meets, and Sunday School Superintendent oversees programs. Local church emphasizes spiritual growth and community outreach throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo de Prenger
Alvin van Houweling
Wed
Local hospital admissions and discharges list
Readable entries show multiple patients admitted to Mercy Hospital and Mahaska Hospital in OsKaloosa and nearby towns on dates in August. Names include Joyce Pol, Farl Van Zante, Peter Vander Beck, Delmar Vander Pol, Clinton Aldrich, Wilma Kempe, Abe Walster, Mrs Gabrielse, John A De Nooy, Mrs Ben Vos, Albert Wanders, Carrie Vander Ploeg, John Onstine, Mrs Gerald Koopmans, Colleen Roose with various discharge and observation events and a cataract removal planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Pol
Leonard Pol
Mercy Hospital
Farl van Zante
Route 3
Pella
Mahaska Hospital
Peter Vander Beck
New Sharon
Delmar Vander Pol
Lynnville
Clinton Aldrich
Wilma Kempe
Abe Walster
Steve Gabrielse
Mahnska Hospital
Iday
John A. de Nooy
Frankin Street
Mercy
Oskaloosa
Ben Vos
Leighton
Carrie Vander Ploeg
Rochester
Minn
Bethesda Hospital
Denver
Colorado
John Onstine
Veterans Hospital
Town City
Gerald Koopmans
Colleen Roose
Elmer Ver Meer Elected President of Rangers Assoc
United Press dispatch reports Elmer N. Ver Meer of Pella elected president of the Rangers Association at the national convention in Detroit Michigan. The Rangers, World War II combat unit rooted in the 34th Division, fought in Sicily Salerno and the Normandy invasion. The 1958 convention will be held in Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Elmer N. Ver Meer
Pella
Rangers’ Association
Detroit
Mich
Rangers
Sicily
Salerno
Normandy
Des Moines
Iowa
John H. Ver Meer Named Chinn
John H. Ver Meer, member of the Pella Jaycees, was appointed to chair the Religious Activities Committee for the Town Jaycees. State Vice President Norman Nelson appointed him at the State Board meeting in Fairfield last weekend. He will organize religious activities for Iowa Jaycees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ver Meer
Pella
Wheat Acreage Reserve Sign-up To Start Aug 26
Farmers with wheat allotments for 1968 may apply for the wheat acreage reserve from August 26 to October 4. The county average reserve payment is fixed at 25.00 per acre, with individual farm rates ranging from 22.82 to 27.28 per acre based on productivity indices. Details available at the county ASC office in Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill L. Bolueman
Marion Courter
Ile
ASC
Dfeet
Marion
Robuck
Knoxville
Towa
County ASC to establish soil bank base in 1958 reserve
The county ASC committee will set a soil bank base for each farm opting into the 1958 acreage reserve. The base equals the average land a farmer devoted to soil bank crops in 1956 and 1957, mainly corn, oats, soybeans, and vegetables. New restrictions cap base crop harvest at ten percent per acre and impose a $3,000 pay limit. 1957 participants receive a 10 percent premium for similar land in 1958 programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Bank
ASC
Lowa
Cad
Oppose Use of Water for Irrigation by Farmers
The Towa Conservation Commission opposes using water from Towa lakes and streams for farm irrigation. Officials warn of harm to fish and recreational use. A 1957 law requires permits for over 5000 gallons daily. Since May 16 the state has 200 permit requests, no approvals yet, 11 hearings finished and 10 started. conservationists attend hearings defending water from irrigation. Delaware is called the Diamond State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
State Water Commissioner
Reverend Lubbers Preaches on Reformed Witness Hour Sundays
Rev G Lubbers missionary urged listeners to tune to the Reformed Witness Hour every Sunday morning at 7 30 over radio KBOE Os kaloosa for religious programming and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lubbers
Reformed Witness Hour
KBOE
Oskaloosa
Second Christian Reformed Church Service Schedule
The Second Christian Reformed Church at 611 East First Street invites visitors to morning worship at 9 30 a m featuring the Blessing of the Glorious Section of the Body and an evening service at 7 30 p m with Our Children a Heritage and a Responsibility led by minister L Van Laar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East First Street
L. van Laar
Second Christian Reformed Church
Birth announced for Otley couple's newborn son
Mr and Mrs Anthony Nunnikhoven Jr of Otley announce the birth of a son on Monday August 19 at Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa. The new arrival adds joy to the family and reflects a local community event.
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Bruce Buerkens
Daurman
Atlanta
Sephene Company
Huerken
Atstamett
Pearte
Harold Thomassen
Gary
Grand Rapids
Mich
Agara Falls
Poughkeepsie
New York
Earl Root
Marion Root
Thomassen
Washington, D. C
P. W. Steenhoek
Preston
Michigan
Jerry van Wyngarden
Micks
Anthony Nunnikoven, Jr
Otley
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
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West 2Nd
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Henry A. Dykstra
Wm. C. de Wit
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Marl J. Grandin
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Oklo
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Robert
Claire Gifford
Angeline Roorda
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Edith
Ethel Roor
Lois Vlor
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Kansas City
Sarah Richardson
Dave Thomas
Doris Clark
Mr. Osselink
W. S. van Hem
Rural Carriers’ Convention
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J. E. Vander Zyl
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Wehard Edwards
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New Mexico
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Mr Pleasant
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Oskaloos
W. W. Sadler
Paardekooper’s
Ideal Pharmacy
Lake Prairie
Pella Merchants
Branderhorsts
Chronicle News
Trinity Reformed Church
Third Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
First Baptist Church
Second Reformed Church
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Open Bible
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Rangers Ass’n
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Ater
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Mack
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Diamond State
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Nunnikhoven
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