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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1951

Page

10

Wedding of Marilyn Vander Berg and Norman Den Hartog in Sioux Center

Miss Marilyn Vander Berg wed Norman Den Hartog Tuesday evening June 12 at Central Reformed Church Sioux Center. Rev B Ver Stes officiated with a reception in the parlors. After a stay in Denver they will reside in Sully Town where both teach.

Central Reformed Church of Sioux Center Marilyn Vander Berg Douwe E F. Vander Berg Norman M. den Hartog John den Hartog Knoxvill Iowa B. Ver Stes Fomer Vander Berg Dan Voorderman Lorraine de Haan Pella Iowa Sane Eleanor Vander Berg Leland den Hartog Stuart Blaun Avalon Wisc R. G. Wolf Newton Shirley Oliver Dolores Dykstra Donna Hoey Ink Mary Ver Hoef Gayle Harrison Hinton Town Beverly Kinsey Donna Boeyink Phyllis Schoep D. R. Hove G. 3. Vanden Berg Boyden Donna Haarsma Carol Veencamp Mikel Mouw Marjorie Mouw Janice Vermeer Patsy Roelofs Jerry Dykstra Marilyn Vanden Berg Knoxville Sioux Center Central Reformed Church

Birthday Shower Honors Martha Clark at South Street Home

Mrs Reuben Van Maanen hosted a surprise handkerchief shower for Martha Clark on Monday evening at her South Street home. Attendees included Mrs Martha Clark, Mrs Fred Bosveld, Alice of Sully, Miss Johanna Visser, Miss Nellie Matheny, Mrs Neal Verros, Miss Fstelline Visser, Miss Marilyn Visser, Mrs Dave Thomas, Mrs Jake De Haan, Lois, Mrs Blanch Vander Linden, Mrs Roy Andeweg, Mrs Dick Morrow, Mrs Bob Schlotterbiss Emma Gil Ada Rice, Mrs Jim Walker, Sadlier Allen, Mrs Tun and the hostess Mr Allen, Mrs Clark received 30 hankies and a two course lunch followed by well wishes for future birthdays.

Reuben van Maanen Martha Clark South St Fred Bosveld Alice of Sully Junior Braashart Johanna Visser Nellie Matheny Neal Verros Fstelline Visser Marilyn Visser Dave Thomas Jake de Haan Lois Blanch Vander Linden Roy Andeweg Dick Morrow Bob Schlotterbiss Emma Gil Ada Rice Jim Walker Sadlerie Allen Tun Allen Clark Martha Christ, Dingem Sel Va

Miscellaneous Shower and Missionary Union Meeting Reminder

Miscellaneous shower notes and Missionary Union events in Pella outline a Sept 4 meeting at Third Reformed Church with classis representatives and an Oct 11 conference hosted by Otley Reformed Church. Speakers include Anna De Vries and James H B Mulder on the boards, plus local hosting details.

Women's Missionary Union of Classis Pella Third Reformed Church Ho Society Wall Otley Mevalere New Mess James HB. Mulder

Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Vande Voort and Mrs Verploeg

Mrs Vande Voort and Mrs Verploeg entertained at a one o'clock luncheon at the latter's home last week Tuesday. Guests included Mrs Rev De Leeuw of Tracy, Mrs Van Dort, Mrs Vander Ploeg, Mrs Ver Meer, Mrs Colsman of Denver, and Miss Callie Kooyman with Mr Hattie Van Gorp.

W. H. Vande Voort A. Verploeg Rev. C. de Leeuw Tracy Wm. van Dort N. Vander Ploeg P. Ver Meer C. Colsman Denver Colo Callie Kooyman Hattie van Gorp J. Per Hepres

Shower Honors Mrs Wallace N Van Wyk at Residence

A miscellaneous shower was held at the Mrs Will D Van Wyk home for Mrs Wallace N Van Wyk. Hostesses listed include Mrs Arm Ani Wyk and Elvin Van Man Van Ed X. The honoree received many useful and beautiful gifts. Attendees included numerous Van Wyk relatives along with Mrs Will D Van Wyk Mrs Dick Ver Heul Arvena Aberlene Mrs Louis Van Wyk and other guests.

Wallace N. van Wyk Maarten Geraldine van Junella Olivier Dick Ver Heul Mary Ann Arvona Aberlene Will D. van Armour van W Elvin van Wyk Linda "Mae Norman Stursma Esther den Hartag Jean Ver Heul Herman van Mersbergen Jr Delmer van Wyk Ruth Burdick Will D. van Wyk Armani Wyk Elvin’ van Man van Ed Arvena Louis van Wyk Marilou Dick van Wyk Paul Vos Naldo Steenhoek Jarold Steenhoek D. Bruxvoort Dora van Wyk Roy Fortuin Gerdena van Wyk Nellie Fortuin Berneda van Wyk

Three Boys Win 75 At County Fair Livestock Scramble

At the Knox County fair a livestock scramble featured three boys including John Gosselink winning 75 dollars each. The event showcased calves from Park Bingley and breed peers Hereford and Shorthorn. Angis, Hereford, Shorthorn clubs provided the prize, Knoxville Chamber of Commerce added for participants while parade acts and solos entertained the crowd.

John Gosselink Lloyd Finch Angus Norman Knoxville Hereford Park Bingley Knoxville” Chamber of Commerce Raymond Shilling Russell Johnston

Pella Girls Close Season With Two Games Nearby

Pella High softball finishes season with two games next week. Earlier, Wilma Rus pitched well guiding Pella to a 6 to 3 win over Belinda on Thursday, while Binnie Rus Eli nor Van Der Wilt added key hits. Pella had 10 hits as Belinda pitchers walked five and struck out five.

Yella Belinda Wilma Rus Pella Binnie Rus Elinor

Bus routes outlined for Galesburg area expansion

The article details proposed bus routes with added passenger capacity and the assignment of a driver, Melvin Toom, for the end of the route. It notes Amsterdam and the Harbor area will be served by carrier vehicles, and discusses potential service along Elevator Road and south if demand warrants. It also explains state oversight by county boards and a law enabling patrons to be paid for transporting children beyond 0.75 miles to a bus stop, clarifying route proximity expectations.

Galesburg Amsterdam Harvey Melvin Toom Board of Education Jasper Mahaska Plon

Patron Transportation Plan Aims Wider Coverage

Transport for students is named Patron Dansportation costing 10 per year per student. The Board cannot guarantee a bus in every case, so routes may exclude some patrons. many children walk long distances to meet a bus, sometimes over two miles. Efforts focus on serving the greatest number while minimizing disruption to drivers and riders.

Farmers and Instructors Take a Day Off

Thirty two participants from the Veterans Farm Trainings program led by Jake De Haan and Ernest De Cook visited Golden Acres Farm six tiles northeast of Des Moines. They toured the Consolidated Products Co plant on University Avenue, viewed farm operation photos, and returned to Pella by 4 30 p m after a noon meal at Dean's Restaurant.

Jake de Haan Ernest de Cook Pella High School Golden Acres Farm Des Dei Ke de Tran Ernest Devhen Schake John One Deal Adrian de Ha Consolidated Products Co Dean's Highway Pella Reuben Schakel Universit Avenue

Pella Starts School Year With Busy 700 Students

Enrollment rises across all buildings as the district anticipates nine months of activity. High school students expect locker rentals and teachers estimate yearly supply costs. Insurance details arrive on opening day and parents prepare for a full school year.

Webster Pella

Webster Building to House 850 Pupils at New Site

The Webster Building project outlines a principal's office, Health Room, and a general purpose room suitable as a library or board room. Upon completion the facility will accommodate about 850 pupils, with Old Webster's capacity around 1250.

Old Webster

Central States Merges with Iowa Electric Light and Power

Stockholders of the Central States Electric Company and the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company approved the merger. Votes represented favored the merger, with about 85 percent at Electric Light and Power and 60 to 72 percent at Central States. The merged entity will operate as one company, improving earnings through economies of generation and administration. Customers will start receiving bills from Iowa Electric Light and Power, and 660 personnel will transfer into the merged organization.

Towa Electric Licht and Power Company Central States Electric Company Cedar Rapids Vingly Central States Iowa Kholders Luther Dows Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Hows

Meteor Sighted Over Missouri Iowa July 28 Night

University of Iowa astronomy researchers seek eyewitness reports of a large meteor seen at about 8 30 pm over northern Missouri and southern Iowa delivering a bright sky flash across roughly 600000 square miles. Professor C C Wylie asks observers to describe what they saw and heard to aid a study of atmospheric science and high velocity bodies.

University of Towa Astromy Towa U Missouri Iowa C. C. Wylie Iowa University Towa

Travelogues and Picture Shows At Local Club Sale

Pella Kiwanis features a travelogue lineup including Grand Coulee Dam Celilo Falls and Mt Hood climb with salmon fishing. The program lists dates October 25 and February 14 with topics Bermuda Nassau Mexico and Algeria plus vivid photographs of the Orient and Belgian Congo.

Grand Coulee Celilo Falls Bonneville Dam Mt. Hood Burton Molmes Bermuda-Nassau-Samaica de Curtis P. Nagel Mexico Mexico City Volcano

Treason as the only crime defined in the U.S. Constitution

A concise assertion states treason stands as the sole crime expressly defined in the Constitution. The remark emphasizes treason’s unique constitutional status and its strict definitions.

United States

Church Notes and Sunday Service Highlights

Church notes detail morning worship with guest minister Rev Arthur Ben nink of Central College and Bible college staff. Dots show Sunday school, special evening services and discussions led by Kalamazoo and Michigan figures. Temple time includes a 2:00 pm radio broadcast on KMIEL 1540 AM with pastor Rev.

Arthur Bennink Chulcey Central College Gan Keane Chet Dytotra Kalamazes Michigan Patermedianty Reye A. Dykstra Temple Time Chuch Amerie KMIEL 1540 Key Water Inc Towa

Second Reformed Church Announces National Youth Conference

The Second Reformed Church invites parishioners to morning worship at 10:45 and evening service at 6 with Rev Harold Sehut of Churchville preaching. Tanis serves on the faculty for the National Youth Conference at Camp Geneva in Holland Michigan August 25 21. Pella Classis sends Bonnie Van Zemeren Leighton and Marvin Vanden Berg Otley as representatives with two chosen from each class.

Raward HW. Tanis Harold Sehut Churchville Penn HL. Sehut Edward HL Tanis Camp Geneva Holland Mich San Pella Classis Bonnie van Zemeren Leighton Marvin Vanden Berg Otley Elf Reformed Church

St Mary Catholic Church Sunday Mass Schedule

St Mary Catholic Church offers Mass every Sunday morning at 8 00 oclock.

ST. Mary Catholic Church

Sunday School and Worship Schedule at Ko cilency church

Anthony Haverkamp leads Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, with a sermon on The Christian's Responsibility in Public Life at 10:46 a.m. Morning worship follows, titled Scarcely Saved. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. features Ko cilency of the Knowledge of us Christ and Senior Christian Endeavor activity at 6:20 p.m.

Anthony Haverkamp Kocilency Us Christ Enedeavor Ster

Church Services Continue With Evening Programs

Church of the Open Bible lists ongoing services through two weeks with family and youth programs. Friday evening at 7:45 pm features a program, Sunday morning worship at 9 am and 11 am, and midweek studies planned. Volunteer groups and speakers are noted for helping others.

Evenines Nicelist Virgil Nati Beth Speer Yor Pan

Obituary for Nick M. Heemstra in Dutch Roots and Family Memory

Nick M. Heemstra, born in the Netherlands, married to Mrs. Katie Thomassen, father of Marilyn Ruth, died leaving a wife, daughter, brother Neal Heemstra of Monroe, three sisters and many nieces and nephews. Heemstra described as a kind husband and father, deeply missed by all who knew him, with comforting words of sorrow and reflection on leading the way for loved ones.

Nie OM. Heemstra Netherlands Katie Thomassen Chinn Daiyshter Marilyn Ruth Neal Theemstra Monroe Henry Ulleman Grace Heemstra Meth Win Bronia Des Moines

Thank you for sympathy after Nick Heemstra’s passing

We thank neighbors, relatives, and friends who assisted before and after the death of our husband and father Nick Heemstra. Gratitude for acts of kindness, sympathy, cards, and prayers. Special thanks to Rev and to Dr Ver Hey and Mr De Bruyn. Signed Mrs Nick Heemstra and Marilyn.

Nick M. Heemstra Ver Hey Mr. de Bruyn Nick Heemstra Marilyn

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Sioux Center Church Vander Berg—Den Hartog Holland Theatre Morrow Picture Randolph Scott Errol Flynn Humphrey Bogart Virginia City Stooges & Cartoon Outlaw Jane Russell Papa Jane Powell Eid Lem We Women's Missionary Union Meeting Vandehaar Gary Vandehaar Martin Vandehaar Harold Lester Vandehaar Mitchellville Granvil Smith Barnes City Jack Rempe Elmer van Duren Homer Rempe Oskaloosa Pete Vandhhaar Betty van Roekel Pete Pipple Alda Mae Bill Engbers Clarence Schroeder Jennie Vandhha Pella Girls H. S. Registration Webster Building Pella Kiwanis S&h Wormhoud Kempt Second Reformed Church First Reformed Church Church OF the Open Bible C. C. Anderson Konako Kos Therm
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