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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1951

Page

2

Renaud Family Visit and Local Association Change

Mr and Mrs Harry Renaud visited son Robert Renaud in Phoenix Arizona on Tuesday. A large group including Mr and Mrs Doyle Richards and Francis Montezuma and others attended a family dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Ketels. Bob Klein of the Pella Chamber of Commerce was elected president of the Central West Garment Association at Hotel Fort Des Moines, succeeding Milton Radke who became executive secretary. Verle Johnson of Sioux City and Mrs S F Cole of Sigourney visited Pella last Friday before returning east with plans for Mrs Cole to winter with the Johnsons at 1608 South Cleveland.

Harry Renaud Phoenix Arizona Robert Renaud Doyle Richards Francis Marshalltown Herbert Groves New Sharon John Ketels Hilda Bogan Fred Ketels Joyce Gloria Walter Ketels Karen Judy Sherrie Montezuma Harry Ketels Carole Janice Bob Klein Pella Chamber of Commerce Pella Products Company Central West Garment Association Hotel Fort Des Moines Bob Milton Radke C. P. Brown Manufacturing Co Des Moines Radke Verle Johnson Sioux City

Thieves Break Into Taintor Bank Vault

Thieves entered a small bank in the Taintor Elevator Co. building between Friday night and Saturday morning, prying the front door with a heavy tool and battering the vault lock with an axe. They left a burglar tools bag outside, suggesting a professional job. four hundred dollars of the bank’s funds were in the vault, and the crime was discovered Saturday afternoon as the bank prepared to close. Sheriff D. Mateer of Mahaska County called in a State Bureau of Investigation agent to assist.

Taintor Elevator Co Taintor D. Mateer Mahaska County State Bureau of Investigation

Induction of Pvt Harris G Nieuwsma to Army in 1951

Pvt Harris G Nieuwsma son of Mrs Paul Nieuwsma of Pella was drafted June 20 1951. After 8 weeks basic and 8 weeks Fire Direction School at Fort Sill he served 14 days furlough then reported to Fort Knox Kentucky where he is stationed with Mrs Nieuwsmi living there and working as a typist. Address listed as Pvt Harris G Nieuwsma U S 55161157 Co A 695th A F A Bn Fort Knox KY.

Pvt Harris G. Nieuwama Paul Nieuwsma Pella Army Fort Sill Oklahoma Gladys Harris Fort Knox Kentucky Nieuwsmi Pvt Harris G. Nieuwsma U.S Co. A A.F

Central Drops Season Opener To Buena Vista 49 39

Central lost the season opener to Buena Vista 49 to 39 in a Friday night game. Buena Vista jumped to a 26 12 first quarter lead, Central narrowed it in the third quarter but Buena Vista finished strong. Don Kohlman led Central with 10 points, while Don Kamprath scored 12 for Buena Vista and Bob Lee added 11.

Central Buena Vista Arden Johnstn Don Kohlman Clippenger Yanking Kehlman Vander Linden Borgman Vermeer Bush Valvoord Boyd Starr Buena Vista G. FT Carlson Johnson Kamprath Hendrick Branstter McNeil Mahande Fankey Hoogeveen

Local farms consolidate and area births noted

Gerald Van Zante closes farming operations on 1 and buys Wayne Jubberden’s Ett business in Monroe moving this week. Gerald Pella plans to pursue similar work and is expected to succeed. Cedar Rapids couple Harold Shake spare become parents of a 644 pound baby girl. A baby boy arrives at Mahaska Hospital with Wilbur Stursma, and Mrs. Wilbur Roose is discharged after surgery at Mercy Osceola. Mrs. Henry Roeffel travels home after Mahaska surgery, Andrew Kool of Leighton dismissed from hospital, Jimmie Ikuta enters Mahaska for surgery. Gene Petersma, son of Ben Petersma, stationed in San Diego, on Navy leave this weekend before transfer.

Gerald van Zante Wayne Jubberden Monroe Gerad Pella The Mahaska Hospital Wilbur Stursma Wilbur Roose Mercy Leighton Henry Roeffel Mahaska Andrew Kool Surry Jimmie Ikuta Ye Mahaska Gene Petersma Ben Petersma

Pinches to Speak at Church Bible Talk on Triumphs of Faith

Church notes announce George T. Pinches leading services with Bible School at 9 30 a m The Lord's Supper and Word of God at 10 30 a m The Gospel Service at 7 30 p m featuring a special address The Great Celebration Round The Throne of Glory The Thursday December 18 Bible Talk will cover Triumphs of Faith.

George T. Pinches Mr. Pinches

Tanis Lectures and Services Schedule at Church

Edward H. Tanis delivers Sunday 9:30 a m Sunday School 10:45 sermon Does It Make a Difference That Jesus Was Born of a Virgin at 7:30 p m What Do You Want Wednesday 7:30 Mid week Prayer Meeting Exposition of I Cor 7 on Marriage and Divorce.

Edward H. Tanis Jesus

Christ of Faith Sermon at 9 80 Church School

Minister Clifford F. Perron leads 9:80 Church School at 9:80 with Morning Worship at 10:45 featuring Sermon subject The Christ of Faith. Special music by the Choir. Baptist Youth Fellowships at 6:30 followed by Evening Service at 7:30. Annual Christmas Candl lighting Service planned with choirs. Cordial invitation to worship in Jesus spirit.

Clifford F. Perron Baptist

Sunday schedule for First Reformed Church Waterloo IA

The church lists a Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Quest The Con quest of Canaan and a 10 45 a m Sunday Morning Service A 6 30 p m Junior C E The Message of Love led by Larry Van Zee 6 30 p m Intermediate C E A Star in the Sky led by Helen De Bruin 7 30 p m That Sunday Evening Service with guest Rev A Haverkamp midweek prayer 7 30 p m Wednesday and Temple Time radio at 2 00 p m on KXEL Waterloo IA with Rev Harland Steele Story of Jesus Christ.

Canaan C. E Larry van Zee Helen de Bruin Senior and College Co. E Rev A. Haverkamp Third Church Temple Time Reformed Church In America KXEL 1540 Kc Waterloo Iowa Jesus Christ Harland Steele

Conquest of Cannas Sunday Services and Tanis Annotations

The schedule lists Anthony Haverkamp as minister with Sunday School at 9 80 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m featuring theology student Paul H Tanis as guest preacher. Evening praise at 7 30 p m also with Tanis, junior Endeavor at 2 00 p m, and youth groups at 6 30 p m. Midweek prayer and praise on Wednesday. Psalm 119 89 96 cited.

Anthony Haverkamp Cannas Paul H. Tanis Christian Endeavor

St Mary Catholic Church Mass Schedule

The bulletin notes Mass is held every Sunday morning at 8 00 oclock at St Mary Catholic Church inviting parishioners to attend the weekly service.

ST. Mary Catholic

Christmas church events at Rev Andersons ministry

Rev and Mrs C O Anderson announce Sunday services with morning worship missionary Sunday and evangelistic hours. A Dorcas group Christmas meeting is set for December 20 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Van Dyke’s home. Children’s program December 21 at 7 45 p m and a youth pageant December 28 at 7 30 p m featuring “And it Came to Pass.”

C. 0. Anderson Overcomer Dorcas’ Group Wm. van Dyke

Small but good honey crop for town stores

Town's new honey crop ships soon though modest in size. Floyd Paddock of Iowa State College notes pasteurized liquid honey stays uncl crystallized, with 5 pound jars offering best value. Cut comb is now packed in pliofilm bags to meet demand. Chunk honey returns after 15 to 20 years, but small jars avoid rapid crystallization.

Floyd Paddock Extension Apiarist Iowa State College

Local Musicians List and Orchestra Members Named

A long list of town residents and surrounding country names appears, followed by a note about local musicians playing in the orchestra. The names include Leonard Allen Lois Archer Pauline Atkins Frank Bakker Elizabeth Beardslee LaDonna Bieshaar and many others, with Dr. Henry Cox Gene Klimstra Hospers Kuyper Peggy Kuyper Peggy Leu Marian Morrow Marilyn Tanis Donald Waechter Margaret Waechter Bonnie Van Zomeren. The section reads like a community roster and highlights the orchestra participants.

Leonard Allen Lois Archer Pauline Atkins Frank Bakkeer Elizabeth Beardslee LaDonna Bieshaar Pries Pis Kane Judith Coo Lorraine de Haan Ray J. de Haan Betty den Hartor Doris J. Dockendorf Lawrence Dykstra John S. Gosselink Phyllis Graham Spencer Grand Phyllis Hasselman Shirley Hoeksema Arlene Jeliema Lynn Joosten Ruth Kaldenbei Elizabeth Kamphuis Clifford R. Keizer Ruth Keizer Philip Kempkes Cora Klein Norma Lucile Klein Lou Ann le Cocq Hospers Kuyper Peggy Kuyper Peggy Leu Marian Morrow Marilyn Tanis Donald Waechter Margaret Waechter Bonnie van Zomeren

Duane Hockett Named County Youth Assistant in Marion

Duane Hockett of Seymour Iowa was hired as Marion County Extension Youth Assistant at a Marion county Farm Bureau meeting. He will start around January 16. He previously worked as assistant county agent in Parkersburg Missouri since 1951 and has a Navy background with education from Centerville Junior College and the University of Missouri.

Marion County Farm Bureau Duane Hockett Seymour Iowa Marion County Duane Parkersburgh Missouri Extension Service of Missouri Unionville Appanoose County

Soldiers Addresses in Fort Ord and Div. Org Listings

Pvt Marvin Nunnikhoven US 55213485 Co K 1st Inf Regt Fort Ord California Pet Billy Jim Hart US 6516305 Div Org 3rd Armored Division.

Marvin Nunnikhoven Co. K Fort Ord California Billy Jim Hart Fort Knox Kentucky

Army Personnel Listings From Camp Roberts California

Pvt Harold E Hoksbergen 55094928 Hq 931 Aviation Engin Hq 5th Air Force APC 970 Postmaster San Francisco California Pvt Lloyd G Vander Streek U 8 5213451 Bridge Company 83rd Armored Engineers Bn Camp Roberts California

Harold E. Hoksbergen Aviation 5Th Air Force APC San Francisco Calif Pvt Lloyd G. Vander Streek U 8 83Rd Armored Engineers Bn Camp Roberts, Calif

Obituary for Mrs Dirk Duinink in Pella church burial

Mrs Mary Duinink died at age 82 after a lingering illness. Born in Pella on December 9 1951 she married Dirk Duinink on March 20 1889 and had nine children. She leaves husband nine children 29 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held December 12 1951 at the Third Reformed church in Pella with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Mary Duinink Leenherd Monster Lena Kamp Pella Ian Dirk Duinink Maggie Richard van Derest Lena Henry Mol Arnold New Sharon Nellie Gerrit van der Werff Bully John Des Moines Jeanette Martin Lubbers Barnes Elizabeth Charles van Vark Taintor Clara Roy van Hgaften Otley Leonard Reasner Third Reformed Church of Third Reformed Church E. H. Tanis Oakwood Cemetery Jesus Will

Osceola Man Burns Hand After Child Turns On Gas Oven

Fred Denley of Osceola lit a match near an open oven after leaving to fetch tools and received a burned hand when a small child turned on the gas oven. Authorities noted the incident occurred in a residence and involved an accidental ignition by a child.

Fred Denley Osceola

Times Change Feed Processing On-Farm By Farmers

Farm Electrification Bureau notes home feed processing costs little money but requires careful planning to fit each farm. Proper setups cut lifting and may reduce grinding costs. A large dairy operation reported processing changes cut work to about 35 to 30 hours annually.

Ira Miller

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