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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1952

Page

2

Local notices and personal updates in Arizona Iowa region

John Braafhart spent the week end with his ill wife in University Hospital Iowa City. Birth announced for James Patrick Lautenbach weighing 6 lbs 13 oz. Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa saw Henry Nieuwland and Ronald Allen taken for medical treatment. New car registrations list several residents in Knoxville. Des Moines and Ames visitors noted with families. Mrs Grundman, Grace Voyce, and Charley Korn among others visiting or traveling. Gene Wormhoudt moves to Davenport for accountant role. Lon Wormhoudt accompanies him.

John Stek Son Robert Lee Lautenbach West Des Moines James Patrick Henry Nieuwland Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Ronald Allen Wilbur Roose Leighton Mercy Charley Korn Davenport Iowa H. O. Wormhoudt Lon Wormhoudt Gene Wormhoudts

Congressman's Rotary Talk Hits on FBI and Communists

Iowa congressman Paul Cunningham spoke to Des Moines and Boone Rotarians at a noon luncheon praising education in Pella and the region. He defended the FBI and UnAmerican Activities Committees, cited Walk East of Beacon and The House on 92nd Street as views into counter subversion, and noted subversives in government. The audience included Boone guests promoting a District Governor candidate. Also listed are 1952 college football letters for 23 players across Ends, Tackles, Guards, Centers and Backs from various Iowa towns.

Paul Cunningham Des Moines Andrew Klyn FBI Bureau Unamerican Hiss Cunningham United States State Department Boone Beacon 92Nd Street Federal Bureau of Investig Mn America Town Boone Club Quinn Lee Arrowsmith Coon Rapids Arden Johnston Knoxville Bob Klein Monroe Don Vander Linden Oskaloosa Morgan McLeland Gary Darland J.C. Davison Corydon Larry Pugh Montezuma Jim Schumberg Lohrville Gerald Osland Lime Springs Arvid Pierson Fred van Swol Chicago Albia Carroll’ Vis Pella Deap Davis Maquoketa Orville Dunkin Bussey Dale Bush Morrison Jack Boender Ronald Mick Kenneth Smith Mr. Ayr Leland den Hartog Duane DuMez Oostburg Wise

Midwest High School Grid Dinner Reflections on Athletics and Conduct

The grid dinner featured award presentations and testimonies from Supt. Buerkens and speaker Ly Quinn. Quinn urged balance in athletics within education and warned that problem behavior often stems from delinquent adults rather than players. He praised current athletes for sportsmanlike conduct and neat dress on trips, stressing self control and respect in public settings.

Quinn

Salvation Army Building Fund Plans Move Forward

Plans for expansion are ready and construction can start once funding is met. The article notes hospital care for unwed mothers, services at Madrid Summer Camp, Korean War relief, and flexible donation options for the 1952 to 1968 drive through The Salvation Army Building Fund with tax-deductible gifts and memorial programs.

Cat Booth Memorial Hospital Alon Army Fresh Air Madrid Iowa Chidren Salvation Army Korea Herbert Lord Hesin Pella Salvation Army Building Fund

Dutchmen Lose to Wartburg in Rough State Race

Central fell 69 65 to Wartburg College as Graham led Central with 17 points and Walvoord adding 13. Wartburg pulled away late after led by as many as nine at halftime. Beers and Adix paced Wartburg with 14 and 13 respectively.

Central Graham Dunkin Youngberg Vanderlinden Blean Bush Nicklaus Valvoord Luther Hefte H. Olson Locker Peterson Rye Dale Nelson Lewis Ahrends Finanger Hoeft Moe Boelter D. Olson Centr Graham Ver Vanderli den Walvoord Loeler Broe Knights Central Wartburg College Wartburg Kurtz Riswald Bostrack W. Adix Bees Ver Hoef Adix St. Ambrose College of Davenport St. Ambrose Jim Wilf Jim Dorsey Fyf Graham iVer Hoef Vander Linden Walvoor Wartburg Riswold Bomhaut Osterfund Fritachel Bahlman

Christmas Seals Aid Tuberculosis and Heart Disease Fight

The Marion County Tuberculosis and Health Association appeals for funds to support local and state programs. In 1951 Iowa reported 829 TB cases with many needing welfare and hospital support. heart disease caused 9,638 deaths in Iowa that year. Free chest X-rays aim to reach every resident. extra gifts double the impact as cooperation and neighborliness drive the effort.

Marion County Tuberculosis and Health Association Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association Iowa He: Association Iowa

Christmas Eve Service at Second Reformed Church

The Second Reformed Church invites attendance for morning services on December 24 at 11:00 and 7:30 PM Christmas Eve. Minister Edward H. Tanis presents "Roads to Bethlehem" and the cantata "The Story of Christmas" with message "The Awaited Announcement." Children’s program included.

Edward H. Tanis Bethlehem

Christmas Service Schedule at Hollandsche Church

The notice lists a 1:30 service on Lord's Day with the theme God Three-in-one and a Christmas service on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. followed by the program. Pastor M Gritters is noted with Psalm 69 and related prayers and responses.

M, Gritters Pastor Hollandsche Dienst Zoo Ik de Gezworen Verbonds Eed Bange Vragen Verbondstromw Oplessing Lukas

Third Reformed Church Sunday Schedule

Russell J. Redeker, Minister oversees 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Service. 11:00 a.m. Sunday School with Emmanuel God. 7:30 p.m. Christmas Pageant The Kingdom of the Christ Child by Sunday School children. Temple Time radio broadcast at 2:00 p.m. over KXEL with Rev H Bast. Oska jed over Bethlehem.

Russell J. Redeker Kingdom of the Christ Child Temple Time Reformed Church In America

Christmas Pageant at Church of the Open Bible

Church bulletin notes morning worship at 11:00 with a Christmas sermon by John Green and a 9:45 Sunday School. A youth pageant Follow the Star with words and music is scheduled for Sunday at 7:30 and a Tuesday Christmas program by Sunday School members.

John Green

Catholic Church Mass Schedule Sunday 9:00 AM

A Catholic church posts weekly schedule with Mass every Sunday morning at nine o'clock.

Pella Baptist Church Christmas Services Schedule

Rollin V. Wildm pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 10 45 with Journey to Bethlehem The Emmanuel God With Us gospel message at 10 45 Morning worship Jesus Came To Give His Life a Ransom and Evening praise at 7 30 p m Christmas Day services include Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 9 30 a m and 6 00 p m and a 7 30 p m Christmas program note is Anthony Haverkamp minister

Rollin V. Wildm Bethlehem Anthony Haverkamp Emmanuel God Jesus

The Lord's Supper and Gospel Service Schedule

George T. Pinches presides at Bible class and 10:30 a.m. service. The Gospel Service delivers the Christmas Message. A midweek Bible lesson follows. A great message to the First Church of Europe is shared.

George T. Pinchesam Pam

Open Bible Sunday School Christmas Program

Open Bible Sunday School presents a Tuesday night program on December 23 at 7:30 pm. Readings and recitations include Marvin De Yong, Karen Oliver, Carolyn Mitchell, Sheryl Sneller, Denice Houser, Stanley Schuring, She Ia Budding, Naomi De Jong, Stanley Van Veen, and Steven Budding. Junior class performs "A Big Wish" and "Who Can Tell" with a solo and "Christmas Bells" by junior children.

Marvin de Yong Karen Oliver Carolyn Mitchell Sheryl Sneller Denice Houser Stanley Schuring She Ia Budding Stanley

Welcome for Baby Exercise In Primary Class

Program items include Welcome for Baby and Welcome to the Crowd with Dick Pe nateepation. Kenneth Green performs Oh Little Boy Jesus. Junior boys and rls present Trimming the Christmas Tree and Only a Stable. Recitations and solos feature Jesus is the Answer Lloyd Van Hemert Oh Holy Night Karen Palmquist. Senior girls Lights All Over the World Bonnie Goemaat. Duets Jessie Van Houweling Barbara Van Veen Edna Mae Irene Kelderman. Pantomime The Holy City with Gretta Palmquist William Kelderman.

Dick Penateepation Bare Jesus Kenneth Green Rls Lloyd van Hemert Karen Palmquist Harold de Vos Evelyn Petersman Bonnie_Goemaat Jessie van Houweling Barbara van Veen Edna Mae Irene Kelderman Reading Agoaal Hills Alain Davis

Amvet Auxiliary Holds Christmas Social and Report

The Amvet Auxiliary met Monday evening December 16 at Mrs. Don Van Gorp’s home with a large turnout and three visitors. President Joyce Van Gorp led the meeting as Elva Doorenbos noted Christmas gifts sent to members' boys in the service. The group announced 1001 Helpful Hints books available through members. Mrs. A. T. Vander Beek reported 7778 Butternut coffee strips contributed, earning $778 in credit for toys and playground equipment to be distributed by Butternut Coffee Co. to Iowa Orphans homes. A gifts exchange and games closed the annual Christmas party with Mrs. Geo. Gezel’ offering popcorn balls and refreshments provided by the hostess.

Amvet Don van Gorp Joyce van Gorp Elva Doorenbos A. T. Vander Beek Butternut Coffee Company Iowa Geo. Gezel

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