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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1956

Page

3

Our Men in Military Service Pvt Carroll L Broderson

Pvt Carroll L Broderson 20 son of Mr and Mrs Byron Broderson Reasnor Iowa was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Regiment at Fort Myer Virginia the Army's top ceremonial unit Members are selected by merit and serve as guardian for the Capitol Broderson entered the Army last July completed basic training at Fort Carson Colorado He graduated from Newton High School in 1954 and was employed by the Maytag Co in Newton

Fort Myer AHTNC Carroll L. Broderson Byron Broderson Reasnor 3Rd Infantry Regiment Army Broderson Fort Carson Cole Newton High School The Maytag Co Newton

Soldiers Addresses for Naval and Army Units Listed

Soldiers addresses shown include SN 483 O E Division USS Valley Forge CVS 45 c/o Fleet Post Office New York NY Wayne C Van Zemeren 642 SP 3 Robert J Van Zante RA 17406457 184th AA Ord Fld Maint Det APO 9 San Francisco CA Pfe Herbert D Blom Ra 17446926 Hg and Hq Tih Armd cavalry Regt APO 26 Local readers see service unit and APO destinations with names and numbers.

USS Valley Forge CVS c/o Fleet Post Office New York Wayne C. van Zemeren Robert J. van Zante APO San Francisco California Pfe Herbert D. Blom Tih Armd.” ‘Cavalry Regt

Church Notes at 604 Jefferson Pella Rev Doornbos

Morning worship at 9 30 with Jesus our Savior from Matthew 1. Evening service at 7 30 on The Coming of the Christ from Galatians. We cordially invite you to worship with us and join the Christmas morning service at 9 30.

Jefferson Pella Town Marvin R. Doornbos Jesus Our The

Sunday Worship Schedule With January Changes

Morning worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday School at 10 30 a m no evening service during winter months Prayer Band meets December 27 at 1 20 pm at the Dick Ryken home

Dick Ryken

Christmas Eve and Day Services at Local Church Schedule

The church announces a full Christmas program from Sunday December 23 with morning worship at 9 30 am and 11 00 am Sunday School and Society. Evening events feature The Music of Christmas and a Christmas sermon. Additional services run Monday December 24 and Tuesday December 25 including a 7 30 pm Christmas program and 9 30 am Christmas worship. Visitors welcome.

Herman J. Ridder C. E KBOE Liberty West Second de Jeng Minietar Ete Bey Ion” S Opie Holland 1St Church

Christmas Services at First Baptist Church Everett

Everett G Ward minister leads services at Douwstra Chapel Central College with 9 30 Sunday school for all ages 10 43 worship and a 200 p m sermon titled Christmas in Every and a annual Sunday School Christmas program welcoming all attendees to the holiday observance.

Everett G. Ward Douwstra Chapel Central College

Christmas message from Preacher Pinches at 7:30 p.m.

George T. Pinches, preacher, delivers Bible school and Lord's Supper at 10:30 a.m. and Gospel service at 7:30 p.m. The Christmas message titled Its Supreme Greatness and Grand Master to be given Tuesday evening.

George T. Pinches The Bible School Pinches Moss Cossiy

Morning worship service invites visitors

Morning service schedule announced for Tuesday morning worship at 6:44 with a sermon. Good Tidings to Visitors without a church home are invited to worship with us this morning.

Pensle

Christmas Program At Third Reformed Church

Russell J. Redeke leads morning service at 9 30 as Christmas preparations begin with a program for preschool and kindergarten children. Evening events include Jr C E and Sr C E and a Christmas pageant. Family Night is skipped on December 26 and Temple Time features Rev Henry Bast on A Good Christmas. Broadcasts: KBOE 8am KNWS 4pm KXEL 9 30pm.

Russell J. Redeke Jr. C. E C. E Henry Bast KBOE KNWS KXEL

Christmas Services at Second Reformed and Trinity Churches

Sunday services list for Second Reformed Church with morning worship at 9 45 and 10 55 a m and evening programs including Stranger Amid the Stars While White Flocks Lay Sleeping and The Word Became Flesh. Trinity Church extends a cordial welcome with 11 30 a m Sunday School and 7 30 p m Christmas program plus a Tuesday 9 30 a m worship.

Thomas Boslooper Wm. C. de Jong Franklin and East Third Streets C. E Trinity Church

Christmas Pageant and Caroling at Open Bible Church

Rev Leo De Prenger and Alvin Van Houweling invite all to morning worship at 11:00 with a Christmas message, junior choir, and missionary offering. The Christmas pageant, The Nativity, 7:30 features youths. caroling on Dec 21 at 7:00 with a party after. A watch night service is planned for Dec 26 at 7:30 with details next week.

Leo de Prenger Alvin van Houweling

Reformed Missionary Rev. Lubbers Radio Broadcast

Rev G Lubbers promotes the Reformed Witness Hour heard Sundays at 7:00 a.m. on radio EBOE Oska loose. The program features singing and preaching from the First Protestant Reformed Church in Grand Rapids Michigan.

G Lubbers Reformed Witness Eboe Oskaloose First Protestant Reformed Church Grand Rapids Michigan

Births in Sully and Pella at Mahaska and Mercy hospitals

Arkema of Sully welcomes a son born December 12 at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa. Mr and Mrs Marion Thoma of Pella announce a daughter born December 15 at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa. Garret Vander Meiden and spouse of Route 2 Pella greet a son born Tuesday December 18 at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa.

Arkema Nelson Arkema Sully Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Marion Thoma Pella Mahaska Hospital Vander Meiden Garret Vander Meiden

Fairfield youth killed in foggy Highway 163 crash

Leo Edward Riedel 19 of Fairfield died in a head on collision about 1 a.m. Monday December 17 on Highway 163 two miles west of Monroe. Ernest Riepe 17 suffered brain concussion and cuts and bruises and is listed as fair. Har lan J. Van Wyk 21 of near Mon Toc had a fractured arm and multiple cuts. Riedel was the son of Leo and Mrs. Riedel of Fairfield owner of the Family Cafe. He had attended Parsons College last year and worked at the cafe this year. Riepe is son of Mr and Mrs. Maines Vander Linden. Holiday report of Christmas activities follows.

Leo Edward Riedel Fairfield Highway 163 Monroe Ernest Riepe Riedel Iowa Lutheran Hospital Des Moines van Wyk Harlan J. van Wyk Mon- Toc Leo Riedel Parsons College Gary Lester Jerry Riepe Man Parsons Calleg Maines Rey

Progress in Swine Feeding Reviewed For Night School

Prof. E L Quaife extension swine specialist from ISC spoke at the sixth meeting of the Pella Adult Evening School on December 17. He traced changes in swine feeding since 1917, noting trials, retained methods, new ingredients like enzymes and antibiotics, and areas such as sow rations and housing. The January 7 meeting will feature Dr Robert Van Dyke discussing Livestock Diseases and Sanitation, a longtime favorite with strong attendance.

E. L. Quaife ISC Pella Quaife Robert van Dyke van Dyke

Evening talk at high school promises wit and humor

The speaker blends wit with informal remarks in an engaging talk. If you are interested in the subject, it will be time well spent. The meeting will be at the high school and starts promptly at 7 30.

Mankato Teachers Rally Past Central 58 57 in Thriller

Mankato Teachers edged Central 58 57 last Thursday evening. Central led 33 20 at halftime but saw a late rally fall short as Wayne Deden and Wendell Jenicke sealed the win for Mankato with 14 seconds remaining after a turnover. TeSs and Vir Dykstra scored late for Central as time ran out.

Mankato Central Ted Bruce Owens Wendell Jenicke Loata Wayne Deden Jenicke Vir‘Dykstra

Community News Notes From Douwstra Chapel Event

The Chris Mol home hosted visitors Sunday with Jani and guests Alice Van Zante Frances De Vries Mary Roorda and Donna Kign. They joined a candlelight service at Douwstra Chapel where Donna sang with the Second Reformed Church choir. Roy Vander Kraats was taken to Veterans Hospital Des Moines Monday for kidney treatment and is expected to remain after the holidays.

Chris Mol Jani Alice van Zante Frances de Vries Mary Roorda Donna Kign Douwstra Chapel Donna Second Reformed Church Roy Vander Kraats Veterans’ Hospital Des Moines

Christmas Greetings and Local Social Notes

Mrs L Vriesglaar sends Christmas greetings to Summit and Monroeo readers. A 6 chili supper at the Vrieze llar home featured hosts and many Knoxville guests including Congressman Cunningham Senator-elect Price and others. 450 people attended the 4 H banquet December 8. Various local families visited and returned home for Christmas.

Chronicle Star Summit Monroe H.zelaar Vriezellar Elmer Ver Meer Paul Cunningham Carroll Price Everett Hayes Clyde Williams Anthony de Joode Carroll Johnson Adolph Larsen Knoxville Rep Marion Toom Larry Elmer Liter Pella W.C. Woody Ames Mary Vrieseisar Jahalltown Arthur Vriezelaar Terry Beth Mary Vrieselaar Coralee Woody Carole Ver Meer Tat Kenneth Vanden Berg Houston Texas Walter van Doorninck John Vanden Berg Jake Rozendaal Mariezendaal

Hevelin and Rooda Families Visit Across Iowa

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hevelin and family of Des Moines spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ver Woert in the Ver Woert home. Lloyd Hevelin and family of Knoxville joined Sunday evening. Gradys Vriezelaar and Kathryn visited Max Tool in Monroe. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Rooda of Raymond Minnesota spent the past week with Gerrit Rooda, Nori, and Gary. they have moved to Oskaloosa and work on Lynn turkey farms.

Raymond Hevelin Des Moines Henry Ver Woert Lloyd Hevelin Knoxville Ver Woert Gradys Vriezelaar Kathryn Max Tool Monroe Sydney Rooda Raymond, Minn Gerrit Rooda Nori Gary Oskaloosa Lynn

Open House at Midland Mfg. Co. touring 200 attendees

About 200 people toured the Midland Manufacturing Company factory during the Dec 10 open house. Arthur D. Vriezelaar, owner and manager, with Marvin Mick, led tours and explained silk screen printing steps from machine components to operation. A silk screen calendar print on linen toweling drew interest.

Midland Mfg. Company Arthur D. Vriezelaar Marvin Mick California Arthur V. Re

June Currier Visits Cedar Falls Parents Briefly

June Currier of Cedar Falls spent a few days last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Jack Cu f Weathersher? The casual visit highlighted family ties and short travel.

June Currier Cedar Falls Jack Cu

Rotarians Hear Christmas Story From Rev E G Ward

Rotarians heard Reverend Everett Ward recount the Christmas story at the club after lunch. He spoke of Bethlehem travelers and questioned Joseph and Mary, the Wise Men, shepherds, and their thoughts on prophecy and joy as the tale remains timeless.

Dean Sadler Everett Ward Reverend Ward Bethlehem Joseph Mary

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Carroll Broderson Calvary Lower Grove Church First Reformed Church First Baptist Church Third Reformed Church Trinity Reformed Church Church OF the Open Bible Home Mission Prot Vander Linden Homer Barber Shop Homer and Marvin Santa Aronicle Santa Claus Jonker Hela Mark van Peursem Howard van Peursem Main Street Mark Farmers National Farm Loan Asen M. D. Taylor Clark Taylor Marion County Henry Vriezelaar Mankato Teachers Ideal Pharmacy L. Vriesglaar Ows Hanes Frank A. O'Conner Iowa Farm Mutual Perrieras Cent Monroe News H. W. Vriezelaar Rotarians E. G. Ward Pella Fire Department Oliver Machinery Amy Church World Service Clothing For Distribution Act Wormhoudt and Kempkes
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