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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1951

Page

5

John Vander Wins Kiwanis Community Service Award

About thirty Kiwanians and guests attended the club Christmas party and installation at Jordan Hall on December 20. The program featured speeches by Lt Governor Harold Mann on freedom and service, the induction of officers, and a $500 donation from Rolscreen for a youth recreation program. John Vander Wal was highlighted for his community service and leadership.

Jordan Hall Lhe Fee Central College Auxiary Gerrit van Roekel Kiwanis Stuart Kuyper Hespers Kuyper Donald Waehter B. Flikkema Jack Boatsma Pepsi-Cola Harold Mann Des Moines Club St. Louis Mann Nice Peter G Wm. J John J van Roekel W. D. van Sittert John Brou; Ton Singing of America

Farms Institute to be Held Feb 15 16 at Hotel Fort Des Moines

The 14th National Farm Institute with theme Food for the Future will meet February 15 and 16 at the Hotel Fort Des Moines. Sponsored by the Des Moines Chamber agricultural committee the forum invites science government business and labor to discuss future food production policy and the farmer in politics with no dues or registration fees.

Food For the Future Ana National Farm Institute Fort Des Moines Agricultural Committee Des Monmber Camlook Kirk Fox Science National Farm Institute Chamber of Commerce Iecludes Allen B. Kline Lady Astor Dean Ruak Clarence Francie Phillip Jessup Colonnel Digalle John Boyd Orr Institute Unitates

Post Office Changes in Rates and Parcel Limits in 1952

Postage rate on postal cards rises to 2 cents with a 10 percent surcharge on buys of 50 cards or more. Parcel post size and weight limits tighten for fourth class mail, effective January 1, 1951. Exceptions exist. consult the postmaster. Beginning January 1, the post office closes Thursday afternoons after 12:00 noon though outgoing mail and deliveries proceed.

Congress Post Office Department Lin R Klein

Bible Society Seals Spread the Word Worldwide

The American Bible Society promotes 1952 seals under the themes Search the Scriptures and Share the Scriptu res to boost Bible readership worldwide. Lowell Thomas will again head the seal distribution as honorary chairman, with funds supporting publication and broader Scripture distribution.

American Bible Society Lowell Thomas CBS Thomas Frederick W. Cropp The CBS News Society

Sunday Church Services and Military Training News

At the Third Reformed Church Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with The People Make Their Choice. Morning service at 10 45 a m led by Rev John A Vander Waal. Evening services include Junior C E Making the New Year the Best and Intermediate C E A Candle in Your Heart with speakers Judy In t Weld and Erma Van Roskel. Public invited to all services. In radio schedule Temple Time from the Reformed Church in America. Also noted is Pfc Harry D Pippel, son of Mr and Mrs Peter Pippel, completing Airman indoctrination at Lackland AFB. Pippel begins basic training toward Air Force Engine Mechanics in Wichita Falls Texas.

Third Reformed Church John A. Vander Waal C. E John M. de Coo Judy In Erma van Roskel Clarence van Heukelem Temple Time Reformed Church In America Radio Broadspat Om Sendax Shertee Raethea Ae Waterloo Towio Harland Steele Mark Vander Ploeg Diller Vander Ploeg Mark Banner Maine Carol Evert Kellogg Iowa van der Ploeg Marcia Kuyper New York City Henry E. Kuyper New York Ed Kallemyn Des Moines Nick Vander Ploeg John Kallemyn Stella Rysdam Renaud Rysdam Douglas Bondurant Rysdams

End of Year Reflections and Services at Local Church

Minister Edward H. Tanis leads 9:80 Sunday Sche and 10:45 service with Communion and a sermon on Jesus death. Installation of officers at 7:30. Concluding week features Bible School at 9:30 and Lord's Supper at 10:30, followed by The Gospel Service. Mr. Pinches speaks on faith at 7:30 p.m. Thursday the 27th.

Edward H. Tanis Jesus C. George T. Pinches Bible School Jase Mr. Pinches

Church Schedules and Union Services Listed

Anthony Haverkamp leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m with the theme The People Make Their Choice The morning worship follows at 0 45 a m including the Lord s Supper Evening praise features Eb enezer A union New Year s service is set for 7 30 p m at First Reformed Church On Wednesday Week Of Prayer union service at 7 30 p m at First Reformed Church Thursday union service at Third ST MARY All CHURCH is scheduled Sunday morning at a0 echo.

Anthony Haverkamp Ebenezer Second Reformed Church Union First Reformed Church Third Reformed Church ST. Mary All Church

Christian High Girls Beat Lovilia 42 to 29

Golden Eaglets extend win streak to nine by defeating Lovilia 42 29 Friday. Pella forwards lead scoring with Wimp Lourens 18 and Bernice Memmelaar 15. Arlene Jellema added five goals in a close game.

Golden Eaglettes Lovilia Sextet Gals Pella Wimp” Lourens Bernice Memmelaar Arlene Jellema

Christian High Basketball Beats Lovilia Lions 41 to 29

Morisey led Lovilia with 15 points while Tromp Ver Meer and Stevens each posted 16 for Pel la Christian tied for top scoring. Christian's defense held Lovilia to seven field goals and 15 made free throws aided a second half surge. Friday December 28 features alumni game for school causes with boys and girls teams.

Tal Morisey Lovilia Christian Golden Eagles Louilia Lions Eagles Tromp Ver Meer Pella Christian Stevens Lovilla Salen

Sumner Rural Carrier Resigns After Long Service

Sumner lost its senior rural carrier recently when R M resigned after years of service with the post office.

Sumner R. M

Co op Builders Banquet In Pella Discusses Building Outlook

The Farmers Union Co op Lumber company held its second annual Builders Banquet Tuesday evening December 11 at the Pella Coffee Shop. Thirty six carpenters masons and contractors attended. A poll gauged expected next year building levels while speaker Robert Corwin of R D Hunting Lumber outlined a coast wide sustained yield plan to balance new planting with harvesting and reduce fire hazards. Reuben Schakel summarized today’s economic outlook noting costs up 17 percent while income rose 10 percent. The meeting adjourned after discussions on government restrictions and future prospects.

Farmers Union Co-op Lumber Company Pella Masons Carol Visser Consumers Cooperative Association Swisshome Oregon Neganar Robert Corwin R. D. Hunting Lumber Company

Cottontail Rabbit Population Grows Amid New Hunting Rules

Cottontail rabbits remain the top game in Iowa with rising numbers across most areas. The daily bag limit is ten with no possession cap, and cold-storage possession is allowed until February 10 before permits are required.

State Conservation Commission Iowa

Explorer Scouts Plan First Winter Camp in Camp Mitigwa

Tall Corn Area Council Explorer Scouts hold the first annual winter camping expedition named Operation Zero at Camp Mitigwa on December 28 29 and 30. About 100 Scouts will learn winter survival snowcraft and outdoor cooking under tents in snow with Larry Kelehan and Bud Whiting directing.

Explorer Scouts Tall Corn Area Larry Kelehan Bud Whiting Minnesota Canada Tall Gorn Boy Scouts of America

Rev G Vriezelaar to speak on Sunday radio program

listeners of Bible Youth Crusaders can hear Rev G Vriezelaar every Sunday on K B O K Waterloo 1090 on the dial from 8 00 to 8 15 am The Morning Fellowship broadcast is sponsored by his church During January he will be heard Sundays from 9 00 to 9 15 due to daytime rating of the station The notice ends abruptly with the phrase known as and is

Bible Youth Crusaders K.B.O.K Waterloo 1090 Fellowship

Weekend visitors and furloughs fill local homes

Locals report out of town visitors and military furloughs from Fort Riley and Fort Sam Houston. Families hosting relatives include Vander Ploeg, Evers, Kuyper, and Vander Linden in a flurry of holiday arrivals and departures across Oskaloosa and nearby towns.

DHIA Training Course Slated For January 14 to 31

A two percent week training course for potential DHIA supervisors will be held at Town State College from January 14 to 31, per extension dairy specialist Don ald Voelker. Local associations are urged to find men to train as supervisors due to potential losses of current supervisors and a manpower squeeze. Sixteen associations ceased operation last year, leaving 91 still active in the state. Voelker notes older, retired farmers are being targeted as younger men enlist in the military. Interested attendees may contact their county extension director or Voelker at Morrill Hall, Town State College, Ames.

DHIA Town State College Donald Voelker Voelker Morrill Hall Ames

Marion County Selective Service Office Hours Notice

The Marion County Selective Service Board in Knoxville will be open Thursday Friday and Saturday December 27 28 29 and closed Monday Tuesday January 1 2 and will reopen January 3 according to the Clerk of the Board.

Marion Co. Selective Service Board Knoxville Mondadist

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Vander Kiwanis Award Bible Society de T. Taylor John A. Vander Wal Gibbs News William van Sittert Kiwanis Club Harry Pipple Sheppard Field Mechanics’ School Harry D. Pippel Peter Pippel Pella, Town, R. 2 Lackland Air Force Ing Wichita Falls Texas D. Pippel Sheppard Air Force Pfc Christian High Marvin Monsma Co-op United States Towa State Department of Health Rev. G. Vriezelaar John De Jong Wright _Suilwall Hatchin Somerrow Wenl ‘Beery Are Pfe Kenneth Vander Linden Bernie Vander Linden Kenneth Ft. Sam Houston San Antonio Ft. Houston James Evers Joretta, Jaren Jay Cedar Rapids C. Evers Miss Retta Port Huron Michigan J. Danker Danker Lena Lents Will Brouwer Rapids Neal Kersbergen Georgia David Neal Wichita Kansas John Braaf David Brat Braafhart Gordon Nesbit Ft. Riley Wayne Schakel WHK Cleveland Ohio Kathryn Schakel Wayne Nittert Aalfs Sioux City M. Vander Linden Oskaloosa Wayne Pas John W. Vander Linden Jacob van Wyk John Frisbie St. Paul Frisbies van Wyks Atlanta Billy Hart Kentucky Hart Mrs William Hart George Browning of Newton Carrie Muilenburg Sam Vor Steeg Decorah Sigurd Requa Martin Holstege Mahaska Hospital Marvin E. Kelderman and Son Oskaloosa Street Liberty Street H. P. van Roos Lester W. Muller Otley Herman Weasterkamp Willard Olivier Willard Ft. Monmouth New Jersey Verne Weidmaier Paula Jo Bill Case van Berkum Welmaier Stuart Wednes DP. H. Kuyper Paul Farrer Bill McMains bin Kirkpatrick Bob Wilkerson P. H. Kuyper Mr. Forever Bob Peipleet Rosscreen Office of Price Administration Kuyper Stuart Kupper Minneapolis Serence Farrer
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