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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1956

Page

4

Bridal showers and club meetings in Bethany area

Mrs John Van Gorp hosted Bethany Willing Workers Society with ten members on February 2 as they sang prayed and studied scripture. Dorothy De Cook received multiple bridal showers from January 19 to February 2 at several homes with gifts, gatherings, and lunch, with many attendees listed and March plans noted.

John van Gorp Bethany Willing Workers Society Vernon van Gorp Bert van Hemert Department of Evangelism Prayer Courier Brewton Mission Station Brewton Andrew Terlouw John E. Terlouw Dorothy de Cook Lane van Zante Tone de Cook Bernie Memminga Bert van Haaften Dave de Cook Art de Cook Laurence van Zante Donald de Cook Kenny Menninga Maurice Verros Sy de Vries Ralph Gradus de Cook Margaret Sprague Bob van Zee Vernon Bootte Elinor Ustermarkt Geneva Rus Pearl Bogaards Joan Guerts Majorie Kuiper John de Cook Ann Bokhoven Louise Bruce Everett Vander Haar Walter van Zemeren Henry Rus Frank Bakker Art Rus Arnold Ryken Arvin de Cook Sage van Viiet Anthony Nunnikhoven Bob Grandia James Vander Waal William de Graaf Gene Nunnikhoven al Wanders Chris Riemersma Wm. Grandia Dorothy de Gook John van Maanen al Wanders Sr Abe Nunnikhoven Sage van Vliet

Junior high P T A meeting to discuss test results

The junior high P T A will meet Monday February 13 at 7 30 in the Webster School multi purpose room. A skit by junior high students will be presented and parents will discuss Stanford Achievement Test results with home room teachers as conferences replace the old chart notices. A social hour will close the evening.

Webster School Stanford

American Legion Auxiliary Meets at Legion Hall February 7

February 7 meeting at Legion Hall led by Mrs. Gladys Rinehart opened in regular form with secretary and treasurer reports accepted and bills allowed. Many guests welcomed. 6th District praised for full membership report. Blue Ladies donated 692 hours at Knoxville. silent auction raised 43.50 for polio fund. Next meeting March 6 will feature a pot luck supper.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Gladys Rinehart Pella Knoxville Nellie Tucker Cora Klein Juanita Lane Jennie Beyer

Ladies of the M.E.Circle meet at Mrs Blommers home

The M E Circle met at Mrs Nina Blommers on February 1 with 11 members present. Devotions included readings from Romans and songs and prayers led by Mrs Kooyman and Mrs Notting. Minutes and treasurer report approved. Next gathering at Mrs Millie Kaldenberg on March 7.

Lynn Grove Rockettes Barbara de Penning Linda Renaud Phyllis Dian Monsma Beverly Betty de Jong Delores van Englehoven Marcia de Jong Sheryl van Rheenen Joyce Julia Kruseman Margaret van Wyk Linda Ruthanne Ver Woert John Wouda Arthur de Jong Linda van Gorp Darlene de Jong Paul de Penning Paula de Penning M. E. Circle Nina Blommers Ars Mg “Love Kooyman Kathryn Notting Agnes Weyers Millie Kaldenberg

Arnold In't Weld and Mrs De Cook Attendings Noted

Unclear OCR fragment notes Arnold In't Weld and Mrs John De thy De Cook with remark that those unable to attend were...

First Baptist Church notes at Bungay church event schedule

The Everett ward notes detail a 9 30 Sunday school for ages at Bungay church, a 10 45 worship service led by youth, 6 30 Baptist Youth Fellowship for juniors through seniors, 7 80 worship with a sermon by Dr Walter Harrelson of University of Chicago, plus a church family night at 6 with supper and programs for all ages and teacher training regarded.

Independence Street Everett G. Ward Bungay Bee Baptist Youth Fellowship Walter Harrelson Divinity School Univerity of Chicago First Baptist

Gospel Chapel Services and sermons by George T. Pinches

George T. Pinches leads Bible school at 9 30 a m and Bible class at 10 30 a m followed by the Lord's Supper and Word of God. Evening Gospel service at 3 30 p m with a sermon on The Impossibility of Man and the Assured Possibility of God and 7 30 p m Thursday with Mr Pinches presenting The Manifold Wisdom of God Manifested in His Great Masterpiece.

George T. Pinches The Bible School Clas Pinches

Corner Liberty and West Second church schedule

J P De Jong pastor presents lessons in the School of Prayer on Sunday morning with adult Bible classes and a young people's society. The Syrophoenician woman is studied from Mark 7. The Holland service at 2:00 p.m. covers Het Geheim Van De Ware Levensver­niguwing on II Corinthians 5:17. Evening worship at 7:30 features The Conqueror on the White Horse from Revelation 6:1, 2.

Liberty West Second J. P de Jong School of Prayer Young People's Society

Second Ref. Church Sunday Services and Programs

Thomas Boslooper and Dr. Vander Waal lead morning and evening services at Second Reformed Church with topics on mixed marriage and dispelling fear. Sunday School and junior senior C E groups meet, program includes Parables on Prayer and Temple Time. Radio broadcasts of Life's One Great Decision and Family Night prayer service noted.

Thomas Boslooper John Vander Waal Reformed Church Eat Russell J. Redeker Jr. C. E. Jr C. E Sr. C. E.Y KBOE KNWS KXEL

605 Broadway School Observe Seventy Fifth C E Anniversary

Morning worship at 10 45 a m with sermon In the Hour of Trial by Rev A Haverkamp D D Evening worship and praise at 7 30 p m marks the seventy fifth anniversary of Christian Endeavor The guest speaker is Rev Richard McEuen pastor of New Sharon Presbyterian Church Junior Intermediate and Senior C E groups meet at 6 80 p m Wednesday Christian Fellowship evening extended with a cordial welcome to all.

Broadway School Oyer A. Haverkamp D.D C. E Christian Endeavor Richard McEuen New Sharon Christian Fellowship

Church Services and Events at De Jong Douwstra and Calvary

Wm C De Jong Douwstra Chapel holds 9 30 a m Sunday service Body and Blood of Jesus and 11 a m Sunday School with 6 20 p m Sr C E led by pastor speaker 6 30 p m Intermediate C E Peter Vos guest 6 30 p m Sr C E Harold Hiemstra 0 p m Sunday evening Viewing the Land Beyond Trinity Church invites families to Wednesday 7 30 New Central Calvary Church 9 30 a m 7 30 p m Rev J D Pikaart Oskaloosa conducts worship

Wm. C. de Jong Douwstra Jesus Sr. C. E C. E Peter Vos Harold Hiemstra Trinity Church New Central

Protestant Reformed Home Mission Broadcast Ad

Rev G Lubbers invites listeners to the Reformed Witness Hour Sundays at 7 00 am on radio KBOE OsKaloosa. The program features singing and preaching from the First Protestant Reformed Church Grand Rapids Michigan.

G. Lubbers Reformed Witness KBOE Oskaloosa First Protestant Reformed Church Grand Rapids Michigan

Monthly gospel services at Amsterdam school house

Reverend H. L. Van Dellen conducts preaching sessions at the Amsterdam school house two miles southwest of Pella every second and last Tuesday of the month at 7 30 p.m.

Amsterdam School House Pella H. L. van Dellen

Church of the Open Bible Events Schedule

The Church of the Open Bible at 885 Washington St lists morning worship and youth services. It notes a Valentine’s Day youth service in Des Moines, weekly midweek prayer and Bible study, and Teen Time Thursday evenings.

Washington St Pastor Y Lasngs Bpini Overcomer Des Moines

Peters Joins Rolscreen Sales Staff

Mr. Robert William Peters joined Rolscreen Company as a sales staff member on February 1. He is well known in the community for his active involvement and attendance at Cen-

Robert William Bill) Peters Rolscreen Company Peters Cen

Peters couple tied by marriage in local ceremony

Mr and Mrs Peters, recently married, are residents of Scholte Heights and now reside at the Dingeman Construction Company offices where Mr Peters has been connected since his marriage to Miss Uella Dingeman. They have four children.

Annis Guys van Wyk Sully Tral College Uella Dingeman Dingeman Construction Company Peters Scholte Heights

Births in small town Iowa and nearby hospitals

A string of birth notices from Iowa communities reports a son born January 31 at Ma haska Hospital in Oskaloosa to Mr and Mrs Wilber Nuanik hov en of Pel rents a son born February 1 at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa to Mr and Mrs Loren De Zwarte a son born to Mr and Mrs Jack Wilson at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa a daughter Mercy Hospital Oaksletea born February 8 to Mr Sowles of Pella a daughter Julie Louise born February 4 to Mr and Mrs Robert Renaud of Atlantic Iowa Notes reference Mahaska Hospital and local towns including Pella Oakaloosa and Atlantic.

Nuanikhovén Wilber ‘Nuanikehoven Mahaska Hospital Oakaloosa de Zwarte Loren de Zwarte Pella Oskaloosa Wren Jack Wilson Sowles Mr. Sowles Mercy Hospital Oaksletea Renaud Julie Louise Robert Renaud Atlantic Iowa

Farm Bureau Fieldman Moves to Atlantic Position

Marion County Farm Bureau fieldman files notice of leaving to take another post at Farm Bureau in Atlantic South Dakota.

Marion County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Atlantic

Sybenga Attends Short Course in Photography

John Sybenga of Oskaloosa took part in a one week intensive course in advanced photography at a Topeka studio under A. Hers. Wichers, a Master of Photography, aided by Miss Jean Thompson, joined ten nationally selected professionals. Sybenga later appeared on state convention programs, attracting wide recognition in the field. The Georgia Gazette notes Savannah's 1763 founding.

John Sybenga Oskaloosa Photogistont Roeeend Wentay A.hers Kansas Wichers Sybenga Jean Thompson Eeele

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Gi III Tim van Wyhe Eddyville Philathea Baptist Church Hattie van Cleave Kate van Hemert Hattie Gezel Ollie Schakel Gertrude de Zwarte Leona Schakel ey @LD FASHIONED QUILTING A. T. Ver Meer H. K. Pals Legion Auxiliary Methodist Circle Eldeen Club Miss Mae Thomassen Oskaloosa Street Julia Vander Linden First Baptist Church Gospel Chapel Second Reformed Church Third Reformed Church First Reformed Church Trinity Reformed Church Calvary J. D. Pikaart PROT Reformed Home Mission Amsterdam U. S Idaho Dox Wheaties Texas Gaines Briardale AD Detergent Church OF the Open Bible Rolscreen Robert W. Peters Morey Georgia Gazette Savannah
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