Local church bulletin notes wartime health and service updates
The leaflet reports illness and recoveries in the Second Reformed congregation including Mrs. William Nikkel, Mrs. Henry Stursma, Mrs. Lena De Jong, Mrs. Nick Booy, and others. It notes furloughs and service for Sgt. Nick Ver Meer in Arizona, Lt. Charles Wormhoudt’s family visits, promotions, transfers, and several hospitalizations and relocations of community members and relatives during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nikkel
Henry Stursma
Lena de Jong
Nick Booy
A. Hokshersen
A. de Vries
Tome For
John [Om
Nick Ver Meer
Henry H. Meer
Pella
Medical Corps
Williams Field
Chandler
Arizona
Nick
A . Apollos
Mahaska T Hospital
Jett
Carl Hackett
Paul
Reno Rysdam
Camp Hood
Texas
Faculty Music Program Friday at Grinnell
Central College faculty members Edith Secret KeCocq Henry Cox Anthony Kooiker Josef Sehnleker present a recital at Grinnell College in the Artist Lectures series mirroring a Homecoming program given for Pella audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Grinnell College
Edith Secret KeCocq
Henry Cox
Anthony Kooiker
Josef Sehnelker
Grinnell
Pella
Tal
Douwstra Chapel
Fifty Out Sunday For First Practice Of Great Oratorio
About fifty people gathered Sunday afternoon at 3 30 in Douwstra Chapel for the first practice of Elijah under Dr Noel J Logan. Enthusiasts praised the music and the chance to perform Mendelssohn s great oratorio with former Messiah singers invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douwstra Chapel
Elijah
Noel J. Logan
Mendelssohn
Last Meeting Of Homemakers Ends 144-45 Lesson Series
The Homemakers completed the 144-45 Adult Homemaking series with a discussion on wallpaper and color using a wallpaper sample book. A film titled 40 Billion Enemies sponsored by Westinghouse highlighted the home refrigerator's importance. A pot luck supper is set for February 19 at 6 p.m. in the Homemaking rooms, with members bringing a covered dish and a guest. Coffee was served by Betty Vander Beek, Alice Van Hemert, and Wilma Van Zee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Betty Vander Beek
Alice van Hemert
Wilma van Zee
Three Members Added to Central College Faculty
Central College expands its faculty for the new term with three new instructors. Fern Van Zante teaches Foods while Charlotte Klyn fills the Speech chair left by Miss Dickey. Harold Wissink joins as English instructor after serving as principal at West Liberty and teaching at Drake and the State University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klyn
Simpson College
State University of Iowa
Emmetsburg
Andrew Klyn
Pella
Berkeley
California
Harold A. Wissink
Hull
Iowa
Northwestern Junior College
Morningside
Drake
West Bend
Central
West Liberty
Iews
Mary Jo
Vriezelaar's Horses Shine at State Stallion Show
H W Vriezelaar of Otley entered two Percherons at the second annual State Stallion Show in Oskaloosa February 5 to 7. Locally sponsored by Mahaska Horse and Livestock and the Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders, Dora Gene won Junior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion. Lois Pride, four, won blue in his class and was Junior Champion in 1944. Vriezelaar, president of the Pella Horse and Mule Breeders, has raised Percherons for 23 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Vriezelaar
Otley
Oskaloosa
Mahaska Horse and Livestock Association
Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders Association
Locustdale
Dora
Lois Pride
Vriezelaar
Pella Horse and Mule Breeders Association
Church Services and Lent Series Across Two Local Churches
At Churches Third Reformed Church Lawrence J. Borst minister schedules Bible School at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:45 a.m. and a sermon series on Remember beginning with Remember Jesus Christ on Feb 18. Gospel Hall led by George T. Pinches offers 10:00 a.m. Wise Class and 11:00 a.m. Lord's Supper with a radio broadcast on WBIZ 1240, plus a 8:30 p.m. Gospel Service and a study on What is Wrong With the War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
Lawrence J. Borst
Holland
A. Haverkamp
Christian Endeavor Our
Jesus
George T. Pinches
WBIZ
Pella Baptist Church Pastor Leads Youth Meeting Note
Pella Baptist Church notes a pastor leading a youth meeting during an evening service with a witness to human speech. A mid week service is scheduled each Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
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Pella Baptist Church
Open Bible Church Service Notes and Times
Open Bible Church led by Pastor Wm Christopulos announces Sunday morning prayer meeting at 9 00 and 11 00 with a 1 00 afternoon service focused on the righteous walk of the Christian. Clarence Vogelaar leads the 6 00 Overcomer's Service with special music. other Evangelical service features include a pastor message and church choir. Evening prayer meetings on Tuesday and Thursday repeat themes of the Holy Ghost and public testimony with songs and praising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Open Bible Church
Christopulos
Yeti
Clarence Vogelaar
First Reformed Church Sunday Service Themes
Reverend A Haverkamp leads morning worship at 9 30 with Sunday School studying Treasures of the Kingdom The day’s lessons focus on Old Testament times and a passage about a woman Jesus would have us remember, urging faithful reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Ross
Pam
Jesus
Postmaster appeals to boxholders to aid rural carriers
Postmaster Edward Van Zunte appeals to all served by Rural Carriers to ease their burden this winter. He notes aging cars and scarce parts, lack of mechanics, and rationed fuel and tires. He urges stamps bought ahead and ready, and reminds that drivers must work through snow and rough roads without special service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward van Zunte
Army
Josef Schnelker Recital Delighted All Music Lovers
Josef Schnelker presented his first recital at Kimball on Douwstra Memorial Chapel in Pella. The program opened with Bach Fantasia in G minor, followed by Schumann Sketch in D flat, Franck Choral in B minor, then James Andante Cantabile, Jepson Pantomime, and a symphony finale. The audience responded with enthusiasm, and Schnelker returned for an encore cantilena by McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Josef Schnelker
American Guild of Organists
Kimball
Douwstra Memorial Chapel
Schnelker
Pella
Schuelker
Bach
Schumann
Franck
Mr. Schnelker
James
Jepson
Lance
McKinley
Little Dutch Lose Heartbreaker to Dowling Tuesday
Dowling Irish edged Pella High 45-38 after a tense game as Pete Van Gorp and Van der Ploeg led the Dutch attack. Dowling built early leads, Pella rallied in the second half, but late foul trouble and Bloomfield pressure could not overcome the margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Vander Linden
Dowling
Penn
Bill
Plaa
Pella
Healy
Pow Mollum
Frazier
Vella
Pete van Gorp
Bloomfeld
Pella High
Bloomfield
Pete van Garp
van Gorp
van der Ploeg
Gaass
Lautenbach
Reminder of Price Ceilings On Alfalfa Hay
Walter D. Kline Des Moines OPA district director says alfalfa hay is under a price ceiling at all levels. The producer's max is 2.00 per ton with a $5 baling allowance totaling 27 per ton for January. No distinction by cut. Higher price only if sold directly to a feeder in less than carload and a 1.50 markup applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Kline
Des
Moines
OPA
Kline
Soldier Addresses . Earl N. Vermeer anroth
Anroth Earl N Vermeer addresses Army Air Force Base Unit Section 5 at Williams Field Chandler Arizona and Brooklyn New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl N. Vermeeranroth
Army Air Force Base
Williams Field
Chandler
Arizona
Brooklyn
New York
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Charles Wormhoudt
J. 0. Wormhoudt
Wormhoudt
Charles
Alfred Wormhoudt
Alhambra
TL. C. Connie
Dorothyhoudt
Dail Field
Pensacola
Flort
Army Air Field
Lymour
India
John Braath
Neal Kersbergen
Wichita
Kansas
Ysdain
M Dekker
Bellevue
Richard
Garden City
Michigan
Belleview
Glen van Zee
Gradus
George Field
Awrenceville
Spe
Troop Carrier Command
Cpl
Lawrence W
Andling
Leighton
Raton Field
Florida
Port
New Jersey
Ray ‘Tusselinge
Newton
Hanling
Des Moines
Williamling
Carl
Ay Air Corps
Lincoln
Ben Vegerence Rouwenhorst
University of Iown Hospital
Ateties
Mae Thomassen
John FP. Dykstra
Washington
Paul Thomassen
Dykstra
Marwet Hammer
Farmer City
Illinois
Ernie Klootwyk
Belgium
Ernie
Paul Ver Meer
Tunis
Monroe
Route 2
Sargent
Geurt’s Feed Mill
Sale
Colfax Auction
Colfax
Colfax Sales Company
Bell and Clippinger
First National Bank of
Earl Shields
Auct
Ottumwa
Schnell Wanist
Alyce Bennett
Laura Nanes
Laura M. Nanes
Ottumwa West
Little Dutch
B. H. Sack
Marion County
Marion County State Bank
Pella, Iowa
U.S
U. S
K. H. Bean
W. L. Bean
E. S. Watts
R. J. Ver Meer
Vernon Roorda
the Bank OF Personal Service
L. F. Bousquet
Elizabeth Lankelma
Angie Elyn
Eleanor Wol
C. J. van Vark
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