Central Church Notes and Radio Message
The Sunday School begins at 9 80 a m with classes for James and John. Sunday Morning Service at 6 30 p m with Junior C E topic Growing in Honesty. Intermediate C E Senior and College pm. The Sunday Evening Service is in charge of Dr G Vander. Wednesday prayer and praise hour. Temple Time radio broadcast at 2:00 p m on Sunday Station KXEL Waterloo Iowa message by Rev H Bast.
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James
John
C. E
G. Vander
KXEL
Waterloo
Towa
H. Bast
Local Notables and Residents Update From Pella Area
Mrs. William Van Zante is regaining strength after a two week illness. Marilla Vander Meulen suffers severe eye burns in a college chemistry lab accident. Rev. Redeker and family visited Springlake, Michigan, as he links to a new pastorate. Mrs. B. H. Langerak plans to return after three months in Arizona and California. Major Dudok Langerak of St. Louis will accompany her in a short visit to Pella. C. A. Gosselink’s travel plans take him to China for ten days to visit Rodeland Christian School. Clarence Laverman and baby boy were disbursed from Mahaska Hospital. Mrs. lo Kruseman and daughter left for home. Kenneth Robus enters Mercy Oskaloosa for surgery. A daughter born to Gelmer Nieuwama Hates at Grand Rapids Hospital on February 17. The De Vries family moves within Pella. new tenants and farm vacated. New car registrations noted in Knoxville. Nearby residents and visitors listed from Van Horne, Monroe, Otley, and Oskaloosa. Anne Beyer returns home from Des Moines General Hospital after heart trouble. Mrs. Casey Vanden Berg returns from Mahaska Hospital post major surgery. Len Kaldenberg remains confined at home due to illness.
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William van Zante
Marilla Vander Meulen
Russell Redeker
Springlake
Michigan
Preston Steenbock
B. H. Langerak
Arizona
California
Dudok Langerak
St. Louis
Pella
C. A. Gosselink
Lo Kruseman
Mahaska
Kenneth Robus
Norman Robus
Otley
Mercy
Oskaloosa
Gelmer Nieuwama Hates
Hospital
Grand Rapids
Mie
Ayn Stursma
Nieuwama
Iparents
Anne Beyer
Columbus St
General Hospital
Des Moines
Casey Vanden Berg
Mahaska Hospital
Obituary of Alice Van Wyk of Pella Iowa 1886 1951
Alice Van Wyk daughter of Gerrit J Van Wyk and Margaret De Graaf born near Pella Iowa July 9 1886 died February 18 1951 after a lingering illness aged 65 years 7 months 9 days She married Isaac Van Nimwegen February 27 1907 and had one son Marion Survived by Marion two grandsons Keith and Glenn. sisters Mary Beekman and L Popma. brothers Jacob and Gerrit Van Wyk Preceded by husband June 5 1945 and brother Lewis Funeral February 20 1951 at 2 PM from Van Dyk Funeral Home Rev A Haverkamp officiating interment Oakwood Cemetery
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Alice van Wyk
Gerrit Jacob van Wyk
Margaret de Graaf
Pella
Iowa
Marion van Nimwegen
Isaac van Nimwegen
Talent Show on Central Campus Saturday Evening
The YMCA and YWCA of Central College present a 7:30 P.M. talent show at Douwstra Chapel on Saturday evening. Gloria Fleming Gary Ind Bob Graham Goiaz Brazil and Ron Zoutenim Waldo Wis lead as MCs. The program features piano solos, a piano string trio, vocal trio, accordion solo, novelty acts, tumbling and baton twirling. Three prizes awarded by audience applause. small admission charged. Residents of Pella invited.
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YMCA
Ywca of
Central College
Douwstra Chapel
Ess
Gloria Fleming
Gary
Ind
Bob Graham
Goiaz
Brazil
Ron Zoutenim
Waldo
Wisconsin
Pella
Central Debaters To Compete in Lincoln Meet
Five Central College students will represent the college in an intercollegiate debate and discussion conference at Lincoln Nebraska Friday and Saturday. John Korver Geraldine Van Houweling Alvin Poppen Shirley Kooistra Newton will debate the permanent program of price and wage control. Johannes Niemeyer from The Netherlands will enter the oratory contest. All except Miss Van Houweling will enter discussion rounds on improving moral and ethical standards in American colleges and universities. The conference is annual at the University of Nebraska with about forty schools from nine states represented.
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Central College
Lincoln
Neb
John Korver
New Oxford
Penn
Geraldine van Houweling
Oskaloosa
Alvin Poppen
Sioux Center
Shirley Kooistra
Newton
Johannes Niemeyer
Netherlands
Miss van Houweling
University of Nebraska
Birthday Party for Cub Packs at Legion Hall
Two Cub members Jerry Ulrich and Jack Brockway graduated to Boy Scouts at a Monday Legion Hall gathering. A potluck dinner followed by awards from Cubmaster Ray Van Rees, with area officials presenting the charter to Dr. Walter De Kock. Rotary and Kiwanis sponsor the Cub unit. Duane De Kock welcomed the graduates and reminded them to pass Tenderfoot tests before Scout status.
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Legion Hall
Jerry Ulrich
Jack Brockway
Pella
Area Scout
Jack Keaton
Walter de Kock
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
Cubs
Ray van Rees
Duane de Kock
America
Darel Bennink
Scout Pack 372 celebration marks 42nd Scouting anniversary
Hands and singing gave way to a February observance of the 42nd anniversary of the founding of Scouting in the United States. The Cub Pack 372 event featured table decorations aligned with the anniversary theme and was described as well planned and a complete success.
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Scouting
United States
Kooistra Wins Keables Medal for Poetry Reading
Shirley Kooistra of Newton won the Keables Poetry Reading contest at the College after reading three poems by Rupert Brooke Robert Frost and Kenneth Fearing Mis Kooistra will receive the Keables medal and represent Central at the Grinnell forensics tournament March 7 and 8 Marion Krais of Cedar Grove Wisconsin and Geraldine Punt of Sioux Center won second and third places respectively Krais read Harriet Monroe and Punt read Robert Browning The award is offered by Mrs May Keubles Smith of San Diego California
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Shirley Kooistra
Newton
Rupert Brooke
Robert Frost
Kenneth Fearing
Miss Kooistra
Central
Grinnell
Marion Krais
Cedar Grove
Wis
Geraldine Punt
Sioux Center
Miss Krais
Harriet Monroe
Robert Browning
Miss Punt
May Keubles Smith
San Diego
Calif
Cartoon exhibit of J N Darling arrives at Central College
Central College galleries will display twenty eight original wash and pen drawings by J N Darling through March. The collection features cartoons on elections, taxes, military training and other topics from Des Moines Register and Colliers Magazine, illustrating a longtime Pulitzer Prize winner’s work. Darling, now retired, winters in Florida and etches wildlife scenes.
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J. N. Darling
Central College
Darling
Florida
Mr. Darling
Des Moines Register
Colliers Magazine
C. A. Bartels
Terrace Road
Des Moines
Mr. Bartels
A’ Center
Brotherhood Week glasses appeal unites diverse community
A call during Brotherhood Week invites all races to join a project aiding Indians with glasses. The appeal stresses inclusivity across creeds and church affiliations, promising that receivers will hear the truths of God from the servants of God.
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India
Mar
Pinches Bible Talks Schedule and Special Sermons
George T Pinches leads a morning Bible school at 9 30 a m and a 10 30 a m service with The Lord's Supper and Word of God All three sessions on a day feature 7 30 p m Gospel service with a special subject The Foolishness of God vs the Wisdom of Man On Thursday February 28 at 7 30 p m Mr Pinches will give The Greatest Workmanship of God Mighty witnessing
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George T. Pinches
Bible School
Pella Baptist Church Service Schedule
Clifford F. Perron serves as minister at Pella Baptist Church with a 9:30 Sunday School and 10:45 morning worship. The sermon titled God and Man and the Bible. Special music by the choir precedes 6:30 Baptist Youth Fellowship and 7:00 Evening Service with a sermon A Man's Power to Persuade. Choir performs again. Wednesday Ash Wednesday Lenten service at 7:30 with 8:30 choir rehearsal.
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Clifford F. Perron
God
Chi
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Tanis Announces Church Services on KEBS Broadcast
KEBS will air services led by Edward H. Tanis at 9:30 with Sunday School at 10:45. Prof. James Graham leads the 7:30 service and Mr. William Downs oversees another service. Rev. E. H. Tanis receives a classical appointment to North Des Moines Reformed Church.
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Edward H. Tanis
James Graham
William Downs
E. H. Tanis
North Des Moines Reformed Church
Minister Anthony Haverkamp Worship and Sunday School Schedule
Anthony Haverkamp leads Sunday School at 9 30 am with Peter James and John. Morning worship at 10 45 am features They Shall Share Alike for foreign missions Sunday. Evening praise at 7 30 pm titled Drawing Near to God. Junior Christian Endeavor at 00 pm with 6 30 pm Intermediate and Senior Endeavor sessions. Wednesday 1 30 pm midweek prayer and praise service citing Psalm 119 153 160.
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Anthony Haverkamp
Peter
James
John
Foreign Missions
Christian Endeavor
Rev and Mrs C O Anderson Services Schedule Des Moines
The notice lists Sunday events beginning at 9 45 am with Sunday School guests at 11 00 am for Morning Worship led by Reverend R Bryant Mitchell and assisted by six Open Bible Institute Des Moines students. Evening programs include Overcomer’s Hour at 6 30 pm and an Evangelistic Service at 7 30 pm with pastors in charge.
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C. 0. Anderson
R. Bryant Mitchell
Open Bible Institute of Des Moines
Overcomer
St Mary Catholic Church Sunday Mass at 8 O'clock
A brief church notice states St Mary Catholic Church holds Mass every Sunday morning at 8:00. The item emphasizes regular weekly worship times for parishioners and visitors.
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ST. Mary Catholic Church
4-H Talent Show Schedule Set for March 12 and 13
The Knoxville 4-H leaders announced the 1952 Talent Show with two performances at Marion Theater Knoxville on March 12 at 8 00 p m and Pella High School March 13 at 8 00 p m Tickets are sold at the County Extension Office Adult 50 cents and children under 15 pay 25 cents Two rehearsals are planned February 27 and March 6 at 7 30 p m at Marion Theater Knoxville.
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Knoxville
Marion Theater
Pella High School
County Extension Office
Eagles Set for State Tourney Game at Drake Field House
P. C. H. meets Franklin Consolidated School of Latimer in the first state tournament game scheduled for Tuesday afternoon February 26 at 2 00 p m at Drake Field House Des Moines Tickets are on sale at the Christian High School office Admission costs 50 cents for students 1 00 for general 1 50 for reserved seats with access to preferred sections The Eagles girls basketball team and coach Bruinpoge thank supporters for flowers and favors and extend special thanks to Elbert Van Maanen for his help and flowers
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Franklin Consolidated School of Latimer
Drake Field
Bruinpoge
Elbert van Maanen
Saving Message Urges Glasses for India Aid at Van Sittert
The notice calls on readers to bring unused spectacles to Van Sittert's Store for shipment to Indian brothers. It stresses urgency and asks donations by the specified Jet of March deadline for immediate dispatch.
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van Sittert
India
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Alice Van Nimwegen
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during our mother grandmother and sister Mrs Alice Van Nimwegen illness and after her death. We gratefully acknowledge flowers and tokens of respect and regard. The Family.
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Alice van Nimwegen
Death of Gerrit Aalbers at Des Moines hospital
Gerrit Aalbers aged 62 died at The Retreat Hospital in Des Moines on Monday afternoon February 18. He lived on Washington Street in Ella. Funeral services set for 1:00 P. M. Thursday February 21 at Cooperative Garden Chapel and 1:30 P. M. at First Reformed Church with Rev. A Haverkamp officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. A fuller obituary appears in The Chronicle on February 28.
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Gerrit Aalbers
Retreat Hospital
Des Moines
Washington Street
Ella
Cooperative Garden Chapel
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemetery
Aalbers
Rosa Lee Schakel Named Pella High's Basketball Queen
Pella High students chose five candidates for the 1952 Basketball Queen. At the pep meeting before the last home game on Thursday February 14 Rosa Lee Schakel was crowned queen in a spotlight ceremony at halftime of the Pella vs Colfax game.
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Rosa Lee Schakel
Fad
Eleanor Vander Beck
Herb Blom
Pella High
Pella
Colfax
Rosa Lee Shakel
Cleo Bennett
Dutchmen Routed by Simpson in Conference Loss
Central outplayed Penn with a 79-31 victory by Simpson and fell short in their bid for third place. Dunkin led Central with 21 points on 10 of 12 shooting, as Ver Meer and Graham added 12 and 11. Shields scored 10 for Penn in the lopsided game.
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Arden Johnston
Central
Penn
Dunkin
Wieir
Junior Dunkin
Bob Ver Meer
Bob Graham
Shields
Simpson
Simpson opens strong to beat Central 71 58 in Tuesday clash
Simpson built a 16-12 lead and expanded to 28-36 at halftime before pulling away 42-53 by the third. Central faltered as fouls and quick Simpson scoring, led by Beane with 19, Haughey’s four quick field goals, and Graham Ver Hoef Vander Linden’s 10s, sealed the win 71-58 over Central on Tuesday.
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Simpson
Qarter
Central
Cleven
Mathew
Haughey
Bob Graham
Arnie Ver Hoef
Bob Vander Linden
Beane
Women of Otley Observe World Day Prayer Service
Otley congregation plans World Day of Prayer at Otley Reformed Church on Friday February 29 at 2:00 PM. Theme Christ, our Hope. Attendees include local church groups and Bible Hour societies with a playlet and special music. Offering supports migrants, sharecroppers, Indian Christian training, and other needs designated by the national World Day of Prayer committee.
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Otley
Otley Reformed Church
Otley Christian
Bethel Lies Aid
Tools Chapel
Ladies Aid
Sunshine Bible Hour
Banner Bearers Society
Natonal Committee
Cloth swallowing fatal for Guthrie Center child Charlene Foglesong
Charlene Kay Foglesong of Guthrie Center died after choking on a piece of cloth causing an airway obstruction. The illness and death were reported as resulting from the incident.
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Charlene Kay Foglesong
Guthrie Center
NIBBELINK G W 75 DIES IN DES MOINES HOSPITAL
G W Nibbelink aged 75 died at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines on Tuesday February 19 1952. Funeral services are set for Friday February 22 at 1 30 PM from the First Christian Reformed Church.
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G. W. Nibbelink
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
First Christian Reformed Church
Martenis Kamerick dies aged 66 in Pella area
Martenis Kamerick born March 28, 1885 west of Pella Howell neighborhood. He married kverdina Sehut on October 21, 1908 and leaves wife, nine children, 26 grandchildren with one grandchild deceased. Survived by three brothers and two sisters, affiliations with First Christian Reformed church. Died February 18, 1952 aged 66 years 10 months 18 days.
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Aouthwest
Pella
Howell
Kverdina Sehut
John
Henrietta
Layton Mathes
Bertha
Clifford Mathes
Knoxville
Effle
George de Wit) Waller
Martenis Jr
Ottumwa
Marie
Anthony Langstra
First
Christian Reformed Church
Funeral service details from two churches reported
At 1 80 p m from the Co operaniv Garden Chapel and at 2 00 p m from the First Christian Re formed church the Rev H Vroon officiated burial followed at Oakwood cemetery.
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First Christian ‘Reformed Church
8. Vroon
Oakwood Cemetery
Thanking Friends and Neighbors for Support After Loss
The Kam erick family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who aided and comforted them after Martenis Kamerick fell ill and died. They acknowledge sympathy, condolences, and flowers offered as tokens of respect by Mrs. Martenis Kamerick and the children and grandchildren.
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Martenis Kamerick
Guthrie County Farmers Rally Against Cattle Rustlers
Over 100 farmers from Guthrie and four neighboring counties gathered at the Guthrie courthouse to declare war on cattle rustlers. They reported losses totaling $100,000 over the past two years and pledged unity to combat the thefts.
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Guthrie County
Guthrie
Clarin Ching Parties Found 72 Year Old Patient Dead
After a 14 hour search, authorities found Johanna Anderson, age 72, who had been a patient at the local health institute. She died from exposure following her disappearance.
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Clarin Ching
Johanna Anderson
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the Yellowing
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Barbara
Phyllis ‘Ann
van Horne
Town
Tom Elwood
LaVerne Hobbs
David
Danny All
Monroe
Jacob Stiernemann
Lavonne
Mae Stiernemann
Ishmeal Miller
Reasner
Fred Breuklander
Glen
Oskaloos
Len Kaldenberg
Mrs
Alice (Isaac) van Nimwegen
Central Campus
Central Debaters
Nebraska
Keables
Chronicle
Second Reformed Church
Church OF the Open Bible
Eaglettes
Women of
Baler
Leslie Bogaards
Walraven
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Tony Nibbelink
Dog Licenses
City OF
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