Legion Post talks building plans and welcome home dinner
Van Veen Van Hemert Post of the Legion plans a welcome home dinner in April for World War II and World War I veterans. The Building Committee and Trustees discussed enlarging Memorial Hall, adding a second floor and basement, a large Memorial Lobby, expanded kitchen, and new ground floor meeting space to serve more veterans, with financing questions and further meetings planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Veen-Van Hemert
Legion
Kramer
Herman Veenstra
Pella
H D Wormhoudt Killed When Hit by Car in Chicago
Henry D Wormhoudt a former Pella clothing dealer and local real estate man, was killed in Chicago Monday evening after being struck by a car while walking home from a streetcar stop. Relatives in Pella learned of the death from an apartment neighbor. D Wormhoudt of Newton, en route from California, went to Chicago to arrange for the body’s return to Pella for burial with funeral plans likely at Van Dyk Funeral Home on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Wormhoudt
Pella
Chicago
Mr. Wormhoudt
D. Wormhoudt
Newton
California
van Dyk Funeral Home
March to Bring Four Art Events To the College
A slate of exhibitions unfolds in March at the college galleries. From March 1 to 18 a Museum of Modern Art panel display will be shown in Douwstra Chapel Foyer. The Little Gallery hosts Kathe Kollwitz lithographs and a Leonardo Scholte memorial show opens March 14 with open houses. An illustrated talk on Contemporary will be held March 14 in Room 4 with lantern slides from the American Federation of Art.
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Douwstra Chapel
Museum of Modern Art
New York City
Little Gallery
Central Hall
Kathe Kollwitz
Germany
Leonora Scholte
Polla
American Federation of Art
Washington, D. C
Memorial service for Albert Meinders held February 26th
Memorial services honored T/5 Albert J. Meinders who died January 2 1946 in Jensen Korea. Born March 28 1918 near Leighton Iowa he married Ana Mae Dykstra in 1941 and leaves a son Larry Gene, parents, three brothers, a sister, and other relatives. A letter from Chaplain George C Laurie conveyed condolences and noted full military honors at burial in Seoul Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Meinders
N. T. Meinders
Leighton
Iowa
Ana Mae Dykstra
Larry Gene
Tim
Rose Hill
Everett
Gilbert
Pella
Clara
Raymond Groenenboom
Jensen Korea
Annie M. Meinders
Gist Ordnance Group
APO
San Francisco
Calif
Ralph Dyksten Otley
Jowa
Meinders
United States Army Forces
Korea
Central Cemetery
Seoul
George C.’Laurie
Gisf Ord
Grp
Dr Shafer Reviews Japan and Civil Mission Impact
Dr L J Shafer shared an intimate view of postwar Japan at a Washington banquet and public meetings. He praised the civilian mission entering Japan after VJ Day, noted church leaders and enlisted men, and urged integrity among Washington leaders. He expressed confidence in MacArthur’s guidance and a patient path to a strong civil administration in Japan. He also highlighted Emperor Hirohito’s audience and Ferris Seminary at Yokohama, where Shafer once served as principal and hopes to see it reopen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Loman J. Shafer
Japan
Special Assembly
Third Reformed Church
Shafer
Federal Council of Churches
MacArthur
di Shafer
Douglas MacArthur
Far East
Hirohito
Ferris Seminary
Yokohama
Special Speakers Planned at Douwstra Chapel
Central College schedules two talks at Douwstra Chapel. Dr. John W Beardslee Jr president of New Brunswick Theological Seminary speaks Friday March 8 at 8:00 a.m. The public is invited. Dr Richard Paul Graebel pastor Ottumwa will discuss Church and Destiny Thursday March 7 at 11:00. Everyone is welcome.
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John W. Beardslee
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
Central College
Douwstra Chapel
Beardstoo
Graebel
Richard Paul Graebel
First Presbyterian Church of
Ottumwa
Federated Club
Veryone
World Day of Prayer gathering for children
A meeting for children is planned on March 8 at 4 o clock in the basement of the First Reformed Church. The event invites local children to participate in the World Day of Prayer activities and reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Commission on Church Union Met In Holland Michigan
The Commission on Union of the Reformed and United Presbyterian Churches met in Holland Michigan Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss constitution doctrine church government and legal aspects of union. Rev RJ Vanden Berg led active members in guiding the discussions as committees reported progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission On Union of the Reformed and United Presbyterian Churches
Holland
Michigan
RJ. Vanden Berg
Service of Recognition at 1st Ref Church
A recognition service for World War II veterans was held at the First Reformed Church on Tuesday evening February 19. The program included processional invocation hymns and remarks by Rev A Haverkamp and Rev Leroy Nattres with an address by a male quartet and benediction. Fifty four names appeared on the honor roll with two listed as having given their lives: David D Naktngboren and Grit H Wormhoudt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
W. Boseh
Leroy Nattres
Gerard Gosselink
Harry Nieuewendorp
David D. Nanktgeboren
Grit H. Wormhoudt
Nse
Farm Bureau Meeting At Otley School House
Lake Prairie and Summit Townships Farm Bureau members will hold their monthly meeting at Otley School House on Friday March 1 starting at 7 20 PM. Entertainment and pictures are planned and a cordial invitation is extended to members and farm folks to attend.
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Farm Bureau
Lake Prairie
Summit Townships
Otley School
Women of Pella Red Cross finish diaper project
The Pella Red Cross chapter led by Mrs. D. C. Renaud saw eight local groups contribute to a diaper production drive. Two thousand cloth diapers were made for foreign relief using local funds. Additional robes for male convalescents are planned, with funds also provided locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
D. C. Renaud
The
Red Cross
Robert Lautenbach
Central College Y.W.C.A
Jane Rozendaal
Chmn
Pro Wos
Mra
Hattie van Cleace
Girls League of Second Reformed Church
Tunis Prins
Baptist Aid
J. G. Boat
Catholic Aid
C. "Vander Linden
Ladies Mission Society
H. K. Pals
Chmn. “and Dorcas ‘Society
Church
Steve de Cook
Red Cross Chapter
Pella Youth Rally Invites Local Youth to Des Moines Event
Des Moines Youth for Christ hosts bi weekly rally featuring Rev Hager of Chit eaygo Illinois and Dr Mauger of Bethany Reformed Chicago. The event at Hoyt Sherman auditorium March 2 at 7 30 pm offers music testimonies and prayers with free admission for Pella residents.
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Hager
Chit Eaygo
Ilinois
Des Moines
Hoyt Sherman Race Auditorium
Mauger
Bethany Reformed Church
Chicago
Chicago Christ In Business Men's Committee
WMBL
Moody Bible Institute
Russian Gospel Missionary Society
Reformed Church In
Americ
Classis of
Particular Synod of
General Synod’ Permanent Committee On Evangelism
Oreign Reformed Church In
America
General Synod of the Reformed Church In America
Pella
Ral College
Pelli
Iowa
United States
Canada
Youth For Christ
16Th & Woodland
Help Clothe Nine Poor Dutch Children Appeal
The Meulpolder brothers from Holland show ongoing relief efforts by sending clothing packages to needy locals and overseas connections. A Rot terdam family now living in a nearby town sent a grateful letter, illustrating the reach of their charitable work.
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Meulpolder Brothers
Holland
Dan
Rotterdam
Manssluis
Dan Meulpolder
South Main
George
England
Lutamo
Jesus
Bailunda
West Africa
Europe
British Bible Society
Africa
Ava Johnson to Speak at Federated Club Meeting
The Farmers Night School banquet at Memorial Hall drew 160 attendees with a fine Legion Auxiliary prepared dinner. Miss Ava Johnson, noted author and radio commentator, will address the Women's Federated club next Tuesday March 5 on Real Foreign Affairs after her prominent work on international social and political issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Farmers Night School
Legion Auxiliary
William van der Lugt
Tunis Kempkes
Henry Cox
Kempkes
Warner van de Voort
Chamber of Commerce
Dick Boot
Gerrit van Haalen
Jacob de Haan Jr
Ava Johnson
Women’s Federated
Johnson
Europe
Near East
Van Sittert Receives Medal for Draft Board Service
William D. Van Sittert of Pella was honored February 19 in Des Moines for service on the Marion County Draft Board. A medal issued by Governor Robert Tue was presented, alongside long-serving chair Marcus Stickle and others including Lew Newton Loyd Way and George Zondervan. The board’s initial members and chief clerk Marin Flanders were noted for their roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. van Sittert
Pella
Des Moines
Marion County Draft Board
Robert Tue
van Sittert
Marcus Stickle
Lew T. Newton
Servi Loyd Way
George Zonder
Van
C. M. Gilson
John Price
E.s.coulter
Marin Flanders
Dr. F Carpenter Died Sunday in Reasnor
Doctor Frank Carpenter longtime Reasnor resident died at his home Sunday after illness spanning the Christmas season. Aged 78, he served as a physician through the war era and was survived by his wife, one son Dr. Bred Carpenter of Newton, a daughter and several stepchildren.
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F. Carpenter
Reasnor
Frank Carpenter
Florida
Bred Carpenter
Newton
Town
Wive
World Day of Prayer observed at Baptist Church Friday
Women of Pella join World Day of Prayer at the Baptist Church with Dr. Gerrit Van der Lugt as speaker. A children’s service meets at 4 PM in First Reformed Church basement, and the church bell will ring at 2 PM for a moment of quiet prayer.
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Pella
Baptist Church
Gerrit van der Lugt
Central College
First Reformed Church
Margaret Applegarth
mid-Pacific
China
India
Burma
Africa
Dondi
A Daily Prayer for 1946 ORD
A Daily Prayer for 1946 ORD invites reflection on peace and mercy. It urges sowing love where there is hatred and offering pardon where there is injury while seeking to console and understand others. The prayer emphasizes giving and forgiveness as paths to eternal life.
Marshall Co Planning for Big Canning Season
The Marshall Canning Company plans a busy season with over half of six hundred acres contracted for tomatoes. Direct seeding will be used on forty percent of fields, an innovation from last year’s trial with hardy, fruitful plants. Pumpkins will be planted on a few acres, potentially expanding operations and employment after the tomato season.
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Marshall Canning Company
A. M. Sels
Pella
Sols
Little Dutch advance with easy 62 27 win in tourney
The Little Dutch reached the second round of the State Sectional Tournament by defeating Pleasantville 62 to 27 on Tuesday night. A win over New Sharon on Saturday would place Polla in the District Tournament next weekend at an unannounced center, while Bussey won comfortably over Sully in the opening game.
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Pleasantville
New Sharon
Polla
Bussey
Sully
Raiders win five night event with 82 to 18 score
The Raiders recorded an 82 to 18 victory in a five night event earning a Thursday game at Pella Christian against Searsboro. Friday features a match against Monroe with opening tip at 7 pm.
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Raiders
Searsboro
Pella Christian
Monroe
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van Gorp
Stev. S. Vroon
Lester Muller
Andrew Kuiper
Simon van Dusseldorp
Verna Vander Keift
Lester Mulle
L. J. Shafer
Commission On Church Union
Holland, Mich
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Pella Red Cross
D.M
H. J. Hager
Chicago Reformed Church
Vander Lugt
Miss Johnson
AAA
Lowa Farm Burea Federation
KXEL
Waterloo
Mi Johnson
Lowa
van Haalen
M. M. Dockendorf
Mr. Dockendorff
Pella High
Rempires
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Slelbay
Sntewe
Henry Pethoven
Pella Rea
101 de Haan Jr
Miss Ava Johnson
Johannesburg
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Forman College
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Alaska
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Marshall Co
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