Central College Excels at Nebraska Debate Tourney
Central College earned excellent ratings in all three events at the University of Nebraska Debate and Discussion Tournament in Lincoln on Feb 22. Johannes Niemeyer of the Netherlands scored excellent for his original oration, while Shirley Kooistra, Alvin Poppen and the freshman team earned high marks in debate, with the next contest set for Grinnell March 7 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Johannes Niemeyer
Netherlands
Shirley Kooistra
Newton
Alvin Poppen
Sioux Center
Geraldine van Houweling
Oskaloosa
Geraldine Punt
Shirley Kooi
Grinnell
Cunera van Emmerik
Church Notes Leads Worship and Revival Services Plan
Rev and Mrs C O Anderson lead Sunday services at 9 45 a m and 11 a m with communion and evening evangelistic services. Overcomer's Hour at 6 30 p m and special music. Midweek revival with Dutch Evangelists John Groen starts Wednesday 7 46 p m. Saturday junior church invites all children.
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C. O. Anderson
John Groen
Local residents travel and moves across Mahaska area
Mr. and Mrs. Awtry of Tomah Wisconsin visited relatives including Mrs. Ransom Awtry and Mrs. Luella Van Dusseldorp. Numerous move notices span from Oska to Monroe and Pella with changes of address, farm relocations, hospitalizations, births, and military connections involving residents and relatives such as Van Dusseldorp, De Hamer, Steenhoek, Hagen, Roosenboom, Kaldenberg, and Vriezelaar, plus vet and aviation notes and a farewell church gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Awtry
Tomah
Wisconsin
Ransom Awtry
Luella van Dusseldorp
van Dusseldorp
Knoxville
Lerman Zwank
William C. Schultze
Chevrolet
J. A. Kuyper
Oldsmobile
Dodge
Presbyterian Church
Ben Fynaardt
Bernie
Murray
Jaardts
New Sharon
Oska
Joosa
Henry A. Roose
Taintor
Arie A. van Weelden, Jr
Pella
Iowa
Dick Pleima
Grinnell
Ressner
Harold Nicowsma
Eddyville
Oskaloosa
Red Cross Directory List of School District Contacts
A continuation listing numerous school districts and local leaders including Richland Otley Monroe Pella and Pella area names such as Doris Franje John Keuning Gradus Schnkel Richard Steenhoek Elmer Nollen and Bernie Van Roekel. The compiled roster names choral and district roles across the region with numerous Otley Pella R lines and wards.
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Richland
Doris Franje
Otley
Peter Rus
Lawrence Dykstra
Cincinnati
Y Vander Ploeg
Monroe
Henry Hulleman
R. D. Vander Waal Jr
Pleasant Grove
Marion van Haaften
David Verros
Alvin Ver Dught
Otley Summit
Roy van Essen
John Vriezelaar
Marion Hiemstra
Fair
Pella
Lawrence Blom
Pélla
Valley
Dick de Heus, Ch
M.N. Vander Linden
Ralph G. Kuiper
Pella R
Henry Rus
Ryn Stursma
Harold J. Veenstra
J. Harry Boot
Ben den Adel
Ed Keuning
Paul Dykstra
Paul Nieuwsma
Bunker Hill
Albert R. Rietveld
Elton Ver Ploeg
Myron Nollen
Battle Ridge
John Menninga
Bernie van Roekel
Cornie van der Waal
Pella East Silver Grove
Elmer Nollen
Gerard M. Gosselink
Dick W. Gosselink
Speech and Hearing Checks For Several Grade Levels
Old cases to be checked and all third, sixth, and ninth grade students tested for hearing. Referrals from last year, all who may have hearing loss, ear diseases, or need retests will be included. A follow up in about a month. tests conducted by a graduate speech therapist and hearing technician.
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Pella High School
Lake Prairie
Summit
Fair Oaks
Otley
Pella
Future Farmers and Parents Enjoyed Evening Together
The Pella Chapter Future Farmers of America held its annual parent and son banquet on February 21 at the Second Reformed Church dining room. About one hundred attendees heard introductions, reports on chapter projects, treasury status, and remarks from state leaders about benefits of FFA and agricultural study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Future Farmers of America, F.F.A
Second Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
William van Houweling
F.F.A
Ralph’ Ver Ploeg
Ralph
Charles Beintema
C. Vanden Baard
Don Blom
RRA
Ver Ploeg
Orlo de Bruin
Pella Chayter
Norman Vanden Baard
Treasury
Gerald F. Barton
Iowa F.F.A. Association
Clarence Zeigler
Leroy Nuchteren
Miss Tusseling
Carroll Boot
Ralph Ver Ploeg
Day of Prayer gains world reach in 1961 drive
The Day of Prayer began in 1920 as a missions focus and became a World Day of Prayer in 1927. By 1961 it was observed in 17 000 U S communities and nearly 100 foreign countries, including satellite states and crisis regions. Movements fund six projects—three foreign and three domestic—supporting Christian colleges and leaders, literacy for women and children, foreign students, Indian education and leadership, migrant and sharecropper ministry, and native church work, with U S offerings rising from 2000 to 200000 in nine years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.A
Orient
America
U.S
Alaska
Cook
Phoenix
Arizona
U. S
Bible School and Services at Pinches Church Schedule
George T Pinches leads a Bible School at 9 30 a m followed by the Lord s Supper and Word of God at 10 30 a m The Gospel service at 7 80 p m features Mr Pinches subject Does God do With the Christian s Sins Thursday evening 7 30 p m Bible talk titled Times of Refreshing Come Workmanship times listed as well
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Pinches
Mr. Pinches
Femid Ee
Edward H Tanis Broadcast Schedule on KEBS
Minister Edward H Tanis hosts services and programs on KEBS including Sunday School at 9 30 morning and a Lenten series No 7 30 Exposition of I Cor 15 Midweek prayer meeting and youth and college Christian Endeavor activities listed with times and topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Tanis
College C. E
Sunday Church Schedule and Broadcast Time
The program lists 9 30 a m Bible school Our Beloved Barnabas 10 45 am The Sunday Morning Service by Rev T Baker 6 30 p m Junior C E Growing in Friendliness by Elmer De Bruin 6 30 p m Intermediate C E ce ee p m Senior and College 7 30 p m The Sunday Evening Service by G T Van der Lugt 7 30 p m Wednesday hour of prayer and praise Third Church welcomes all to services Temple Time Ref Church in America radio broadcast 2 00 p m Sunday over station L 1640 ke Waterloo Ind Message by Rev Henry Bast radio pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnabas
Rev. T. Baker
C. E
Elmer de Bruin
C. E. Ce Ee
G. T. ‘van der Lugt
Third Church
Temple Time
Church In America
Waterloo
Henry Bast
Isaiah 53 10 Sermon and L Ver Meer Conducts Service
A church announces a 9 30 a m service with the message It pleased the Lord to bruise him and a 1 30 p m service conducted by Rev L Ver Meer Highlighting the schedule and the preacher for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah
Rev. L. Ver Meer
First Reformed Church Service Schedule
Anthony Haverkamp leads Sunday services at 9 30 a m Sunday School Our Beloved Barnabas 10 45 morning worship The Suffering Servant I Rejected evening praise Junior Christian Endeavor 7 30 p m Intermediate Christian Endeavor Senior Endeavor 7 30 p m Mid week Prayer and Praise Service Psalm 119 161 168
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Anthony Haverkamp
Barnabas
Worshi
Alvary
Saint Mary Catholic Church Mass Schedule
The Catholic parish invites worshippers to attend Mass each Sunday at eight in the morning at Saint Mary Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary Catholic Church
Bible Memorization Essay Contests Open
Three Bible and Christian Education contests are open to Cen tral year students. Prizes include Decastra Bible prizes of $5.00 and a $26.00 Chris tian Education award for essays. Bible memorization rewards are $6.00 and $4.00. Topics cover Religious Education and Mark's Gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denstra
Asceman Coles
Straton
Beardales
Silent Prayer Observances Unite Nations in Quest for Peace
A Baptist Missions excerpt reflects women reforming prayer and unity through translating programs for branch churches. It recalls 17 000 observances last year in the United States with a daylong silent meditation at the unfinished United Nations headquarters drawing diverse denominations and nations toward shared peace in Christ Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of God
Margaret T. Applegarth
Missions
Baptist International Magazine
U. S
United Nations
New York City
Atomic energy used in processing Gates tires
Gates Rubber Company of Denver uses a tiny piece of Strontium 90 to gauge weight and density of rubberized tire cords in production. The radioactive material provides precise measurement as fabric moves through the line, enabling accuracy to .001 pounds per square yard. Oak Ridge, Tennessee is noted as the source of the material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Schiebout
Gates Rubber Company
Denver
Colorado
Dutchmen season finale falls to Dubuque 65 to 52
Central's Flying Dutchmen lost final 1951-52 game to Dubuque 65 to 52. Dubuque built a large halftime lead, then held Central within striking distance until a late fourth quarter outburst by Dubuque. Bob Purcell led scoring late. Arnie Ver Hoef topped Central with 16 points.
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Arden Johnston
Central
Dubuque
Bob Purcell
Arnie Ver Hoef
Glenn Bergman
Bob van der Linden
Ver Heef
Ver Meer
Graham
Dunkin
Borgman
Starr
Bush
Clippenger
Van Hemert Wins Freedoms Foundation Award Honor
Harry Van Hemert of Syracuse lakeside is a second place winner in the Freedoms Foundation annual contest. He will receive 200 dollars and an honor medal for his hand drawn Educational Map and Chart service creating 38 charts, 20 ready for entry, to teach American government and history in grades five through eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry van Hemert
Freedoms Foundation
Syracuse-Wawasee Journal
Syracuse
Indiana
Pella
John van Hemert
Main Street
Papakeechie Lake
Freedoms
Valley Forge, Pa
van Hemert
Rollin Posey
Northwestern University
Robert B. Weaver
Goshen
Kenneth D. Wells
The
Foundation
Hemert
Valley Forge
David Zurvel
Syracuse Lake
Joseph Kies
Wawatee Lake
Ille
Fort Wayne
Indopolis
Mishawake
Weat Lafayette
Gerrit Aalbers Obituary in Oakwood Cemetery News
Gerrit Aalbers born March 81 1889 in Coaterbeeks Netherlands died February 18 1952 at Retreat Hospital Des Moines Iowa after five months illness age 62 years 10 months 18 days. Survived by wife Maj Poortinga four children twelve grandchildren six brothers two sisters and many relatives. services February 21 1951 at Co operative Garden Chapel and First Reformed Church officiated by Reverend A Haverkamp burial Oakwood Cemetery.
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Gerrit Aalbers
Marinus Aalbers
Hendricka Hols
Coaterbeeks
Netherlands
Des Moines
Towa
United States
Eddyville
Otley
Cornelia de Joe
Gysbert
Co-operative Garden
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemetery
Gratitude to community for Gerrit Aalbers’ illness and passing
We thank friends and neighbors for their kindness to Gerrit Aalbers during his illness and after his death. We gratefully acknowledge expressions of sympathy and flowers sent as tokens of regard to our father, grandfather, and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Aalbers
G. W. Nibbelink
Rev. S. Vroon
G W Nibbelink dies at 75 in Des Moines hospital
Gerrit William Nibbelink born March 20 1876 in Doodewaard Netherlands died February 19 1952 at Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines at age 75. He came to America at age 7 settled in Jasper County married Hendrika Engbers February 9 1899. Survived by 9 children 12 grandchildren and a sister. wife Hendrika preceded him in death.
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Gerrit William Nibbelink
Stoffel Everard Nibbelink
Henrietta Ida Wilhelmina Krusemann
Doodewaard
Gelderland
Netherlands
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Iowa
America
Jasper Co
Hendrika Engbers
Henrietta
Albert
Pella
Steve
Pearl William
Henry
Ton
Wilma
Connie
Ida
John Kloosterman
Peoria
Marie
Wilbert Schut
Gerrit Vander Hart
Hendrika
C. Nibbelink
Christian Reformed Church
First Christian Reformed Church
Adam P De Yong Rites Held in Tipton Oklahoma
Adam P De Yong born June 8 1865 near Pella Iowa died February 16 1962 at his daughter Mia Hartwig s home in Tipton Oklahoma Funeral services were held at First Methodist Church on February 19 with Rev T A Fowler and Rev Luther Cox assisting Survivors include one daughter Mrs Chas Hartwig four sons Gerrit A John Adrian and Henry De Yong of Tipton and one son Adrian of Amarillo Texas eleven grandchildren seven great grandchildren one brother Adrian of Pella and one sister Mrs R J Hamill Grandfield Oklahoma Attendees from Iowa included John Van Roekel Monroe and Mrs Harold Terpstra Monroe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam P. de Yong
Pella
Iowa
Mia
Artwig
Tipton
Oklahoma
First Methodist Church
T. A. Fowler
Luther Cox
The
Baptist Church
de Yong
Chas
Hartwig
Gerrit A
Local residents listed in Pel ia and Harvey notices
Joe, Mrs A W De Penning, Mr Dick Boot, Mr and Mrs Bert Van Roekel and son Bernie of Pel ia, Mr and Mrs Herman Swank of Harvey are named in a regional record list.
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Joe
A. W. de Penning
Dick Boot
Bert van Roekel
Bernie All
Pelia
Herman Swank
Harvey
Death of Gysbert Vos Farm Neighbor Near Pella
Gysbert Vos died February 25 at age 79, living one mile east of Pella. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2:00 PM at Third Reformed Church, with Rev. A Haverkamp officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery. A fuller obituary appears in The Chronicle March 6.
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Gysbert Vos
Pella
Third Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemetery
Vos
Dirk J. van Ryswyk obituary notice in Prairie City
Funeral services for Dirk J. van Ryswyk to be held February 29 at 1 30 p m at the Christian Reformed Church Prairie City. Burial will follow at Waveland Cemetery in Prairie.
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Piste A A Ryswyk
Christian Reformed Church
Prairie City
Waveland Cemetery
Prairie
Legion Post Exceeds 1952 Membership Quota in Iowa
Post 89 announces 222 members, six above the 216 quota for 1952. Commander Max G. Schakel says two boys from Pella High and Pella Christian High will be selected to vie for a trip to Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge June 1 to 8. The post continues outreach to eligible Legionnaires and notes ongoing events including a county pancake feed and Marion County Legion gathering.
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van Veen-Van Hemert Legion Post
Pella
Pella Christian High
Hawkeye Boys State
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Iowa
Max G. Schakel
C. C. Buerkens
Pella Public Schools
F. M. Huizenga
Pella Christian High School
Possibl Post
Legion
Wm. C. Palmer
Baty-Tucker Legion
Knoxville
Marion County
Marion County Legion
Gerrit H. Klein
U. S
Veteran’s
Post
Oren S. van Ni
Organ Recital At Sully Church Friday Evening
An organ recital sponsored by the Young People's Society of Sully Christian Reformed Church will be held Friday February 29 at 7 30 p m. Edgerton Minnesota organist A Hartog will perform classical and sacred numbers with a Girl's Trio performing special numbers. An offering will be taken to reduce the organ debt and all are welcome.
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Sully
Card of Thanks From Willemsens Expresses Gratitude
Card of Thanks thanks friends and relatives for cards notes and letters. Mr and Mrs Will H Willemsen extend appreciation to those who sent support during their time of need and share in the grateful sentiment.
Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Recovery
A note of gratitude from Mrs. Clarence Ver Meer thanks relatives friends and visitors for prayers visits and support while hospitalized and after returning home, saying these kindnesses will be long remembered.
Thanking Friends on Our 25th Wedding Anniversary
A note of gratitude to friends for remembered kindness on our 25th wedding anniversary. Meet Henry Stursma.
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Henry Stursma
Dena Roose Thanks Supporters After Hospital Stay
Dena Roose expresses gratitude to friends and family for prayers visits cards and letters during hospitalization and after returning home noting their support was greatly appreciated.
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Dena Roose
Pothoven Couple Salute 30th Wedding Anniversary
Sincere thanks to our many beredits on our 30th wedding anniversary February 15. Mr and Mrs Otto J Pothoven Route 2 Pella celebrate a milestone with gratitude and best wishes.
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Otto J. Pothoven
Pella
Thankful note from recovering patient in Iowa hospitals
A grateful message from Con Ver Ploeg Route 8 Pella thanks relatives for their cards and visits while hospitalized at Mahaska Hospital Oska loosa and Iowa City. He especially appreciates Rev. Haver and Rev. Anderson for their support and looks forward to home cooking and renewed strength to begin turning the dirt in spring.
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Mahaska
Oskaloosa
Iowa City
Haver
Neighborhood thanks for prayers and kindness
Mrs. Gerrit Vander Wiel of Pella Iowa expresses gratitude for neighbors and friends who remembered her with prayers cards letters and flowers during her hospital stay in Des Moines and after returning home showing appreciation for their kindness.
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Des Moines
Gerrit Vander
49th Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Acknowledged
A note of thanks to friends and relatives for their support during our 49th wedding anniversary celebration on February 24. Appreciation extended for visits, cards, and well wishes from family and community members, signed by Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Visscher Town.
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Jacob Visscher
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Church OF the Open Bible
Anne B. Beyer
Leighton
Robert J. Rozenboom
Reasner
Glen Cowell
Sandra Sue
Larry Glen
Bloomfield
Mrs. Cowell
Harry Braam
Herma Cowell
John Beyer
John Veenstra
Walter Dammand
W. A. Vriezelaar
D. W. Vriezelaar
Irene Hawk
Don
Offut Air Base
Omaha
U. S. Air Force
Gordon Rugaard
St. Louis
L. de Vries
Wm. Rugaard
Sgt
Joe McLeane
John Vanden Berg
Long Beach
Cal
Air Base
Marion L. Meyers
Shockley
Thomas Kenworthy
New Orleans
Keith McFadden
Near Otley
Meyers
Mary Lou Ten Hagen
Robert van Roekel
Baby
Flint
Michigan
Louis van Roekel
Ruth Barthou
A. C. Kuyper
Harriet Kuyper
William Onstine
Holland
Tra Hesselink
Norman W. Nieuwsma
Great Lakes
Ill
Len Kaldenberg
University Hospital
Kaldenberg
Tunis Kooyman
Bert Vander Werff
Wayne
Ackley
R. J. Rozeboom
T. G. Fultz
Walter Heyveld
Mercy Hospital
Kenneth
Norman Robus
Mercy
John Bandstra
Boy
H. L. Renaud
Robert Renaud
Alfred Steenhoek
Mahaska Hospital
John Hagen
Arthur Weelden
Neal Vanday
Jacob de Hamer
East First St
East Second Street
RED Cross
Frank de Jong
Henry B. Ver Meer
Ant. K. van Zee
Leroy Vroom
Sandridge Simon
G. Ter Louw
Peter Zwank
Pell
Gerrit Byam
Bella Be
Speech
Valley School
Pleasant Hill
Perry
Pleat Valley
Red Rock
Summit Township
DAY OF Prayer
Christ Jesus
Dirk J. van Ryswyk
Legion Post
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L H. W. Willemsen
Mrs. Clarence Ver Meer
Gamblen
Joe Stientjes
Vanden Berg
Vis
Vos Farm
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