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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1957

Page

2

Locals note hospital visits and moves in Knoxville area

In Knoxville area news Mr. and Mrs Wayne Pos and others attend William Scott's funeral near Burlington Iowa. Hospital stays include Mrs Lloyd E Van Zante and Herbert Vander Waal in Oskaloosa Mercy Hospital. New Virginia Iowa residents enter Lincoln Building school. Families relocate from Otley to nearby farms and extended kin celebrate milestones as Delray Chevrolet deliveries shift local ownership.

Wayne Pos Henry van Ekeren Eva Petersma Florence Taylor Alvin van Ekeren Kate van Ekeren Henry Knoxville William Scott Scott Burlington Iowa Lloyd E. van Zante Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa James L. Nugteren Mercy Herbert Vander, Waal Mahaska Hospital Morris Rozendaal Sully Mahaska Ernest Hunzuiker Larry Renaud New Virginia Towa Lincoln Building Lloyd Beyers C. I. Hersom Hazel Street Bobby Joseph Marlin Rodney Calla Dan Meulpolder Pella San Jose Calif

Church Notes George T. Pinches Preacher Schedule

George T. Pinches leads morning Bible school at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m services with the Lord's Supper. Evening Gospel service at 7 30 p m. Subject: Human Brotherhood or the Brotherhood of Christ to Which Do You Belong. On March 5 at 7 30 p m Pinches presents The Divine and Ancient Picture of the New Who Holds the Pre Eminence.

George T. Pinches Bible School Human Brotherhood Brotherhood of Christ Mr. Pinches

Sunday Services Listed by Minister Thomas Boslooper

Minister Thomas Boslooper announces services for Sunday March 3. The program includes Do You Dare to Pray at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School at 10:55 a.m. Junior C. EB at 2:00 p.m. and a combined Intermediate, High School, and College C.F. at 6:30 p.m. A 7:30 p.m. sermon will be delivered by Rev. John Buteyn, Synodical Representative of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Reformed Church.

Thomas Boslooper

Ridder to Lead Lenten Worship and Evening Service

Herman J. Ridder to lead 9:30 a.m. morning worship on Lent and negative thinking. Western Seminary choir performs. Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. topics include The Great Confession. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. features Dr. Tena Hoikeboer, former missionary in China and the Philippines. Wednesday Christian Fellowship 7:30 p.m. All welcome.

Herman J. Ridder Western Seminary Choir Great Confession Tena Hoikeboer China Philippines Christian Fellowship

Miss Jeanette Veldman Guest Speaker at Sunday Services

Miss Jeanette Veldman missionary on our Arabian mission field will speak at the morning service with 10 50 am Sunday School hour The Great Confession A 6 30 pm Sr C E Intermediate C E and Sr G E Y F 7 30 pm evening praise The service led by a student from Western Theological Seminary and the seminary men's chorus will provide music Family Night is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 pm Temple Time airs Sundays on KBOE at 8 00 am KNWS at 4 00 pm and KXEL at 9 30 pm with music by the Temple Time choir and a message by Rev Henry Bast radio minister

Jeanette Veldman Great Confession Sr. C. E. Intermediate C. E Our Western Theological Seminary Third Church Temple Time KBOE KNWS KXEL Henry Bast

100 Years of Witnessing at Trinity Church

Wm. C. De Jong pastor invites for a centennial observance at Franklin and East Third Streets. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Sunday School hour and 0 p.m. combined C. E. Y. F. will host guest speaker Mrs. Jacob Holler, missionary. 7:30 p.m. evening worship with Mrs. Holler as guest speaker. Trinity Church extends a cordial welcome.

Wm. C. de Jong Franklin and East Third Streets C. E S Y. F Jacob Holler Trinity Church

Church of the Open Bible Service Schedule and Events

The Church of the Open Bible lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Les son Christ the Compassionate Friend and morning worship at 11 00 a m led by the pastor An evening evangelistic service is set for 7 30 p m with 6 30 p m Overcomers and 7 15 p m nova chord hymn time The Ladies Dorcas meet Thursday March 7 at Gerrit Wittenburg Otley Our Divisional Spring Conference is March 4 6 at Ottumwa A Missionary Rally Monday and musical by Open Bible College Tuesday Rev Frank Smith speaks March 1957 on Seven reasons why I believe Jesus can come Mid week service March 6 led by a lay member due to conference and pastor attendance.

Leo de Prenger Alvin van Houwelingen Dorcas Gerrit Wittenburg Otley Ottumwa Open Bible College Frank Smith Jesus

College Radio KEBS Sunday Services Broadcast Schedule

KEBS lists Sunday service broadcasts with times for First Church of Christ Ref., First Baptist, and Trinity Reformed Church. At 2:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays each month, Dutch services from the First or Second Church of the Reformed Faith are aired.

College Radio KEBS First Baptist Church Trinity Reformed Church

First Church Ref. Dr. De Jong Pastor Sermons and Worship

The First Christian Reformed Church presents morning worship with Dr P De Jong titled The Believing Sinner at the Bar of Justice Lord's Day XXIII 11:00 am Sunday School The Unmerciful Servant Matt 18 21 35 am Young People's Fellowship The Spirit and Church Assemblies 7 30 pm evening worship Playing the Man

P. ¥. de Jong Bar of Justice

Morning and Evening Services at Local Church on Sunday

At 604 Jefferson Ave the Rev. Marvin R. Doornbos presides morning worship at 9 and 11 with Sunday School and Young People’s Society. Evening worship follows at 7 80 with a welcoming call to all to worship the Lord.

Jefferson Ave Marvin R. Doornbos

Worship Service and Bible Study Schedule at Arnoli Punt

Worship service led by Arnoli Punt at 9 30. Sunday School at 10 80. Prayer Band plans a meeting with Mrs. Tracey Boyd on Wednesday March 6 at 1 30.

Arnoli Punt Tracey Boyd

St Andrew's Lutheran Church Service and Meetings

Galesburg area church plans Sunday services at St Andrew's with Pastor Carlton F Rohr and Supt Mrs Carroll Mohrdans. Text focuses on Lent services, Holy Communion, confirmation class Saturdays at Kellogg, and church council meeting at St Pauls Des Moines Sunday evening.

Galesburg Carlton F. Rohr Carroll Mohrdans Area Church Council St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Des Moines Kellogg Thurs

First Baptist Church Services at Douwstra Chapel

Everett G Ward minister leads services at Central College in Douwstra Chapel. Sunday 9:30 a.m. church school classes for all ages. 10:45 a.m. worship with communion. Meditation titled The Cup of Sacrifice. 6:30 p.m. Baptist Youth Fellowship for juniors junior high and senior high. Welcoming note to all.

Everett G. Ward Douwstra Chapel Central College Baptist Youth Fellowship

Second Chr Ref Church Worship Service Notice

At 611 East First Street Morning worship led by Rev. L Van Laar at 9:30 am with sermon The Sufferings of Christ. Youth Bible Class invites strangers and all without a church home to join in worship.

East First Street L. van Laar

Reformed Witness Hour Radio Show Promotes Faith

Rev G Lubbers presents a Sunday radio program on KBOE OsKaloosa at 8 30 a m featuring singing and preaching. The broadcast originates from the First Protestant Reformed Church Grand Rapids Michigan and emphasizes distinctively Reformed teachings.

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

Catholic Church Mass Held Sundays at 8 30 Oclock

Sunday mass schedule announced for the local Catholic Church with services set for eight thirty each morning. Parish attendees are advised to arrive early for seating and reflections prior to mass.

Oskaloosa Women Sponsor Psalm Sing in March

On March 16 there will be a Holland Psalm Sing in the First Church Ref. in Oskaloosa sponsored by the Ladies' Bible Hour Society. Following the meeting there will be a social hour. All warmly invited to attend this afternoon of fellowship in singing.

Holland Church of Oskaloosa Ladies’ Bible Hour Society

Our Men in Military Service Soldier of the Month

Pfc. Sidney J. De Jon of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Be Haan, 907 University St., Pel, is named soldier of the month on the Ryukyu Islands. The report highlights his service record and unit assignment amid ongoing operations.

Han Agins DE Baar Ryukyu Islands AHTNC Sidney J. de Jon R. J. Be Haan University St Pel

Soldier of the Month named in La Europe unit

La Iowa Soldier of the Month in the Military Police Group is De Haan a 23 year old who entered the Army in 1955. He trained at Fort Chaffee Arkansas and Fort Gordon Georgia before arriving on Okinawa in March 1956. He attended Central College.

Obituary George Van Gorkom 62 at Des Moines hospital

George Van Gorkom, 62, died in the Veterans' Hospital Des Moines in the early hours of Sunday February 24 Funeral services were held February 27 at 1 15 p m at Van Dyk Duren Funeral Home and at 2 p m at St Andrews Lutheran Church Galesburg Burial followed in the Lutheran cemetery near the church A detailed life story will appear in The Chronicle on March 7.

George van Gorkom Veterans’ Hospital Des Moines van Dyk-Duren St. Andrews Lutheran Church Galesburg V. Gorkom

Ralph Dykstra Dies at 53. Funeral Today in Des Moines

Funeral services for Ralph Dykstra age 53 are scheduled for today Thursday Feb 28 at 1:00 p.m. at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home and 1:30 p.m. at Third Reformed Church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Dykstra died Monday in a Des Moines hospital with a longer life story to follow.

Ralph Dykstra van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home Third Reformed Church Oakwood Cemetery Dykstra Des Moines Mr. Dykstra Chronicle

College Choir Members Listed From Various Cities

The College Choir roster includes sopranos Nancy Groendyke Shirley Groendyke Koenen Aplingtor Hall Modesto Na vis Brandon Wis Olive Nordstrom Garden Grove Marilyn Spoelstra Monroe Phyllis Valdehaar University Park Sandi Woolverton Broadlands Ill Barbara Zwart Edgerton Minn. Basses Roger Atkins Pella William De Forest Duanesburg Robert Eggeeben Sheboygan Falls Wis Robert Sherm Oak Harbor Wash William Smith Chicago Ill John Rozendaal Harrison S D Danny Van't Kerkhof Phoenix Ariz James Wiarda Pella Allen Wortman Tilden Ill Tenors Donald Clauson Dike James Dahm Pella Gordon De Jong Gray Hawk Ky George De Vries Morrison Ill Keuning Holland Mich Frank Shearer Albany N Y Larry Sunthen Meserteys David Terrell Ottumwa Richard Voskuil Cedar Grove Wis Harlan Wesselin Hull Mary De Vries Sib Pelella

Nancy _Groendyke Shirley Groendyke Koenen Aplingtor Hall Modesto Calif Navis Brandon Wis Olive Nordstrom Garden Grove Marilyn L. Spoelstra Monroe Phyllis Valdehaar University Park Sandi Woolverton Broadlands Ill Bara Zwart Edgerton Minn Roger Atkins Pella William de Forest Duanesburg Robert Eggebeen Sheboygan Falls Robert Sherm Oak Harbor Wash William Smith Chicago John Rozendaal Harrison S. D Danny Van't Kerkhof Phoenix Ariz James Wiarda Allen Wortman Tilden Donald Clauson Dike James Dahm Gordon de Jong Gray Hawk George de Vries Morrison Il Keuning Holland Mich Frank Shearer Albany Larry Sunthen Meserteys David “Terrell Ottumwa Richard Voskuil Cedar Grove Harlan Wesselink Hull Mary de Vries Sib Pelella

Rev A McKinney Speaks on Israel at Sully Conference

Rev Archie A MacKinney president of the American Missions Fellowship of Chicago will speak at the Community Church Sully town conference March 8 6. Afternoon services at 2 00 and evening services at 7 30 with no afternoon service Sunday and Tuesday. Topics include What Has Happened to Israel and Why Has the Stage Been Set for Russia's Invasion of Israel Have We Yet Had the Sign of the End of the Age and What is Happening in Israel Today.

Archie A. MacKinney Middle East American Missions Fellowship ‘of Chicago Sullytown MacKinney State of Israel Holy Land Russia

Public School Kindergarten Round-Up Set for Mar 15

The Spring Kindergarten Round-Up will be held in the Public Schools on Friday March 16. Parents will register beginners and must ensure pupils are five by Sept 1 for maturity. County nurse and County Special Education director will advise on registration. Webster area morning, Lincoln area afternoon. Union Street divides districts.

Pella Webster Lincoln Union Street

City Council Proceedings February 19 1957 Notes

Regular session led by Mayor Klein discusses approval of Feb 6 1967 minutes, zoning ordinance tentative second approval, and clerk tasks. Items include engineering survey for sanitary sewer extension to Highland Heights, exemption to enforcement of a local ordinance, bid bonds return, and detailed abstract of bills by funds across General Streets Public Safety Sanitation Water and substation expenses.

Corneil Klein Clarence M. Vanze Franklin St Super Vision Ed Schreiner H. E. Cook Highland Heights Bella Net Banc Fowler Telephone Co Pella Chronicle Les’ Standard “Service Pella Ulrich Motor Coolscreen Co van Heasten W. L LeFebvre Corp McGraw-Hill C Neptune Meter Co Central Bearings Co Valley Supply Co Keith Elec. Co McKesson & Robbi Motorola Co Dept. of Agriculture Westinghouse Elec. Co Globe Mach. and Koch Bros Elec. Engineering and Equip. Co

Missionary to Speak at Pell Church Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid of Pell Baptist Church will host Martha Firth Circle and Young Women's Fellowship on Friday March 1 at 2 80 p m at the Boat home. Rev Charles E Smith an American Baptist Missionary from the Belgian Congo will be the speaker. He and Mrs Smith were the first agricultural missionaries for the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society working at Kikongo Mission School since 1928 and 1951, focusing on health sanitation farming and new crops. They have been decorated by the Belgian Government for their work.

Pell, Baptist Church Martha Firth Young Women’s Fellowship J. G. Boat Belgian Congo Charles E. Smith Towa, State College Berkeley Baptist Divinity School Berkeley California Kikongo Rev Ms. Smith

City Council Adjourns After Financial Motions

On motion, the council adjourned after approving various disbursements including electric charges of 8282.21, road use tax 46.81, and payroll 1116.21. City Clerk W L McNamar records the action.

W. L. McNamar

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