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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1955
Page
3
Linwood California guest Dirk Groenowe and three children spend a week visiting his mother and relatives. Numerous area residents share New Year and Christmas visits with relatives in Pella, Oskaloosa, Des Moines, and Denver, including extended family gatherings and holiday travel tales.
George T. Pinches announces Bible School at 9 30 a m with classes, Lord's Supper and Word of God at 10 30 a m, Gospel service at 7 30 p m. The tabernacle series continues with The Ark of the Testimony and Glory of God. 7 30 p m Thursday. The Golden Lamps for Light and the Golden Table for Fellowship theme discussion.
Edward H. Tanis, Minister conducts a 9:45 service with a 11:05 Sunday School. Evening program at 7:30 titled The Untold Half. Junior C. E at 2:00, Intermediate C. E, 6:30, College C. E. Family Night School of Religion Wednesday 6:15 to 8:15.
The Church of the Open Bible on 835 Washington Street lists Sunday services at 9 45 am Sunday School for all ages 11 am morning worship 5 pm Overcomer's youth 730 pm and evangelistic Monday time Fellowship for young married couples Wednesday 745 pm mid week prayer and praise Thursday 730 pm Dorcas meeting in church annex Friday 730 pm choir and orchestra practice.
Anthony Haverkamp lead at 9 30 a m Sunday School on The Living God with 10 45 a m morning worship on The Holy Spirit 30 pm evening praise The Rev About Wa 6 30 p m Junior Intermediate and Senior Kel on Wednesday Chris tien Fenwalip evening
A Catholic church schedules Mass every Sunday morning at 0:00 o clock, inviting parishioners to attend. The note emphasizes a weekly service time for worship and community gathering.
The First Christian Reformed Church at Corner Liberty and West Second posts a full day program with 9 30 a m morning worship 11 a m Sunday School Young People and Adult Bible classes 2 p m Hollandsche dienst Avondmaal 7 30 p m evening worship with Rev Henry Vander Kam of the Second Chr Ref Church preaching The Test of True Discipleship and Melchizedek's Maaitija referenced in John 13 35 and John 4 18 19 respectively
Sunday School and worship service announced with Prof Herbert Mentink of Central College as guest speaker. 6 30 p m Young Peoples Devotionals. No evening service. Church business meeting set for Wednesday January 12 at 7 30 with yearly reports and plans for a new pastor arriving late January.
Trinity Reformed Church lists services led by Wm C De Jong with morning sermon You Must Call Him Jesus and evening message The Beginning of Miracles at Douwstra Chapel. Sunday School The Living God and Junior C E led by Janna Huyser with Intermediate and Senior C E. Family Night Wednesday at 7:30 pm extends cordial welcome.
Russell J. Redeker minister leads 9:30 morning worship with children’s lessons and evening Praise at 7:30. Junior and Senior C E services at 6:30. Temple Time radio broadcast at 9:16 p.m. over KXEL Waterloo and KBOE Oskaloosa with subject The fifth Commandment by Rev H Bast.
In Amsterdam a preaching gathering is scheduled at the school house four miles west of Ery, on the second and last Tuesday of each month at 7 30 p.m. led by HL Van Dellen.
Gary Lenhart compiles the latest South Central Iowa Conference standings. The feature lists teams, positions, and performance trends reflecting recent games and league results. It serves as a quick snapshot of the standings within the conference.
Perry and Valley team up for a Des Moines Tech event. Des Moines Tech hosts a regional matchup featuring Perry, Valley, and local rivals in a high school or college context with potential implications for standings.
Bert De Reus born in Pella November 15 1877 died December 26 1954 in an Omaha hospital at 77 years 1 month 11 days. He lived in Omaha for 50 years and was married to Daisy with one sister Fanny Porter of Knoxville surviving. Funeral services were held December 28 at 2 00 Swanson's Funeral Home in Omaha.
Mrs Mary Pannekoek of Otley Iowa born August 28 1864 in Pella Iowa died December 30 1954 after a short illness at age 90 years four months two days. She married Nicklas Jelsma in 1886 and had three children Ed Dielis and Clara. Second marriage to Nicklas Pannekoek produced daughter Grace. Surviving children are Ed Dielis Grace and a sister J J Boat. Several brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
Dearest Mother left us after confession of faith at Otley Reformed and transfer to Pella. Funeral on Monday January 3 1955 at 10 80 am from Van Dyk Daven and 11 00 am from First Reformed Church officiated by Rev A Haverkamp interment Oakwood Cemetery. Thanks to friends and ministers, Ed Jelsma Dieles Jelsma Mrs C W De Geus.
Dries Blom a resident of the Home for the Aged for 29 years died Wednesday December 29 1954 at age 94 years three months and 23 days He was born September 6 1860 in Hattem Gelderland Netherlands He is survived by a brother M C Blom of Oskaloosa and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Friday December 31 1954 at 1 30 p m from Van DykDuyen Funeral Home with Rev Russell Redeker officiating and interment at Oakwood Cemetery
Marion John Van Roekel of Jasper County born June 8 1986 died December 15 1954 at 18 years six months and six days. Baptized at Monroe Baptist Church under Rev Harry Ketchum. Survived by parents Harry and [surname] Van Roekel two sisters Mrs Harold Van Wyk and Veldine, two brothers Floyd Dwight and Rae Harris, two nieces and two nephews Vernie Faye Douglas Lena Van Wyk and many relatives and friends.
Peter William Bandstra, son of Mr and Mrs William Bandstra, stillborn at Mercy Hospital Oakaloosa on Tuesday December 28 1954. Graveside services were held at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev Henry Vander Kam officiating. Survived by parents two brothers Larry and Stanley a sister Marcella and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Dirk Vos all of Pella.
Mr and Mrs Williane Bandstra express heartfelt gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives who showed kindness after the loss of their little son Peter William Bandstra. Special thanks to Rever de Vi for comforting minis.
The article notes 1947 Iowa manufacturing figures including 2,965 establishments with value added at 671.1 million, 140,425 employees, and salaries totaling 372.3 million. It also mentions nationwide data and the 1954 census forms being sent to firms for modernizing statistics.
An army helicopter staged a surprise visit to Independence re entry as pilots trailed a meteorological balloon launch near Minneapolis and lost radio contact with the 125 foot object.
Irene Heimstra attended a luncheon at First Reformed Church to help celebrate the 26th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace De Penning. The event drew about 94 guests who enjoyed a noon meal and gifts. Grace Ro and others assisted, as did Grace and Wilma Slykhuis and John Kool with a turkey dinner at the homestead. John Kool and family hosted fellow relatives from Des Moines and Beacon for New Year observances.
From the offices, Klimstra began work in the Venetian Blind and Door department Monday. Petersoa received a beautiful diamond trog from Doyle Lammey of Newton. Verlan Porter of Mount Pleasant visited last week with his wife and brother-in-law Faye and Walter Visscher. Mr. and Mrs. Tunis Kooyman of Clarosa spent New Year at the Vischer home with Elinor Boot, Vernon Boot, Marjorie Engbers, and Art Kuiper watching the Old Year out and the New Year in. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wilson Jr. and Mr. Tom Wilson Sr. spent New Year in Galesburg, Illinois. Robert Klyn joined the office force this morning in the printing department. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Toom and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Vander Beek in Des Moines Sunday.
A reflective note on balancing fast modern life with prudent planning as one foresees future steps and strategic patience. The idea emphasizes foresight and deliberate action amid rapid pace.
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