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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1953
Page
2
A string of community happenings includes visitors and guests at various homes, Christmas celebrations, and New Year greetings. Family connections from Denver, Otley, Ronny, and GoWex Colorads share updates on health, travel, and extended relatives.
Report of several visitors to residents including Alida El and Remme Crows at Vaz Heckelom, with connected calls from Des Moines. Families named Langstraat De Jong Vogelaar and others appear in social notes. The item notes multiple guests visiting elderly community members.
The discussion outlines that grade schools require at least one teacher per 25 pupils and ideally one per grade. In rural centers with few pupils one teacher may cover two grades. It cautions against using large total valuation as the sole basis for district funding and emphasizes assessed valuation per pupil to guide economical education financing. Eight local boards are expected to attend these meetings.
Society brief lists Sunday school meeting and program by Paste Wildin on Tuesday January 13 1953 with hostesses Gertrude Worm houdt Adelaide Sybenga and Gertrude Vander Zyl and program by Katherine Grundman. The WCTU meets at Mrs G Roorda home on Thursday January 5 at 2 30 pm.
Mrs Charles Castorf of Sully died at home on Monday January 5. Funeral services were held Wednesday January 7 from St Ambrose Lutheran in Galesburg, Rev Carlton Retz officiating. Burial followed in Galesburg Chronicle.
Funeral services were held for Des Melles aged 3 years at Sanes Chae, with details limited in the available text.
In Grand Rapids Michigan Nellie died after illness. Rev Fred Hones conducted services assisted by Mr Andrew Bandsira Jr. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Special thanks issued to those who visited and sent flowers and cards during illness and after passing.
A terse military update lists Armand FP with service details via Signal Service Co. APO 66 c/o PM New York NY. The note appears as an address style record for a service member. No further context or actions are provided.
Notice lists event sponsor Young People's Society of the First Christian Reformed and dealer agents for Na Churs Plant Food Co and Shemiatied Sign Co. It mentions addresses in Marion Ohio and Minneapolis Minnesota, with names Richard McAlister and Mr. and Mrs. Deane Pethoven and a City Of Ice reference. The notice disclaims responsibility for misstatements and is unsigned by others.
A. J. Terlouw states he will be in the city office every Saturday afternoon until March 1st and urges anyone planning a move to consult him.
Terms of sale indicate 25 percent of the purchase price is to be paid as contracts of sale, with the balance due later. The fragment suggests a staged payment plan tied to the sale contract.
An elderly man named Henry Ter Louw is reported in connection with an incident beneath a local water tower in Selentt. The unusual scene involved the aging resident and prompted inquiries by authorities. Further details remain sparse as investigations continue.
The Bible School class led by T Pinches meets at 10 30 am with Lord's Supper and the Word of God as part of church notes and worship updates.
The Company You Keep Third Church invites all to share in Sunday services including Temple Time. A radio pastor Rev Henry presents When God Became Man at 2 PM over EXEL and KBOE.
Anthony church lists morning and afternoon services led by ministers with focused themes. Faith groups meet at 2 00 pm junior chapter at 6 30 pm and the evening prayer praise service is planned for 2 30 pm along with youth and intermediate gatherings.
Morning worship at 11:00 led by Pastor John Green with special music. Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Young people meet at 6:30 pm and the service continues at 7:30 pm. Scripture listed as Matt 1 11.
Pastor Rollin V. Wildin leads Sunday School at 9 30 am followed by morning worship at 10 45 with sermon The God. Evening service begins at 7 30 pm. Midweek prayer meeting and services are announced but text is garbled and incomplete.
Manch led Culver-Stockton with a strong two night stretch scoring two points in the second game. The tournament showcased his high level of play and scoring contribution across both contests.
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