Locals note early robin sighting and service moves
Mrs. Henrietta Owens of Lincoln Street reports a robin in her yard suggesting an early spring. Corporal William Roger, stationed at Fort Campbell Ky, has been promoted to sergeant. His wife Irene Cade and daughters Lana and Linda reside in Pella during his service. Bob and Mrs. Marsh of Villa welcome a baby girl born January 19 with grandparents listed in Villisca and Pella. Anne Van de Voort admitted to Mahaska Hospital January 19. Mrs. Andrew Vos and baby daughter dismissed from Mercy Oskaloosa. Airman Second Class Howard Buitenwerf, on leave from San Dia base Albuquerque NM, visits with parents in Sully and with his wife’s parents in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta, Owens
Lincoln St
Washington
Harry
William Roger
Ft. Campbell
Irene Cade
Lana
Linda
Pella
Bob Marsh
Villa
Wm. Marsh
Villisca
Clarence van der Veer
Anne van de Voort
Mahaska Hospital
Andrew Vos
Mercy
Oskaloosa
Air Force
San Dia
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Howard Buitenwerf
Sully
Howard
Buitenwerf
Albert Buitenwerf
Jacob van Wyngarden
Church Notes and Upcoming Services listed for multiple local churches
The column lists service times and topics for several churches including Russell J. Redeker’s First and Second Reformed Churches. Topics include Now Life in Christ and President Eisenhower's inaugural scriptures. Radio broadcasts from Temple Time and KXEL/KBOE are noted with times and stations.
Church Schedule Highlights From Anthony Haverkamp
Anthony Haverkamp leads a Sunday service lineup with 9 30 a m Sunday school on humility and forgiveness followed by 10 45 a m morning worship on true religion. Evening praise features a Good Conscience at 7 80 pm Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meet at 2 00 p m and 6 30 p m respectively. A Tuesday 7 30 p m Prayer and Praise Service rounds out the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Green
William Kelderman
Overcomer
Roy van Dyke
Anthony Haverkamp
Jesus
Christian Endeavor
Church Service Schedule and Sermon Series Outline
Rollin V. Wildin leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 45 a m and a sermon titled The Image of God part three in a series on The God of the Christ or High BYF meets at 2 00 p m Junior BYF and High School BYF at 6 80 p m and Evening Service at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollin V. Wildin
Sunday Morning Edition Fragmentary Item
A brief fragment notes an event on a Sunday morning with unclear details about nae wince may vy emt and involved parties. Further readable context is needed to identify people places or organizations or confirm the event type and outcome.
Sunshine Club members host afternoon at Mrs Van Rheen home
Society notes report a Sunshine Club gathering held at Mrs John Van Rheen's residence on Thursday afternoon January 16. Program chair Mrs John am led devotions and De Kock sang. Mrs Dai den gave a report on a vine box of plants or produce, details incomplete in the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
John van Rheen
John Am
Five Hundred Thirty One Traffic Deaths in Iowa
State Safety Commissioner Pearl W. McMurry credited Iowa newspapers and safety groups for helping reduce traffic deaths in 1952 to 531 fatalities and 18 561 injuries in 57 421 accidents. He noted a rise in traffic and compared figures with 1951, praising drivers and communities for saving 78 lives and pushing for continued safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl W. McMurry
Iowa
Ff Murry
Department
McMurry
McMurray
Order Fertilizer Early to Assure Delivery for 1953
Marion county farmers are urged to act now to secure fertilizer for 1953 plantings. Bottlenecks at factories from crowded storage and reduced production threaten critical shortages of phosphates sulfuric acid and potash as farmers face a spring rush and potential weather-related delays. Drasts run 24 hours a day to prevent shortages and give farmers choice in kinds and amounts in prime condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
Good Records Vital To Farm Business
A farm extension specialist urges farmers to keep detailed records for sales, expenses, inventories, and depreciation. Well kept books aid tax filing, credit statements, and business analysis, helping identify profitable areas. Start at year’s end. farm record books are available at the county extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Howell
Town State College
Howell
Meeting Recites Poems After Charitable Clothing Drive
Members exchanged candy and cookie recipes and sent clothing to a Michigan children's home. The meeting closed with readings of The Garden of Years and Another Year is Dawning. Refreshments were served by Mrs Dan Vander Linden, Mrs Harold Vander Linden, and the hostess. The February meeting will be with Mra Gerrit Van
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Michigan
Dan Vander Linden
Harold Vander Linden
Mra
Gerrit van
Notices Bringini your discs and sharpened plows now
A jumble of notices lists a bake sale at Vandenbs Meat Market on Saturday January 24 and a hearings notice in Pell Iowa for paving and street improvements. The lengthy text names streets, alleys, and widths for proposed curb and gutter work across multiple blocks in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Baptist Church
Vandenbs
Public notice of Pella Iowa street improvements hearing
Notice declares proposed urban improvements in Pella Iowa with described streets and alleys in multiple blocks. It states plans specifications and contract form on file with the City Clerk and that costs will be assessed to benefited properties. A hearing is set for February 17 1953 at 7 30 p m in City Offices to consider the resolution of necessity and the proposed plans specifications and form of contract.
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City of
Pell
Iowa
Pendence
Peace Street
Nosth and
Nonth Alley
Union
Independence Street
Nowe
Ee Ey
Independence Nd
Peace Orlemael
Anyiversity St .Street
East Third Street
Webster
Broadway
Main Street
Monroe Street
Jefferson Street
Pella
Saidity
Cards of Thanks and Gratitude Notes
A collection of personal thank you messages expressing appreciation for firemen neighbors and friends. Names include Mr and Mrs Wm F Grandin Mrs Len Ver Ploeg John H Bennink and Rev Vander Kam plus thanks for cards flowers visits prayers and support during illness and in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Wm. F. Grandin
Len Ver Ploeg
Main-St
Vander Kam
John_H. Bennink
Hazel Street
Leighton Town Council Minutes January 6 1953
Leighton Iowa regular council meeting with all but two members present. The council approved minutes, appointed auditors for treasurer and clerk books, approved bills, and adjourned. Salaries listed for mayor clerk treasurer councilmen and labor, with Pella Chronicle and street light expenses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton
Iowa
R. S. Duffus
Duffus
Henry Sedrel
Frank van Haaften
Earl Brummel
R. Duffus
Q.K
Harold A. de Bruin
L. van Roekel
Howard Glendening
Harry Denburger
Pella Chronicle
E. C. Kruseman
Charles ‘Beintema
Iowa Power and Light Co
School Boards Seek Legislation On Budgets And Tax Exemption
The Illinois School Boards Association urges changes to state laws affecting bidding on repairs, sales tax exemptions for public bodies, and authority for school boards to sell property without voter approval. They call for simpler bid specs, tax relief to save local and state costs, and streamlined procedures for disposing of surplus school property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Committee
Tae None
Tanmocration of
Mt To Ress
Ctr
Tax Commission
IASB
Mission Circle Presents Evening Play at IH Church
Mission Circle and BS Re formed church present The Silver Trumpet Elliot Field tonight at 7 46 in IH church auditorium. Free will offering. Social hour follows in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Circlé of
BS Reformed Church
IH Church
Bee swarm injures New London man in tree climb
Lloyd Harris climbed a tree looking for a coon in New London when a swarm of honey bees emerged and attacked. He fell thirty five feet, suffered a dislocated vertebrae, and will be hospitalized for an extended period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Coon
Lloyd Harris
New London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Third Reformed Church
Russell J. Redeker
Church In America
KXEL
Waterloo
Town
KBOE
Life In Christ
Rev
H. B
Second Reformed
Tanis
Church OF the Open Bible
First Reformed Church
Bruinekool Blacksmith Shop
West Side Square
Bake Sale
East Second Street
Houston Avenue
Lincoln Street
Columbus Street
West First Street
West Third Street
Washington Street
Union Street
West Fourth Street
West Second Street
University Street
East First Street
Prairie Street
Carson Street
South Street
Franklin Street
Huber Street
Oskaloosa Street
Maple Street
North Annex
Orchard Drive
North Main Street
Elm Street
Broadway Street
West Third
West Second
West First
East First
East Second
Liberty
Leighton Town Council
School Board Association
Mission Circle
Jim Fee
Miles Thavel
Bussey
E.1.a.b. Assn
Harrow
Wetmore
Continental
Coats
John Deere
Farmer's
Bologna
Meat Service
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