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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1957

Page

2

Local residents share moves and travels in Iowa and Michigan

Walter Vis and family moved to 658 Port Sheldon Grandville Michigan on Tuesday. Walter formerly led the grocery department for the Farmers Union. C R Van Heukelem leaves for an extended stay in Florida. Mr and Mrs Roger Pfadenhauer of New London Iowa visited Leighton with the Kelderman family. M C Van Gorp Dirk return from vacation in California and the West. Ralph Vander Waal bought John Engbers home on North Broadway Sunset View with possession March 1. Connie Tukker of Farmers Union Co op Marketing Association attended a petroleum school in Kansas City MO with 86 other midwestern cooperative employees. G J Vroom left Mercy Hospital Onkaloosa for home Jan 28. Bruce Bandstra of Sully entered Mercy Hospital Monday. Mrs Russell Van Zante left for a month in Orlando Florida. R R Lautenbach visited daughter Ruth in Monmouth Oregon. Bas to be stationed in Illinois with Naval Air Corp. Bruce Bandstra underwent hernia operation at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa. Mrs J E Vander Zyl and Mrs Charles Sipkema return from six weeks in Glendale and Long Beach California. Dr Nellie Kramer returned from Des Moines Cranial conference.

Walter Vis Port Sheldon Grandville Michigan Walter Farmers Union C. R. van Heukelem Florida Roger Pfadenhauer New London Iowa William Kelderman Leighton Pfadenhauer Keldermans M. C. van Gorp Dirk California West Connie Tukker Farmers Union Co-op Marketing Association Pella Consumers Cooperative Association Kansas City Coffeyville Kan G. J. Vroom Mercy Hosital Onkaloosa Bruce John A. Bandstra Sully Mercy Russell van Zante Orando R. R. Lautenbach Ruth Lautenbach Monmouth Oregon

Towa Fall Pig Crop Down 5 Percent From 1956 Total

Towa's 1956 fall pig crop falls 5 percent from 1955, with 6,835,000 head farrowed. Sows bred for 1957 spring farrowings expected to match 1956 levels, as pigs saved per fall litter rise to a record 7.15, above the 10-year average.

Towa Towa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service Post Office Department

Births in Pella Knoxville and Phoenix Area Families

Pope and Mrs Raymond Pope of Pella welcomed a daughter born January 25 at Ma Haske Hospital Oskaloosa. Mr and Mrs Mark Slykhuis Route 8 Knoxville welcomed Melody Sue January 20. Edwin Lee Riemersma born January 21 to Char lie and Pearl Rosen al Riemersma of Phoenix Arizona. This is their second son.

Pope Raymond, Pope Pella Mahaske Hospital Oskaloosa Riemersman Edwin Lee Charlie Riemersma Phoenix Aris Riemersma Pearl Rosenal

Borgman Accepted for Medical School Study

Robert L. Borgman a Central College senior was accepted into the State University of Iowa medical school after an interview on January 18 in Iowa City. He learned of acceptance on January 26 and will begin studies in September. Ronald Zoutendam also attends the same medical school as a Central College graduate.

Robert Borgman Robert L. Borgman Central College State University of Iowa Borgman Iowa City Ronald Zoutendam Waldo Ise

Production Credit Ass'n Meeting at Newton February 7

Jack Shelley of WHO and WHO-TV will speak at the 23rd Annual Stockholders meeting of the Central Iowa Production Credit Association in Newton on February 7. A Cedar Rapids session is planned the day before, with the Newton meeting at Maytag Hotel ballroom starting at 6 30 p m. The program includes financial reports and election of two directors. The association serves farmers in 12 central Iowa counties and is 100 percent farmer owned with nearly 800 members. Offices are in Newton Marshalltown Cedar Rapids and Ind ianola. Directors include G D Bellman Indianola President Kenneth R Lynk Marshalltown Vice President J J Boatman Montezuma Orlo Southern Mingo Otis H Tuttle Norway.

Jack Shelley WHO Who-Tv Des Moines Iowa Central Iowa Production Credit Association Newton Cedar Rapids Maytag Norman Peterson Central Marshalltown Indiola G. D. Bellman Indianola Kenneth R. Lynk J. J. Boatman Montezuma Orlo Southern Mingo Otis H. Tuttle Norway

Forage and Fertilizers Meeting in Mahaska County

The Mahaska County Extension Service sponsors a forage and fertilizer meeting Thursday Feb 7 at 1 00 p m in the Farm Bureau basement in Oskaloosa Iowa State College ag economists Joe Stritzel and Ralph Krezin will discuss costs in dry weather fertilizer use seeding failures and alternatives for pastures and hay land if 1957 continues Topics include fertilizer value per dollar insecticides starter fertilizer and hybrid varieties yield and quality Attendees urged for county farmers to participate.

Mahaska County Extension Service Farm Bureau Oskaloosa Joe Stritzel Iowa State College Ralph Krezin

News From the Home For the Aged Report

Mrs John Brower suffers heart attack and is cared for by daughters Mrs A Lubbers and Mrs Dick Van Zee. Mrs Rillihan not improving as expected. Nieces Mrs De Prenger and Mrs Ed Van Gorp spent half a day visiting to cheer her room. Sunday Jan 27 Mrs L Popma fell and broke a limb. at Mahaska Hospital. Mrs Lucy Plette leaves for California with Mr and Mrs Ben Vogelaar for a month with friends and relatives.

John Brower A. Lubbers Dick van Zee Rillihan de Prenger Ed van Gorp L. Popma Mahaska Hospital Lucy Plette California Ben Vogelaar

Pella Girls Fall In Close Home Duel With Pleasantville

On Monday January 28 Pleasantville visited Pella for two games. The girls lost 46 to 45 in a heartbreaker with Nancy Terpstra scoring 33 for Pella and Jordan 21, Gilderbloom 18 for Pleasantville. The boys won 71 to 40 as Rouw led with 24 and Schultze Van Soelen each 20. It was the seniors’ final home game and the girls’ sectional tournament opens next week.

Pleasantville Pella Eaglettes P’ville Nancy Terpstra Jordan Gilderbloom Rouw Schultze van Soelen Pothover Kurtz Porter Dieleman Sharon Bakker Ar-lene de Jong Lavonna de Kock Monroe Prairie City Gordon Schultze Marion van Soelen Gerald Bos Stan Pethoven Andy Bandstra Gary Lanser Clarence Vanden Heuvel Newton

Oldest Shelby County resident turns 99 with bus trip to meet son

Hans Anderson, Shelby County's oldest resident, marked his 99th birthday by riding a bus to Council Bluffs to visit his son. Immigrating from Denmark at 22, he has spent most of his life in Council Bluffs.

Shelby County Hans Anderson Council Bluffs United States Denmark

Church Broadcast Schedule From KEBS February List

The church broadcast schedule for Radio KEBS outlines February air times for Central College. Notable entries include Second Christian Reformed Church at 9:80, First Baptist Church at 10:46, and Third Reformed Church at 7:80, with additional listings for Central College through February.

KEBS Central College First Baptist Church Third Reformed Church

Ward to Lead Services at Douwstra Chapel

Everett G Ward minister at Central College will oversee Sunday worship at Douwstra Chapel with 9 80 am Sunday School classes and a 10 45 am service including communion and meditation on The Bread. A Baptist Youth Fellowship for juniors and seniors follows at 6 30 pm. all are welcome.

Everett G. Ward Douwstra Chapel Central College Baptist Youth Fellowship

Thomas Boslooper Service Announcement

Sunday worship features Minister Thomas Boslooper at 6 am and 10:55 am with Sunday School at 7:30 pm Central Call night. Sermon by Rev. Harold Englund and music by the Central College Chapel Choir.

Thomas Boslooper Our Othiy Harold Englund Central College Chapel Choir

Calvary Church Service Schedule at 604 Jefferson Ave

Calvary Christian Reformed Church invites attendance at morning services led by Rev. Marvin R Doornbos with a 9 80 time and evening worship at 7 30 on Sunday. Sunday School and Young People's Society meet at 11 00 followed by a sermon titled A Threefold Description of the Christian.

Jefferson Ave Pella Iowa Marvin R Doornbos Jesus Our Lord Young Peoples Society Calvary Church

Corner Liberty and Menceed Dr. P De Jong Morning Tip

Sunday services begin with 11 00 am Sunday School followed by a sermon titled Christ Lord of the Sabbath The Sealing of the 144 000 is the evening message The Christian Reformed Church invites families to hear the Back to God radio programs on KIOA at 830 am and KBIZ at 930 230 pm with Rev P H Eldersveld preaching.

Liberty and Men Ceed de Jong KIOA KBIZ Christian Reformed Church P. H. Eldersveld

First Reformed Church Morning Worship Guest Minister

Herman J Ridder minister leads 9 30 a m service titled A Shopper and a Seeker The Rev Harold Englund guest minister from Second Reformed Zee land Michigan conducts evening worship at 1 30 p m Sunday School at 10 45 a m The Mission of the Twelve Junior Intermediate and Senior C E hold 6 30 p m program Christian Endeavor societies lead the Wednesday Christian Fellowship Evening at 30 p m All are welcome

Herman J. Ridder Harold Englund Second Reformed Church of Zeeland Michigan Unior Christian Endeavor Societies of the Church Christian Fellowship

Reformed Home Mission Proclaims Sunday Broadcast

Rev G Lubbers invites listeners to the Reformed Witness Hour airing Sundays at ten on KBOE Oska ortisten and sees a distinctive program of singing and teaching. Originating from the First Protestant formed Church in Grand Rapids Michigan.

G. Lubbers Reformed Witness Hour KBOE Oska Ortisten Grand Rapids Michigan

The Great World Crises Preacher Schedules

George T. Pinches leads a Bible school at 9 30 a m and worship at 7 80 p m with gospel service and sermon titled The Great World Crises The Overthrow of the Mightiest Dictator of the Ages A Wonderful Historic Event a Foreview of the Coming Destiny Nations presented as a Sunday program at the church.

George T. Pinches The Bible School

Second Church Invites Those Without Home to Worship

Religious notice lists services at 611 East First Street with Rev. Laar at 9:30 am and Rev. H Bossenbroek preaching at 11:00 am. Youth Fellowship Bible Class at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to attend.

East First Street Laar H. Bossenbroek Youth Fellowship H. Bossenhepa Second Church

Trinity Reform Church Services Observed in Week

Franklin and East Third Bee reports Trinity Reform Church with De Jong minister guiding morning worship on Mind and Body chant. Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Mission of the Twelve. Evening worship at 30 p.m. Youth Night with Christian Endeavor Week observance led by C E societies. cordial welcome extended.

Franklin and East Third Bee de Jong C. E Christian Endeavor Trinity Church

Church Services and Broadcast Times Announced

The Rev. Thomas Baker will lead morning worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday School and C E groups afterward. Rev Henry Bast speaks on Gods Searching Question on Temple Time. Church broadcast heard on KBOE KNWS and KXEL with evening programs and Family Night set for Wednesday at 7 30 pm.

Thomas Baker Jr. C. E C. E Henry Bast KBOE KNWS KXEL Third Reformed Church

Sunday Morning Lags Ongoing At Est O Clock

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a recurring Sunday morning schedule with a reference to est clock time. Specific details such as the event name, location, organizations, or precise time remain unreadable, leaving only a partial tempo cue and vague timing.

Driver Improvement Plan Shows Up in Iowa

Clarence learns the Iowa Department of Public Safety conducts annual checks on about 48 000 drivers. After two traffic incidents he faces a 30 day license suspension or a nine hour driver improvement course. The program runs in Dubuque Davenport Ottumwa Sioux City Mason City and Waterloo with more sites planned in Des Moines Cedar Rapids Council Bluffs Fort Dodge Creston Burlington Marshalltown Carroll Spencer and Decorah. Clarence is now in school and realizes someone is always watching. How's your record?

Clarence Iowa Department of Public Safety Iowa Claree New Po

Pella High Band Concert Draws Community

Pella High invites the public to enjoy this year's concert featuring Latin American rhythms and familiar marches. Attendees pay at the door, with proceeds funding contest fees and new equipment for the band.

Pencils Hobby Grows From Family Ties Across States

Hugh Taylor of Allerton has collected pencils for about four years bringing in items from every state and seven foreign countries. His son Lester boasts a collection exceeding 10,000 pencils, a passion he caught from his father.

Hugh Taylor Allerton Lester

Open Bible Church Weekly Schedule and Broadcast Invite

Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Leo De Prenger and Alvin Van Houwelingen. Morning worship at 11 00 a m with a sermon by the pastor. Evening service and hymn events at 6 30 p m and 7 15 p m. Midweek Bible study Wednesday 7 30 p m. Tune in to KBOE at 8 30 a m Sunday for Bible Youth Crusaders. Visit encouraged.

Leo de Prenger Alvin van Houwelingen Christ Ministry of the Holy Spirit KBOE Bible Youth Crusaders Jerry Mary

Crop Improvement Meeting at Ames

The Iowa Crop Improvement Day will be held February 12 at Iowa State College. C D Hutchcroft announces attendees include association members seed growers and seed company reps for a full day of reviews on corn soybeans oats and forage seed production. Highlights include 1956 Master Growers contest winners yield tests and new seed varieties with an evening banquet and business meeting to close.

Iowa Iowa State College C. D. Hutchcroft Iowa Crop Ingeaveners Association Anwards Ballet Hutchcroft J. J. Robinson Crop Improvement Association

Bargain table drives strong uptake as members grow

The office reports rapid turnover at a new bargain table with marked-down items and ongoing member gains. Membership certificates are being issued for 33 nen members who earned through deferred di year, with a $10.00 membership offering access to cooperative opportunities including bulk discounts and cash incentives.

Milk loss after semi hits bridge near Decorah

About 4000 gallons of milk were destroyed when a semi trailer struck a bridge near Decorah and rolled over. Driver Vern Weinhaus of Cresco was unhurt. Total damage estimated at $22,000.

Decorah Vern Weinhaus Cresco

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Ralph Vander Waal John Engbers North Broadway Sunset View Illinois Mr. Bas Naval Air Corp Bruce Bandstra John Bandapis Mercy Hospital J. E. Vander Zyl Charles Sipkema Glendale Long Beach Nellie Kramer FELCO Ass’n Mahaska County P. C William A. Boot Route 3 Boot Church Second Reformed Church Calvary First Reformed Church Home Mission Prot Trinity Reformed Church Bob Hullihan Pella High U. S Wern Tysseling Oskaloosa Street Church OF the Open Bible Ames Glenwood KRAFT Skelly Products Felco Freddie Ray LRU Combat Anch Donestan Fun van ‘Roekel Sheppard Renaud Indianola Norris Vail Steffen Morris Andrew Rhoads Vanagas T — Felcos Price Farm-Coop Fertilizer
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