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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1956
Page
8
Dramatic drive and rocket engine note. T L offers a 49 Olds 98 with a heater and new set stone tubeless tires. Price 450 dollars. Call L Black at 805.
Marvin C. Smith states he will be at the Vos Farm Equipment office on Friday July 7 to take orders for aerial spraying equipment for the control of grasshoppers at Latta.
Galesburg Christian Church hosts an ice cream social on Tuesday July 10 at the church. A reunion for Summit school alumni and staff occurs Thursday afternoon July 19 with a bring something to share for the refreshment break.
In Knoxville Iowa on June 28 395 and July 17 1956 notices announce probate of Irene L Van Dellen last will and testament filed with Marion County Clerk of District Court with hearing set for 10 00 a m July 17 1956 Objections must be filed by then Also Marion County Board of Supervisors sets July 26 1956 11 06 a m hearing on Otley Independent School District petition to vacate Johnston Street and Summit Street described in Otley addition Any objections should be filed with the Marion County Auditor Knoxville Iowa and Court House.
The family of Mrs. Martin G. Zylstra acknowledges and thanks all who offered sympathy, assistance, and flowers during her illness and after her death. The family expresses gratitude for support and tokens of regard.
Mrs Martin G Zylstra nee Baukje Schuttinga died June 28 1956 at age 82 in her Pella Iowa home. Born Sept 12 1873 in Fries land Netherlands she immigrated at age 12. Survived by 12 children 43 grandchildren 39 great grandchildren. Funeral July 2 at De Jong Reformed Church Pella with burial Oakwood cemetery.
Jennie Van Der Sluis born January 13 1879 in Pella Iowa to John Van Der Sluis and Jennie Molendyk. After early parental loss she lived with brother Peter in Pella and joined First Reformed Church and Sunshine Circle. She died June 30 1956 after a hip fracture and hospital stay. survived by brother Peter Van Der Sluis. Funeral held July 3 1966 at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
I wish to express my sincere thanks to relatives, neighbors and friends who remembered me with prayers, visits and cards while I was in the hospital and after I returned home. These kind deeds are very much appreciated. Mrs. John W. Veenstra I wish to thank friends and neighbors who were kind to my sister, Jennie Vander Sluis, during the months when she was confined to the nursing home and who came to my aid before and after her death. I am grateful for expressions of sympathy and for the flowers sent as tokens of respect. Peter Vander Sluis
Nathan Henry Kingery, born July 14, 1877, in Marion County near Dunreath Iowa, died June 28 1956 at 78. He lived his life in the same community, married Blanche De Haas on Feb 28 1911 and had five children Marie Sowers Catherine Robinson Martha Hunt Marion Kingery and Samuel Kingery who preceded him. He leaves his wife five grandchildren one brother Frank Kingery and one sister Sally McDaniel along with many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held June 30 1956 at 2 p.m. at the Dunreath Reformed Church near Dunreath with interment at Dunreath Cemetery. Ministers Rev Guy W Hamilton and Rev Arthur Nichols officiated. Memorial selections were sung by a quartet with Gladys Kennedy at the piano. Casket bearers were Blane Templeton Kenneth Templeton Henry Willemsen Chester Marshall Ernest Lipson and J L Prunty. Garden Chapel Funeral Home of Pella arranged arrangements.
Seventy six faculty members and forty one students from sixty three American institutions joined summer work at Argonne National Laboratory. Sixty one faculty from thirty six engineering colleges enter a two month Nuclear Energy Institute from June 25 run by Argonne, AEC, ASEE, NSF and Northwestern University. Dr Clifford Keizer of Central College enrolled in the School of Nuclear Science and Engineering at Argonne.
Old iron from 1908 owned by Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett is showcased at the Reinbeck Courier office. Made by the American Electric Heater Company the Rite Heat electric iron was used for generations and is now part of local history display.
A 16 month old named Jef frey Risse drowned recently in a stock tank on the Readlyn farm of his parents. The incident occurred on the family property and authorities were notified.
The Pella Christian High School services begin at 9 30 a m with Rev A J Bandstra of Lincoln Center Iowa delivering a communion meditation from John 6 62 58 The 7 30 p m seminar led by Donald Griffioen covers Col 3 1 Calvary invites visitors Bible school at 9 30 a m Lord s Supper at 10 30 a m and Gospel service at 7 30 p m Mr John Benard of Des Moines brings a special message Thursday July 6 7 45 p m The Hammer of the Reformation continues with What is Christian Liberty by Mr Pinches.
Everett G Ward minister invites all to 711 Independence Street for 3 Sunday church school for all ages. Worship service at 6 80 p.m. and senior high Baptist Youth Fellowship. A welcome awaits you at First Baptist Church.
Thomas Boslooper, minister, conducts services each Lord's Day morning at 9 45 and evening at 7 30. Sunday topics include Real Strength Can Come to You and You Can Be Sure Your Faith is Genuine. Sunday School meets at 11 00 with Junior C E at 2 00 and Intermediate and Senior C E at 6 30.
Wm. C. De Jong ministers at Franklin and East Third Streets. Morning worship at 9:30 a.m. Moved With Compassion. 11:00 a.m. Sunday School. 1:30 p.m. Jr. C. E. Guest speaker. 3:30 p.m. Intermediate C. E. Officers meeting. 7:30 p.m. Evening worship. Reader Nancy Teriouw. Christ Calls You Watchfulness. Trinity Church invites neighborhood attendees.
Morning worship at 605 Broadway begins at 9 80 am with Rev. Herman J. Rider of Homewood Reform Church as guest minister. Sunday School at 11 00 am features the theme Jesus is the Bon. Afternoon program at 1 30 p m includes Senior C E. Evening worship starts at 7 30 pm and all are welcome.
A sermon will be preached at the Amsterdam school located southwest of town on the second and last Tuesday of each month at 1 30 pm by Reverend H L Van Dellen. The notice provides timing and speaker details for parishioners and local residents.
Rev G Lubbers presents the Reformed Witness Hour each Sunday at 7 00 a m on KBOE Oska loosa. The program features a distinctively Reformed message and originates from the First Protestant Reformed Church in Grand Rapids Michigan.
Reverend Herman R. Rosenberg of Parkview Memorial Reformed Church Santa Ana California will air on Temple Time Sunday. Subject God of Our Fathers. Russell J. Redeker minister schedules include morning worship 9 30 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m evening praise 7 30 p m. Temple Time heard Sundays on KBOE 8 00 a m KNWS 12 30 p m and KXEL 9 30 a m.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co sponsors a national soil conservation awards program naming Warren and Webster districts as state winners for the year ending March 31. Individual honors go to Ed Conster Clare and Robert A. McCarville Moorland in the Northern Region and Ray Cummings Carlisle and Gilbert Fridley Indianola in the Southern Region. Bronze plaques honor districts and individuals, with a Goodyear vacation prize to Arizona for four winners.
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