New Name Adopted for Des Moines Reformed Church
In 1943 a Sunday School formed in Canary Lake schoolhouse for Des Moines area residents without a church. On October 8, 1944, North Des Moines Community Reformed Church officially organized, later renamed Bethany Reformed Church by a June 23 congregational vote to reflect its identity and shared mission within the Reformed Church in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. van Heukelem
North Des Moines
14Th St
6Th St
Aurora Street
Canary Lake
Reformed Church of America
Bethany Reformed Church
The
Reformed Church
Cornell, Des Moines
Community Church
Bethanye
Earl Pohlman Heads Chamber for Year
Earl Pohlman, an insurance man, was named president of the Chamber of Commerce by the Board of Directors at a July 6 meeting. Jack Boatsma was named vice president and Gene Stientjes continues as secretary treasurer. The group will appoint committee chairs and meet Wednesday evening. A survey on alternative methods for pest control is being compiled by a Chamber committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Pohlman
The
Chamber of Commerce
Pohlman
Jack Boatsma
Gene Stientjes
Chamber
Cars Collide at University and Main Intersection
At about 5:30 PM on Tuesday July 6 Mrs. Kilpatrick driving west on University collided with Ed Hoeksema driving south on Main. Both vehicles damaged with fenders and door. Hoeksema’s pickup struck a light post. Hoeksema suffered a shoulder injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kilpatrick
Ed Hoeksema
Main
University
Kilpatrick
Hoeksema
Joe de Hoog
Hoeksoma
Henry K Ver Steeg Dies After Car Crash Injury
Henry Kryn Ver Steeg of Des Moines died June 30 after a car crash that left him gravely injured hours earlier. The 40 year old Navy veteran and musician, born December 22 1892 in Pella, had lived in Des Moines 27 years and directed music in Altoona Carlisle and Grimes. He was married to Grace Veenstra and was active in Central Presbyterian Church and Masonic and American Legion groups. Funeral rites were held July 2 with military honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kryn Ver Stet
Des Moines
Mteeg
Euclid Avenue
Veterans
Pella
Henry
Arie Ver Steeg
Lina Boland
Central College
Newton
Monroe Band
Grace
Minnie) Veenstra
U. S. van Steuben
France
Polk County
Altoona
Carlisle
Grimes
Sully
Vor Steeg
Danville
Highland Park
Central Presbyterian Church of
Masonic Lodge
The
Lion's Club
American Legion
Amvets top Kiwanis 12 8 in baseball clash
Amvets defeated Kiwanis 12 to 8 as Wayne Van Rees and Bob Edwards fanned 18 Kiwanis batters. John Grandin homered for Kiwanis, Gene De Raad led Amvets with a triple double and Donald Rus contributed a run. Standings show Amvets leading with .501, Kiwanis at .400 with other clubs listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvets
Kiwanis
John Grandin
Wayne
Bob Edwards
Bob Ulrich
Ting
Donald Ru
Algo
Gene de Raad
Mastra
Inni
RHE Kiwanis
Donald Rus
Wayne van Rees
Marvin Hiemstra
Kersbergen
Rotary
Pella High Vay Gibson
New Sharon
Legion
Knoxville
Des Moin
Granger
Pella
Slater
Amvéts
Oskaloo
High School
Sharon
Gibson
Tracy
Lacey
Pella Junior Legion Defeats Indianola 6 to 1 in Playoffs
Pella Junior Legion defeated Indianola 6 to 1 on Friday to reach the 6th district tournament semi finals. Pitcher Bob Boyert allowed two hits and struck out 14, as Pella totaled ten hits and scored in the 4th and 6th innings aided by key plays from Kenneth De Wild Tom Boats and Dick Edwards. Pella will face Slater in Knoxville at 2 p.m. Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Jr. Legion
Indianola
Bob Boyert
Pella
Kenneth de Wild
Tom Boat
Dick Edwards
Butchf Erd
Max van Rees
Ronald Bogaard
Jim Duffus
D. Bishop
Slater
Knoxville
Rotary top Kiwanis 21 to 7 in four innings
Rotary defeated Kiwanis 21 to 7 in four innings as the game ended early under the ten run rule. Rotary had seven hits and one error while Kiwanis totaled six hits and six miscues. Don Rus led Kiwanis with a home run and a single. Jerry Breen and Ron Van Rees paced Rotary with two singles and a homer plus a single.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Kiwanis
Donald Rus
Jerry Breen
Ronald van Rees
David Kuyper
Bob Vander Waal
Larry Haverkamp
Douglas Vander Werf
Douglas Schakel
John Grandin
Rotary Kiwanis
Rotary and Annes dine at The Country Club
Rotary and Annes were guests of Rotary Club members for dinner at the Country Club on Tuesday June 28. Fried chicken with trimmings was served and Rotarian Kenneth Bean presented color motion pictures from the 1954 Tulip Festival. The show impressed all and the evening was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Annes
Rotary Club
Gradys Klein
Kenneth Bean
Social Security Rep to Be in Pella July 14
A Des Moines Social Security Administration field representative will be in the Council Room City Clerk's office 717 Main Pella Iowa on Wednesday July 14 1954 between 930 and 1100 a m The visit supports public planning for retirement income amid rising numbers of residents aged 65 plus and urges individuals to seek combined retirement income through Social Security company pensions annuities and personal savings plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Social Security Administration
Main
Pella
Iowa
Leo W. Smith
Social Security
Smith
Planain
Peo
Ple
Social Security guidance in old age planning
Smith stresses careful planning and invites inquiries about how old-age and survivors insurance fits into overall financial planning. Pamphlet No 35 Your Social Security offers free information and can be obtained at any Social Security Administration office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Social Security Administration
Hymn Sing by Girls League at First Reformed Church
The Girls League of the First Reformed Church will hold a hymn sing on Sunday night July 18 at nine in Central Park. Mr. Fred Whalley will be chorister and Mr. Ray Den Adel pianist. If rain, the event will be held one week later. All invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ League of the First Reformed Church
Central Park
Fred Whalley
Ray den Adel
Oldest Staff Writer Keeps Oakl and Acorn Traditions
Margaret Spratt aged 85 is the newspaper’s longest serving staff member at the Oakland Acorn. She began writing for the weekly in 1898 and has contributed to the paper for 56 years, marking a notable tenure in local journalism.
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Margaret Spratt
Oakland Acorn
Iowa Leads Nation in 1953 Crop Receipts Gain
Iowa’s crop receipts rose 32 percent in 1953, the largest increase among 20 states, reaching nearly 450 million. U S Department of Agriculture figures show Iowa maintained a strong agricultural economy, ranking second nationwide in total cash receipts since 1949, with 1953 state totals at about 2.3 billion and others mostly declining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Development Commission
U. S. Department of Agriculture
California
Texas
Conference on Central College Campus This Week
This week from July 4 to July 10 a conference is held on the Central College campus. It expects 75 to 100 junior high and high school aged participants from Iowa churches to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Big Crowd Out Monday for Pool Park Entertainment
A large crowd attended Pool Park events on Monday and a Penny Carnival is set for Friday at Webster and Lincoln schools. The softball and baseball programs drew about 2500 spectators, with Amvets defeating Kiwanis 12 to 8 and Leighton beating Pella Merchants in a late surge. Fireworks by Flor Geurts thrilled attendees as organizers led by Connie Van Roekel reported smooth logistics and solid profits supporting the softball team.
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Softball Association
Pool Park
Amvets Va. Kiwanis
Amvets
Pella Merchants
Leighton
Merchants
Flor Geurts
Connie van Roekel
Bob van Hemert
Gerald Breen
Alfred Gosslink
Pool Pa
Two Overtures on Band Program for Saturday Evening
Garden Square beaches hosted an all patriotic Chamber of Commerce band concert with Bob Klein’s Some Enchanted Evening solo. The event honored George Ramsey directing the Pella band for 27 years and previews Festival Overture Deep River Rhapsody Hymn of Freedom Eroica Overture Italian Street Song and more from Darcy Jr Walters Talmadge Skornicka and Herbert with Youth of America and Grandeur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Square
Chamber of Commerce
Bob Klein
South Pacific
George Ramsey
Pella
Darcy Jr
U. S. Navy
Brahm
Talmadge
Skornicka
Victor Herbert
American Red Cross
Logan
Walters
Art. Talmadge
King
Pacific
Ividoti
Herbert
Beethoven
More
Wheat Marketing Quota Referendum Set for July 23
Marion county wheat growers join nationwide vote on July 23 to decide whether marketing quotas stay in effect for 1955. Two thirds of voters must approve to continue quota program with full price support for within allotments. noncompliers face penalties and loss of price support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Paul E. Brown
ASC
Knoxville
Iowa
Contracts Set For Addition To The High School
The Board of Education awarded contracts totaling 8 085.65 for four firms at its July 1 meeting. Of this, 37 004.05 funds a three room addition within a 45 000 limit from the March election. Improvements include new windows on the south and west sides, a twenty year bonded roof over the new wing, and 170 new lockers to replace cramped spaces. Funds cover all obligations as bids from Hersom of Laurens and Kats Van Niewaal of Pella. Construction to begin soon ahead of the September opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Hersom of Laurens
First Reformed Church
Central College Memorial Union
Uth
Kats” van Niewaal
Pella
Pella Construction Company
van den Berg Electric Company
Wood and Son
Newton and Nisser and Sons
Des Moines
Kersbergen
Rotarians View Movies by Soldier in Europe
Dick Lautenbach, serving in the army overseas, entertained Rotary Club members with motion pictures from Germany, Switzerland, and Holland. He described scenes well, noting Holland footage as especially interesting. The program chairman was Earl Pohlmann. Harold Havercamp reported Carl Boat won the local Teenage Rodeo, with a Clinton boy winning the state event in Marshal town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Lautenbach
Rotary Club
Germany
Switzerland
Holland
Earl Pohlmann
Harold Havercamp
Roadeo
Carl Boat
Marshal Town
Clinton
Havercamp
Rotary
Jean Kuyper
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Hope College
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Western Theological Seminary
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Henry K. Ver Steeg
Baseball News
Pella Junior Legion
Rho Indianola
Cianol O'Neal
M. Bishop
Leighton-Merchants
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iMighten
Pook Park
Rotary and Annes
Bei
Pella Station
U. 8S
Br Rr
Webster and
Lincoln
Europe
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