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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1955
Page
8
Merrill L. Robuck, Marion County ASC chairman, urged every farm owner and operator to vote in the annual community elections. Ballots have been mailed, with ballots postmarked by Friday or delivered by 5 p.m. Friday. The July 30 county convention will name the ASC committee for the next year, with terms starting August 1.
P H Kuyper spoke at the Tuesday Rotary noon meeting with travel photos from a world tour with Mrs Kuyper. He described India including its languages religions and illiteracy rate, noted visitors Connie De Bruin Rev Tanis and Dr Bruins, and shared over three thousand pictures highlighting Ganges River scenes and conditions. Jean Kuyper was program chairman with visitors Reverend Clyde Canfield and Stuart Kuyper. V Weirather presided.
Des Moines defeated Pella 10 to 0 at Vets with a no hit bid by Des Moines pitcher and six hits off Bob Boyert and Jim De Bruin. Wright Pierick and Beal each had two hits for Des Moines while Pella’s offense managed little against the Des Moines hurlers.
Pella High defeated Lacey 11 to 2 to reach the finals of the summer sectional at Eddyville. Lacey pitcher Rice fanned eight, issued five walks, and had three teammates collect hits, while Pella pitcher Bob Buyert struck out eight and walked one. Dirk Muyskens led Pella with two triples and a single, Gary Wallace added two singles.
Pella High defeated Eddyville 2 to 0 in the final of the summer sectional 6. B Beck contributed a homer for Eddyville while Lee High players Wallace Jim Herb Blom were noted. McGloibiens and Van Reck were among listed players in the fragmented recap.
Kiwanis pitchers Douglas Vander Werf Donald Rus and Jerry Blom fanned 11 and walked 8 to beat Kersbergen 17 to 12 Thursday evening Marvin Vander Molen and Russell Terpstra led the losers with 9 strikeouts and 1 walk Vander Melen had a double and two singles Jerry Gos selink hit a triple for Kersbergen Kiwanis totaled two doubles by Bobby Ulrich and homers by Keith Van Nimwe gen and Charles Van Veen.
Kiwanis won their sixth game in seven by beating Rotary 13 to 2 on Tuesday evening. Rotary had seven hits while Kiwanis compiled ten. Douglas Vander Werf pitched for Kiwanis with four strikeouts. Jerry Breene and David Kuyper pitched for Rotary with six strikeouts and one walk. Rotary’s leading hitters were David Kuyper with a double and a single and Pete De Jong with two singles. Kiwanis’ Quentin Kuyper had two hits.
County assessor Rouze Hunter reports 1955 personal property assessments in Marion County total $26,139 less than 1954 due to farm machinery and livestock drop. Gains in new buildings and moneys and credits offset some losses, with moneys and credits rising by $118,523 and $340,790 respectively. Overall livestock and machinery shifts reflect broader regional declines, while heavy equipment and other categories show mixed movement.
Reverend John Firth died Tuesday in Ayrshire Iowa at age 93 after long illness. He was well known in Pella and a frequent contributor to The Baptist Record while in The Chronicle office. For thirty seven years he served as a missionary in Assam India. Funeral services will be held in Ayrshire Friday July 16.
Baseball summaries note Rotary and Kiwanis players with runs and hits, listing Jerry Breen David Kuy per Haverkamp Vander Werf and Donald Rus. Standings show Rotary 43 1570 Amvets 0.00.00 24 1888 Kersbergen 15 1167. Upcoming games July 14 New Sharon Babe Ruth Field 6 pm July 16 Amvets vs Kersbergen Pool Park 6 pm July 20 Reddy Kilowatt Oskaloosa H S Field 6 pm vs Pella High.
The Pella Merchants will face Sully on Friday July 15 and on Tuesday July 19 meet Glenn Towers Truckers, 1954 state champions. Game time is 8:00 pm.
The Mission Fest of the Reformed Churches of the Pella area will be held Tuesday August 16. Plans for speakers and programs are well under way with preparations already in progress.
The Pella band’s Saturday program pleased the audience with a warm reception and strong attendance. Highlights include Amparito Roca and Eroica Overture, plus Two Woodland Sketches and Arrangers Holiday, with Beth Brom to summarize MacDowell’s life before the MacDowell-Johnson pieces.
Mrs. Clarence Vander Veer and Mrs. Marion C. Van Gorp led Amvet Auxiliary delegates to Waterloo convention July 8 9 10. John Vanden Berg represented the Pella unit as the group earned the Traveling Trophy for 100 percent renewals and a plaque for permanent possession. Kathryn Vriezelaar of Otley Auxiliary was re elected state treasurer. Convention speakers included the National Executive Secretary.
VanderWerff and Gonselink will be the ten at the 43rd convention of the International Society of Christian Endeavor in Columbus Ohio July 11 16. Both girls are editors of the Iowa C E Bulletin First Reformed Church of Pella. More than 4000 youth expected. Dr Walter H Judd will receive the International Youths Distinguished Service Citation and speak July 16 with other speakers including Dr Daniel A Poling Dr Frank C Laubach and Dr Raymond I Lindquist. Program includes 35 sessions plus Junior Convention parade and music and banquet with plans for the 75th anniversary of Endeavor during 1966 Christian Endeavor Week. Registrations at 1221 East Broad Street Columbus Ohio.
Miss Gloria Clarke of Chicago, Past National Commander, Harold Russell of Massachusetts, and Rufus H. Wilson, International Commander of the Amvets, arrived after flying from Helsinki Finland for the convention.
Morning service led by Dr G Vander Ladd with guest speaker on "God's Name and Yours" at 7:30. Evening service titled "Commitment" offers additional reflection and prayer in the same church.
Independence Everett G Ward minister leads 9:30 am Sunday church school and 10:45 am worship service with the sermon The Good Earth. No evening service during the summer. You are invited to worship with us.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Lord's Supper and Word of God at 10 30 a m. Gospel service at 7 30 p m. Des Moines preacher James White will deliver the message. All are invited. Thursday evening prayer and Bible study at 7 45 p m.
The Protestant Reformed convention of young people will be held in the vicinity on August 23, 24 and 25. The program includes religious services and sessions themed on opening and shutting of the Kingdom with readings from John 3 3 and 1 30.
The Church of the Open Bible lists Sunday School at 5 am for all ages, Missionary 9 4 classes, 11 00 a m morning worship with Rev C Russell Archer, 6 15 pm Overcomers youth prayer, 6 30 pm youth service, 7 30 pm evening evangelistic service led by Rev and Mrs Archer, and Wednesday 7 45 pm mid week prayer and praise.
Anthony Haverkamp outlines a community program featuring Mindatar School with morning worship at 5 a m and evening praise at 7 80 pm. The Wedding Garment program runs at 6 30 pm followed by Senior C E activities.
Comer Liberty and West Second Church. Pastor De Jong leads morning worship on The Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven Lord's Day XXXI. Evening service features The Royal Road to Wisdom Proverbs 1 7.
The Third Reformed Church announces 9 30 a m morning worship The Beauty of Gods Plan 11 00 a m Sunday School Ezekiel and the Earlier Captivity 6 90 p m junior choir junior high and senior youth groups Temple Time 8 00 a m on KBOE Oskaloosa and KNWS Waterloo 9 30 p m KXEL Waterloo The Rev Russell Van de Bunte of Central Reformed Church Muskegon Michigan will speak on A Time for Decision in the evening praise period.
Trinity Reform Church Douwstra Chapel led by Minister Wm C De Jong offers 9:30 morning service on The Love of the World, 11:00 Sunday School Captivity, 6:30 p m Jr C E Eunice Roorda leader, 1:30 p m Intermediate C E, no Sr E meeting, 7:30 p m Evening Service Where Dwellest Thou. A cordial welcome is extended.
John H. Stek delivered a morning sermon on The Propriety of God's Chastisements from Psalm 119 and a 7:30 pm address titled The Christian Prayer for Obedience to God at the Christian Reformed Services.
Rev G Lubbers promotes the Reformed Witness Hour broadcast airing Sundays from 7 to 7 30 am on radio KBOE Oskaloosa The program originates at the First Protestant Reformed Church Grand Rapids Michigan and features singing and preaching.
Rev. H. L. Van Dellen leads sermons at the Amsterdam school house two miles southwest of Pella each second and last Tuesday of every month at 7 30 p.m. Attendance is open to all residents of the area seeking religious instruction and fellowship.
Mass is held every Sunday morning at 9:00 o'clock in the Catholic Church.
The Chamber of Commerce elected Jack Boatsma president for the 1955 56 term with Max Hoeksema as vice president and Gene Stientjes continuing as secretary. New board members Ai Robus Anthony Tyaseling were welcomed as meeting opened. Earl Pohlmann was commended for his year as retiring president. A Peanut Carnival on Friday July 16 at Webster and Lincoln school grounds starts at 9 30 am with activities and admission one peanut per item.
Marion county farmers received ballots and envelopes on Friday July 8 for the annual ASC township elections. Merrill L. Robuck announced 3114 farm owners are eligible to vote and may mail back ballots by July 15. Ballots list petition nominees and allow write ins. A three member board will count votes July 19 and the convention to name the county ASC committee follows July 30 in Knoxville.
City workmen and the Park Commission join forces to improve West Market Park by erecting fifteen electroliers similar to Garden Square lights. The project should finish in about weeks. Commissioners announce twelve new benches in Garden Square and plan forty eight more next year. Park staff keep facilities in good condition through summer.
Norman Van Gorp of Milwaukee son of Mr and Mrs Ed Van Gorp of Pella recently promoted from Seagrave Corporation salesman to Sales Manager for the Chicago office He was notified by President Lester Stevenson on May 23 and will oversee all salesmen in the Chicago territory Seagrave operates in Illinois Wisconsin Michigan and Indiana supervised from the Chicago office
The ASC in Iowa pushes resealing to keep at least 50 million bushels of price supported corn on farms for another year and urges owners to add storage space. A 15 cent storage payment is offered for keeping resealed corn, with loans available to finance new cribs or bins. Marion County led with 225,187 bushels resealed last year.
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