Letters Recall Hawkeye Champions and Photo Gift
Frank A. Muirhead thanks Publishing Inc for a 8x10 portrait of notable Gary Vogelaar and the Central College team. He recalls the 1915-16 Hawkeye Conference championship run, notes a rare loss to Drake by 3 points, and fondly describes the team’s grit and the small gym known as the matchbox. He mentions camera fans and his mistaken absence in the shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Vogelaar
Fother
Gary
Hawkeye
Central College
Drake University
Frank A. Muirhead Hastings
Minn
Rainmaker Creates Hype Then Delivers Rain in Pella
In a small town the drought prompts a traveling rainmaker to set up near the depot. Preachers and townsfolk pray against the rainmaker, yet rain finally falls after the third Sunday. The crop is saved, and the community cheers as the rain arrives. Narrated by Nannie Van Haaften with Dutch cultural details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Nearhett Ao
Grandfather Brouwer
Pella
A. H
Nannie van Haaften
Life and Character LIFE IS A CO-OP
A thoughtful piece on interdependence in life and work. The author argues greatness in colleges, cars, and books comes from many people, not a single figure, and urges cooperation as a path to a higher purpose. God made us individuals, yet no man lives alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope College
Michigan
Baker Book House
Grand Rapids
Missionary Issues in Vietnam Discussed by Guild
The Bethany Willing Workers Guild for Christian Service met at Pauline Boot’s home with readings and reflections on Vietnam. A meditation titled Peace and Pardon framed by submission to God’s will. after readings, offerings and memorials noted. The group discussed Vietnam’s external Chinese influence and internal economic and social strains amid decades of conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Willing Workers Guild For Christian Service
Pauline Boot
Oswald Chambers
Peter Zwank
Women's Dept
Virgil Boot
Camp Sunnyside
Vernon van Gorp
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
China
South Vietnam
Vietnam War Strains Religion Yet Opens Gospel Doors
Amid turmoil in Vietnam, Missionary James Livingstone and staff minister in hospitals, camps, prisons, and youth centers. Saigon prints vast Christian literature as a Vietnamese pastor and missionaries deliver 20 minute services to hundreds weekly. Gideon laymen distribute New Testaments to recruits as faith endures through war and chaos. Mrs Ter Louw leads Bible study on God’s teachings and Mrs Zwank emphasizes peace with God transforming the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pve
Taylor
Churches
Vietnam
Saigon
James H. Livingston
Garth Hunt
Gideon
John E. Ter Louw
Jesus
God
Theological Conf Attended by Rev Ward at Green Lake
Rev Everett G Ward of First Baptist Church Pella Iowa attends a by invitation Theological Conference at the American Baptist Assembly Green Lake Wisconsin. About 60 leaders discuss Developments in the Ecumenical Scene and next steps for American Baptists in Ecumenical relations. The study conclusions will guide churches and conventions and contribute to Open Theological Conference planned for 1967 with about 750 expected attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Lake
Wisconsin
The
American Baptist Assembly
Everett G. Ward
First Baptist Church
Pella
Towa
Friendly Few Club Meets At Mary Adair Home
The Friendly Few Club met at Mary Adair's home for the July gathering with fifteen members and six children present. Mary received a birthday gift from her secret sister and Donna Van Rheenen an anniversary gift. games followed and each member received a small hostess gift. A lunch was served and the next meeting is set for August 1 at Dora Kaskaden, noting date change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Adair
Mary
Donna van Rheenen
Dora Kaskaden
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CUI
Earl Pohlmann
Cook & Son Agency
Viet Nam
Chevrolet
America
Cnorty
White Way Auto Company
Della,owa
Marvin
G. Dhleman
Marlon
Mahaska
Farm Service
Jake Vos
Bill Bruxvoort
van Zee Culligan
Franklin St
AVICE
Zenith
Hotel Pella
Des Moinen
Otto
Richard Tyaneling
Robert Allen -Frank de Wit
Twaneeter
Ralph de Cook
School Board
MF. Whitney
John Blommers Boardt JR. Dahm
Edward Weanalink
Nelson Vos
Jack Cook
Howard Glendening
Kiwanis Club
Garald
Secreto
Pella Jaycees
Ursindserver
Gary Genel
Dusseldorp
Women’s Federated
Robert van Hemert
Mecretery
Robert Evers
American Legion
Mer Vi
Prée
Frank Overman
Broadway
Veenstra’s
Oskaloosa Oil CO
Mobil Flame L.P
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Bert Hagen
Henry Hagen
Drs. van Dyke
Crawford & Roberts
van Gorp Mfg. CO. Ey
Wea Tne Eaniz
E. G. Ward
Theological
Pena Age Chronicle
An. Association
Pella Publ
Marion de Zwarte
Dean Sadier
Fred Hawker Merle Pratt
Aishing
Secretary
Ad Mar
Janper
United States
National Newspaper
Maytag Company
Newton
Ars
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