Substantial Gains Reported by Reformed Church Synod
The 144th annual Synod of the Reformed Church in America met at Buck Mill Falls Pa. Rev. Abraham Rynbrandt reported 14 000 new members in the past year reaching 183 500 total. Receipts topped 10 million dollars. Sunday School enrollment reached 137 375. 753 local churches exist in America. The merger of eight interdenominational agencies was approved to form the National Council of Churches. Union with the United Presbyterians failed. 23 classes voted against and 19 for, with 621 for and 527 against in the Synod’s voting. The Presbyterian discussions remain open. The Home Missions board authorized 520 500 in loans for 41 new churches and expansion among immigrants from Holland to Canada, with a six month preaching mission program starting World Communion Sunday. The Board aids 106 churches and works among Africans, Indians, Japanese, and migrants.
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Neval Synod of the Red Church In
America
Buck Mill Falls
Abraham Rynbrandt
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Bernard J. Mulder
New York City
Boards’ of Missions and Eduction
National Council of the Churches of Christ
U.S. A
Synod
Union
United Presbyterians
Presbyterian Churches
Home Missions
Board of Home Missions
Holland
Canada
Home Board
Jans
Kentucky
Open House At New Furnished Home On June 3
A completely furnished new home of Reuben Aker at the corner of Independence and West Third Street hosts an open house Saturday, June 3. The house will be offered for sale with possession June 15, 1950, with furnishings optional.
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Reubenaker
Independence
West Third Street
Television star Hamblen to lead Lynnville youth rally
Stuart Hamblen, Hollywood radio and film star turned Christian preacher, headlines a Youth For Christ rally at Friends Church in Lynnville on Friday June 2 at 8 p.m. The event, open to the public with no admission charge, marks his ongoing gospel music ministry and conversion.
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Radio Star
Lynnville
Stuart Hamblen
Hollywood
Cial
Youth For Christ
Friends Church
Town
Hamblen
Billy Graham
Los Angeles
America
Youth For Christ International
Lynnville Raly
Stuart
Iis
el Lobo
Tulip Time Praise From Pella Residents
A Mr George Ver Steeg letter from Joe Fanssen praises Pella Iowa Tulip Time. He commends friendly people, float construction, Dutch costumes, the coronation, the operetta Sweethearts, and visits to historical sites. He hopes Tulip Time remains strong and inspires future generations.
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George Ver Steeg
Pella
Iowa
George
Clarinda
Towa
Farm land sale near Sibley sets high local price
An 80 acre farm near Sibley sold for $36,000 turning at $450 per acre. John Balk ema Doon purchased the land and buildings from Fred Hensch at $459 per acre, a rate among the highest in years in the area.
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Sibley
John Balkema
Doon
Fred Hensch
Concerning Work Permits for Minors under Child Labor Law
The superintendent of schools issues permits. An Employer's Agreement signed by the employer starts the process. Present the agreement with proof of age, preferably a birth certificate, to the school. Based on these documents the minor receives either a work permit or an age certificate.
Neighbors Correct Statement On Ground Work After Van Zante Death
Henry Nikkel asks correction to claim that he supervised the plowing and disking of Mrs. Anne Van Zante land after Mr. Van Zante’s death. He says three men, Tun is Nikkel, Bennie Dunsbergen and Claire Schnel recruited workers and ensured orderly work. We gladly make the correction.
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Anne van Zante
Sully
van Zante
Henry Nikkel
Nikkel
Tunis Nikkel
Bennie Dunsbergen
Claire Schnel
Plan Evangelistic Services at P C First Reformed Church
The First Reformed Church of Prairie City plans four evangelistic meetings on June 7 8 10 and 11 at 8 p m each night. Special music will play a large role in all services and the events aim to bless both church and community after two years of successful outreach.
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Bsgt
First Reformed
Prairie City
Newspapers Preferred By Iowa Retailers for Advertising Purposes
A study of Iowa retailers shows 60 to 70 percent of in-house advertising is placed in newspapers while about 89 percent use radio to round out campaigns. Results from the University of Iowa research, printed in the June Iowa Business Digest, cover 95 retailers across 10 cities, most advertising weekly in newspapers.
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Iowa
Towa City
Ng i
St University Wit
Lowa Business Digest
Adio
Iowa Cities
Hest
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EESTI
U. S. Army
Army
Voice of
Faassen
Joe Fanssen
Frigidaire
Kuyper
Frigidaire Appliances
Neagle Studio
North Side Square
P. C
First Reformed Church
Church of Via
Louis Benes
Ia. University
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Kidjotations
Otark
Sovereign
Magic Circle
Star Oil Co
John Deere
Pella, Iowa
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