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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

2

Locals notes spanning births, graduations, travels and education

A roundup of local events includes a Des Moines woman bound for New York and Schenectady for her son's church ordination, a June 11 birth in Oskaloosa, a grandson's Ames graduation, James Kerr commissioned as a second lieutenant, Doris Dockendorf at WOI-TV, Eugene W. De Wild’s theatre arts degree, Walter De Kock joining Wayne University, and several regional visits and moves. Additional items cover Ustermarkt family visits, 4-H Bluebells at state convention, Letha Van De Voort's Grand Rapids marriage trip, and Dr. Nellie Kramer attending a cranial conference in Clear Lake.

Wm. Wallace Len Kaidenberg Iirliff Ames Marilyn Bentonville, Ark Charles Kerr Des Moines James Army Eugene W. de Wild University Street Pella Towa Adena House College of Theatre Arts Cedrick Hardwicke Theatre School Walter E. de Kock Walter D. de Kock Wayne University Detroit Mich University of Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Lake Okoboji Newton Iowa de Kock Henry Ahe Letha Vande Voort Warner Vande Voort Grand Rapids Michigan Clarence H. Vander Linden Elisse Memorial Chapel Alameda Cfornia An Dyk Cornell University New York City New York Mrs. van Dyk Mrs. Vander Linden

Rules Change for Corn and Soybean Contests in Iowa

Iowa Master Corn and Soybean Growers Contests update for 1965 announce machine harvesting for corn in eight of six rows per 6 acre area and weighing on state approved scales. Soybean contest remains unchanged, with machine harvesting of at least two acres and weighing on approved scales. Top corn yields earn trophies and medals. soybean top yields earn plaques with county winners receiving medals. Local groups may sponsor Master Growers contests. over 30 groups sponsored last year with 225 entrants. Rules and blanks available from county extension director or Iowa Crop Improvement Association.

Iowa J. L. Robinson Iowa Crop Improvement Association Farm Bureaus Chambers of Commerce F.F.A Veterans

Our Men in Military Service Fort Sam Houston Private Robert Vande Krol

Private Robert Keith Vande Krol son of Mr and Mrs Harry Vande Krol Tainter Iowa has completed Brooke Army Medical Center Medical Training Center eight week advanced basic training The center trains combat aidmen and medical corpsmen and conducts field problem drills under simulated battle conditions Vande Krols wife Wanda Lou lives in New Sharon Iowa

Fort Sam Houston Texas Robert Keith Vande Krol Harry Vande Krol Tainter Iowa Medical Training Center Brooke Army Medical Center Army Army Medical Service Inc Vande Krol Wanda Lou New Sharon Towa

Soldiers Addresses for Beintema Dykstra Lindenwald

Addresses list for soldiers including L Beintema F A 24 71 83 USS Lindenwald LSD 6 c o Fleet Post Office New York Pfc Lawrence G Dykstra U S 55388995 16th Ord Co F M APO 901 San Francisco Cal

Gentle L. Beintema F. A USS Lindenwald Fleet Post Office New York, N. Y Pfc Lawrence G. Dykstra U. S 16Th Ord. Co F. M APO San Francisco Cal

Huxley church marks centennial journey from Illinois

The Palestine Lutheran Church in Story County observed its centennial. Founded in 1855 by a group who left Lisbon, Illinois, the congregation moved to Iowa to establish their homes and church.

Huxley Palestine Lutheran Church Story County Lisbon Illinois Iowa

Sudangrass as midsummer pasture with proper fertilizing

Sudangrass offers abundant July to frost pasture and drought resistance. Exension agronomist Ralph Krenzin of Iowa State notes strong soil and fertility needs, high nitrogen and phosphorus requirements, and recommends soil testing or about 50 pounds of actual nitrogen and 40 pounds of actual phosphate per acre if unavailable. Planting dates span May 15 to June 15 with seed 1 inch deep on heavy soils and 1.5 inches on light soils, 15 to 20 pounds per acre, varieties Piper and Greenleaf praised, with grazing advised at 18 to 20 inches tall to maximize forage and reduce prussic acid risk.

Ralph Krenzin Iowa State College Krenzin Sudan Iowa

Ruskin on guardianship of the Earth for future generations

A Ruskin quotation asserts that the Earth is lent for life and not merely owned. It emphasizes a shared duty to avoid unnecessary penalties for future generations and to leave them benefits within our power to bequeath.

Ruskin

Ranchers and Farmers Use Electric Branding Dehorning Cattle

Ranchers and farmers adopt an electric brander and dehorner to speed branding and dehorning. The device claims two minutes per calf, reducing irritation and the need for separate branding fires. The piece notes growing adoption and the practical benefits on many herds.

Fowbern Repaia Brander Horner

Milo Vande Krol Adopts Direct Cut Roughage for Cattle

Milo Vande Krol reports direct cut roughage feeding improves cattle health and pasture use. He bought a direct cut system and self feeder wagon for about $900, plans a bunker silo, and notes fewer bloat incidents. He cooperates with Jasper County Soil District along with his brothers and father, aiming to double calves per acre through better roughage utilization.

Milo Vande Milo J. Merrill Anderson Newton Jasper County Soil District Glen Harold Earl Geurt Vande Krel Sully SCS Iowa

Corn May Need Added Nitrogen for Higher Yields

Sidedressing corn with nitrogen fertilizer may boost yields by 10 to 20 bushels per acre according to Joe Stritzel an extension agronomist at Iowa State College. Soil tests determine nitrogen needs and adequate soil phosphorus and potassium.

Joe Stritzel Iowa State College Stritzel

Time to Decide Hay or Silage for Town Farmers

Weather may force town farmers to choose hay or grass silage as the first season’s crop nears harvest. Iowa State College agronomist Ralph Krenzin says grass silage can be made when hay-making weather fails, offering advantages such as preserved succulence, less rain damage, and higher retained nutrients including protein and carotene.

Krenzin Ralph Krenzin Extension Agronomist Iowa State College

Church Notes and Bible School Services Schedule

Church notes list Bible school Sunday morning and Lord's Supper. Evening gospel service at 7 80 p.m. Mr James White of Des Moines to deliver a special message. Thursday prayer and Bible study in the evening.

Marion Vanden Baard Sandridge Arnold Meindertsma Knoxville Gerrit Ustermarkt Pella Edward Ustermarkt Jerry Lee Jake Ustermarkt Mr. Ustermarkt Excelsior Springs Bible School James White Des Moines

Schedule of Sunday Worship and Guest Minister

Morning worship at 9 45 a m church school at 11 05 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m Guest minister Rev Wm C De Jong from Trinity Church delivers the sermon at the evening service.

Wm. C. de Jong Trinity Church

Pastor M Gritters Leads Hollandschedienst Open

The schedule shows Pastor M Gritters leading Hollandschedienst at 9:30 with open service. Evening session at 19:16 and a service titled The Sacrament of Covenant Nourishment on the Lord's Day 28.

M. Gritters Hollandschedienst

First Baptist Church Schedule Notes June to August

Everett Ward minister highlights Sunday worship at 80 on the second Sunday. School worship service, Simon, and the importance of the church to evening service during June July and August are emphasized.

Independence St Everett G. Ward

Christian Reformed Services at Pella Christian

Pella Christian church services feature John H. Stel at 9:30 am with study on Disaster's Call to the Unrepentant from Luke 13 1 5. Evening service at 7 30 pm focuses on The Security of the Sons of God from Romans 8 31 32.

Sons of God

Guest minister at Oakdale Park Chr Ref Church Grand Rapids

Corner Liberty and West Second Dr. P. De Jong Pastor. Rev. John Piersma of Oakdale Park Christian Reformed Church will lead the service at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Young People's classes at 7:30 p.m. Rev. John Piersma.

Liberty West Second de Jong John Piersma Oakdale Park Church of Grand Rapids, Mich

Preaching at Amsterdam school house near Pella weekly

Rev. H. L. Van Dellen conducts monthly preaching at the Amsterdam school house two miles southwest of Pella held on the second and last Tuesday of each month at 7:80 p.m.

Amsterdam School House Pella H. L. van Dellen

Mass every Sunday morning at nine

A brief notice states the mass takes place every Sunday morning at nine o clock. It emphasizes regular worship times and lists no additional details about location or participants.

Reformed Home Mission Program Broadcast Details

Rev G Lubbers conducts the Reformed Witness Hour from 7 to 7:80 on KBOE Oskaloosa every Sunday morning. The program features distinctively Reformed singing and preaching originating from the First Protestant Reformed Church in Grand Rapids Michigan.

G. Lubbers Reformed Witness KBOE Oskaloosa First Protestant Reformed Church Grand Rapids Michigan

Reverend Anthony Haverkamp Leads Worship Series

Anthony Haverkamp, minister, conducts Sunday School lecture titled Jo ps the Passover. Morning worship at 3 a.m. and evening praise at 6 30 p.m. include sessions Errors and Hidden Faults and Pro 180 pul at and Sous 6 30 p.m. Senior C and E.

Anthony Haverkamp

Trinity Reform Church Invites Congregation to Services

Sunday schedule lists 9 30 am service Sunday School and junior activities. Evening worship at 7 30 pm with guest minister Dr G T Vagder Lugt. cordial welcome extended by Pouwatra Chapel Wim C te Jong, Minister.

Pouwatra Chapel Wim. C

Third Reformed Church Schedule and Guest Sermon

Russell J. Redeker, minister, leads 9:30 am worship and 11:00 am Sunday School with Josiah Keeps the Passover. Evening service at 8:30 pm. church welcomes all. radio schedule lists KBOE, KNWS, and KXEL programs and times. Reverend Herman J. Ridder of Homewood Reformed Church will speak on Our Father in Heaven.

Russell J. Redeker Josiah Pam Jr. C KNWS Waterloo KXEL

Washington minty service and youth events notice

Sunday School for all ages at 9 a.m. with Lois Weit of Far East station in Manila as guest. 6:15 p.m. Overcomer's youth prayer time. 6:30 p.m. youth service. 7:30 p.m. evening evangelistic. Monday to Friday June 2024 Central Divisional Youth Camp at Cedar Falls Iowa. 7:45 p.m. mid week prayer and praise.

Washington Minty Lois Weit The Far Manilla Overcomer Central Divisional Cedar Falls Iowa

Four Requests to Place the Order Repeated

The notice directs a customer to ask for the order four times before leaving. The instruction emphasizes repeated requests to ensure the order is placed, reflecting a persistent sales tactic observed in the segment.

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