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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1955

Page

4

Honoring Gerrit Van Norden on Tist birthday

Gerrit Van Norden was celebrated Monday evening on his Tist birthday with a cooperative lunch and social hour. Attending were numerous Van Norden relatives and friends including Mrs. Van Norden, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Van Norden, Zelda, Roger, Gary, Marilyn, Kenneth, Billy, and many others.

Gerrit van Norden van Norden Henry van Norden Zelda Roger William van Norden Gary Marilyn Kenneth Billy Hubert Struik Lois Helen Linda Marvin Carol Phyllis John H. Jansen Catherine Gene Case van Norden Mary Carroll Raymond Connie Jimmie van Norden Kathy Henry D. Jansen Robert Clifford Anthony Henry C. Terlouw Harlan Randy Carl Rykhoek Irvin Wilbur van Sant Willard Barbara Ray van Wyk Jake Boot Simon Fopma Ralph de Vries Dick Vos Tunis Blom Lambert Vander Beek Henry Nikkel Connie Jansen Louis van ‘Wyk John van Maanen Lucy Kramer Arie Lanser Rienk Zyistra Bernie Vos Tunis Nikkel Tunisss Lambert Vandereek

Community Notices From Summit and Surrounding Areas

Local residents attend visits with families across Monroe Des Moines Pella and Osskaloosa with many gatherings and travel news. Announcements include a missionary trip to Belgium Congo a birth in Chicago and a funeral in Pella along with summer courses at Iowa State Teachers College.

King's College Gospel Team to Visit Sully June 26

The King's Praisers from The King's College Briacliff Manor NY will present a 9:00 p.m. program in Sully park on Saturday June 26 and perform at the Sully Community Church Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. Oleg Olsen of Flan ders NJ heads the team. a three-member female vocal trio provides special music. A ten week summer tour will take the group to over 50 services across 12 states beginning Minnesota to Texas. Robert De Vries of Dallas Theological Seminary will speak at Sully Community Church Sunday evening.

King’s Praisers King’s College Briacliff Manor New York Sully Park Sully Community Church Oleg Olsen Flanders New Jersey Olsen Minnesota King’s Morris County Youth For Christ Texas Robert de Vries Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas

Local residents cited for academics and sightings around town

Myra Joyce Van Hemert spent Wednesday with David and Diane Van Dusseldorp. Norman Verros and Wm. Van de Voort earned B averages at Central College as sophomores and juniors. A Lone Pine Tree farm barn owned by Don Vriezelaar was razed for a new building. Mrs. Elmer Vogelaar, Lenora and Marcia visited Oskaloosa. Summit Strivers 4-H president Joan Nollen attended the 26th annual convention at Iowa State College in Ames. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Vriezelaar and Susan dined with H. W. Vriezelaar. Two Newton drivers were in a highway collision on Highway 63 near the Vriezelaar farm. no injuries. A second minor crash occurred on the detour near the Dick De Jong farm. no injuries.

Myra Joyce van Hemert David Diane van Dusseldorp Norman Verros Vande Voort Central College Norman William Lone Pine Tree Don Vriezelaar Elmer Vogelaar Lenora Marcia Oskaloosa Vistors Joan Nollen Summit Strivers Iowa State College Ames John H. Vriezelaar Susan H. W H. W. Vriezelaar Newton Knoxville Dick de Jong

Monroe News Mothers Club and June Family Notes

Mr and Mrs Ivan Sheeler welcomed a daughter born June 11 the couple s second child. Carol Vriezelaar hosted the Mothers Club June meeting with Lois Duncan as assistant. Roll call was your husband s favorite dish. The annual children s picnic was set for June 29 at Maytag Park Newton. Gerdena Dona Hue gave a talk on polio facts and Alberta Munson reviewed a magazine. Officers named by a nominating committee were June Sloan president Alice Hamm vice president Carol Vriezel secretary Carol Woodmannre cor secretary and Gladyce Bowans. A light tray lunch followed. Roger left June 10 for Whippany New Jersey to work the summer at Bell Laboratories with Mrs Crane accompanying to Nappanee Indiana to visit in the Curtis Crane home. Carl Crane

Ivan Sheeler Carol Vriezelaar Mothers’ Club Lois Duncan Maytag Park Newton Gerdena Donahue Alberta Munson June Sloan Alice Hamm Carol Vriezel Carol Woodmantre Gladyce Bowans Id Roger Whippany New Jersey Roger Bell Laboratories Mrs. Crane Nappanee Indiana Curtis Crane Carl Crane

Ames 4-H convention highlights local youth work

The piece lists numerous Monroe High School and 4-H club members from Ames and Mitchellville involved in the 26th annual 4-H girls convention at Ames. It notes awards to Currier and Betty Kennedy, a Cedar Falls scholarship, and mentions several families visiting and hosting events around the Webster City area, with several clubs and gatherings described.

Jim van Hemert Texas Peter van Ryswyk D. W. Duncan Hay Currier Betty Kennedy Monroe High School Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Janie McCauley Marvin Sloan Lutheran Church Webster City Iowa Lorna Kay Fisher Des Moines H. M. Sharp Ralph Rhinehart Frank Wagner Prairie City Dale McBride Reny Milton Wright Dean Shaw Denver Colorado Mark I. Shaw B. Schrader Molly Lynn Tolona Ill Shaw Carol Hjortshoj Happy Hearts 4 New Jersey Diane DeVry Evanston, Il Roger Watts Ames Melvin Price Patty Peggy Hummel Lake Geneva Bernard van Wyngarden Betty Bensink and Sons Jean Vander Velden and Sons Evlyn Walker Esther Bensink Jeannetta Scheffers Bertha

Store Farm Chemicals Away From Children and Livestock

A brief reminder urges storing farm chemicals where children and livestock cannot reach them. Store in original containers, keep closed tightly, and follow label directions to prevent accidents and exposures. Maintain separate, secure storage away from feed and tools.

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Sully News Wilbur Vos Mercy Ernest Elscott Bernard Kooistra Jennie Sparks Cecil Page Orville Vander Wilt Wilburn van Wyk Will van Wyk Ollie Ter Harriet Paine League For Service of the Reformed Church Sully Sarah Bakker Africa Leonard van Genderen Jacob Brand Indianola Marie Brand John Anderson Susie Buitenwerf Charles Stoppels John Blom Will Swank Tunis Hartgers John Zegers Junior Ver Andrew van Sant Marion van Soolen Jennie van Hal Methodist Hospital Luella van Dusseldorp Pella Dick Ver Ploeg Joan Leonard Lester van Wyk Oney Arkema Harris van Kooten Grace Arkema van Kooten Air Force England Charleston Junior Ver Ploeg Wendell Ver Ploeg Ruth Christian Reformed Church Old Settlers Ground Lynnville Tim C Bell Serena de Waard Woden George Vander Schel Gary Vander Schel Colfax Jacob van Wyhe Mrs Summit News Linda Churchill Monroe Susan Vriezelaar Henry Ver Woert Raymond Hevelin Carl de Vries Arthur de Vries Clyde Shannon Roy van Essen Noi the Shannons Bel Nora Robert van Essen Rochester Minn Scotland Frank Hiemstra Clifford de Jong Oskaloosa Peter Westerkamp John E. Ter Louw Andy Andy, Mr. and Mrs. Poortinga, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Gosselink, M. J. Hiemstra Qonnie Verwers Ronnie Sharon Eldorado Bob Beyer Frank Plath Hutchinson Chicago Illinois Sara Frances Sara Buwalda Francis van Dusseldorp Diane Marion Heemstra Kenneth Vanden Berg Walter van Doorninck Richard Klien van Essen Mary Vriezelaar Anie Beyer Wm. van Zee Wm. Rouw Allis-Chalmers Allis-Chalmers Trademarié Allis.‘Chalmers Sales and Service VOS Gospel Team Cor Tha Midwest Janice Lee Bellmawr Nancy Williams Uniontown Nancy Miles Smithville Percy Crawford New Castle Delaware New York City Colfax Sale P Ives L. H. Gerke Cambridge Hampshire Colfax Sale Company Monroe News Diane Johnson Happy Hearts Club Jasper County Linda Waters Kristy Vander Ploeg Mabel ‘Kool Autin Judy Clevenger Cristy Vander Ploeg Carol Hiortshoj Janet Woody Mary Livinie Genderen Darlene Bensink Patty Hekel Mia Charles Burmeister G. Hiortshoj Hekel Don Li van Genderen Vander Ploeg Lassie Club Hjortshoj Lucky Lassies Judith Joyce Sloan Sue Ellen Waddle Vija Thomalis Becky Reetz Amy Patrick Ida Ross Linda Bowans June Ross Patsy Miller Gida Kalnins Laura Throckmorton Marie Sloan Tlle van OWA Dairy Industry Commission Siete Capitol Des Melney Vole Guiry Somme Aarerioes Bey Asmabation Bree Ue A Lincoln Sally Coop
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