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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1954
Page
16
Fragments record social visits in Pella and Excelsior Springs, church events at Cedar and Fremont, and community gatherings. Notes mention the Harrison Township meeting, birthday and Father’s Day tributes, hospital stays, and upcoming picnics and services led by Seminarian John Hiemstra. A call to join the church is extended.
The Otley community sees a June string of church activities and family gatherings. 4 H groups hosted a Fathers Day supper at Marie Klyn’s home. Bible School programs at Otley Reformed Church and Otley Christian Reformed Church, plus a film night, were announced. Mr and Mrs Charles Vander Kolk joined Norman Robus for Father's Day dinner. A picnic at Lake Keomah brought together many Bible School helpers and attendees. The Men’s Brotherhood met, focusing on The Mystery of Divine Selection, with a CTS choir practice following the meeting. A family gathering occurred at Andrew Ustermarkt’s home.
Galesburg News lists Saturday and Sunday gatherings at multiple Newton homes including Grace Gribben Harold Terpstra and Etta Terpstra plus visits from Des Moines Pella and Monroe. Events mention dinner guests and family visits, a tonisillectomy, and a new granddaughter for Joe Horman and Otley family relations.
A Cordova News report notes two rainbows after recent rain with several inches falling this week and a brief river rise. Clyde and Claridine Williams held an open house at their new funeral home in Knoxville on Sunday June 13. Grandma Clements, mother of Mrs. Dr Tharp, died at Newton Hospital last week. Piez West is hospitalized in Collins Hospital Knoxville in an oxygen tent. Art Waardhuizen enjoyed clear flying weather.
Unofficial results show 95 votes cast in Summit Township with eight from Red Rock. Local life includes Amos Jones at a funeral, students at summer school, various visits, a ninth load of liquid fertilizer, fishing trips in Minnesota, wedding anniversaries, and community activities such as a Teenagers carnival raising funds. Local families attend camps, picnics, and home projects, while welfare center reports note 200 garments and 11 pairs of shoes distributed recently.
Rev W J Field presented his motion picture The Holy Land Passing Parade in the church auditorium on Monday evening June 14. He represents The Holy Land Christian Approach Mission Inc. Persis Ladies Aid held their annual sale in the church basement Thursday afternoon at 1:00. A good crowd attended. Auctioneers Tom Van der Hart and Andrew Bandstra conducted. Refreshments served after the sale. Special African Mission offering collected. Rev and Mrs Clarence Vos arrived from Monroe WA en route to Patterson NJ where he has accepted a call. Vos will guest minister Sunday while Rev H Verduin is away. Queen Esther Circle held its annual social Friday evening in the church basement with husbands and families. Marion Franje showed pictures of Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Holland. A group of boys and girls played two numbers on their symphonies. Rev A Wetzig led prayer. Delicious refreshments served. Geneva Rus named regular church organist, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Rus. Gladys Pethven and John W De Rooi of Oskaloosa to be married Thursday at 7:45 p.m. in the church auditorium. Mr and Mrs Peter De Groot and three children from Manhattan MT were house guests at George Zimmer home for several days. The Indies sisters. twins noted in each family. Iris Van Kooten of New Sharon weekend guest of Dorothy Dahm. Lemars Helmers and children hosted with Andrew Bandstra on Wednesday. they are from Arizona. Elmer Vos, son of Mr and Mrs Jake Vos, spending three days in Ames for 4-H short course. Bible Searchers held social Wednesday evening.
A picnic supper was enjoyed by all and Melvin Dear showed slides indoors. A welcome rain Sunday afternoon cooled the heat, aiding crops. Farmers are cutting alfalfa and cultivating corn as a busy period continues. A heartfelt line asks for help for those who understand our hearts amid life’s thorns.
The text presents a hymn line praising Jesus as the sole source of blessing and comfort. It emphasizes that when afflictions press, waves of trouble rise, and a friend is needed, Jesus is the only One who provides aid and solace. The chorus repeats Yes there's One Only One and identifies Jesus as the blessed savior.
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