Central Junior Wins State Oratory Contest at Grinnell
Johannes Niemeyer of the Netherlands a Central College junior won first in the men’s oratory contest at the State Forensic Tournament at Grinnell. He will represent Central at Northwestern University in Evanston in April. Other Central students earned high marks including Shirley Kooistra whose poetry reading earned a superior rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Grinnell
Johannes Niemeyer
The
Netherlands
Central College
Niemeyer
Northwestern University
Evanston
John Korver
New Oxford
Penn
Geraldine van Houweling
Oskaloosa
Alvin Poppen
Sioux Center
Shirley Kooistra
Pi Kappa Delta
Cape Girardeau
Church Notes Clifford Perron Minister Sermons and Services
Church notices list minister Clifford Perron leading 9:30 Sunday school and 10:45 morning worship with the sermon Man and His Fellows. Evening service at 7:30 features The Victory of the Lamb and special music, plus midweek Lenten devotional Wednesday at 7:30 and a choir rehearsal at 8:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford F. Perron
Choi
Baptist
Republicans caucus shows broad political interest in Marion County
Fifty two citizens attended the Republican caucus at Legion Hall on Friday March 7 with Peter Ganss named chairman pro tem. Petitions circulated for R. M. Hart for supervisor and Elmer Ver Meer for state representative. A straw vote favored Taft and Eisenhower with smaller counts for Stassen and MacArthur. Delegates were named to the county convention for Knoxville tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. and listed by ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Peter Ganss
R. M. Hart
Board of Supervisors
Elmer Ver Meer
Marion County
Iowa
Taft
Eisenhower
Stassen
MacArthur
Knoxville
Warren
Fred Whalley
Ed le Cocq
Frances
Ki Richard Tysseling
H. A. Rhynsburger
Norma Gaass
Dorothy Bean
Kenneth Bean
Ben de Vries
Robert Menning
Martin Heerema
Dale Vander Pol
Robert Men
Charley Allen
J. P
Buff) van Rees
Henry Wormhoudt
Lake Prairie Two
Earl Ver Meer
John H. Ver Meer
Robert Lautenbach
Elmer H. Ver Meer
Local Obituaries and Hospital Notices From Mahaska County
Arch ie Lee and Gerrit Van Kooten were discharged from Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa after illness treatment while Arthur De Vries and Donald Menninga left Mercy for home following medical care. A daughter was born to Armour Van Wyk and wife at Mercy. Miss Ruth Ransom of the Reformed Church in America visits Pella for three days March 19 to 21. she will lead chapel and address women at the packing tea. Major Langerak leaves for Camp Gordon Georgia for a month training before overseas assignment. New car licenses issued to Klinker Van Nooren Noord and Gosse link families. Gradus De Kock assumes Democratic chair in Mahaska County and leads Cancer Fund Drive. Funeral attendees for Martin Zylstra listed from several states. John Van Hemert in poor health after major surgery. Mr and Mrs Vander Heiden return from California trip of 9000 miles. 79-year-old Vander Heiden gains thirteen pounds.
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Archie Lee
Cornie ‘Vander Hart
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Sur- Ey
Jasper de Gook
Lahaska
Arthur de Vries
Leighton
Mercy
Gerrit van Kooten
Mahaska
Donald
Henry
Menninga
Otley
Henry van Roekel
Armour ‘van Wyk
Sully
Ruth Ransom
Board of Foreign Missions of the Reformed Church In America
Pella
Miss Ransom
Central College
College
Second Reformed Church
Dudok Langerak
Camp Gordon
Macon
Georgia
Langerak
James Main
Mahaska Hospital
Bias
Gerard M. Gosselink
Mildred
Sarah Ann
2Nd St. Pell
Gradus J. de Kock
Democratic Party
Mahaska County
Elmer Klinzman
New Sharon
de Kock
Oskalo
Martin Zylstra
Gerald Zylstra
Connie Zylstra
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Gerben Zylstra
Des Plaines
Illinois
Grand- Gerald Zylstra
Racine
Wisconsin
Ivan J. Zylstra
Orange City
Iowa
Jerry Vanden Berg
Waterloo
Herman Swank
John van Hemert
Martin Vander Heiden
California
Vander Heiden
Gertrude Renaud
Long Beach
Mr. Vander Heiden
Mrs Harry Avery to Head Easter Seal County Campaign
Mrs Harry Avery of Knoxville has been chosen to serve as sponsor of the Easter Seal Campaign in the county. The appointment signals active fundraising and public support for the charitable drive led by local organizations and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Avery
Easter Seal County
Knoxville
Easter Seals Drive Set in Marion County
State Campaign Chairman Gerard S. Nollen announces an Easter Seals campaign in Marion County from March 13 to April 18. Mrs. Avery accepts sponsorship praising the effort to aid crippled individuals and asks local residents to contribute to the Iowa Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Seals mailed to over 650,000 Iowa homes with funds supporting services not supplied by other agencies.
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Marion County
Gerard S. Nollen
Des Moines
Avery
Nollen
Iowa Society For Crippled Children and Adults
National Society
Central Students Survive Head-On Crash With Truck
Two Central college students Harlan Balk and Leonard De Beer escaped serious injuries after their car struck the cab of a large auto transport truck head on at 7:30 am Sunday on highway 92 near Lake Keomah five miles east of Oskaloosa. Sheriff Mateer cited icy roads as the truck drifted into Balks lane. Balks car was driven back through the floor. Both youths were taken to Mercy hospital with numerous cuts and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Oskaloosa Herald
Lake Keomah Corner
Oskaloosa
Highway 92
Harlan Balk
Clinton
Leonard de Beer
Sioux Falls
S. D
Balk
Dwight Mateer
Mateer
C de Beer
Mercy Hospital
Motorists aid after two injured in Sunday crash
A passing motorist assisted two individuals hurt in a Sunday accident. They were treated and taken to the Central college infirmary around 4 p.m. Neither suffered serious injuries. The truck driver, W. R. Field of Winterset, was uninjured. The cab, owned by Prucka Transportation of Omaha, sustained minor front damage.
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Central College Infirmary
W. R. Field
Winterset
Prucka Transportation Company of
Omaha
Mateer
Christian High Play Sets Cast and Delicate Story
The Christian high school drama continues, featuring Shirley, an honor student who starred in last year’s Anne of Green Gables. Under Miss Kallemyn, the cast includes Eloise De Zwarte Ruth Thorne Martha Van Soelen Jane Hathaway Merle Vander Schaaf Duane De Kock Janice Stravers Marvin Monsma Alda Van Wyngarden Stanley Vander Klay Kenneth Vos and others in a modern tender comedy laden play.
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Vander Wilt
Shirley
Oskaloosa
Ann of Green Gables
Diane
Anne
Howard Patterson
Alda van Wyngarden
Hepsey
Jane Hathaway
Stanley Vander Klay
Joe Pend- Pendleton
Gittin
Kenneth Vos
James Ball
Toll roads and road funding debate in Iowa progress report
Rotary program notes 4000 miles of deteriorating pavements in the town. A 200 mile yearly pace would take thirty years. 400 to 450 miles yearly needed to keep pace. Secondary roads progress praised. Coykendall on toll road financing doubts practicality. Brookings report cited. 5300 vehicles daily referenced for Maine turnpike. Good Roads Association aims to improve Iowa roads. laws deemed adequate. policy and support questioned. Maytag Newton youths slated for a flannelgraph talk on money value.
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Coykendall
Beardsley
Iowa
Maine
Good Roads Association Coykendall
Nonax
State Highway Commission
Maytag Company
Newton
Five Central Men Honored for Prowess In Basketball
Central College placed five players on the Iowa Conference honorable mention list for outstanding basketball. Bob Ver Meer earned multiple recognitions including MVP and best offensive categories, Dick Starr and others gained one honor each. Notably no seniors on the central squad. Ver Meer also made second team all conference and was the only Dutchman honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arden Johnston
Central College
Iowa
Bob Ver Meer
Dick Starr
Junior Dunkin
Glenn Borgman
Bob Vander Linden
Central
Bob Graham
Bob VerMeer
Jack Valvoord
Arnie Ver Heef
Bob Clippinger
Dale Bush
Speech and Hearing Tests Given to 211 Children
A special clinic at the high school Thursday conducted group hearing tests for 211 pupils from grades nine six and three in public Christian and rural schools. Third graders received additional speech tests and referrals were made from all grades. Tests were by three from the State Department with Miss Connie Karager testing about 70 individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Green
Marion
Jasper
C. 8. Thomas
State Department
Connie Karager
Elaine Harris
Cecil Ginger
Four Services By Open Bible Church Evangelists
The Church of the Open Bible led by Rev and Mrs C C Anderson offers four services with evangelists the Greens. Evening sermons titled The Challenge of the Cross and What Think Ye of Christ with Dutch Psalm during Sunday School. Evening Overcomer's Hour Evangelsitic Service features Dutch evangelists and prayer next Wednesday at 7 45 p m.
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C. C. Anderson
Christ
Protestant Reformed Church Service Notice
The Protestant Reformed Church announces M Gritters as pastor with services at 9 30 a m Bible School 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m Lord's Supper and Word of God 7 30 p m midweek talk God’s Greatest Workmanship Thursday 7 30 p m note Mr Pinches called away to Waterloo no service at 7 30 p m Sunday service cancelled
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George T. Pinches
Pinches
Waterloo
The
Ideal Church
Timothy A Dependable Follower and Sunday Services
Anthony Haverkamp leads a weekly church schedule with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m and evening praise at 7 30 p m Cal IL The Challenge Junior and Intermediate Christian Endeavor and midweek prayer services follow The Sunday morning and evening programs feature guest minister Dr Jacob Prins from Holland Michigan Temple Time radio broadcast on KXEL Waterloo Iowa with Rev H Bast delivering the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Haverkamp
Timothy
Cal- IL
Christian Endeavor
C. E
Bestiary College
Jacob Prins
Holland
Michigan
Third Church
Temple Time
Reformed Church In America
KXEL
Waterloo
Iowa
H. Bast
Sunday Services At Local Churches Highlight Conscience Study
The Second Reformed Church led by Minister Tanis offers Sunday School and junior and intermediate programs. St Mary Catholic Church holds Mass every Sunday at 8:00 a.m., inviting parishioners to attend in morning worship.
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Dn. Tanis
C. E
C. Eollege C. E
Obituary T H Kaldenberg Otley man dies en route to hospital
T H Kaldenberg of Otley died while being taken to Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa in the Garden Chapel ambulance Tuesday afternoon March 11 around 4:00. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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T. H. Kaldenberg
Otley
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Garden Chapel
A Call for Global Cooperation and Policy Reform
A speaker urges aid to Korea and the world to ease suffering and prevent war. The piece argues clothing donations help the immediate needy while advocating international governance and world law to eradicate injustice, channel human effort, and avert escalation of conflict. It emphasizes prevention over relief alone and calls for courage to pursue systemic solutions.
Monroe High to Stage Second Annual Talent Show
The Student Council at Monroe High School will present a second annual talent show on Monday evening March 17 at 7 30 p m Proceeds go to Student Council projects Admission is 25 and 50 cents offering a mix of acts solos duets and ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe High School
Our Men in Military Service
Pfc Marvin Vander Molen, son of Mr and Mrs Gerrit Vander Molen, enlisted in the Air Force November 26 1961. He trained at Sheppard AFB and now attends Radio School operating 24 hours daily in four shifts. He is in the 6 PM to midnight group.
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Pfc
Marvin J. Vander Molen
Gerrit Vander Molen
The
Air Force
Sheppard Air Force Base
Marvin
Kessler Air Force Base
Mississippi
Memorial noting two brothers died within hours of each other
Martin and Clarence Tue brothers aged 66 and 64 died within hours of each other on February 24 at Northwood Riley Kansas. The somber notice lists military addresses for several soldiers including Pvt Raymond G Terlouw and Pvt Gilbert Vander Hart among others.
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Northwood
Martin
Clarence Tue
Cards of Thanks from Henry Sneller and Family
The Sneller family thank friends neighbors and relatives for their help after their home burned on March 23, 1951. They gratefully acknowledge the gifts and support received and say the kind thoughts will never be forgotten. R. R. 1 Runnells Iowa.
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Henry Sneller
Runnells
Iowa
Hospital thanks from Des Moines patient to Jacob Vander Molen
A patient in Des Moines sends thanks for cards visits flowers and prayers during hospitalization. The note expresses appreciation for the acts of kindness and mentions Jacob Vander Molen for his deeds.
Thankful neighbors and friends for support after loss
The family of Jeanette Vander Wal Fiske expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for expressions of sympathy and assistance at this time. They also acknowledge the floral gesture from Mr and Mrs Frank Andreas Sully in Towa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athy
Sinter
Jeanette Vander Wal Fiske
Frank Andreas Sully
Towa
Golden Wedding Anniversary Thanks
We sincerely thank our relatives friends and neighbors who helped us commemorate our Golden Wedding Anniversary cards gifts flowers and calls Mr and Mrs R Engbers Pella Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Engbers
Thanks for the kindness after my return home
I express sincere thanks to relatives neighbors and friends for offers gifts visits and prayers while I was in the hospital after returning home Near Vander Wilt Sully Iowa
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Hus
Vander Wilt Sully
Iowa
Anniversary thanks from Mr and Mrs Van Gorp
Mr and Mrs John F Van Gorp thank friends and relatives for help celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on February 20 and neighbors for a surprise the next evening. They appreciate visits cards flowers and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. van Gorp
Four Initiated Into College Drama Fraternity Saturday
Alpha Psi Omega at Central College initiated four new members Ray Pugh Des Moines Gloria Flemming Hammond Indiana Margene Vieger Sheldon and honorary Lois Grooters Pella High School speech instructor for dramatics work and college relations A banquet in Upper Jordan Hall capped the event with George Ver Steg an honorary member as guest.
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Alpha Psi Omega
Central College
Pew
Ray Pugh
Des Moines
Gloria Flemming
Hammond
Ind
Margene Vieger
Sheldon
Lois Grooters
Pella
Grooters
Pella High School
Alpha Psi Alpha Psi Omega
Upper Jordan Hall
George Ver Steg
Pella High Little Dutch finish 15 6 season
Pella High’s Little Dutch completed the basketball season with a 15 win 6 loss record a .714 percentage and a 5 5 finish in the South Central Iowa Conference. Notable wins include 34 28 over Lincoln High Des Moines County Tourney title and victories over Knoxville and Albia. Ten seniors depart and five return to the varsity next year with Harold Hiemstra earning second team all conference honors.
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Pella High
Little Dutch
Lincoln High
Des Moines
Knoxville
Albia
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Cunera van Emmerik
Church ‘Notes
Kenneth Klinker
Henry J
Harold van Noorenoord
Buick
Vert
Christian High Play
Rotary
Church OF the Open Bible
Protestant Reformed Church
M. Gritters
Hollandsche
First Reformed Church
Third Reformed Church
ST. Mary Catholic Church
Paltzer
Franklin
China
United Nations
Rlief
Kempkes Studio
S&h
Marvin Vander Molen
Mississippi A.F. Base
Raymond G. Terlouw
U.S
F.A. Bn
APO
c/a
San Francisco
Calif
Arlan R. van Dusseldorp
U.S.S
Breckinridge
T.A.P
Fleet Post Office
Elmer E. van Dusseldorp
Jupiter
Fleet Postoffice
Gilbert Vander Hart
A al Cor
Elton A
Verros
c/o
Lloyd G
Vander Streek
Q.M. Supply
Q.M
Camp Roberts
Cpl
Verle L. Rinehart
Bks
Dale B. Blom
Inf
Riley, Kansas
Jacob Vander Molend
Ome
Mrs. Case Vandenberg
Don van Hemert
Leo van Vark
George Ikuta
Bill Lautenbach
Hank Vande Voort
Paul Klyn
Dick Ver Heul
Dick Vanden Oever
Elliot Tunis
Dick Mentink
Harold Hiemstra
Bob Jorgman
Roy van Dyke
Lloyd Ballenger
Don Boyert
Bob Borgman
South Central Iowa
Bill Simpson
Knoxle
Bill Montgome
Charity
Bob Clark
Chuck Formaro
Lincoln
Jesse Valdez
Valley
Jim Johnson
Chariton
Art Cox
Indianola
Bob Thorton
Tech
Jim Spray
Jim Robertson
Herold Hiemstra
Grouse & Otto Beerings
Berlin
Power
Hendy Cone
Verploeg Implement Co
FELCO
Peter Pippel
Pippel
Felco Feeds
Farmers
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