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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1957

Page

12

Regular meeting of Queen Esther Circle highlights

The Queen Esther Circle held its regularWednesday meeting with opening hymn Under Wings. Members answered with motto or Bible text, minutes read and approved. The group discussed planter funds, sent $15 to a missionary, and prayers followed. Refreshments were served by Mrs Catherine De Jong.

Queen Esther Circle Francis, de Jong Zead Nellie Nibbelink Poying Mts Catherine de Jong Caterine de Jong Gerrit Rooda Nori Gary Otley Peter ‘Westerkamp Peter Westerkamp Cliff Vos Mabroek Pella Brinefogs James Dahm Nancy Terpstra Lauvonne de Kock Byron Bossenbrock Chr. High Henry de Jong Peter Vos Otto Vos Stanley John Mong Os Farm H. Verduin Ids Michigan Peoria L. Kleinhuizen Persis Aid John Rozenboom Loosa Florida Marion Swank Harold Ozinga Sarah Nieuwsma John A. Roose Wan John Westercamp Bart Bandstra

Galesburg Residents Face Surgeries And Moves In Community Notes

Gene Kaldenberg undergoes a pasillectomy at Skiff Hospital Newton. Lawrence Woody and family move to farm vacated by Laver man. will farm with father Rich Brown, as Brown buys Boven farm from Henry Bovenkamp. Ten family digs basement for new home. Wilsons dine with Quinns in Kellogg. Dearingers help Lafoon move in Oskaloosa. Krohs and Dearingers in Des Moines. Carl De Bruyn has day surgery in Des Moines Veterans Hospital. Marvin De Bruyn visits Newton. Kling visit Heemsbergs. Hutchins family from Traer spend weekend with Schnug. Galesburg school program Thursday at Elk Creek Grange Hall. lunch to follow. Michmershuizen and Terpstra visit, slide show from Colorado trip. Ladies Aid meets at church aid room Wednesday.

Gene Kaldenberg Joe, Kaldenberg Newton Lawrence Woody Jake Laverman Sully Lawrence Rich Brown Boven Quentin Schultz Kellogg Mr. Brown Henry Bovenkamp Bob Ten Chie Wilson Lloyd Quinn Kelloge Martin Dearinger Barbara Oskaloosa Warren Lafoon Alan Kroh Curtiss Dearinger Des Moines Carl de Bruyn Veterans Hospital Marvin de Bruyn de Bruyn Freeman Kling Francis Heemsberg Dave Hutchins Lori Traer Harold Schnug Galesburg

Quilting Day Lunch at Noon Noted in Newton Area

Mrs John Gezel of Pella stayed at the Ann Hendricks home while Ann was in Newton hospital for observation. Mrs Dalton Lafoon and Sandra spent Sunday afternoon in Newton.

Sach John Gezel Pella Ann Hendricks Ann Newton Hospital Martin Dearinger Dalton Lafoon Sandra Newton

60th wedding anniversary visits and local notices

Mr and Mrs L W Maasdam visited Mond afternoon with Mr and Mrs Henry Vander Wilt of Pella for the Vander Wilts 60th anniversary. Mrs Vander Wilt had minor surgery in Des Moines and returned home. Hosts Tunis Blom celebrated Sherma Bloms birthday with family. Various church groups and community clubs met in Sully and Newton, with hospital updates, moves, and local gatherings.

L. W. Maasdam Mond Henry Vander Wilt Pella Vander Wilts Vander Iowa Hospital Des Moines Tunis Blom Sherma Blom John Blom Sherma Sherrill Gilbert Blom Carroll Blom Gerrit Vander Weerdt Skiff Newton Christian Reformed Church League For Service Socle First Reformed Ruth Circle Society Rienk Zylstra Jacob C. Brand Vicki Don de Jong Kansas Fred Engle Lewis van Wyk Skiff Memorial Hospital Arvin van Wyk Gerrit van Hal Con de Jong Sull Community Women’s Club Wayne Wild T School Bert Renaud D. H Wingerhof O. H. Wingerhof Jake Laverman Reasner Sully Sherill Case Jansen Larry Darrell Nancy Bert van Wyk Norman Roger

Shirley Bogaards Plans School Secretary Career

Christian High notes Shirley Bogaards a pleasant blond senior active in Speech Contests Glee Club and Pep Club. Her standout moment is the 566 Junior Senior Banquet as she reflects on changes since freshman year and plans to begin work as school secretary later this month.

Shirley Bogaards Wen

Jean Beekhuizen of Oskaloosa Collects High School Scrapbook Items

Jean Beekhuizen of Oskaloosa has spent four years in high school collecting events and mementos for a scrapbook. Her hobby highlights the memories from her final year as she nears graduation.

Ment Jean Beekhuizen Oskaloosa

Sophomore Girls Clash With Faculty In Volleyball

No 22 team 2 led by Jean Beekhuizen faces Luella Ry ken’s squad while Dorothy Van Englehoven’s group finishes last. On Thursday the Sophomore girls challenged the faculty to a volleyball game. the faculty, practicing all winter, defeated the girls soundly and now awaits a challenge from a boys team.

Jean Beekhuizen Luella Ryken Dorothy van Englehoven

Honor Roll First Six Weeks Second Semester

Freshmen listed include Allen Andreas Brouwer Lois De Kock Leonard De Vries Evelyn Holmeland Ryken Sharon Tuinstra Cynthia Vander Schaaf Carolyn Wyk Stanley Ver Meer Arvin Vos Carolyn Vos Sophomore Jim De Jong Judy De Jong Phyllis Jansen Kathleen Kramer Jonathan Nibbelink Janice Vander Wal Juniors Alida Bandstra Kenny Bokhoven Norma Dahm Joan De Vric Ronald Hiemstra Charlene Jansen Shirley Roose Twylla Vander Molen Seniors Patricia Bandstra Byron Bossenbroek Arlene De Jong Shirley Goemaat Janice Hoekman Junella Hoksbergen Wilma Meinders Jorena Ryken Luella Ryken Alene Sjaardema Dorothy Van Englehoven Wilma Vroegh Marvin Witzenburg

Allen Andreas Frances Brouwer Lois de Kock Leonard de Vries Evelyn Holmeland Ryken Sharon Tuinstra Cynthia Vander Schaaf Carolyn Wyk Stanley Ver Meer ‘Arvin Vos Carolyn Vos Sophomo Jim de Jong Judy de Jong Phyllis Jansen Kathleen Kramer Jonathan Nibbelink Janice Vander Wal Alida Bandstra Kenny Bokhoven Norma Dahm Joan de. Vric Ronald Hiemstra Charlene Jansen Shirley Roose Twylla Vander Molen Patricia Bandstra Byron Bossenbroek Arlene de Jong Shirley Goemaat Janice Hoekman Junella

Senior collection recalls four year Pella Christian student

A jolly brown-haired senior girl reflects on two years in the choir and four years on intramural basketball, serving as captain twice. She treasures memories from Pella Christian and looks forward to May 29 commencement night, noting changes in hairstyle and study habits since freshman year.

Pella Christian

Senior Interview with Andy Bandstra at Pella Calvary Church

Andy Bandstra, a six foot three senior from near Pella, shares details about his life. He weighs 90 kilograms, has dark brown hair and blue eyes, and studies chemistry along with American Government, History, and Trigonometry. He enjoys softball and conversations with the Breth Ten, lists several sports, and jokes about outwitting Mr. De Jong. He notes a 25 pound gain since freshman year and reflects on past trouble with Pella Christian. He advises underclassmen to stay observant, silent, and vigilant.

Pella Pella Calvary Church de Jong Pella Christian

Chapel Week At Pella School Highlights Lent Theme

Monday through Friday chapel featured speakers Mr Velteman Rev Ward and Mr Boertje with readings from John 12 12 16 Observance of Ash Wednesday marking the first day of Lent. Special music by Sandra De Haan Loretta Neels and others plus a Bread Upon the Water presentation on Nigerian mission work.

Velteman Ward Pella Baptist Church Boertje Kathryn Plate Joyce Jansen Bill Nibbelink Sandra de Haan Loretta Neels

Intramural Basketball Standings Mention Top Teams

Morning intramurals run at noon with six boys teams and three girls teams. The top boys unit is Jim Steenhoek’s squad, while John Dahm Glen Veldhuizen Byron Bossenbroek and Bill Nibbelink each have equal wins. Bob De Jong failed to win. For the girls the leading team is unspecified.

Jim Steenhoek John Dahm Glen Veldhuizen Byron Bossenbroek Bill Nibbelink Bob de Jong

District V Spring meet at Pella Wellsburg area church

The District V Spring meeting of the Christian Schools association took place at the high school. A business session elected Glen Andreas as president and Betty Huyser as secretary, succeeding Alvin Vanden Bosch and E Eckhof. The program featured group singing led by Godert Vander Hart, scripture and prayer by Vanden Bosch, two male chorus selections, and a forum discussion led by Kelderman.

Ynal Union of Christian Schools Pella Wellsburg Proram Eld Glen Andreas Alvin Vanden Bosch Betty Huyser E. Eckhof

Closing prayer and lunch served at audience discussion

Discussion was opened to the audience and a closing prayer was offered by Mr. M. Ruiter. Lunch was served by the Ladies Auxiliary, detailing a community gathering with post-discussion refreshments.

M. Ruiter

Memoir Business Manager Memoir Memorabilia Highlight

A 17 year old senior from Pella, 5 11 130 pounds, serves as memoir business manager. He attends Second High School, studies Chemistry with Mr De Jong, Government English IV African History and Latin, sings tenor in choir, plays cornet in band, and drives a Buick. He contributed six in class dues and values the Junior Senior banquet and his high school education. He seeks better music facilities a credit for participating in band and choir and a stronger library.

Pella Second Reformed Church de Jong

Pophams Mark Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Bert Popham of North English celebrate sixty years of marriage observing their anniversary in February and marking a long partnership.

Bert Popham North English

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