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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1965
Page
3
Lenten sermon explores repentance through the dying thief, contrasting redemption rebellion and repentance across crosses. Local church notes report a promotion meeting, musical numbers, and hospitality. The Theella Chronicle for March 16 1965 lists parish updates, visitors, and illness notes amid a stormy week.
Sunday dinner guests in the Raymond Wehrle home included John Van Gilst visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sjaardema.
Pamela Wilson at 20, of Central College, 1351 Broadway, is connected with Mr. James Wilson as the Tulip Queen Drive event draws attention to local social figures including Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Van Tuyl and Pamela Wilson.
Miss De Cook, a Central College sophomore, recalls Queen Beverly days before Tulip Time and notes her return to normal life. She pursues voice lessons and A cappella choir, with a tour planned between Pella and New York, stopping at Reformed church colleges. She also participates in Pietenpol, a student skit contest, and aims to teach elementary school while continuing music work.
A bizarre note suggests tying a length of clothesline around a large fish tail to encourage it to swim to deeper water. The advice claims this keeps the fish fat and lively for longer before returning home.
Lynnville notes show Albert Terpstra flying to Dallas for a Lynnville Seed Company meeting and returning Sunday. Ada Wagaman marked her 81st birthday with family and friends at a church gathering and turkey dinner with the Wagaman clan and visitors from Texas Florida California and Indiana. The Macy families wrap a six week California Arizona trip with visits and sightseeing including Squaw Valley Lake Tahoe Yosemite and a Kansas City stop before returning home.
Newton group Harmony Helpers gathered at Mrs. Virgil Van Zee’s home for a prayerful meeting led by president Mrs. Harris Van Zante. The lesson The Duty to Relax was given by Mrs. Leo Nikkel. Business items included project discussions and a note of appreciation to John Morrell Chorus for supporting the Hostess supper.
The Marion county Board of Supervisors at regular session day Monday voted to table the proposed zoning ordinance. The tabling followed a heated public hearing March 9 to allow further study and give supporters a chance to be heard, per Supervisor Vanden Berg.
Thursday evening March 4 the Ryken relatives gathered at 505 Franklin St in Pella to surprise Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ryken on their 30th anniversary. Guests from Oska Jooosa Otley Pella Peoria Monroe joined a program of hymns and humor, lunch and a pink and white gift tableau as the honored couple received well wishes. The Ryken family has long lived in the Pella area with children Jorena and Leland, the latter and his wife residing in Eugene Oregon while both children attend the University of Oregon.
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