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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1956

Page

6

Wed in Third Reformed Church Miss Dorothy De Cook and Maynard De Vries Unite

Miss Dorothy De Cook and Maynard De Vries wed at Third Reformed Church at 7:30 pm on February 14, 1986 in Pella. Reverend William De Jong presided before about 200 guests as the couple announced vows with a white satin gown and blue gowns for attendants. They will reside at 302 Liberty, Pella, after a brief honeymoon.

Dorothy de Cook Maynard de Vries Third Reformed Church John D. de Cook Pella Jake de Vries William de Jong Trinity Reformed Church Nella de Jong Arvin de Cook Bob van Zee Bernie de Vries Albert Rouw Mark de Cook Henry Roozeboom Carl Wehde Retha Vander Haar Dolores van Waardhuizen van Englehoven Frances de Jong Norma Kuiper Harry Kuiper John van Gorp Sybern de Vries Arnold Ryken Marlene In’t Weld Rosscreen Company Wisse Electric Company Liberty, Pella Sybenga Studio Seeday Wisse Electric Maynard de Vrie Rel East Liberty Street

Farewell party for Mrs Van Vark and shower for Miss Renaud

Twelve neighbors met March 21 at Mrs. D C Van Zante’s home to bid farewell to Mrs. C Van Vark of 1003 Broadway and present a gift. At another gathering, Mrs. J Blommers hosted a shower for Miss Colleen Renaud with twenty six guests and a luncheon.

J. Blommers Colleen Renaud Bess Renaud H. L. Renaud D. van Vark Dena Ver Steeg

Ladies Aid Meeting at Baptist Church

The Ladies Aid will meet at the Church Thursday afternoon at 2 30. Leader Mrs Hattie Van Cleave. Hostesses Mrs Gerena Monster and Mrs Millie Schakel.

Ladies Aid Hattie van Cleave Gerena Monster Millie Schakel

School Enrollment Pressures Require Early Decisions

The piece notes rising enrollments and two options for schools to handle growth. They can raise entrance standards to curb numbers or expand facilities to admit all applicants. Mr. Graham cites Illinois in 1960 admitting only qualified students, urging colleges to decide now and urging public support. The report ends with Rotarian A. B. Van Houweling's fall.

Graham University of

Rotarians Plan Smokers for Veterans Hospital Visit

Gerrit Van der Lugt returns to club after Daytona Beach vacation where he gained a hefty fan. A smoker event at Veterans Hospital Knoxville is announced to be provided by Rotarians next week.

Oskaloosa Gerrit van der Lugt Daytona Beach Florida Rotarians Veterans’ Hospital Knoxville

Barbara Mitchell Awarded 20000 Dollars in Damages

Barbara Jo Mitchell 14 of Knoxville was awarded 20000 dollars in Marion county district court for injuries from an October 1 1954 auto crash that killed her friend Mary Lou Schuring 12. The Schurings seek 168000 dollars as the crash’s outcome. Defendants are David E Schimmel then 15 and his father Jake Schimmel. The girls were walking home from Iola school when a car driven by Schimmel lost control, struck them, and overturned.

Marion County District Court Knoxville Barbara Jo Mitchell Robert Mitchell Route 3 Oskaloosa Herald Mary Lou Schuring Louis’ Schuring Schurings David E. Schimmel Jake Schimmel Tracy Pella Iola School David Schimmel

Brooder Houses Destroyed by Fire on Van Zee Farm

Rural firefighters answered a Sunday night alarm at the Alvin Van Zee home near Pella. A heater in a brooder house ignited the structure, destroying the main house and an adjoining shed while other outbuildings were saved. The flames drew spectators as the sky lit up above the farm.

A. van Zee Alvin van Zee Pella

Christmas card drive fuels Indian teacher’s gratitude

Wilma Maassen expresses deep thanks to Alpha Psi Omega and Pella friends for a large donation of used Christmas cards sent to her in India. She describes life at Sherman School in Chittoor, her language studies, and the impact of Christian outreach among 350 students, mainly girls.

Wilma Maassen Alpha Psi Omega Pella Maurice Birdsall Central College India Sherman School Chittoor Alpha Psi Ee Pella Chronicle the Chronicle Central Bangalore

Easter Services At First Reformed Church

Church notes list Easter events at First Reformed Church led by Russell J. Redeker and guest speaker Dr. John A. Vander Waal. Services include 6:30 a.m. sunrise, 9:30 a.m. morning worship He Is Risen, 11:00 a.m. Sunday School The Meaning of the Resurrection, and evening praise. Temple Time broadcasts air Sundays on KBOE at 8:00 and 12:30 p.m. On Easter, Reverend Henry Bast will speak on The Message of Easter.

Russell J. Redeker First Reformed Church John A. Vander Waal Pam KBOE KXE Henry Bast

Easter Services at Trinity Church Schedule

Wm. C. De Jong ministers the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service titled He Appeared. 11:00 a.m. Sunday School discusses The Meaning of Christ's Resurrection. 6:30 p.m. Sr. C. E. with Mrs. C. He Van der Linden as guest speaker. 7:30 p.m. The Lord Appeared to Simon. Easter Sunday welcome extended to all without a church home.

Wm. C. de Jong Douwstra Christ Sr. C. E C. He van der Linden Simon Trinity Church

Easter Services Set by First Reformed Church

The First Reformed Church at 605 Broadway announces a Union Good Friday service Friday at noon with all local churches. Easter Sunday begins with sunrise service at 6 30 am led by Dr John A Vander Waal, followed by Sunday school at 9 30 am and morning worship at 10 45 am on The Living Christ the Life giving Christ. Evening Praise at 7 30 pm features The Empty Tomb. Rev A Haverkamp D D, minister emeritus, will lead both services.

Broadway John A. Vander Waal A. Haverkamp D. D

Church of the Open Bible Weekly Schedule Card

Church of the Open Bible at 835 Washington St lists Sunday services including Sunrise at 6 00 a m and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m with the theme What the Resurrection Means to the Believer. Youth and evangelistic services follow with guest speaker Rev Louis Malmin and Dorcas meeting Thursdays. Public invites all attendees.

Washington St. Cye Overcomer Linda Jelsma Sarah Davis First Church Des Moines Louis Malmin Dorcas

Second Reformed Church Services and Sunday Topics

Thomas Boslooper indicates services at 9:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sundays with the sermon topic Beyond Calvary. Edith Le Cocq sings That My Redeemer Liveth. evening talk How We Can Come to Know Jesus as Christ. Sunday School at 11:05 a.m. Junior C. E. at 2:00 p.m. Intermediate and Senior E. E. at 6:30 p.m.

Thomas Boslooper Second Reformed Church E. E

Calvary Church to Move Services to Pella Christian High

Calvary chr ref church at Pella announces Easter services led by Melvin Hagen with 9 30 am and 7 30 pm sessions and a 11 am Sunday School. Good Friday service at 7 30 pm led by Rev Edward Cooke at Pella Grade School. Beginning April 1 services relocate to Pella Christian High School due to space.

Jefferson Melvin Hagen Edward Cooke Tracy Pella Calvary Pella Christian High School

Sunrise to Easter at First Baptist Everett

The First Baptist Church at 711 Independence St. Everett announces a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. followed by an Easter breakfast, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages, morning worship at 10:45 a.m. and reception of new members. The sermon is The King of Kings. Evening activities include Baptist Youth Fellowship for juniors and seniors and a 7:00 p.m. showing of the film The Beginning. A cordial welcome to all.

Independence St Everett G. Ward Baptist Youth Fellowship

Glimpse of a Revival Schedule at Pinches Church

Preacher George T. Pinches leads Bible school at 1 2 30 am with classes, 10 30 am Lord's Supper and Word of God, 7 30 pm Gospel service for Resurrection day. Thursday March 29 at 7 45 pm ministry of the Word, Subject The Fruitful Walk of the Church.

George T. Pinches Bible School Ministry of the Word

Reformed Home Mission Broadcast Announcement

Rev G Lubbers presents the Reformed Witness Hour each Sunday at 7 00 am on radio KBOE Oska loosa Listen to a distinctively Reformed singing and preaching program originating from the First Protestant Reformed Church Grand Rapids Michigan

G. Lubbers Reformed Witness Hour KBOE Oskaloosa Isten First Protestant Reformed Church Grand Rapids Michigan

Preaching Schedule At Amsterdam School House

Rev. H. L. Van Dellen preaches monthly at Amsterdam school house two miles southwest of Pella every second and Tuesday at 7 30 p m with services held at 7 30 p m on the scheduled dates

Amsterdam School House Pella H. L. van Dellen

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DE Cook DE Vries Baptist Ladie's Aid Meeting Barbara Mitchell Jesus Christ America Church OF the Open Bible First Baptist Church PROT Reformed Home Mission Amsterdam Oleo Morrell Xydol Scotkins Brach Roma del Monte Sin Loaf Minute Maid Welch’s Bermuda
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