Otley and Lynnville families listed in community photo
A group portrait features residents from Otley and Lynnville including Wayne Van, Sully members, Larmaine Poortinga, Leanne Awe, Kenneth De Bouin, Lee Van Ham, Phoebe Van Ham, Janice Robus, Bonnie Verwers, La vonne Gearts, Fern Van Wyk, Rosalie Van Wyk, Viola Karr, and others. Absent names noted as Mrs Hoksbergen and Mrs Mamie Boot plus local youths Harris Terpstra, Janice Van Gent, Dorothy Goveelink, Darlene Van Wyk, Gene and Richard Mulbrook, Sherman and Sheryl Blom, Sheryl Brush, Janice Kruseman, and Joyce Kruseman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne van
Homers
Sully
Larmaine Poortinga
Otley
Vande Krol
Lynnville
Karen'v Lannie
Leanne Awa
Faye Gears
Lynn
Kenneth de Bouin
Ealeston
Lee van Ham
Phoebe van Ham
Janice
Robus
Bonnie Verwers
Lavonne Gearts
Tainter
Fern van Wyk
Rosalie van Wyk
Viola Karr
Tmiel
Leightor Wa Roordar Pella
Dorothy Goveelink
Darlene van Wyk
Gene Mulbrook
Richard Mulbrook
Sherman Blom
Sheryl Blom
Sheryl Brush
Janice Kruseman
Joyce Kruseman
Gosselink Runner-Up in Christian Endeavor Essay Contest
Sara Anne Gosselink of Pella First Reformed Church is named runner-up in the national finals of Division B of the 1955 Christian Citizenship Award Contest. Winners were chosen for essays up to 1000 words on I Speak for Christian Citizenship and for citizenship activity. Barbara Anne Brodbeck of Peoria won the first award in Division B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara A. Gosselink
C. E
Robert C. Ross
Sara Anne Gosselink
Pella
Barbara Anne Brodbeck
Peoria
Illinois
Elda Ann Thornburg Tops Youth Awards at ENEC
Elda Ann Thornburg of Eudora Kansas won the highest honor at the regional contests for youth under 17. Awards will be presented July 11 to 16 at the 48rd International Christian Endeavor Convention in Columbus Ohio. regional winners from Division A and B advanced to the national finals judged by Mildred Covington, Chester J. Evers Sr, and Bishop William J. Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elda Anne Thornburg
Eudora
Kansas
Christian Endeavor
Columbus
Ohio
Mildred Covington
Chester J. Evers
Evers Office Supply Company
Chicas
Bishop
William J. Chicago
Arene
African’ Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Savings Bonds Make Excellent Gifts at Graduation Time
Spring commencements across Iowa communities bring savings bonds to the fore as favored gifts for graduates. E L Job of Knoxville and P H Kuyper of Pella chair Marion County savings bonds division, noting parents and friends often struggle to choose fitting presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
E. L. Job
Knoxville
P.H. Kuyper
Pella
Marion County Savings Bonds Division
Thirty Five Youths to Attend Riverside Bible Camp
Thirty five young Bible students from the rural Iowa counties will attend Riverside Bible Camp in Story City from June 28 to June 4. They memorize 500 verses this year under a Rural Bible Crusade program led by Missionaries including Mrs. Hoksbergen, with paid camp expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle News
Story City
Laws
Detalle
Story
the Chronicle
Riverside Bible Camp
Missiona
Rural Bible Crusade
Iowa
G. Hoksbergen
12Th Street
Des Moines
Reach
Difficult Beginning for the Graduate in Years to Follow
The fragment notes a difficult start for a graduate in the years ahead. It hints at challenges to come but provides no names dates or locations to anchor the event. Further readable context is needed to specify the subject and setting.
The Great Tricycle Thief Is Dead
In a quiet neighborhood Ted the tricycle thief who stole and hoarded multiple bicycles across blocks, and even fetched a too large cycle, is now dead. The tale captures spring’s uneasy sense of security as Ted’s brief crime spree ends. Also noted is a Social Security duplicate card process and an information session in Des Moines and Pella on May 11, 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Lee Geet Gleee
Social Security
Des Moines
Main St
Pella
Iowa
Social Security Rep To Visit On May 11
Leo W. Smith of the Des Moines SSA Office urges correct name spelling and matching Social Security numbers for all employees. He notes workers should present their card to employers and notify SSA immediately of any name change or update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Smyth
Smythe
Schmidt
Schmidts
Social Security Administration
Leo W. Smith
Des Moines
Social Security Office
Mark
Pella High 1916 Class Plans Tulip Time Reunion
The Pella High School Class of 1916 schedules a reunion during the 1955 Tulip Festival. A 6:30 p.m. dinner at the Pella Golf and Country Club will host 22 living alumni and eight teachers from those years. Local arrangements committee members are Dr. W. C. Ver Ploeg, Wm. J. Van de Voort, Mrs. Simon Vander Zyl, Jane Gosselink, Mrs. Sam Van Rheenan, Jessie Van Zee and C. C. Buerkens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Pella Golf and Country Club
W. C. Ver Ploeg
Wm. J. Vande Voort
Simon Vander Zyl
Jane Gosselink
Sam van Rheenan
Jessie van Zee
C. C. Buerkens
Mamie Zaelke
Sturges
South Dakota
Carol Conger Storm
Long Beach
Californ
Will Rhynsburger
Arlington
Virginia
Mabel Towa Jones Robbins
Des Moines
Ora Brown Howell
Oskaloosa
F. M. Frush
Cornelia ‘Rhynsburger
Petunia Becomes Official City Flower for Albia
Petunia Albia has designated the flower as the official city bloom for the first time. The choice marks a historic milestone in the town's cultural identity with the petunia named as the symbol of Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
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International Society
Sara’ Anne Gosselink
B. F. Goodrich
Bfgoodrich
Sionary
Men of Water
Bob Hullihan
Best Buy
H. S
Petunia
Coleman
van den Berg
Poe Pastunerend
Life and Casualty
Banc Hokbiee
Sonog
Paris
TWA Airlines
Constellation
H.p
Sealy Posturepedic
PTY Eta
Copyrightly, Inc
Pride of the Farm Line
Vandermeulen
Hoeksema
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