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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1954

Page

2

Locals and Iowa artists highlights in Des Moines and Sioux City

Currents from May events include Mrs Carrie Muilenberg visiting family in Newton. An exhibition at Younkers Sioux City features sixty Iowa paintings led by Peter H Van Zante with works inspired by Arnold Blanche. Four Van Zante pieces premiere today at the Art Center Des Moines, while Dogwood Festival notes reach Camdenton. Other items: Van Rheenen health improving, D Van Zante recovering after appendectomy at Mercy Oskaloosa, Wynberg trip to Chicago and Zeeland for the National Reform Convention, and Drake University piano recital attended by relatives in Des Moines.

Carrie Muilenberg George Browning Newton Peter H. van Zante Iowa Younkers’ Store Sioux City Arnold Blanche van Zante Des W. Waardhuizen Missouri Dogwood Camdenton Bagnall Dam Marion van Houweling East Third Street Janet Rovaart Henry van Rheenen Bloomfield van Rheenen J. W. de Bruyn Gertrude Klein Pella California Dick D. van Zante Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Mickey van Doorninck Otley Mahaska Hospital Gerrit van Kooten Leighton Mahaska John Wynberg Chicago Henry Wynberg Evergreen Park Hubert Wynberg Western Springs Wynberg Zeeland, Michigan Convention of Reformed Men's Societies R. D. Kuiper Calvin Seminary John Wynbergs Grace Lautenbach Marie Lauten Henry Cox Hattie van Cleave Vera Sedrel Des Moines Drake University Harriet Lee Lautenbach Lee Itenbach Harriet Norma Weyers Joan Geurts Joyce Petersma Shirley Leydens Grand Ole Opry Hank Thompson Brazo Valley Boys Elliot Tanis al de Wild Club Centralia Vernon Wielard John Cruzen Bill Kilpatrick Dick van Zante Michigan Inter Iis Mahaskar Hospital

Hartwick Guests Welcome New Grandson Marty Vern

Rol screenings at Irene Hiemstra home greeted daughter and son-in-law Vernon Block and the new grandson Marty Vern in Hartwick Iowa. Shoppers and visits spread through Ottumwa Oskaloosa Des Moines and Willisea with dinners, skating parties, and travel mishaps.

Irene Hiemstra Vernon Block Marty Vern Hartwick Iowa Bob Wallace Knoxville Florence Farmer Des Moines Henry Steenhoek Willadean Wallace Nichols Cafe

Wallet Lost in Dubuque Recovered From Motel

Merle Mesteller of Grinnell lost a wallet containing $50 in Dubuque. A few days later he retrieved it from the motel where he stayed, after staff found it wedged between the mattress and headboard.

Dubuque Merle Mesteller Grinnell

Seven Iowa students win Rolseeren scholarships to Central College

Seven Iowa high school graduates will enter Central College this fall on four year Rolseeren scholarships totaling 1600 dollars per student. Recipients include Murray Goemaat Otterbein Montezuma Wynne Potratz University Park Webster Dallas Center and De Wit Knoxville among 37 applicants from five denominations. Selection based on ability achievement personality and potential with committee review and counselor interview.

Iowa High School Central College Rolsereen Rolsereen Company Pella Murray Goemaat Lena Goemaat Melo-Dee Johnston Everett H. Johnston Ot- Terry Miller, Son of Mr. Melvin Miller of Montezuma; Wynne Jean — Petratz Edward W. Potratz Washington Phyllis Vandehaar Glenn Vandehaar University Park Carol Jean Webster Margaret K. Webster Dallas Center Marjorie de Wit James de Wit Knoxville Iowa Brethren Christian Reformed Church of

Central College Scholarships Funded for Needful Students

The Rosscreen scholarships total 20000 dollars annually at Central College for top students. They range from 100 to 400 dollars per year and may be renewed. Most scholarships are funded by individuals or organizations or endowed. Applicants not winning Rosscreen awards may still be considered for other scholarships.

National Forensic League YMCA Boys Scouts Terry Miller Register Central College Eac

Old Skunk River Bridge Reassembly to Whitebreast Creek

Dismantling of the unused Skunk River bridge on the Galesburg road finished April 23. Loading of steel sections began the next week but was delayed by soft ground. Moving the dismantled bridge to the Burch site over Whitebreast Creek north of Knoxville will start once weather allows. Bids for erection of the HL foot pin connected high bridge are due May 7.

Skunk River Galesburg Road Burch Bridge Whitebreast Creek Knoxville

Church Notes and Services At Third Church

Russell J. Redeker minister leads 9 30 am Sunday service on Is Your Home Insured 11. Sunday school Aliyah Challenges Baal Worship. Evening 7 30 pm Called to Redeem. Junior and Intermediate C E at 6 30 pm with Verlan Van Rheenen on Friendship Begins at Home. Young People's C E also at 6 30 pm. Temple Time radio broadcast at 9 15 pm on KXEL Waterloo and KBOE Oskaloosa with Godly The Influence of a Mother.

Russell J. Redeker C. E C. E. Verlan van Rheenen Third Church Reformed Church In America KXEL Waterloo KBOE Oskaloosa

Trinity Reform Church Service and Sunday School Announcement

Trinity Reformed Church in Pella invites attendance at 11:00 a.m. service with minister Wm. C. De Jong and sermon Steps to Christian Assurance. The 11:00 Sunday school hour features Aliyah Challenges Baal. Evening programs at 6:30 p.m. include Junior C. E. led by Janna Huyser, Senior C. E. led by Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Roorda as guest speakers and a service on confessing Christ. All are welcome.

Pella High School Wm. C. de Jong Christian Assurance Christ Trinity Church

Church Schedule for Douwstra Chapel Central College

Sunday School at 9 00 a m leads into a morning worship at 10 15 a m with a sermon titled Baal Worship by Minister Anthony Haverkamp. Evening praise follows at The Ian Home for the ian Home. Intermediate C E at 1 30 p m and Senior C E at 7 45 p m include a Tuesday prayer and praise service led by Anthony Haverkamp and Mother the Uncrowned Queen featured in morning worship.

Anthony Haverkamp Douwstra Central College Ijah Ian

Church of the Open Bible Weekly Services Schedule

Cye Caller announces Sunday services at 9 45 a m Sunday School for all ages 11 a m morning worship with Today's Challenge to Motherhood 6 30 p m Overcomer's youth service 7 30 p m evening evangelistic service Man's Worst Mistake Wednesday 7 45 p m mid week prayer and Bible study

Cye Overcomer

First Christian Reformed Church Services and Programs

Liberty and West Second Street hosts morning worship at 9 30 with Faith in God our Father. Sunday school at 11 includes Moses and the Magicians. Evening worship at 7 30 on A Word to Israels Women. The Back-to-God Hour airs Sundays 9 30 10 00 on KIOA Des Moines Ottumwa 8 30 Marshalltown 2 30.

Liberty West Second St Israel Kioa Des Moines Ottumwa Marshalltown

Second Reformed Church Announces Sunday Services

Ward H. Tanis, Minister leads at 9 45 as the church invites all to attend with the sermon Try Love and the Sunday School Endeavor societies presenting The Song of the Bow in a community gathering.

Ward H. Tanis Sunday School Endeavor Societies the Song of the Bow

Gospel Chapel Services and Sermon by Van Ryn

Gospel Chapel holds Sunday School at 10 30 a m and Lord's Supper at 7 30 p m with a gospel service. Henry Van Ryn of Grand Rapids Mich will preach the gospel. Please come and hear him again this Sunday and bring a friend.

Ienry van Ryn Grand Rapids Mich Mr. van Ryn

Sunday School and Morning Worship Update

A church note states Sunday activities include Sunday School and morning worship with no evening service. It mentions BYF groups will meet in the morning but omits details on timing or location.

Catholic Church Mass Held Sunday at Nine

Local church announces Mass every Sunday morning at 9 00 in the parish hall or chapel, inviting parishioners and visitors to attend and participate in the service.

Bridge Work Deadline Set for July First

Knoxville Journal reports construction work must be finished by July 1. No further details on location or project name are provided in the fragment.

Knoxville Journal

Simpson Wins Central Invitational at Kuyper Field

Simpson College led by John May and Perry Wilkins captured the Central Invitational Track Meet at Kuyper Field last Saturday in poor weather. Wesleyan won the 880 yard relay in 1 36.2, Kane of Parsons edged Rees of Simpson in the mile, and Nielson of Parsons and Timmer of Central battled in the two mile while Forsgren cleared 11 6 inches and pressed for 12 1 2 feet.

Simpson College John May Perry Wilkins Kuyper Field Towa Wesleyan Kane Parsons Rees Simpson Roger Nielson Gary Timmer Central Nielson Bob Forsgren Forsgren Boelkens Pierson Francis Tekes Wesleyan Timmer Wodall CW May Bryant Schmidt Hoage Hiemstra Bell Michael Ferrandino Wilkins Stewart Riepe Cook Hummall Lofgren Tidgren Dash Rees Miller Dash Greenwood Ickes Honge Robert Parso

Central tracks upswing with underclassmen shine

Central’s Vern Boelkens 11 points and Arvid Pierson 8 led a strong meet showing. Gary Timmer and Pierson each earned seconds, with Boelkens and Dick Schreiber grabbing thirds, and Hiemstra and Boelkens among fourths. Underclassmen forecast bright future as more break into scoring amid close finishes.

Boelkens Central Vern Boelkens Arvid Pierson Harold Hiemstra Pierson Gary Timmer Timmer Hiemstra Dick Schreiber

No Wedding as Clarence Rowland Slips Ill in Iowa Falls

Clarence Rowland of Iowa Falls spent what would have been his wedding day in a hospital bed. The article notes his ill health interrupted the planned ceremony and details surrounding the event.

Clarence Rowland Iowa Falls

Driver Education Taught as General Science Course at Pella High

At Pella High School a driver education unit is taught within General Science. About ninety freshmen complete a 3 to 4 week module integrating motors and engines. The course covers attitudes, reaction time, hand signals, traffic signs, and lane discipline using the Town Drivers Guide and safety films. No behind the wheel instruction is included.

Pella High School Department of Safety

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