Ninety Nine Years of Keeping the Public Informed
The Pella Chronicle argues South Carolina leaders respond to desegregation with calm, law observance, and restraint. It contrasts Clemson College’s measured stance with Mississippi’s tensions, noting Harvey Gantt’s Clemson admission attempt and predicting South Carolina may set a less violent example for the region.
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South Carolina
Mississippi
Alabama
Clemson College
University of Missippi
Harvey Gantt
Iowa State University
Gantt
Clemson
James Meredith
Greenville
Louisiana
South
Voice of the Public on Defining Communism in Schools
A reader questions Iowa lawmakers about the meaning of Communism in education. The letter urges legislators to define the system they oppose and contrasts U S and Soviet approaches to religion and schooling, seeking clarity from Marion County officials.
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Iowa
U.S
Congress
New York
U.S.S.R
Marion County
Appreciate News Coverage of Ground Breaking
A note from the Bethany Reformed Church thanks the paper for publicity of their ground breaking ceremony. The letter expresses gratitude for the coverage and goodwill, and hopes for mutual rewards from the service.
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People of the Bethany, Reformed Church
Swedish Secretary Maud Nilsson Visits Pella High
Maud Nilsson an 18 year old Swedish secretary from Sundsvall visited Pella High on Thursday April 18. She is staying with her cousin Mrs Ed Du Pree and speaks five languages after traveling abroad. Nilsson compared Swedish and American education noting nine years of school in Sweden and plans to stay in the U S until May 24.
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Maud Nilsson
Sundsvall
Sweden
Pella
Ed du Pree
Miss Nilsson
Canary Islands
U. S
Obituary of Minnie Rose Castorf Van Dusseldorp 79
Mrs. John Van Dusseldorp 79 formerly Minnie Rose Castorf of Sully Iowa died at home on May 4 1963 born July 10 1883 daughter of William Castorf and Bertha Rohrdanz lived in Sully and nearby communities all her life married William C H Schultz in 1904 four sons Lawrence Montezuma Raymond Newton Donald Des Moines Delmar Sully surviving husband John Van Dusseldorp married 1944 stepchildren Carl Des Moines Francis Monroe Lewie Wendell.
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John van Dusseldorp
Minnie Rose Castorf
Sully
Iowa
William Castorf
Bertha Rohrdanz
Wm. C. H. Schultz
Lawrence
Montezuma
Raymond
Newton
Donald
Des Moines
Delmar
van Dusseldorp
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Carl van Dusseldorp
Francis van Dusseldorp
Monroe
Lewie
Wendell
Volunteers to Aid and Entertain at Pella Festival
The Pella Page 3 Chronicle notes a festival with area entertainers and volunteers under a new entertainment committee. Lists attendees for West Brinkhoff Park and ongoing preparations, including knitters, artists, and photographers partaking in park events.
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New Area Entertainment Committee
Hawkeye 200 Lap New Car Race at Knoxville Saturday
Entries have Iowa, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Wisconsin drivers for the Hawkeye 200 lap race at Knoxville with a $3,500 purse and national points. Trial time 7:30 p.m. and start 8:15 p.m. Several regional drivers listed with multiple Plymouth Ford and Chevrolet entries. Also notes on local community events and performances surrounding the race weekend.
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Knoxville
Towa
Iowa
Ernie Derr
Pontiac
Ramo Stott
Plymouth
Dick Hutcherson
Ford
Jim Washburn
Darrell Dake
Newt Bartholomew
Chub Liebe
Billy Moyer
Hank Melhorn
Mick McMahon
Texas
Eddie Harrow
Oklahoma
Bob Reynolds
Lenny Funk
Kansas
Wisconsin
Ken Pratt
Ralph Wilhelm
South Dakota
Gil Haugen
Worship Services In Pella Area Churches
Readable church listings in Pella area churches show multiple congregations with morning worship at 9:30 or 9:45, Sunday School at 10:45 or 10:50, and evening services at 7:00 or 7:30. Notable pastors include Rev. Glen O. Peterman, Rev. R. A. De Jong, Rev. H. Wierenga, Rev. W. Ringwalda, Rev. G C Muyskens, Rev. John De Kruyter, Rev. B. T. Haan, Rev. Gerald Van Oyen, Rev. E. G. Ward, and Rev. David Sutton. Several services feature themed sermons and family-focused programs with youth fellowship and nursery provisions.
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Broadway and
Union
Glen O. Peterman
R. A. de Jong
Ralph H. Pronk
Bethany Des Moines
Liberty and
Broadway
H. Wierenga
Jr. High
Trinity Reformed Convent
Franklin and East
G.C. Muyskens
West
John de Kruyter
Moses
Calvary Christian Reformed Corner
Maple and East Third
Gerald van Oyen
Schui
Pastor George Pinches Leads Bible School and Services
George Pinches, pastor, leads Bible School and Class at 9:30 a.m. The Lord's Supper and Word of God at 10:40 a.m. Gospel Service at 7:30 p.m. with James White as guest speaker. Tuesday prayers and Bible study at 7:45 p.m.
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George Pinches
Bible School
James White
Speaer
Mass Schedule at Roman Catholic Corner Independence
The notice lists a morning Mass at 8:30 a.m. at the Roman Catholic Corner in Independence and West, indicating regular parish liturgy in the local church.
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Independence & W
314 Main Street Church Schedule Card
The note lists a church at 314 Main Street with Rev. Harold Nieman as pastor. Services: Sunday School 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Evening Fellowship Hour 7:30 pm. Bible Study and Prayer Wednesday 8:00 pm. Location seven miles northeast of Pella. Rev. Donald Van Beek named pastor.
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Main Street
Harold Nieman
Pella
Donald van Beek
Reformed churches schedule services across day
A regional church calendar lists services at 9 30 a m First Reformed 11 a m Third Reformed 7 30 p m Second Reformed and 9 p m Trinity Reformed, outlining a full day of worship across four congregations.
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First Reformed
Third Reformed
Second Reformed
Trinity Reformed
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