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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

6

Baritone Glenn Gosselink Recital Scheduled at Douwastra Chapel

Glenn Gosselink, senior music major from Modesto, will give a baritone horn recital on May 16 at 7 16 p m in Douwastra Chapel. Allen Wortman, sophomore from Tilden Illinois, will also perform with Margaret Rankin accompanying. The program features works by Clarke Guilmant Schumann and Bizet among others. Mr Gosselink studies under Robert Rittenhouse and will be assisted by Wortman.

Glenn Gosselink Douwastra Chapel Glenn Modesto California Mus Mu Gamma Pi Allen Wortman Tilden Illinois M Gama Plat Tulip Tim Margaret Rankin Rittenho Herbert Clarke Alexandre Guilit Robert Schumann Paul Sargent Allen Wor G. Bizet Fernand Andrieu Luke Havergal John Duke Jacques Wolfe Carmen Bizet R. Mendez Paul Vidal Csardas V. Monti Gosselink Robert Rittenhouse Baith Coca

Community Health Notes From Local Hospitals

Reports from Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa show Steve Grandin recovering from a roof fall with both wrists broken and back pain. John Ver Dught remains hospitalized in Des Moines. Gerrit Gosselink is improving while Neal Van Gorp is unwell. Peter De Hens improves slowly but will stay confined two more weeks due to heart condition. Joe Van den Heuvel cannot yet mobility. Mrs. M. Popma suffered a light stroke at her children's home in Oskaloosa. Local residents visit Alicia Elscott, and others called on Mrs Allie Johnson and family in nearby towns. Mother's Day visits include wits Ray Gifford and Elscott family members.

Steve Grandin Jacob Olivier Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa John Ver Dught Des Moines Gerrit Gosselink Neal van Gorp Peter de Hens Joe Vanden Heuvel

Pella Christian High Banquet theme Down By the Old Mill Stream

The Junior-Senior Banquet at Pella Christian High drew about 85 people on Thursday May 5 in the school gym. Decorations featured an old mill and water wheel with a foil stream. Students served by sophomores and performances included piano duet cornet solo and a skit. The Junior Class organized the event and decorations while the American Legion Auxiliary met May 3 at Legion Hall. A memorial service honored Veda Mensch and Nellie Gosse link who died this year. Plans for Poppy Day were discussed for the last Saturday in May.

Pella Chii High Gymnasium Pella Christian High School The Christian High Sharon Bakker Lola de Zwarte Patricia, Bandstra Donna Vander Kamp Retta Lanser Stan Pethoven Bo Nibbelink Clarence van den Heuvel Pete Lanser Byron Bossenbroek Wayne van Zomeren Jean van Rees Junella Ver Meer Cornet Janice Borelyn Dine Russell de Kock Menninga Ray Vander Wiel Marlyn van Ee Gretta Terpstra Larry Menrell de Kock Larry Menninga American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Dara Carson Veda Mensch Nellie Gosselink

District Conference Reported in Nevada Event

Dora Carson read a poem at a district conference in Nevada. After the reception, refreshments were served for attendees Gladys Rinehart Marie Veenstra and Jennie Beyer.

Dora Carson N Hemert Ae ‘Ee Nevada Astesses Gladys Rinehart Marie Veenstra Jennie Beyer

Surprise Bridal Shower Honors Miss J Kelderman

Miss J Kelderman was honored at a Surprise Bridal Shower held Friday evening April 8 at the home of Mrs. Ray De Jong. The bride to be received many beautiful and useful gifts as about thirty relatives and friends attended though some could not. Lunch was served by the hostesses Mrs. Ray De Jong Mrs. Ben Petersma Mrs. Wilbur Westra and Mrs. Wm Kelderman Sr.

Bethany Willing Workers Society Andrew Ter Louw John E. Ter Louw Sarah Bakker Africa John Boot Peter Zwank Miss Bakker Marvin Swank Andrew Terlouw Len van Genderen J Kelderman Ray de Jong Ben Petersma Wilbur Westra Wm. Kelderman Sr

Choral Visit Brightens Home for the Aged Event

Friday evening May 6 the choral society of Protestant Reformed churches of Pella and Oskaloosa entertained at the Home for the Aged. Residents enjoyed songs and thanks were given with invites to call again. Several visitors from Des Moines Knoxville What Cheer and Eddyville called on residents including Mrs Minnie Rillahan Mrs Margaret Del Porto and others, while last week several guests visited John Verought Mrs Case De Koning and Miss Jennie Harselaar in nearby hospitals.

Protestant Reformed Pella Oskaloosa Elyn Don Sharp Killduf John Bill Synhorst What Cheer Ferris Des Moines Iowa Minnie Rillahan Margaret del Porto Sacramento Cal John Dykstra Eddyville Gert Freeman Okaloosa Josie Meyer Andrew Brouwer Brooklyn Dick Ver Meer

Moses Seat and Resurrection In Morning Church Schedule

A fragmented church notice outlines sermons and services. It lists Bible passages from Matthew 28 1 12 and references “Us xiah's Strength and Failure.” The schedule includes Anthony Tienes Minister with 9:00 a.m. Sunday School and 10:16 a.m. Morning worship, followed by 7:30 p.m. Evening worship. Youth groups Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Christian Endeavor meet at 6:80 p.m.

Pesto Ion Hal Amy Aceon Wia Moses Anthony Tienes Sundshool

Everett G Ward Minister Open Services Here This Week

Everett G Ward conducts services with Sunday School at 9 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. His sermon is An Affirmation of the New World. At 6:30 p.m. Baptist Youth Fellowship and 7:30 p.m. evening worship follow with the sermon New Men for the New World. All are welcome.

Everett G. Ward Baptist Youth Fellowship

Morning Worship and Sunday School Schedule

Morning worship sessions and church school for all ages noted. Guest minister Dr. John W. Beardslee to lead service at 1:30 p.m. with evening worship following and specialized sessions for Intermediate and College groups.

John W. Beardslee

Preaching at Amsterdam School House Near Pella

Rev. B. L. Van Dellen led a sermon at the Amsterdam school house four miles west of Pella, last month at 1:30 p.m. The note records the time and location of the preaching event and the minister.

Amsterdam School House Pella B. L. van Dellen

First Christian Reformed Church Morning Worship Notice

Church notices announce morning worship with Sunday school and youth programs. Service times and activities are listed for the First Christian Reformed Church along with Lutheran style evening events and additional details.

First Christian Reformed Church

Church Schedule at Open Bible and Trinity Church

The Open Bible Church lists services at 9 45 a m Sunday Sunday School for all ages morning worship with sonary message evening worship 6 30 p m youth meetings 6 10 p m prayer 7 80 p m and Dorcas Thursday. Trinity Church extends a cordial welcome.

Washington Bt Cye Overcomere Overcomer Dorcas

Gospel Chapel Service and Guest Talk

The Gospel Chapel at Pinel hosts the Lord's Supper and a Gospel Service starting at 7:20 with speaker Mr Pinches delivering a sermon. A prior gathering begins at 0:10 with a word from the church.

Pinel Ant Mr. Pinches

Bible talk on an important theme set for Thursday

Mr Pinches will host a Bible talk at p.m. on Thursday addressing the greatest need of the world amid confusion anxiety and fear. The event promises a focused discussion on faith and guidance for troubled times.

Pinches

Third Reformed Church Service Notes and Broadcasts

Russell J. Redeker minister leads morning worship at 9 30 a m with programs Man Against Himself and Mountain Top prayer. Sunday School at 1 00 p m. Junior G E and Jr Hi meet at 6 30 p m. Evening service e prai Mountain Top. Temple Time radio broadcast Sundays 9 15 p m on KXEL Waterloo and KBOE Oskaloosa at 8 00 a m. Sub Jeet Thomas Overcoming Doubt.

Russell J. Redeker E' Prai Mountain Top Mountain ‘Top Temple Time Church In America KXEL Waterloo KBOE Oskaloosa Jeet Thomas

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Bethany Lester van Gorp Virgii Boot Bert’ van Hemert Clarence Boot Paul Bandetra John’ van Gorp Vernon van Gorp Dick Ver Ploeg Simon Ter Louw Wm. C. de Jong Len Gosselink Andrew D Methodist Circle M. E. Circle Chas. Marsh Nora Clark Mother Berg Best Buy Atone Vandermeulen Hoeksema John Lowes New Sharon Ted Walker Grant Renaud and Son Allie Johnson Pella Christian High Legion Auxiliary Protestant Reformed Home Mission First Reformed Church First Baptist Church Second Reformed Church Peeto Lollandsche Dienst Sacob No Church OF the Open Bible Trinity Reformed Church Douwstra C. de Benefe Gwen Vanden Berg Broadway Third Reformed Church Crisco Birdseye Briardale Westinghouse Wormhoudt’s Cormbouxy
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