Reverend Gritters Unable To Go To Lynden
Local pastor Reverend M Gritters of the Protestant Reformed Church missed a planned Classical appointment in Lynden Washington due to illness. He had been ill for several days but is now recovering. A. J. Kleinjan of Paramount California returned to the Coast after visiting the Vogelaar families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gritters
Protestant Reformed Church
Lynden
Washington
Suday
A. J. Kleinjan
Paramount
California
Vogelaar
Jacob Veldhuizen
Pella
Veldhuizen
A. Kool
H. Bosker
Netherlands
U. S
C. Brandershorst
Iowa
Local Residents Attend Festivals and Hospital Visits in May
Des Moines based Rev H L Van Dellen listed as patient in Still Osteopathic Hospital with mail address Room 10. Various Iowa residents visit relatives during the Tulip Festival and Mayo Clinic events, including Mrs Doyle Smith and two daughters from Farmington, Mrs Paul Blommers and Tommy of Iowa City, Mrs Geraldine Aschenbrenner Blanchard of Covina, Mrs Lloyd Martin of Fullerton, and Mrs M J Hiemstra at St Marys Hospital Rochester Minnesota after major surgery May 10. The report notes births, hospitalizations, and attendance at Allied Clothiers convention in Kansas City with staff members John P Ver Meer and Gene Wormhoudt of Wormhoudt and Kempkes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. van Dellen
Still Osteopathic Hospital
Des Moines
Doyle Smith
Farmington
Iowa
Paul Blommers
Tommy
Iowa City
John Blommers
Geraldine Aschenbrenner Blanchard
Covina
Lloyd’ Martin
Fullerton
California
Glenere Grundman
George Ver Steeg
M. J. Hiemstra
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Ervin Mathes
Maspital
Oskaloosa
Frida
John P. Ver Meer
Gene Wormhoudt
Wormhoudt and
Kempkes
Allied Clothiers
Kansas City
Missouri
James Koopman
Mercy Hospital
Carroll van Wyk
Sully
Carol
Joanne
Alzada
Montana
Will Mc- Amis
Kenneth
Alva
Wyoming
Pella
Mc- Amis
Mayo Clinic
Will McAmis
Voters Approve Merger of Monroe Community School Districts
Voters approved forming the Monroe Community School District in a May 9 special election. Total 897 for and 269 against across 28 districts, with Summit in Marion County and Enterprise Excelsior Warren Grove in Jasper County voting against. Summit and three others will remain independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Community
Knoxville Journal
Marion County
Summit
Jasper County
Enterprise
Excelsior
Warren Grove
Brush Creek
Cincinnati
Fair Oaks
Fairview
Hickory Grove
Liberty Corner
Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Valley
Obituary of Sarah Vander Wilt Dies After Illness
Sarah Vander Wilt daughter of William and Jen nie Vander Wilt nee Van Zee was born August 13 1899 in Bethel and died May 15 1955 after a lingering illness. Survived by her mother sisters and brothers Minnie Jennie Nettie Gerrit Anthony Richard Margaret and others. Funeral services held May 18 at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home and Second Christian Reformed Church with Rev H Bossenbroek officiating and Oakwood Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Vander Wilt
William Vander Wilt
Jennie Vander Wilt
van Zee
Bethel
Lord
Minnie
Gerrit de Graaf
Pella
Jennie
Peter Hagen
Prairie City
Nettie
Albert Engbers
Gerrit Vander Wilt
Anthony Vander Wilt
Oskgloosa
Richard Vander Wilt
Grand Rapids
Mich
Margaret
Ralph Bolt
Des Moines
Iowa
van Dyk-Duven
Second
Christian Reformed Church
H. Bossenbroek
Oakwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Mrs Sarah Vander Wilt
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindnesses during illness and after death. Acknowledge prayers, flowers, and support from Mrs Wm Vander Wilt and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Vander
Wm. Vander Wilt
Leendert Kommer Dies in Des Moines at 71
Leendert Kommer born October 30, 1883 in The Hague came to the United States April 1, 1906 settling in Monroe Iowa He married Marie Stufkens March 3 1907 and they shared 48 years He died May 18 1955 at Methodist Hospital Des Moines Survived by his wife a son Ai of Pella a daughter Martha Mrs Vienus Van Sant of Newton three brothers Marinus John and Pete and two sisters Mrs Arie G Klein and Mrs Marie Ryan Notes his church affiliations with Otley Reformed and First Reformed Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leendert Kommer
Adrisan Kommer
Maria Evertse
Hague
Netherlands
America
Monroe
Iowa
Marie Stufkens
Otley
First Reformed Church
Pella
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Depa
Marie
Martha
Vienus van Sant
Newton
Marinus
John
Holland
Pete Kommer
Arie G. Klein
Marie Ryan
Chicago
Obituary Notice From Monroe Iowa Funeral Held May 16
Eight grandchildren and one great grandchild survive. Preceded by his parents a daughter Mrs Wilma Armstrong who died March 4 1950 and two brothers and one sister. Funeral held at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home Monday May 16 at 1 30 p m with Rev Anthony Haverkamp in charge. Burial in Monroe cemetery Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Armstrong
van Dyk-Duven
Anthony Haverkamp
Monroe
Iowa
Thanks for kindness to our husband and father Leendert Kommer
We thank all who were kind and considerate during his illness and after his death. We gratefully acknowledge the ministrations of Reverend A Haverkamp. Prayers, expressions of sympathy and flowers were tokens of regard from those who helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leendert Kommer
A. Haverkamp
Local Man G L Bartus Klyn Dies at 74
G L Bartus Klyn died at Still Hospital Des Moines on Wednesday morning May 18 at age 74. Funeral services are set for 1 30 p m Saturday May 21 at First Christian Reformed Church with burial in Graceland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L
Bartus) Klyn
Still Hospital
Des Moines
First Christian Reformed Church
Graceland Cemetery
College Faculty Attend State Meeting on Teacher Education
Four Central College professors attended a State House meeting in Des Moines called by State Superintendent J. C. Wright to discuss teacher education and certification programs in Iowa last Wednesday May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
State House
Des Moines
State Superintendent of Education
J. C. Wright
Towa
Advisory report on teacher education reform ideas
The Advisory Committee on Teacher Education and Certification presented a report on revisions for teacher education in state colleges and junior colleges and added suggestions for further consideration. Attendees included Central staff Haverkamp, Grimjes, and Wing, covering secondary and elementary programs and humanities leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Haverkamp
Elna Grimjes
W. G. Wing
Wool Growers May Assign their Payments to Banks
Wool growers under the national wool act may assign payments to banks, trust companies, federal lending or marketing agencies. The Mar ion county ASC chairperson cites seven assignment rules including covering the full marketing year payment and that drafts go to the assignee. Forms will be available at the county ASC office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill L. Robuck
Marion County
ASC
Celebration and Worship Schedule at Churches Corner
At the Churches Corner Liberty and West Second Dr. Je Jong, Pastor hosts events on May 19 in the afternoon and May 22 with morning worship and an evening service entitled Gods Covenant Dishonored and Degraded referencing Dinah and the daughters of Shechem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty and
West
Je Jong
Dai Parte
Dinah
Ascension Day Service at Legion Hall
Rev. G. Lubbers, pastor, leads Ascension Day service Thursday evening at 8. Sermon on Knowing the Exceeding Greatness of God’s Power in Christ’s Exaltation based on Ephesians 1:19-28. Sunday worship follows at 10 o’clock.
Pinches to Speak on Bible Theme at Evening Service
George T. Pinches schedules a 9:30 a.m. Bible school, 10:30 a.m. Lord's Supper and Word of God, 7:30 p.m. Gi Special Tajed notes "The most derful man in the world's history" and promises introduction. At 7:45 p.m. Thursday he will give a Bible talk on "The Best Singing Its Theme and Audience."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Pinches
Bible School
Mr. Pinches
Third Church Seeks Reconciliation and Forgiveness
In a morning worship led by Reverend J. Redeker the service focuses on Ascended With Christ and Herewish Attempts Reconciliation. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and evening praise centers on Jesus Changes Standards of Value. Temple Time airs Sunday at 9:15 p.m. on KXEL and KBOE with Ref. Church in America broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eal J. Redeker
Jr. Jr
Bey
Jesus
Third Church
Church In America
KXEL
Waterloo
KBOE
Kaloosa
Church of the Open Bible Service Schedule
The Church of the Open Bible at 835 Washington Cye lists Sunday services including morning worship and youth groups. Evening evangelistic service runs at 7 30 p m with mid week prayer and praise on Wednesdays at 7 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Cye
Pondy School
Overcomer
Preaching at Amsterdam School House Schedule
Rev. H. L. Van Dellen leads monthly sermons at the Amsterdam school house two miles southwest of Pella every second and last Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Local residents are invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam School House
Pella
H. L. van Dellen
Sunday Services and Guest Minister at Local Church
Morning worship and church school held throughout the day. Intermediate and College Christian Endeavor meet at 4 30 p m followed by evening worship at 7 80 p m with guest minister Rev C Muy skens all activities listed for the church calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College C. E
Rev. C. Muyskens
Ward Ministered Service With Brown At Central College
Everett G Ward leads Sunday worship at 9 30 a m with a sermon titled if America Needs Most Members of the American Legion attend the service At 7 80 p m the evening sermon features Dr Kenneth Brown Executive Director of the Danforth Foundation and former president of Denison University and Baptist College in Granville Ohio He is in Polla for the central college commencement A cordial welcome to all
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett G. Ward
America
American Legion
Kenneth Brown
Danforth Foundation
Denison University, & Baptist College
Granville
Ohio
Brown
Polla
Central College
Hezekiah and He Ascended on High at Haverkamp Church
Sunday schedule lists 9:00 am Sunday School with Hezekiah Attempts Reconciliation and 10:15 am morning worship titled He Ascended on High. Evening praise at 30 pm features ta create services and high school graduates with Rev. Peter A. De Jong preaching. 6:30 pm junior, intermediate and senior C. E. follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Haverkamp
Trinity Reform Church Service Schedule Update
Trinity Reformed Church Douwatre Chapel with Minister Wm C De Jong announces 9 80 a.m. worship titled Our Advocate 11 00 a.m. Sunday School study Hezekiah Attempts Recon nun Sr C E intermediate C E 6 Me Bible quiz 6 30 p m Sr C E Sarah Bakker guest speaker 7 80 p m evening service Feeding God s Call cor dial welcome extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douwatre Chapel
Wm. C. de Jong
Our Advocate
Hezekiah
Sr. C. E
C. E
Sarah Bakker
Trinity Church
Pedestrian record shows fourth straight rise in 1954 traffic injuries
The report notes ongoing improvement in motor vehicle accidents for the fourth consecutive year in 1954, highlighting a trend toward safer roads and fewer incidents despite yearly fluctuations.
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Glenn van Dyne
Denver
Colorado
Kieth Fox
Keota
Joe Shultz
Shultz
Joe
Ellis Christianson
Pella Rural Electric Co-operative
Rural Electric Co-op Ra
Henry Hope
Cornbell Power Co-op
Humboldt
Green County
Disby
Ed. W. Fisher
Debra Lynn
Mier
Ruth V. Donselaar
H. H. Sadler
Dean
Fairfield
Sadler
Homer Sells
Nannie van Haaften
Fred Lam
Texas
Route 1
Gerald Starr
Emmett Edwards
E. V. Goad
F. Bosch
Little Rock
Arkansas
Douglas Pickworth
Dora Grosz
Ronnie
Mia
James de Hamer
Jimmie
John Lents
Cedar Rapids
L. Huizenga
Verlan Porter
Mt. Pleasant
Walter Visscher
Morris Ver Meer
Tom Grundman
Sioux City
Tom
Iowa State College
Ames
Holtz Construction Company
Dohrmann Construction Company
Sioux City Home Builders Association
Gunnar Osterling
Cherokee, Town
Grundman- Osterling Construction Company
Ralph Grundman
C. Vanden Berg
Frank Warner
Peter Dumnink
Ruby Conley
Lost Island
Little Sioux River
Patty Vriezelaar
Gilman
Nts
Jess Vriezel
Gertrude Lautenbach
Charles Lautenbach
Sterling
Colo
Bess Randell
Georgetown
Roy Wright
Illinois
Wright
Sarah Keables
Frank Keables
Atlantic City
N. J
Ed D. Hagens
Annette
Mason City
Andy Klyn
Jake Aalbers
A. H. Prebke
R. Klaassen
Minneapolis
Minn
Raymond Boertje
Boertje
Frank Huizenga
Henry Huizenga
Hudsonville, Mich
Bert
Ivan Ayers
Lebanon
Oregon
Portland
Edith Gezel
No. 2 H Extension Club
Maysville
de Kalb County
Alvin McMillan
St. Joseph
Aan
Pella High School
Wilson Jewelry CO
Billy Lautenbach
Camp Carson
Chronicle News
EB. McComb
Decatera R
Tedlanapolie
E. B. McComb
McC
Paul Farrer Gok
Mog
Pela
Ulrich Motor Co
Alemire
Stewart-Warner Corp
Miss Gwynne DeCoverly
Alemite
Ford Dealer
Bartus
Klyn
PROT
Reformed Home Mission
Legion Hall
G. Lubbers
Third Reformed Church
Church OF the Open Bible
Amsterdam
Second Reformed Church
First Baptist Church
Trinity Reformed Church
Farmers Union Co-Op Grocery
Bussets
New White
Mrs. Clark
Banner Loaf
Nabisco Premium
Young
Franks
Mi Choice
Plilisbury Sticks
Plilsbury Cake
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