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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
12
May 1 picnic closes Blaine school as students achieve high marks in local tests. Numerous local families mark graduations, illnesses, and church events. Highlights include Van Arkel teaching Red Rock, Dan Zobeck’s sports award, Mikesell attendance at a convention, and Adventist relief work in Knoxville. Community reports on accidents, homelife remodeling, and May fellowship accompany church and school notes.
Otley notes show the Sun Shine Bible Class will meet at Dorothy Horman's home on June 6, updated from the previous May 30 date. Local social updates report visitors to Charles Vander Kolk and Van Wyk homes visiting Tulip Time attendees, plus neighbors in Kellogg Sully and Newton areas.
Local notices list visiting families from Pella and nearby towns, graduations at Pella High and Central College, and events such as a Sunday visit from Des Moines and Omaha families. Vacationing relatives, hospital news, and a Bible school set for June 4 to 15 are included along with updates on students and community members.
Peoria and nearby communities report schedule changes and social visits. Lester Muller travels to Holland Michigan for Western Theological Seminary trustees meeting and may return Friday. Calvin College and Seminary board meeting to take pastor away next Sunday. 4-H club, church youth group events and various visits and trips are noted, including Chicago visits for weddings and family gatherings. Rodney Rus to Iowa City for hospital tests May 26.
Miss Janice Van Sant stayed overnight with Loretta Weercamp for her birthday. Richland 4-H Club hosted Janice at the Nollen home. Mrs. George Deur and Fremont assist Melvin Deur home where a new baby welcomed. Relatives, including Ronald and Arnold Van Houten, visited last week. Queen Esther Circle held guest day with speaker Mr. Jager. Bible study referenced II Peter 1 and a mother-themed roll call. Secretary Wilma Bokhoven read minutes. A sextet performed Just Keep on Praying. Social hour and refreshments followed, with an offering for Good News Chapel. Mrs. Bart Bandstra visited A Bandstra, others accompanied by S. E. Nibbelink and Lynnville guests. Mildred Westercamp graduated at Sully Reformed Church exercises. Donna Westercamp returned with George Zimmer to Sioux Center. Myrna Wieberdink and Shirley Vander Pol stayed with Zimmer children. Five-year-old Terry Bandstra played with Frederick Saturday afternoon.
The event began with a scavenger hunt for young people, aided by Peoria residents who helped locate items including magazines an empty shotgun shell and Jacob Stursma's signature. After the hunt a surprise honored the pastor with gifts and indoor games and refreshments followed. an envelope of money was given to the star for leadership while a quote by G. V. Jacks about soil erosion closing the piece.
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