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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1962
Page
4
Chronicle provides a new contact number for the office to ensure future inquiries. Readers are advised to clip or copy the updated phone number for convenient access and continued service.
A new telephone system has been installed to improve in and out calls for advertisers and reporters. The office notes that dialing is now reported to reach the operator for details, with the number to be informed to users upon contact.
M Genevieve Clayton director of the Heart Hawkeye Council of Fire Girls will preside the local Camp Fire Fire and Fair at 7 p m Thursday at Pella Community High School Stine Fire will honor girls passing Frank and special awards are given A special fly ceremony for Blue Birds entering the Camp A program will be held open to the public this will be followed by a Fair showing work done by groups through the past year
A padded inflated manikin drew attention at the Pella Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday. Ken Moore of the Electric Cooperative Association of Iowa explained first aid and resuscitation methods, including clearing the airway and opening air passages. He demonstrated mouth-to-mouth and mouth-to-nose breathing techniques as part of the safety lesson.
Pella Merchants softball team receives a bye in the Peoria Memorial Day three team tourney opener. They will play the winner of Peoria Stock Yards versus New Sharon at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday in Peoria.
West Des Moines Rotary Club members attended a gathering hosted by Phil Visser with Mr Moore as guest. The club, led by Stanley Ver Ploeg, eyes June 5 for a Ladies Night at the Country Club. Chairman Ray De Haan calls it a picnic party with prints and jeans encouraged.
The Classis of Pella Reformed Church in America met May 22 at the Community Reformed Church of Newton to examine Garry Van de Kamp, a Western Theological Seminary and Central College graduate and former Newton elder. He was dismissed to the Classis of California to take an associate minister post in Bellflower California. The body heard Rev. Melvin Voss on a seminar titled Christianity Confronts Communism. Eldert Groenendyk was confirmed as agent for men's work and Marlin Klimstra was elected to the Mission Fest committee.
The Pella Christian grade school marks its 50th anniversary with a May 26 program at Calvary Church led by Rev. G. Van Oyen, a May 29 open house to tour new east wing rooms, and May 29 7:45 p.m. commencement at First Christian Reformed Church with speaker Rev. J. De Kruyter. A commemorative booklet, priced at 1.50 dollars, will be sold after programs or by mail.
Pella shooter Lee Hoksbergen dominated Clinton targets by hitting 48 of 50 to clinch Iowa southeast zone doubles championship. He earns a spot on the Southeast Zone Team and plans to join Clarence Anderson for the Northwest Handicap at Fort Dodge Gun Club this Sunday.
Reverend George C. Muyskens gave the baccalaureate address to eighty four Pella Community High School graduates at First Reformed Church on Sunday evening May 20. He urged discipline and likened the graduates to Moses answering a peculiar divine call, saying there is a future for them if they heed the call.
Nine Central College seniors were elected to Alpha Zeta Mu at a special Honors Convocation with an address by Dr. Harold J. Haverkamp. New members include Raymond J. Feldt Richard Glendening Donald Gosse Link Eileen M. Quinn Martha Scholten Mary Boat Steenhoek Janice Van Veldhuizen Wesley Vos and John Westra. The society honors high scholarship character and leadership.
Arnold Schip pers of Pella was elected president of the Southeast Callers Association at a meeting in Ottumwa. Wayne Proctor of Bloomfield was chosen vice president and Richard Wright of Hedrick was named secretary-treasurer. Twenty callers from counties east of the region to the Mississippi River and as far south as the Missouri border attended.
Rev Reuben J Ongnn of Leighton assisted with services Wesley Vos played organ for processional and recessional The high school mixed chorus directed by Miss Anne Tysseling performed two sacred numbers Commencement exercises will be held in the high school auditorium Friday at 8 p m
Dr. Harriet Heusinkveld geography professor at Central College is named dean of women by President Arend D. Lubbers, effective September 1, replacing Mrs. Harriet Prins. She holds leadership roles in AAUW, Iowa Geography Teachers Association, Marion County Zoning, and Central College activities, with degrees from Central and the State University of Iowa and a history of regional teaching and missions work.
John Robertus 72 lifelong Pella area resident died at Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines on May 23 from shock after burns from a gasoline fire at his home south of Pella. Survived by wife Ida four children Darlene McDaniels Newton Maxine Schutt Sully Robert St Paul Minn Donald Sully one sister Gene Stoker Des Moines seven grandchildren. Services May 26 2:00 p.m. Garden Chapel Pella Rev R K Hake officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery Pella.
Murray Lee and Johanna Marie Vos of Pella register a new Ford car, while Donald Samuel Bonnevia of Pella registers a Volkswagen vehicle. The notices record owner names and brands in local auto registrations.
Iowa health officials and Pella Community Hospital announced three new visiting rules to curb infections and protect patients. Fathers only in obstetric wards. other areas limited to two visitors for short periods. children under 14 barred except for patients. Harmeling noted hours remain 2–4 pm and 7–8:30 pm. Mahaska County follows suit.
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