Two Views Clash Over Prayers in Public Schools
A Des Moines Register page contrasts a church opposition to prayers in public schools with praise for religious expression in public life. The writer laments secularization and argues for ongoing religious participation in civic events, noting ministers should speak and pray as representatives of Christ.
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Attend Reunion at Coal Ridge
The Coal Ridge reunion and picnic drew 93 attendees on Sunday. Rev Paul Beal presented slides of homes, churches, and African missionaries in South Africa. He explained building with ant hill material as mortar, noting cement scarcity. An old newspaper clipping read by Mrs. Jessie Adams highlighted the wedding of Bill Brue and Laura Hegwood.
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Otley Notes and Local Visits Report
Mrs Jennie Vander Kolk and Mr Leonard Verwers return from Iowa City hospital after eighteen days recovery. Visitors include Rev Staal and several local families. Otley Reformed Bible school runs June 3 to 14 with morning sessions. Rev Glen O Peterman serves at Pella church. various local visits and 4 Herby 4-H club meeting notes.
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Surprise at Leighton for Mrs. Veldhuizen
A community notice recounts a church event and a surprise shower for Mrs. Elmer Veldhuizen at a Christian Reformed service. The Veldhuizens plan a June trip to Drew University. Other social happenings include a Live and Learn club meeting with a Mother's Day theme and a bridal shower for Carol Boerelyn in Graham Hall.
Lyle and Evan Veldhuizen Farewell Party
Mrs. Virgil Dykstra hosted a going away party at their home for Lyle and Evan Veldhuizen as they head to Drew University for missionary preparation with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Veldhuizen. Attendees included Mike De Jong Julie De Jong Mark Bogaards Joel Brummel Jay Brummel Kathy De Prenger and others. gifts were given and games and refreshments planned by Mrs. Dykstra with help from Mrs. Elmer Veldhuizen and Mrs. Gilbert De Jong. Photographs of local graduating seniors from Christian and Community high schools appeared in Tuesday Chronicle, taken by Sybenga Studio Oskaloosa.
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Larry Goemaat
Kenneth Hugan
Becky van Rheenen
Karen van Haaften
Jimmy Vandenberg
Gregory Slaymaker
Mike Rempe
Dykstra
Gilbert de Jong
Christian High School
Community High School
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Sybenga Studio
Oskaloosa
Change Central Park to Scholte Park in Pella Iowa
In a letter to the editor Henry Cox of Pella Iowa advocates renaming the town’s Central Park Scholte Park to honor the saintly man who led its creation. He notes many visitors miss the park’s memorialized name and argues for a lasting tribute.
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Arian Awards Given to Two Seniors at Community High
Edith Vander Linden an instrumentalist and Beverly De Cook a vocalist received Arian awards during Honors Night at Community High. The Pella Rotary Club sponsored the awards for the two seniors.
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Beverly de Cook
Pella
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