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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1955

Page

2

Central Luthers Last Stand in Season Finale at Kuyper Field

The article recaps Central College's late season football loss to Luther, final score 14-7, with Luther’s strong running attack led by Don Nesheim and Jack Schultz. It notes upcoming games, key players like Norm Schouten, Arden Johnston, and injured John Ellis, and mentions weather impact on the final minutes. The piece also observes national soil wealth quotes and a game summary fragment.

Luther Central Iowa Wesleyan Iowa Parsons Upper Iowa Norsemen Don Nesheim Jack Schultz Augustana Norm Schouten Arden Johnston John Ellis Dana Kuyper Field

Locals update from Ankeny and area events

Local notes report visitors to Ankeny and Parkersburg celebrations. Education changes include principal Jean Wilkins resuming part time duties next week. Many residents travel for family events, church activities, and college ties with Arkansas, Iowa, and Chicago connections noted alongside hospital and aging family updates.

Jean Wilkins

Iowa Motor Court Association attendees at Des Moines convention

Mrs. Gerrit Steenhoek recovers from gall bladder surgery at Mercy Methodist Hospital and expects home this weekend. Mrs. M C Van Gorp of Motel Dutch Mill and Mrs. Don Sherburne of Clara Don Motel attend State Convention in Des Moines. Van Gorp serves as parliamentarian for the coming year.

Gerrit Steenhoek Low Methodist Hospital M. C. van Gorp Dutch Mill Don Sherburne Oskaloosa Iowa Iowa Motor Court Assn Des Moines van Gorp

Valley Edges Little Dutch 14 7 in Season Finale

Valley High of Des Moines defeated Pella 14 7 after a scoreless first half. Hodson led Valley with a 25 yard TD run and an earlier 40 yard return set up the go ahead score. Boyert and Duffus helped Pella tie the game, but Valley answered on a 67 yard march to seal the win.

Bob Hodson Valley Little Dutch Wall Pella Hodson Des Moines Ron Sandler Butch Sheppard Jim Duffus Max van Rees Phil Carter

Obituary of Neal Vander Wilt from Sully Iowa, 1955

Neal Vander Wilt born April 17 1888 in Pella Iowa died October 28 1955 at his home in Sully Iowa aged 67 years six months 11 days. He married Mamie Vande Krol on February 26 1913 and they had six children Orval Wilde Carrol Freda Lester and Vera. He leaves his wife two sons two daughters 17 grandchildren a stepmother two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held October 31 1955 in Sully with burial in Sully cemetery.

Neal Vander Wilt Pella Iowa Henry Vander Wilt Maggie Synhorst Marion Jasper Sully Mamie Vande Krol Jennie Jeff Willemsen Henrietta Peter Rozendaal Christ Reformed Thomas McMillan Charles Stoppels Henry Willemsen Kenneth Vander Wilt Floyd Vander Wilt Gorman Rozendaal Bert Renaud Harris van Zante Ralph Moes Abe Vos Sully Cemetery

Card of Thanks for Neal Vander Wilt death

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who aided after the death of Neal Vander Wilt, acknowledging sympathy, condolences, and flowers offered as tokens of remembrance.

Neal’ Vander Wilt

Early Iowa matron Mrs. Ira P. De Cook dies

Mary L Grandia born February 11 1878 on a Marion County farm. Married Ira P De Cook June 19 1902 near Leighton. Survived by daughter Mary Irene Van Rheen en of Pella. son Peter Irvin died at seven in 1910. Lifelong Ebenezer Reformed Church member with deep church devotion.

Ira P. de Cook Mary L. Grandia Leendert Grandia Artie Marie van Zee Marion County Iowa Leighton Peter Irvin Mary Irene John van Rheenen Pella de Cook Lord Jesus Christ Ebenezer Reformed Church

Obituary of Tra P De Cook's Wife Widow of Local Leader

Mrs De Cook longtime church worker in Leighton taught Sunday School and served in the Dorcas Society. She was survived by husband Tra P De Cook daughter Mary Irene Van Rheenen and three grandchildren Irvin John Henry Ralph and Mary Lou. services held November 1 1955 with burial at Portergrove Cemetery.

Dild and Dorcas Society Cone Fred Clarence James Kempe Tra P. de Cook Mary Irene van Rheenen John van Rheenen Irvin John Henry Ralph Mary Lou Davie E Grandia Oskaloosa Alice Martin Vandehaar Altoona Hilda Neal van Wyk Bella Ebenezer Reformed Church Leighton Peter de Jong Portergrove Cemetery

Thankful appreciation for Mrs. Ira P. De Cook’s family

The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness consideration during illness and after the death of Mrs. Ira P. De Cook. They acknowledge sympathy and flowers sent as tokens of regard.

Ira P. de Cook

Non-objective painting defined by artist Scarlett

Wat colorsfirst argues non objective art springs from inner mind not from nature or formula. Scarlett’s reputation solid, with Paris New Realities shows and a 1950 Met exhibit. Guggenheim owns 60 of his non objective works.

Scarlett Paris Metropolitan Museum of Art Guggenheim Museum of Non

Discharged Sgt Lautenbach Begins IH Sales Training

Sgt Bill Lautenbach is spending two weeks at home after his army discharge. He leaves next Wednesday for Denver to begin a sales training program with International Harvester Co. in Colorado.

Bill Lautenbach Sgt The Army Bill Denver Colorado International Harvester Co

Marion County Superintendents Meet in Knoxville

J C Wright state superintendent met Marion County superintendents at Knoxville last Thursday afternoon. All from the county attended the formal session to answer questions. Certification of teachers was discussed and the department seeks to simplify renewing licenses. The Permanent Professional Certificate requires a BA plus 30 graduate hours. The state tax study program is encouraged. The department presented its reorganization approach aiming for higher state aid and better administration, with standards to replace the 500 as a framework.

J. C. Wright Marion County Knoxville State Department Wright Towa

Calvary Church Notes Sunday Services and Meetings

Calvary Christian Reformed Church holds services at the Christian Grade School 9 30 and 7 30 led by Rev Harold Hollander of Otley. Sunday School at noon and a young people's meeting follow.

Harold Hollander Otley

First Reformed Church Services at 603 Broadway

The First Reformed Church at 603 Broadway lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with The Perseverance of the Saints A Ladder Set Up on the 7th Dr A Haverkamp to lead both services Also 6 30 p m junior intermediate and senior C E 7 30 p m Christian Fellowship Wednesday Prayer and Bible study 7 30 p m Thursday services 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m Lord's Supper 7 30 p m Gospel service Lew Clarkson of Des Moines to deliver Gospel message Warm invitation extended to all

Broadway Jesus A. Haverkamp C. E Christian Fellowship Lew Clarkson Des Moines

Trinity Reform Church Service and Activities Schedule

Worship and program times listed for Trinity Reformed Church with De Jong as minister. Sunday services at 9 30 a m and 7 30 p m with the sermon Good Habits. Sunday School at 11 00 a m and various C E groups meet at 6 30 p m. Family Night Wednesday at 7 30 in New Central. cordial welcome extended.

Wm. C. de Jong Deuwstra Chapel Church of Jesus Christ Jesus Larry Vos John van Gorp Mary Jo Schakel Trinity Church New Central

Third Reformed Church Service Notes and Broadcasts

Russell J. Redeker. Morning worship and Sunday School with a youth program. Evening praise and religious programs led by Rev Henry Bast on Temple Time. Radio broadcast times listed for KBOE KNWS and KXEL. Family Night Wednesday prayers planned with Rev T Baker on November 9.

Russell J. Redeker Jesus Opm Jr. Jr Henry Bast KBOE KNWS KXEL Third Reformed Church Rev. T. Baker

First Baptist Church Seeks All Welcome at Services

The First Baptist Church at 411 Independence Street in Everett lists 9:30 am Sunday school with classes for all ages and a 10:45 am worship service with Communion. Evening worship at 6:20 pm features a sermon titled God’s Failure and Success With Man. Wednesday November 9 offers Church Family Night with supper at 6:00. Paul Smith of the Executive Society of the Town State Baptist Convention will speak and show pictures from his world trip.

First Baptist Church Independence Street Everett G. Ward Ior Pe Paul Smith Town State Baptist Convention Ai Ored Varia

Second Reformed Church Services and Sunday School

Thomas Boslooper, Minister, conducts services each Lord’s Day morning at a.m. and evening at 7 30 p.m. The Great Original Proclaimed Genesis 1. Is There Perfect Love Only in Paradise? Sunday School 11 05 a.m. Junior C E 2 00 p.m. Intermediate and Senior C E 6 30 p.m.

Second Reformed Church Thomas Boslooper Paradise C. E

Church Activities at Open Bible Stated in Des Moines

The Church of the Open Bible at 836 Washington St lists weekly services led by Pastor Cye Caller. Sunday includes 5 am attendance, 11 am Sunday School and 11 am worship with communion, 3:30 pm youth service, and 7:30 pm evangelistic service. Monday features a district youth rally with Don Job as guest speaker at 816 East Grand, Des Moines, plus Talent on Revue. Midweek prayer and praise Wednesday at 7:45 pm and Dorcas meeting Thursday in the church annex.

Church OF the Open Bible Washington St Cye Overcomer Central District Foursquare ‘Gospel Tabernacle East Grand Des Moines Don Job

Missionary Rev G Lubbers Hosts Reformed Hour on KBOE

Rev G Lubbers presents the Reformed Witness Hour each Sunday morning from 7 to 7:30 over radio KBOE Oskaloosa with singing and distinctive Reformed broadcast content.

G. Lubbers Reformed Witness KBOE Oskaloos

Preaching at Amsterdam school house near Pella

Reverend H. L. Van Dellen conducts monthly services at the Amsterdam school house two miles southwest of Pella every second and last Tuesday at 7 30 p m local time.

Amsterdam Amsterdam School House Pella H. L. van Dellen

Catholic Church Sunday Mass at 9 AM

A Catholic church schedules a Sunday morning Mass at nine o'clock, continuing weekly worship for parishioners.

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