Central College Homecoming Visitors Highlight Weekend
Harold Versteeg of Chicago visited as a Central College Homecoming guest. Johnny Smeltzer, 1958 Central graduate and former Pella High coach, joined campus visitors. Local hospital entries include Mrs. Fred Rietveld and Mrs. Van Roekel for treatment or surgery. Rodney Gene Voyce returned from San Diego to Pella after a two week visit with relatives. his mother and sister-in-law accompanied him. A 1958 Dodge four door car was registered in Knoxville by Connie M. Van Gorp of Pella along with a Dodge truck by Old M. Van Zee of Otley. Fire calls included a blaze at Frank Roose home and incidents at Cornice Vroom farm and 205 South St. with fire safety urged as conditions stay dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Versteeg
Chicago
Central College
Fred Rietveld
Mahaska Hospital
Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Wilbur van Dusseldorp
Johnny Smeltzer
Central
Pella High School
Gysbert van Roekel
Jim van Weelden
Monroe
Mahaska
Rodney Gene Voyce
U. S. Naval Hospital
San Diego
Calif
Pella
Grace Voyce
Grace Bennisdarfer
Bennisdarfer
Rodney Gene
Knoxville
Connie M. van Gorp
Old M. van Zee
Otley
Frank Roose
East Third St
Gary Vogelaar
Ray Doorenbos
Massey- Harris
Massey-Harris
Cornice Vroom Farm
Highway 163
South St
Church Notes Mix of Services and Programs at Local Churches
Church notes list multiple sermons and times across several ministers including Anthony Haverkamp Edward H Tanis John Green and Russell J Redeker with morning worship Sunday school and various Christian Endeavor groups. It notes radio broadcasts by Temple Time and KBOE and Catholic Mass at 9:00. Details include sermon topics such as The Holy Catholic Church Suffering and Glory and Youth services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Haverkamp
Jesus
Edward H. Tanis
The
Holy Catholic Church
Third Church
Temple Time
Reformed Church In America
KXEL
Waterloo
Iowa
KBOE
Oskaloosa
Henry East
Martin
Lercy Express
Social Security Talk Set For November 12
Leo W. Smith of the Des Moines Social Security Office urges workers and self employed persons to learn how old age and survivors insurance protects their families. He cites two key times for action: at age 65 for full information and on a death in the family to prevent loss of benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uns
Leo W. Smith
Des Moines
Social Security Administration
Smith
SSA Representative to Visit Pella Council Room
A Social Security Administration representative will be at the City Clerk's Office in Pella Iowa on Wednesday November 12 1952 from 930 to 1030 am to provide information on old age survivors insurance provisions and assist individuals with inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security
Main Street
Pella
Iowa
Alumni Vote Sets Groundbreaking for Student Memorial Union
The Greater Alumni Council in the final Homecoming session voted to break ground for the Student Memorial Union on Alumni Day in May. Twenty three alumni representing every chapter pledged to support the campaign during the Centennial year, with Dr G T Vander Lugt and Dr B L Flikkema authorized to implement recommendations for promoting alumni and church interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Alumni Council
Student Memorial Union
Garrett Roorda
Walden
N. Y
Alumni Association
Flikkema
B. L. Flikkema
G. T. Vander Lugt
Schools to Close Friday for Iowa Education Convention
Public schools will be closed Friday to allow 12 000 teachers to attend the 98th annual Iowa State Education Association convention. The three day event features record exhibits with 160 firms, free bus service, free parking, and sessions at hotels, schools, churches and public buildings. Key speakers include John Caldwell, David Parker, and Henry Hill with sessions Thursday through Saturday focusing on department, area, and sectional meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Education Association
Fairgrounds
First General Inn
Johnson
Henry H. Hill
George “Peabody ' College For ‘Teachers
Nashville
Tenn
Wesley A. Erbe
Fort Dodge
Jeff H. Wil Tams
Oklahoma
Hurist
Grand Avenue
Jessie M. Parker
Des Moines
James Quillen
Palo Alto
School of Education
Leland Stanford University
Caldwel
John C. Caldwell
Voice of America Official and Education Leaders Cited
Robert W. Eaves is named executive secretary of the department of elementary school principals. The text notes leaders in the Voice of America in China and the U.S. information service in Korea, along with county superintendents, administrative assistants, rural teachers, and elementary supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Voice of America
China
United States ‘Information Service
Korea
Robert W. Eaves
School Children Engaged in Junior Red Cross Project
Thirty five years ago on September 15 1917 while the AEF prepared for battle in France a younger army was founded in the United States by presidential proclamation. The American Junior Red Cross was created to give millions of American school children the chance to serve their country by joining this civilian effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.E.F
France
United States
Wilson
United States Armed Forces
Red Cross
Pella
South Central Iowa Conference standings and Pella Junior Red Cross activities
The report highlights the 1952 Pella Junior Red Cross, chaired by Mrs. Hattie Van Cleave, filling 38 gift boxes and sending $100 to the National Children’s Fund. It covers South Central Iowa Conference standings, week results, and the season finale where Lincoln Railsplitters defeated Pella 32 to 13, with details of key plays and scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie van Cleave
Junior Red Cross
National ‘Children’s Fund
Washington
Pella Junior Red Cross
van Cleave
Gamiee
Interset
Indianola
Genteriite
Albia
Chariton
Knoxville
Valley
Perry
Tech
Winterset
Creston
Dowling
Albia Bloomfield
Centerville
Lincoln
Pella
South Central Iowa
Ch Ton
Obituary of Mrs. Margaret Vander Pol
Margaret Jansma born March 15 1879 in Pella Iowa died November 8 1962 in Des Moines aged 78 years 8 months 19 days. She married Arch Person later Jacob Vander Pol, mother of Dale James Lester Leta Anne and a infant daughter. Survived by Dale Lester Des Moines area daughter Mrs Clarence Vander Linden six grandchildren sister Ann Bruinekool of Detroit. Funeral November 5 at Van Dyk Funeral Home Rev Haverkamp officiating interment Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jansma
Jan Jansma
Aukje Kiersma
Pella
Iowa
Des Moines
Arch Person
Dale James
Jacob Vander Pol
Lester
Leta
Anne
Dale
Clarence Vander Linden
Ann
Connie Bruinekool
Detroit
Michiga
James
John
van der Pol
van Dyke
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemetery
Family thanks for sympathy after mother's passing
The Vander Pol family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for kindness before and after the death of Mrs. Margaret Vander Pol. They acknowledge sympathy condolences and flowers sent as tokens of regard from the community and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Vander Pol
Arie Steenhoek Dies in Prairie City at 85
Arie Steenhoek aged 85 died at his son Dick Steenhoek’s home in Newton in the early morning of Tuesday November 4. He had lived for years in Prairie City. Funeral services were held Thursday November 6 at 2 PM at the First Christian Reformed Church in Prairie City with burial in Wave land Cemetery. A fuller obituary appears in the Chronicle on November 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie Steenhoek
Dick Steenhoek
Newton
Prairie City
First Christian Reformed Church of
Waveland
Steenhoek
Burglars Hit Alta Creamery Safe for $74
Burglars blew a safe at the Alta cooperative creamery taking 74 dollars. They passed over 80 dollars left in an office desk, leaving the office largely undisturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta
Alta Cooperative Creamery
Webster School Building Dedication Thursday Night
Miss Jessi Parker State Superintendent will attend the dedication of the Webster grade school building on Thursday evening November 13 as part of American Education Week. Des Moines architectural firm Smith and Voorhees designed the building and will be represented by a firm spokesperson. After the ceremony Webster teachers will host visitors in their classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessi Parker
Webster
Miss Parker
Towa
State Board of Education
Smith and Voorhees
Des Moines
Crop Solicitations Continue Relief Distribution Overseas
The CROP drive accepts food for overseas relief through designated agencies such as Mennonite Central Committee American Friends Service Committee and Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. Distribution is based on need without regard to race or creed and foods may be processed or redirected to higher-need items. The friendship program has operated five years sending nearly 15 million dollars in foods abroad to combat starvation and foster peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Central Committee
American Friends Service Committee
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tennia
First Reformed Church
Second Reformed Church
Church OF the Open Bible
John Green
Jeremiah
Weeping Prophet
Third Reformed Church
Russell J. Redeker
the Compassion of Jesus
C. E. Ruth Bakker
C. E. Verland van Rheenen
Young People’s C
Lincoln Railsplitters
Little Dutch
Lincoln High Field
Tom Gale
Carmichael
Gale
Bilxer
Hoffa
Frazier
Railsplitters
Hiemstra
Bergman
Ballenger
Alley
Hineota Pella
Quartersella
Carmichael, Ale
Gal Bixler
Borgman Ballenger
Axminster
Fine
Wilton
Alexander-Smith
BOAT
S&h
New Webster School
Crop Solicitors
Vember
Ra UA
Guy
Malle
Weg
Reste
Pree Ane
Roxey
Bordo
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