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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1950

Page

2

Open Bible Church Notes Des Moines Mission Service Schedule

Church braces Sunday 9:45 AM Sunday School with We Need You goal drive 11:00 AM Morning Worship Missionary Sunday Overcomer's Hour 7:30 PM Evangelistic Service Midweek Training Wednesday 7:30 PM Thanksgiving Week services led by Hilly Slipp Borst minister ALM Bible-school Tour Topic Christian Worship giving thanks led by Jackson Van Rock 6:30 PM Junior Senior College group music Moments of Music by Carelton Willis broadcast on KDBS Central College. All welcome. Temple Church Ame over ME Reform Waterloo Iowa radio broadcast Rev Harland Steele message Salvation Is Real

C. C. Anderson Overcomer Ial Unday Borst Jaxer van Rock Robert Block Central College Carelton Willis

Local hospital notices list injuries and recoveries in December era

A long stream of brief items reports residents like Gerrit Van Heukelem and W. T. Van Zante leaving Mahaska and Muhaska hospitals after treatment. Several others enter Mercy or Mahaska for surgery or observation. Names include Mrs. Gerald Ver Steegh Leighton. Jacoba Huizenga. Wilbur J. Boot promoted to Cadet Sergeant. Jasper County soldiers inducted. a corn picker accident injures Russell Van Arkel. multiple births and hospital discharges noted.

Town State College Ames Wilbur J. Boot Clarence Boot Suily Wilbur Oskaloosa Russell van Arkel Leighton Route 1 Mahaska Mark Eugene Gerrit van Zemeren Mercy Hospital James Vanden Gever Otley Mahaska Hospital van Wyk Sully Mercy Ray Bennink Tainter Gretta Kay Mocs Jane Bos The Home For the Aged A. A. van Zee

Planned wiring for a modern all electric workroom

Naomi Stank, home management specialist at Town State College, explains how a planned wiring system from the start can save future rewiring costs. The diagram shows a model all electric laundry with specialized outlets and heavy-duty circuits for washer, dryer, water heater, and other devices, plus a kitchen appliance link and a defined work sequence for sorting, washing, drying, and ironing areas.

Naomi Stank Town State College Shank

Birthdays and visits at the Home for the Aged

The Home for the Aged records November birthday remembrances for Mrs Douwstra Miss Josie Meyer and Mrs Maggie Aggink aged 73 70 and 70 with visitors from Oskaloosa Des Moines Otley Prairie City Sully Mitchellville and other nearby towns calling on residents and their families during early November.

Josie Meyer Maggie Aggink Warren van Wyk Otley Gerrit van Wyk Prairie City Elvin van Wyk Mitchellville

Morning and Evening Worship Services Schedule

Morning worship at 10 45 am with In Christ Jesus All Things Work Together for Good Evening Praise at 7 20 pm Our Christian Faith Our Lord Junior Christian Endeavor at 2 00 pm Intermediate and Senior Endeavor at 6 20 pm Weekly Thursday Thanksgiving Day Services led by Ian

Christ Jesus Our Christian Our Lord Chris Endeavor Christian Endeavor Ian

Thanksgiving Week Church Activities and Services

Foward H Tanis leads Sunday School at 10 45 AM with Open Doors 30 Candlesticks and Olive r 0 Junior C E 30 Intermediate C E 5 30 Senior College C E 30 Thursday Nov 28 10 00 Thanksgiving Day service Tre Clifford F Perron minister 9 30 Church School 10 45 Morning Worship Pastor subject The Only Performance Evening Service Special music Message Thanks giving Time Wednesday 7 30 Mid week Service of Prayer and Bible Study service observes Thanksgiving season 8 20 Choir Rehearsal

Foward H. Tanis Oliver C. E Tre Clifford F. Perron Choi Youth Fellowshi

Protestant Reformed Church Service Schedule Update

M Gritter leads 4 30 Holl dienst with Pred 1 10 and van Tet rview Lord's Day S nowing Our Protestant. Ref Hour set each Wednesday at 8 80 A M and 3 00 PM over Boone station.

M. Gritter Boone Station

First Christian Reformed Church Service Details

Rev Simon Vroon pastors the First Christian Reformed Church with morning worship led by Rev Me Haizenga and evening service by Rev Poo. Sunday School and Young People meet at 11. song service and God Hour planned. Dial KEIB 1280 for schedule. KLOA 940 for elders.

Simon Vroon Hivine Me Haizenga Tsu Kloa Keib

Otley Christian Reform Church Morning Worship

Morning worship at Otley Christian Reform Church announced with a 220 a.a. start note and a family vesper hour. The poster lists KWEM 1150 and KFJQ 1260 plus KEIQ-FM 40.3 as media references, with Boone, Iowa, and a 4230 pan marker in the message.

KWEM Des KFJQ Keiq-Fm Boone Towa Pan

International Livestock Exposition Plans Highlight Chicago Farm Week

The 51st International Live Stock Exposition, running Nov 5 to Dec 2 at the International Amphitheatre, Chicago Stock Yards, will feature eight days of farm events. Highlights include junior feeding contests, grain and hay judging, grand champion steer selection, drafter and Quarter horse judging, show auctions, wool and cass show, National Sheep Shearing, and nightly horse show performances during Farm Week in Chicago with 1,400 National 4-H delegates expected. Estate-wide preparations boast overhead viewing, pen exhibits, and a grand, educational program to attract farm folk.

Chicago William E. Ogilvie Chicago Stock Yards United States Windy City

Weekend Horse Show Seats Available Early

Final Saturday advised to order now to secure seats for the horse show. Best seating options include Saturday night Sunday matinee and night Monday and Tuesday night performances.

Orde

Why Children Resist Control in the Best Homes

In homes, children resist many rules and questions arise about the sense in commands. Explaining reasons helps, but firm, calm guidance matters. Limit dos and don’ts to essential ones, speak humorously yet firmly, and teach a few rules at a time.

Towa Child Welfare Research Station

Winterset Tops S C Iowa Conference Loop

Winterset wins the South Central Town Conference title with five wins, no losses. Lincoln, Albia, Chariton, Indianola, Knoxville, and Valley follow, with Pella and Tech Des Moines at the bottom. Two Winterset players plus others earn honorable mention on the conference teams. first and second teams list multiple players from Winterset and nearby schools.

Winterset Pella High Tech Des Moines WLT Pet Lincoln Albia Chariton Indianola Knoxville Valley Pella George Ikuta Hank Vande Voort Mastey Albin Harvey Parker Lapham Gullion Baker Donahue Coulter Kiddoo Runnells Knoblock Northrup Clark Smith Nickelson Ryam Wilson Willette Conklin Formare Haun Beedle

Iowa Crop Report Notes November 1 1950 Corn Output

Iowa officials estimate 477 166 000 bushels of corn as of November 1 1950 down 19 percent from 1949 and 15 percent below the ten year average. Harvest is late due to cool weather but October warming aids drying. About 77 percent matured without frost with regional variation. frost damage minimal but some kernels shallow. Yield per acre estimated at 46.0 bushels.

Iowa Iowa Corn and Livestock Reporting Service

Worldwide Bible Reading program links verses across nations

Millions will read the same Bible verses from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Started by the American Bible Society during World War II, the program has grown. This year readings are chosen by poll under the theme The Bible A Light and Guide. Readers are urged to read regularly and carry a key verse daily for reference.

America American Bible Society

State soybean crop tops record with high yield

The report shows forecasts on October 1 and compares to a 149 yield of 49.0 bushels and a 10 year average of 51.6. The state's soybean crop is estimated at 39,996,000 bushels, a new record. Last year produced 28,778,000 bushels, with a 10 year average of 28,766,000. Yield per acre this year stands at 22 bushels, one bushel above October 1 forecast. the 1949 yield was also 22 bushels.

Els

Soybean harvest finishes early November in good condition

Report notes 19.6 bushels per acre yield and soybean quality rated generally good. Pasture condition on November 1 stood at 80 percent of normal and below average, with fall rainfall low enough to worsen pasture health.

Cards of Thanks for Corn Harvest Aid in Leighton Iowa

We thank all who helped pick and crib our corn after Mr Ustermarkt s recent illness. Gratitude to the Indies who supplied and prepared food for the men Mr and Mrs Clayton Ustermarkt Leighton Iowa.

Ustermarkt Indies Clayton Ustermarkt Leighton Iowa

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Gr Van Heukelom

A note of gratitude expresses sincere thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for cards letters visits and prayers while in Mercy Hospital and after returning home. The writer notes these kindnesses will be long remembered.

Mercy Tospital Gr, van Heukelom

Thanking Friends After Surgery at Home and Hospital

A note of gratitude from Mrs. Lawrence Blom thanking friends and relatives for cards and gifts and visits during recent surgery. Special thanks to Rev. Vroon for visits and prayers, deeds long remembered.

Rev. Vroon

Fire relief gratitude to community and responders

Peter G. Vos family expresses thanks to neighbors for support after a recent fire. Appreciation extended to the Sully Co-op Fire Department and the Fowler Telephone Company for their assistance.

Sully Co-op Fowler

Thanks to relatives neighbors and friends for support

We express sincere appreciation to relatives neighbors and friends for prayers for our recovery and gifts and kindness. Special thanks to Dr. Martin for medical care and to the nurse for assistance during illness. Mr and Mrs Fred Lam

Martin Fred Lam

Fireside Seconds Save Forests In Five Quick Steps

Five seconds or less can prevent a forest or grass fire as practical tips emphasize quick actions. A cigarette or burning match should be fully extinguished immediately to stop ignition. Local officials urge residents to stay vigilant and report unattended flames to curb wildfire risk.

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