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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1956
Page
10
The children express heartfelt gratitude to those who offered concern during the illness of Reverend H. L. Van Dellen and to all who were kind before and after his death. They gratefully acknowledge sympathy and flowers as tokens of respect.
Fragmentary text hints at a local civic or political brief with unclear names and dates. Readable fragments mention a plan or policy affecting population activity. No complete actions, dates, or places available to confirm specifics.
Closing out farm sales and community events listed for late November to December. Henry Van Roekel Monroe Nov 29 near Galesburg. Roy Van Haaften Otley Dec 6. Farmers Co op Exchange Pella Dec 11 annual meeting. Several sales near Pella 7 to 17 miles NW or NE with bake sale at Third Reformed Church Ladies Aid Dec 1.
A scatter of farm notices lists goods for sale and services from multiple names and towns. Items include 1942 Farmally goods, agricultural lime, re bred York shire tonite, electric egg washer guarantees, solid brass house numbers, buttermilk delivery, yearling black Poland China boar, DeKalb grain sorghum orders, Haggari forage sorghum, and a broad lineup of used implements and tractors from VOGELAAR and partners. Contact details and local phone numbers accompany most items.
Multiple rental ads cover 4 room apartments with private baths and utilities, hospital bed, modern office space above Van Nie waal Plumbing, sleeping room and bath, 3 rooms with private bath for adults, upstairs apartment, and a 160 acre to 400 acre farm leasing options with grain and stock shares.
Notices include a First Reformed Church bazaar in Knoxville on November 24 with soup and lunches at a former jewelry store, plus a district court will hearing in Marion County on Edeline De Jong's will for December 1966. It also lists redemption details for First Reformed Church of Pella bonds due 1973 and 1978 with exact serial numbers and amounts.
The Dorcas Society of the Third Reformed Church of Pella Iowa mourns Mis Susanna Franje who passed away November 9 1956 at age 70 years 9 months She was a loyal and faithful member May God comfort her loved ones in their sorrow signed Mrs G B Kolenbrander President Mrs Gertrude Vander Wal
The note lists multiple church services with morning sermons on salvation by faith and Christ saving his people, Sunday School topics, and evening pulpit exchanges. It mentions cooperation with Dr P Y De Jong and upcoming guest lectures plus family nights and radio broadcasts across stations KBOE KNWS KKEL.
George T. Pinches, preacher at 80 a.m. Bible school and class, leads a Lord's Supper and Gospel service. An Apparent Contradiction to Labor or Not to Labor What Shall We Do discusses work ethics. At 7 30 p m Tuesday he delivers Bible talk on Perfect Unity True Service and Triumphant Glory.
On Sunday November 26, Thomas Boslooper presides at 9:45 a.m. with "How Isaiah Made Ready for Jesus." A 10:55 a.m. Sunday School follows, then 2:00 p.m. Junior C. E. for 30 minutes, Intermediate and 6: High School groups. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. covers "What You Should Know About the Dead Sea Scrolls."
De Jong Minister Kreanka and East Third Streets host a morning service at 9 30 a m on The Preciousness of Jesus and Sunday School at 2 p m with The Prodigal Son Evening events include Jr C E with Mrs C H Vander Linden and James Vander Waal as guest speakers Intermediate C E, Sr C E with Prof J Graham, and an evening service at 7 30 p m titled The Shadow Side of Solomon Dr A Haverkamp will serve as guest minister Trinity Church extends a cordial welcome.
A church notice lists Sunday School at 9:30 and evening service at 7:30 with Arnold Punt as speaker. Prayer Band meets Thursday November 29 at 1 30 at the Herman Veerman home.
Morning activities include Sunday church school for all ages at 9 80 a m followed by worship with a sermon on The Mission of the Church in a Revolutionary World. Evening events feature Baptist Youth Fellowship for juniors and seniors at 6 30 p m and a 7 30 p m worship service with Mr Lee Dendurent of Shenandoah presenting colored pictures of the American Baptist Assembly in Green Lake Wisconsin A cordial welcome to all.
Rev G Lubbers missionary invites listeners to the Reformed Witness Hour each Sunday at 7 00 a m on KBOE Oskaloosa The program comes from the First Protestant Reformed Church Grand Rapids Michigan with singing and preaching broadcast every Sunday morning at 8 80 o clock
A guide on photographing children and pets for lively action shots. The author urges getting down to their level, using props, and shooting a series of images to capture moments of play and discovery.
Herman J. Ridder minister leads morning worship The Worship of God at 9 30 with Sunday School on The Prodigal Son At 6 30 p m Junior Intermediate and Senior choir gather Evening worship The Shrine of Peace at 8 00 Wednesday 7 30 p m annual congregational meeting Temple Time sermon The Prayer for Daily Bread Sunday November 25 KBOE 740 at 8 am Temple Time Rally Friday November 30 7 30 p m Rev Henry Bast D D Sermon and sacred concert by the Ensemble Everyone invited
The Rev Donald Bruggink who earned a PhD at the University of Edinburgh will fill the pulpit of the Third Reformed Church on Sunday November 25 while Pastor Russell J. Redeker attends the Reformed Church Laymen's Convention in Chicago. Bruggink, residing in Wisconsin, plans to enter active ministry soon. his wife is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerrit Van Roekel of this city.
Wires often go underground when new farm houses are built in Illinois corn belt areas. Type UF plastic cable approved for direct burial may reduce trenching costs despite higher unit price. Service rules limit use to load side of meter. A new kitchen with efficient layouts and modern refrigerators, including top and bottom freezer designs, is highlighted with features like ice water fountains and pantry-style doors.
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