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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1955

Page

2

Local News Highlights From Boone and Surroundings

Local residents visit Boone Iowa for Sunday church with Open Bible Church pastor Reverend Anderson and family. Visiting Andersons include Wallace Anderson of Minneapolis. University notes dental alumni conference with Doctors James and George Lankelma attending Iowa City events and Purdue game. William Bogard breaks arm during carpentry, treated in Des Moines. Madison Addition street project on North Main with De Jong Construction building two and three bedroom homes. Mrs Van Herb of Grand Rapids visiting with Lloyd Kleinhuizen family as Dawn the collie visits Pella Christian School. Mr and Mrs Orville Kisor announce birth of son at Mercy Oskaloosa on October 11. Mrs Myron Van Wyk of Otley undergoes major surgery at Mahaska Hospital.

Henry van Rees Johanna Bogaards Sarah Alvin Davis Henry Naaktgeboren Boone, Iowa C. C. Anderson Open Bible Church Anderson Andersons Wallace Anderson Minneapolis Minnesota University of Iowa James George Lankelma Iowa U.purdue Madison North Main Street Madison Addition de Jong van Herb Grand Rapids Lloyd Kleinhuizen Dawn Pella Christian Grade School Vivian Kleinhuizen Orville Kisor Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa

Field Clinic for Children Stated at Oskaloosa

A field clinic for chronically ill or crippled children will be held October 20 at the Cent Methodist Church in Oskaloosa serving Jasper Poweshiek Marion Mahaska Keokuk Monroe and Wapello counties. Physicians from the State Services for Crippled Children based at the University of Iowa will provide diagnostics and services including pediatrics orthopedics speech and hearing psychology physical therapy and labs at no charge with referrals required for each patient who must be under 21. Last year over 2 500 children were referred by 727 Iowa doctors.

Iowa City Iowa State Services For Crippled Children SSCC Oskaloosa Jasper Poweshiek Marion Mahaska Keokuk Monroe Wapello Cen- Methodist Church State University of Iowa Sui’s College of Medicine George R. Barnes SUI Focal

Woman lodge marks 100th anniversary

A local women’s lodge recently observed its centennial anniversary, highlighting a century of community service, fellowship, and charitable activities among members and supporters.

Wome Lodge

Births Report From A Local Area

Vos Melvin H Vos and wife Sully welcomed a daughter born October 5 at Mercy Hospital Hays. William Huyser and wife from Falmouth Michigan celebrated a son born October 8. C J Hawelka and wife Miami Springs Florida welcomed a daughter named Karin Joyce born October 3. Dan C Dingeman serves as maternal grandparent. Vande Voort George and wife Pella welcomed a son born October 10 at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa. Ernest De Jong and wife West Washington Street welcomed a baby girl at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa October (date). Richard Vos and wife Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa welcomed a baby on October 11.

Vos Melvin H. Vos Sully Mercy Hospital Hays William Huyser Falmouth Michigan C. J. Hawelka Miami Springs Florida Karin Joyce Dan C. Dingeman Ernest de Jong West Washington Street Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa

First Reformed Church Sunday Schedule and Topics

The program lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday School on The Baptism of Jesus, 11:00 a.m. morning worship with The Sight of Self and a Sermon by Rev. Frederick Bosch, 6:30 p.m. youth sessions, 7:30 p.m. evening service featuring God and You by Prof. Herbert G. Mentink. Music by the Ebenezer Reformed Church choir of Leighton. Cordial welcome to all.

Jesus Frederick Bosch Herbert G. Mentink Ebenezer Reformed Church of Leighton

Church Notes Thomas Boslooper Minister Services at Second Re formed Church

Services at the Second Reformed Church are held each Lord's Day morning at 9 45 a m and evening at 7 30 p m with sermons on Christ the Ruler of All Nature and How to Benefit from the Prophets Sunday School meets Sundays at 11 05 a m Junior C E at 2 00 p m and Intermediate and Senior C B at 6 30 p m

Thomas Boslooper Second Reformed Church Christ

First Baptist Church Service and Activities Schedule

First Baptist Church at 711 Independence Street Everett G. Ward ministers a Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 45 The Foundations of Life sermon series High and junior youth groups meet at 6 30 B Y F groups and evening worship at 7 30 with the sermon Facing Life s Decisions A family night supper is planned for Wednesday October 19 followed by a quarterly business meeting at 7 15 A cordial welcome awaits readers

Independence Street Everett G. Ward First Baptist Church

Salvation Army Canvass Set for Marion County October

The Salvation Army will launch its annual letter canvass in October to raise funds for local health and welfare needs across Marion County. Local chairmen oversee communities including Dallas, Clarence R. Stuart, Melcher, Mrs. John Kirt ley, Columbia, Mrs. Curtis A. Hall, Bussey, G. C. Bolton, Tracy, Tracy Douglas, Harvey, Alice Oarlan, Pella, Mrs. Marion Van Gorp, with E. Raymond Mick in Knoxville replacing Adolph L. Larson.

Salvation Army Marion County Dallas Clarence R. Stuart Melcher John Kirtley Columbia Curtis A. Hall Bussey G. C. Bolton Tracy Tracy Douglas Harvey Alice ‘Laren Pella Marion van Gorp Knoxville E. Raymond Mick Adolph L. Larson Army of Peace

Des Moines Speaker to Address Local Bible Meeting

Thursday night prayer and Bible study and Sunday services listed with times for Sunday School 9 45 and Lord s Supper 10 45 plus Gospel service at 7 45 Speaker James White of Des Moines will headline on Tuesday night October 18 at 7 45 p m Dr Wm Allen from the Belgian Congo will present slides and speak A warm welcome is extended to all.

James White Des Moines Wm. Allen Belgian Congo

First Christian Reformed Church Services and Classes

Corner Liberty and West Second hosts morning worship led by Rev H Bossenbroek teacher at Pella Christian High School. At 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Bible classes study Joseph the Dreamer. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. on The Church's Daily Conflict With the World.

Liberty West Second H. Bossenbroek Pella Christian High School Joseph the Dreamer

Your Title to New Life Sunday Service Schedule

Russell J. Redeker ministers morning worship and Sunday School with baptism theme. Evening programs feature Jr Hi C E and Sr C B F. Broadcasts on KBOE KNWS and KXEL. Rev H Bast to speak on The Christian Life.

Russell J. Redeker Jesus Jr. C Jr. Hi C. E Sr.c. B Temple Trie KBOE KNWS KXEL Rev. H. Bast

Iowa Proclaims November 7 as Prospective Teacher Day

Governor Leo Hoegh designates November 7 as Prospective Teacher Day to spark high school students interest in education careers. The 4th annual observance aims to raise community awareness of teacher shortages. past events drew hundreds of students to 36 college campuses for tours, talks, and guidance. Dr Walter De Kock, Central College Pella education professor, helped organize Town Planning Committee efforts.

Towa Leo Hoegh Iowa Walter de Kock Central College Pella

Church of the Open Bible Service Schedule

Church of the Open Bible at 835 Washington Street lists Sunday services including 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. morning worship with missionary message, 6:15 p.m. youth prayer, 6:30 p.m. youth service, and 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service. Wednesday prayer and praise at 7:45 p.m. Pastors name Cye Caller.

Washington St. Cye Overcomer

Trinity Reform Church Douwstra Chapel Service Times

Trinity Reform Church Douwstra Chapel lists morning service at 9 30 with the sermon At the Right Hand of God. Sunday School at 11 and evening service at 6 30 on The Art of Hearing with leaders named for Jr C E Intermediate C E and Sr C E. A cordial welcome is extended.

Douwstra Wm. C. de Jong Trinity Church

Prot Reforming Broadcast Teaches Reformed Message

Rev G Lubbers, missionary, invites listeners to the Reformed Witness Hour each Sunday morning from 7 to 7 30 over radio KBOE Oskaloosa. The distinctly Reformed program features singing and a clear gospel message.

G. ‘Lubbers Reformed Witness KBOE Oskaloosa

Catholic Church Mass Schedule

A Catholic church offers Mass every Sunday morning at 9:00 o'clock. The notice highlights the weekly service time for parishioners and welcomes attendees.

Reverend H L Van Dellen News at Pella Area Church

A monthly preaching event is held at the Amsterdam school house two miles southwest of Pella. Services occur every second and last Tuesday at 7:80 p.m. Rev H L Van Dellen leads the gathering.

Amsterdam School House Pella

Farmers Advised To Send In Seed For Testing This Fall

Marion County seed growers are urged to send seed samples to the Iowa State College Seed Laboratory for testing before December 1 to ensure prompt results. Tests return in 10 to 14 days if sent early, aiding planting and selling decisions. Everson outlines sampling from bulk and bagged lots, and packing details for mail submissions to Ames Iowa.

Marion County Iowa State College Marion County Extension Dale Studt L. E. Everson Iowa State College Seed Laboratory Everson Knoxville Iowa

Des Moines Pastor To Lead Newton Youth Rally

Clyde G. Rowe a Des Moines pastor and former Youth for Christ International vice president will headline the Newton Youth for Christ Rally Saturday at 7 45 p m in the Salvation Army Citadel. Rowe a Bible Institute of Los Angeles graduate has held posts from auditor with the General Accounting Office in Washington to service in the Naval Air Transport Service and UFC International Headquarters in Chicago.

Des Moines Newton Clyde G. Rowe Des Moin Youth For Christ International Mid-Continent Newton Youth For Christ Salvation Army Citiel Mr. Rowe The Bible Institute of Los Angeles General Accounting Office Washington D. C Naval Air Transport Service UFC International Chicago

Our Men in Military Service 7th Div Korea Football Hero

Donald D. Hessing of Leighton Iowa serves with the 82nd Infantry Regiment Heavy Mortar Company in Korea. In his off duty hours he plays football for his unit while working as a fire direction control specialist. He entered the army in September 1954, completed basic at Camp Chaffee Arkansas, and arrived in Korea last March.

Korea Donald D. Hessing Andrew’ Hessin Leighton Iowa 82Nd Infantry Hessing Camp Chaffee Ark

Soldiers' Addresses in Military Listings

Addresses for soldiers listed include Darrell A. Deme and D.A.N. G.T.U. Cabaniss in Corpus Christi Texas Pvt. Cornie W. Den Hartog with service number 55491926 in U.S. 55491926, A Company 27181 Engineering Battalion Combat APO 731 Seattle Washington.

Darrell A. Deme E D.A.N. G.T.U. Cabaniss Corpus Christi, Tess Cornie W. den Hartog U.S A” Co Seattle Washington

Urge Hunters to Ask Farmer First

An Iowa hunting advisory urges hunters to seek permission before entering private land. A poll shows most farmers allow hunting but want courtesy and consent. It emphasizes the farmer controls access to game and hunting is a privilege, not a right.

Farmer Iowa

Fall Fishing in Iowa Boosts with Low, Clear Rivers

Fall fishing in Iowa reports very low, clear rivers aiding anglers statewide. Northern Iowa streams yield excellent smallmouth bass fishing in the Upper Iowa and other coldwater creeks, while central and northern rivers regularly produce walleyes. Mid October expectations include strong bass and pike activity in many lakes.

Iowa

Late Season Fishing Push Inspires Iowa Weekend

Local anglers in Iowa lake regions shift to late fall fishing as waters cool and quiet begin to whet fish appetites. Officials urge preparedness and emphasize safe, responsible angling during the dual purpose weekend.

Iowa

Iowa Farm Price Index Rises Through Mid-September

The index of prices received by Iowa farmers rose to 237 percent of the 1910-14 base by mid September, up from 231 in August. Gains in beef cattle and hogs boosted the index while calves and lambs fell. eggs and butterfat climbed, and crop prices slipped with corn soybeans flaxseed lower.

Towa Towa Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service

Iowan Magazine Highlights Central College Growth

The November issue of The Iowan features Central College in a five page article starting on page 16. It summarizes Central's history spanning over a hundred years and showcases its cooperative spirit, growth plans, current program, and future prospects.

Iowan’ Magazine Central College the Iowan Central Iowan

Pella Station Weather Bureau Report Highlights

Pella Station of the U S Weather Bureau records total .34 inches of precipitation with E C Bearing noted as observer.

Pella Station U. S. Weather Bureau E. C

Teaching Human Values Theme at Bi-County Institute

The Bi County Teacher's Institute at Knoxville High School focused on Teaching Human Values. About 800 teachers from Marion and Jasper Counties attended with 18 consultants from Iowa State Teachers College Drake University and Iowa University. Keynote by Dr. Glen Hawkes outlined values including honesty promptness accuracy making decisions fair play respect obedience affection and moral and spiritual values. Separate sessions for grades and high school teachers explored methods to weave values into regular curricula.

Knoxville High School Marion Jasper Iowa State Teachers College Drake Iowa University Valuss Stres Glen Hawkes Iowa Teachers College

Navy acts as rent collector for thousands of families

The Navy serves as a landlord collecting rent from more than 24,000 households, overseeing housing programs and payments across multiple bases. Officials highlight the program as essential to sustaining residential facilities and funding military housing needs.

The Navy

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William N. Bogard First Street Myron van Wyk of Otley Hawelka Vande Voort George Vande Voort First Reformed Church First Christian Reformed Church Third Reformed Church Ath Oak Grove Church OF the Open Bible Trinity Reformed Church Reformed Home Amsterdam Firestone Klyn Tire & Battery Serv PFC Donald Hessing O.K Two County Bernie Menning Howard Gosselink Wm. van Maanen Mary Buwalda Elbert van Maanen Lita Oy Bakker & Bus
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