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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1956

Page

9

Visitation Evangelism Campaign Processed by Reformation Rally

The Pella Home Visitation Evangelism effort will begin with a Reformation Rally at First Reformed Church on Wednesday October 31 at 7 p.m. Speakers include Di Fete bedreld¢ of ee Shsian God. Special music features the Central College A Cappella Choir directed by Laurence rooters, a brass ensemble led by Robert Rittenhouse, and the Pella Chorale under Me Harold Wortman. Singers include multiple named vocalists across piano, alto, tenor, and bass sections.

First Reformed Church Mm. Ae P.m Ir Eiders Central College Laurence Rooters Robert Rittenhouse Fella Chorale Harold Wortman Viola Hesrema Lois von Quinn Grace Lautenbach Olive Davis Hin Arvina Dahm Unisister Vander Zyl Ruth Vander Waal Joyce Kuyper Alva Mae Heerema Bernice Bruin Wilma Roorda Stella Rozendaal Ruth de Cook Carol Ver Steeg Verp Sedrel William Bosch Marlyn Klimstra

Women to Prepare Arts Mousetraps for College Play

Local women of artistic ability will decorate hand crafted mousetraps for Alpha Psi's exhibit at Central College Auditorium marking the UB college premiere of The Mousetrap. Contestants include Mrs. Andrew Klyn and many others as part of a community arts display alongside 26 traps by the 7th G Art Class taught by Mrs. Lundy.

Er. Sor UB College Central College Auditorium Vario Birdsall Alpha Psi Andrew Klyn Ralph Grandpan Earl Pohlman Larry Sieboldt Hettinga Lawrence Grooters Elmer Ir Meer Peter van Zante Marie Blech Dick van Zante Vera Sedrel Clarence Caldwell Wel School Lundy

Homecoming Theatre Displays The Mousetrap Signage

In the foyer of the theater each night of the homecoming showings Agatha Christie play The Mousetrap will be on display.

Agatha Christie

Tulip Time Color: 30000 Bulbs Planted by Historical Society

About 30000 tulip bulbs were delivered for Tulip Time plantings by the Historical Society. Nine thousand bulbs were planted in Tulip Town Park on North Main in a giant American flag bed. About five thousand bulbs remain to be planted on municipal grounds.

The Historical Society Tulip Town Park North Main Tomas Pas

Laymen to Lead Morning Worship at Second Reformed

Laymen will be in charge of the Sunday morning worship at the Second Reformed Church on October 21. The theme from John 8 32 Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. Speakers include Kenneth Vander Linden and Elmer Ver Meer with Paul Farrer Clarence Buerkens Tunis Klein and Laurence Grooters. Jean Kuyper to play organ.

Second Reformed Church John Ver Meer Kenneth Vander Linden Rexall Drug Store Elmer Ver Meer Paul Farrer Rosscreen Co Clarence Buerkens Pella Tunis Klein Laurence Grooters Jean Kuyper Roy Stults Anthony Tusseling Joseph Shults

Family Night at the Second Reformed Church Draws Crowds

Large turnouts attend two consecutive Wednesday evenings for supper and religious education. Bert Boat chairs the Education committee and Clarence Buerkens leads the program committee, announcing that the next Wednesday night, October 24, will feature adult section activities.

Second Reformed Church Bert Boat Clarence Buerkens

Seminary soirée outlines church classes and choir leadership

Dr. John A. Vander Waal will conclude his Gospel of John exposition at Sec ond Church where he serves as philosophy professor at Central College. Youth choir is led by Oliver Nordstrom and Harlan Wesselink. Preschool to senior high classes are taught by a team including Mrs. Ble Thomassen Andewee Rysdam Kuyk Nollen Ulrich Klein Power Fayer, Mrs. Wing Boslooper Tysseling Mills, and Clarence Buerkens. Harriet Prins oversees lower grades. supper is planned by Mrs. Allyn.

John A. Vander Waal John Vander Waal Second Church Central College Oliver Nordstrom Harlan Wesselink C. Ble J. Thomassen L. Andewee Patricia Rysdam M Kuyk E. Nollen R. Ulrich R. Klein R. Power P. Faryer William Wing Thomas Boslooper R. Tysseling L. Mills Clarence Buerkens Harriet Prins Allyn

Central Stifles Upper Iowa 15 6 in Fayette Homecoming Bid

Central Humbled Upper Iowa 15 to 6 at Fayette Saturday as a stout Dutchmen defense limited Upper Iowa after a first quarter touchdown. Key plays included a Gary Darland punt block, LaVern Boelkens and Don Mot head scoring drives, and a punt return by Darrell Albers. Central meets Buena Vista Friday in Dubuque, with Boelkens and Albers among standouts and no injuries reported.

Central Upper Iowa Fayette Terry Stevens Milt Mohs Cap Gary Darland Upper Iowa LaVern Boelkens Don Mothead Darrell Albers Boelkens Bob Johnson Albers Ks Upper Town Buena Vista Beavers Dubuque Jerry Ibach Beaver Sterling Te Baque

Jubilee Trade Event Reorganizes Des Moines Church Pastor Moves

The Rev. Cye Coller of Church of the Open Bible in Pella accepts a call to pastor The Open Bible Temple in Urbandes Moines. Rev. Wilbur Cornman, former Urbandale pastor, becomes business manager for the Clofton Erickson Evangelistic Party. Cornman led his church for 17 years. October 21 marks Coller's final Sunday in Pella as the church seeks a new pastor.

Cye Coller Church of the Open Bible Pella Open Bible Temple Urbandes Moines Urbandale Church Wilbur Cornman Clofton Erickson Evangelistic Party Rev Cornman Coller

Cubs Hold Pack Meeting at Legion Hall

The first Cub Pack meeting of the season drew 63 Cubs and their parents to the Legion Hall on Monday night October 16. Awards were presented in an impressive ceremony. The photo shows the group with their parents using last names Klein Gordon Dingemarty Blecha Vander Meulen Van Vai Evers We Twillinger Hagens Geurts De Jong.

Pella Louie Grove Reamer Everett de Jong Weet Second Street J. E. Cor Peter van Pella Cathy Jo Cade Dosa Sadler the Legion Hall Righ Klein Gordon Dingemarty Blecha David Vander Meulen Greg van Vai Stanley Evers Steven We David Twillinger Jackie Hagens D. Geurts Mark de Jong

Student Officers Named Aid Public School Bus Drivers

Public school bus routes now have student officers to assist drivers with seating, reports, safety, and loading. Officers include Otley route with Floris Geurts as president and Louis Schuring on Keeighton route as driver president, followed by various routes and named student leaders across districts.

Aid Otley Floris Geurts Carroll Rempe Duane de Vries Lorraine Poortinga Treas Mary Poortinga Maxine Slykhus Darlene Monster Carryall James Roorda Wheatgrow Paul Meppelink Larry’ Bogaards Norma de Brui Glen van Roekel Peoria Bob van Zee Karen Ver Meer Aleatha van Rheenen Alda Pipple Sully Pete Heerema Alice "Ter Louw Verlan van Rheenen Howard Vander Pol

Laymen's Sunday Observed At Pella Baptist Church

First Baptist Church in Pella will observe Laymen's Sunday on October 21 as part of a nationwide designation by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in America. The 10 45 a m service will be in charge.

First Baptist Church Pella National Council of the Churches of Christ In America

First Bay Church Service Details at Central College

The service will include Rev. Everett G Ward chairing with his family. Dick Van Zante co chairs the Board of Deacons presiding. Morning prayer by Paul Ter Louw. Three part sermon by Robert Omick Ray De Haan and Cecil Vii on What My Church Means to Me What My Denomination Means to Me and What Christ Means to Me. The church welcomes all worship at Douwstra Chapel during new Baptist church construction.

Everett G. Ward Dick van Zante Paul Ter Louw Robert Omick Ray de Haan Christ Cecil Vii First Bay Church Douwstra Central College New Baptist Church

Herb Plambeck slides on life in Russia at church event

Herbert Plambeck, recent Russia traveler, presents slides on religious life in the Soviet Union at the Third Reformed Church on Tuesday October 28 at 7 30 p m A few more pictures on life in Russia follow Special numbers and an hour of fellowship with refreshments afterwards Sponsored by the Senior Christian Endeavor of the Third Reformed Church Everyone is invited

Herbert Plambeck Russia Soviet Union Third Reformed Church

Pella Station Weather Bureau Reading Details

Data from Pella Station of the U S Weather Bureau lists total .84 inches with E C Beaning noted as observer.

Pella Station U. S. Weather Bureau E. C. Beaning

Fined $100 For Failing To Brand Sheep Destined For Market

Park Bingley stood before Judge George H Sackett on October 8 1956 and pleaded guilty to failing to brand sheep for market. Judge Sackett imposed a $100 fine plus court costs. In Marion County District Court at Knoxville H V Bradley sues Husted Brothers for damages over a lease breach on coal land near Knoxville Iowa. Trial expected around October 19. On October 14 Emerson Bolton of Hamilton was arrested in Knoxville for OMVI. Bolton pleaded not guilty before Justice C A Bruce and posted a $500 appearance bond.

Park Bingley George H. Sackett Sackett Bradley Vs Husted Brothers Marion County District Court Knoxville H. V. Bradley

Pella High to Play at Knoxville Friday Evening

Pella High football travels to Knoxville aiming for a fifth win as they face the Panthers in a conference clash. Knoxville, tied for third, relies on speed and a top passer, Graham Fes, in a Split-T offense.

Pella High Knoxville Panthers Bloomfield Idianola Albia Centerville Charlton Winterset Graham Fes

Hymn Sing at First C R Church Sunday Evening

The First Christian Reformed Church hosts a hymn sing Sunday evening at 9:00 led by Floyd Kleinhuizen music teacher at Christian High School. Sponsored by the church’s Young People's Society, the event offers an hour of singing with special musical numbers and game time.

First Christian Reformed Church Young People’s Society Floyd Kleinhuizen Christian High School

UNICEF Halloween fund drive planned by Pella AAUW

Local AAUW unit plans a Trick or Treat for UNICEF event in Pella involving Lincoln Webster and Christian elementary students, teachers, and parents. The goal is 500 dollars, continuing a 1950s tradition where children collect nickels dimes and quarters to aid UNICEF programs for health care and nourishment for children worldwide.

Unicef American Association of University Women Pella Lincoln, Webster and Christian Schools AAUW Goodwill United Nations Children’s Fund United Nations General Assembly

Blocked Punt and Safety Give Little Dutch Win over Chariton

Little Dutch edged Chariton 8 7 as a blocked Charlton punt set up a safety with 55 seconds left. Coach Stan Borgman’s team claimed sole second place in the South Central Conference after a thriller on their home field.

Tom Best Stan Borgman de Dutch Chariton Charlton

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