Parsons College Inauguration Sees Clergy Delegates From Many Colleges
Central College President G T Vander Lugt will attend the inauguration of Dr Millard G Roberts as Parsons College president in Fairfield Iowa on Saturday October 29 with delegates from over a hundred colleges and universities including Hope College president Dr I J Lubbers. Two symposia on Christianity in Private Liberal Arts College and Business and the Private Liberal Arts College will be held. Parsons is Presbyterian. Nearby hospital entries note several locals admitted and later discharged including John Buitenwerf Marion S Van Dusseldorp John Battistello and Mrs Carrie Renaud. Other notes cover home moves property purchases church staffing and consistory nominations at Second Christian Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Vander Lugt
Central College
Millard G. Roberts
Parsons College
Fairfield
Iowa
I. J. Lubbers
Hope College
Holland
Michigan
John Buitenwerf
Mercy
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Ed van Toorn
van Toorn
A. A. Bill
Forest Lake
Minn
N. L. Annis
Eric
Davenport
Annis
John van Gorp
Peoria
Madison Avenue
de Jong
Washington Street
Avery Wetzig
Pella
R.R. 2
Colorado
Charles W. Burton
Leighton
Wetzig
Jacob Vander Molen
Ray van Hemert
Wetzigs
Ray Hoksbergen
West Second Street
East Second Street
Second Christian Reformed Church
G. de Boer
L. van Haaften
Andrew Huyser
W. K. Scholten
J. de Vries
Walter van Wyngarden
Connie Hoksbergen
Bernard Vander Molen
Paul Nieuwsma
Wm Schultze
Bed with Character Sought for Junior Play in Pella
City wide search in Pella for a bed to play a pivotal role in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay the Junior class play on November 11 and 12 Four free tickets will be awarded to the owner of the distinctive bed Not new or modern beds preferred to have character or secrets Call Pella High School to arrange an audition contact Bob Omick with your details.
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Pella
Pella High School
Bob Omick
Cub Scouts Begin New Year With Halloween Pack Meeting
The local Cub Scout troop reorganized for the coming year starting with a Legion Hall pack meeting and Halloween party. Judges chose prize winners for best costume with awards to Paul Vander Voort Fred mershuizen Tim Caldwell Dennis Jelsma and Danny Du Pree. New officers appointed include Ed Du Pree cubmaster Martin Nelson assistant cubmaster Dutch Weirather committee chairman and Ruth Weirather.
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Legion Hall
Paul Vander Voort
Fred Mershuizen
Tim Caldwell
Dennis Jelsma
Danny du Pree
Larry Groot
Dean Slaverkamp
Ed du Pree
Martin Nelson
Weirather
Ruth Weirather
Wedding Pictures Demonstration Wins National Award for Sybenga
John Sybenga, an Oskaloosa photographer, received the first Award of Merit in the United States for a local demonstration on wedding photography before a Professional Photographers group in St. Louis. The honor, presented by Joe Brown, noted a surprise recognition and national magazine coverage. Sybenga has long been active in Iowa photography circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sybenga
Oskaloosa
United States
St. Louis
Joe Brown
Greater
National Board
Sybenga
Pella
Central College
Professional Photographers of Iowa Association
Valley High Faces Little Dutch In Final Game
Valley High of West Des Moines meets the Little Dutch at Kuyper Stadium at 7 30 p m in the last football game of the season. Pella trails Valley in the South Central Conference with 7 0 0 and 21 13 records while Valley stands at 1 4 1 and 1 0 0. Key players have been out with injuries and seven Pella seniors play their final game: Max Van Rees Bob Boyert Gene De Heer Don Rouwenhorst Larry Fisk Lee Van Gorp and Doug Heerema.
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Valley High
West Des Moines
Kuyper Stadium
Pella
Valley
Albia
Centerville
Chariton
Indianola
Winterset
Knoxville
Sigourney
Dirk van Gorp
Ron Bogaards
Jim Duffus
Max van Rees
Bob Boyert
Gene de Heer
Don Rouwenhorst
Larry Fisk
Lee van Gorp
Doug Heerema
Arden Johnston
Don Moreead
Bob Carle
Morehead
Albers
Carle
Dwaine Krentz
Ellis
Boelkens
Public Schools to Observe American Education Week
American Education Week will be observed in public schools from November 6 to 12. The schedule includes visits by prospective teachers, panel discussions at Central College, town conference meetings in Knoxville, adult classes, and school open houses. Veterans Day closes the week with no school and a junior class play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citrul College
Pella
Central College
South Central Town Conference
Knoxville
Lincoln
Webster Building
Local Board Names Members and New Den Mothers
The board members are Darwin Squibb, Don Douw stra, John Ver Meer and Kay Brom. The new den mothers are Mrs. Martin Nelson, Mrs. Ray Brom, Mrs. Darwin Squibb, Mrs. Clar ence Caldwell, and Mrs. Ed Du Pree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin Squibb
Don Douwstra
John Ver Meer
Kay Brom
Den
Martin Nelson
Ray Brom
Clarence Caldwell
Ed du Pree
Births in Oskaloosa Area Hospitals This Week
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Van Hemert of Taintor welcomed a daughter on October 21 at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Van Wyke of Pella had a daughter on October 23 at Mahaska Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Beekhuizen of Leighton also welcomed a daughter on October 23 at Mahaska Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Van Zante of Route 3 Pella reported a baby girl born October 25 at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond van Hemert
Taintor
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Gilbert Beekhuizen
Leighton
Mahaska Hospital
Earl van Zante
Route 3
Pella
Central caps comeback for Bell with Daggy TD grab
Central's 13 12 comeback win over Dubuque featured Don Morehead as playmaker with a 37 yard run and a 35 yard Daggy reception for the decisive score. The homecoming thriller showcased a steadier offense as Arden Johnston and a retooled backfield boosted a 16 first downs and 1205 rushing yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cen
du Aeegs
Central
Boelkens
Dai Tell Albers
Albers
Plun
Dagey
Bob Carle
Nummerdor
Morehead
Dubuque
Merritt
Fritz Hayes
Armon Johansen
Pillard
Rathje
Jicks
Central Homecoming Celebrates with Floats and Victory Bell
Freshmen won first prize for a skunk em float while sophomores showed Dumbo on second prize, and a third float featured three ducks masking Dubuque players. Central defeated Dubuque to claim the victory bell as 250 alumni gathered in the Student Union. Alpha Psi Omega staged The Caine Mutiny Court Martial and a Vesper service closed Homecoming at Douwstra Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumbo
Dubuque
Pi Kappa Omicron
Alpha Psi Omega
Douwstra Chapel
Soldier Address for Pfc Darrell D Van Wyk
Pfc Darrell D Van Wyk 55492324 of U S 55492324 E Btry 282 FA Bn APO 36 New York NY birthday listed as November 1.
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Pfc
Darrell D. van Wyk
U.S
APO
New York
Darrell
Simpson College to Dedicate Pfeiffer Hall and Dormitory
Simpson College in Indianola Ia will dedicate Pfeiffer Hall and the new Men’s Dormitory during Homecoming activities on Saturday October 29 1955. The 11 am ceremony in Pfeiffer Hall Great Hall features Garfield D Merner trustee of the Annie Merner Pfeiffer Foundation. The weekend includes a Varsity Show at 730 pm Friday a Homecoming parade Saturday morning open houses a football game with Central of Pella and a Saturday dance in Pfeiffer Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
Simpson College
Pfeiffer Hall
Garfield D. Merner
San Francisco
Calif
Annie Merner_ Pfeiffer Foundation
Parish Hall
Simpson
Central
Pella
Pella Christian H S Seniors to Seek National Merit Scholarships
Two seniors at Pella Christian High School will compete in the National Merit Scholarship Program. About 200 four year college scholarships may cover full tuition and living expenses. Screening Test set for October 26, 1955, at the school. Named applicants are Carroll De Kock Junella Ver Meer. The program is run by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation with grants totaling 20.5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Christian High School
J. Brouwer
Carroll de Kock
Junella
Ver Meer
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Merit Scholarship Program Expands College Support
The Merit Scholars will be announced to colleges and scholarship agencies as students of unusual ability. Participating colleges receive scholarships up to $3,000 to educate Merit Scholars, aiding undergraduate colleges. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation offers its facilities and services free to sponsors and adheres to its standards. Scholarships will bear the sponsor’s name.
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National Merit Scholarship Corporation
National Guard Open House Invites Oskaloosa Boys
The 113th AAA Company of Oskaloosa invites boys aged 16 to 18 to an open house at the Armory on Monday evening October 31 starting at 8 00. The event explains a congressionally approved plan allowing six months active duty followed by reserve training at home with the National Guard and a free lunch will be served. Fathers and eligible youths are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Congress
113Th Aaa Company
Oskaloosa
Christian High School Auxiliary to Sponsor Luther Film
The Christian High School Auxiliary will sponsor the film Martin Luther at the high school. Free will offering will be taken. Watch for details later. Everyone welcome.
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The
Christian High School Auxiliary
Martin Luther
Church Notes Corner Liberty and West Second
Dr P De Jong pastor leads morning worship at 9 30 a m on the Lord s Day with a sermon Keeping the Lord s Day Holy Sunday school young people society and adult Bible class follow. Evening worship at 7 30 p m features the Open Door Which None Can Lose and a Sunday message on Joseph in Prison.
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Liberty and
West Second
P. ¥. de Jong
Sundi
Young People’s Society
Joseph
Evening church schedule with guest speaker expected
On Friday at 7 45 p m prayer and Bible study. Sunday services include 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m supper and 7 30 p m gospel service. A speaker from Des Moines is expected. Come and bring your friends.
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Des Moines
Washington Street Church Service Schedule
836 Washington St. Gye Coller, Pastor. Sunday services include 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages and 11:00 a.m. morning worship. Evening youth services at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer and praise on Wednesday at 7:45 p.m.
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Washington St
Gye Coller
Overcomer
Pro Christ Church Service Times and Sunday School Schedule
Thomas Boslooper, minister at Second Reformed Church, preaches each Lord's Day morning at 9 45 and evening at 7 30. Topics include The Pros of Protestantism and The Life and Thought of Albert Schweitzer. Sunday School meets every Sunday at 2 00 8, with Junior and Senior C E at 6 30.
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Thomas Boslooper
Second Reformed Church
Ihm
Pro's of Protestanta P
Albert Schweitzer
C. E
Senor” Cc. E
Trinity Reform Church Sunday Schedule and Events
Trinity Reform Church Douwstra Chapel presents 9 30 a m morning service The Comforter 11 00 a m Sunday School 6 30 p m Jr C E led by Sharon Van Maaren 6 30 p m Intermediate C E speaker Mrs D Roorda 6 30 p m Sr Bennink guest speaker 7 3 the Sunday evening Rev A service Salvation Trinity extends cordial welcome Family Night Wednesday 7 30 p m in New Central
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douwstra
Wm. C. de Jong
Reformed Home Mission Broadcast Promoted on Radio
Rev. G. Lubbers promotes the Reformed Witness Hour broadcast heard Sundays from 7:00 to 7:30 A M on KBOE Oskaloosa. The program features a distinctively Reformed message and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lubbers
Reformed Witness
KBOE
Oskaloosa
Monthly gospel service at Amsterdam school house
Rev. H. L. Van Dellen preaches at the Amsterdam school house two miles southwest of Pella every second and last Tuesday of each month at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam School House
Pella
H. L. van Dellen
P.m
First Reformed Church Services and Programs
The First Reformed Church at 608 Broadway announces Sunday School and morning worship on the Protestant Reformation, a Marvelous Work of God, at 9:30 a.m. Evening worship follows with A Cake Not Turned. Rev. A Haverkamp will deliver messages at both services. Junior and senior Christian Endeavor and Wednesday fellowship at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
A. Haverkamp
D.D
Pam Christian Fellowship
First Baptist Church announces Reformations and youth programs
First Baptist Church at 711 Independence Street announces Reformation Sunday 9:30 am with Sunday school for all ages and a 10:45 am worship service featuring a sermon on The Protestant Reform and Individual Response. An evening service at 6:30 pm with Baptist Youth Fellowship for juniors and seniors, a 7:30 pm worship service with a Star Gazing sermon. Church Family Night is Wednesdays at 6:00 pm with a School of Missions starting November 2. A cordial welcome awaits.
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Independence Street
Everett G. Ward
School of Missions
First Baptist Church
Reformed Church Radio Broadcast Schedule
Third Reformed Church lists services and programs with minister Russell J. Redeker. Radio broadcasts may be heard Sunday on KBOE at 8:00 a.m KNWS at 12:30 p.m and KXEL at 9:30 p.m. East will speak on The Bible Whole and Alone. Family Night set for Wednesday at 7:30.
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Russell J. Redeker
Pam
Jr. C
Jr. Hi
Catholic Church Mass Schedules Sunday at 9
Mass is held every Sunday morning at 9 o'clock at the Catholic Church. The brief notice lists the regular weekly service time for parishioners and newcomers.
Correction on Third Ward alderman vote results
In Thy Chronicle of October 20 the October 17 alderman race for the third Ward misreported results. R J Heeren received 55 votes and Robert C Van Vark 44 votes. The error was unintentional and corrected in justice to Mr Van Vark.
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Thy Chronicle
Robert C. van Vark
Third Ward
Mr. van Vark
R. J. Heeren
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John Sybeny
Little Dutch
van Hemert
Beekhuizen
Don Morehead
Crisp
Dale Daggy
Daggy
Central Homecoming
Tourraine
BALL
S. A. Kooyman
Led .c
Pella Christian H. S
National Guard of
H. S
Rexall
Vander Lindens
Rexall Drug
First Christian Reformed Church
Church OF the Open Bible
Trinity Reformed Church
PROT
Reformed Home Mission
Amsterdam
First Reformed Church
Lees
Third Reformed Church
Buckle
Black Cat Daze
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