Forbes Visit Weekend Plans Mention Centerville Trip
Mr and Mrs J E Forbes traveled to Centerville Iowa to spend the weekend with Mrs Forbes's mother Mrs J E Forbes. In town Wednesday were Wayne and Allen Lee Henry sons of Dr and Mrs Lee M Henry of Town Falls Iowa. Allen planned to enter Central College as a freshman. Wayne had completed two years in a nursing program at the University of Iowa and would continue there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Forbes
Centerville
Towa
Mr. Forbes
Wayne and
Allen Lee Henry
Lee M. Henry
Town Falls
Iowa
Allen
Central College
Wayne
University of Iowa
Many locals welcome guests and travelers in Pella area
Residents hosted relatives from Minneapolis and Des Moines while visitors from Cleveland and Ankeny joined local gatherings. Births were noted at Oskaloosa hospital and visits extended to Faribault Minnesota and Milwaukee Wisconsin. Purdue University announced August 16 commencement plans for two Iowa students among 550 graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Majeske
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Nellie Vander ‘Wilt
Bernie Vander Linden
Cleveland
Ohio
Hael Cherkala
Bernace
Philip Kempkes
Biloxi
Mississippi
Paul Klein
Paul Edwin
Faribault
Minn
Edwin
Second Reformed Church
Harold Schut
Collegeville
Pennsylvania
Schuts
Klein
Hardy Smith
C. Ver Ploeg
Oskaloosa
Pella
Leonard Ver Ploeg
Carrie Muilenberg
Gas Company
van Skike
John W. Vander Linden
Clarence van Skike
Homer Snuggs
San Juan
Texas
A. D. van Skike
Des Moines
Wayne Pos
John
Lloyd McFall
el Cerrito
California
Lena Schakel
J. R. Palmsquist
McFall
Leonard L. Schakel
M. J. Thomassen
John Vink
Harold Vermeer
Vink
Mr. Vermeer
Mark Schakel
Julie
Schakel
Purdue University
Arnold Schippers
Mish Jer
Kay
Knox
Ernest Schippers
Bellevue
Neb
Norval Campbell
Omaha
Leona Blom
Benefit rules allow work past age seventy five without loss
The amended social security law lets workers over 76 hold any job and still receive benefits, regardless of earnings. Ages 65 to 75 may earn up to 50 dollars monthly in covered work. Smith notes most keep working while healthy and views age 75+ benefits as an incentive. Back pay up to six months is possible, but late applications may forfeit months of payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Central College welcomes students from far places and war memories
Central College expands its diverse student body welcoming Lutherans from Estonia and Lithuania and a Jewish- Syrian student from Ramallah. Other new arrivals include a German educated in Munich and Dutch andTrans Jordan families. Students from Iowa Illinois Wisconsin and other states complete the Central College family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Boys’ School
Ramallah
Palestine
Eliya Tarazi
California Bible Institute
Pasadena Academy
Syria
Zerka
Trans Jordan
Margaret Drenowatz
Reformed Church
Glen Rock
N. Y
Munich
Germany
Paterson
N. J
New Jersey
Johannes Niemeyer
Netherlands
Bethel College
St. Paul
Johannes
Holland
Midwest
Central
Iowa
Ilinois
Wisconsin
New York
Pennsylvania
California
Colorado
Central College
W C T U County Convention at Knoxville Sept 11
The Marion County Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets at Haceville Christian Church in Knoxville with Mrs. Arlyss Beaver presiding. A full day features devotions, union reports, business, a memorial service, potluck, address by Rev. Barrows, music, demonstrations, and White Ribbon recruitment. Attendance urged for all unions and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Marion County
Knox
Haceville Christian Church
Arlyss Beaver
Knoxville Union
Dallas Union
Barrows
of the Christian Church
Pella Union
Civic organization program and speaker lineup announced
A civic event lineup features writers and ex newspapermen, a Tri County Farm Women's Chorus, and the Oskaloosa High School string ensemble. Dr James A De Weerd will speak on Our Two Freedoms, with Mayor Carl E Johnson delivering It’s time for Plain Talk. John O Moseley will close with Wanted New Pioneers for a New America followed by fireworks and Mrs Lyall Mitchell song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
Oskaloosa High School
James A. de Weerd
Carl E. Johnson
Uncle Sam Will
John Morrell
Oskaloosa ‘Municipal
John O. Moseley
John 0. Moseley
Nevada University
Supreme Recorder
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
America
Rigors of War in Korea Described by Marinus Franje
Marinus Franje describes Korea during a Rotary Club talk after nearly four years in service with the 17th Regiment of the Seventh Division. He portrays life in Korea, its simple crops and homes, primitive transportation, and the harsh conditions that shaped his view of the conflict. The evening also noted a Rotary visitation to veterans at Knoxville Hospital with several members joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Marinus Franje
Rotary Club
Marinus
Rene
G. I
Walter de Kock
Mitigwa
Bert Baron
Ray de Haan
Gary Vogelaar
Andy Klyn
Buck Buerkens
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Prominent Citizens Honored In Oskaloosa Display Event
A civic exhibit directed by Dr Roy C Gillette will present the Star Spangled Banner and Pledge of Allegiance. Price displays show U S wage comparisons across economic systems. Fifteen biographical sketches reveal life stories of local, state and national figures without names, with cash prizes for correct identifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Gillette
Hic
U.S.A
Oskaloosa
America
Nesbit, Ulrich Win Pella Golf Championships on Labor Day
Gordon Nesbit defeated Pete Gaass seven up with six to go to claim the men’s title at Pel la Golf Club. Nesbit, entering military service soon, dominated early and finished 6 over 78. Pat Ulrich edged Louise Van Hemert one up on the 18th to win the women’s title, with Verle Ver Dught and Babe Tysseling taking the A flight championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Golf Club
Gordon Nesbit
Pete Gaass
Pella
Ming
Nesbit
Gaass
Me Nesbit
Will Baer
Herb van der Waal
Anthony Tysseling
Gordon
Pat Ulrich
Louise van Hemert
Federated Club Women Invite New Members in Pella
A local federation calls for women in Pella to join with a one dollar initial membership fee. The group repeats a collected prayer at meetings emphasizing kindness, restraint, and unity, urging members to act with thought and to avoid prejudice. Mary Stewart inding is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Fauh
Mary Stewart Inding
Early journalists viewed as trouble makers in seventeenth century
In the seventeenth century, early journalists were often seen as disruptive figures. They faced suspicion and backlash from authorities while serving as the public’s eyes and ears in a developing press landscape.
Correction: Wedding Photo Credit Misattributed
The Chronicle corrects a wedding picture credit. The image of Dick Stravers and Ruth Ver Meer, published Thursday August 30, was miscredited to Charles Gibbs of Pella. The photo was taken by John Sybenga of Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Stravers
Ruth Ver Meer
Chronicle of
Pella
Charles Gibbs
John Sybenga
Oskaloosa
Church Notes With Schedule of Services
Anthony Haverkamp, minister, leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Fellowship in the Church. Morning worship at 10 45 a m includes Prayer for the Sick. Evening praise at 7 30 pm on Entrance Into the Kingdom of Heaven and Senior Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Haverkamp
Reverend and Mrs Anderson Lead Sunday Services
The notice lists pastor services for Rev. and Mrs. C. O. Anderson with Sunday School at 9:45 am, morning worship at 11:00 am, an evening service at 6:30 pm labeled Overcomers, evangelistic service at 7:30 pm, and a midweek prayer service with Bible study from Acts 28 at 7:45 pm on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Anderson
Sunday Church Schedule Highlights with Rev. Bennink
The church offers Bible school at 9:30 a.m. with a lesson on Fellowship in the Church and a 10:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Service led by guest minister Rev. Arthur Bennink. Evening gatherings include junior and intermediate C E at 6:30 p.m., senior and college C E at 6:30 p.m. with Youth Program in Our Church, and That Sunday Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. A hymn sing at Central Park at 8:45 p.m. is sponsored by the Mission Circle, rain site church. Temple Time radio at 3:30 p.m. on KXEL is Our Little Sins by Rev. Harland Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bennink
C. E
Central Park
Mission Circle
Third Church
Temple Time
Reformed Church In America
KXEL
Istoke
Waterloo
Iowa
Harland Steele
Oskaloosa Baptist Church Weekly Schedule
Clifford F Perron ministers a full church week with services Sunday including 9 30 Sunday School 10 45 Morning Worship and Communion Sermon A Communion Message To Win The World To Christ Special music by the Choir Youth Fellowships at 6 30 with four groups College High School Juniors Sub Juniors Evening Service at 7 30 Sermon Molehills Out of Moun tai Special Music Week Fishy acti on at 7 00 Board of Trustees Church Parlors 8 00 Board of Christian Education Shpeeh A Parlors Tuesday 7 00 Board of Deaconesses Church Parlors 8 00 Board of Deacons Church Wednesday 7 30 Mid week Service of Prayer and Bible Study 8 30 Choir Rehearsal Friday all day meeting of the Oskaloosa Baptist Association begins at 9 00 and runs through the evening All members and friends urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford F. Perron
Board of ‘Trustees
Board of Christian Education
Oskaloosa Baptist Association
Second Reformed Church Announces New Sermon Series
Edward H. Tanis leads a Sunday schedule with 9:30 Sunday School for all and a 10:45 service. Special classes for college students meet at 6:20 and 6:30 in the evening, as the pastor begins a season on Some of Life's Alternatives with topics Use or Lose Fly or Die Turn or Burn Mire or Choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Tanis
C.E
Second Reformed Church
Mass at St Mary Catholic Church on Sundays at eight
A notice lists St Mary Catholic Church offering Mass every Sunday morning at 8 00 o clock local time indicating regular weekly service at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary Catholic Church
Mrs Gerald Ter Louw to Teach Bible Again in Public Schools
Mrs Gerald Ter Louw is rehired by the cooperative churches to lead Bible classes in the public schools for a third year. Her graded course reaches all parents in both Webster and Lincoln buildings. Last year 345 pupils participated out of 385 enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Ter Louw
Webster and
Lincoln
Purebred Milking Shorthorn Added to Iowa Herd
Gysbert Van Weelden of Pella Iowa expands his dairy herd with the purchase of the purebred Tom Matchless, signaling continued investment in quality stock and breeding plans for the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gysbert van Weelden
Pella
Iowa
Tom Matchless
Instruction in Music Given 106 in Summer Program
The city funded an eight week summer band session that reached 106 students, about 750 free lessons were taught by Fred Whalley. Students ranged from fourth grade to high school graduates, with nearly half from country schools. Group lessons resume September 20 at the fire station with enrollments open 4:30–6:00 and 7:00–7:30. Two small bands will be formed for after school and after supper practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Whalley
Tha ‘Municipal Band
Chamber of Commerce
Milking Shorthorn Cow Transfer Recorded in Missouri
From Lawler Iowa comes notice of a purebred Milking Shorthorn being transferred. The ownership transfer is recorded by the American Milking Shorthorn Society at Springfield Missouri, naming Reuben and Loyd Naah as the current owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben and
Loyd
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Mahaska Hospital
Elaine
Diller van der Ploeg
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Calvin College
Will Klein
Mercy
Don
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Saturda
Andrew Boot
Mickey
Sue
Andrew
Nancy Oot
George Gezel
Ivan
Ankeny
Portland
Oregon
Lester Gibbs
Winfield, Iowa
H. H. Sadier
Cedar Rapids
Leonida Jurgens
Estonia
Lithuania
U. S
W.C.T.U. County
Jean Hollingshead
Mr. Moseley
Ate
South Central Section
Federated Club
Calrod
Veenstra
General Electric Water Heaters
Othade- Wank
Neo
ULB
Iow
First Reformed Church
Church OF the Open Bible
Third Reformed Church
WAR Cmacer Lulca
Pella Supply CO
Cornie van Roekel, Mer
the Taste Rite Cafe
Bill & Rae van Dusseldorp
Coleman
van den Berg Electric and Paint Company
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