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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1952

Page

2

Widespread weddings mark Sully and Des Moines events

The September 11 candlelight ceremony at the Christian Reformed Church in Sully united Harriet Lanser and Banta Van Wyk with double ring vows. Des Moines couple Anita Bos and John Betz wed at Westminster Presbyterian Church with a large reception and a cake cut with family heirloom cups.

Christian Reformed Church Sully Iowa Harriet Lanser John Banta van Wyk Wyk Mier John Gels William Nickel Betty Hayeer Escm Mrt Grevon Carroll van Wyk Pete Lanser Earl Jansen Mise Jonella Rozendaal Ralph Hoksbergen Wilbur Vos Maniel Marianne Bruxvoort Cleora Vande Voort Will Jr Ted John Dekker George ‘Vander Schel Denver Colo Faille Anita Jean Bos John Bos Des Moines John Wynberg Pella John F. Betz Earnest Betz Grimes Westminster Presbyterian Church John C. Medendorp Mendelssohn Lester de Vries Mitchellville Homer Betz Beverly Betz Betty van Hal Ruth Fitzhenry East 14Th Street Con

First Reformed Church 6 30 Endeavor

A brief church notice for the First Reformed Church announcing an intermediate and senioristian endeavor at 6 30. The item records a local religious program with timing and church name for community readers.

John Green Leads Sunday School and Services

John Green teaches Sunday School at 9 45 a m with The Reading of the Law lesson from Nehemiah 8 1 12. Morning Worship at 11 a m features missionary guest Rev Kenneth Jacobs of St Paul Minn. Evening services include Overcomers at 6 30 and Evangelistic at 7 30 with Rev Kenneth Jacobs guest. Prayer meeting at 7 45. Dorcas society meets Thursday at the church annex.

John Green

Dutch Service Schedule At Protestant Reformed Church

The Protestant Reformed Church led by Pastor M. Gritters offers a 9:30 Hollandsche Dienst focusing on Zacharias 4 and a 1:30 Lord's Day 52 with Deliver Us From Evil. A Dutch service is held on the third Sunday morning each month for all who enjoy the Dutch language to attend.

M. Gritters Hollandsche Dienst de Gouden Kandelaar

Edward H. Tanis Weekly Church Schedule

Minister Edward H. Tanis leads a 9 30 Sunday School and 10 45 worship with Letter to a Loyal Church Member. An evening program at 7 20 features Worship Through Music with cello flute and piano. Intermediate C E discusses Peril of Unbelief followed by 6 30 College C E Devotions illustrated with Kodachrome.

Edward H. Tanis

Morning worship and services schedule

At 9.30 a.m. Rev. F. M. Huizengs conducts morning worship. Sunday School for all ages at 11:15 a.m. Dutch service at noon. Evening services at 7.30 p.m. Rev. S. De Vries of Prairie City conducts the evening program.

F. M. Huizengs S. de Vries Prairie City

Third Reformed Church Service Schedule

Russell J. Redeker officiates a 9:30 a.m. Sunday School session on Solomon Begins His Reign followed by a 10:45 a.m. worship service Everyone a Witness. Evening services 7:30 feature Christ's Glory in Acton. Junior C E and Senior College C E at 6:30. Radio services at 2:00 p.m. over KXEL Waterloo and 8:00 a.m. over KBOE Oskaloosa with subject Triumphant Faith by Rev. Henry Bast.

Russell J. Redeker Solomon C. E Donald van Zante Christ’s Glory Acton Third Church Temple Time Church In America KXEL Waterloo Iowa KBOE Oskaloosa Henry Bast

Pella Baptist Church Services and Sermons

Rollin V. Wildin, pastor, invites all to Sunday School at 9:80. Morning worship at 10:45 with the sermon Power from on High. Youth groups for junior and senior high and college age. Evening service at 7:30 with sermon Mark 1 of the Gospel Writers. Mid week fellowship Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Rollin V. Wildin Mark The Gospel Writers

St Mary Catholic Church Sunday Mass at 8 AM

A notice states that St Mary Catholic Church offers Mass every Sunday morning at 8:00 o clock, inviting parishioners to attend the services.

ST. Mary Catholic Church

Baby boy Slings laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery

Graveside services were held on Saturday September 13 1952 at 3 00 p m for a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Andrew Slings of Pella Town The Rev Wm Vander Kam officiated He is survived by his parents a brother Philip Allen and a sister Carol Ann Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Isaac Slings of Prairie City Iowa and Mr and Mrs Dirk Vos of Pella Iowa

Oakwood Andrew Slings Pella Town Wm. Vander Kam Philip Allen Carol Ann Isaac Slings Prairie City Towa Dirk Vos

Thriving Family of Twins and Triplets at Irvington

Mr and Mrs Maurice Reding of Irvington report a thriving family with twins aged 20 months and triplets eight months. The parents celebrate the growing brood and the healthy development of all five children.

Irvington Maurice Reding

Pella City Council Proceedings August 1952

The August 19 1952 council session covers minutes read, sign permit near Ebert, lot 16 17 Scholte Heights, and zoning changes for Block 10 North Pella. It documents quit claim deeds to Pella Independent School District and sidewalk and stop sign considerations plus numerous contract payments and a bid for water cooling cells. The August 29 1952 meeting continues with bids, rescission of previous offers, and approval of a new water cooling equipment contract with related bills.

Klein Fain c North Pella Ity Anthony Huyser Huber Street Pella Independent John Hoksbergen T. H. Klein Iowa Lincoln Houston Avenue Vander Hart Andeweg Kirkville Coal Co Cook & Son Elliott Company Midwest Controls Company General Electric Company Sorgel Electric Company R. M. Daly Maroney Electric Company Brown Engineering Company Wm. Bros. Boiler and Manufacturing Company Keith Electric Construction Company Sarco Company, Inc Bannister, Carpenter, Ahlers, and Cooney City of Electric’ Department Carleton D. Beh Company Des Moines Stienties Roorda Edward C. Gibberson Water Cooling Equipment Company Water Cooling Equipment Co Gibberson Sion Mayor Klein van Roekel van Gorp Hoksbergen Er Cooling Equipment Company Franklin van Gorp Midwest Controls

Pella Council Adopts Electric Plant Improvements Resolution

The City of Pella approved a completion certificate for Municipal Electric System improvements designed by Brown Engineering Company, adopted a resolution accepting the plant improvements, and then adjourned the meeting.

Towa Carleton D. Be Company Des Moines Brown Engineering Company Pella

Plan Spring Grounds Changes At Town State Coll

Margherita Tarr, extension landscape architect, urges homeowners to assess home grounds for next year. She asks about lawn upkeep pruning needs and whether the yard offers adequate family play space. Consider removing old sidewalks and shrubs before plans.

Margherita Tarr Town State Coll

Maps and Home Grounds Planning For Summer

Miss Tarr advises making notes on likes and dislikes of home grounds, taking photographs, and drawing a scaled map to plan winter ideas and spring changes. Emphasizes open lawns, shrubs chosen for location, and the lawn’s value as recreation and appearance.

Iowa State Teachers College Opened in Cedar Falls

The Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls began their first session on September 6, 1876 with 27 students reporting. The initial enrollment for the year totaled 156 students from 30 Iowa counties.

Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Iowa

Lost Kitten Rewarded Call Kay Kuyper

Lost half grown gray kitten with yellow traces. Reward offered. Contact Kay Kuyper at phone 209.

Kay Kuyper

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