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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1954
Page
2
The weekly Pella column reports births and hospital stays, a fatal two car crash near Montezuma involving Dale Allen, and community movements. It notes Reverend Gene Heldeman sailing for Holland, various family visits, and updates on residents in Des Moines Oskaloosa and Denver with several turning anniversaries and relocations.
Costa Rican student Mario Quesada arrived at Central College as a freshman to assist in the Spanish department under Mrs. Norma Richardson. He will meet classes, work in groups, and join the dormitory Spanish table while improving pronunciation and grammar. He traveled from Costa Rica, aided by gifts and scholarships, and praised American kindness after early impressions.
KEBS in Pella Iowa unveils a daily three to five and a half hour weekday broadcast lineup plus weekend hours and special programs for sports events concerts and convocations. A nine day schedule from Sept 24 to Sept 30 lists pregame chatter football coverage and church services with hourly blocks and recurring programs like Campus Highlights Classical Jukebox and Starlight Serenade.
Extension entomologist Harold Gunderson of Iowa State College warns that corn borers will soon show two damage types—shriveled ears and dropped ears—with this year likely the heaviest since 1949. He advises field checks during picking time, urging five groups of ten stalks to gauge damage and consider mechanical drying to reduce losses from dropped ears.
A colleague notes Mr. Quesada will have a good year at Central and his presence should greatly aid Spanish students by enhancing conversation and understanding in ordinary exchanges.
Jack Shelley spoke at the Marion County Rural Women's Night at the Women’s Club on September 15. He discussed how urban views of farmers have evolved. Mrs. Marjorie Rowland led group singing, with Mrs. Harold Loynahan in charge. Marilyn Olson reviewed past and upcoming Extension programs. The women's chorus performed, Rev. M D Summerbell gave the benediction, and refreshments were provided by Clay and Franklin township women.
The Lynn Grove Rockettes 4-H Club met at Marcia De Jong's home on Sept 16 with seven members answering International News. Officers elected: Phyllis Monsma president Bev De Jong vice president Darlene Van Wyk secretary Marcia De Jong treasurer Sheryl Lynn Woods historian Barbara De Penning assistant secretary treasurer. A talk on My Accomplishment and Mistakes was given by De Jong. Guests included three visitors and Mrs Don De Jong Mrs Cornie Terpstra and Helen Van Wyk. Luncheon hosted by the De Jongs.
The Pleasant Grove Sunshine Club met at Ruth Starsman’s home on September 16 with 11 members one guest and six children present. Jennie Roozeboom led due to the president’s illness, singing Brighten the Corner Where You Are and Nearer My God to Thee. Ruth Stursma gave piano selections and readings were offered in Yankee Dutch. A pot luck supper was planned for Leighton Hall. Ruth Stursma and Helen Vander Zyl were named on the program committee. A baby shower for Mrs. John S. Gosselink was held at the Nick De Ruiter home with gifts, a pink and blue basket, and a tray lunch. Several guests attended or sent gifts.
Pella built an 18 to 6 lead after Blom threw a 15 yard TD and Muyskens added the extra point. Ernie Van Dusseldery returned a Sigourney pass for 40 yards but was nullified by a clipping penalty. Bob Boyert later intercepted and 45 yard TD run made it 19 to 6. The defense limited Sigourney to one score as Pella prepared for Albia Friday and Belle Plaine on Sept. 30 at home.
Peoria, Ia Roger Harper of Pleasantville Iowa showed a number of winners in the Duroc Show at the Nebraska State Fair. Hi omahawk was the and the of High Sta Fale with breeders from five different states exhibiting.
Fragmentary note mentions a bee falcon with September reference. States 87 pounds and 4 inches, but lacks clear context or identifiable entities beyond generic nouns and numbers. No verifiable event or subject to confirm.
Sunday services listed with morning worship led by Dr. Gifford Keiser of Central College faculty and Sunday School at 9:80 a.m. The Gospel at 7:80 p.m. features Lew Clarkson of Moi and a guest. Baptist Y. F. meets at 6:30 p.m.
M Gritters, pastor delivers Lord's Day VII sermon titled True Faith at 9 30 am with scripture Mark 10 18 26 and Jesus Blessing the Little Children. Afternoon program includes Lord's Supper 1 80 pm and Sovereign Grace Hour broadcast from 4 30 pm with Rev ra speaking on The Return of Christ Expected or Unexpected.
The Trinity Reform Church outlines a Sunday schedule with evening services at 6:30 p.m. and a Life After Death study. Guest speakers include C. E. Nella and Beulah Ard. Morning worship at Pella High School. evening service at the church. Wednesday Family Night at 7:30 in Douwstra Chapel.
Russell J. Redeker leads 9:30 a.m. Sunday service Till He Comes with 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Living Witnesses and 6:30 p.m. Junior and Intermediate C E s plus Young People’s C E s. 7:30 p.m. evening service Christ Lifts the Horizons. Missionary Aal bert s to Winnebago Indians speaks to young people. Temple Time radio at 9:15 p.m. over KXEL in Waterloo and KBOE in Oskaloosa. Sunday 8:00 a.m. radio study The Christian Warfare with Rev H jast.
Cye Caller pastor leads a Sunday service at 9 45 a m with Sunday School for all ages and 11 a m worship Also an Overcomer's youth service at 00 p m Youth rally Monday at 7 45 p m at Jefferson Town high school gym supported by Central District Overcomers Everyone invited Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 45 p m Dorcas prayer Thursday 10 a m Regular meeting at 1 00 p m
Anthony Haverkamp announces a series of services and events for Dedication Week including September 26 Sunday morning dedication, September 27 Monday dedication of educational facilities, September 28 Tuesday night community event, and September 29 Wednesday afternoon organ recital. All interested are invited.
The Rev Cornelius Muyskens leads today's service with 9 45 am The Beatitudes 11 05 am Sunday School addressed by Dr mares Gibbons at 11 05 am 330 pm Prayer and 6 30 pm Dr Margaret Gibbons addresses high school and college Christian Endeavor groups.
Corner Liberty and West Record Dr. P. Y. De Jong, Pastor conducts morning worship at 10 30 am with The Suffering Saviour from Lord's Day. Sunday School and adult Bible class study Joshua's Final Challenge. Evening worship at 7 30 pm features The Christian's Chief Enemy from I Peter 5 8 9a.
A fractured fragment from a local notice mentions a meeting at Amterdam school each month at 7:80 pm hosted by Rar with retired Mrs Henary at the American Sunday Union.
A brief item notes the Catholic Church holds daily morning prayers at nine o clock, with regular echoes of the bell and church bell tower sounding across the neighborhood.
Norah Stephenson a senior at Central College Blockton Indiana president of the Future Teachers Association received a letter from President Eisenhower this summer praising teachers. The FTA group joined a three week Washington Philadelphia and Albany educational tour attending the National Education Association convention in New York June 27 to July 2. The NEA gathering drew thirteen thousand attendees with about twenty thousand dollars in gates. The group met Kent Eisenhower and former President Hoover and each state president received letters from the President and their congressional representatives. Stephenson values the White House letter for its recognition of teachers and learning.
Dwight D. Eisenhower praises citizens for serving fellow Americans and the country. He expresses hope that youth in Keron Bache and others prove worthy through mind and will, urging continuation of dedication as they enter public life and shape the land of free men.
Fragmentary OCR shows a sports note about Dutchmen and Carthage contending for a conference lead. Readers are reminded the season ends with the finale, though text is garbled and readers should consult the continued report for full context.
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