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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1951

Page

3

Weekend Visits and Local Obits From Pella Area

Weekend visits include Mr and Mrs L Lautenbach and Kathryn Elscott in Pella A Riverside California death notes Matt Ellerbrock 69. Bon nie Buerkens birthday in Carroll. Renaud family news with funeral in Springfield. The Star magazine from Carville Leprosum informs about Hansen disease non contagion and resident WW II veterans. Amvet Louisiana hosts weekly parties in hospital. Local travel notes, hospital stays and surgeries. Delores In’t West pledged at Iowa State Pi Beta Phi. Hospital visits and births noted plus two Lansing brothers in Korea.

L. Lautenbach H. L. Rensud Matt W. Ellerbrock Riverside California Kathryn Elscott Garret Klyn Lynnville Pella Star Carville Amvet Auxiliary of Louisiana Amvet H. Metcalf Pleasantville Iowa Iowa City Gertrude Aalbers Otley Mahaska Hospital W. T. van Zante Mahaska Rodney Wetzig Route 2

Alumni trip widens reach of Vander Lugt mission

Dr. G T Vander Lugt and Mrs. Vander Lugt embarked on a business and alumni outreach tour through the eastern states. The trip covers Chicago, New York, Washington, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with engagements in Emmanuel Reformed Church Chicago and various alumni meetings. He will preach in Catskill New York and attend New Brunswick Seminary events before addressing church groups in Churchville Pennsylvania and Teaneck New Jersey. The voyage includes campus messages and presentations from the College to spread institutional ties.

G T Vander Lugt States G. T. Vander Lugt Chiago Points East Vander Lugt New York Washington New Jersey Pennsylvania Wisconsin Pella Chicago Emmanuel Reformed Church Wisconsin Centralites New Brunswick Catskill Reformed Church Catskill Vernon Nagel Herbert van Wyk Justin Vander Kolk New Bruswick Theological Seminary The Reformed Church Educational Institutions ‘Committee Board of Education R.C.A Churchville Woman’s Auxiliary Central College Harold Schut Ardis Klein

Alumni Chapter Meeting and Washington Alumni Gathering

The Reformed Church will be in session as Dr. Van der Lugt attends the New York Alumni Chapter meeting in New Brunswick on Monday October 1. He will travel to Washington D C for an alumni gathering at the home of Burton Fuller, Central graduate of 1915, who works for the Interstate Commerce Commission and lives in Chevy Chase Maryland near the capital.

the Reformed Church van der Lugt New York New Brunswick Washington, D. C Burton Fuller Central Fuller Interstate Commerce Commission Chevy Chase Maryland

Pella Little Dutch Run to Victory At Albia

Pella High overcame a 6-6 third quarter tie with a 55 yard touchdown by Hank Vande Voort. Mentink suffered a broken arm in the fourth, Wink Van der Pol stepping in at center as Pella prepares for Albia. Meulpolder directed the offense with De Wild Ballenger and Vande Voort producing yardage. Starting lineup and reserves listed.

Hank Vanda Voort Pella George Thuta Dick Mentink Wink van der Pol Albia Alvin de Wild Lloyd Ballenger Hank Vande Voort Meulpolder Albi Kuyper LE Borgman LT Venden Beard LG van Holt Mentink RG de Zwarte RT Skuta RE Heimstra Meulpolder LH de Wild Ballenger Vande Voort Klyn van Vark van Niewaal Boat Vander Pol Blom

Membership Quota Goal for Legion Post By Armistice Day

The Van Veen-Van Hemert American Legion Post aims to exceed its 1952 membership quota by November 11 1951 with 1951 members and prospective renewals in groups of five. Officers stress early paid up dues to support Legion activities and honor a strong community partnership.

Legion Post van Veen— van Hemert American Legion Post Max G. Schakel el Veld Gerard M. Gosselink Schakel Oren S. van Niewaal Legion Gosselink In'tVeld Department of Town American Legion van Veen-Van Hemert Raleigh van der Waal Martin T. Franje Raymond Roose Keith Lautenbach Paul Lautenbach Post Roose Post 89 Franje van der Waal Korea Don Douwst Helen Clarence van Niewaal Pella Marion County Council Memorial Building Knoxville Iowa Marion County Legion Baty Tucker Legion C1ence van Niewaal

Service for Comrade John J Slot at Post 89

A service will be conducted for Comrade John J Slot who departed from the Post to the Post Everlasting of The American Legion. Slot was a Charter Member of Post 89 and remained in good standing though health prevented attendance late in life. Afterward donuts and coffee were served by officials.

John J. Slot American Legion Slot Post 89 Oren $. van Niewans Chrm A.L.P.A

Hearing Speech Defects Rechecked By Miss Robison

Special examinations and re checks on hearing and speech were made for school children Tuesday by Miss Robison of the Special Services Department at Des Moines. Several pupils at all three buildings of the public schools were checked for hearing loss. In addition teachers of pupils having speech deficiencies were given special help leading toward correction. Pupils examined were those screened out from general examinations given last spring. Many of the children with speech weaknesses attended the special classes conducted by Mr. Hird this summer. Considerable improvement was noted among those pupils who attended these classes according to Miss Robison.

Miss Robison Special Services Department Des Moines Hird

Rotary Talk Showcases Hawaii Trip Photos by Kuyper

Rotarians enjoyed P. H. Kuyper's vivid color slides of a Hawaii trip shows sails and scenery from Pearl Harbor to volcanic islands. Pete and Lucille Kuyper's vacation photos included Mt Shasta Alcatraz and the Golden Gate, with island flora, beaches, and customs. The hour flew by as the club eyes another slide journey in the future.

P. H. Kuyper Rotary Club Hawaii Pete Lucille Islands Jerome Arizona William Randolph Hearst Ranch Mt. Shasta Alcatraz Oakland Golden Gate Bridge Pearl Harbor Arizona Japan Cook

Life of Arie G Benevik Remembered at Funeral

Arie G Benevik, a longtime member of Bethel Reformed Church and later the First Reformed Church of Pella, died in September 1961. He leaves a widow, Gertrude, and ten grandchildren. service details note a faith-filled life and a September 21 funeral.

Ister Gertrude Clifford Kiple Otumws Iown Lord Jesus Christ Bethel Reformed Church First Reformed Church of Pella Benevik

Conquering One's Self Sermon at Evening Service

Clifford F Perron minister leads Sunday worship with Bible study class, 10 45 morning service, sermon Conquering One s Self. Youth Fellowships 6 30, evening service 7 30 Zig zaging Through Life. Mid week service 7 00 and choir rehearsal 8 00.

Clifford F. Perron

Church Services and Dorcas Mission Meeting Schedule

Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Anderson host a full church week with Sunday School at 9 45 am Morning Worship at 11 am Overcomers Panel 6 30 pm Evangelistic Service 7 30 pm and a midweek prayer Bible study Wednesday A Dorcas Missionary Group meets today at the Parsonage for an all day sewing session inviting all ladies to participate for direct mission fields

C. C. Anderson Binder Overcomers Dorcas Dies

Second Reformed Church Services and Choir Note

Edward H. Tanis ministers the Second Reformed Church with a 9 30 Sunday School and 10 45 Sin's Sequence. A 7 30 choir practice led by Percy Leu follows. 6 30 College Christian Endeavor features Dr John Beardslee speaking.

Edward H. Tanis Percy Leu College C. E John Beardslee

Church Schedule Highlights Sunday Services and Radio Broadcasts

The community church outlines a full Sunday timetable with 9 30 a m Bible School, 10 45 a m morning service led by Robert Brower, 6 30 p m junior and intermediate C E, 6 30 p m senior and college C E, 7 30 p m evening service by Rev Bert Brower, and a 3 30 p m Temple Time radio broadcast on KXEL Waloo Iowa featuring Rev Harland Steele with The Call Back topic.

The Christian’s Fellowship Robert Brower War of the Board of Education C. E God Herbert Blom Audrey Roorda Bert Brower Third Church Temple Time Reformed Church In America Sun KXEL Walloo Towa Harland Steele

St Mary Catholic Church Mass Schedule

The St Mary Catholic Church offers Mass every Sunday morning at 8:00 o'clock, inviting parishioners to attend service in the morning.

ST. Mary Catholic

Prayer services and programs at Christian Fellows church

The Sunday schedule lists 10:45 am Morning worship and a Cry of Despair note amid Morning worship, with a 7:30 pm Evening praise. Det Power of Si leads 6:30 pm Senior Christian Endeavor, 7:30 pm Wednesday midweek prayer and praise service.

Orythony Haverkamp Christian

Funeral Services Held for Local Resident

Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. at the Co-operative Garden Chapel and at 1:30 p.m. at the First Reformed Church. The Rev. A. Haverkamp officiated. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery.

Co-operative Garden First Reformed Church A. Haverkamp Oakwood Cemetery

Card of Thanks for Arie G. Bensink

The family thanks friends and neighbors for aid and comfort after the death of their father and brother Arie G. Bensink. They acknowledge sincere sympathy and flowers from sisters and brothers and the children.

Arie G.bensink

Notice of final reports in Marion County court cases

Formal notice from Marion County District Court Iowa that final reports describing settlement and discharge have been filed and are set for hearing at the next trial term beginning October 2 1951. Names include John Grill Gladys McCombs Kenneth L McCombs Henrietta McCombs executrix John K Ver Steeg G B Ver Steeg administrator Leonard Schrader Ce cil Schrader administratrix with clerk Jack B Carpenter dated September 24 1951.

Lerk District Court Marion County Iowa John Grill Gladys Kenneth L. McCombs Henrietta McCombs John K. Ver Steeg G. B. Ver Steeg Leonard Schrader Cecil Schrader A.D. Jack B. Carpenter

Portergrove Cemetery Association Annual Meeting Notice

The Portergrove Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at the cemetery chapel at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 2 1951 to elect one director and consider any other business. Earl Van Zante secretary.

Portergrove Cemetery

Free garbage pickup ends November first notice

From November first to May first I will collect garbage weekly for 50 cents per month. Monthly rubbish pickup including glass cans and ashes will also be 50 cents per month. For either service or both, call phone 65 on 21. Contact John Rebertus.

John Rebertus

F F A Boys Compete At Spencer Contest Heading To Waterloo

The Garden City Future Farmers of America judged livestock at Spencer Iowa on September 17. Vernon Boat placed ninth among 106 contestants. Chuck Benntema placed seventh and eighth in sheep and twenty classes. The group plans to attend the Dairy Judging contest at Waterloo on September 29 with Orlo DeBruin Roland McCombs and Wilford Roose set as contestants.

Garden City Future Farmers of America Spencer Iowa Chuck Benitema Spencer, Iowa Waterloo Orlo DeBruin Roland McCombs Wilford Roose Iowa State College Ames Wayne University F.F.A Verlan Ustermarkt Arnold Dykhuis Orlo de Bruin Willis de Geus

Raymond Van Rees Named Cubmaster of Scout Cub Packs

Members of the Cub Pack Committee of Boy Scouts met with Dr. Walter De Kock on Thursday evening September 20 to name Raymond Van Rees of Pella Produce Company as Cubmaster. Vander Veer Hand resigned. Rudy Ulrich named temporary secretary. Cult meetings to resume late October.

Walter de Kock Raymond van Rees Pella Produce Company Vanderveer Hand Rudy Ulrich Arthur Bennink

Private Willis De Goey Birthday October Fifth

Private Willis W. De Goey has a birthday on October 5. His new address at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri lists his unit and serial number, with location details reflecting his Army assignment and mail routing.

Willis DE Goey Willis W. de Goey

Pella Officials Debate Airport Access and Plans

Mr. Locke outlined modern aviation advances including troop carriers, jet speeds, and radio controlled craft, arguing air travel is far safer than buggy rides. He proposed a 200 foot wide by 2200 foot plus airstrip for Pella and urged metropolitan towns to maintain an air port option.

Pella

Pella Chamber Sees Simple Fix For Local Airport

Community meeting discusses port status and funding with a practical plan to keep air service in Pella. Central College soloists Milton Scholten and Carleton Willis entertained, drawing applause and encores. The gathering showcased unity, humor, and optimism for a strong fall and winter season.

Fyers Pella

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Accals C. C. Buerkens Carroll Bonnie Robert H. Renaud H. L. Renaud Bert E. van Vliet Springfield Mass Pel- Ta Bob Menning June Beyer Pilladus de Jong Volge South Pipa Sally William van Dort Wilma Nellie van Dyk Otto Colsman Denver Colorado Peter Meyer Rehoboth New Mexico James van Hemert Galveston Texas Guttenberg Brothers Jerome Gene Lansing Teaneck W. Carmen Trembath Zenith Television and Radio van den Berg Electric and Paint Co Arie G. Bensink Allis Chalmers Martin Hiemstra Highway 163 Vas Allis-Chalmers Church of the Open Bible Second Reformed Church Third Reformed Church Dick Goemaat Guernsey Jenny Lind G. de Wild J.T. van Zante Elbert van Maanen Don McNeill Tata Pella Supply CO Cornie van Roekel Mgr Oskaloosa Sales Oskaloosa Sales Co Allied Mutua Mutual Farm Mutual Allied Mutual Ver Dught Insurance Agency
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