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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1956

Page

2

Reformed Church Displays Big Mission Education Exhibit

A large audience attended The Reformed Church In Action display held Tuesday to Thursday in the First Reformed Church basement in Pella. Rev William C De Jong explained how church aid has aided Christian education in Alabama while a Trinity Reformed Church graphic on Brew ton earned first place. Judges praised the quality and effort of all displays and commended the youths for supporting missions.

The Reformed Church In Action First Reformed Church Pella William C. de Jong Trinity Reformed Church Alabama Brewton Reformed Churches

Local IHSAA duties and community notices in Keota area

Superintendent Buerkens of the local public school will spend the weekend in Boone on service for the Iowa High School Athletic Association and will administer football examinations on Monday October 1 for officials seeking IHSAA qualification. Numerous local residents travel for family visits, hospital care, and events, with names including Mrs Ira Vrierelaar, Mildred Cole, Victor H Palmer, Phil Visser, Roy Fournier, Richard Balstad, Dr J M Cook, Judith Boulder, Frances De Bruin, Leora Quinn, James Hastings, John Clevenger, Gerrit Van Gorp, Leighton, and Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa frequently mentioned.

Buerkens Boone Iowa High School Athletic Association Board of Control IHSAA Ira Vrierelaar Closter New Jersey Cole Mildred Phoenix Victor H. Palmer Keota Iowa Pella Walker Sadler Joyce Roy J. Fournier Margaret Ann Varenkamp Ann Louise Portland Oregon Millie ‘Kaldenberg Richard Balstad H. M. Balstad Peace Street U. S.navy East Coast Richard Navy Mra. C Boulder Colo University of Colorado Frances de Bruin Europe Ed van Gorp Norman van Gorp David Stevie Milwaukee Wis Ronney Brand Lewis Brand Near Otley Lutheran Leora Quinn Marion L. Roordainda James G. Hastings Joyce Diane Arista California Ita Gerrit’ van Carl Hauber Park Rapids Minn Marion Thomas Betty Wormhoudt Des Moines Mark Rillahan M. A. Barnes Knoxville Dave Thomas Gerrit Kingma Kansas City David Nichmo Monroe

Local shoppers visit relatives and report on social events

Rolscreenings M and Mrs Clarence Vander Veer visited relatives in Hileman after Knoxville shopping. Florence Farmer and others in the Folding Door Department welcomed Eddie De Joode back after illness. The group traveled to Spirit Lake and Field Day events in Ottumwa and Jasper County. The Melvin Hartgers home visit involved a nostalgic charivari. John Brinks and Mrs Garret Van Maanen from Holland Michigan plan a weekend visit with cousins Helene and Henrietta Vanden Oever and other relatives in Pella amid previously postponed plans due to a family death in South Dakota.

Clarence Vander Veer Knoxville Hileman Low Gerrit van Ee Spirit Lake Eddie de Joode Florence Farmer Hamilton Ilinois Alice McMuray Cecil Terpstra Cman Chester Terplene Dykst Gilbertaturday Jasper County John Brinks Garret van Maanen Holland Michigan Helene Henrietta Vanden Oever Pella South Dakota van Maaren

Births in area as families welcome new additions

Snellers Henry and pece family announce a son Lowell born August 30 in Mahaska hospital Oskaloosa. Don Blom and wife of Pella welcome a son born September 20 in Mahaska hospital. Ted De Vries and wife of Glendale AZ celebrate a boy born September 22. Grandparents Henry and Dahm, Fred De Greenendy k, and Elmer Groenen dy k noted. Sharon Ann weighing 9 lbs 8 oz born September 24. Debra Kay born September 22 to Phil and wife Bishop of Knoxville. Great grandparents Art and Cummings of Pella.

Snellers Henry Pece Lowell Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa Bishop Phil Bishop Knoxville Debra Kay Art Cummings Pella

Farm and Home Management Tour Held September 19

A Farm and Home Management tour took place in Marion County on Wednesday September 19 for farm families cooperating with Dale Studt and Chuck Greenlee in a record keeping program. Participants visited the Donald Shivvers farm Franklin township James Miller farm Washington township and Boyd Rankin farm Indiana township. Dale Studt Marion County Extension Director led the event with C O Greenlee Extension Economist summarizing the tour after the visits.

Marion County Dale Studt Chuck Greenlee Donald Shivvers Franklin Township James Miller Washington Township Boyd Rankin Indiana Township C.O. Greenlee

Deer License Deadline Near for Iowa Hunters

The Conservation Commission reminds Iowa hunters of the October 12 deadline for shotgun deer license applications. By September 17 the agency had 1,382 gun license and 309 bow and arrow license applications. No gun licenses accepted after October 12, with a 6,000 gun license limit. bow licenses issued as available.

Iowa The Conservation Commission Commission State Conservation Commission East 7Th Court Des Moines

Couple celebrates 30th wedding anniversary Saturday

The couple marked their 30th wedding anniversary on Saturday September 22. Their children presented them with beautiful gifts.

Church Services Broadcast by KEBS Each Sunday in October

Radio KEBS will broadcast church services from Central College each Sunday in October. The schedule lists 9:30 First Reformed Church, 10345 First Baptist Church, and 7:30 Second Reformed Church.

KEBS Central College First Reformed Church First Baptist Church Second Reformed Church

Great Invitation and Prayer Gatherings Announced

Sunday School at 9:30 with The Great Invitation. Evening service at 7:30 led by Arnold Punt. Missionary Prayer Band meets Thursday October 4 at 1:30 at the Art Hoksbergen home.

Arnold Punt Missionary Prayer Band Art Hoksbergen

Worship and Fellowship Services at Local Church

Herman J. Ridder will lead morning worship at 9 30 with Thou Art the Man and a preparatory service at 7 30 evening worship will be Stewards of God In Pastor’s absence Dr A Haverkamp will preside 10 45 Sunday school The Great Invitation 80 p m Junior Intermediate and Senior C E Wednesday 7 30 Christian Fellowship Night A cordial welcome to all

Herman J. Ridder Stewards of God A. Haverkamp Christian Fellowship

First Baptist Church Service and Youth Fellowship Schedule

Everett G Ward minister at Douwstra Chapel Central Cam arch school offers air class at 10 45 am worship includes Portrait of a Prophet sermon. Senior High Baptist Youth Fellowship at Parsonage for supper at 4 80 pm then worship at 7 30 pm. A cordial welcome awaits.

Everett G. Ward Douwstra Chapel Central Cam Arch School Senior High Baptist Youth Fellowship First Baptist Church

Open Bible Church Des Moines Youth Rally and Services

The Church of the Open Bible at 835 Washington St promotes a monthly youth rally at First Church of the Open Bible at 19th and Rocker St in Des Moines with Phil Kerr, a noted gospel songwriter, featured. Sunday School at 9:45, morning worship at 11, Overcomer's youth service at 6:30, evangelistic service at 7:30, Wednesday Bible study at 7:45, Dorcas meeting Thursday 1:00.

Washington St Cye First Church of the Open Bible Rocker St Des Moines Phil Kerr Overcomer Dorcas

Gospel Chapel Sunday services and speaker schedule

Gospel Chapel announces Sunday September 30 services with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Lord s Supper at 10 30 a m and Gospel service at 7 30 p m speaker Milo Vande Krol invites attendees to bring a friend Tuesday October 2 7 45 p m J M Davies of Canada will deliver the message.

Milo Vande Krol J. M. Davies Canada

First Chr. Church Morning Worship and Sun School

Corner of Liberty and West Second hosts morning worship at 9:80 am with Rev. Mary Doorntes of Calvary Christian Reformed Church, Pella. 11:00 am Sun School discusses The Church in A Tent Exodus 36. 7:30 pm Young People's Fellowship explores The Blessing of the Road. Inclusive invitation.

Liberty West Second Mary Doorntes Calvary Chritian Reformed Church Pella Sun School Young People’s Fellowship de Jeng

Back to God Services at Tian High School

The Tian High School auditorium at 604 Jefferson hosts a morning worship at 9 30 with guest minister Dr P De Jong and an 11 00 session for School and young people followed by an evening worship at 7 20 led by guest minister Rev L Van Laar. The event promotes Back to God.

Third Reformed Church Hosts East Harlem Minister Guest

The East Harlem Protestant Parish of New York City minister Rev. Denna De Young will be guest speaker at Third Reformed Church. Family Night opens Wednesday October 3 at 7:80 p.m. Temple Time airs Sunday at 8:00 a.m. on KNWS and 9:00 p.m. on KXEL with Rev. Henry Bast discussing The Gospel in the Gospel.

Eee J Redeker Jr. C. E Hi C Sr. C. E.Y Denna de 'Young Tinister East Harlem New York City

Trinity Reform Church Service Schedule and Guests

Trinity Reform Church Franklin and East Third Streets invites worshippers to Morning Worship at 9:30 with Pleading for Penitence and The Great Invitation, Sunday School Hour, Jr C E guest speaker Simon TerLouw at 6:30, Intermediate C E led by Jerry Gosselink and Bobby Rempe, Sr E led by Joanne TerTouw at 6:30, Evening Worship at 7:30 on Watching and Keeping Our Gar ments.

Franklin East Third Streets Trinity Church

Reformed Home Mission Broadcast on KBOE

Rev G Lubbers Missionary invites listeners to the Reformed Witness Hour each Sunday at 7 00 a m over KBOE Oske toosa The program originates from the First Protestant Reformed Church Grand Rapids Michigan and features singing and preaching

G. Lubbers Reformed Witness Hour KBOE Osketoosa First Protestant Reformed Church Grand Rapids Michigan

Second Reformed Church Education Day Service

Thomas Boslooper, minister, leads Sunday service at Central College for Education Day observance. Attendance expected from church members and local residents.

Thomas Boslooper Central College

Monthly sermons at Amsterdam echo house by Van Dellen

Rev. H L Van Dellen conducts preaching at Amsterdam echo house located two miles southeast of Polla every second and last Tuesday of each month at 7 PM.

Amsterdam Echo House Sootewrest Polla H. L. van Dellen

Hail Storm Near Coon Rapids Prompts Bloom Return

The severe hail storm near Coon Rapids has led to unusual blooming as crops recover. Western Store is set to open under new management by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Woodford, currently of Iowa, planning to move to Pella soon. Woodford formerly Mahaska County Agent for 12 years and later ran a hybrid seed corn equipment business.

Coon Rapids Westersnae Ray Woodford Iowa Pella Mr. Woodford Mahaska County

Woodfords Work in YugoSlavia on Seed Corn Project

Mr and Mrs Woodford spent three months in Yu goslavia under the U S Department of Agriculture and U S Embassy. They designed buildings and supervised the installation of hybrid seed corn equipment. After college and a farm tour in the area they returned to Washington County.

Mrs. Woodford Yugoslavia U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S Woodford Arma

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