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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1952

Page

10

Local birth notices and military updates cluster in rural town

The column records several births at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa and home births, naming Doyle Chadwick Ver Ploeg and a 7 lb daughter born to the Van Wyks, with families and mothers including Irene Elscott and others. It also notes soldiers Bartley, De Kock, Jansen, and Rozendaal on leave or duties, plus visits, farewells, and social gatherings across families like Terlouw, Bosveld, Van der Leest, and Maasdam in the surrounding community.

Chadwick Ver Ploeg Doyle Mercy Hospital Medtrialéoss Irene Elscott U. S. Army Sory Korea John Elscott Dick Ver Ploege Wilburn van Wyk Oskaloosa R. L. Bartley Lt. Bartley Arnel i Nesdame Inns Stoffel Huyse Marion’ Dieleman Ray Bandstra Donald Moes Mahaska Hospital Lambert Moes Matt Tuinstra Fred. Bosveld W. W. ‘Wickam Ames John C. Terlouw Louis Sully Chester School Mra John ‘van ‘Egglefoven Carl Hackett Henry D Norma Jeeaiy Pol Ile John Ue de Jong Renaud Lawson John O Terid Louis Jennie Sparks Emiel Reckler Farrar Pyth Armand de Kock Wayne Jansen Germany Pvt de Kock Ft. Leonard Wood Jansen Fort Jackson Carolina Paul van Dyk University Hospital Iowa City Pete Kloostra Dau John Kloostra Cedar ‘Falls Kloostra Everett Loren Eldridge Stuart C. Eldridge Bert Renaud Ben ‘van Kampen L. W. Renaud Des Moines Ray Sears Ottumwa Fred Sears Jake C. Brand Grinnell Jal Brand Sr Johnnie ‘Latcham Fort Hood Texas

Leighton News Outlines Local church and community visits

Local society notes record visits by Mr and Mrs Henry Sedrel and daughters and various families to share Sunday time with relatives. Lydia Circle of Ebenezer Reformed Church met for devotions and study led by Mrs Wilbur De Bruin and Mrs S G DeCook. Choir members helped by Mrs Don De Prenger performed for veterans at Knoxville Hospital and church. Several students and families, including Miss Lydia Goeman and Miss Bernice Henrick, visited over the weekend. Additional items cover church services, hospital performances, and community gatherings at the county farm and local schools.

Henry Sedrel Ella An Mas Charles van My Lydia Enexer Reformed Church Wilbur de Bruin G. DeCook Corni¢ Vroom John Boereyne John van Rheenen Vincent Buntingghter Brummel Gene van Zee Ebenezer Reformed Church Don de Prenger Knoxville Veterans Hospital Knoxville Reformed Church Lydia Goeman Belmond Bernice Henrick Baldwin Wisconsin Central Colege Betty den Hartog Tracy Douglas David Tracy An Dwight Dougeintema Keith Chicago Zephyr Chth Holland Herold de Bru Jake de Haan Pel Aaron Brummel and M . Duffus Harry Loosa C. G. Versteegh Walter Versteegh Oskaloosa Versteegh Terry Douglas Kenneth Linda Douglas Wayne Lympus Marengo Ernest Wilson New Sharon Fridning de Prenger R. S. Duffus Southern Utilities Creston Raymond de Reus Darrel L van Rocket Brotherhood and Everready County Farm Herman Hasselman Gerrit van Zomeren C. H. Bogaard Dick van Zee Ray Don Hartog Des Moines John den Hartog den Hartog Glenda Michael McLean College Springs Mark de Prenger Ily Jake Veldhuizen Elmer Veldhuizen Fort Riley Kansas Lou van Heukelem Mahaska Hospital Robert Widdel Dewar Frank van Haaften R. E. Bannister H. M. Veenschoten Schoten Ig Veenschotens John de Prenger de Pren Dette Ten Pella Wiliam de Jong Anthony de Jong Pele Clarence Perkins Clarence van Zee Jay Jursday Nest Steenholek Charles Archweiler Laters J. A. Zunk Herman Ed Vand C. M. Vroom Jeanette Beekhuizen John Boerelyn H. Vander Klay J. A. van Zonk Jerry Prenger Leighton Herman Meppelink Leon Rus Margaret All Meppelink John Vander Hart Patricia June Dé Jong Wilma Joan de Young Pella Christian High Henry Vande Voort Birs Anna Bandstra Queen Esther Circle Jacob B. Dahm

Elmer Veldhuizen sent to Fort Riley for training

The article notes Elmer Veldhuizen has been sent to Fort Riley Kansas for military training. Several local residents are listed with visits and events including Lou Van Heukelem undergoing surgery at Mahaska Hospital and many social gatherings at area churches and homes. Prolonged notices detail community life, visits, and recent marriages and anniversaries.

Portland visitors and local health notes in brief

Seven family members including his sister and Mr and Mrs Charles White and Christine of Portland Oregon are mentioned. Mrs Earl Brummel was confined to her home last week with a severe attack of tonsillitis.

Charles White Christine Portland Oregon Earl Brummel

Marriage joins Ralph Hoksbergen and Lois Van Kooten

The marriage of Ralph Dale Hoksbergen and Lois Jean Van Kooten was held Thursday evening March 20 at the Leighton Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Hiram Van der Klay officiating. The couple resides on a farm near Taintor and are well connected in Peoria area society.

Christ John B. Monsell Ralph Dale Hoksbergen Ray Hoksbergen Lois Jean van Kooten Gerrit’ van Kooten Near Leighton Leighton Christian Reformed Church Hiram Vander Klay Taintor Arthur Hoekman Wiebe’ de Vries John Vos Helen Vos Flint Michigan Chicago Anna Vander Melen Christian School Manhattan Montana Peoria Christian School Marion Tysseling Peoria Warren River Bridge Slykhuis Peter Westercamp Don Hall Eugene Allender Pella I Christian Reformed Church E. Nibbelink Bonna John van Wyk Gerrit A. de Jong Arlene Carol de Jong Mee Celine” Roeveryk William Vander Molen Pine Rest Psychopathic Hospital Grand Rapids Henry Nibbelink Rus Tracy Huyser Ohio Illinois Connie Vander Linden Lord

Death of Mrs Anne Wielard at 94 in Sully area

Mrs Anne Wielard, aged 94, died at her granddaughter Mrs Leendert Maasdam’s home near Sully. She had lived with her granddaughter for several years. Funeral services were at the Third Reformed Church of Pella, with burial at Oakwood Cemetery.

Anne Wielard Leendert Maasdam Sully Jennie Vander Kolk Third Reformed Church Pella Oakwood Cemete Leo Stoll Des Moines Charles Vander Kolk

Rural Box Improvement Week Noted In May News

The bulletin records social visits across Pella Monroe Sully and Otley communities including Robus Vander Kolk Verwers Van Zante and Verwers families. It also notes a Rural Box Improvement Week with post office guidance on white painted mail boxes and stencil sets from Otley. Jasper De Raad recovers from Veterans Hospital surgery in Des Moines.

Raymond Robus Johnnie Bruce Pella Charles Vander Kolk Marion Verwers Dr. Verhey Harold van Zante Monroe Henry Wielard Leendert Maasdam Anne Lanser Near Sully Jasper de Raad Veterans’ Hospital Des Moines Wilson Maxwell Carnahan William Verwers Bonnie Darlene Cordell Rodney Maxine Slykhuis Norman Robus Post Office Department Otley Neal Willemsen Dean Henry Willemsen Charles Vander John Hopkins Attica

Prompt to send soybeans for germination test now

The Iowa State College seed testing lab can complete soybean germination tests and return results in under three weeks if samples are sent promptly. Laboratory manager E P Sylvester expects a rush of samples.

Iowa State College Seed Testing Laboratory E. P. Sylvester

Planting Time Nears Amid Slower Services

As planting season approaches the area, residents brace for slower services and potential delays. Local providers warn customers to plan ahead and seek early assistance to avoid interruptions during peak farming periods.

Robins Reported Returning by Waukon Resident

Pete Cambell of Waukon was among the first observers to note spring robin arrival. She spotted a pair of robins on March 6, signaling the season’s early bird movement.

Pete Cambell Waukon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sully News Arietta M. Terlouw Henry Maasham H. Harthorn Jackson Wyo Ralph Vander Zyland Gilbert Stravers Case Harthorn Joe Harthorn Kors Harthorn Dorothy Dick Veldhuizen Jacob Koning Washington Melvin Veldhuizen Arvin Westra Oscar Rozendaal U. S. Marines Leighton News G. G. Versteegh Brom’s Hatchery Pella, Iowa Peoria News Herman A. de Jong Dearbornwood Bros Carlana Dearborn-Wood Bros Dearborn- Wood Bros. Combine P.T.O Pella Supply Co Cornie van Roekel Mgr TION Otley News Chas. Vander Kolk Cox Feed and Supplies JH. Shinn Hatchery Robins Penney’s FEA Bryant Pella Plumbing & Heating Co
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