Pella area Easter visitors and travel highlights
Christmas and spring travel fill the Pella area as Mr. and Mrs. Chester Beintema and son Thomas visit relatives, Mr. Beintema flies to Chicago and New York for speaking engagements, and families from Des Moines Dubuque Grand Rapids and Calvin College students return home for Easter week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Beintema
Thomas
C. Kooyman
Pella
Mr. Beintema
Chicago
New York
California
Worship Services and Local Bible Notes
Church notices list Second Reformed Church morning services and a Central College A Cappella Choir concert led by Laurence Groeters with Marilyn Spoelstra and Robert Sherman soloists. Catholic Mass 8:30 each Sunday. Local residents’ Easter visit notes include Mildred Bishop, Sally In’t Weld, Pete Dorothy van Engelke, and others visiting Ames, Pella, and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College A Cappella Choir
Laurence Groeters
Marilyn L. Spoelstra
Robert Sherman
Second Church Concert and Sacred Broadcast Notice
Second Church presents an evening program titled The Eighth Commitment with a Foster music concert directed by Miss E Huyser after the service at 611 East First Street Grand Rapids will renew a sacred concert April 15 at 8 13 p m The Reformed Chapel of the Air broadcasts Sundays over KB OE Oskaloosa from 2 4 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East First Street
L. van Laar
Punta
Foster Music
E. Huyser
Reformed Bible Institute of
Grand Rapids
Reformed Chapel of the Air
KBOE
Oskaloosa
Christ of the Forty Days sermon at First Reformed Church
The First Reformed Church announces morning worship at 11 with The Christ of the Forty Days a sermon about life’s deeper realities. Sunday School at 1 with Gods People in Bondage. Evening service at 6:30 with What About Angels. A cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman J. Ridder
Ilph H. Pronk
Assoe
Yes M
ELF
Third Reformed Church Sunday Services and Temple Time Broadcasts
Wilbur R. Ringwalda, minister, leads morning worship on Grace of Christ with Sunday School and activities listed. Evening programs and radio broadcast times include Temple Time on KBOE KNWS and KYEL with Dr Henry Bast delivering a timely message and Temple Time choir music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur R. Ringwalda
Jr. C. E
Interme CE
KBOE
KNWS
Kyel
Henry Bast
Temple Time Choir
Trinity Reformed Church Sunday Services Announced
Wm. C. De Jong minister hosts morning worship on Franklin and East Third Streets at 10 a.m. with The Origin of Sin. Sunday School lesson People in Bondage followed by C. E. and youth activities. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. presents Better Than Sacrifice with a cordial welcome extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. de Jong
Franklin and
East Third Streets
Jr C. E
Raymond Vol
First Baptist Church Announces Series On Life Questions
Everett G Ward minister leads a First Baptist Church service with Sunday School for all ages at 10 40 am Nursery care provided Youth and adult classes meet at 6 pm Baptist Youth fellowship groups and 730 pm worship service An upcoming Sunday April 15 features Sioux Falls College A Cappella Choir in a public concert open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Independence
Everett G. Ward
Bonde
Baptist Yorth
Sioux Falls College
Church of the Open Bible Sunday School Lesson
Leo De Prenger leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m with a lesson titled Return from Captivity presented by Les son at the Church of the Open Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF the Open Bible
Leo de Prenger
Local health notes from Ottumwa area hospitals
A long list of hospital admissions, discharges and recoveries from Mercy Mahaska Mayo Clinic and University Hospital. Notables include Mrs Harley Terpstra returning home, P W Van Gorp a setback at University of Iowa City, Corwin Redman discharged from Mercy after three days, and Alvin Rietveld later hospital stay. Also mentions Mrs James Veenman in Grand Rapids and several others from Leighton Otley Pella and Long Beach area with minor surgeries and recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. van Gorp
University Hospital
Iowa City
Corwin Redman
Leighton
Mercy Hospital
Henry J. van Ekeren Sr
Mahaska Hospital
Wiliam G. Wing
Ben Blommers
Paul Dykstra
Route 2
Minnie van Haaften
Sie
Carroll M. de Forest
Jayce C. Steenhoek
Alvin Rietveld
Otley
Mercy Hopital
Takewig
Ronai Lee Groenenboom
Harlen Groenenboom
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minnesota
Vernon Hartgers
Sully
Don Dykstra
Anthony Nunnikhoven Jr
End Time Prophetic Film Show At Nemaha Parish
Morning worship at 10:30 includes a sermon by Pastor Overcomer. Evening evangel 7:30 features Nessare and discussion on The Rewards of the End Time. On Wednesday April George Kaiser of Nemaha will show The Red Plague filmed in five countries including Russia. Public invited. Girls Teen-age Art Club meets Friday at 7 pm at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ah Davis
Nessare
George Kaiser
Nemaha
Russia
Pam
Reformated Home Mission broadcast notice
Rev. G. Lubbers serves as missionary on the Reformed Witness Hour every Sunday morning at 7 30 a m over radio KBOE Os kaloosa delivering religious programming to followers and community listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lubbers
Reformed Witness Hour
KBOE
Oskaloosa
Obituary: Henry Van Rheenen Dies After Illness
Henry Van Rheenen born November 12, 1882 near Pella died Saturday April 10 after several months of illness. He married Mage Mathes October 6 1900 and they farmed near Galesburg before retiring to Pella. Survived by wife six daughters four sons two brothers five sisters and several grandchildren. one son preceded him in 1929.
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Henry van Rheenen
Dliam
Elizabeth Bogaards van Rheenen
Pella
Ie Fami
Merson Street
Mage Mathes
Galesburg
William
Valentine
Reusner
John
Agnes
Clarence Wittenburg
Neal Heemstra obituary from Monroe Iowa era
Neal Heemstra 66 born January 9 1892 in Vriesland The Netherlands died April 1 1958 of a heart attack at his son Marion Heemstra's farm home in Monroe Iowa He married Edith Baker February 14 1912 and farming remained his life The couple had two children Marion of Otley and Kathryn Wayne Lubberden Monroe Heemstra survived by wife two children two sisters Grace Heemstra Pella and Mrs Will Brunia Des Moines five grandchildren and was preceded in death by his parents two brothers and one sister Funeral services were held at Monroe Methodist Church April 3 1958 with interment in Monroe Cemetery The Sunset left by Mrs Grand Caring flowers by Mrs Harold Bowie and Mrs Belle Mullins casket bearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Heemstra
Marion
Tryntjer Koostra Heemstra
Vriesland
Netherlands
Edith Y Baker
Monroe
Hee
Tony
Otley
Kathryn
Wayne Lubberden
Will Brunia
Des Moines
Grace Heemstra
Pella
Heemstra
America
Garden Chapel
Monroe Methodist Church
Orin Youne Hiating
Grand
Harold Bowie
Belle Mullins
Marion Hulleman
Frank Brunia
Rick Hulleman
Nathan Brunia
Edward Shannon
Bill’ Brunia
Death of Dick F De Jong near Sully Iowa 1883 1958
Dick F De Jong born May 1 1883 near Iowa died March 26 1958 at home in Prairie City Iowa aged 74 years 10 months 24 days. Survived by wife Johanna Kruseman two sons Walter and Art six grandchildren two brothers Floris and Peter F. He joined Bethany Reformed Church near Sully and married in 1911. Interment details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick F. de Jong
Floris de Jong
Anne Marie (Thomassen) de Jong
Iowa
Prairie City
Sully
Jesus
Bethany Reformed Church
de ‘Jong
Johanna Kruseman
de Jong
Prairia City
Iowa, 14 Years Ago. Mr. de Jong
Walter
Art
Floris of
Peter F
Pella
Death of Harry B De Cook Hints Iowa Roots to Evanston
Harry B De Cook died at Evanston Illinois hospital on Thursday April 3 1958 aged 65 years 7 months and 10 days He was born on a farm near Pella Iowa to Stephen De Kook and Engelene Van Zee on August 24 He studied in Pella and graduated from Central College An incomplete obituary fragment notes his early life and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston, Ill
Harry B. de Cook
de Cook
Pella
Iowa
Stephen de Kook
Engelene van Zee
Central Col
Births and obituary notice for Alvin De Wild
Mr and Mrs Alvin De Wild became the parents of Michael at Mercy Hospital in 1915. He taught briefly at Central Academy and Sac Public Schools. He joined University of Illinois faculty in 1924 and Northwestern University in 1930 where he remained until his death as an assistant professor. He wrote on corrective work and advocated for handicapped people. A World War I veteran, he lived at Evanston YMCA for 25 years. Surviving are sister Rebecca Sprague of Sacramento and brother John De Kock of Orange City. Funeral April 7, 1958, Pella Iowa with interment at Portergrove Cemetery. casket bearers and military honors listed.
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Central Academy
Sac
University of Ilinois
Northwestern University
Evanston, Ill
Evanston
Big Brothers Association
168Th Infantry
Brainbow
Grove St
Rebecca Sprague
Sacramento
California
John de Kock
Orange City
Iowa
Alex de Geest
Stephen de Kock
Julia Adair
Arthur de Kock
Cornelia Muller
David de Kock
2Nd Reformed Church
Tella
Ill
Presbyterian Church of
van Dyk-Duven
Pella
R. J. Ongnn
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Leighton
Portergrove
Fred Whalley
de Heus
Jesse de Geest
Reuben Geest
Boyd Adair
Harry Adair
Albert de Kock
Stephen de Cook
van Veen- van Hemert Post
Van Dusseldorp Family Welcomes 10 Lb Baby Son
Mr and Mrs Carl E Van Dusseldorp of Grand Rapids Michigan are the proud parents of a 10 lb 0 oz son born Wednesday April 2 The Van Dusseldorpps have three other children The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Van Dusseldorp of near Oskaloosa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. van Dusseldorp
Grand Rapids
Michigan
van Dusseldorps
Henry van Dusseldorp
Oskaloosa
Glewens Welcome Son In Watertown Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Glewen of Watertown Wisconsin welcomed a son on Wednesday April 2 The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs J C Den Hartog of Leighton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Glewen
Watertown
Wisconsin
J.C. den Hartog
Leighton
Harris Nieuwsma Welcomes Daughter Sheri Lyn Sue
Mr and Mrs Harris Nieuwsma of 1206 Washington Street announce the birth of a daughter, Sheri Lyn Sue, born Saturday April 5 at Mahaska Hospital in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Nieuwsma
Washington Street
Sherilyn Sue
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Van Heukelom couple welcome daughter in Hamilton
Rev and Mrs Norman Van Heukelom of Hamilton Michigan announce the birth of a daughter on Friday April 4. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Albert Nibbelink and Mr and Mrs G R Van Heukelom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman van Heukelom
Hamilton
Michigan
Dad Ruth
Albert Nibbelink
G. R. van Heukelom
Ves Marvey Welcomes Daughter At Mercy Hospital Os
Mr and Mrs Dean W Ves Marvey announce the birth of their daughter born Sunday at Mercy Hospital in Os. The event adds a new member to the family with details provided in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean W. Ves Marvey
Mercy Hospital
Osloosa
Vis announces birth of son James Walter
Mr and Mrs Walter Vis of Grand Rapids Michigan announce the birth of a son named James Walter weighing 10 pounds 11 ounces at St Marys Hospital on Saturday April 5 He has two brothers and two sisters in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Vis
Grand Rapids
Michigan
James Walter
St. Mary's Hospital
Joneses Welcome Son Vincent Paul at Methodist Hospital
Mr and Mrs Richard Jones announce the birth of their son Vincent Paul born Sunday April 6 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moin. The family requests continued prayers and good wishes as they celebrate this new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Jones
Vincent Paul
Methodist Hospital
Des Moin
De Cook couple welcome daughter Carla Ray
Mr and Mrs Arvin J De Cook of Des Moines announce the birth of their daughter Carla Ray on Thursday April 3 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J O De Cook of Pella and Rev and Mrs R J Lubbers of Archer Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvin J. de Cook
Des Moines
Carla Ray
J. 0. de Cook
Pella
R. J. Lubbers
Archer
Iowa
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Tou Ann le Cocq
Ed le Cocq
Union
Wilma Vander Waal
Anthony Ver Meer
Lonie le Corq
Cof Dubuque
Mr. le Cocq
Mike Ruiter
Mr. Ruiter
David Cooke
Davie
Marion de Zwarte
Dave
Edward Cooke
Detroit
Rev. Cooke
Tracy
Town
Thomas Boslooper
Harold Taylor
Coopersville
Owen Taylor
Kathy
Hutchinson
Kansas
Robert Erlandson
Martin van Zee
Dick Vander Laan
Sara van Buren
Vander Laan
Arlene Goemaat
R. van Essen
Jennie Wouda
G. P. de Jong
Hoekstra
Hester Veenstra
William van Dort
He Veenstra
Frank de W. F. Bousquet
de Dhen
P. W. Var Gorys University Hospital
Ralph Jaarsma
Eastern University of Iowa
Junella Ver Meer
Ruth van Arkel
Calvin College
Gysbert Ver Meer
M Leonard van Arkel
Cornie
Jay Vander Hart Jr
Van
Gorp
Dordt College of
Estella Dahm
Dake ‘Dahm
Jeane Beckhuizen
Dord College
Tawa
Lewis Arkema
Cees V Sos Af Sully
Orey Arkema
Farnsworthy
Mr Jon, Lowworth
Miss BR
Lincoln, Nebraska
Lea An
Duane Pethoven
Debbie
St. Is
Missouri
Albert
M Michi
John Geem
Richard Cook
Cristi
Verle Ver Dught
Nettie de Gooyer
W. W. Sadler
Stuart Meulpolder
University of Iowa
Beth Brom
Iowa State College
Ames
Ray Brom
H. H. Sadler
Dodge
C. Howard
Earl Atkins
Son Sneier and Cain
Woodward, le
Pela
Second Reformed Church
Mildred Bishop
Clinton, Towa
Earl Bishop
Lyon
Clinton
Sally
Dorothy van Engelke
J. Vani Engelhoven
Calvin Col Ce
Mrs. C.F. Dy
Bill Sr
Arizona
Colorado
John Olivier
Mesa
Gerri Veenendaal
Denver
Maquhar
Paren
M. M. Dockendorf
Court House
Knoxville
Mercury
Vermeer Mfg
Chevrolet
Dick Cave
Willard Lancerak
Meyer Langerak
Carrie Muilenberg
George Browning
Cindy
Newton
Edward Brand
Holland
Lewis Brand
Richard Melard Milwin
E. J. Renaud
Henry Roefel
Charles Sipkema
C. J. Dykstra
Rotra
St Louis
E. Hollebran
Charles de Winter
Nes
Hollebrands de Winter
Sand
Yon
Des
Jobs Schultz
Tie Confere
Pol
Vander Pol
Herman
Andrew N. Andy
George T. Pinches
The
Bible School
Ministry of the Word
Milo Vander Krol
Osk
Pinches
Colfax Sale
W. F
Ares
Guernsey
Celfac
Consiencour
Callas
Colfax Sale Company
Clippinger
Shields and
Brites
Earl and
Bill Shields
First National Bank
Colfax
Felco
Freddie Sez
Hygromycin
First Reformed Church
Third Reformed Church
Trinity Reformed Church
First Baptist Church
Harley Terpstra
Ottumwa Hospital
Kenneth Zylstra
Quentin P. Zylstra
Gerrit Vande Voort
Frank Westra
Minnie
Worp Borgman
Carolyn
Diller Vander Ploeg
Nellie
Jake Klein
Gertrude
John Boles
Long Teach
Calif
Anne Mayer
Gerrit Poortinga
van Rheenen
Reformed Church
Betheny
PROT
Reformed Home Mission
DE Wild
Alvin de Wildecame
Michael
Glewen
Nieuwsma
Wes
Andrew Schippers
William Stursma
Marion Vink
Ver
Ploeg
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