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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1951

Page

6

Our Men in Military Service Dr R J Bartley Called Back

Dr R J Bartley, a medical officer, was recalled to service last October and reported to Pensacola Florida on October 15. He served there until orders for overseas duty sent him to San Francisco on March 17, and he has arrived in Japan. His address is Lt Gig RL Bartley MGU SN Fusion 120 Navy 3923 FPO Francisco CA. He plans to return to Sully to resume practice after his tour.

Pensacola Florida San Francisco California Japan Gig. RL. Bartley M

Addresses of Men in Service

Pvt. Henry R. Nieuwsma U S 55093715 Co I 8rh Bks 196th Inf Camp Carson Colorado Pvt Harold Vos U S 55093718 Co G 86th Inf Regt 10th Inf Division Fort Riley Kansas Pvt Herman Tibbeel U S 55093700 Co G 86th Inf Regt 10th Inf Di Pvt El Jacob Rus U S 55092709 9301 TSU ORD Ard B T C APG Aberdeen Proving Grads Maryland

Henry R. Nieuwsma U. S Co. I Camp Carson Colorado Harold Vos Co. G Inf Fort Riley, Kansas Herman Tibbeel U.S Inf. Reg el Jacob Rus Tsu Ord Ard B.T.C. Apg Aberdeen Proving Grads Maryland

Richardson Couple Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Joe Richardson former Kingsley Iowa residents marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary at Aberdeen The couple wed in Iowa in 1881 and lived on a farm for more than 35 years in the area Last year 35500 Americans were killed in traffic accidents

Joe Richardson Kingsley Iown Aberdeen Iowa

County 4-H Talent Show Draws Marion County Crowds

Twenty-one clubs from Marion County 4-H performed skits songs and acts at the Marion Theatre in Enosville on Wednesday April 4. The event featured Mistress of ceremonies Maxyne Ackerson Iris County President and Master of Ceremonies Robert Brooks with Grand Finale directed by Mrs. Maxine Kline and Mrs. Merwin Tollingshead. Local officials and parents praised the entertaining performances and club members thanked volunteers and the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce for support.

Marion County Marion Theatre Enosville Maxyne — Ackerson Iris Robert Brooks Heys’ County Max Kline Merwin Tollingshead Everett Knedy Clarence J. Hansen Dier Knoxville Dhuo Knoxville Ber of Commerce Cherri Chix Dallas Franklin Friends Healthy Hnetters Merry Maids Dr. Merry Maids Sr. Snappy Diers Tee’ Va Boosters Brs Washington Nage Tail Victory Boo Wonds County Line Fellows L's Lake Prairie Township Meleber Mi-T We-X-L

Unified effort aims at one stop soil conservation service

Secretary Brannan orders soil conservation and PMA to move county personnel into unified offices. SCS technicians will align with Marion Corn Soil Conservation District and PMA to coordinate permanent practices funded by PMA. The plan emphasizes proper land use and leveraging land’s natural capabilities across agencies. Hugh H Bennett’s principles guide USDA soil conservation efforts.

Charles F. Brannan Who Marion Corn Soil Conservation District PMA SCS J. Lyman Eells Hugh H. Bennett Brannan Wellington Brink Washington Bennett Brink USDA

Obituary of Henry F. Johnson of Pella Iowa

Henry Frederick Johnson longtime Pella resident, Buffalo-born son of Wilhelmina and Gerrohn, died after a short illness. He served as city councilman, alderman, and mayor of Pella, contributing to public life from 1880s to 1928. Survived by two children, two grandchildren, funeral April 14 at Garden Chapel with Rev Clifford Perron. burial Graceland Cemetery.

Henry Frederick Johnson Wilhelmina and Gerrohnesen Buffalo, New Alsa Garden Chapel Clifford Perron Ile Pella A. Bo A.M. Hurial Graceland Cemetery

Benjamin Van Zante dies after illness at home

Benjamin Van Zante son of Herman and Dena died at his home on Wednesday April 11 1951 after a lingering illness He was born December 18 1887 on a farm northwest of this area He married Gertie Van Zee on February 11 1913 at Otley They farmed in Otley and Prairie City later living in Pella He was a carpenter and a member of the First Reformed Church of Pella Survived by his widow one brother and four sisters with several other relatives listed.

Benjamin van Zante Herman Dena van Zante Ile Pella Otley Gertie van Zee Prairie City van Zante First Reformed Church of Nellie John Andrew de Vries Mitchelville Celia Dick Vander Werf Monroe Dirkie van Waardhuizen Martha Gerrit Vander Wal Newton

Funeral Services Held for Beloved Local Resident

Funeral services were conducted Monday April 16 1951 at 1 30 p m from the First Reformed Church for a local resident. The Reverend A Haverkamp officiated and burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. The service noted the deceased rests from labor with works following.

First Reformed Church A. Haverkamp Oakwood Cemetery

Thanking Friends and Neighbors for Kindness to Benjamin Van Zante

The family of Benjamin Van Zante expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness during his long illness and after his death. They acknowledge sympathy, condolences, and flowers as tokens of respect from Mrs Benjamin Van Zante and siblings.

H. F. Johnson Benjamin van Zante Elizabeth van Zee

William Van Steenbergen dies in Kansas at 81

William Van Steenbergen, 81, brother of Mrs. John A. Van Pearsem, died March 22 at 10 am in Independence Kansas. Funeral services conducted by Rev Straks at Van Etten Funeral Home. Burial in local cemetery. Born August 4, 1870 in Pella Iowa, he farmed then worked for De Jong hardware Hospers after growing up on a farm and later married Long.

Orange City Pella William van Steenberken John A. van Pearsem Independence Kansas van Etten Straks Cemete William van Steenbergen Iowa Wm. van Steenbergen George Ben Hoeven de Jong Hospers Mar de Long

Local man rests after farming career in Independence

The deceased moved to Kansas and farmed until retirement in Independence. Survived by his wife and three sisters Mrs. Martin Klein and Mrs. Ed Bogaard of Pella and Mrs. Van Pearsem of Orange City. Preceded in death by an infant son and sister Mrs. John Vande Voort of Pella.

Kansas Independence Martin Klein Ed Bogaard Pella van Pearsem Orange City John Vande Voort

Elizabeth Van Zee dies at 90s in Pella Iowa obituary

Mrs Elizabeth Van Zee born January 10 1871 on a farm near Pella Iowa died April 11 1961 at 612 Washington St aged 80 years 3 months and 1 day She married A B Van Zee September 6 1898 who died in 1912 They had six children Gary Sarah Ther Esther Nelis Dora Will Ruth 11 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren and her brother Ira P De Cook Survived by many relatives she was member of Third Reformed Church and Dorcas Aid Society The family expresses sorrow and grief while looking toward a reunion in a place with no sorrow or tears.

Elizabeth de Kock Peter de Kock Angeline van Zee Pella Iown Washington St A. B. van Zee Gary Sarah

Card of Thanks and Service Details for Elizabeth Van Zee

A notice thanking neighbors for aid and sympathy following the death of Elizabeth Van Zee lists funeral details from Van Dyk Funeral Home and Third Reformed Church on April 13 1951 with interment at Porterville Cemetery. Rev L J Borst officiated. A stray sentence notes a wallaby defined as a small kangaroo.

van Dyk Funeral Third Reformed Church L. J. Borst Porterville Cemetery

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sally Doctor R. J. Bartley R. L. Bartley John W. Tibbeel A. US A.P.O H. H. Bennett Lyall I.dtltehel Forest Service Mor Wetmore International Power P.R. van Gorp, Leo Waits Henry F. Johnson Hare Aldern Son John Tilma Alfred Johnson Norman van John Salvage Pella Christian High Anne OF Green Gables the Christian High School Fowler Telephone Company Colfax Sale Colfax Sale Company Red Vos Croft John M. Buwalda Penneys 4Qniversary Heidenberg New Spring Brentwood House
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