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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1951

Page

8

Ava Dickinson Weds Jack Fisk In Soldier Church Ceremony

Miss Ava Dickinson daughter of Clyde and Mrs Dickinson married Jack Fisk son of Harold and Mrs Fisk at Soldier Lutheran Church. Pastor A C Lehman officiated as vows were exchanged with Ivan Olson singing and playing organ music. Guests included Betty Johnson Nona Christian and Donald Owens as bridesmaids ushers and ring bearer. A reception followed, cake cut by Mrs Don Kamerick, and gifts were arranged. The couple will live in Cedar Falls then Waverly where Mr Fisk teaches and coaches. Mrs Fisk will teach in Shell Rock.

Soldi Lutheran Ava Dickinson Clyde Dickinson Jack Fisk Harold Fisk Reasnor A.C. Lehman Ivan Olson Orphy Alc Lord Betty Johnson Hampton Nona Christian Neoshua Donald Owens Soldier Miss Johnson Miss Christian Owens Ralph Oldham Oldhams Howard Lyons Dunlap Don Kamerick Richard Anderson Floyd Flynn Omaha Toward Shol Moorhead Betty Lund Sandra Garey Loyd Straight Gordon Swenson Clarion Nelson Patti Severson John Wade Inga Outhouse Theo Whig Oscar Tanberg Omar Nelson John Dickinson Olaf Olson Lewis Melby Clara Father Berg Fisk Soldier High School Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls Ackley Groom Pella High School Navy Purks Fisks Waterloo Waverly Ndd

Engagement Announced For Jane Brown Van Hand

Mr and Mrs Ray F Brown of Huntington Pa announce the engagement of their daughter Jane to Van Derveer Hand son of Walter Hand and the late Mrs Mand of Plainfield New Jersey The announcement was made by Mrs Ruth Brown Omick sister of the bride at a home gathering July 8 The wedding is planned for October 12 Brown a Huntington High School graduate attended College and works in Monmouth NJ Hand a Plainfield High School graduate is a World War II veteran with four years in the Pacific theater He attended Central College and is with the Van Dyk Funeral home of Pella

Jane van Derveer Hand Walter Hand Korth Plinfield New Jersey Central College van Dyk Pella

Farewell party at Bokhoven home bids Lovers good health

Mr and Mrs I W Bokhoven and Mr and Mrs Wm Gosselink hosted a farewell for Mr and Mrs G Loverink and family last week at the Bokhoven home. The Lovers left for Denver to start a new home due to Mr Loverink's ill health. Neighbors and relatives attended, hymns were sung, a Dutch poem read, and a two course luncheon served before departure.

I. W. Bokhoven Wm. Gosselink G. Loverink Bokhoven Loverinks Denver Colorado J.P Isselink Hattie van Gorp H. W. Bokhoven Dena Anna

Pella Picnic Proclaimed For Holland Michigan Area

Residents invited to annual Pella picnic at Kollen Park on Wednesday August 8 lunch will be served and entertainment planned. Also note celebration honoring Mrs J W Van Gorp at her daughter’s home Friday July 27 with family present.

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Lynn Grove 4-H Club Girls Meet at Beason Home

The Lynn Grove Rockettes met at Roberta Benson's home on July 26 with twelve members present. Mildred and Dorothy Rolf joined the club, Marcile and Sue Wisgerhof demonstrated stain removal, and Fat Van Gorp spoke on wool care. Plans were made for the August 3 achievement day at Sully school.

Lynn Grove Rockettes Roberta Benson Mildred Dorothy Rolf Marcile Sue Wisgerhof Fat van Gorp Sully

Legion Auxiliary Meeting At Memorial Hall Tuesday

The regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be held at Memorial Hall on the evening of Tuesday, August 7 at 7:00 PM.

American Legion Auxiliary Will I Memorial Hall

Obituary of Jennie Vander Wilt from Pella Iowa

Jennie Vander Wilt daughter of Gerrit and Jennie Stam born August 6 1875 on a Pella farm Iowa. She married KR Van in 1896 and raised eleven children. survived by husband and ten children plus 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral July 20 1951 at First Christian Reformed Church with interment at Oakwood Cemetery.

Jennie Vander Wilt Gerrit, Vander Wilt Jennie Stam Pella Towa Bethel KR. van Minnie L. Vander Linden Tracy Jennie Anthony K Gerrit John Greeley Colo Wiliam ‘‘and_ Mathilda Pe James Des Moines Kenneth Denver Elmer Pel-la van Zee First Christian Reformed Church S. Vroon Oakwood Cemetery

Thanking Friends for Support in Loss of Mrs. K R Van Zee

The Family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during Mrs. K R Van Zee’s illness and after her death. They acknowledge deep appreciation for sympathy and flowers sent as tokens of respect and regard.

K. R. van Zee Richard Meyer

Born in Nykerk Gelderland to gainful roots Mrs Meyer

Sientje Meyer born June 9 1871 in Nykerk Gelderland Netherlands came to the United States with her family at eight. She died 1951 near Oskaloosa at 80 years 1 month 16 days. Married March 10 1890 to Richard Meyer who died October 29 1950. They had Emma Gerrit Vander Wilt Peter R and Martin. Survived by four grandchildren six great grandchildren three sisters and one brother. Funeral July 28 1961 at Co operative Garden Chapel officiated by Rev S Vroon. Burial Graceland cemetery.

Sientje Meyer Petrus Splint Evertje van Gelder Nykerk Gelderland Netherlands Oskaloosa Richard Meyer Emma Gerrit Vander Wilt Peter R Rehoboth New Mexico Martin Anna Kuiken Pella Archie Mendenhall Waco Texas Eva Cozad Newton Iowa Simon Splint Gertie Ver Heui Alice Beal John Splint Christian Reformed Church Sully Pel- In Christian Reformed Co-operative Garden Chapel 8. Vroon Graceland Cemetery

Birth, marriage, and death of Dick Baarda in Iowa

Dick Baarda born November 13 1903 in Marion County Iowa to Isaac and Hilda Baarda died July 25 1951 at Team Iowa aged 47 years 8 months 12 days. He moved with family to a Killduff area farm in 1905 lived 82 years then to a home near Grinnell. He married Julia Mae De Prenger November 17 1925 and they had seven children. He was a devout Christian who testified to his faith during his illness. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Dick Baarda Isaac Hilda Baarda Marion County Team Tie Killduff Grinnell Julia Mae de Prenger Sully Iowa Lord Jesus Christ

Obituary for Sully area resident with large family

Benjamin, who died in infancy and Klaus who died at 17, are survived by wife Wic and seven children, Ha Mac Huyser, Joyce Tui er, Tucille Nikkel, two home sons Brace and Dean, twin daughters Karen, plus seven brothers and sisters and many relatives. Funeral services were held July 27 1951 at 1 15 pm and 2 pm at Sully Community Church with Pastor Isaac Johnson and Reverend A Bennick officiating. Burial followed at Sully Cemetery.

Benjamin Klaus Wic Ha Mac Edward) Huyser Kellogg Joyce Hubert) Tuier Sully Tucille Edward) Nikkel Kellogie Brace Dean Karen K Grande John and Joe Ton William Sullys Sylas John’ Nikkel Will Jansen Lynnville Guy Blom Newton Sully Community Isaac Johnson A. Bennick

Mrs Kuyk Dies at 56. Rites Set at Second Reformed

Mrs. Ben Kuyk died at the family home on Tuesday morning July 31. She was 56. Funeral services will be held at Second Reformed Church at 2:00 PM Friday August 8, with Rev. K. E. N. Tanis officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. A longer obituary appears in the Chronicle on August 5.

Ben Kuyk Second Reformed Church KE. N. Tanis Oakwood Cemetery Kuyk

Church Notes Announces Services and Vacation Bible School

Rev C O Anderson and Rev Paul Hartman pastors. Sunday 9 45 Sunday School 11 00 Morning Worship with communion. Hartmans from Cuba lead 6 30 Overcomers Missionary Service 7 30 Evangelistic Service Spanish music. Wednesday 7 45 Prayer Service. Dorcas Group meets Friday for all day event. Vacation Bible School begins August 13 for two weeks all children invited.

C. O. Anderson Ielp Paul Hartman Cuba USA Fur Tough Overcomers Hartman Ladies Dorcas

Sunday Services and Sermon by Dr Douglas Straton

Clifford F Perron minister at 9 30 Sunday church school 10 45 with guest minister Dr Douglas Straton professor of philosophy and religion Central College delivering the sermon and presiding over communion service special music no evening services in August services Sunday August 12 1961

Clifford F. Perron Douglas Straton Central College Straton

Gritters Preaches on Mercy and Hardened Hearts

A church schedule lists Pastor M Gritters delivering a 9:30 a m service on Lord's Day, with a 1:30 p m continuation of the series on Romans 9 14 18 titled Mercy Harden ing, followed by an 7 80 evening service by Rev. Is land Rapids from Mich attendees.

Gritters Mich Island Rapids

Anthony Haverkamp Leads Sunday Church Schedule

Morning worship at 10 45 a m features guest preacher Rev Anthony G Van Zante. Sunday school discusses Christian principles in earning a living. Evening program includes Young People at 6 30 p m and Evening praise at 7 30 p m with Rev Van Zante delivering the message again.

Anthony Haverkamp Anthony G. van Zante A. G. van Zante

Christian Principles in Living and Evening Musical Programs

A church notices an upcoming Sunday schedule featuring minister Varible on the Christian Principles in Living theme. The Sunday Monn ce sermon asks Who Can Know The Heart. Junior C.E. topic centers on U's in our Community, with Intermediate and College groups planned. Moments of Music at 7 20 p m will feature the Christian High School alumni quartet performing gospel selections. Third church invites all to share in the pastor's closing service. The Reform Church in America radio broadcast Time-(Temple Time) at 2 00 p m on Sunday on KL 1540 ke Wate loo presents What is uest minister given by Rev ansmia, pastor of the Eighth ed Church at Grand Rap nN

Horst Var Ible C. E U's Christian High School Third Church Torsimple Reformed Church In America Sundation Wateloo Uest

Home for the Aged Echoes With Family Visits

News from the Home for the Aged notes visits from Mr Pete De age 80 and families of Van Sant and Geenen households. Willem Van Sant and Dirk Van Sant relatives are mentioned with Thelma, Gerrit, Willis, and Joe Vander Heuvel. Des Moines and Dessen of California connections appear. illness updates include Joe Vander Heuvel improving and Mrs C Den Hartog not well.

Pete de Willem van Sant Kilduff Clarence van Sant Mi Dauhter Thelma Dirk van Sant Oskaloosa Anton van Sant Gerrit Willis Dirk Geenen Joe Vander Heuvel Harnes M Vander Wilt Minn He Moines Dick T Langestraat Will Willem- Rillahan Dessen California Leendert

When Children Build a Shack Time Is Not Wasted

An opinion promoting constructive play as worthwhile when children build a backyard shack. Encourages tolerance for imperfection, sees social learning in cooperation, and urges not to discourage kids busy with a project that can keep them out of mischief.

Brother and Dentist Rivalry Over Name Change

A disjointed local item notes a brother and a dentist contending over a name change case. The fragmented text mentions Rene and El Vaao as possible names, with reference to a Sheldon family feud or takeover attempt.

Dy Sheldon Rene Sheldon

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Soldier Lutheran Church Dickinson Mra Fisk Arla Dickinson Jack Reasner Ray F. Brown Kuntington, Pa Jane Brown Holland Michigan J. W. van Gorp J. Vander Slurt William van Marvin Van_ Gorp South English Betty van Gorp Toss and David Vander Harts Lynn Grove Beason Legion Auxiliary Wisconsin Sharpe Studio Immanuel Reformed Church Clinton Gladys Mae Leusink Janesville Harris Glen Nieuwsma Nieuwama Helen Roos Cole Gerald Leusink Capron Wis Kenneth van Gent Sandridge Chronicle Mrs Church OF the Open Bible Protestant Reformed Church First Reformed Church ST. Mary Catholic Church Third Reformed Church Ansmia Grand Rapnn Advan Tage Pric Mrs. Mitten Wormhoudt and Kempkes
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