Local notices from Pella area residents in 1965 Chronicle
Norman Ver Ploeg and Dale Fleck join 4-H team aiming for state fair in Des Moines. Cpl. Edward L. Uitermarkt returns from Germany to 409 Pence St. in Pella. Multiple visits, travel, and family news from Oska loosa area residents including Vander Hoek, Vander Beek, Me nning, Blommers, Lankelma, and Van Hemert. Polio case and brain tumor operation update. Bon nie Vander Beek at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital. Robert Van Zee discharge from air force. Vivian news on community members and upcoming trips to New York and Holland. Community events included picnics, weddings, and hospital stays.
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Norman Ver Ploeg
Robert Ver Ploeg
Ighton
Oska- Joosa Fair
Des Moines
Dale Fleck
Leighton
Robert John van Zee
Mig
Martin van Zee
Pella
Air Force
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Texas
Robert
Herman Vander Streek
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Ray K. Vander Linden
Monroe
Mercy Hospital
J. E. Ver
Dingeman Boys Serving in Tank Battalions
The Dingeman brothers and cousins are listed serving in tank battalions and related units. James Dingeman enlisted February 1962 and serves in Camp Chaffee Arkansas. Duane and Pav Dingeman joined in 1954 with addresses at Fort Knox and Camp Chaffee. Wayne Vander Pol entered service July 26 1954 and serves with a tank battalion at Camp Chaffee Arkansas.
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Dan Dingeman
James
Duane
Pav
Daniel Duane Dingeman
U. S
Med
Combat Command
Camp Chaffee, Arkansas
Pvt
Wayne Vander Pol
Camp Chaffee, Ark
Opening of Public Schools Postponed To Tuesday Aug 31
The Board of Education changed the coming year calendar delaying the start to Tuesday August 31 due to the state fair. Pella High School band of 70 will perform at the fair Monday. Students may attend the fair and still begin on August 31 or September 4. Teachers meet August 28 and 30 with a board-teacher gathering on August 28 evening.
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Board of Ducation
Pella
Des Moines
Iowa Hosts Nearly 400 Chemical Plants Across State
Iowa reports about 400 firms in chemical and allied product processing. In 1951 the industry employed 5,875 people with a value added by manufacture surpassing 71 million dollars. Iowa Development Commission notes 370 processing companies had plants in various locations.
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Iowa
Iowa Development Commission
Soldiers' Addresses in War Service Rosters
Pvt John W De Roos U S 26798670 Co A 45th AIB 5th AVMC Division Pvt Bert Vander Werff U S 55388949 Co I 130 Inf Regt 40th Inf Division Fort Lewis Washington Harry Vander Veer 8 A 3246060 CTR School San Diego Calif
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John W. de Roos
U. S
Co. A
45Th
AIB
AVMC
Camp Chaffee, Arkansas
Bert Vander
Harry Vander Veer
San Diego
Calif
Iowa Chemical Industry Growth and Diversified Economy
The text notes Iowa's broad chemical sector including oils and fats, inorganic and organic chemicals, drugs, botanical products, fertilizers, paints, varnishes, soaps, cosmetics, gases, pesticides, disinfectants, and agriculture chemicals. It reports nearly 50 new chemical plants since 1945 contributing to a valuable, diversified state economy.
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Iowa
Obituary for Gerrit A. De Vries of Otley Iowa
Gerrit A. De Vries son of Anne De Vries and Margaret Dunnick born July 3 1882 northwest of Polla Iowa died August 4 1954 aged 72 years one month one day Married Blanche VanderWerff February 27 1909 she died January 12 1919 He married a second time April 1 1925 to a wife who survived with two daughters Gertrude Mia Dave Jabaai Prairie City and Bertha Mrs Gary Roorda Hollandale Minnesota two stepdaughters Mrs Marion Boot Pella and Mrs Bert Verhey Hollandale Minnesota Eight grandchildren one sister Anna Mrs Tice Kaldenberg Otley and one brother James Laurens Iowa Preceded in death by one sister and two brothers Mrs Lucy Vander Kamp Ed and Andrew De Vries Baptized November 29 1914 Otley Reformed Church Member in full communion Second Funeral services August 6 1954 1 30 p m Van Dyk Funeral Home 2 00 p m Second Christian Reformed Church Dr P Y De Jong officiated Entombment Oakwood Cemetery
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Gerrit A. de Vries
Anne de Vries
Margaret Dunnick
Polla
Iowa
Blanche VanderWerff
Gertrude
Mia
Dave Jabaai
Prairie City
Bertha
Gary Roorda
Hollandale
Minn
Marion Boot
Pella
Bert Verhey
Anna
Tice Kaldenberg
Otley
James
Laurens
Lucy Vander Kamp
Andrew de Vries
P. Y. de Jong
Oakwood Cemeery
De Vries Family Sends Sympathy and Flowers
Mrs. Gerrit De Vries and children send tokens of respect with sympathy and flowers, expressing condolences to those grieving nearby.
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Pathy
Gerrit de Vries
Obituary for Mary Tollenaar of Pella at 85
Mary Tollenaar daughter of John died aged 85 years 3 months 8 days. Married William Vander Linden November 16 1886 at 17. Survived by four children Dan W John W Alta Clarence Pope and Johanna plus eight grandchildren 21 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Preceded by husband and others. Funeral August 11 1954 at 10 30 a.m. First Methodist with Dr Beythe Jong officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
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Mary Tollenaar
John
Johar
Pella
William Vander Linden
Dan W
John W
Alta
Clarence Pope
Johanna
First
Christian Reformed Church
Van
Bey the Jong
Oakwood Cemetery
Thanks to Friends and Family for Gerrit A De Vries
Expressions of gratitude are extended to friends neighbors and relatives who showed kindness during Gerrit A De Vries illness and near and after his passing We gratefully acknowledge all acts of sympathy and support from the community and church friends during this time
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Gerrit A. de Vries
Thanks to neighbors for kindness after mother's death
The Vander Linden family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who showed kindness during our mother Mrs. William D. Vander Linden’s illness and after her passing. We gratefully acknowledge flowers sent as tokens of sympathy from her loving children.
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William D. Vander Linden
Dirk Doedyns Dies at 71 with Funeral Thursday
Dirk Doedyns, 71, passed away on Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 12, at 10:00 a.m. from the Van Dyk Funeral Home with Rev. H. Vander Kam in charge. Interment will follow at Graceland.
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Dirk Doedyns
E van Dyk
E Rev. H. Vander Kam
Graceland
Mrs P H Spoelstra Dies in Denver at 76
Mrs P H Spoelstra nee Susie Dieleman dies at her Denver home aged 76 years six months and twelve days Funeral services set for 10 30 a m Saturday August 14 at the Pella Garden Chapel. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
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P. H. Spoelstra
Susie Dieleman
Denver
Colorado
Pella Garden Chapel
Oakwood Cemetery
Clifford Van Ekeren Dies of Heart Attack in Osceola
Clifford Van Ekeren born in Pella November 20 1919 died July 29 1954 at age 34 after a heart attack while at work in OsKaloosa He married Darlene Frye September 1944 and served in World War II stationed in the Aleutian Islands for 32 months He was employed at Ideal Manufacturing Company in OsKaloosa for five years Survived by wife a son Ray four brothers and two sisters Funeral conducted July 31 at Wilcox Garland Chapel with Rev M Dwight Walker officiating Burial Forest Cemetery with military honors from American Legion post Harry L Anderson and Veterans of Foreign Wars post Clarence Gook
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Clifford van Ekeren
Henry van Ekeren
Pella
Darlene Frye
Ideal Manufacturing Company
Oskaloosa
van Ekeren
First Ave. West
Aleut Islands
Darlene
Ray
William
Kenny
Alvin
Gerrit
Fairfield
Henry Petersoa
Eva
Florlor
Thank You Note for Loss of Dear Son and Husband
We thank neighbors friends and relatives for the kind acts after the death of our dear son husband and father. Your sympathy and support are deeply appreciated during this sad time.
Thanksgiving for support after loss
The message thanks Brother and Mrs. Cye Coller for support to the Tigers and words of comfort. It also expresses appreciation to Doctors R. M. Martin and Myron Bos for assistance, and gratitude for flowers and cards. Signed by Dallene Van Eiéeren and Danny, with brothers and sisters.
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Cye Coller
R. M. Martin
Myron
Bos
Fenry
Ekere' Dallene
van Eiéeren
Danny
Charleston Earthquake Shakes City In August Event
A severe earthquake struck Charleston South Carolina in August causing damage across the city. Officials reported aftershocks and calls for assessments of buildings, infrastructure, and public safety measures as residents began repairs and aid mobilization.
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Charleston
South Carolina
Distinctly distant town audience reacts to opera house event
The report notes the eastern town appeared distinctly far away though no damage occurred. The audience at the Dubuque Opera House reacted with notable interest and enthusiasm despite the distance and fragmentary details.
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Dubuque Opera House
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