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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1950
Page
2
Last week Tuesday evening the Pella Merchants defeated Ivy by aS to 2 in a well played game on the local diamond. Vella collected three hits for 26 runs off Lajko, a former all state hurler in Des Moines, while Veldhuis pitched six hits allowed across seven innings.
A sprawling social column records visits by Reverend Harold Klein and Donna Keith of College Point, Ed Plette, Mrs. Arnold Schippers and family from Pella, and many others from Knoxville Des Moines and Otley. Table of travels includes trips to Bellevue Omaha and the Black Hills, hospital attendances, and church events. A Webster prize goes to Mrs. Donai in Des Moines while many relatives gather for funerals and reunions near Pella Iowa.
A brief scorenote states Green Motors defeated Pella Merchants 1 to 0 in an evening game. The readable line hints at a single goal or tally by Green Motors, with unclear details about players or times.
Pella Merchants defeated Green Motors 6 to 4 on Monday evening August 14. Raach pitched eight hits for Osky while Veldhi limited Green Motors to four. Hom hy MacClelland and Bert Barstra contributed for Pella, and B Ferguson homered for Osky. Upcoming games: August 17 Pella vs Percy and August 18 Merchants vs Johnsson Lawnmower.
A local swimming meet will be held at the Pella pool Thursday evening August 17. Everyone is invited to enter by paying a 10 entry fee at the check room. Parents and spectators may attend with no admission charge. Events include beginners, intermediate, and advance across the pool with various strokes and dives.
Six Marion County youths auditioned for the state fair livestock judging team. The squad traveled to Ames on Saturday, August 12, for a judging workout. They evaluated classes including three of baby beeves, one of beef heifers, two of market hogs, one of purebred hogs, and two classes of additional stock.
Will compete at this year’s event. A ration will be presented by John Van Zemeren and John S. Gosselink from the Lake Prairie Township club. An individual demonstration will be given by Dean Frey representing the Union-Polk 4-H club.
Pella Public schools plan expanded bus routes this fall with four buses and supplementary car service. Otley route and two Leighton routes are planned, serving Wheatgrow and Flint Ridge areas, with a potential north route over Sully Galesburg Road depending on rider interest. A south route near Porterville may also be added, plus cross river service toward Harvey Eureka District. Postal return cards issued August 1, requests replies by August 8 to aid planning.
Western or native ewes coming onto Iowa farms for stocking purposes should be wormed at once to prevent parasitic issues and ensure healthy lambing seasons. Farmers advised to follow recommended dosages and veterinarian guidance.
Pella Highs Little Dutch football team opens practice August 23 at 9:30 a.m. with equipment handout and freshman invites. Forty five players expected, seven returning lettermen: Lloyd Ballenger George Ikuta Joel Brummel Dick Mentink Carl Boat. Season opens at Sigourney then Indianola September through Monroe November 3 at Pella.
C W McDonald extension sheep specialist at Town State College urges immediate worming with phenothiazine to prepare flocks for flushing and breeding. Treat each sheep individually with 1 ounce phenothiazine and 1 to 3 ounces water, using caution to keep nostrils level and ensure swallowing to avoid fatal pneumonia.
Mrs. Johanna Van Zee born 1868 near Pella Iowa died August 7 1950 at 600 Main Street Pella She married Arie G Van Zee in 1898 who died in 1948 She survived by four children Ben Artie Mrs Dave Den Hartog Junella Mrs Clarence Bogaard Jean Mrs Cornelius Muyskens six grandchildren one great granddaughter Wanda Kay Furth ers two sisters and a host of relatives and friends Funeral services were held August 9 1950 at the Third Reformed Church with Rev Gerrit Men officiating Interment at Oakwood Cemetery
A family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during Mrs. Johanna Van Zee's illness and death. They acknowledge sympathy and flowers sent as tokens of respect and regard.
Mrs Josephine Sexton aged 85 died at 5 45 am Saturday August 12 in Des Moines. She lived with her niece Mrs Mae Sterrenberg and Raymond Vander Zyl on East Washington Street after coming to Des Moines three years ago. She was born in Eddyville Iowa and was the last of the Homers. Funeral services were held August 15 at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Des Moines with pallbearers including grand nephews. Burial in Masonic Cemetery Des Moines. She was a longtime resident of Des Moines and had previously lived in Pella. She was a member of Union Park Presbyterian Church.
Mrs Kate Vander Horst aged 72 died at 906 Franklin St Pella on Monday August 14 1950 Funeral services set for Thursday August 17 1950 at 1 30 p m from the First Christian Reformed Church Interment Oakwood Cemetery A fuller life story to appear in The Chronicle on August 24
Albert Van Heukelom born 1867 in the Netherlands came to Pella at six, married Josie Kupern in 1891, survived by widow three daughters and many grandchildren. He farmed then worked for Greeve Floral Co and moved to Pella Home for the Aged in 1945, died in 1950. Funeral services were held August 15 at Garden Chapel and Second Christian Reformed Church, Rev. Vander Kam officiating. Burial in Black Oak Cemetery.
We thank friends and neighbors who showed kindness to Albert Van Heukelom Van Heukelom and offered aid before and after his death. We also appreciate those who expressed sympathy and sent flowers. Aud and Children and Mrs. Albert Van Heukelom
Mrs Jennie Marshall Smith died Monday at the home of her son Raymond Smith near Sully Iowa. She was 74. She leaves two sons and two daughters. Funeral services are set for today Thursday August 17 at 2 00 PM at the Sully Community Church with Rev G R McGrighy and Rev Clarence Woollard officiating. Burial will be in Dairy Grove cemetery. A detailed life story will run in The Chronicle on August 24.
Mrs John M Van Gorp aged 61 died at her home east of Pella after a long illness Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held on a date to be announced by the family.
Friday August 18 1950 at 2 00 p m services were held at the First Christian Reform Church Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery for the deceased.
Maaike Postma aged 73 resident of the Home for the Aged died at Ma hoska Hospital on Tuesday August 15 1950. Funeral services set for Friday at 10:00 AM from Van Dyk Funeral Home.
The Des Moines Youth For Christ Crusade at the Iowa State Capitol lawn seats 5,000 with evangelist Dr. Mervin Rosell from Rochester Minnesota and features a parallel canvas tent at the Town Fair grounds. Interdenominational effort gathers hundreds of churches and civic leaders. Daily 7:30 p.m. services with 2:30 p.m. Sunday rallies, Labor Day 2:30 p.m. event. World Radio broadcast of Old Fashioned Revival Hour originates Sept 3 with Dr. Charles E Fuller. performances by Clarence Erickson and Herbert Hoover among others.
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