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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1965

Page

8

Local residents share summer travels and visits

Robert Pratt of State College Iowa Junior worked at the Ella Chronicle this summer and performed with the Tyrone Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. Otley’s Mr. and Mrs. Murray Van Hemert returned from a 22 day Alaska trip via Alcan Highway and Alaska State ferry, visiting Juneau and five Canadian National Parks en route, with side trips to Yellowstone and the Black Hills. Numerous families from Pella and surrounding areas hosted visitors and hosted extended stays, including Van Zee, Vander Wal, Van Estveldt, Van Gorp, De Geus, and others, as they spent vacations, attended schools, and traveled to Michigan, California, Washington, and Missouri.

Robert Pratt State College Iowa Ella Chronicle Tyrone Guthrie Minneapolis Bob Guthrie Anton Checkov Murray van Hemert Otley Alaska Prince Rupert B. C Juneau Ice Caps Canadian Yellowstone National Park Black Hills South Martin Nelson Barbara Marion van Soelen Mer Fine van Soelen Nts Connie Vander Wal Marion Iowa City Fort Riley Sas Kenneth Vander Wal Frank Blackman Hollywood California Pella Connie Vanden Berg Blackman Rex Weddel Des Moines Lester Blakeley Knoxville Don Andrews Blackmans Detroit Michigan Los Angeles Marilyn de Geus Marion de Geus Route 2 University of Minneapolis NDEA Ames Vernon de Vries Syourn de Vries Ozarks Dan Vander Linden Paul Scholte Walker Sadler Bess’ van Zee Dora Willemsen Kate Thomas David Nimmo Monroe A. A. van Zee Ruth Medema Jackie Walster Joe Harpstead Leisure Lake Trenton Missouri Homer Vander Mey Grand Rapids Gene van Zee Vander Mey van Zee S. H. Vander Zyl Madeline Herbert Vander Zyl Newton Georgetown Vail Colorado Jack Sixsmith Nancy Ottumwa Ver Heul Mabel Hoksbergen Henrietta Henrietta Ver Heul George Woklivend Gerard Gosselink Curtis Eldred Riverside James Dunsmoor Judy Lori Clinton Iowa Dunsmoors Eldred Paragould Arkansas Oskaloosa Church of Christ Jacob van Wyngarden Henry van Wyngarden Everett Washington Wilbur de Jong Oak Harbor

Dismissals and Admissions at Pella Community Hospital Updates

A series of patient moves at Pella Community Hospital shows multiple discharges on Friday and Monday, with several admissions to Pella Community Hospital and to nearby nursing or other facilities. Names include Mrs. Ben Stouwie, Donald Roorda, Paul Zylstra, Mrs. Mina Carpenter, Mrs. Yella Menninga, and Willer Vander Ploeg, among others, with various counties and cities referenced.

Ben Stouwie Pella Community Hospital Donald Roorda Paul Zylstra Mina Carpenter Pella Community Nursing Home Yella Menninga Reasner Willer Vander Ploeg Fella Community Hospital Kaulemeemstra Pella Luesaay Wonie Davis Dallas Myron Weicn Knoxville Ella James Jones Jella Community Hospital Larry Groenendyk Leignion Maulaska HoSpital Weunes- Gay James Vanue

Thursday Plane Trip to Medices Lake Visit Mother

Mrs. Bailey plans a 12 day trip by plane to Medices Lake New Jersey to visit her mother. Mr and Mrs Charles Bailey of Brooton Minnesota will visit their friend Mrs Elsie Van Zante during the same period.

Medices Lake New Jersey Charles Bailey Brooton Minnesota Elsie van Zante

Birth Announcement for Earl Hamre’s Baby Boy in Pella

Mr and Mrs Earl Hamre of Pella welcomed a baby boy on Saturday at Pella Community Hospital. The birth details appear incomplete in the report but confirm a new arrival from the Hamre family in Pella.

Earl Hamre Pella Hos PI

Vander Werff baby Krista Lynn born in Pella

Mr and Mrs Larry Vander Werff of Reasnor announce the birth of a 7 lb 9 oz baby girl Krista Lynn on Thursday August 12 at Pella Community Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Andrew Hiemstra Route 2 Pella and Mr and Mrs Alfred Vander Weriff of Reasnor

Larry Vander Werff Reasnor Krista Lynn Pella Community Hospital Andrew Hiemstra Route 2 Pella Alfred Vander Weriff

Local Reunions and Meetings Notice for August 19

Thursday August 19 events include the Mein ders reunion at Carroll Town, Van Wyk reunion at Sully Park Sully, Poverty War meeting at Memorial Hall Knoxville at 8 p.m., Van Om men reunion at Edmundson Park Oskaloosa at 6 30 p.m. Also Old Time Old Settlers Day at Lynnville on August 18 with basket dinner and Coal Ridge ladies aid with Mrs Gil ford Franklin on August 19.

Meinders Carroll Town van Wyk Sully Park Sully Knoxville Thurs van Ommen Edmundson Park Oskaloosa Lynnville Coal Ridge Gilford Franklin

Community events and reunions listed for late August

A sequence of local events includes a teen dance at the Country Club from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. with 25 cent admission, a Heaven and Home Hour concert at First Baptist Church featuring Rev. Merrill Dunlop and Joey Bochenek, a Van Hemertenic event at West Market Park in case of rain at Legion Hall, a Newcomer's coffee at Kiwanis Park, the Zwank and Matches reunions at Shelter House, a Karr picnic at Auld's Park, and a Marion County Sheriff’s possee rodeo at the Marion County Fair grounds on September 11 and 12.

First Baptist Church Merrill Dunlop Joey Bochenek Westrket Park Legion Hall Newcommer’s Kiwanis Park

Brine News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Reunions

Mrs. Marie Swank and Mrs. Nettie Geenen joined Mrs. Agnes Vos and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Sjaardema to Sully last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Wayne Kunze of Morrison Oklahoma visits her father C Watertor after seven years apart. Jean Watertor of Ames visited her father last Sunday. Mrs. P H Van Zee and daughters with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ward Chariton called on Mrs. Van Zee's sister and attended the family reunion last Friday evening.

Marie Swank Nettie Geenen Agnes Vos Jake Sjaardema Sully Wayne Kunze Morrison Oklahoma C. Watertor Jean Watertor Ames P. H. van Zee John Neighbor Gordon Ward Chariton van Zee Bert van Lingen

Newspaper advertising revenue gains in 1962 lead all media

Newspaper advertising revenue totaled 3.6814 billion in 1962 versus 3.6231 billion in 1961, a 1.6 percent rise. Newspapers accounted for 29.7 percent of total dollar volume, the strongest share among media.

Obituary for Mathew Hoksbergen of Pella Iowa

Mathew Hoksbergen 69 who died August 7 1965 in Des Moines is remembered in funeral services August 10 1965 at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home Pella with James White officiating. Burial with military honors by Van Veen Van Hemert Post 89 at Oakwood Cemetery. He was born February 23 1896 near Pella and married Alta Mae De Haas January 31 1919. Surviving are three children Bernice Marion Den Adel Andrew Lee and Betsy Ann plus eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He served in World War I and was a member of the Pella Gospel Chapel.

Mathew Hoksbergen Columbus Street Pella van Dyk- Duven James White van Veen-Van Hemert Oakwood Veterans Hospital Des Moines Mathew Andrew Ann van Gorp Hoksbergen Alta Mae de Haas Sully den Burger Leighton Kuyper Pella Block and Tile Co Matt Bernice Marion den Adel Oskaloosa Andrew Lee Hoksbergen Betsy Ann Newton Burch Evanston Marie Andrew van Huizen Raymond Denver Colo Cornie Harvey Arthur Irene Walter de Kock Prairie City Elizabeth Henry Aalbers Faye Wm. A

Mrs Barney J Brom 1883 1965 Pioneer of Pella Dies

Hattie Meyer born June 14 1883 at Pella married Barney J Brom March 28 1905. Survived by husband son Raymond Brom two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Aug 12 from Van Dyk Duven Chapel with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Pella Hattie Meyer G. G. Meyer Barney J. Brom Brom Barney Raymond Brom Beth Ann Bruce Manger Seattle Washington Bernard Brom Charles Mary Beth Manger Kate Elk Starkenburg California Gerrit Meyer Chicago Peter Meyer Bert Meyer Havannah Cuba Second Reformed Church of

Poverty War and Plan for Economic Opportunity Act

A nonprofit will administer surveys and run a program with a staffed operation across four counties. After needs are set, plans go to Washington for approval with 90 percent federal funds and 10 percent local funds, then 50-50 in two years. Gilmour notes in kind payments can cover initial costs and local welfare funds may shift to EOA use. the act could cost 2 billion but save welfare 10 billion. The act will be explained at tonight's meeting.

Marion Washington Gilmour EOA

Pella Christian High School Faculty Roster Expansion

Pella Christian High adds two masters degree staff, Harold Bruxvoort English education and Richard Williams music, to a 1960s roster including principal Paul De Jong chemistry physics and several teachers across history, science, languages, and home economics. The list shows a full faculty of M A or B degrees with roles in English, Bible, history, science, music, and administration.

Thorton Junior College Calvin College Roseland Christian School Harold Bruxvoort Drake University Richard Williams Vander Cook William Dieleman U. S Raymond Klyn Melvin Kruis Jorena Ryken Cornelius Rylaarsdam Case Vande Ree Richard Vander Laan James Vedders Jay Weldhouse Abe Willems Ruth Ver Meer Albert A. van Zee

Legion and Auxiliary hold annual family picnic

SANDRIDGE The annual family picnic for American Legion and Auxiliary members was held Tuesday evening August 3 at the Shelter House with 33 in attendance. After supper the Auxiliary held a short business meeting, presided by newly installed president Mrs. Faye Visscher. The Executive board recommendations were accepted and paid up membership cards were handed out by Mrs. Dora Baer. The vote approved recognizing all current bills for payment.

Sandridge American Legion and Auxiliary Shelter House Auxiliary Faye Visscher Dora Baer

Legion Auxiliaries Set Meeting for September Seventh

The next regular Auxiliary meeting will be at the Legion Hall on Tuesday evening September 7. Attendees at the prior event included Mrs Playthscot Richart, Mrs Rober Taylor, Mr and Mrs Connie Vanden Berg, Mr and Mrs Peter J Zwank, Mr and Mrs Gary Gezel, Janet Gezel, Mr and Mrs William Frandt, Mrs Margaret Van Ekeren, Tom Van Ekeren, Mrs Nick Koopman, Miss Rose Mary Fuller, Mr and Mrs John G Vander Werf, Mrs Ella Vander Beek, Mrs Alice Hoeksema, Mr and Mrs Robert Van Zante, Gary, Mr and Mrs Vernon Roorda and Gayle, Mrs Hattie Vos, Mr and Mrs Jess De Raad, Mrs Faye Visscher, M. M. Dockendorf, Mr and Mrs William Van Hemert.

Legion Hall Play Thscot Richart Rober Taylor Connie Vanden Berg Peter J. Zwank Gary Gezel Janet Gezel William Frandt Margaret van Ekeren Tom van Ekeren Nick Koopman Rose Mary Fuller

County Line Blue Belles earn ribbons at Jasper County Fair

The County Line Blue Belles 4 11 entries received blue and red ribbons across foods and baking categories at Jasper County Fair. Karen Buckley earned a purple ribbon in canned food advancing to the State Fair, while Janet Vanden Berg and Buckley placed third on the judging team. Demonstrations featured Easy Cheezee Sandwiches by Mullins Steenhoek and Eggs All Ways by Buckley and McConoghey, with Steenhoek serving as reporter.

The County Line Blue Belles Jasper County Fair Dianna Mullins Phyllis Steenhoek Karen Buckley Janet Vanden Berg Joyce McReynolds Diana Mullins Sue Buckley Janis McConeghey

60th Wedding Anniversary Honored Couple McLennan

60th anniversary celebrated for Mr and Mrs Dave McLennan of Waverly on June 27 at Mac Sayers home. The couple spent most of their married life on a farm near Marengo.

Dave McLennan Waverly Mac Sayers McLennans Marengo

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