Locals recount travels and hospital news from Pella
A lengthy Pella community column records visits by local families to kin in Knoxville Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. It notes military transfers and training, hospital stays and recoveries, church collections, and upcoming moves including Lorraine LeCuey entering Denver nursing school and Jeannette Ne Geus’s appendectomy recovery. The bulletin lists rainfall totals, local weather notes, and minor civic notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enward Wyberit
Jane
Daniel
Waterloo
Wrybenca
Second Christian Reformed Church
Frank Stubenranch
Knoxville
Barbara van Sittert
Chicara
Lorraine LeCuey
Melba
J. McBeath
Perry
Denver
Colorado
Alice Winswinkle
W. Veris
Michard Bevin
Williamsburg
Annville
Ted Ne Boer
J. McDonald
Monroe
Mouweling
Jeannette Ne Geus
JF. Clark
John Onstine
Worthy Boden
Gulf Port
D. C. Thomas
Sally de Cook
Nellie Vance
Bridge
Mark Rillihan
Des Moines
Marie ‘Tandy
D. O. Thomas
Sara Wormhoudt
Mahaska Hospital
Oskalooss
Suory
Eugene van Zee
Leighton
Mercy Hospital
Don den Burger
Leightons
Mahaski
van der Krol
Taintor
Mercy
Fred Lautenbach
Southwest
H. K. Pals
Dicky Lautenbach
Hearing Aid Demonstration Coming to Pella Hotel Pell
A national hearing aid demonstration by Audi- A technician from Dex Moines will visit Pella at the Hotel Pell on Tuesday August 26. The event aims to showcase the Audi-phone fitting to meet individual needs and extend services to those with hearing difficulties. Public notice promotes accessibility and support from a well known organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella Telephone — Laboratorie
Audi
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Audi-phone
Fleming Bldg
Des Moines
Towa
Third Birthday Ted Leads Pella Contingent in Remarks
In Pella Ted praised local supporters and thanked neighbors for kindnesses and assistance in his business of selling paper. He joked about future plans, saying he would no longer worry or run around when the time came. Anna Maw Ver Beek departed for Washington DC to work in the Navy Department after visiting relatives in town. Henry Vander Ark and Gerrit Vos visited Des Moines Veterans Hospital for treatment updates, while Gerrit Kleins had arthritic concerns. The De Bruyns and Schippers hosted visitors from Galesburg and Albin, with extended family returning home after a weeklong visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Kine
Heo
Mr. Kings
Pella
Anna Maw Ver Beek
Washinton
D.C
Navy Department
Coweck
Henry Vander Ark
Lesion Em Mander
Des Moines Veterans’ Hospital
Ed Vos
Gerrit 1
Vos
Gerrit Kleest
Darrell de Bruy
Larry Dean
Galeshur
Willis Schippers
Albin
Anthony Schippers
Marvin
Radio Work for Signal Corps Trainee and Mechanic
The Civil Service Commission announces many radio related jobs in the U S Signal Corps. Trainee Repairman earns $1440 with options including training or prior radio experience. Mechanic Learner earns $1020 with three months training then three months at $1440. Open to men and women 16 and older, 1-A eligible may join Enlisted Reserve. For details contact Civil Service Secretary or local offices in St Paul Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Corps
U.S. Signal Corps
Signal Corps
Civil Service
U. S. Employment Service
U. S. Civil Service District
Post Office and Customhouse
St. Paul
Minnesota
Obituary for Frat D Watts a 55 Rock Island native
Frat D Watts aged 55 died August 15 at his home after five years of illness. Born December 24, 1873 in Pella Iowa he moved with family to Bona parte before 1808 and married Oswald in Davenport on September 2 1900. A machinist by trade for 44 years he retired and was a member of a local lodge. Survived by two children and their spouses. widow and J of Bonn Hills will hold services at Knoxeh church with burial at Rock Island Memorial Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Watts
Twelth Street
Rock Jeland
Seth
Pella
Iowa
Bonaparte
Rock Ishind
Watts
Oswald
Davport
Blu Smith
Sud
Fiy Ae
Pee Alm
Bonnof
Rock Island Memorial Park
Moline
Dispatch
the of Peace
Im Sonic Order
Peter Schakel obituary born December 25 1876
Peter Schakel son of Gertrude and John Schakel born south of Pella on December 25 1876 died suddenly at home Friday August 14 1942 at age 65 years 7 months 20 days. He was predeceased by his parents one brother four sisters and his wife Jennie Bogaard whom he married February 1899. They had four children Reuben and Virgil of Pella Mrs Leonn Cosey of Tucson Arizona and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Schakel
Gertrude
John Schakel
Pella
Jennie Bogaard
Reuben
Virgil
Leonn Copsey
Tucson
Arizona
Evelyn Eve toef Santa Menicss California obituary
Evelyn Eve toef of Santa Monica California died April 2. He left a wife and two surviving children Mark Nailite La na denn and Bernice Sehakel Copsey Leerett as well as sisters Mrs. Gertrude Van Rackel Mrs. Lulu Vander Linden of Pella and Mrs. Minnie Kool of Oskaloosa. He lived near Pella most of life and was a member of the Fi Reformed Church of Pella. Funeral services were held Tuesday February 2 at 2 pm at the First Reformed Church with Roy Arhamp in charge. Interment was at cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velyn Eve
Santa Menicss
California
Bern
Mark
Nailite
Nichildren
Bernice Sehakel
Copsey Leerett
Gertrude van Rackel
Lulu Vander Linden
Pella
Obituary: Gysbert Van Dusseldorp Dies in Prairie City
Gysbert Van Dusseldorp born in the Netherlands to Monroe Laurens, died after confessing his faith as a young member of the Reformed Church. Survived by wife and children, Leo Dusseldorp and Hen Laurens families, three grandchildren, four brothers John Leonard Arthur Jacob, and four sisters Hilda Gertrude Kaosje. Funeral at 2,200 o'clock in the Reformed Church, burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neth- 1
UsTh
Monte
Visser Ins
Monroe
Gertrude Laurens
Prairie City
Heath
Vex
Leo Dusseldorp
Hen Laurens
John
Leonard
Arthur
Netherlands
Jacob
Tella
Towa
Hilda
Gertrude
Kaosje
Nelands
Oakwood Etery
Pella
William Van Genderen obituary from Sully Iowa
William Van Genderen dies at home in Sully Iowa survived by four sons and eight daughters with grandchildren and siblings listed. Funeral services scheduled for August 20 at home and 1:30 at the Birs Reformed Church Sully with Rev Ralph Menning officiating. burial in Sully cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William van Genderen
Sully
Taintor
Leonard Sully
John
Lynnville
Peter
Killluit
Paul “van de Kamp
Henrie Poyner
Ile
Tennessee
Peter Kleinpast
Mollan?dale
Minn
Ruth Ver Stee
Boston
Mass
Lyle Brand
Newton
Bernard Kooi
Lynn
Tunis
Reuter
Grinnell
John van Genderen
Stickney
S. Dakota
Steenhoek
Anamos
Mary Eysink
Pella
Dora van Peursem
Ocheycdan
Town
Jacob Vander Syde
Pell
Kirst’ Reformed Church of
Lces
Birs Reformed Church of
Ralph Menning
Ver Plocs Family Reunion At Edmundson Park
The Ver Plocs announce a family reunion to be held at Edmundson Park in Oskaloosa on Friday August 21. It will be an all day picnic. Monz Ver Moog, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmundson Park
Oskaloosa
Monz Ver Moog
Local youths seek work for board and lodging near Wich School
Rural job seekers from country areas offer to work in town or on farms while attending Wich School. Interested parties are asked to call Blue 77 or Black 306 for arrangements.
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Wich School
Want Ads and Rentals Near Taft and Independence
Ambiguous classified items list for sale and rent across multiple addresses. Includes livestock White Australorp chicks, a former Buer Kens home at 515 East Rat St with repaint and interior updates, 509 East or Wagon Factory office, and sept 1 date for tire sale or beauty shoppe rental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buerkens
Eastrat St
A. D. Versterg
Broadway
Taq Tire
Salesman Wanted Get in the Feed Business
Job notice seeks a salesman to join a feed business. Emphasizes permanent work, steady investment, seed pay, and potential earnings up to SH5.00. Prefers someone from a farming background and living on a farm. Plain community notice with unclear phrasing and broken sentences.
For Sale Marion County School Books Silth andth Grades
Used school books offered for sale in Marion County for students in sixth and seventh grades. Contact Henry Vox at a Street by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Henry Voxa
Cards of Thanks and Sympathies In Memoriam Note
A family expresses gratitude for friendship and sympathy during the loss of a relative and father. Listed are Mrs G. 16 Van Dusseldrop, Mr and Mrs Leo Van Dusseldorp, and Mr and Mrs Ben J Larry and Leslie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand
Ensnd
van Dusseldrop
Leo van Dusseldorp
Elaine
Ben J. Larry
Leslie
Card of Thanks for Mushanet Schakel Family
The Schakel Family expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for kind acts and expressions of sympathy after the death of Peter Schakel father and husband. Tokens of regard are gratefully acknowledged.
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Mushanet
Peter Schakel
A Stranger in a Strange Land Listed for Pella Readers
A local want book titled A Stranger in a Strange Land is highlighted as a must read for every Pella citizen and visitor. The narrator or organizer, identified as ary of Pelly, presents an artfully told account designed to engage the town’s readers.
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Carl Salto
Los Angeles
Toth
Earl Spooner
Tama
Arnold Schipper
Cedar Rapids
Washington St . Aunst Lith
Tunis Pett Na
Mon
Lansing
Alines
Luella
Clarice Rozeboom
Mette
Mrs. Mettsns
Rozeboom
Donald Cummin
Tunis Sonts
Waltian Boseh
Malick Die Qital
Thanatin Ray
Gerall Bysdam
Thershal Wands
Legion Club Koen
Bevien
Pellyls
Will Creasties
Hopital
Maine
Mer Heobdss
Gries Na
Vande
Mrs. Mesper
Kivir
Learith
Des Vinrelear
Betty Veierehur
Colombe
Willian de Reus
Harold den Besten
Camp Carson
Colorado Springs
Donald Siaxrdema
Mrs
D. W. Vos
Dan Suate
Daves
Palla Super
Dan
Mraierson
Hasescat
Teresa Cind
Teen Owerker
Alfred Resmid
Ie Pelis
Henry Kiya
Tadivena
Beatard
Dehy
Bryn
Jerry Les
Th. G
Bette Ver Meer
Christian Reformed Church
First
Chr. Reformed Church
iSunday
Mao
Revard Mie. OG
Kev
Aia Mas
A. Haverbaat
Calit Pee
Geervin
Kol
Vanders
Gert
Marie Anith
Ann Aperat
Berrybaa
I. K. Pals
Ted King
Kirk Fuller
Fullers
Mr. Fuller
Ankeny
Washington
Hoeksema
Carpenters
Doris Dockendorff
Auga
Doris Jean Dockendorf
Main
Ruth Klaaren
Shirley Hocksema
Judy Cook
Shirley Tait
Betty Steenhock
Peggy Kuyper
Anna Hagens
Marlene Intveld
Delores Intveld
Marilyn Ver Plorg
Lou Ann LeCoc
Sandra Kay
J Koopmans
Sandra
Mary Jane Braashart
Front Peace Street
Koopmans
Bonnie de Jong
Sherrie Koop
Sandra Koopmans
Bobbie Gilbert
Sara Davis
Joan Gilbert
Shirley Gilbert
Sally Jo Ver Dught
Darlene Braafhart
Buddy Jarman
Fred D. Watts
Gysbert van Dusseldorp
Ver Ploeg Reunion
Marion County State Bank
Pella, Iowa
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Krankslin
South Ponti
Pontiac
Viram Hatchery
Synalfalt
Schakel
Pella’s Central Park
de Bruys Funeral Home
Vogelaars
Hammer Mills—Inc
Usgelaan
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