Locals note visiting relatives many from out of town
4LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beving and family of San Fernando California visit relatives in this area. Bonnie Kuyper returns from Europe with fiancé Doran Simmons meeting in Montreal. Numerous families travel for visits from Ohio Michigan New Jersey and Canada. Local residents register new cars in Knoxville and attend conferences and vacations in various states including Colorado Iowa and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Beving
San Fernando
California
Andy Klyn
Bonnie Kuyper
Bob’ Kuyper
Europe
England
Holland
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
Italy
France
Doran Simmons
Montreal
Canada
Kansas
Bonnie
Pella
Kuyper
Darwin Squibb
Black Hills
Sephus Tucker
Brecksville
Ohio
Mr. Tucker
C. R. Tucker
Local Families Return From National Park Trip and Dayton Visit
Mr and Mrs Pete Pleima returned home after nearly two weeks sightseeing through the Black Hills Badlands Yellowstone Denver and Colorado Springs Colorado. Accompanying them were Mr and Mrs Lester Klyn and daughter Carolyn of Lynnville. Carl De Goey Eldred Van Gorp Darlene and June Van Wyk also returned from a ten day Fayetteville North Carolina vacation visiting Arvin Van Wyk who is stationed with the armed forces. Frank Boot and spouse flew home from Dayton Ohio after five weeks visiting R A Dickensheets and son Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Pleima
Black Hills
Badlands
Yellowstone Park
Denver
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Lester ‘Klyn
Carolyn
Lynnville
Carl de Goey
Eldred van Gorp
Darlene
June van Wyk
Fayetteville
North Carolina
Arvin van Wyk
Arvin
Frank Boot
Dayton
Ohio
R. A. Dickensheets
Paul
Central College faculty earn PhD degrees at Iowa convocation
Two Central College faculty members Harriet Heusinkveld and Clyde R. Montgomery received Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the State University of Iowa at the August 18 convocation. Heusinkveld's work titled The Historical Geography of Population in Mahaska Marion and Monroe Counties in Town covered Pella area research and she has taught at Central since 1944. Montgomery's dissertation An Investigation of the Learning of Three Cases of Percentage in Arithmetic focused on schools in Virginia West Virginia North Carolina and Iowa including Pella Public and University Elementary in Iowa City. he joined Central in 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
State University of Iowa
Harriet Heusinkveld
Clyde R. Montgomery
Central
Salem College
West Virginia University
Hospital Admissions and Discharges in Local Area
With the Shut-ins Mrs Calvin Cruzen of New Sharon entered Mahaska Hospital last Sunday and returned home Monday. Louis Wanders of New Sharon was admitted to Mahaska Hospital last Friday. Marlyn Zylstra 18 month old daughter of Quin tin P Zylstra entered Mercy Hospital last Friday for hernia surgery and returned home Sunday. David Wilkins son of Jean and Mr Wilkins entered Mercy Hospital Tuesday for a tonsillectomy and left the next day. Arvin Van Hal son of Henry Van Hal of Route 1 Harvey entered Mercy Hospital on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Farmer
Ogden
Iowa
Arnold Schippers
Canada
Cathy
Schippers
Bernie Vander Linden
Michigan
Toronto
Howard
Michael Cherkala
Cleveland
Ohio
Calvin Cruzen
Newaron
Mahaska Hosital
Louis Wanders
New Sharon
Mahaska Hospital
Marlyn Zylstra
Quintin P. Zylstra
Route 1
Mercy Hospital
David Wilkins
Jean Wilkins
West First Street
Arvin van Hal
Henry van Hal
Harvey
David Willemsen
Warner C. Willemsen
Ruth Bandstra
Andrew Bandstra
John Ulrich
Broadway
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Connie van Dusseldorp
Marion S. van Dusseldorp
Route 8
Pella
Oskaloosa
Cornelius Jansen
Sully
Connie Vander Linden
Gertie de Jong
Arnold Wittenburg
Ben Fisk
Scarsboro
Nancy Beth van Gorp
Marion R. Heemstra
Otley
Local Hospital Admissions and Discharges Summary
Multiple residents of Otley Pella New Sharon Leighton and nearby areas are listed for hospital admissions and discharges. Names include Mrs John Hoogenakker, Merrill Lee Pol, David Willemsen, Ruth Bandstra, Mrs John Ulrich, Connie Van Dusseldorp, Gerlene Nieuwsma, Mrs Cornelius Jansen, Connie Vander Linden, Mrs Gertie De Jong, Mrs Ben Fisk, Nancy Beth Van Gorp, Marvin A Vos, Sherri Hart, Gerald Phippen, Mrs Marion Heemstra, Mrs Gerald Den Hartog, Mrs Charles Newendorp. Hospitals cited are Mahaska and Mercy in Oskaloosa and Des Moines. Several patients were treated for surgeries, infections, injuries, and observation with returns home noted.
Obituary for Martin Van Essen of Prairie City Iowa
Martin Van Essen born August 26 1901 three miles east of Otley Iowa died at home east of Prairie City Saturday evening at age 56 years 11 months 21 days He married Barbara Anna De Haas February 27 1926 at Otley and they have lived on their present home site 82 years He joined Otley Reformed Church at age 21 and later transferred to the First Reformed Church at Prairie City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin van Essen
Nichols
Anna Hiemstra van Essen
Otley
Iowa
Prairie City
Barbara Anna de Haas
van Essen
Memorial rites held for Prairie City resident
Sudden passing of a Prairie City man is mourned by wife Anna and three of his siblings John Van Esser of Chicago Otto Van Essen of Otley and Henry Van Essen of Pella Also three sisters Mrs Arnold Hiemstra Otley Mrs Govert Kamerick and Miss Emma Van Essen of Pella Preceded in death by parents and three brothers Body moved to Van Essen home for prayer services then memorial at First Reformed Church Prairie City Rev Arvin Roos officiated Interment in Oakwood Cemetery Pella Casket bearers were Walter Schut Paul Colyn Donald Niemeyer Arthur De Cook Doyle Van Essen and Cornelius Dikkenberg Two selections sung by Mrs Herman Van Zee and Mrs Herman Buitenwerf Have Thine Own Way Beyond the Sunset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
John van Esser
Chicago
Ill
Otto van Essen
Otley
Henry van Essen
Pella
Arnold Hiemstra
Govert Kamerick
Emma van Essen
Garden Chapel
van Essen
First Reformed Church
Prairie City
Arvin Roos
Oakwood
Herman van Zee
Herman Buitenwerf
Walter Schut
Paul Colyn
Donald Niemeyer
Arthur de’ Cook
Doyle van Essen
Cornelius Dikkenberg
Lewallen Rites Held for Woodburn Area Resident
Andrew J. Lewallen born April 12 1869 near Maqnon Ill died August 12 1958 at 89 in Oskaloosa Ia He married Emma Baker in 1890 and had three children Lila Vaughan deceased son H G of Cloverdale Oregon and Valeria Meserve of Pella Surviving are his son daughter five grandchildren thirteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews He farmed near Woodburn later ran a business then lived with his daughter in Pella The funeral was August 14 1958 at Van Dyk Duven Chapel in Woodburn with Rev William C De Jong and music by Judy In t Veld Owens Burial followed at Woodburn Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Lewallen
Maqnon
Ill
Emma Baker
Woodburn
Lews
Lila Vaughan
H. G
Cloverdale
Oregon
Valeria Meserve
Pella
Christian Church
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Tower Park
van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home
William C. de Jong
Judy In't Veld Owens
Laurence Grooters
J.T. van Zante
Ben Vogelaar
Elmer G. van’ Zee
Patricia Marie Van Berkum infant buried in Pella
Graveside services were held for Patricia Marie Van Berkum infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Van Berkum at the Catholic Cemetery in Pella. Father Paul C Albers officiated. Patricia M born in 1968 at Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa died the same evening. She is survived by her parents and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Marie
Andrew van Berkum
Jefferson St
Pella
Pel-la
Paul C. Albers
Patricia Miorn
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Beulah de Heer van Berkum
Cornelius Vander Werff obituary given life details
Cornelius Neal Vander Werff born October 21 1884 in Marion County Iowa died August 13 1958 at 510 Washington St Pella age 73 burial Hewitt Cemetery. Survived by wife Maggia Hols two children two grandchildren and three brothers with other relatives noted. Funeral August 16 Garden Chapel Funeral Home Rev William C De Jong officiating casket bearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Vander Werff
John
Barbara Vander Werf
Marion County
Iowa
Washington St
Pella
Town
Bessie Dearinger
Mabel
Lester Boat
Des Moines
Ruby
Delbert Schrader
Reasner
Maggia Hols
Galesburg
Garden Chapel
William C. de Jong
Hewitt Cemetery
John Peters
Everett’ Vandenberg
Garden
Arthur Vander Werff
Clarence Vander Werf
Dick ‘Vander Werff
Wayne Vander Werff
Howard Dearinger
Clifford Dearinger
Vander Werff To Receive Degree At Drake Summer Commencement
Jeanette June Vander Werf of Pella Iowa joins about 255 candidates at Drake University's summer commencement to be awarded a bachelor of science in education. She studied social science and will graduate August 22 at 8 p.m. in University Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette June Vander Werf
Bert Vander Werff
Pella
Iowa
Drake University
University Christian Church
Miss VanderWerff
College of Education
Van Houwelingen Leads U S Vets on Russia Tour
Dr. C Donald Van Houweling head of the U S Animal Regulatory Service from Oakton Virginia left Washington with five veterinarians on a tour of Russia and other European countries. They will visit veterinary labs in Russia and return to the United States in September. He is a former president of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Donald van Houweling
Oakton
Virginia
U. S. Animal Regulatory Service
Washington, D. C
Russia
United States
van Houweling
Pella
Pella Churches Welcome Visitors to Sunday Radio Sermons
Church notes invite all visitors and those without a church home to worship with Pella churches. Sunday radio sermons air at 8:00 am Temple Time with Rev Bast and a.m. Back-to-God Hour featuring Rev Todorsveld on KXEL Wallace. 2:00 p.m. Reformed Chapel of the Air on KBOE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Bast Aess
aTidorsveld
KXEL
Walloo
KBOE
Morning Worship and Evening Praise at Ringwalds
W R Ringwalda minister leads morning worship at 9 30 a m with a sermon titled The Use of the Law Sunday School at 10 60 a m. Evening praise at 7 30 p m features a sermon Moving Toward Sodom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ringwalda
Sodom
Calvary Cha Ref Church Maple At E Third Streets
Rev Marvin R Doornbos presides at Calvary Church services with morning worship at 9 30 and an educational sermon. Evening service follows at 7 30 with a sermon on The Knowledge of Mis ery giving emphasis to education themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Streets
Marvin R. Doornbos
Christ's Sheep Sermon at Trinity Reform Church
Franklin and East Third Streets hosts William C. De Jong, minister. Sunday school at 10:60 am followed by evening worship at 7:20 pm with the sermon Sailing With Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Reformed Church
Franklin and
East Third Streets
Wm. C. de Jong
Jesus
Christ at God's Right Hand Sermon Summary
Pastor M. Gritters leads a 9 30 Lord's Day service focusing on I Chronicles 36 9 10 II Kings 25 27 30 Matthew 1 12 and the theme Jehoiachin The Kingdom Fallen Apart Held Together in Christ. The message emphasizes that His Covenant remains steadfast despite failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gritters
Christ
Jehoiachin
Church of the Open Bible Sunday Services Schedule
Leo De Prenger leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Alvin Van Houweling as superintendent Morning worship at 10 30 a m features guest minister Rev Wayne Kelderman Overcomers group meets at 6 30 p m with Gerald Breen in charge Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with Rev Wayne Kelderman speaking Wednesday service at 7 45 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo de Prenger
Alvin van Houweling
Wayne Kelderman
Overcomers
Gerald Breen
World’s Record and Sun In Look at The Sun Service
The Second Reformed Church lists Thomas Boslooper as minister with a 9:46 a.m. sermon titled The World's Record and a 10:55 a.m. Sunday School session. Evening programs include a 7:30 p.m. program titled A Look at The Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Church
Thomas Boslooper
Morning and Evening Worship at De Jong Church
Dr P Y De Jong leads morning worship at 9 30 a m with Which Pleases God and a 7 30 p m evening service titled Lux ury and the Christian Life providing a faith focused program for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Y. de Jong
Alth
Finley Ave Baptist Ottumwa Hosts Guest Minister and Services
Everett G. Ward minister leads a 9:30 am worship service with guest preacher Rev. William Scott at Finley Ave Baptist Church of Ottumwa. Sunday school begins 9:30 am for preschool to grade six with nursery for toddlers. 10:40 am offers Sunday School for junior and senior high students and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett G. Ward
William 8. Scott
Finley Ave. Baptist Church of
Sunday religious schedule with services and address
The notice lists a Sunday School for all ages at 9 30 am with a special welcome. Lord's Supper at 10 40 am and Gospel service at 7 30 pm with a message by Jacob Vander Hart. On Tuesday at 7 45 pm there is prayer and Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Vander Hart
Jonathan the Ideal Friend service at church
Herman J Ridder and Ralph H Pronk will lead evening worship at 7 30 p m with the associate pastor conducting both services at 8145 pm Hymn Sing on the church lawn sponsored by the Junior League of the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman J. Ridder
Ralph H. Pronk
Assoc
Jonathan the Ideal Friend
Junior League of This Church
Breuklander Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary in Harvey
Mr and Mrs Cornie Breuklander of Harvey marked their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday August 17 A mock wedding was staged by their great grandchildren Steven and Shell Budding and grandsons Jon Snyder and Larry Breaklander Relatives from Madison Wis Hattie Emery Henrietta Wagamon and Bill Ausburn joined from Madison and Kiron Iowa Robert Budding family attended from Kiron About 118 relatives and friends attended and extended congratulations receiving many lovely gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornie C. Breuklander
Harvey
Steven
Shell Bude Ding
Jon Snyder
Larry Breaklander
Hattie Emery
Henrietta Wagamon
Bill Ausburn
Madison
Wis
Kiron
Iowa
Robert Budding
Familly
County Line 4 H Club Meeting at Vander Wal Home
County Line 4 H Club met August 18 at Janice Vander Wal's home. Janice Rus read roll and 10 members reported placement at the fair. Plans for the State Fair were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Line 4-H
Janice Vander Wal
Janice Rus
How Do You Rate Talk Opens Meeting Discussion
Janice Vander Wal presented a talk titled How Do You Rate followed by a pledge repetition before the meeting adjourned, signaling the deadline for the record book was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Vander Wal
Our Men in Military Service Breuklander Leaves For Orient
John R. Breuklander of San Francisco leaves for Japan to serve two years in the Air Force. He enlisted last April, was stationed at Oakland, and recently returned home on an 80 day furlough. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Breuklander of 1009 West Sid Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Roorda
Paul Roorda
Route 1
Navy
San Diego
Norman
Oklahoma
John R. Breuklander
APO
San Francisco
California
John
John Breuklander
West Sid Street
Japan
Air Force
Oakland California Air Base
Air Force enlistment notice for Van Essen
Robert Lee Van Essen, 18, of route 2, will enter the Air Force on Monday August 11 and begin basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio Texas. He hopes to attend an electronic school after training. Also listed are Evan Alan Vander Wert at San Diego and Pvt Elbert H Van Gorp at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee van Essen
Henry van Essen
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Insurance Optional For School Children
Low cost pupil insurance will again be available on an optional basis for all pupils in the new Pella Community School District. Cooperation with the State Education Association enables this through Horace Mann Mutual Casualty of Springfield Illinois. Registration blanks and full information will be sent home after the first day of school. Sample benefits under cover-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Pella Community
State Education Association
Horace Mann Mutual Casualty
Springfield
Ilinois
Births Reported in Oskaloosa Area
Mr and Mrs Raymond G Van Dyk became the parents of a daughter Pamia Rea on Friday August 15 at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa. Mr and Mrs Glen Foster of Lynnville are the parents of a daughter born Thursday August 14 at Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa. Mr and Mrs Lloyd L Upton of New Sharon are the parents of a son born Wednesday August 6 at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond G. van Dyk
Pamia Rea
Mercy’ Hospital
Oskaloosa
Glen Foster
Lynnville
Mahaska Hospital
Lloyd L. Upton
New Sharon
Mercy
Borgmans Welcome 9 IbA Ass at JerC Hospital
Mr and Mrs Glen Borgman of Route 2 welcomed their child at JerC Hospital in Oskalooss on Saturday. The event marks a new addition to the Borgman family with the newborn named IbA Ass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Borgman
Route 2
9 Iba
Peance
Agust Jy
Jerc Hospital
Oskalooss
Van Wyk couple welcome son in Oskaloosa hospital
Mr and Mrs Wilmer J Van Wyk of Lynnville became the parents of a son on Sunday August 17 at Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer J. van Wyk
Lynnville
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Klein couple welcome son at Mahaskar Hospital
Mr Roy Klein and Mrs Klein of Leighton announced the birth of a son on Monday August 18 at Mahaskar Hospital in Oska Joosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Klein
Leighton
Mahaskar Hospital
Oska- Joosa
Van Wyks Welcome Son at Mahaska Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ralph Van Wyk of Lynnville welcomed a son on Friday August 8 at Mahaska Hospital Osceola. Mrs Van Wyk is the former Lucille Van Zee of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph van Wyk
Lynnville
Mahaska Hospital
Oskeloosa
van Wyk
Lucille van Zee
Pella
Insurance coverage details for school accident protection
The document lists per pupil benefits: $600 for loss of an eye, $6.00 daily hospitalization, $30 for loss of a tooth, $37.60 for a fractured clavicle, $30 for a dislocated knee, and $75 for a fractured arm bone. Premium is $1.00 per pupil for accidents under school supervision. Coverage D adds transport protection to school activities. Kindergarten coverage is 25 cents less, or 75 cents for both A and D.
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Harold Anway
Susan and
Steve
Kansas City
Donald Crawford
Dudok Langerak
Long Beach
Paul Scholte
Louise Bruce
John Buerkens
Siebelt Hettinga
Don Hiemstra
Court House
Knoxville
William Ray
Ford
Lewis M. van Wyk
Pella Construction Co
International Truck
Pella Implement
Oldsmobil
Doris van Zomeren
Ramble
Everett de Vries
Pontiac
Frank Jaarsma
Rambler
Gerrit K. van Zee
Chevrolet
Jane Wouda
Mrs. R. van Essen
Monroe
Mina Baker
Memorial Union
Iowa State College
Ames
Grace Engbers
Jim Heynen
Orange City
Gerrit, Engbers
Mary van Rees
Nora
van Rees
E. Borgman
Gerald Verros
Elton Verros
Lawrence Rook
Christian Fellowship
National Christian Education Conference
American Baptist Assembly
Green Lake
Wisconsin
Albert de Joode
Franklin Brom
Jefferson Lake
Minn
William Vande Voort
Seattle
Washington
Charles E. Peck
Nell Willhoit
Blue Island
Illinois
P. T. Meride
Bill Baldwin
Raymond Kloot
Wyk
Colo
John Klootwyk
Dirk van Zante
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Iowa City
C. Tanig
Paterson, New Jersey
J. H. Kuiper
Russell Schwen
Scott
River Forrest
Kenneth Vander Linden
George Cummings
Arkansas
Peter Groenendyk
Wilbur de Jong
Abe Bos
Mrs. Case Vande Ree
Paterson
New Jersey
Vernon, Sneller
Leeann
Woodward, Iowa
Gerald Rysdam
Robert Tuinstra
Larry
Alice Tuinstra
Margaret
C. C. Philby
Donita
Santa Monica
Calif
Tom Porter
Elmer Hills
Minnie de Winter
Trai
Middletown
Conn
Frank Champagne
Bert Boat
Maple Lake
Tom
Camp Courage
Art Bokhoven
Bakker
Rus
Borden Davis
Davis
Chautauqua Park
Fairfield
Towa
Last Sund
Earth
Pel Re Chronicle
Jack Benning
John Hoogenakker
Merrill Lee Pol
Marion Pol
Gerlene Nieuwsma
Henry Nieuwsma
Marvin A. Vos
Ben A. Vos
Sherri Hart
Billy Hart
Madison Street
Gerald Phippen
Gerald den Hartog of
Charles Newendorp
East First Street
Gerald Meppelink
Rt. 1
Patricia Marie van Berkum
Cornelius (Neal) Vander Werf
Jeanette Vander Werff
C. D. van Houweling
Third Reformed Church
Calvary Cha
PROT
Reformed Church
Church OF the Open Bible
First Baptist Church
Reformed Home Mission
G. Lubbers
Witwena Eour
Ein
Breuklander
Orient
Robert van Essen
Evan Alan Vander Wert
SR Company
U. S. Naval Training Center
Elbert H. van Gorp
TRS
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
van Dyk
Foster
Upton
Borgman
Klein
Peet
East Wi
Morr
Bert
Weinger
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