Pella Area Newsnotes Wide Roam of Visitors
A crowded week in Pella features visits from King Vande Voort and family of Albert Lea Minnesota. Mt Union and Oelwein guests. Jean Garrison entering Central College. Norm Van Gorp of Milwaukee and other relatives visiting local households. Trips to Michigan Indiana Wisconsin and Colorado mark the period with family news, travels, and upcoming school plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Vande Voort
Albert Lea
Minn
Pella
Lester Gibbs
Mt. Union
H. I. Sadler
Perron
Garrison
Jean
Oelwein
Iowa
Central College
Conservation Goals Outlined For Clubmen
Lyman, soil conservation chief, spoke to the Rotary club on Marion county goals to place the county in top shape for soil conservation. Eells outlined targets including terraces, contour planting, liming, and drainage, with hundreds of thousands of acres to be treated and miles of watercourses and ponds planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County ‘Soil Conservation District
Lyman
Rotary Club
Knoxville Journal
Eells
Des Moines
Mahaska County Fair results feature numerous animal prizes
In the Mahaska Fair roundup, M G Augustine earned honorable mention for first and second year heifers, swine and sheep entries show Dwight Hoover taking several placings, Dale Hoover a fourth in Purebred Ewe, Jimmy Maxted a first with Purebred Ewe, and Ernest Thomas and Alvin Van Haaften receiving honorable mentions for various Purebred Ches ter White and spotted Poland China entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Guernsey
M. G. Augustine
Dwight Hoover
Dwight
Dale Hoover
Jimmy Maxted
Ernest Thomas
Chester
Alvin van Haaften
Pella Public Schools Staff List and Addresses
A partial read of Pella Public Schools staff names including Leona Renvere Mareetla Stanley Madeline Vriezelanr Bert Dery Tiikh Migh iv Maw Kathryn S Dena Vere Mis Gerald Terlouw Art Ryan and others. It lists positions such as teachers principals and superintendents with multiple street and mailbox addresses in Green Black Red Blue and Columbus areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Renvere
Mareetla OM
Letty Stanley
Madeline Vriezelanr
Bert Dery
Wish Pri Vocus
Kathryn S
Gerald Terlouw
Gr Tune Meiletmier
Gro 6
J. Whalley
Bai Mine Tycelins
Musie
Ne Gorsehink
Prin. Hist
A Niebnyt
Himlas
Nf Ryan
Couch
AB. Groondsbe
Vera BE. Cannady
Lois Henriot Eugene
ILS
Npp
End
Everett Vande Voort
Sov
Dorothy van Vark
Utility
Puerkens
Marion Aalbers
Voe
H. S
Tentative Time Table for School Bus Routes
Public School bus routes outlined in the territory map of the High School Chronicle ad will begin Monday morning at 9 a.m. Pupils assemble for a preliminary session while a secondhand bus replaces the new 36 passenger unit for a week or two. Routes show approximate times for stops from Leighton to Otley with a planned arrival at the High School around 8:15 to 8:30 a.m. Students will be ready and lunches need not be packed as all pupils return on the same bus before noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Chronicle
Leighton
Tysseling
Bert Vander Wert
Wheat Grove
John Vander Wert
Pleasant View
John de Cook
William de Pronger
Scott Center
Gerrit van
Otley
Henry Gosselink High School
Paltzer Van Rees Wedding at Little Brown Church Nashua
Lenora Jane Paltzer daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Paltzer Sully Iowa and Vernon Van Rees son of Andrew Van Rees Sully were united in marriage at The Little Brown Church Nashua Indiana on Monday August 18 at 6 PM The ceremony marked the bride and groom parents 20th wedding anniversary Proceedings included singing by Sylvia Vander Beck and organ by Kay Wildman The bridal party wore blue and white The couple celebrated with a reception at the Home Cafe Nashua The bride a Sully High School graduate plans to teach near Sully The groom served in the Navy for two and a half years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Vander Beck
Kay Wildman
FR. L. Hanscom
John Paltzer
Lloyd van Rees
Arlene van Rees
Donard Sjaardemn
Nashua
van Rees
Sully
Navy
Henrietta Steenhoek obituary from Prairie City and Denver
Henrietta Marie Steenhoek born March 3 1901 in Pella Iowa moved to Prairie City in 1910. She died August 18 in Denver Colorado after a stroke while receiving medical care, aged 46 years 5 months 15 days. Survived by parents A A Steenhoek, five brothers and one sister and other relatives. Funeral services held in Prairie City at the Chr Rev Church and burial in Waveland cemetery with a Denver service earlier in the Steenhoek home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Marie Steenhoek
Pella
Towa
Prairie City
Ankeny
Denver
Colorado
St. Anthony's Hospital
A. A. Steenhoek
Guy A. Steenbock
Newton
Henry
Monroe
Card of Thanks for the Steenhoeks and friends
In sorrow over the departure of a dear one we wish to thank neighbors and friends for the help the flowers and cards rendered to and Mrs A A Steenhoek and Mrs Guy A Steenhoek versus Dick Steenhoek and Mrs Henry Steenhoek and Mrs Peter Steenhoek and Mrs Marsailis Schuttinga and Mrs William Steenhoek
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Steenhoek
Guy A. Steenhoek
Dick Steenhoek
Henry Steenhoek
Peter Steenhoek
Marsailis Schuttinga
William Steenhoek
Death of William Van Nimwegen at Alton aged nearly ninety two
William Van Nimwegen died Friday night August 15 in Alton Louisiana age nearly ninety two. Born August 24 1855 in Pella he married Emma Bomgaars at age 26. They lived in Alton Sioux County where he ran a harness business forty years. Surviving are two sisters and two brothers. funeral August 18 at home with Nassau Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William van Nimwegen
Alton
van Nimwegen
Pella
Emma Bomgaars
Sioux County
H. Bomgaars
van Nimwegens
Alyda
Marie
Aron Leydens obituary notices his death in 1947
Aron Leydens son of Matthew and Cornelia Leydens born September 2 1866 died August 24 1947 at the home of his daughter Mrs Maggie Huisman in Birmingham Iowa He married Cornelia Dwas April 26 1877 they had seven children His wife and a infant son preceded him In addition to a brother and sister he leaves two sons Matthew of Birmingham John of Mt Pleasant four daughters Jonnie Van Eck Kate Goomaat Maggie Huisman Susie Vander Wal thirty grandchildren and fifty great grandchildren He joined the Reformed church in early manhood Funeral August 26 1947 at 1 00 p m from the Cooperative Home for Funerals Reverend A Haverkamp officiated Burial Graceland Cemetery Pella
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aron Leydens
Matthew
Cornelia Leydens
Maggie Huisman
Birmingham
Iowa
Cornelia Dwas
John
Mt. Pleasant
Jonnie van Eck
Kate Goomaat
Susie Vander Wal
Reformed Church
Co-operative Home
A. Haverkamp
Graceland Cemetery
Pella
Local couple wed in Sully as they begin new life
The groom, a Sully High School graduate now working at One Minute Washer Co. in Kellogg, Iowa, wore a pink dress with white accessories on her going away costume. After a short honeymoon they will reside in Sully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
One Minute Washer Co
Kellogg, Iowa
Second Reformed Church Announces Services and Installations
The Church School will be held at 9:30 AM with Morning Worship at 7:30 PM. Dr Samuel M Zwemer will speak at the morning service and Rev J Robert Swart will lead the evening service. An installation for Rev Kw He Turns is planned for Wednesday September 3 at 7 PM. A cordial invitation is extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Church Church
Samuel M. Zwemer
Robert Swart
Open Bible Church and Third Reform Church Services
Open Bible Church co pastors Rev and Mrs O Anderson announce Sunday services with Sunday School, morning worship and an evening evangelistic service led by Rev and Mrs Stevenson. Revival services run starting Sept 2 each evening except Saturday at 7 30 p m. Dorcas women meet Sept 4 for sewing and quilting. Third Reform Church led by Rev L J Borst offers Bible School at 9 a m worship at 10 45 a m missionary guest Rev J Robert Swart from South Sudan Africa, and 7 p m That Sunday Evening Service with Rev Lawrence J Borst speaking on The Necessary Cry. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Open Bible Church
O. Anderson
P.m. Evangelistic
Stevenson
Washington
Dorcas
Third Reformed Church
L. J. Borst
Th.b
J. Robert Swart
South Sudan
Africa
Lawrence J. Borst
God
Christ
Protestant Reformed Church Sunday Services
Cor Main and Peace church announces Sunday morning English service at 9 30 led by Rev L Vermeer returning to the pulpit. An afternoon 1 30 English service will be led by Rev D Hofman of Holland Mich. Sunday evening features a Young People’s Society meeting. all are welcome to worship or meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church Cor
Main & Peace
L. Vermeer
D. Hofman
Holland, Mich
Young People’s Society
Wise Words About Work at First Reformed Church
Rev A Haverkamp addresses labor themes in morning worship. Sunday School at 9 30 a m features Wise Words About Work. Evening Praise at 7 30 p m explores The Divine Commandment Regarding Labor. A hearty welcome extended to all to join Lord's Day services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Pella Baptist Church Invites Weekday Services and Sermon
William G. Winstead, minister, leads Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m. with the theme The Wise Words About Work from Proverbs 6 10 45 a m. Evening services at 6 30 p m Baptist Youth Fellowship at 7 30 p m. You are cordially invited to worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
St. Mary's Catholic Church Weekend Mass Schedule
Services are held at St. Mary's Catholic Church every Sunday with Mass at 10 00 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary's
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Drouth Reduces Iowa Corn Yield Prospects in 1947
Iowa drought, ongoing since August 1, cuts estimated corn yield to 39 bushels per acre as of August 16, 1947, totaling about 387 million bushels, 42 percent below 1946 record. Local damp areas show slight gains, but statewide prospects remain poor amid scarce rainfall, hot winds, and 70 percent wilted by mid August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Leslie M. Carl
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Northwest Town
Con
Tips to Solve Soft Corn Problem in Marion County
A guide advises timely crib setup and field harvesting of mature corn to reduce spoilage. It recommends drying soft corn in the field, avoiding wet husks, using a fan to blow out debris, sorting ears, weeding green cobs promptly, and using elevator screens to clean shelling before cribbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Onde
Marion County Exhibits Highlight Farms and Livestock
Marion County exhibitors display 55 baby heifers 15 pure bred beef heifers 2 dairy heifers a market litter 2 purebred Duroc litters and one calf with participants including Eggers Rees Hoth Hereford Kennedy Heatherlin and others across several locations while dates noted as 20th to 14th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eggers
Benny Brooks
Richard Hudson
Robert Rees
Dwight Mathes Hoth
Hereford
Kennedy
Carl Heatherlin
Pity Probtt
Goth
Marion County
Iers
Forage Packing Guide Highlights Preservation Needs
Practical notes on preventing spoilage as forage leaks occur. Emphasizes tight packing and air proofing to extend shelf life, with cautions about moisture control and storage conditions for best quality forage.
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Frank Tromp
Fred Visser
Michigan
Norman van Gorp
Milwaukee
Wis
Jim Veenman
Fat van Gorp
Hattie van Cleave
Reins
Muskegon
John van Polen
Oskaloosa
Jim Kuiper
Town Lutheran Hospital
Wayne Schakel
Iowa University
Kathryn Schakel
Richard Mollard
Belle- Vernon, Penn
E. J. Renaud
C. J. Fox
Mrs
J. E. Shultz
William Vande Kieft
Joseph
Kokomo
Indiana
Bill
Delco
General Motors Company
Harry Grand
East First Street
Jason Noon
Sumner
Herbert Buerkens
Marshalltown
Cy Buerkens
Noon
Mise Gladys Buerkens
Ray de Unan
Christina Brom
Mya
Andy Roorda
Tunis Brom
W. A. Roorda
Carl
Sioux Center
Town
Johnny Rosveld
Theo Ver Meer
Ruth Vanden Berg
Ruth Ver Meer
Rosvelds
Sioux Center High School
Ray Brom
Miami
Florida
Havana
Cuba
Bert Meyer
Ray
Tudor Ver Meer
Vernon Menninga
Marjorie
Marilyn Wicklift
Len Kaldenberg
Walter Visscher
Hedrick
Retta Pas
Molland
CL Evers
Rob Evers
Atlantic
Beth Ann Brom
Blank Memorial Hospital
Samuel Ver
Sandusky
Ohio
Indaw
Wooster, O
Dre
Karl Ver
Harry Ketel
Mie
New Sharon
Lake V Million
Minnesota
Dre Hlommers
Phn Blummers
Town University
Karl B. Leih
Dr. Blommers
Elbert van Maaned
Sweet Lenore
Hilton Durst
the Chronicle
Clarence C. Capp
Clarence Rouwenhorst
Mahaska Hospital
Cora van Hemert
Mercy
Geraldine
G. J. Rozenboom
Near Reasnor
Carrie Renaud
Mans Rozenboom of
Ozarks
Joe Rexwinkle
Som
John Rexwinkle
Alma
Orange City
Vander Hart
Killbutt
Cook
Zokoro
John Lasschuit
Currier Hill
Highway 92
Allgood School
Glendale Road
Meadow Gold Dairy
Allis Chalmers
Timothy
Charles Vander Beek
Loren Wymore
James Knoot
Mahaska
Fair
Pella Public Schools
Polla
East First
Union
Main
Beowlway
Columbus
Franklin
Browdway
Main Street
West Third
Broadway
Churshes
Drouth
Waechter Lumber CO
Northern Life Insurance Company
Lester E. Conk
Tarett Arto Ey
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