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Pella Chronicle in Pella, Iowa

01 Dec 1955

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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1955

Page

8

Betty Steenhoek honored with multiple showers at home

A surprise kitchen shower for Betty Steenhoek gathered many friends and relatives including Mrs. Vos Groenendyk Steenhoek De Jong and others. A linen shower followed at Mrs Wm Kempe's home with Betty receiving useful gifts and a lunch. Additional showers followed at Mercy Hospital staff home and Oskaloosa, with extensive guest lists and games. Ruth Bensink received a bridal shower November 12 with large turnout and gifts. Gerald Nunnikhoven birthday surprise occurred November 25 at his brother's home with friends and family and a birthday lunch. Legion Auxiliary and T T T and Wednesday Club meetings announced for early December with toy repairs and gift exchange details.

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Betty Steenhoek Harry Vos Dennis Groenendyk Andrew Steenhoek Margaret Elizabeth P. H. Groenendyk Linda Cornie de Jong Marion Klyn Omer Fleck Ruth Clarence den Adel Judy Andrew Hessing Walter Steenhoek Esther Betty Wm. Kempe Everett Meinders Wilma Martin de Vries Carl van Donselaar Cornie Vos Bernie Ver Meer Ralph Kruseman Marion Olsthoorn Max Rempe John Boerelyn Janice Chester Williams Oskaloosa Mercy Hospital Cosco Ruth Bensink Monroe Maggie Bensink G. A. van Zee Pella Henry Hackett Jack Fleener Jerry Mike Chuck Tom Steward Tommie Sue Treasa Terry Donald van der Kamp Allen Dana Joyce Carl Caryl Cobe van Genderen Sully W. van Zante Baxter Glen van Zante Newton John van Genderen Lois Lila Wilson Dop Rodger Harris van Waardhuizen Gary Robert Nelis Bensink Darlene Henry Bensink Dannis Arnold Laurens Darrel Sheryl Herbert Smith Gerald van Andel Beth Denny John Engbers Sherry Wesley Junior Engbers Ernest Engbers Cindy Kristy Marvin Engbers Patty Debra Nelis Ben Gerald Nunnikhoven Martin Nunnikhoven Anthony Nunnikhoven Bert Roose Colleen Abe Nunnikhoven Charlene Jean Nunnikhoven Randy Merle Nunnikhoven Wilbur Nunnikhoven Gerald
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South Central Loop Standings and Week Scores

Standings show WL Piorecr and Valley at .1000, Indianola .000, Winterset and Albia at .000, Knoxville, Centerville, Pella and Colfax with small records. Last week Chariton beat Centerville 68 to 58. Valley edged Knoxville 48 to 47. Upcoming games include Dowling at Chariton and Guthrie Center at Valle.

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Piorecr Chariton Valley Indianola Winterset Pellaertes Albia Knoxville Centerville Dowling Guthrie Center Valle
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Obituary of Jacob Louwsma Emigrated to America in 1904

Jacob Louwsma born August 25 1867 in Friesland Netherlands died November 24 1955 at 88 years. Survived by children John Nugteren Prairie City George Des Moines Marinus Veenendaal Ida Heemsbergen John Ryken Prairie City William Cy Oskaloosa 34 grandchildren. Funeral November 26 1955 from Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home to Prairie City Christian Reformed Church burial at Waveland Cemetery. He preceded in death by wife Effie 1942 three daughters Anna Effie Lena and one son William in infancy. He was a member of Prairie City Christian Reformed Church since 1908.

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Jacob Louwsma Willem Louwsma Friesland Netherlands John Nugteren Effie Vander Schel America Prairie City George Des Moines Marinus Veenendaal Ida Heemsbergen John Ryken Pella William Oskaloosa Anna Effie Lena Louwsma Christian Reformed Church van Dyk-Duven William Vande Kieft Waveland Cemetery Prairie Cty
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De Koning Dies After Long Illness at 90 in Sully

Mr. De Koning aged 90 years 29 days died November 21 after months of ill health at his daughter Jennie Haarselaar's home in Sully Iowa. Born at Arkel Netherlands he married Johanna Geenen August 21 1890 came to America in 1891. Survived by two sons Rev Jacob De Koning missionary in Washington Iowa and Cornelius De Koning Monroe Iowa and four daughters Elizabeth Veldhuizen Lynnville IA Jennie Haarselaar Sully IA Alicia Maasen Hull IA and Wouterina Van Zee Sully IA along with 22 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral Friday November 25 1955 at 1 30 pm Sully Christian Reformed Church burial Sully Cemetery Rev John Geels officiated.

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de Koning Jennie Haarselaar Sully Mr. de Koning Arkel Netherlands Johanna Geenen America Jacob de Koning Washington Iowa Cornelius de ‘Koning Monroe Elizabeth Veldhuizen Lynnville Jennie ‘Haarselaar Alica Maasen Hull Wouterina van Zee Sully Christian Reformed Church Sully Cementry John Geels
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Death of William Langerak at Pella home

William Langerak died at the home of his children Mr and Mrs Gerrit K Van Zee one mile north of Pella on Tuesday November 29 at age 79. Funeral services will be Friday December 2 at 1 30 pm at the Chapel of the First Reformed Church conducted by Reverend Anthony Haverkamp. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

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William Langerak Gerrit K. van Zee Pella First Reformed Church Anthony Haverkamp Oakwood Cemetery
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Reward Offered for Game Refuge Arson Information

A $100 reward is posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of arsonists who set fire to the state game refuge on South Twin Lake. The note also mentions midshipmen, explaining they were so named for quarters amidships.

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South Twin Lake
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BowEns Leig Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Dora Carson Gertie Bloodsworth Marie van Arkel Jeanne Vandenberg T. T. T. Society Margaret Waechter Kuyper P. T. McBride Schick van den Berg Santa Petite Evercase R. J. and R. Shoe Co D. Men’s Montana Hristmas Gees Borden Oleo DREFT Morrell aAurite Berrytime—Strawberry Preserve Cloudkis Goody Vista Pak Sacra RITZ Texas Sweet California Faemembent Michigan Jonathans Pennant—Marshmallow Jor MR. A. DE Koning
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