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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1953
Page
12
A December 7 meeting of the Prairie Township 4-H Club drew seventeen members. They reviewed programs and appointed two members to entertain at the 4-H talent show, sent three dollars to a new 4-H camp, and thanked County Line 4-H for a skating party on December 4. Members of the Eldeen Club hostessed refreshments at the gathering.
A December 4 gathering at the Van Hal residence honored Mrs Nellie Wickhart on her 76th birthday with a surprise shower for Mr and Mrs Marion Van Hal. Luncheon served to thirty guests. many Wickhart family members present. Several relatives and servicemen noted. church meetings and community events listed for the week.
Travelogue by Robert Friars featured images of an ALCOA aluminum plant in British Columbia a ten mile tunnel a power plant in a mountain and a city for 50 000 near Kitimat with a three year completion and 700 million dollar cost. It showcased western Canada scenes from Banff Lake Louise and Edmonton Stampede rodeo and included humorous commentary. Clifford Kamen will present "Spain" in Pella January 28 1954.
A probate notice from Knoxville Iowa dated November 25 1953 states that the Clerk of the District Court in Marion County has an instrument purporting to be the last will of Tena Vermeer deceased. A hearing is set for 10 00 a m on December 15 1953 in Knoxville to prove the will. Objections must be filed by the hearing time. Jack B Carpenter Clerk of District Court
At the Central College F. T. A. December meeting parents heard a panel on the teacher’s role in the community. Panellists Rev Rollin Ildin Mrs G C Leu Mr Preston Steenhoek Mrs Grace Lautenbach and moderator Mr William Bosch discussed spiritual social intellectual and physical aspects.
Mr. Bosch compares teachers to gardeners guiding youth, stressing the need for a strong example and responsibility. Mrs. Leu and Mrs. Lautenbach urge wholesome conduct and home visits to connect with parents and townspeople, while Rev. Wildin and Mr. Steenhoek highlight leadership in morals and religion. Recommendations call for PTA support, newspaper notices, open houses, civic projects, and active teacher participation.
The article solicits reader opinions on farm issues including acreage quotas cattle price supports and stabilizing farm and consumer prices. It questions whether farmers are in trouble under current trends and invites public input on possible remedies.
In a breezy note to readers, the column teases questions for today’s farmer and hints at a new slant on agricultural topics. It signals a cordial welcome and suggests upcoming insights from on farmland life.
Neighborhood event titled Whole Farm Picture will commence promptly at 3 30 with participation from neighbors. Nang will begin the program with a welcome and brief remarks before activities.
Central's Flying Dutchmen edged Luther's Norsemen 59 to 57 in a tense game. Luther led 31–24 at halftime as Walstad dominated inside, but Central rallied in the third and final periods. A late travel call and stalled possession sealed the Dutchmen win amid a smoky, edge-of-seat finish.
John Van Hulzen longtime Pella area resident died December 4 1953 in Elgin Illinois at age 64 He is survived by his wife three sons Edith of Oskaloosa Andrew of Lesser Illinois William and John of Aurora Illinois and one granddaughter The body rested at Healy Funeral Chapel Aurora and was moved to Pella for services December 8 1953 at Oakwood Cemetery Casket bearers were Henry Marion Rozenberg Andrew W Van Hulzen Andrew J Van Hulzen Jacob and Gerrit Klein.
The Van Hulzen Family expresses gratitude to friends and relatives in the Pella community for support after the burial of husband and father Andrew Van Huizen. They acknowledge expressions of sympathy and condolence and the tokens of regard received.
Bastiaan Van Veen born July 26 in Gelderland Netherlands to Klaas Van Veen and Elizabeth Vanden Berg. He died December 4, 1963 in Pella at age 74 years 4 months 8 days while visiting at E. J. De Haas home. He emigrated to America at age 12 with his parents and settled in Pella. He was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings. surviving are his brother Charles and others.
Funeral services were held Monday at 1 30 p m from the Van Dyk Funeral Home with the Rev A Haverkamp officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
The family thanks friends and relatives who aided them after the death of dear brother and uncle Bastian Van Veen. They acknowledge expressions of sympathy and flowers sent as tokens of respect from the community.
Funeral services for Ben Rozendaal were held Monday December 7 1953 at the Third Reformed Church. He died December 5 1953 at age 76 at his home. The Rev Russell J Redeker officiated and burial was in Oakwood Cemetery Pella Iowa. The complete obituary will follow.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at The Pella Garden Chapel for C Floyd Needham former Pella resident. The Rev Cye Coller officiated and burial was at Barnes City Iowa.
December basketball slate lists multiple Pella area games with Central, Penn, Christian High, Gracy, Bussey, Albia, Cornell, Lacey, D. M. Tech, Sully and Knoxville venues across December. An arch note recalls a Burlington blaze that destroyed the 1st capitol of Iowa on December 12, 1897.
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