Local families reconnect during December visits and travels
Locals report pastors Ter Louw and Hesselink returning from Tokyo after four and a half months with Dr. Hesselink teaching in Tokyo. Other residents Indiana to California trips include De Jong visit to Rachel Goemaat, Van Corpase wintering with daughter in Indianapolis, Versteeghs Califia to Sully relatives, and Van Zee family holiday travel. Multiple address changes noted as families spread across Des Moines Minneapolis and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Ter Louw
Pella
John Hesselink
Tokyo
Japan
Hesselink
Union Theological Seminary of Tokyo
Meigi Gakuya University of Tokyo
Hesselinks
Marvin de Jong
Jeffrey
Bartow
West Virginia
Rachel Goemaat
Jane F. van Corp Ace
Hayes
Indianola
East Euclid Avenue
Carroll Versteegh
Arizona
California
Larrry Vande Lune
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Winnetka Avenue
Viiide Lane
Messie Vander Schaal
Fred Vander Schaal
John Gezel
Darwin Hiddleson
Nancy
Ricky
Arthur G. Kuiper
Susan
Gary
Alice Vande Haar
Lester Vande Haar
al Jen
Harold Vande Haar
Vic
Kay
Leonard Vardde Haar
Vincent
Cris
DeMibie
William Enghers
Larry Wogbers
Glenn Borgman
Cali
Births in Pella Area Highlight Three New Babies
Mr and Mrs Larry Van Zee Route 3 Pella welcomed Roger Dale a 9 lb 1 oz baby boy born Wednesday December 16 at Pella Community Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Earl Daugherty Tracy and Marguerite Van Zee Pella VAN NORDEN Mr and Mrs Roger L Van Norden 1419 Country Club Drive Pella parents of Russell Lee 8 lb 12 oz born Monday December 14 at Pella Community Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Kryn Van Zee Sully and Mr and Mrs Henry Van Norden Reasnor Mr and Mrs Robert Van Zee 3418 Wright Street Des Moines adopted a 6 lb baby boy Jeffrey John born Tuesday December 15 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Martin Van Zee and Mr and Mrs Dick Leydens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry van Zee
Route 3
Pella
Roger Dale
Pella Community Hospital
Earl Daugherty
Tracy
Marguerite van Zee
van Norden
Roger L. van Norden
Country Club Drive
Russell Lee
Kryn van Zee
Sully
Henry van Norden
Reasnor
Robert van Zee
Wright Street
Des Moines
Jeffrey John
Martin van Zee
Dick Leydens
Admissions and discharges at Pella Community Hospital
Mrs Chester Williams of Oskaloosa was dismissed from Pella Community Hospital on Wednesday. Charles Dop of Monroe was admitted to Pella Community Hospital on Thursday. James Van Zee was admitted on Friday. Kenneth Herter was admitted and Mrs Evelyn Aalbers was discharged on Saturday. Brett Vandenberg was admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Williams
Oskaloosa
Pella Community Hospital
Charles Dop
Monroe
James van Zee
Kenneth Herter
Evelyn Aalbers
Brett Vandenberg
Obituary for Robert Sherman of Oak Harbor and Grange City
Robert Sherman born in Brooklyn New York raised in Seattle and Oak Harbor Washington was an active member of the Reformed Church in Oak Harbor. He married Elaine Jaassen on June 6 1958 in Grange City Iowa and earned a BA in music and art from Central College Pella Iowa in 1959. He sang as a bari tone soloist in Maywood Illinois for two years and belonged to Max Janowski's professional choir. He worked as an artist for Pearson and Buffington Advertising Oak Brook Illinois. He willed his body to the University of Illinois. He died about a year after melanoma was first found. He leaves Elaine two daughters Deborah Dawn and Sandra Lynn and two sisters Lori Jongsma and Marge De Vries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sherman
Carl
Alberta San
Brooklyn
Washington
Seattle
Oak Harbor
Nho Reformed Church
Et Jaassen
First Reformed Church
Grange City
Iowa
Bob
Central College
Pella
Congregational Church of
Maywood
Ilinois
Max Janowski
Pearson and Buffington Advertising
Oakbrook
University of Illlinois Research and Education Department
Elaine
Deborah Dawn
Sandra Lynn
Lori Jongsma
Marge de Vries
Blanche Roorda 1891 1964 obituary
Blanche Laurel Roorda daughter of James William and Florence Brown Laren was born May 15 1891 at Durham and died December 9 1964 at Pella Community Nursing Home at age 73. She married Gerrit John Roorda November 9 1910. they had three children. She joined Harvey Methodist Church in 1910 and remained active until 1957 when they moved to Knoxville. Survived by husband Gerrit two sons Richard Apache Junction Arizona and Howard Pleasantville one daughter Della Ruth Parker Albia one sister-in-law Mrs Twila Lakue Warren Ohio 11 grandchildren and many other relatives. Funeral December 12 1964 Harvey Methodist Church at 2. Burial Eureka Cemetery conducted by Rev Frank Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Laurel Roorda
James William
Florence Brown Laren
Durham
Town
Pella
Gerrit John Roorda
Knoxville
Iowa
Roorda
Walter
Arch
Morn
Gerrit
Richard
Apache Junction
Arizona
Howard
Pleasantville
Della Ruth Parker
Albia
Minnie Smith
Des Moines
Pella Dutchmen Break Away After Close Second Half
Pella High led by a strong fourth quarter scoring burst, extending a seven point edge after Steve Tudding's jump shot with 6 56 left. Knoxville Panthers battled back, pulling within four before Pella surged again and built a decisive lead as the period progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Upchurch
Bill van Zante
Cook
Pella
Steve Tudding
Stanevers
Panthers
Bill
Unclear players lead in close high school game
Ven Zante scored eight points, Craig Douwstra and Steve Budding added two each, with Knoxville at 60 and Pet at 4H. Dave Rae praised Bib Vander Moten for strong defense and noted Budding played well both offense and defense in a tight contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ven Zante
Craig Douwstra
Steve Budding
Pet
Knoxville
Dave Rae
Bib
Duane Vander Moten
Home Win Declares Van Sant Victory at Sully Call
A home win reports Van Sant prevailing in Sully call bounds. The article notes a decisive score and local involvement, naming Van Sant as key figure in the win and highlighting community reaction and next steps.
Holiday visitors and class plans noted in Ames area
Marie Swank and the Van Sant families visited Mrs. Nettie Geenen and Mrs. Marie Kommer while Jim Watertor and Wa. Watertor called on C. Watertor. Edith Bevan became a new resident at the Home for the Aged, room 27. Schools report festive activities with pantomime, brain teasers, Christmas stories, decorations, music, and holiday cookies and candies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sire
Marie Swank
Vienus van Sant
Newton
Nettie Geenen
Marie Kommer
Jim Watertor
Ames
C. Watertor
Kirshman
Rathmell
Heusinkveld
Christmas Atmosnhere At Pel ia High School
Pel ia High School sets final 1964 day before holiday break with a Christmas assembly from 2 15 to 3 p m and festive decorations noted despite partial text of events and schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelia High School
South Central Conference Standings Snapshot
Osceola 54 and Indianola 54 lead with 60 point pace as Valley 59 and Centerville 65 push the chase. Pella 60, Albia 52, Chariton 49, Winterset 45, Knoxville 67 and Albia 42 trail in a tight league table showing several shifts across the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Chariton
Indianola
Albia
Valley
Winterset
Pella
Knoxville
Centerville
Aibla
Pelila Chronicle December 22 1964 Pace 4
Local page item from the Pelila Chronicle dated December 22 1964 highlights the Pace 4 section. It presents reader notices and brief community updates with a concise, period-voice teaser style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Pelila Chronicle
Improvised Snare Trap For Small Game Described
A brief note explains bending a regular wire coat hanger into a snare to trap rabbits and small game in the field. One end loops around the belt and the other around the legs or neck of the animal for capture.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leon Schwalbe
Mann
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Thomas Waechter
Marvin Hiemstra
Martin Hiemstra
Tom
Marvin
University of Indiana At Bloomington
Pofla
Martin Naaktgeborenanager
van Zee
Blanche Roorda
Pella High
van Sant
Sully Cal
Doorenbos
Harter
Sipe Is
Santa Claus
Domestic Department
Art LinSerie
T & D Department Store
T&d Department Store
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