Local families share holiday travels and births in Mahaska area
Mr and Mrs Harold Mathes plan homecoming from Phoenix after visiting twin sister Mrs Charley Riemersma. Several relatives mark hospital stays births and weddings in Oskaloosa Leighton Knoxville and Des Moines with arrivals by December 22 and a baby boy born to the Kuyk family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mathes
Phoenix
Arizona
Charley Riemersma
Riemersma
Mrs. Mathes
Mr. Riemersma
William
Bill) Kilpatrick
Mercy Hosital
Oskaloosa
Mr. Kilpatrick
Rosscreen Company
Vernie Neil Jr
Beacon
Mahaska Hospital
Edith Roorda
Mason City
Ethel
Angeline Roorda
John Boerelyn
Leighton
Mercy Hospital
Melvin Trueblood
Ben Fynaardt
Nettie Meyer
Pella
Max Kuyk
Kuyks
Tommie
Julie
Newcomer
John
Our Men in Military Service Thomassen Selected for Radio Operators School
Mr and Mrs Harold Thomassen of 414 Liberty St Pella Iowa have been chosen to attend the 5th Armored Division Radio Operators School. Over a 12 week course he will learn operation and maintenance of Signal Corps radios and to receive and transmit International Morse code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Thomassen
Liberty St
Pella
5Th Armored Division
Thomassen
Signal Corps
Soldiers' Addresses From Camp Carson to Fort Bliss
List of service members and unit postings includes Cpl. Gerald P. Van Sant at Camp Carson Colorado Pvt. John G. Vroom at Fort Bliss Texas Pfc Deverne N. Schippers of Ba angst FA Bn 8th Division with service numbers 55313507 55491674 55313530 in the same notice showing addresses and unit assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Gerald P. van Sant
Camp Carson
Colorado
John G. Vroom
Fort Bliss
Texas
Deverne N. Schippers
Day in Court and Excursion Planned For School Children
Marion County Bar Association president William Hardin spoke to the Marion County Superintendents Club in Knoxville about a spring mock trial for high school seniors with a district judge. Lyman Eells outlined a May 28 Chicago excursion by rail for $13.80 adults and $9.15 for children 12 and under, including meals and a Gray Line tour. Nearly 700 benefited last year. Knoxville and Pella Christian were represented. The next meeting is January 20. C. C. Buerkens of Pella is president, with C. S. Thomas as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hardin
Marion County Bar Association
Marion County Superintendents Club
Knoxville
Assation
Theigh
Lyman Eells
Chicago
Burlington Railroad
Fred Harvey
Pella
Pigs Gain Better When Drinking Water Is Free of Ice
Iowa State College agricultural engineers report heated waterers reduce ice in stock waterers. Over a 10 week winter, hogs with warmed water gained more weight than those hand watered. An automatic thermostat setting kept water unfrozen, improving feed efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Iowa State College Agricultural Engineers
Insulated shelter cuts cost to keep water ice free
Agricultural engineers tested waterer heating at 40 to 48 degrees. They found that 45 to 48 degrees prevented surface freezing with lowest operating cost. Electrically heated waterers plus insulation or covers saved electricity, and placing waterers in a sheltered spot reduced energy use further.
Pella Christian Girls Triumph. Boys Fall to Sully
Pella Christian girls defeated Sully 63-39 in a Monday game while the PC boys lost 62-34. Gretta Terpstra led PC girls with 33 points, Jerri Rus added 21. Sully’s Wisgerhof scored 16 and Gerdena De Hoedt 11 to pace the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Christian Girls
Sully Girls
P.C
Sully
Pella Gals
P. C
Gretta Terpstra
Jerri Rus
Wisgerhof
Gerdena de Hoedt
Obituary Mrs Wilhelmina Van Gorp 82 in Oskaloosa
Mrs Wilhelmina Van Gorp died December 19 1954 at Hill Nursing Home Oskaloosa Iowa after a long illness aged 82 years 9 months 12 days Born March 7 1872 in Pella Iowa daughter of Otto Pethoven and Martha De Bruin Survived by daughter in law Mrs Martin J De Jong grandsons Albert Wilbur Charles Paul De Jong six great grandchildren and several siblings and stepchildren Funeral services were held December 21 1954 at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home and Second Christian Reformed Church with Rev Henry Van der Kam officiating Interment in Oakwood Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Van _Gorp
the Hill Nursing Home
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Pella
Otto Pethoven
Martha de Bruin
Martin J. de Jong
Albert
Wilbur
Charles
Paul de Jong
John Vos
E. C. Kruseman
G. R. van Heukelem
John Bogaards
Wm. Goulocze
Andrew Pethoven
Aaron Vander Vlekkert
Neal A. Ver Meer
Peter M
John M
Gerrit
Lambert Van Wyk 12 Dies at Home in Peoria
Lambert Van Wyk age 12 of Peoria Community died at home on Tuesday morning. Funeral services are scheduled Friday at 1 00 p m from the Peoria Christian Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert van Wyk
Peoria
Dallas Center Couple Observes 92nd Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C Deemy of Dallas Center marked their wedding anniversary on December 1. He is 92 and she 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Center
C. Deemy
Holiday Hospitality Inspired Decorating Ideas For Family Living
Emelda Kunan Iowa State College extension home furnishings specialist urges year round holiday hospitality. Practical tips cover seating, storage, second hand chairs, folding stools, and small updates like chair pads and repainting. She emphasizes personal space for each family member, hobbies, and organized display of children's art through adjustable mats and bulletin boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emelda Kunan
Iowa State College Extension
Kunan
Miss Kunan
Childen
Emelda K. Iowara
Walter De Kock to Teach at Highlands University
Dr. Walter De Kock a Central College education professor will teach at Highlands University Las Vegas New Mexico from June 11 to August 20. He will offer graduate and senior courses in Educational Psychology Test and Measurements and Personnel and Guidance for about 1500 summer students in a mountain setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter de Kock
Central College
Highlands University
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Animal protein and fat needed by dairy calves
Iowa State College dairy expert M P Lambert reports calves need animal source fat and protein in milk replacers for proper growth. Trials show zero fat in ration yields near starvation, while adding butter oil and lecithin helps growth. lecithin alone fails. Purified animal protein outperforms purified vegetable protein in supporting calf development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Lambert
Iowa State College
Lambert
Boy's candle near tree causes burns in Otley incident
Larry D. Roose six year old son of Mr and Mrs G W Roose Otley was severely burned last week when a lighted candle held by him burned near a Christmas tree. He carried the tree outdoors saving the room from catching fire and suffered second degree burns to hands and arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry D. Roose
G. W. Roose
Otley
Larry
World confronts effort to shield a public figure's life
A discussion arises over attempts to keep a prominent person’s private living habits from public view. Critics argue transparency versus protection, while supporters cite privacy rights and safety concerns.
Little Dutch Beat Albia 48 42 In Tight Contest
Pella High used balanced scoring and tight defense to down Albia 48 to 42 on home floor. Ken De Wild out with knee injury. Herb Blom 13 and Don Heemstra 12 led scoring for the Little Dutch, with Buyert De Heer and Alvin Heemstra also contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Boat
Pella
Albia
Little Dutch
Blue Demons
Ken de Wild
Herb Blom Getteing
Don Heemstra
Bob Buyert
Gene de Heer
Alvin Heemstra
Pella Buyert
Blom
D. Hiem
de Heer
Albin Mosley
Steinbach
Clark
Grayson
Farter
Miletich
Gladson
Immimary
Butch Shepard
Central cashes in late free throws in comeback
Central surged in the final minutes, hitting 15 consecutive free throws as Ver Hoef led with six in a row and Busch added four straight, finishing strong after a rough start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Central
van der Linden
Youngberg
Bush
Young
Ver Hoef
le Busch
Feat sae Ad cad mit bod than a minnate fed
A fragmentary note lists unclear terms and names while reporting a local event. The readable parts hint at a discussion or proposal but lack concrete details. No clear persons organizations dates or places emerge from the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sae
Landing Strip Planned by Coon Rapids on Golf Course
Coon Rapids plans a 2200 foot runway on a local golf course site. The project aims to provide a specialized landing site for aircraft and anticipates benefits for regional air activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon Rapids
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Wisden Hospital
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Peter J. Dykstra
Gerrit Ryke
Donald Vos
Mahaska
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Harold van’ Zee
Mercy
Jelte de Jong
Ralph Vermeer
Newton
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R. de Wild
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Betty Core
Wm. de Jong, Jr
Omaha
Nebraska
James Kempkes
Mark
Matt Kempkes
Don van Houweling
Washington D. C
Janice van Zemeren
George W. Berar
Paul Terlouw
Gary Thomassen
Camp Chaffee, Ark
Sally Darrell Brand
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van Sant
Mrs. Wilhelmina van Gorp
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Leroy Brommers
Dennis Nieuwsma
Joel Brouwer
Kenneth A8 Aetal Donald Res
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Arther Brommers
Stanley Ver Heul
Gary van Kosten
Vander Hart
Ri ‘Wichhart
Webster School
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R. M. Martin
Linda Keizer
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Pabbon
Trevelore Safety Service
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Connecticut
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Bob Vander Linden
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