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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1952
Page
3
Mrs Edward Roorda died after a long illness at her mother's home Mrs Peter Hackett on Sunday December 28 aged 40. Funeral services were held Tuesday December 30 at 1 30 p m at the First Reformed Church and burial was in Oakwood cemetery.
A long list of holiday travel plans and medical updates from Oskaloosa and Pella. Families visit relatives in Alabama and Illinois, hospitalizations and recoveries noted, births announced, and local residents preparing for Christmas visits and travel. Notable mentions include Camp Rucker deployment, Mercy and Mahaska hospitals, a baby born in Mahaska Hospital, and community members returning home on furloughs.
Home kitchen fudge guide shares a simple, no-thermometer method using semi sweet morsels evaporated milk and vanilla. Recipes cover short cut fudge and chocolate squares, plus coconut balls walnut patties pralines and nut rolls with shaping and chilling steps.
A Minnesota Legionnaire poem delivers a grim Christmas scene in a cold army tent. Soldiers, bunked together, face the clash of lullaby memories and distant gunfire as Sgt. Kelly and a platoon rally under a frigid, perilous night.
Albert Van Engelenhoven aged 86 died at his home in Leighton on Sunday December 28. Funeral services were held Wednesday December 31 at the Leighton Christian Reformed Church with burial in Black Oak Center cemetery.
Prayer services were held for the infant daughter of Pvt. and Mrs. Marvin Nunnikhoven at Powers funeral home Oska loosa after she died shortly after birth in Mercy hospital. Burial was in the Friends cemetery. The family includes grandparents Anthony Nunnikhoven of Pella and Timothy Elsloo of Oskaloosa and great grandfather Tunis Neels of Oskaloosa. Pvt. Nunnikhoven serves as MP on Cheju island near Korea.
William Fuller known as Bill died December 19 in Fairfield after shaving led to death. age 62. He lived in Pella as a boy, adopted by Maasdam family. Survived by two daughters, two half-sisters Marie and Elizabeth Maasdam, one half-brother Fred Mansi, former Louden foreman. Fred Mansi coached at Ottany, connected to Cox C.R.L&P band and Henry Held cigar shop.
Ronald Allen Roose, son of Wilbur E. Roose and Evadena Roozeboom, died December 16 1952 in Mercy hospital Oskaloosa aged 2 years 1 month 16 days. Survived by parents five brothers and two sets of grandparents. Funeral services December 19 at 1 p.m. from residence and 1 30 p.m. from Leighton Christian Reformed church Rev Wm Reinsma officiating. Interment Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased, a longtime member of the First Christian Reformed Church of Pella, confessed faith in early years. Services were held December 22 at 1 o clock at home and 1:80 at the church, with Rev. F. M. Huizenga officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Pella, with surviving relatives including Jake Tunis and Brandt.
Central edges St Ambrose 68 63 in a game noted for free throw shooting and late baskets. Key players include Graham Ver Hoef Nicklaus for Central and Seekamp Malatestini Cannady Dorsey Murphy for St Ambrose, with final 68 to 63 score and quarter by quarter breakdown.
The family of John Ver Meer expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness before and after his illness and death. They acknowledge expressions of sympathy and flowers as tokens of respect.
At Grinnell Chris McNalley observes a fiftieth anniversary as proprietor of the McNail ey market. He opened for business in 1902.
George T. Pinches presents Bible class at 9 30 am with school activities. The Lord's Supper and word of God follow at 10 30 am. Evening Gospel service at 7 30 pm covers the fourth Daniel prophecy series on a graphic forecast of nations' glory and fall. No midweek service Thursday Christmas Day.
Church calendar lists Mini 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship with Sacrament, 7:30 p.m. Evening Praise, annual Book of Records closing worship, 2:00 p.m. Junior and Senior C E, 10:00 a.m. New Year’s Day Union Services across three Reformed Churches led by Rev. Russell J. Redeker, Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m., further services including Vander Lest and Young People C E, Thursday evening mass and radio broadcasts from KXEL and KBOE. Os Ka loo saa subject “So Little Time” by Rev. H Bast.
Eddie the Ida County pig drew attention at the Chicago International Live Stock Show last week. The animal answers to its name and comes when called for a candy bar, owned by George Hoffman of Ida Grove.
The Chronicle lists Pella High football letters for the past season. Recipients include Harold Hiemstra and Alvin De Wild as seniors, with Bob Borgman Alvin De Wild Chuck Bientema Ralph Ver Ploeg Lloyd Ballenger Marion Van Hal Marvin De Zwarte Cleo Ver Hoef Wayne Vander Pol Jun Ikuta Paul Dingenan Herb Blom Nelson Bogaards Alvin Hiemstra and others among sophomores and juniors.
The Messiah concert drew praise for the singer's interpretation and the orchestra's supportive yet unobtrusive accompaniment. The 180 member chorus showed strong emotion, precise entrances, and confident tone. Shirley Smith, as oratorio trumpeter, performed with professional ease while playing blind, blending with the organ and maintaining solo clarity. The annual performance marked notable progress and potential future achievements.
John Ver Meer died after a short illness at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa Iowa on December 20 at 2:00 a.m. He was 70 years 8 months and 7 days old. He born near Pella and moved to Pella 12 years ago. He married Minnie Van Gorp February 18 1903. Survived by widow four children Alice Langstraat Marie Louwsman Jacob Tunis, one son Anthony preceded in death, 19 grandchildren five great grandchildren and four brothers Will Otto Gerrit Neal of the city. Three brothers pre-
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