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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1953
Page
2
A dense list of Christmas gatherings and visits across Pella and nearby towns details families from Van Gorkum, Vander Putte, Roorda, and De Jong clans sharing meals, gifts, and travel over the holidays. Nursing student Janice Van Zemeren and serviceman Gary Brouwer are noted, along with moves, hospital entries, car registrations, and upcoming travel plans.
Little Kirk Mathews of near Thornton climbed a ladder and fell into a manger on his stomach a few days before Christmas. He was hospitalized for treatment of injuries.
Finland retains the title of the world’s most forested country with expansive boreal woods covering vast areas. Experts note sustainable management supports timber industries, biodiversity, and climate goals amid continuous reforestation efforts.
William Henry Nikkel aged 62 9 months died after an extended illness in Sully Iowa after living there since childhood and moving five years ago to his present home He married Carrie Van Zante on May 8 1918 and had three children Albert Delis and Cornelia Marie He survived by his wife three children two granddaughters one sister and several brothers He was a WWI veteran and funeral services were held December 26 1953 at Van Dyk Funeral Home and Second Christian Reformed Church with interment at Oakwood Cemetery
The family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for kindness during his long illness and after death. They acknowledge and gratefully receive flowers tendered as tokens of respect. The Family
Mrs Elvin Vanness aged 66 a longtime Jasper County resident died Saturday December 19 1953 at 2 pm in Mahaska hospital Oskaloosa from a cerebral hemorrhage Born Elsie Mae Butin near Galesburg June 6 1887 she lived in Sully last 40 years She married Elvin Vanness March 11 1913 her first husband Robert Nolin died soon after Survived by husband one son Howard of Sully twin daughters Dorothy Geurts Sully and Doris Drayson College Place Washington one granddaughter and four grandsons She was preceded by her parents and a brother Funeral services were Wednesday December 28 at 1 80 pm at the Sully Community church Rev Harold Ellsworth officiated Burial Palo Alto Cemetery north of Reasnor Iowa The Pella Cooperative was in charge of arrangements
A group thanks friends and neighbors for aid and comfort after the death of wife mother and grandmother Mrs Elvin Vanness. Grateful for sympathy and flowers sent as tokens of respect.
Kenneth Paul Groenendyk, infant son of Charles Groenendy k and Beulah Vande Wall, born May 12 1951 in Oskaloosa Iowa, died December 27 1953 at home in Tracy. Survived by parents and two sisters Susan Faye and Betty Jane. Paternal grandparents Elbert and wife in Tracy. maternal grandparents Peter and wife in Huxley. Funeral December 30 1953 at 1:00 pm from family home and 1:30 pm from Tracy Church of Christ. Interment Sandridge Cemetery south of Tracy.
The family expresses gratitude for the kind acts and thoughtful support received during Kenneth Paul Groenendyk's illness and after his death. Appreciation is extended to friends, neighbors, and relatives who provided aid, comfort, and flowers during this difficult time.
Costs to gain a pound on a beef steer approach finished weight prices, narrowing margins for feeders. Rex Beresford of Iowa State College warns the spread between feeder cattle costs and slaughter prices will be crucial in 1954. With fewer cattle on feed, economists expect fewer fat cattle this winter and prices on fat cattle.
Women may enroll in a group Senitro program on WOI TV every Thursday at 3 01 starting January 7. Mrs Leslie Smith Extension Nutrition Specialist Iowa State College will lead the series. Enrollment occurs at the Marion County Extension Office above J C Penney on the square Knoxville nursing home.
Motives of social calls appear in brief notices from the Home for the Aged. Several residents and visitors named include Mrs. Francis Huigen of Moline Ill, Miss Josie Meyer Jr, Mrs. Arvin Boat of El Paso Texas, Mrs. Nellie Kuiper, and many others visiting from Des Moines Oskaloosa Knoxville Perry Holland Mich Newton Killduff and more.
A vivid account of St Nicholas customs in Amsterdam and the United States. Santa arrives by ship or horse with Black Peter, checks behavior in The Golden Book, and rewards good children with gifts. Dutch children leave hay and carrots, place letters by the fire, and await a nocturnal gift visit. The piece portrays Sinterklaas as protector of children and patron of giving in both cultures.
Farm economists forecast that 1954 first half results will improve versus four years prior with spring fed cattle prices likely between the current fall peak and 1953 lows. They warn of supply bunching in late 1964 due to Western herds held back and lighter stock feeding, possibly weakening fed cattle prices late in 1964 if business slows. Feeder margins are expected to stay near normal in 1964.
Mrs Gysbert Van Roekel announces the engagement of daughter Sylvia Kay Rolffs to Edward Hoksbergen of Taintor with no wedding date set. Pleasant Grove Sunshine Club held a Christmas party at Jennie Rooze boom's featuring scripture by Janet Roorda and recitations by Darrel Vander Linden Charles Vander Linden and Mary Lou Van Rheenen Ruth Stursma piano solo Katherine Klein led prayer Four boxes of clothing were packed for the Winnebago Mission in Nebraska Lunches served by Mrs Nettie Vander Linden and Dorothy Vander Linden Absent but improving Mrs I P De Cook Next meeting at Avis Van Zemeren will include carpet rag activity for the Veterans Hospital Knoxville
Mildred Marcella Henderson of Colfax Iowa wed Andrew Junior Van Sant son of Sully at Colfax Christian Church in a candlelight ceremony December 23. Reverend Frank Babbitt officiated with organist Joyce Graham and singer Jacob Brand. The reception followed in the church basement. about 38 guests attended. The bride formerly worked for Iowa Power and Light in Colfax and will continue employment. groom a Sully High School graduate 1962 serves in the Navy.
A December 14 shower at Mr and Mrs Peter Pleima’s Sully home honored Miss Josephine Rozenboom, who becomes Gerrit Pleima’s bride December 17. Guests included many local families, with lunch served by the hostesses. A series of related events followed, including a cooperative Christmas dinner in Kalona and a farewell party for the Albert Pleima family as they move near Leighton. A separate surprise shower for Doris Jansen occurred in Sully with gifts and a hosted lunch. Mrs. Nellie Vander Wilt of the Home for the Aged celebrated her 92nd birthday on December 13 with family and friends.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its guid Tuesday night at five o'clock at the Legion Hall. Members of Tar will meet at the home of Mrs. Peter G. G on afternoon January 6 at 2 30 pm.
The text records wedding proceedings with names of attending and sending guests. Miss Jansen wed Nelson Geels on Tuesday December 22, with listed attendees and gifters including Mrs. Jansen and Mrs. Geels among others.
Iowa State College extension clothing specialists predict ample supply of ready to wear garments and yard goods in easy to care for fabrics. Cottons and blends will be in demand with new finishes making cotton resemble other fabrics and remain wearable year round as the cotton industry adapts.
In a letter to the editor the author notes growing disappointment with turning the old fire station into a storage shed. They argue the building could serve Boy Scout and art centers, urging the City Council to reconsider for cultural and recreational needs of youth and residents. The piece emphasizes valuing people over machinery.
Prices Stable engages new designers to brighten cotton apparel. Factories for Orion Dacron Dynel Acrilan expand output while wool supplies stay ample. Blends reduce care costs. some woolens become washable or water repellent. Prices easing for fabrics, though finished garments may resist cuts due to labor. Man-made fiber prices may fall as supply grows.
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