Local families share Christmas visits and celebrations
Residents in Pella and surrounding areas hosted relatives from Des Moines, Newton, Prairie City, Boulder and beyond for Christmas. Guests included the De Winter and Hollebrands families, Roorda Construction attendees, and many who travelled by train or plane to join festive meals, church events, and the Jansen 25th wedding anniversary in Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie den Besten
Edgar Roorda
Pella
Max Schuttinga
George den Besten
Prairie City
Delmer Jansen
Newton
Farm Bureau
Hospital notes report multiple Pella residents
Numerous patients from Pella and nearby areas are listed with hospital admissions and dismissals around late December. Carla Jane Schuring had a tonsillectomy at Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa and returned home shortly after. Other entries include Mrs. Otto Vos, William M. Schakel, Mrs. Jeanette Wickhart, Mrs. Elmer Kloosterman, Nancy Dykhuis, Ben Petersma, and a convalescing Matilda Van Roekel at John De Prenger home in Leighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carla Jane Schuring
Arthur Schuring
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Otto Vos
Pella
William M. Schakel
Jeanette Wickhart
Nancy
Galen Dykhuis
Ben Petersma
Nancy Dykhuis
Pela
Matilda van Roekel
John de Prenger
Leighton
Birth of Brenda Kay Slagter in Pella
Mr and Mrs Marion Slagter of Pella announce the birth of a daughter Brenda Kay born Tuesday December 24 at Pella Community Hospital weighing 9 pounds 3 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Vander Horst of Pella and Mr and Mrs John Slagter of Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Slagter
Pella
Brenda Kay
Pella Community Hospital
Henry Vander Horst
John Slagter
Oskaloosa
Obituary for Dick T. Ver Meer of Pella Iowa
Dick T. Ver Meer died unexpectedly on Tuesday December 3 1963 at 1011 Hazel street Pella Ia He was born February 7 1907 in Mahaska County near Pella to Tunis and Nellie Hessing Ver Meer He farmed 24 years then worked 16 years at Rolscreen He married Ethel De Winter January 13 1956 He was 56 years 9 months and 26 days old Surviving sister Alodia Ver Meer He was predeceased by his parents Steam engines held a lifelong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick T. Ver Meer
Hazel St
Pella
Mahaska Co
Tunis
Nellie Hessing Ver Meer
Ethel de Winter
Alodia Ver Meer
Funeral Rites for Dick T Ver Meer Held December 1963
Funeral services for Dick T. Ver Meer were conducted December 6 1963 at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home with Rev John A De Kruyter officiating Burial followed at Black Oak Two Cemetery where casket bearers included Clarence Ver Meer Jacob Ver Meer Hessel Van Zante Melvin L Van Houweling William Chambers and Floyd Richardson Funeral services for Mrs Dick T Ver Meer were held December 27 1963 at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home with Rev E G Ward officiating Burial was at Black Oak Two Cemetery Casket bearers were Arnold Ryken Dick Bruxvoort Clifford E Brown Roy Vander Beek Glen A Koopman and William Fuller Ethel daughter of Charles W and Ollie De Bruyn Ries was born in Pella Iowa March 19 1901 and died at her home 1011 Hazel Street Pella early Wednesday morning December 25 1963 aged 62 years 9 months 6 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick T. Ver Meer
van Dyk- Duven
John A. de Kruyter
Black Oak Two
Clarence Ver Meer
Jacob Ver Meer
Hessel van Zante
Melvin L. van Houweling
William Chambers
Floyd Richardson
van Dyk-Duven
E. G. Ward
Arnold Ryken
Dick Bruxvoort
Clifford E. Brown
Roy Vander Beek
Glen A. Koopman
William Fuller
Ethel
Charles W
Ollie de Bruyn Ries
Pella
Iowa
Hazel Street
Obituary Summary of Ethel De Winter and Family Ties
The obituary notes Ethel De Winter, once married to John H. De Winter in 1920 and later to Dick T. Ver Meer in 1956, with Ver Meer dying in 1963. A longtime Legion Auxiliary member and volunteer Blue Lady at the Knoxville Veterans Hospital, she leaves a niece, Betty Russell of California. Her parents and brother George W. Ries have passed away, in 1934, 1939, and 1957 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. de Winter
Ethel de Winter
Dick T. Ver Meer
George W. Ries
Christmas party for 4-H clubs at Leighton Civic Center
Four 4-H clubs Black Oak Scott Strivers Leighton Happy Hearts held their annual Christmas party December 16 at the Leighton Civic Center. Members brought homemade candy and apples for Mahaska county farm delivery. The event included carols, gifts, recreation, and refreshments served by Mrs. Raymond Van der Linden and Mrs. Tony De Jong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Oak
Scott Strivers 4-H Club
Leighton Happy Hearts 4-H Club
Leighton Civic Center
Mahaska County
Connie Rempe
Phyllis Moffet
Ed Vander Linden
Marla de Jong
Raymond Vander Linden
Tony de Jong
Daryl de Prenger
VHE Pella Chronicle Year Ends With Local Recap
The Pella Chronicle of December 31, 1963 provides a year-end roundup of community events, school notes, and local headlines. It highlights municipal decisions, school sports results, and notable civic activities from the town of Pella and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VHE Pella Chronicle
County Line Blue Belles Hold December Meeting
The regular meeting at 2 00 on Saturday December 14 saw roll call for What I Want For Christmas with eight members two leaders and one guest. Minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved. The club planned fruit baskets for needy persons and a caroling party if weather allows. Karen Buckley demonstrated a sleeve roll and Judy Kaldenberg spoke about the Chicago trip. Lunch and gift exchange followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Line
Blue Belles
Karen Buckley
Judy Kaldenberg
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles de Winter
Carroll Hollebrands
Des Moines
Elven Hollebrands
Roland Vander Zyl
E. Hollebrands
Liberty St
Anna van Waardhuizen
Gulfport
Miss
Colonial Hotel
Gertrude Hoksbergen
Charlie Dykhuis
Henry Bosveld
Ernie Engbers
California
Marvin Bosveld
Glendora
Henry Nicuwsma
South Holland
Gerald Kelderman
Larry
Linda
Donald
Boulder
Colo
Louis Vander Melen
The
Roorda Construction Co
Everett de Jong
Abraham Bogaards
Arnold Bogaards
Ray de Groot
Forest Roorda
Duane van Maanen
Larry Olivier
Gradus Bensink
Harlan Vander Voorst
Jean van Zee
Jean Cook
Ill
Ed Cook
Charles Grunow
Madison, Wis
Mrs. Grunow
Wm. Rugaard
Jessie Vanzee
Methodist
Abe Grandin
Alton, Ill
John Grandia
Orville Dykstra
Los Altos, Calif
Charles Dykstra
Gerald Zylstra
Grand Rapids, Mich
C. D. Zylstra
Mrs
Marvin Jellema
Herman Jellema
Marvin van Gorp
Douglas Heerema
Iowa City
Mart Heerema
Robert Evers
Clyde Evers
Marshalltown
Jim Evers
Cedar Rapids
Elmer Frank
Frank
Roy Jackson
Ben Lewis
Mystic
Marvin Schippers
Snyder, Jr
Richland
Bill Kilpatrick
New York City
Glen Nihart
John W. Vos
Bert Meppelink
Dick Ver Ploeg
Luella van Dusseldorp
Sully
Lane van Rees
Clarence Eaton
Wm. Langerak
Larry Toom
Santa
Wilma Roose
Denver
Richard G. Lavery
Scott
Carroll, Ia
Richard L. Gregerson
Pearl Lavery
Denison
Fred Brummel
Walter Brummel
Washington It
Trinity Reformed Church
Harry Stump
Rosemary
Shirley
Bob Stump
Clarion
Charles Stump
Frank Lucas
Seattle
Wash
Henry de Cook
Loveland
Colorado
G. A. de Cook
Naldo Steenhoeck
Orville Haan
Pamela
Bruce
Craig
Jenison
Michigan
Rube Leydens
Haan
Ruby Leydens
Bob Leydens
Gayle
Art Breen
Sharon
Janice
Kathy
Magdalene van Weelden
Cathy Rozenberg
Ed Goemaat
Dennis
Vicki
Haans
Leydens
Orville
Grand Rapids, Michigan
William J. Vande Voort
J. R. Palmquist
A. H. Cummings
Bill Jerkins
Donald Bishop
Phil Bishop
Stanley Bishop
Swan
Gerrit B. Klyn
Bob Klyn
Wesley
Donald Klyn
Melrose Park
Hlinois and
Stanley
San Jose
Calif
San Jose University
Ed Ves
James Cobb
Jim
Chris
Curt
Dale Stephenson
Indianola
Tony Oskam
Dave de Cook
Sigourney
Harold Showman
Kentucky
Ben Vos
Floris Geurts
Marion Wynna
Marion, Iowa
Dan C. Dingeman
Diana van den Baard
Iowa Methodist
Connie van den Baard
Peter R. van Gorp
Robert
Verlan de Zwarte
Arlan
Jayne
Darrell Kelderman
Ankeny
Wm. Beimers
Sioux Center
Thrift Loan CO
North Market Street
Martin Naaktgeboren
Itsa
Wanders Radio & TV
al Wanders
Nick
Nellie
Nick’s
Elmer Kloosterman
Wesselink
Edward Wearden
Chronicle News
Robert Klein
Sobituary
Africa
the Tot
Franklin Street
Lows
Pelle
Marion
Mahaska
Jasper Counties
United States
Eagent Biss
South
Lomer Store
Lark ST
Hhorce
Smithcraft
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