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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1945

Page

4

Obituary of Stella C Richardson from Pella Iowa

Stella Clark Richardson born August 27 1974 near Pleasanton Missouri died January 26 1946 at home in Pella Iowa She lived in Mt Ayr Iowa taught in local and Pella schools married Clark Richardson November 1 1917 left surviving husband six children and many relatives Funeral at Baptist Church Mt Ayr and Oakwood Cemetery noted church affiliations and family expressions of thanks

Stella Clark Richardson Pleasanton Missouri Pella Iowa Mt. Ayr Central College Monroe Christ Baptist Church Tater Pella Taptist Church Clark Richardson J. B. Clark St. Petersburg Florida Robert Schlotterback Knoxville Fred Bosveld Pele Ja Marthonna Margaret Clark Ruche South Dakota Pam The A. A. Swanson Oakwood

Gerrit J Klein born in Gelderland Netherlands in 1870

Gerrit J Klein born September 19 1870 in Gelderland Netherlands to Jake and Gertie Klein. He immigrated to America in 1887 and joined the church later in life. He married Mary Rozenberg February 7 1894 and had children, with three predeceasing him. He spent most of his life farming, moved to Pella in 1940, and served as a deacon at Otley Reformed Church before his membership transfer.

Third Reformed Church Pella Jake Monroe Dora John Willemsen Oskaloosa Gertie Dave van Maarten Margaret John Vanden Berg Otley John Des Moines Bennie Gerrit J. Klein Gertie Klein Gelderland Netherlands America Mary Rozenberg Jennie Henry Otley Reformed Church

Gradus Vanderwal Dies at 72. Funeral Held at Third Reformed

Gradus Vanderwal born May 28 1872 in Mahaska County died January 28 1915 at 405 West Fourth St aged 2 years 8 months. He married Gertrude Van der Beck February 27 1901 and had daughter Carrie Neal Schuring and granddaughters Georgia Schuring and two Bart Vanderwal with John Vanderwal survivors. Preceded in death by two John Neerbos. Funeral January 31 1945 at 2 pm at Third Reformed Church Rev L Borst officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

Gradus Vanderwal Peter Vanderwal Gertrude Gosselink Mahaska County West Fourth St Gertrude Vander Beck Carrie Neal Schuring Georgys Schuring Bart Vanderwal John Vanderwal John Neerbos Pam Third Reformed Church Rev. L. Borst Oakwood Cemetery

Gratitude for kindness after Gradus Vander Wal’s passing

The Vander Wal family extends thanks to friends and neighbors for support before and after the death of their husband and father Gradus Vander Wal. They also thank Reverend L. Borst for comforting words and the singers at the service. Mrs Gradus Vanderwal er and Mrs Neal Sehu.

Gradus Vander Wal L. Borst Gradus Vanderwaler Neal Sehu

Mrs M Verros Rouw obituary spans Netherlands to California

Mrs M Verros Rouw born October 8 1870 in Veenendaal Utrecht died January 26 1946 at the Home for the Aged aged 74 years 8 months 18 days. Married 1891 to Everet Rouw in Veenendaal ten children born. Emigrated to America. husband died 1914 and a son William 1918. Survived by numerous children and grandchildren. Funeral service at Third Reformed Church conducted by Rev Borst with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Dena van Dooren Herman van Dooren Veenendaal Utrecht Netherlands Everet Rouw Ameri Rouw William Mar Ns Alice Walterveld Vella Jennie van Amerongen Mt. Ple Wilma Tone Gysen Bell Flowery Minnie Pete Coy Bellflower Calif Johanna John

Thank you for support during our mother's illness and death

We express heartfelt thanks to all who stood by Mrs. M. Verros during illness and after death. Special gratitude to Mr and Mrs. D. Geenen of the Home for the Aged, Mrs. Mary Van Nimwegen, Mrs. Henrietta Klein, and Reverend L. Borst for kind acts performed for her and for us. We appreciate the expressions of sympathy and the flowers sent.

Clark Rich Ardson G J. Klein Rev L Borst G. J. Klein

Beloved Mrs Beyer Ver Steeght Dies at 3

Mrs J W Ver Steeght eldest daughter of James Walter and Minnie Ver Steeght born June 5 1888 on a Chester area farm near Sul ly died at University Hospital Town City aged 3 years 7 months 4 days She married Ur t Beyer on December 19 1911 nine children born one infant died She leaves sons Richard Glen Dale Melvin at home Margaret Newton Helen Willemsen Lester Earl and a daughter and many relatives Funeral services were held Saturday January 13 at the New Sharon church with burial in New Sharon cemetery

Huttie Ver Steeght James Walter Minnie Ver Steeght Sully Chester University Hospital Town City Christie Urt Beyer Richard Grinnell Glen Dale Melvin Margaret Newton Helen Willemsen Oskaloosa Lester Armored Infantry New York Earl Dutch East Indies J. W. Ver Steeght Minnie Anna Edward Gosselin New Sharon Henry Harrison de Verne Lacey Taintor Beyer Searsboro Sugar Creek

William Ira James obituary 1946 Tioga Township

William Ira James aged 61 died suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday noon January 23 at his Rochester Minnesota home. Born May 24 1833 in Trenton Iowa he is survived by wife Mary Jane James two sons Glen E of Oskaloosa Oren L Storekeeper 2/c US Navy at Farragut Idaho and daughter Margaret Weeks of Rochester Minnesota two brothers Almer of Rose Hill Town and Guy of Oskaloosa plus several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held January 27 at Tioga Union Church with Rev E W Goad of Rose Hill officiating Interment in Tioga Cemetery.

Pella William Bill) James E. V Gond Rose Hill Iowa William Ira James Rochester Minnesota Oskaloosa Oren L U. S. Navy Farragut Idaho Margaret Weeks Minn Almer James Town Guy James Tioga Union Church

New Officers Elected in AKA and Alethia Societies

The Alethia and Alpha Kappa Alpha Literary Societies vote to install officers for the coming term. Gladys Van Wyk becomes AKA president, with Harriet Gruige as vice president and Dorothy Bruhns as secretary among others. Vange Lubbers heads Alethia with Amy Kell as vice president and Marianna Baitsell as sergeant at arms.

Central Ray Alethia Alpha Kappa Alpha Delphis Gladys van Wyk Florence Meredith A.K.A Harriet Gruige Dorothy Fern Bruhns Treas Rosalie Masterson Bertha Reynen Evelyn Brunsting Jane Rosendaal Evelyn de Wild Helen Groeters Vange Lubbers Marianna Baitsell Amy Kell Orleath Vogelaar Jeane van Deest Joyce Prins Elma Finger Patty Collins Mary Alyce Bennett

Groundhog Day and garden musings for February

A town crier notes February as a month of rituals and reflections. Groundhog Day is explained with superstition about shadow and six weeks of winter, plus a tongue in cheek call to eat sausage and bank closures. Mentions Grandma’s birthday, garden plans, and the Pietenpols’ summer garden, ending with a meditation on living today and sending letters to service members.

Pietenpols

Renewal of Articles Of Rolscreen Company At Pella Iowa

Notice records the December 11 1944 annual stockholders meeting in Pella Iowa where Rolscreen Company adopted renewal amended and substituted articles of incorporation. It sets corporate name Rosscreen Company principal office Pella Iowa describes broad business powers including manufacture and sale of windows doors screens and related goods, stock 440000 dollars divided into 4400 shares, perpetual life subject to two thirds vote, board of 2-7 directors, officers president secretary treasurer and interim directors officers named J G Boat Pella and P H Kuyper Pella with December meeting date and official filing December 15 1944.

Rolscreen Company Pella Iowa Des Moines Rosscreen Company Marion County Shell Executive Council of J. G. Boat P. H. Kuyper Towa

Educational Psych Class Tours Smouse School in Des Moines

Dr. Mason Olcott of Central led an educational psychology class to Des Moines for a tour of Smouse Opportunity School. The facility serves about 200 students from first through ninth grade, accepting children from across the city with polio paralysis speech defects hearing or nutrition issues. The school provides top equipment and teachers to aid handicapped children, with many returning to their own schools after treatment. When full recovery isn’t possible the school strives to help salvage a useful life.

Mason Olcott Central Des Moines Smouse Middle West

Ration Timetable And Certification Changes Noted

The bulletin updates ration rules including no certificates needed to recap tires or buy used farm and passenger tires but required for new tires and used truck tires. Regular commercial vehicle inspections occur every six months or 5,000 miles. Several coupons and stamp books are revalidated or extended through 1945, detailing gasoline, fuel oil, sugar, processed foods, meats, fats, cheese, and airplane shoe stamps with instructions on usage and validity.

Library Notes Highlight Christian Missionary Biographies

A catalog of missionary and religious books including Judith martyred in Russia, Niemoller in a Nazi camp, Goforth China adventures, Climbing Memories, Nurse Sally Dean, and guides like Teaching the Child to Read. Also lists Christ centered fiction and theology works, with World Day of Prayer February 16 noted and a daily prayer call.

Judith Russia N. I. Siloff-Astakhoff Christ

Tau Epsilon Pi Plans for Next Knickerbocker

Tau Epsilon Pi discussed poetry writing themes and imagery using Coleridge as an example. Fay Van Rockel Saun described versification forms while Jean Van Deest explained meter and related terms. Joyce Prins explored free verse with pieces by Sandburg Lowell Whitman. Plans for Knickerbocker editing were made and future subject discussions were scheduled with Dorothy De Haun and others participating.

Fay van Rockel Samuel Taylor Coleridge Jean van Deest Joyce Prins Carl Sandburs Amy Lowell Walt Whitman Knickerbocker Tau Epsilon Dios Dorothy de Haun Vange Lubbers Nacy McGee

College anticipates day of victory observance

Central College expects a victory announcement soon from both European and Pacific fronts. A campus service will gather in the chapel with Dr. Van Wyk overseeing devotions, the music department providing selections, and Dr. Lubbers delivering the message. Services adjust to news timing before 8:00 a.m. or at 1:05 p.m. and the college will join local church observances on "y" day.

Central College Central van Wyk Lubbers

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Mrs. Clark Richardson Init Red Comb Poultry Feeds Neal Schuring Produce Darling Fertilizer Grimm Ladak Idahi Sweet Boone Tama Bakker Rus Mrs. Geurt Beyer William I. James William What Library Notes Martin Niemoeller Basil Miller Minisermany Niemacher Nees Gestapo Jesus Harry Rimmer Henry Martyn John G. Paton Jonathan Goforth Sally Dean Dorothy Quentin Guy L. Bond Eva Bond Christ and the New Woman Clovis G. Chappell Oscar Lowry Abraham Kuyper Sumner Welles World Organization Versailles Louise Harrison McCraw Charles Elmo Robinson William Swanson Swanson Moon Over Willow Run Dan E. L. Patch Ypsilanti Ichigan Christian Observer Stephen Vincent Benet Tau Epsilon Pi Tau Epsilon A College de Jong Seed Store Timothy, Red Top McCormick-Deering Plymouth Gerrit Wittenberg Elbert van Maanen Burdock’s Burdock Cut Rate Lumber Co Oskaloosa, Iowa
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