Local notes and obits from Pella area in early 1951
In Humboldt Iowa a Chronicle report lists local residents with hospitalizations births and community updates. It notes Dan Meulpolder's heart related illness and transfer to Des Moines for tests. It covers births in Oskaloosa and Pella areas, moves of residents to Des Moines and Denver, and church and chamber events, including a local business and civic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Meulpolder
Des Moines
Knoxville
Myron Hos
Ford
Chester Zylstra
Ford Menninga
Meulpolder
Chevro
Raymond ‘Roose
William Rowaard
Buick
William Mathes
Mercury
John Vander Werf
Obituary of Raymond A. Van Roekel 35
Raymond A. Van Roekel 35, long time partsman for Van Houweling Auto Company, died at home early Wednesday morning February 7 after about six weeks illness. Funeral services Friday February 9 at 1:00 p.m. Garden Chapel and 1:30 p.m. at Third Reformed Church. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. A fuller life story to appear in The Chronicle February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond A. van Roekel
van Houweling Auto Company
van Roekel
Garden Chapel
Third Reformed Church
Oakwood
Mr. van Rockel
Mrs Gerrit Van Andel Dies at 86 in Pella
Mrs Gerrit Van Andel died at her home in Pella on Tuesday afternoon February 6 at age eighty six. Funeral services will be held Friday February 9 at 1 30 p m at the First Christian Reformed Church with Reverend S Vroon officiating and interment in Oakwood Cemetery. A fuller obituary will run in The Chronicle on February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit van Andel
Washington St
Pella
First Christian Reformed Church
S. Vroon
Oakwood Cemetery
Chronicle
Death of Maggie Enfield in Lynnville Illinois to Lynnville Iowa
Maggie Enfield daughter of Richard and Elizan Enfield born November 18 1872 in Ill died January 23 1951 at age 78 with burial in Woodland Cemetery Lynnville. She married Frank Graham February 13 1895 and had three children Ernest Earl and a daughter who died in infancy. Survived by husband sons and daughters grandchildren and siblings. Burial followed services at the Lynnville Friends Church with Rev. Glenwood Stanley and Rev. Andrew Stuart officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
C. A. de ‘Bruin
Ta Borst
Raritan Reformed Church
Raritan
Ilinois
I. Borst
Maggie Enfield
Richard
Elizan Enfield
Frank Graham
Ernest
Earl
Lynnville
Newton
Norman Graham
Grinnell
Donna Fleming
Marilyn Meridith
Ronald Graham
Shirley Ann Meridith
Cora Meridith
J. H. Enfield
Okaloosa
Friends Hrch
Glenwood Stanley
Andrew Stuart
Woodland Cemetery
Mrs Effie Lepeltak Dies at 82 in Oskaloosa IA
Effie Lepeltak daughter of John Van Erve and Francisna Koomans died January 31 1951 at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Iowa aged 82 years 5 months 14 days Born August 17 1868 in Willemstad North Brabant Netherlands Emigrated to America in 1883 lived in Orange City and later South Dakota and Wisconsin churches served across several states Her husband Cornelius Lepeltak was a minister in the Presbyterian Church They had two children Cornelius born 1897 and Frances born 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Lepeltak
John van Erve
Francisna Koomans
Mercy Hital
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Willemstad
North Brabant
Netherlands
America
Orange City
Hein
Dakota
Westfield
Hull
No. Dakota
Thule
Reformed Church
Fred Zwemer
Cornelius Lepeltak
Omaha
Presby
Cinovos
So. Dak
Kossuth
West Point
Dak
Luetor
Kansas
Forrestville
Vesper
Wisconsin
Church Notes Atonement Series No 2 The Appointed Refuge
Tanis, minister of school, presents Purpose of Christ's Death in Atonement Series No 2. Includes junior, intermediate, and senior classes as part of the church program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanis
Christ
Minister Perron Church SerMon and Lent Devotion Schedule
Clifford F Perron minister at rd School preaches oldest members honored in worship. Sermon The Prologue of Johns Gospel. Youth Fellowship at :30, Evening Service 7:30 on What Does It Mean To Be Saved. Special music by choir. Wednesday 7:30 Lent devotional 8:30 choir practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford F. Perron
Jo Christ
Protestant Reformed Church Passion Service Ahead
Pastor M Gritters leads Lord's Day VII observance with a sermon and solemn praise during the Ye Saved Passion Service at the Protestant Reformed Church, inviting congregants to reflect on redemption and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Gritters
Passion Service
Rev and Mrs Anderson co-pastors weekly church services
Rev and Mrs C. Anderson serve as co-pastors with a schedule of Sunday events including Sunday School at 9 45 A M classes for all Morning Worship at 11 A M Overcomers Hour at 6 30 P M Evangelistic Service at 7 30 P M and a midweek Prayer Service with Bible Study from Acts 21 on Wednesday at 7 45 P M Come and come again
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C. 0. Anderson
Overcomer
Calvary Lenten Series Highlighted At Local Churches
L. J. Borst outlines a Lenten series at Third Reformed Church with sessions on Calvary's Compassion and Salvation. The Temple Times program features Moments of Music by the Ladies Sextette and a 2:30 p.m. radio broadcast from Jon KXK in Waterloo. The listing notes services across area churches and a focus on youth and family topics in the Sunday schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Borst
Th.b
Jesu
C. E. Society
C. E
Ruth Wagening
Calvary
I. Calvary’s Compassion
Ladies Sextette
Temple Times
Reformed Church In America
Jon Kxk
Waterloo
Towa
Harland Steele
Third Reformed Church
Lawrence Borst
KEBS Radio Schedule Highlights Local Concerts and Events
KEBS The Voice Of Central 620 lists upcoming events on February 7 11 and 13 including Peggy Len and the Miss Fits at D C ULL Concert Mall February 11 at Christin Reformed Church Melbourne and Campus Music Shop performances February 1 7 00 and February 13 7 45 noting venue and time details for listeners.
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KEBS
Central 620
Fragmentary sports note mentions shots by Clevens deciding result
Partial OCR text shows long shots by Clevens determining the outcome with Hew pson mentioned, indicating a basketball game moment from page 1. Further details are missing due to fragmentary scan.
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Clevens
Hewpson
Soldiers addresses list including Westra Roorda and Hoeksema
A brief roster lists service members with ranks and unit details. Cpl Charles Westra of Co L 8th Regt 1st Cav Div APO 201 San Francisco. S. R. Carl W Roorda USN T C San Diego. Pvt Fred Hoeksema US 55068274 Co A 86th Inf Reg 10th Inf Div Fort Riley Kansas.
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Charles Westra
Co. L
San Francisco
Calif
S. R
Carl W. Roorda
San Diego
Fred Hoeksema
U.S
Co. A
86Th Inf. Reg
Inf
Fort Riley
Kansas
Calvary Sermons Schedule Recited in Fragments
A fragmented notice lists Calvary sermons with dates in February and March. Items include Calvary's guish Calvar Thirst Calvary's Vic tory Calvary's Se curity with March 11 18 and 25 as near-term markers.
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Calvary
Pinches Delivers Bible Talks at Evening Services
George T. Pinches hosts Bible School at 10:00 am and Gospel Service in the evening with the special topic The World's Best Loved Man Who Ruled a Nation and Saved The World Part 6 His Wisdom and Mercy Dealing With The Guilty Thursday 7:30 pm Mr Pinches gives Bible talk on The Greatest Builder and Building of the Ages
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Pinches
the Bible School
Mr. Pinches
First Reformed Church Service Schedule
Anthony Haverkamp, Minister. 9:30 A M Sunday School. Jesus Meets Human Needs. 10:45 A M Morning worship. No Condemna 30 P M Evening praise. Our on Faith Suffered Under Pontius Pilate 2:00 P M Intermediate Christian Endeavor Senior Christian Endeavor. 7:30 P M Wednesday Mid week Prayer and Praise Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Haverkamp
Jesus
Pontius Pilate
Otley Church Sunday Worship Schedule Listed
Otley Christian Reformed Church presents morning worship at 9 30 a m and afternoon worship at 1 30 p m The Family Vesper Hour hosted by the pastor and family airs on Oskaloosa station KBOE 740 at 3 30 and Boone station KFGQ 1260 at 4 30 each Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosatation
KBOE
Boone
KFGQ
Pella considers transfer of Light Plant to a Board of Trustees
Public notice announces a March 2 1951 special election in Pella Iowa on whether the Pella Municipal Light and Power Plant should be placed under a Board of Trustees. Precinct polling places include Vos Farm Equipment City Office Legion Building and Pella Supply. The measure asks voters to approve transfer of control while detailing franchise terms and city regulations for gas distribution and service standards.
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Pella
Iowa
Vos Farm Equipment Company
Main Street
Main
Stre Third Ward
Legion
Broadway Street
Fourth Ward
Pella Supply Company
Oskaloosa Street
T. HL. Klein
Towa
Pella Grants Gas Franchise to Central States Electric Co
Ordinance No 124 grants Central States Electric Company a twenty year non exclusive franchise to establish gas distribution within Pella Iowa. The grant covers construction maintenance and operation of gas mains pipes and related equipment across streets alleys bridges and public grounds under city regulatory powers and police powers of the city. Presence of successors assigns and standard city limitations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Spe
Central States Electric Company
Pella
City of
Pella City Grant For Central States Electric Company Approved
An ordinance authorizes a grant and non exclusive franchise for Central States Electric Company after a November 6, 1950 election. The grant becomes effective upon adoption publication and written acceptance filed with the City Clerk of Pella Iowa. Passed by the City Council February 6, 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cial
Central States Electric Company
Pella
Iowa
T. S. Klein
Ted Rasmussen Fined for Aerial Gunshot Incident
Ted Rasmussen of Audubon was fined $100 in justice court for shooting a gun from an airplane. Farmers complained that the act endangered livestock and violated local flight and safety rules, prompting action.
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Ted Rasmussen
Audubon
Justice Court
Rasmussen Shot At Foxes From Air With .22 Rifle
A report notes Rasmussen engaged in fox hunting from an aircraft using a .22 rifle. The incident highlights evolving hunting methods and safety concerns amid aerial predator control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasmussen
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the Chronicle
Charley Miller
Humboldt, Iowa
Republican
Harvey Bogaard
Tumboldt Chamber of Commerce
Charley
Murvey
John Miller
111. Mayer
Chamber of Commerce
Rogaard
Humboldt
Fannie Vander Zyl Waldeck
Pagosa Springs
Colorado
Woodland Nursing Home
Madge Vander Zyl
Rutland Avenue
Mae Sterrenberg
Dick J. Rouw
Mercy Hospital
Rouw
George F. Sadler
Gerald Stravers
Mahaska Hospital
Paul de Jong
Tainter
Mahaska
Lyal Wehrie
Bernard Flikkema
Peter van Gorp
Carl de Vries
Mercy
Hattie van Gorp
J. P. van Rees
A Kool
Keith
Peter Lubberden
Martin Klein
Jake DeRonde
San Antonio
Texas
Vander Ploeg
Gerald Van_ Houweling
Arnold Ozinga
Dale Steenhoek
Henry J. Cade
Mark Votan
Peacock
Corps of Cadets
M Louis van Vaarten
Rochester
Minnesota
Keith Lautenbach
Linda
Barbara
Denver
Lautenbach
Joe Stientjes
Bureau of Public Roads
Washington
Gysbert van de Amsterdam
Holland
Wm. Brandershorst
Mr. and
Wm. van Dort
Mr. Vanders
Joe
Armed Services
Raritan, Minis
Rev. Lepeltak
Cornelius
Frances
Second Reformed Church
Protestant Reformed Church
Church OF the Open Bible
Beau
Carpenters
Cleven
Wei
Woodcock
Matthi WE
Central
Mark
Hicklin
Duncan
Coleman
Spencer A
Walvoord
Stewart
Simpson Missr Throwimpson
Weel Wood
First Reformed Church
Otley
ST. Mary Catholic Church
Pat
R. J. Ver Meer
F. N. de Wit
Centos
Thur
John Wayn
John Wayne
Sun
Laurel
Ota Hardy
Gene Autry
C. A. van Berkum
W. 2Nd St
Clark Barbara Gable
Stanwyck
Yessir
Joey Chitwood
DEVIL
Alan Ladd
Anatad Baie
Holland Theatre
Hamilton Beach
Miro
Vandermeulen Hoeksema Co
Main St
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