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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1951
Page
2
Notice for Women's Federated Club setting 2:00 pm Tuesday February 20 and an Executive Board meeting 30 minutes earlier at 2:00 pm due to extra business. If moving, notify the Chronicle with old and new addresses. Subscribers listed by towns and routes. provide old address to update.
Mercy and Mahaska Hospitals report several surgeries and discharges. Mrs. Henry Rus and Mrs. Abraham Goemaat underwent procedures, while Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor and Mrs. Gerrit Aalbers were among those dismissed after treatment. Many residents travel for care, visits, and family news as local names appear alongside moves, illnesses, and new car registrations.
Professor Laurence the Central College art mentor advised grade school teachers on implementing art education in schools and homes. He outlined three developmental stages from manipulation to realism and suggested hands on materials like clay, papier mache, and paints to foster creativity and social values.
Long list of chamber committees and officers with roles in governance and event planning. Includes president Cornie nkel and vice-president ly Kooy man, plus numerous chairs across Band, Road, Boat Solicitation, College, Rural, Extension, Publicity, Decorations, Fire Protection, and more.
The article promotes a voluntary hospital and clinical protection plan as a counter to socialized medicine. It notes many Americans, especially in the Midwest, favor choosing their own coverage and mentions county residents will be contacted in coming weeks to join the program for protection against hospital and surgical expenses.
Otley residents record visits, family gatherings, and milestones in a community timeline. Lt. Don Vriezelant begins processing at Offutt Air Base near Omaha with a March 10 service start, while neighbors celebrate a 40th wedding anniversary and a late birthday gathering. The Farmers Cooperative Exchange held its annual meeting and the Ladies Aid served dinner as the town braces for a weather shift from the recent thaw.
Ben Hoehsema leads the Troop Committee and Dr Walter De Kock inspires Cub program growth at Central College. John Van Twenty-four boys enroll in Cub Dens as new Den Mothers and Cubmas join from Scouting and local schools. Refreshments and enthusiasm marked the gathering.
The obituary notes Raymond A Van Roekel born December 28 1915 in Pella died February 7 1961 at 35 years. Survived by Ada Brummel his wife two children Phyllis Ruth and Jerry Ray and by his parents three sisters and five brothers. He joined Third Reformed Church in 1934 and remained faithful. Funeral services were held February 4 and 5 at the cooperative chapel with details indicating a strong faith and family focus.
Mrs Johanna Van Andel 86 11 22 died February 1961 at 1005 Washington St Pella IA. Survived by son John and two daughters Mrs Harry De Bruin and Mrs Herman Vos. two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral February 9 1961 First Christian Reformed Church with Rev S Vroon offs. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. The family thanks those who remembered her during illness.
Burial was conducted after a service at the Reformed church with officiant Mr Borst and attendees including Martin Heerema zel, Dick Van der Leest, Gerald Dieleman, Frank Barker and John Van Arkel.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness to our husband father son and brother Raymond Anthony Van Roekel and for assistance before and after his death. We express appreciation to Reverend L Borst for ministrations and prayers and to those who sent flowers. Mrs Ray Van Roekel and Children Mr and Mrs A A Van Roekel Brothers and Sisters
Graveside services were held Wednesday February 14 1951 at 1 45 p m for the baby boy of Mr and Mrs Glenn Koopman. The infant died in Oskaloosa Town on February 12 1951. The parents and a brother Gary survive. The Reverend C L Perron officiated.
Henry Van Grootveld aged eighty one died at the Home for the Aged in the early morning hours of Wednesday February 14 after a stroke a week earlier Funeral services will be held Friday February 16 at 1 00 p m from the Second Chr Reformed Church Obituary to appear in next week’s Chronicle.
Dubuque Spartans toppled Central College Dutchmen 78 to 53 as Bob Purcell led with 20 points and Paul Lueber added 15. Bob Vermeer scored 20 for the Pelmen, while Don Kohlmann retired early and Mark fouled out late. A prior 58 56 loss at Pella hinted at rebound as Central shot poorly from the floor and failed to keep pace.
Mr Robinson discusses filming in occupied Japan highlighting scenery and customs with humor. A final presentation remains in the series. Darrell Elliott visits March 21 to speak on Guatemala. General admission two dollars at the door for non season-ticket holders on Wednesday February 21.
A formal letter lauds the American banking system and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation praising its achievements since inception and inviting readers to take pride in the record.
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