Valentine Parties Gather Neighbors for Farewell and Fun
Several social events unfold as Bernice De Reus hosts a Valentine party with friends, followed by a large farewell gathering at J. E. Ver Ploeg’s home for six families moving away this spring. Dorothy Johnston’s Valentine tea and a tool shower for Albert De Pruin round out the neighborhood notices with games, music, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Ver Ploeg
Lyle Mick
Galesburg
Harold Fisk
Reasnor
James Steenhock
Albert de Pruin
Wednesday Club Hosts Social at East Washington Home
Mrs J H Van Vliet presided over a Wednesday club gathering at her East Washington street residence with all members reporting an enjoyable afternoon. Rudy Schilder marked his eleventh birthday entertaining a group of boys including Don Tuinstra Karl Ander Zyl Carl Vogelaar Carl Van der Ploeg Jimmy Kempkes Judson Waechter and Ralph Heerema. Ruth Heerema hosted a group of girls on Tuesday afternoon with games and lunch. attendees included Joan Kuyper Ota De Winter Leona Schilder Mary Louise Renaud and Dorothy Johnston. Leona Schilder then hosted a group of friends Wednesday afternoon for Monopoly followed by lunch. attendees were Emily Kuyper Mary Jane Baron Mary Louise Renaud Ota De Winter Joan Kuyper Ruth Heerema and Dorothy Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Johnston
Mary Louise Renaud
Margaretta Slob
Leona Schilder
Betty Lankelma
Ota de Winter
Virginia van Gorp
Joan Kuyper
J. H. van Vliet
East Washington Street
Rudy Schilder
Don Tuinstra
Karlander Zyl
Carl Vogelaar
Carl van der Ploeg
Jimmy Kempkes
Judson Waechter
Ralph Heerema
Ruth Heerema
Emily Kuyper
Mary Jane Baron
Churches Unite for Joint Sunday Services at Third Reformed
The Congregations of First, Second, and Third Reformed churches and the Baptist church will join in all services on Sunday at the Third Reformed Church. A union Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Second
Third Reformed Churches
The
Baptist Church
Third Reformed Church
Combined church services in Pella for coal situation
The First and Second Christian Reformed churches of Pella plan combined services next Sunday in the Second Church building. Morning service at 9 30 with Rev M Monsma in charge. Afternoon service at 2 with Rev I De Jong (Holland). Evening service at 7 30 with Rev F De Jong in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of
Pella
M. Monsma
I’. de Jong
Holland
F. de Jong
Four Churches Unite in Sunday Services at Third Reform Church
Four local congregations First Second and Third Reformed and Baptist joined for Sunday services due to the coal shortage. The Third Reformed hosted a full morning service featuring a male quartet from Central College. Rev G Menning preached on Peace from Phil 47. Afternoon and evening services followed by Rev A Haverkamp and Rev J Prins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed
Third Reformed Church
Central College
G. Menning
A. Haverkamp
J. Prins
Snowbound Dominick Preaches In Pella
Rev. B R De Jong a Presbyterian pastor from Willow Lake South Dakota reached Pella on a snowy trip from Chicago. He visited his brother Rev Frank De Jong at the First Christian Reformed church and stayed through Monday due to snowbound highways. On Sunday morning he delivered a strong sermon to the congregants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. de Jong
Presbyterian Church
Willow Lake
S. D
Pella
Chicago
de Jong
Frank de Jong
First Christian Reformed Church
Bereavement Note for Clarence Croll’s Family
The brothers and sisters thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the bereavement for our brother Clarence Croll and for the floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Croll
Notice of Will Hearing in Marion County Iowa
Notice is filed in Marion County Iowa district court that the last will of Dena Vander Pal de ceased is on file and will be heard March 9 1986 in Knoxville Iowa. Clerk DON L. REMY and Deputy HY J. REX WEDDLE signed this notice on February 11 1986.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion
County
Dena Vander Pal
Knoxville
Don L. Remy
Hy J. Rex Weddle
School Election March 9 and Coal Shortage Hit Pella
The school board sets a March 9 election with current members Lankelma Ver Ploeg and Andrew Ver Ploeg likely seeking re election amid coal driven school closures. The region faces a crowded calendar of tournaments and debates on school taxes as residents weigh the value of education against general tax burdens.
Edward Sheehy Dies at 89 in Marion County Home
Edward Sheehy born in Ireland May 7 1846 died Saturday at 5 30 am in the Marion county home near Pella He would have turned 90 next May 7 Funeral services were held Wednesday at Awtry and Lankelma funeral home with Rev J Prins officiating He lived much of his life in Pella and was a familiar figure in Central park He is survived by E L Sheehy Linden IA Mrs Cecelia Lundy New Sharon Mrs Agnes Grant Taintor and Bernard Sheehy with 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren He outlived his wife who died 43 years ago and was the last of his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schol
George Lankelma
W. C. Ver Ploeg
Andrew Ver Ploeg
Melcher
Knoxville
Pella
Monroe
Edward Sheehy
Marion
Awtry and Lankelma Funeral Home
Rev. J. Prins
Graceland Cemetery
Ireland
Mr. Sheehy
America
New York State
Arsenal
Sully
Julia Sheehy
Mamie
George
Kate
E. L. Sheehy
Linden
Iowa
Cecelia Lundy
New Sharon
Agnes Grant
Taintor
Bernard Sheehy
California
Sheehy
Central Park
Public sale dates announced for local households and property
Public sale notices list Mrs. Mary Koopmans at 212 South Street on Feb 22 for household goods. Feb 26 sale by Fred De Jong postponed from earlier date. Feb 26 Jim De Vries residence property and household goods on Columbus Street, Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Koopmans
South Street
Fred de Jong
Jim de Vries
Columbus Street
Pella
Dutch Village Room Ready for Tulip Time Exhibit
The Legion hall upstairs room measuring 60 by 80 feet is being remodeled to house the miniature Dutch Village for the Tulip Time Festival next May. Local woodworker George Heeren, Central College students, and Pella High School's manual training department are building it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
George Heeren
Central College
Pella High School
Man killed as freight wreck blocks line near Bloomfield
A transient man riding in scrap iron car died when a Rock Island freight train derailed near Floris Indiana on a Sunday afternoon. Twenty two cars left the right of way, 300 feet of track torn up, blocking the Chicago Kansas City line. The man boarded at Centerville Iowa and sought Davenport for his ailing mother. No identification found. Coroner seeking name and authorities notified. Wreck blamed on a hot journal and axle fracture. the engine and 40 cars remained on track and trains operated later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Floris
Bloomfield
Centerville
Davenport
Charles D. Fenton
Davis County
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Sunday to Eldon Ja Railroad Wreck Clearance Delayed
Railroad employer said it would take at least all of today to clear the wreckage near Eldon Ja. Cleanup operations extended as authorities assess damage and restore service to the Sunday schedule.
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Eldon
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Bernice de Reus
Bernice Vander Linden
Sara Schakel
Bernice Klein
Bob Menning
Herbert Vander Waal
Don Cummings
Carroll Hollebrands
Jack Sixsmith
Dykhuis
Skunk River
Elmer Dieleman
Sand Ridge
James Ver Ploeg
Bethel
Old Boat Farm
Merchan
John Ulrich
Vos & Veenman
Right Price Store
George Washington
Thompson
Colby
Crisco
de Wit
IGA
Union Church Services
Baptist
Reformed Churches
Third Church
Dominic
Will Hays
Lewis
Sinclair Lewis
Lenora Scholte
Des Moines Register
Arie Schilder
C. P. Dykstra
Gao
HEINZ
del Monte
Sunkist
Sunnyside Beauty Shop
Broadway
Jessie Sadler
FOX
John Boles
Jack Holt
Karen Morley
Bill Robinson
B. G. de Sylva
Edward Peple
Sally Eilers
Mary Dow
Etwe
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rite Way
Orange Sale
Jack Sprat Box
John den Hartog
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