Local residents host and travel notes from Pella area
Dubuque visitors join Gerrit and Marion Toom for a weekend at their home while Dr. Lankelma's wife plans a Phoenix trip after spinal surgery. A long chain of family birthdays anniversaries and visits unfolds across Pell a and nearby towns with many gatherings, travel plans, and celebratory meals. Notable names include Donald Toom Dennis Douglas Steven Lankelma Leona Cobb Ves Van Dort Meyer Schut De Boer Monsma Van Gorkum Vander Putte Van Haaften De Winter Roorda Menninga Lubbers Vander Myde De Zwarte Oppenhuizen De Penning Blume and others. The report notes several birthdays and anniversaries as well as travel to California Oregon and Florida, plus local church activities and a business college enrollment in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Lankelma
Phoenix
Arizona
Lankelma
Leona Cobb
Indianola
Ed Ves
Chicago
Wm. van Dort
Peter R. Meyer
John Schut
John de Boer
John Monsma
Vis. Hessel van Ryswyk
John van Weelden
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Lane Meulpolder
Pell
Dale Randal
Portland
Oregon
Hubert
California
Hattie van Gorkum
M. H. Vander Putt
Doug van Gorkum
Phillip Vander Putte
Donald
Newton
Robert Ten Hagen
Algonda
Reagen
Elmer
Blanche Vander Putte
Galesburg
Milton Hoffman
Second Reformed Church Centenial
M. D. van Haaften
de Jong Nursing Home
Knoxville
Minnie de Winter
John Roorda
Montezuma
L J. Lubbers
Holland
Second Reformed Church
John D. van Vark
West 1St Street
C. H. Pals
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
H. K. Pals
Grace Lautenbach
Pals
World Association of Veterinary Food Hygienists
Seattle
Washington
Pella
Hoekstra
Hopp
Illodge of Pella and nearby towns to face hospital notices
Numerous patients from Pella and surrounding towns are listed with hospital admissions and dismissals. Gertie Bogaards sustains a fractured pelvis after a fall on ice, treated at Community Hospital. Others include Henry Wyma at University Hospital, and several residents of Pella, Hartwick, New Sharon, and Oskaloosa noted for admissions or discharges in mid February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Bogaards
Murray Rinehart
University Hospital
Town City
Spencer
Henry Wyma
Posit
Iowa
Henry Nibbilink
Pella
National F F A Week Observed In Pella 1963
National F F A Week highlights Agriculture as America’s backbone with Iowa and national chapters promoting programs, banquets, radio talks, and billboard campaigns. The Future Farmers of America emphasizes leadership, science, and business skills for a new generation of farmers through vocational agriculture education started by Smith Hughes Act. The Pella Chronicle notes the 1963 observance running February 16 to 23 and the role of F F A in sustaining farming and related industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
America
Farmers of America
Agriculture A
Iowa
F.F.A
M and M Peppy Pals Meet at Gloria Goodyk Home
The M and M Peppy Pals met February 16 at Gloria Goodyk’s home with two leaders two guests and 12 members present. Talks covered cookies unbaked storage of kitchen utensils and salads. Patty Nieman joined as a new member. Lunch was served by the hostess and her mother. Reporter Gloria Goody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Goodyk
Diane Goodyk
Becky Nieman
Joyce Vander Hart
Patty Nieman
Gloria Goody
Births in Newton and Pella reflect local families
Mr and Mrs Marvin Struik of Newton welcomed an 8 lb 15 oz son Kurtis Leroy born Feb 15 at Skiff Memorial Hospital Newton. Grandparents Hubert Struik Newton and John Westercamp Pella. John Rolffs Newton parent of son Richard Alan born Dec 26. Rooy and Rolffs grandparents Oskaloosa. Merle Den Besten Pella parent of 6 lb 3 oz Kris Allen born Feb 19 at Pella Community Hospital. Brouwer Pella and George Den Besten of Prairie City are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Nieuwsman
Pella
Leonard Petersma
Oskaloosa
Ronald Meinders
Clarence Meinders
Sarah Gosselink
James Jones
Albert. Van.Donselaar
Iorytsis
At de Sid
Pela
Esday
Tuaty
Marvin Struik
Newton
Kurtis Leroy
Skiff Memorial Hospital
Hubert Struik
John Westercamp
John Rolffs
Richard Alan
George Rooy
Dick Rolffs
Merle den Besten
Kris Allen
Pella Community Hospital
Henry. Brouwer
George den Besten
Prairie City
Jolly Jasperettes Meet at Kathy Russell Home
The Jolly Jasperettes gathered at Kathy Russell's home January 19. Lila Steenhoek and Jean Kruseman gave talks, followed by a demonstration by Kathy Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Jasperettes Club
Lila Steenhoek
Lois Boot
Nancy Hunziker
Kathy Russell
Jean Kruseman
Jolly Jasperettes
Geigy Corn Clinic Set for Feb 26 at Pella Legion Hall
Experts from farm chemical firms will discuss chemical weed control basics and best application to maximize herbicide value. They will also cover corn root worm damage and control, drawing on experiences from major U.S. growing regions and local results. A Q and A session will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Legion Hall
U. S
Eleven Teams Reach Districts In Area Girls Basketball
Eleven of 21 teams in area and conferences earned district bid after sectional play. Winners include Pella Christian Valley of South Central loop Colfax Des Moines River Seymour and Southeast Warren Blue Grass. Districts begin this week with losers of final games and consolation winners also advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Christian
Valley
South Central Loop
Colfax
Des Moines River
Seymour
Southeast
Warren
Blue Grass
Dick Van Donsler Dies at 84 in Knoxville
Dick Van Donsler, 84, of Route 2, Knoxville died February 15 at Collins Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held yesterday from Williams Funeral Home with interment in Black Oak Cemetery near Pella. Knox County newspaper Knoxville Journal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick van Donsler
Route 2
Knoxville
Collins Memorial Hospital
Williams Funeral Home
Black Oak
Pella
Knoxville Journal
Bankruptcy petition filed in Des Moines by Bailey Implement Co owner
In federal court Des Moines this week C R Bailey owner of Bailey Implement Company filed a bankruptcy petition listing debts of 56930 and assets of 7742 Exempt assets total 4900 Knoxville Journal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
C. R. Bailey
Bailey Implement Company
Knoxville Journal
Pella Christian Star Pothoven Tops Girls Sectional Free Throw
Lois Pothoven of Pella Christian won the sectional free throw championship by hitting 21 of 25. Nancy Park of Knoxville and Betty Bandstra of North Mahaska tied for second with 19. Park later won a playoff 6 of 10. All three received trophies Friday night and advance to the district free throw tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Pothoven
Pella Christian
Nancy Park
Knoxville
Betty Bandstra
North Mahaska
Nancy
Beauty Operators Visit Knoxville Home for Free Perms
Representatives of Knoxville beauty shops visited the Marion County Home on Feb 11 in recognition of National Beauty Salon Week. Women residents received free permanents and related services during the event. John Burnstedt, longtime Iowa attorney, celebrated his 92nd birthday with a family gathering in Webster City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Marion County
Knoxville Journal
John Burnstedt
Iowa
Webster City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Donald Toom
Dennis, Douglas
Steven
Dubuque
Gerrit Vis
Marion Toom
Elmer de Penning
Nancy de Penning
A. W. de Penning
Mrs
Rev
Gerrit Menning
Florida
St. Ansgar
Louis J. Vander Myde
Ray J. de Maan
Sidney de Haan
Lois Ward
Ray de Haan
Steve Grandin
Grandia
Mr. Grandia
E. C. Kruseman
Joe A. Nunnikhoven
Ralph Kruseman
Tommy
Janet
Joe Nunnikhoven
Judy
Andrew Lubbers
Debbie
Cindy
Conrad Vander Meyden
Mikie
Kevin
Connie Vanden Baard
Fred Vander Heiden
Norman Vanden Baard
Norman
Dick Groenendyk
Bellflower
Mary Kay Oppenhuizen
Jeanette Flietstra
Wausau
Wisconsin
Mary Kay
Myron Oppenhuizen
Marie de Zwarte
M. J. de Zwarte
Paul van Genderen
Sully
Mrainus de Zwarte
Lena Goemaat
Marie Wittenberg
Jaren Lee de
Fred Blume
Millville
Alvin de Wild
Grace Cade
Arlie Vander Hoek
Vernard Block
Hartwick
Steven Nibbilink
New Sharon
William Klein
Bert R. Boat
William Kelderman
Palela
Milton Talbot
National F. F. A
Dents
THE
Jolly Jasperetts
Pedwins
Reg
Bootery
Farmers’ Co-op Exchange Lumber Department
Struik
Rolffs
Den
Franklin Street
Pi Town
M. M. de Zwarte
Publis Dean Sadler al de Wild
Tri-County
Tri-Counties
Nal Menona
Gh Cfarian
Nevis
Twin Cedars
Pleasantville
Monroe
Lamont
Corydon
Melcher-Dallas
Osceola
Bondurant
Carlisle
Ankeny
Polk
Bondurant-Farrar
Moravia
Russell
Eddyville
Runnells
Mingo
Leon
Morman Trail
Interstate
Martensdale
Murray
Thur
Northrup King
King & CO
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