Locals recall travels and family gatherings across Iowa and Illinois
Dr and Mrs Paul Van Wyk returned from California where they enjoyed five days of snow skiing in the Monmouth mountains and a research convention. In Los Angeles they visited Dr and Mrs Anderson formerly of Pella. Ralph Huisman and family joined relatives from West Side Iowa Lansing Illinois Marsdentown Eddyville and Chicago for a weekend gathering and a Central College concert. Birthday and anniversary celebrations marked by Mrs Della Reeves Mrs Mrs Verhoeg and Mr Vander Waal with attendance by children and relatives across nearby towns. Various visits to nursing homes and welcomes to family homes continued through the week involving Van Zante Vanden Baard Vander Wilt Van Oenen and De Baard families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul van Wyk
California
Monmouth Mountains
van Wyk
Los Angeles
Anderson
Pella
Ralph Huisman
West Side
Iowa
Dodge
Lansing
Illinois
Robert Vander Waal
Umcago
Ilinois
Vander Waal
Fair Haven Social News Hints at Local Visits and Anniversary
Fair Haven residents report weekend calls among neighbors. Francis Poor tinga and Sanara visited Mrs. Jemme Klein on Saturday. Wm Vanden Dever of Ottey visited Mrs. Jennie Klein Sunday. Tam fee of Attica and Don Fee of Bussey called on C Watertor. Lawrence Van Mersbergen and spouse attended the 25th wedding anniversary of Jacob and Mrs. Kuiken Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis D. Poortinga
Sanara
Jemme Klein
Wm. Vanden Dever
Ottey
Jennie Klein
tam_fee
Attica
C. Watertor
Don Fee
Bussey
Lawrence van Mersbergen
Jacob Kuiken
Obscure Pella Hospital Admission and Discharges
The article lists numerous local admissions and dismissals at Pella Community Hospital and related facilities. Names include Mrs Vernon Van Gorp, Ben Vetersma, Mrs William Culler, Mrs dna Bousquet, Lee De Moss, Mr vonn Mathes, Robert Bane, Duane Ruema, James Timmons, Peter Kloostra, Chrstuna Worry Risk, Steve Boomsma, Connie Phlema, and others with specific days in February and January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon van Gorp
Pella Community Hospital
Ben Vetersma
Ars
William Culler
Dna Bousquet
Rella Com Mauuly
Weanesaay
Vonn Mathes
Monnay
Jepuary
James Timmons
Mouroe
Tinay
Pella area hospital admissions and discharges list
A run of patient movements appears from Pella Community Hospital and nearby facilities. Names include Mrs Marion De Reus Mrs Christina Slot Mrs Gerrit Vink and Mrs Edith Bevan among those admitted or discharged on the weekend and early next week. Other patients noted: Worth Rankin Jr Delis Jelsma and Mrs Eva Rempe. General hospitals noted include Iowa City Des Moines Mahaska Lutheran and Penn Community hospitals with admissions on Feb 12 19 and 22 and major surgery reported for Clarence De Penning and Dr M C Ver Hey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Community Hospital
Marion de Reus
Otley
Worth Rankin Jr
Pleasantville
Christina Slot
Pella Hospital
Gerrit Vink
Edith Bevan
Gertrude Randol
Knoxville
Clarence Druxvoort
New Sharon
Eva Rempe
Jim Veertstra
Ramon van Ekeren
Delis Jelsma
Clarence de Penning
Iowa City Hospital
Iowa City
Leonard Neels
Mahaska Hospital
D. J. van Vark
Lutheran Hospital
Haing
Robert Taylor
Pea Community Hospital
Mark Wuernberg
Penn Community Hospital
M. C. Ver Hey
We General Hospital
Es Moines
Births in Waverly and nearby towns announce three newborns
Mr and Mrs James W McGrew of Waverly Iowa announce the birth of a baby boy Steve Michael January 9 at La Vista Community Hospital Granparents are Raul Seis and others Mrs Allen Kool of Leighton announces a baby boy Russell Dean born Monday February 14 Grandparents Alexander Vanverrol Andrew Kool and others Mrs Sidney De Haan of 217 West announce the birth of a baby girl born Thursday February 17 Grandparents Ray De Haan and Henry De Boer of Prairie View Kansas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. McGrew
Waverly
Iowa
Steve Michael
U. Wits
McGrew
Martelle Seis, Dauguer
Srs
Im, Seis
Felta
Klyn A
Steven Jon
Lester Kiya
Rellla Community Hospital
Granaparents
Raul Sanustra
Rella
Kool
Allen J. Kool
Leighton
Rus- Sell Dean
Monnay
Ren
Alexander Vanverrol
An-drew Kool
Leigncon
Russell Dean
Randy
Annie
Obituary of Mrs Arie Thomassen of Pella to Sioux Center
Mrs Arie Thomassen born December 23 1874 in Werkhoven Netherlands daughter of Johannes Kool emigrated with family to Iowa in 1884. Married 1855 to Anne Thomassen lived in Pella then Rock Valley Sioux Center died February 12 1966 at Sioux Center aged 91 years 1 month 20 days. Funeral at Koeg Chapel Sioux Center burial Graceland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie Thomassen
Alida Kool
Werkhoven
Utrecht
Netherlands
Johannes Andreas Kool
Sully
Anne Thomassen
Pella
Rock Valley
Iowa
Sioux Center
Jennie de Bondo
Marie
Buzaveen
Wiluain Druyser
Vauuer Koeg
Swwux Ceuur
AL Weyeu Vyxuven
Graceland
Huswanu
Engineering operations major guides campus on new procedure
A report from the university outlines inspection tips for engineering operations, naming students Marcus and others from Virginia Tech and Hempstead. It explains the process as part of a campus initiative, detailing aims to improve safety, learning outcomes, and hands on practice for future engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flues
Lowa
Muususa
Enqueerng
Loms0wa
Sai Uiaverouy
Wwe
Faustus
WaMuactUre
As. UC. Vaugna
U. Hempstead
Herman Swanks celebrate 40th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Herman T Swank observed their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon February 20 Norma Leydens cut the dee-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Swanks
Herman T. Swank
Norma Leydens
Engagement announced for Marla Van Wyk and Demus Banustra
Engagement announced by the proud parents of Marla Jean Van Wyk and Demus Dean Banustra. Both are connected to Pella Community High School and are listed as graduates. The families, Mr. and Mrs. Van Wyk of Guey and Mr. and Mrs. Banustra of Utley, share news of the forthcoming marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marla Jean van Wyk
Demus Dean Banustra
Pride-Elect
Ww. Iuyrou van Wyk
Guey
Duarla
Pella
Valentine party for four in Yrayeurs Keb 11
A Valentine party was held for the girls of Ram's 4th Brave class at Van Weel agen rrngay evening. Lucy led games before refreshments. Attendees included Yam Menmuga, Wavarrank, Dorinna Schippers, Jackie Ev ers, Kathy Vines, Barbara Van der Linden, Diane De Koning, Janice Van Zee. Absentees were Connie Jansen, Joyce Graham, Jana Tys seling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yrauers
van Weelagen
Ram
Lucy
Anniversary Cake and Gifts Highlight Pella Gathering
The event honored a couple with an ornate anniversary cake made by Mrs. Bill Rouw and coffee poured by Mrs. Carol Chance. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Mark Woody, Mr. and Mrs. Tennis De Heer, Mr. and Mrs. William De Heer, Cora Ramer, and many others from Pella, Leighton, Oskaloosa, and Monroe. Craig Wassenaar sang and a daughter read a poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Rouw
Carol Chance
Bill Hart
George Wassenaar
the Swanks
Craig
de Jores Wassenaar
Craig Wasseenaar
Jesus Loves
Mark Woody
Monroe
Tennis de Heer
Oskaloosa
William de Heer
Leighton
Cora Ramer
Reasnor
William Hart
Jake Swank
Virgil Boertje
Max Hoeksema
Abe Dykstra
Wayne van Dyke
Neal Leydens
Norma
Lloyd Winkleman
Alfred Renaud
William Rouw
Hubert Vander Werff
Pella
Aber Klaarens honored at 40th anniversary event
In recognition of the 40th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Aber Klaaren of Iowa Falls, the sisters and brothers of Mr. Klaaren gave a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Klaaren on Feb. 12. A cooperative supper was served and a light lunch followed. The couple received several gifts from attendees including Mae Ver Ploeg, Lewis Van Rookel, Peter Klaaren, Mary Jane, and Peggy Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aber Klaaren
Iowa Falls
Klaarens Host and Hostess, Des Moines Church Wedding
Mr and Mrs Wilfred Klaaren of Pella hosted a gathering recalling their Feb 13 1926 wedding at the Methodist Church in Des Moines Iowa Dortha Crum of Hampton Iowa is described as the bride in the original notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Klaaren
Pella
Klaaren
Methodist Church
Des Moines
Iowa
De Jong Couple Mark 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Nick P. De Jong celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on February 10 with a later gathering on the 12th. Relatives on Mrs. De Jong’s side attended, sharing lunch and gifts in a lace table setting with Mrs. Gysbert Van Weelden serving. Several family and friends were listed as courtesy attendees, while several relatives could not attend due to distance or illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fete
Nick P. de Jong
Gerrit Ustermarkt
Brandt van Maanen
Marion Steenhoek
Lawrence Klein
Dick de Heus
Gus van Weelden
Allan
Noreen
Marlene Blackman
le Mar de Jong
Nick de Jong
Paul Vos
Texas
Mildred de Heus
Denver
Gysbert van Weelden
Darrell
Pella Christian debaters win first at home tournament
Pella Christian debaters captured first place at their home District Debate Tournament on February 19 with a 9-1 team record. Affirmatives Robert Rooy and Jim Vander Weele went 4-1. negatives Norman Rozenboom and Daryl Brax voort went 5-0, beating Knoxville North Mahaska Nevada Oskaloosa and Chariton. The top four teams advance to the State Finals. Judges included Central College students and faculty. Ice two miles thick found in Antarctica. Mercury is the smallest of the nine planets. Lifeguards in Atlantic City rescue about 1200 bathers each summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Christian
Lils.s.a
Robert Rooy
Jim Vander Weele
Tri-County
Knoxville
North Mahaska
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Norman Rozenboom
Daryl Braxvoort
Nevada
Chariton
Iowa High School Speech Association
Central College
Pieter Jager
Clarence van Dellen
Carolyn van Houweling
Lorene Junker
Harold Wissink
Paula Heusinkveld
Jack Farrell
Betty Rentgen
Antarctica
Mercury
Atlantic City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dielis van Zante
Fiorina
John Vanden Baard
Utley
Mamie Vander Wilt
Alicia Elscott
H. van Oenen
John Wouterse
Fair Haven
LTD
Ford
Neal
Pyror
Ulrich Motor Co
Broadway Pella
Shelby Netten
Harry Netten
Shelby Jean
Leonard E. Allgood
Leonard Allgood
Marla van Wyk
John van Dyk
Franklin
van Dyk
Aber Klaarens
Dortha Crum
Hampton, Iowa
Mrs. Wm. Verros
Pella Christian Debaters
Taman
Heller
Jersey
Cohama
Cchama
Rayon
T&d
Dan River
Dacron
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