Local notes from Pella recount hospital stays and visits
Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa hosts Gt The Cheeta it ae David Squibb son of Mr and Mrs Darwin Squibb for a tonsillectomy. Major Jacob Brom visits over Christmas and moves to Devens Massachusetts with wife and son Jan joining him. Marcia Kuyper of New York City visits her parents in town. Recent visitors include Wm De Gooyer Nettie De Gooyer Rex Sadler E E Robertson and family Anie De Gooyer. Pvt Dick and Bonnie Lautenbach visit from El Paso Texas. Jack Thomassen returns to Selfridge Air Base Michigan after visiting parents. Paul Tanis Cheryl Lynn of Holland Michigan arrive to celebrate New Year with Marilyn in St Louis. Second Reformed Church supports Paul Tanis bound for Japan after Western Theological Seminary. Wilmer Cats of Denver visits. Mrs Verle Ver Dught Sally Jo and Anna Hagen travel to California for three weeks. Lynn Joosten spends holidays in town. Pfe Phillip Bishop returns to Camp Pendleton after 15 day leave. Sittert and wife depart for three weeks in California.
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David Squibb
Darwin ‘Squibb
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Jacob Brom
Albert de Joode
Major Brom
Washington D. C
Devens
Mass
Jan
Marcia Kuyper
New York City
Henry Kuypere
Walker Sadler
Wm. de Gooyer
Sioux City
Nettie de Gooyer
Prairie City
Rex Sadler
Mt. Pleasant
G. E. Robertson
Anie de Gooyer
Des Moines
Bonnie Lautenbach
el Paso
Texas
Pella
Jack Thomassen
Selfridge Air Base
Michigan
Harold Thomassen
Famly
Paul H. Tanis
Cheryl Lynn
Holland
Tanis
Elliot
Wayne
St. Louis
Marilyn
Bliss Hospital
Second Reformed Church
Paul Tanis
Japan
Paul
Western Theological Seminary
Wilmer Cats
Denver
Colorado
Cats
L. J. Roose
Verle Ver Dught
Sally Jo
Anna Hagen
California
Lynn Joosten
Lynn
Pfe
Phillip Bishop
Donald Bishop
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Obituary for Mrs Edward Roorda from Pella area
Wilhelmina Hackert daughter of Peter Hackert and Johanna De Wild born on farm near Pella June 30 1912 died December 21 1952 at her mother’s home age 40 years 6 months 21 days after long illness She married Edward Roorda February 15 1936 and had daughter Joyce Survived by husband daughter mother Mrs Peter Hackert sister Mrs Gradys Schakel brother Henry Hackett plus many relatives Friends and church members mourn her loss Funeral held December 23 1952 at Van Dyk Funeral Home and First Reformed Church interment Oakwood Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Hackert
Peter Hackert
Johanna de Wild
Pella
Edward Roorda
Joyce
Gradys Schakel
Henry Hackett
Third Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
Prairie City
Training Meeting Recap Shows Mock 4-H Session
The notes list Marion county club representatives and leaders for a training meeting with group sessions and a recreation period. Clubs include Lincoln Larks Dallas Go-Getters Washington Wonders Victory Boosters Tee-Nage Toilers and more, reflecting a diverse 4-H participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheer
Chix
Merry Maids
Franklin Friends
Healthy Rustlers
Hex-A-Poppin
River Ramblers
Lincoln Lions
Polk- Union
Just Us
We-X-L
Mrs Chris Vander Hart Obituary Notice
Mrs Chris Vander Hart 71 of Peoria neighborhood died at Mahaskar Hospital Monday December 29 1952 Funeral services held January 1 1953 at 145 p m from Peoria Christian Reformed Church Interment Oakwood Cemetery Complete obituary to appear next week in Chronicle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Vander Hart
Peoria
Mahaskar Hospital
Our Men in Military Service Fort Riley recruit
Pvt. Donald L. De Cook, son of Mrs G A De Cook, is receiving basic training at Fort Riley Kansas. He entered service September 23 1952. Previously he farmed with his father. Address reads Pvt Donald L De Cook US 55217726 Co K 86th Inf Regt 10th Inf Div Fort Riley Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Donald DE Cook
Fort Riley
Kansas
Donald L. de Cook
G. A. de Cook
Pita Rt 3
de Cook
U.S
SGT Vriezelaar Returns Home From Okinawa For Holidays
M/Sgt. Wm. T. Vriezelaar, stationed on Okinawa six months, flew home via Wake Island Hawaii and Travis Air Force Base then to Des Moines arriving Christmas morning. He will return to Hunter AFB Savannah after the holidays. Relatives Irene Hawk and family visited in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Vriezelaar
Okinawa
Wake Island
Hawaii
Travis Air Force Base
Fairfield-Susan
Calif
San Francisco
Sas City
Rock Island
Des Moines
Wm. A
Ruthie
John den Otter
Terry
Nancy
Wm. A. Vriezelaar
Wm. T
Hunter Air Force Base
Savannah
Earl Boggess
Kansas City
Kentucky
Irene Hawk
CPL JACOB RUS TO RETURN TO THE STATES
Corporal Jacob Rus writes his parents that he plans to leave Germany on January 5 1953 and expect to be back in the United States soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Jacob Rus
Mrs. L. Rus
Germany
States
Thank you from Karlsrube Germany from Pvt Vander Linden
Private Donald D. Vander Linden of the Royal Army Corps expresses gratitude for packages sent by relatives and friends. He notes appreciation for the support while serving with the 406th Engineer Construction Squadron, APO 164 c/o P.M. New York United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Donald D. Vander Linden
R.A
New York
Soldiers Addresses List Birth Day Wish For Pvt Van Steenwyk
A roster lists Pvt John Gosselink and Pvt Lawrence Rook with units at Fort Riley and APO New York, Sgt Harold Hoksbergen at Ft Ord, and Pvt Dorell Ustermarkt plus Pvt Alfred Van Steenwyk at Camp Roberts. The note adds Pvt Van Steenwyk’s birthday on March 10 and invites friends to send cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence H. Rook
U.S
47Th
Ord
APO
c/o
P.M
New York, N. Y
Pvt
van Steenwyk
The Best Seller Of All Time The New Bible Sermon
Mr Pinches will discuss The New Bible in a special sermon Sunday evening January 4 at the Gospel Hall. The Des Moines Register notes its status as the best seller and asks if it can be trusted, prompting a clarion call to truth lovers to defend it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
New Golden Jubilee Ford Tractor on display
The Golden Jubilee Model Ford Tractor, marking Ford Motor Company's 50th anniversary, debuts with Hy-Trol and Selec-Trol hydraulic systems, a 120 inch length, 2160 pound weight, and a new overhead valve engine. Display Saturday January 8, 1968 at Pella Supply Company per Connie Van Roekel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Pella Supply Company
Connie van Roekel
Ford Motor Company
Christmas visits and family gatherings across towns
A string of holiday visits and gatherings from Des Moines to Knoxville, Albia, Newton, Farmington, Chariton, Monroe, What Cheer, and Melcher. Residents including Clarence Vander Veer, Louise Vander Meide, Dorothy Van Rees, Johanna Vanden Heuvel, Blanch Sampson, Norman Riddle, and Esther Nieuwsma are noted with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Vander Veer
Des Moines
Adam Wicharts
Knoxville
Jake Schakel
Masonic Hall
Louise Vander Meide
Dorothy van Rees
Newton
Gerald, McClains
Albia
Johanna Vanden Heuvel
Fremont
Blanch Sampson
Albert van Patten
Farmington
Johanna van Hemert
Chariton
Norman Riddle
Raymond
Fishers
Melcher
Harry Braam
Taintor
Janella Aalbers
Monroe
Charlotta Schakel
Elizabeth Gordon
Ray de Geus
Henrietta Nikkel
Grace Rozenberg
Jennie Monsma
Signs of the Times at Rosecreen Distributors Visit
Joe Elder from Wichita Falls Texas Joe Staley from Springfield Missouri and Dave Bowe from Fargo North Dakota visited Rosecreen Distributors on Monday to discuss gifts for Christmas. A playful exchange about a newborn daughter drew light remarks from a father and mother as the crowd wished a Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Elder
Wichita Falls
Texas
Joe Staley
Springfield, Mo
Dave Bowe
Fargo, North Dakota
Union New Year Service at First Reformed Church
The three Reformed churches plan a union New Year’s morning worship at First Reformed Church at 10:00. Special music provided by the host church. Reverend Russell J. Redeker of Third Reformed Church will deliver the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Russell J. Redeker
Third Reformed Church
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Tome
Sittert
Orge’ Ver Steeg
van Dyk
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemetery
G. A. Trost
Sheldon
Iowa
Mark Edmand
Trost
Henry Edmand
Ames
Dick Stravers
Grand Rapids
Mich
Richard Lee
Bert Bandstra
Bruce
Ann Arbor
Bert
Burt Voss
Iowa City
G.T. Vander Lugt
University of Iowa
Francis Huyser
Jimmy
Moline, NL
Carl Houweling
Family City
Matt Huyser
Esther van Houweling
Roorda
Peter Hackett
Jessma
Insurance. Agency
Minnie
Irvin
Kellogg
Rushville
J. D
Oliver
M&m
New Idea
Arie Olsthoorn
Jasper County Savings Bank
Earl Shields
Karlsrube
John 8. Gosselink
Inf
Kanan
Harold E. Hoksbergen
R.C. Ft. Ord, California
Hq. Co
6Th Inf. Div
Ft. Ord, California
Dorell James
Alfred R. van Steenwyk
Service Battery
87Th Afab
Camp Roberts
Children of God
Ned
le Bener
Emily Post
Emily
Esther Nieuwsma
Alveretta Vanden Berg
THE
Pella Supply Co
Ford Farming Headquarters
Sunbeam
Maytag
America
Farmer's
Gertie Mathes
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