Locals Notes from Pella Area Holiday News
Local column lists births, illnesses, travel, and family visits around Pella Iowa and nearby towns. It notes Dirk Allen Van Houweling born Christmas Day to Dr and Mrs C Don Van Houweling of Elmhurst Illinois, various relatives visiting over holidays, a death of Rev Jesse Monkman in Barry Ontario, and multiple shuffles of homes and hospital stays. Names include Van Houweling Vander Linden Van Gent De Haan Gezel Vos Gezel Jaeger and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Don van Houweling
Elmhurst
Ill
Dirk Allen
Janice van Zomeren
Daniel Klein
Shepherdsville
Kentucky
Long Beach
California
E. V. Goad
Rose Hill
Pella
C. F. Dykstra
Orval
Des Moines
Edith Gezel
E. H. Vos
Virgil Ten Hagen
Ivan Gezel
Polk City
Henry de Vries
Obituary of Leonard Langstraat from Pella area
Leonard Langstraat born July 8 1863 in Pella to Hendrick and Johanna Langstraat. He married Agnes Lucas in 1888 and later Wilma De Heus in 1902, producing 9 then 12 children, with 4 and 7 survivors respectively. He died December 21 1952 at The Home for the Aged at age 89 after 18 weeks of illness, leaving a large family across Iowa towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Langstraat
Pella
Hendrick Langs
Hendrick Langstraat
Johanna de Recht
Agnes Lucas
Annie
Peter
Henry
Herman
Wilma de Heus
Irene
Sara
Alice
Hattie
Connie
Leonard
Minnie
John
Paul
Jake
Pauline
Mr. Langstraat
Taintor
Henry and
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Cornie
Eddyville
Leonard Jr
Bussey
John and Paul
Knoxville
Runnells
Anna
John Nunnikhoven
Peter Pol
Otley
Grover Cotton
California
P. K. de Jong
Memorial notice for John A. tic family obituary
The obituary lists many relatives including Mrs. Ralph Kuiper of Iowa and Mrs. Peter Van Pella of Tracy with 51 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Funeral held Wednesday December 34 1952 at Cooperative Garden Chapel, Reverend A Haverkamp officiating. Burial at Graceland Cemetery Pella Iowa with a lengthy devotional verse attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pel Ham
John A. Tic
Ralph, J. Kuiper
Minnie
Peter van Pella
Pauline
de Jong
Tracy
Cornelius
Peter
Henry
Ellie
John
Sheldon
Iowa
Wedlay
P.m
Card of Thanks for Leonard Langstrast
To all friends and neighbors who were kind to and considerate of our dear husband father grandfather and great grandfather Leonard Langstrast through his illness and who came to our aid and comfort before and after his death we wish to express our heartfelt thanks. We are grateful to all who expressed sympathy and to those who sent flowers as tokens of respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Langstrast
Albert Popma Dies in Oregon at 64
Albert Popma, son of Mr and Mrs L Popma formerly of Pella, died Thursday December 18 1952 in a Portland Oregon hospital aged 64. His wife preceded him in death 12 years ago. He leaves two sons and two grandsons, and brothers Lane and John in Portland and sister Mrs Andrew Schippers in Pella. Also survived by stepmother in Pella aged home and by stepbrothers and sisters Gerrit New York Paul Knoxville Louis and Mrs Henry Post Grand Rapids Mrs Raymond Crouse What Cheer and Mrs Gary Shiebout Pella. Burial held Monday December 22 in Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Popma
L. Popma
Pella
Portland
Oregon
Lane
John
Andrew Schippers
Gerrit
New York
Paul
Knoxville
Louis
Henry Post
Grand Rapids
Raymond Crouse
What Cheer
Gary Shiebout
Today's Hard Floor Coverings Gain In Homes
The piece notes linoleum cork and tile as growingly common in living spaces beyond kitchens and baths. It highlights vinyl plastics with easy maintenance and color variety, plus kits for DIY installation. It covers linoleum care wax protection and furniture rests, felt base options, asphalt and rubber tile virtues and cautions, and a new unglazed ceramic tile for hallways and hearths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Brown
Iowa State College Extension
Protective Cork Flooring and Sub-Floor Care Guide
A damaged OCR passage explains using cork tiles for floors and walls to resist moisture and wear. It emphasizes choosing properly baked, impregnated cork products and applying coatings for durability. Guidance focuses on long service life, appropriate underlayment, and maintenance to preserve appearance and function.
Dinner honors 57th anniversary of Knudtsons at Linn Grove
At Linn Grove a dinner was held to honor the 57th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Wallace Knudtson. The couple wed in Storm Lake in 1895, marking many decades of marriage and community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn Grove
Wallace Knudtson
Storm Lake
Saturday Event Offers Free Orchids Coffee and Gifts
A community notice invites attendees to come Saturday January 3rd for free orchids for the ladies, free coffee and doughnuts, plus gifts for men and boys, creating a lively event with open invitations.
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the Chronicle
Jesse Monkman
Barry
Ontario
Arthur Monkman
Oak Park
Albert Monkman
Broken Bow
Nebraska
Mrs. del de Haan
Mrs
James Ebbers
Philmont
Newark
Charles Vander Ploeg
Ralph van Dusseldorp
Davenport
Marion van Dusseldorp
Don Bell
Wm. van Ittert
Herbert Wormhoudt
Ottumwa
Eugene Wormhoudt
Lon Wormhoudt
G. Loverink
Hattie Tysseling
Denver
Don van Gent
A. van Gent
Robert Wilkinson
Richard Balstad
San Diego
Harold Balstad
Gene Goodman
Calif
William van Sittert
Navy
Pensacola
Florida
Michael Cherkala
Bruce
Cleveland
Ohio
B. F. Vander Linden
Cherkala
Elhan
George Gezel
Manchester
Ed de Zwarte
Rollins Short
Stephen
West Des Moines
Wm. Yes Jr
Albert Dykstra
Ronnie Dean
John van der Leest
Guy Steenhoek
John Vanderleest
Oskaloosa St
Main Street
Gysbert Blommers
Mercy
Viking
Abba
Saluting
Pella Supply Co
Ford Farming Headquarters
Dairy
Guernsey
Pella Sales Co
Pella National Bank
Monroe
Prairie City
Marion
Jasper County
Jersey
Hampshire
International
Caswell
Dunham
Little Genius
John Deere
New Wisconsin
Lasham
David Nimmo
Hammermill
Monroe State Bank
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