Local births and travel notes from Mercy hospital and area
A January newborn, Dennis day, born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Van Gorp at Mercy hospital in Oskaloosa. Mrs. I. K. Mals visits Bakersfield and Denver plans. Lena Poortinga hosts Willard McGregor and Reinder Poortinga. Mrs. J Kuips to Des Moines hospital observation. Des Moines memorial cash removal. hospital stays and travel notes. Carl De Vries arrives Sallywood via rail. a bulldozer accident near Pine Bluffs injures operator. train passengers unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Day
Donald van Gorp
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Steenhoek
Jett Machaska Hospital
I. K. Mals
Harold
Bakersfield
California
Lena _Poortinga
Willard McGregor
Reinder Poortinga of
Reasnor
J. Kuips
Carl de Vries
Sallywood
Jacob MH
Union Pacific Streamliner
Tos Angeles
Eng
Pine’ Bluffs
Oming
Local Happenings and Illnesses Reported in Area
Janice De Bruin of near Loughton taken to Mercy hospital Oskaloosa for care. John W. Van Maanen Sully enters Mercy for surgery. Winstead family learns of Mrs. Winstead's mother's illness in Oneonta Alabama. Funeral planned for Wednesday afternoon. Winstead kin will not return to Pella next week. John Slot household and others mentioned. Jake Mon ier injured January 5 with a broken arm. Mrs. Chris de Coe visiting sister in Ni. Des Moines trip over weekend. Funeral services for the late John Melton noted. William Vander Linden buys Mrs Kuas property. Hoogenakkers attend Mrs. Henry Hooge funeral in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice
Ernest de Bruin
Loughton
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
John W. van Maanen
Sully
Mercy
Wm. G. Winstead
Winstead
Dwayne
Will I Carrie Dean
Will Vander Kraan
Vander Kraan
Herney
Adrian Vander Kraan
Doyle Lille
Will ‘Thompson
City
John Melton
William Vander Linden
Oth Street
John Hoogenakker
J. Hoogenakker
Henry Hooge
Des Moines
Chevrolet Dealers To See New Cars In Chicago Tomorrow
Chevrolet region dealers from Northern Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota North and South Dakota attend a convention in Chicago. R C Meddaugh regional manager leads the meeting with a Stevens Hotel luncheon, English Street Theatre presentation, and open house showcasing the 1949 passenger car as a low cost transportation breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Chicago
Chevrolet Region
Deaters
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
R. C. Meddaugh
Stevens Hotel
English Street Theatre
Visitors at Home for the Aged Attend Den Hartog Family
Mr and Mrs Don Vander Veer visited multiple Den Hartog and Langstraat households including Rut Leydens L Langstraat Ep Den Hartog and Arie Klein. Other calls included Mrs L J Monster visiting C N Weeda and Joe Vanden Berg families and Alveretta Vanden Berg at Willem Den Hartog residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Vander Veer
Rut Leydens
Dick Langstraat
Pete Langstraat
John Langstraat
Pol
Daughter
L. Langstraat
Jean Klein
Ep den Hartog
Arie Klein
John den Hartog
C. den Hartog
Pete de Boer
Oskaloosa
John Sterk
John de Vries
L. J. Monster
C. N. Weeda
Joe Vanden Berg
Alveretta Vanden Berg
Gerrit den Hartog
Gertrude Griffoen
Albert van Zee
Willem den Hartog
Churches and Schools Adrift in Turbulent Times
A fragmentary item notes churches and a Christian school amid unsettled conditions. The text references a maritime warship, a Bible service, and leaders tied to a federation, with unclear dates or places, suggesting a wartime or crisis backdrop affecting religious and youth activities.
Edw. Alnis Sermons and Youth Meeting at Church
Minister Edw. Alnis invites all young people to a Sunday School session featuring sermons A Bindings Light and Have You Had an Operation to Talk About Junior. The event follows a Senior Christian Endeavor meeting with plans for upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Nis
Cok
Third Reformed and Catholic Services Ad In Local Church Items
The Third Reformed Church notes opi A.M. Tible-school Hour and gospel selections by the Male Quartet followed by a cordial welcome to all worshippers. Dutch Service catechism Qn Man's Depravity-Now Bad is it. St Mary Catholic Church announces Mass at 8:00 Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
J. Borst
Th.b
Opi A.M
Vopie
Colley
van Row
Jesus Christ
Messae
ST. Mary Catholic
Society Eldeen Club social at Mrs J F Dykstra home
Mrs J F Dykstra will entertain the members of the Society Eldeen Club at her home at 407 Broadway Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Dykstra
Broadway
Baptist Church Ladies Plan Meetings and Hostesses
The Ladies of the Baptist Church will meet Thursday afternoon with hostesses Mrs Delores Koopman Mrs Ann Hagen and Mrs Jo Morrow. The Philathea Class meets at Mrs Margaret Ver Steeg home with co hosts Mrs Nina Van Gorp Mrs Jeanette Van Rockel and Mrs Lee Lankelma. Miss Mary Caulk leads the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Delores Koopman
Ann Hagen
Jo Morrow
the Baptist Church
Margaret Ver Steeg
Nina van Gorp
Jeanette van Rockel
Lee Lankelma
Mary Caulk
Movie on Mink Raising to Club Meetings
Local Van Gorp Kennels and Mink Stand owner Marion Van Gorp loan the first film about mink raising made in Hitsenantey. The 20 minute documentary outlines fur production from pelt preparation to coat assembly and showcases finished furs. It will be shown next week at multiple meetings and displays. attendees gain educational value and see mink colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Gorp
Marion van Gorp
Hitsenantey
Cedar
Connd
New
Vath
Amyet
Federated Chile and
Kisanis
Rotary
Central College
Conference on Family Life to Be Held in Des Moines
A two day conference in Des Moines focuses on family life with Osborn Columbury ly, Iowa Governor William ley, and many state organizations. Speakers include Mrs J Ames, Dr Leonard C Murray, Dr Paulena Nickell, Miss Asther Immer, Dr Gertrude Chittenden, Miss Agnes McCreery, and Dr Ralph HL Ojemann. Delegates and communities will share efforts in Iowa family living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Osborn
Iowa
J. Ames
Leonard C. Murray
State Department of Health
Des Moines
Paulena Nickell
Iome
Town State College
Ames
Asther Immer
Division of Child Welfare
Department of Social Wet
Gertrude Chittenden
Iowa State
Agnes McCreery
Family Society of Iowa
Ralph Hl’ Ojemann
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Parents Education
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Town Congress of Parents and Teachers
Welcome back Joyce and staff moves at Redscreen
Joyce Sadler returns to the secretarial department after working in order division, joining Ditto machine operator Margaret De Hamer and Dana De Heer moved from shipping to traffic offices. Mary Low Kamerick debuted with a diamond as Carl Vila resigns from paint to return nearby. The Benefit Club, founded in 1827 by Redscreen employees, remains self run with the chair and full-time staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Sadler
Order
Joyce
Margaret de Hamer
Dana de Heer
Andy Beerends
Mary Low Kamerick
Carl Vila
Chook
Carl
Hoje
Hack Tobrreen
Clul Smt
Lce
Club plan offers voluntary membership with dues and Rosscreen match
Members may join via a voluntary plan funded by monthly dues and a 5be Rosscreen Company matching contribution. Benefits cover weekly sickness and accident payments, hospital and surgical allowances, a $200 death benefit, and a fund for tlow. The committee, elected from departments, oversees pay and treasurer funds. The club fund is buoyed by candy and coke sales from vending machines across the plant, maintaining a satisfactory balance to meet member payments at very low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosscreen Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoover
van den Berg Electric and Paint Co
Parrot Shoes
Style Shop
Pella Sale Company
Pella
Towa
Guernsey
Vander Zyl Bros. & van Zante, Auds
Pella National Bank
Ormed Church
Sunda
Dunier Christian School
Prato Servier
Georee T Pinetie Ho
Gospel
Servier
Callao
Chishan
Second Reformed Church
Eldeen Club
Horse & Machinery Sale
John Deere
Farmall
Case
John Corn
Missouri
Oskaloosa Sales CO
Harold H. Lisk
Lloyd Hird
Marion County State Bank of
Marion County
Lowa
State of
United State
United States
K. I. Bean
R. J. Ver Meer
Shier
K. H. Bean
R.J. Vermeer
W. L. Bean II
R. Clements
Marion
Louis Fp, Bousquet
Gray Sisters
Hollywood
Carl Thorson the
Jolly Juggler
International Harvester Dealer
Pella, Lowa
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