Local Notes and Family Updates From Pella Area
A brief spread of social and church news from Pella and Mahaska County includes anniversaries, visits, and clergy events. Members Elmer Vander Waal and Louis G. Wax Roekel are noted in church ordinations. Elizabeth Wing visits from New York and Professor Wing hosts relatives in Oskslooss. Don J. Van Gorp ranks sixth in Bankers Life Insurance production for December 1954 among 600+ reps.
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Sap
Jonselink
Pelia
M. P. van Hemous
John
Farone Ven
Jacob van Rk
Transportation Service
Council Tows
Marie Hickey
New York
H. C. Wormhoudt
John Menninga
Edgar Roorda
Bankers Life Insurance Co
Lincoln
Nebraska
Don J. van Gorp
Pella
van Gorp
Oskaloosa
Eater van
Houveling
Chixting
Urs
Elvin van Houweling
Elizabeth Wing
Long Inland
W. G. Wing
Wm. C. Hagens
Oakland
California
Andy Klyn
R. Hagens
Wyoming
And
Melvin Vander Polat
Jon
Dick van Wyk
Bally
Mahuska Hospital
Jen van Lise Im
Chronicle Car
Ee Young
Chandler
Minnesota
Former Ki Grocery Aids German Ives and 1955 Car Registrations
A local note records Mr Thomassen moving to S52 and continuing Seip B activities, with a year of repairs and home entertainment work. New 1955 model cars registered in Knoxville include Mercury 4-door entries for Mildred L Cook and Marion N Toom, plus two additional 4-door registrations for Dick Vander Ploe and George A Brown.
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Ki Gocery
Stare Ton Jerman Ivees
Thomassen
Seip
Dio
Knoxville
Dick Vander Ploe
George A. Brown
Mildred L. Cook
Mercury
Marion N. Toom
Incentive Payments for County Wool Producers
Marion county wool producers were told by Mer rill L. Robuck that to qualify for National Wool Act 1954 incentive payments the wool must be shorn after January 1 1966 and marketed between January 1 and April 1 1965 while owners retain title until after April 1. The incentive price is 62 cents per pound grease basis for the 1955 marketing year, with payments tied to the gap between the national average and the incentive level. final payments depend on net proceeds and announced eligibility details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Merrill L. Robuck
Chai
ASC
Secretary of Agriculture
Jones County’s oldest resident Jerry Rushford dies at 108
Jerry Rushford, born in New York in 1851, died in Jones County after 83 years in Apia. He was 108, making him the area’s oldest resident. His long life spanned nine decades and connected him to both coasts through eras past.
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Jones County
Jerry Rushford
New York
Apia
Photographer to be guest speaker at Newton youth rally
An 18 year old and a program featuring a recipe panel and accordion numbers led by Ula Maxheim and Deya of the evening with Meshel selections by the Ne YFC Choir directed by Roland Smith will headline a Newton youth rally. The evening includes magic acts and a message preceding the main talk, with free admission for attendees.
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Newton
Ula Maxheim
Deya
Meshel
Ne Yfc
Roland Smith
Mazhein
Orange City Man Named Vice Consul Of The Netherlands
TePaske of Orange City named vice consu l for the Netherlands in Iowa with headquarters at Orange City. He will succeed in 1954 at the University of Chicago Law School. He holds a JD earned in 1929 and has served Sioux Center as mayor and Sioux County as county attorney. He is active in Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, Northwestern Junior College and Academy boards. He is a member of major state and local bar associations and serves as Iowa Bar Association vice president for 1954-55. Married Forest Mosler in 1931, four children, family in Orange City.
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Holland
Netherlands
Towa
Orange City
J. B. W. H. J. van de Mortel
Chicago
Univeriity
Jons
TePaske
Sioux Center
Sioux County
Iowa
Orange City Lions Club
Orange City Chamber of Commerce
Northwestern Junior College and Academy
American Bar Association
Iowa State Bar Association
Mr. TePaske
Forest M. Mosler
Inauguration telecast of Gov Hoegh planned by WOLTV
Iowans in the WOI TV area can view Leo Hoegh's inauguration with two telecasts on January 13. The 2 pm House chamber ceremony will be narrated by George Halsey. A 9:30 pm film program on Channel 5 will follow, produced by Joe McDermott.
Obituary Gilbert Steenhoek Dies in Tragic Accident
Gilbert Steenhoek, 26, born July 7, 1926 in Jasper County, died Tuesday morning January 4 after a tragic accident. Survived by wife Wilma, children Lila Joy and Kyle Nelson, parents Naldo and Mrs Steenhoek, siblings Jarold and Pauline De Cook. Funeral services held January 7 at Cooperative Funeral Home and Third Reformed Church.
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Jasper County
Bethany Reformed Church
Third Reformed Church
Lila Joy
Kyle Nelson
United States Army
Fort Benning
Galestr
Keystone
Wilma
Liza Joy
Naldo Steenhoek
Pella
Jarold
Reasnor
Pauline
Henry de Cook
Sully
Co-operative Funeral Home
Card of Thanks from the Steenhoek and Van Gilst families
The Steenhoek family and the Van Gilst family express sincere gratitude for prayers words of comfort gifts flowers and help after the death of a loved son and brother. Special thanks go to Rev R Re deker and the neighbors and friends for their support and spiritual ministry.
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Hus
R. Redeker
Lita Joy
Kyle Nelson
Steenhoek
van Gilst
RENS NIEUWSMA Dies at Home Near Peoria
Rens Nieuwsma, aged 61, died at his residence near Peoria Town on Tuesday evening. The report notes his residence and age with no additional context provided in readable text.
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Rens Nieuwsma
Peoria
Mel Lean’s life detailed in Chronicle report
January 11 14 details of Mel Lean's life appear in The Chronicle with burial noted at Oak Wood Cemetery in Peoria. The obituary references extended ll nes and dates, signaling a life summary published January 20.
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Peoria
Oakwood
Mel
Wilbur Westra dies in Mahaska County funeral set
Wilbur Westra of Oskaloosa died May 5 1955 at 9 00 am after a confinement in the Mahaska area. He was married March 43 190 to Josephine Hoekman and leaves one son Roger Lee, his wife, parents and siblings Frank of Pella Charles and Wessel of Leighton and Jeanette. Funeral services will be at Van Dyke Funeral Home January 12 at 1 30 p m at the Christian Reformed Church with Rev Thomas De Vries officiating. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery near Leighton.
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Pongie Agrions Cei
Oskaloosa
Wilbur Westra Oes
Wilbur
Josephine Hoekman
Roger Lee
Frank
Pella
Charles and Wessel
Leighton
Jeanette Wana Sanus
Thanking Friends for Support After Tragic Death of Wilbur Weastra
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness shown to husband father son brother Wilbur Weastra following the incident that led to his death. They acknowledge expressions of sympathy and flowers as tokens of respect.
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Wilbur Weastra
Birth and Death Notice for Kevin L Jerkins
Kevin Lee Jerkins was born July 23 1984 and died January 8 1955 at five months. He was survived by parents William and Betty Jerkins two brothers Stephen and Gregory grandparents A H B Cummings of Pella and John Jerkins of Knoxville and other relatives. Services were held Tuesday at Bybee and Davis Funeral Home Knoxville with Rev Paul Albers officiating. Burial Graceland Cemetery. A little boy has gone away. Across the lovel starred way He went into the Masters Keep.
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Kevin Lee
William
Betty Jerkins
Stephen
Gregory
A. HB. Cummings
Pella
John Jerkins
Knoxville
Paul Albers
Graceland Cemetery
Unclear Fragment Reflects Fragmented News Item
Fragmentary text evokes a literary or religious image with phrases about angels, a shepherd, and a pledge to return a child. No clear event, names, places, or dates are readable to establish a concrete news item or report.
De Boer Family Man Dies at 77 in Grandville Michigan
Alex De Boer of Grandville Michigan aged 77 died after a long life in the community. He was born November 25, 1878 in Pella and long owned a harness shop. He leaves 11 children, 26 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday January 4 at the Blome in Grandville where he had lived 22 years.
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Alex de Boer
Joh Fn de Boer
Mary Grandville
Michigan
Pella Novenber
Tlea
South Central Iowa Conference Standings and Week Results
The South Central Iowa Conference standings are updated with week results from Valley, Centerville, Pella, Knoxville, Indianola, Chariton, Winterset, Bloomfield, and Madrid. Notable games include Centerville 49 over Knoxville 65, Albia 4 over Chariton 40, and Valley 50 over Pella 50. Madrid marks publisher J G Lucas’s 60th anniversary as Register-News publisher, dating to 1904.
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Gary Lashes
Valley
Knoxville
Ogee
Centerville
Pella
Bloomfield
Winterset
Ferry
Albin
Indianols
Chariton
Albia
Line Centerville
Bloomield
Seymour
Perry
Indianola
Tech
Madrid
J. G. Lucas
The
Register-News
Sunday Church Schedule and Guest Preacher
The Reformed Church of Philmont New York lists services at 10 45 a m morning worship and 30 a m Sunday School with classes for all ages Guest preacher Reverend James P Ebbers from Philmont is featured The church offers youth programs Christian Endeavor evenings and midweek prayer services with choir and orchestra practices scheduled through the week.
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Wood Street
Alse
Sunda
Aive A.m. Mornin
Wren
Lonary Aya Oita Peak Eyes
Anthony Haverkamp
Cone
Bon of the Living
James P. Ebbers
the Reformed Church
Philmont
New York
Wideness
Pgod
Minister De Jong to Lead Sunday Worship and Classes
The schedule lists Ban C. De Jong as minister at 9 30 a m for Sunday morning worship and 11 00 a m for Sunday School on the Christ the Son of the Living God theme. Evening services feature Reverend Muyskens as the new minister. Family Night is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Junior and Intermediate C E groups convene at 8 30 p m with Senior C E to follow.
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Ban C. de Jong
P.m
C. E. Bible
C .E. Ds
Pistenpa Suext
Muyskens
Ues
Pam
Worship and Radio Broadcast at Temple in East
Sunday morning worship at 9 80 am features guest speaker Dr Ne De Kock of Gaxtai with no evening service. Russell J Redeker, minister, leads morning worship and Sunday School at 9 80 am. Family Night Wednesday at 7 30 offers an evening of inspiration for all ages.
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Tts
Ne de Kock
Gaxtai
Ene
Russell J. Redeker
Christ
Liv de Junior, Jr
Pim
Phi Scarred
Americs
Othe Reg
Iea
Imminent Christ Sermon Series at Tabernacle
A fragment notes church services and topics including the Lord's Supper Word of God and Gospel services. It mentions a Tabernacle series with questions Who Are Priests and What in Their Ministry. The text reflects a religious gathering schedule and thematic questions for the church.
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Tabernacle
Preaching at house four suse we of wee
A fragmentary OCR note records a preaching event at a house with a schedule indicating services every sabbath at 180? El Van Dallen referenced as a place or person in the readable line.
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Wee
EL van Dallen
Catholic Church Mass Schedule Ad advertised
A Catholic Church announces weekly Mass every Sunday morning at 9:00 o'clock. The notice provides a fixed worship time for parishioners and visitors seeking regular services.
Nichols Couple Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs E C Nichols of Mount Ayr recently observed their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married in 1894, marking six decades of marriage in the community.
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E. C. Nichols
Mount Ayr
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Swift
Prem
RUSK
Gulf Kist
Nabisco
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Kevin Lee Jerkins
South Central Iowa
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