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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1953

Page

2

Local notes from Sully and nearby communities

Locals report Andrew Van Ites of Sully has entered the Pella Rest Home for care. A baby boy, Michael Kirk Geurts, was born Jan. 11 at Mahaska Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Geurts of Sully, weighing eight pounds. Marvin Van Maaren of Sully fractured a knee, with a cast for six weeks. Elmer Van Zee hosted John Gourts family of Des Moines for dinner. Jennie Beyer plans a visit to Fort Worth, Texas. John Hocksema and wife enjoy southern California. Mrs. Harold Thomassen recovers from surgery at Mahaska Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. A. Roorda took Mr. Onstine to Holland Neb. to spend winter with their daughter. Bess Renaud to entertain Eldeen Club Thursday. W. H. Fowler in Lexington hospital since December, knee surgery and awaiting inauguration on TV. Bertha Den Adel and Gary Heyveld's family hosted Arthur Den Adel in Ankeny. Des Moines visitors included the Wagner and Wilkinson families. Wilkinsons plan to return to England in mid February.

Michael Kirk Lester Geurts Sully Mahaska Hospital Ile Marvin van Maaren Paul van Maaren Harold Thomassen Aadry Dale Roorda A. Roorda Wm. Onstine Holland Nebs L J. Hesselink Bertha den Adel Gary Heyveld Duane Arthur den Adel Ankeny Arthur John Deere and Co Moline, Ill John Deere Des Moines Works Wm. J. Wagner Des Moines

Almira Jean Ver Schuure Obituary in Prairie City

Almira Jean Ver Schuure, 15 years old, died Sunday January 11 1958 after a long life in Pella. She was born February 9 1937 in Prairie City and was a Sunday School attendee at Second Reformed Church. Funeral services were held January 13 at 2:00 p.m. from the Second Reformed Church, with Reverend E. H. Tanis officiating, burial in Oak Wood Cemetery.

Almira Jean Ver Schuure Andrew Ver Schuure Almira Prairie City Pella Beatrice Dena Ann David Harvey Peter Ver Schuure Henry Brouwer Second Reformed Church E. H. Tanis Oakwood Cemetery

Community thanks for support after Almira Jean Ver Schuure’s death

The family expresses sincere gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives who aided them after the untimely death of Almira Jean Ver Schuure. They appreciated the expressions of sympathy and flowers as tokens of regard.

Almira Jean Ver Schuure

Muilenburgs of Pella Remembered in Orange City Deaths

The Sioux County Capital notes the deaths of Mrs. Jennie Muilenburg 76 of Orange City on December 26 and her husband John A. Muilenburg who died December 19. Both were born near Pella and married February 19, 1806. Ten children survive plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. siblings also survive.

Sioux Co Pella Muilenburgs John A. Muilenburg Orange City Henry Colenbrander Eunice Id Oolman Couier Matteature Slatera

Obituary Fragments List Surviving Relatives Across States

Henry of Glidden Neal of Denver Gerrit of Rolla Mo Peter of Orange City Mrs Elisabeth Popma of Orange City and Mrs John H Bruggers of St Anne Ill among survivors. Mrs Mullenburg's three brothers and four sisters include Mrs Gerrit Gots Maurice Mrs John Schuller Ireton Mrs Ira Mullenburg Beaverton Ore Mrs Gerrit Wichers Maurice Albert of Maurice Abel of Sioux Center and Cornie of Scotland 8 D

Henry Glidden Neal Denver Gerrit Rolla Peter Orange City Elisabeth Popma John H. Bruggers St. Anne, Ill Mullenburg Gerrit Gots Maurice John Schuller Ireton Ira Mullenburg Beaverton Ore Gerrit Wichers Albert Abel Sioux Canter Cornie Scotland

MRS DAISY ZICKEL DIES AT 75 IN IOWA HOSPITAL

Daisy Zickel died at 75 years 11 months 8 days in Methodist Hospital Des Moines on Friday January 9 1953 born January 31 1887 near Galesburg Iowa She married Phillip Zickel November 11 1897 and had seven children Survivors include four sons Melvin Everett Lloyd and Clarence two daughters Eulalin Kloos tra and Lila Leigh Sallade ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral January 12 1953 at 2 00 pm from the Christian Church Galesburg with burial at St Andrews Lutheran Elk Creek

Daisy Zickel Methodist Hospital Des Moines Herman Katherine Rohrdanz Jasper County Galesburg Iowa Phillip Zickel Sul St. Andrew's Lutheran Cemetery Elk Creek

Mrs Gerrit Vander Wiel Dies at 59 in Prairie City

Mrs. Gerrit Vander Wiel died at home 612 Liberty Street on Tuesday evening January 13, 1953 age 59. Funeral services set for Friday at 1:00 p m from Second Chr Ref Church with interment at Prairie City. Full obituary to appear next week in the Chronicle.

Gerrit Vander Wiel Liberty Street Prairie City

Pella Duchesses Runner-Up in Consolation Game

In a tense overtime consolation clash at Bussey, Pella High Duchesses fell 29 84 to Tracy after a late rally. Weld led Pella with 10 points Gaass 9 Tracy’s Gurney scored 29 as referees J Campbell and Tom Graham oversaw the tournament. The Duchesses begin sectional play January 20.

Pella Duchesses Pella Knoxville Knoxville Pantherettes Bussey Pella High Duchesses Tracy Duchesses T Weld Gaass Tracy Gurney J. Campbell Tom Graham

Central Parsons Falls Short in Narrow Loss

Central's Kester scores 15 and Ferguson 9 as free throws miss by Ver Hoef Dunkin Vander Linden Walvoord Bush Parsons Kester Ferguson R. Smith. Score by quarters shows Central 17 12 18 14 for 66 Parsons 7 18 14 2 for 41.

Central Ver Hoef Dunkin Vanderlinden Walvoord Bush Parsons Kester Ferguson R. Smith Statistica Central Ver Ti Youngberg F Graham F Dunkin F . Vanderlinden Blean Nicklaus G .Walvoord Klien Ed Parsons Ory Wainscott Huff Harrison F Kane F Kester Johnston J. Smith G . Smith Oielson

Organize Your Recipes Into A Deep Drawer System

A 1953 guide suggests practical filing ideas for recipes and meal planning. Use a deep kitchen drawer, a wooden or metal box, or manila file holders to create a card file, scrapbook, or accordion file. Start by sorting recipes into sections like Entertainment and Everyday Meals, then add canning and freezing directions and grocery lists.

Leslie Smith Iowa State College Extension

Arletta Terlouw and Wm Baarda Wed in Sully Ceremony

Miss Arletta Terlouw and Mr Wm Baarda were married Tuesday January 13 at one o'clock at the Reformed Church parsonage in Sully. Rev C A Stoppels performed the double ring ceremony in the presence of Miss Iva Vander Pol and Mr Marvin Baarda. The couple planned a Florida wedding trip and will reside in Sully upon their return.

Arletta Terlouw Wm. Baarda the Reformed Church Sully C. A. Stoppels Iva Vander Pol Marvin Baarda Florida

Birthday tea for two honorees hosts noted

Mrs. Jo Schilder entertained at her home Friday afternoon January 7 honoring Mrs. Dora Carson and Mrs. Bergle Vanden Berg with a two course lunch.

Jo Schilder Dora Carson Bergle Vanden Berg Bess van Zante Carson Vanden Berg

Temperance speaker urges alcohol as major problem

Bob Roach of the Iowa Temperance League addresses Temp. High School students in a morning assembly. He calls alcohol Americas No 1 drug problem and claims more money is spent on beverages than to run all schools and churches. Roach spends the day answering questions across nine classes with WCTU members present.

America Bob Roach Iowa Temperance League Mr. Roach W.C.T.U

Poultry Service Men Training For Ray Robus

Ray Robus of Farmers' Co op Exchange recently returned from a two day school for poultry service men held in Luverne Minnesota. The event, run by the Northern States Poultry Service Company, educated hatcherymen, produce men and feed dealers in diagnosing poultry diseases adopting new management practices and improving poultry nutrition.

Ray Robus Farmers’ Co-op Exchange Northern States Poultry Service Company Luverne, Minn

Fire prompts cross-town call for Chariton department

A large blaze at an Albia lumber yard triggered a long distance call to the Chariton fire department. The phone line between the towns ran past the burning yard, delaying the emergency communication before the call could be completed.

Albia Chariton Fire Department

Tie Cable Messages From Chariton Driver Incident

A fragment notes a driver from Chariton failing to send a message amid a roadside encounter. It mentions a woman driver and the habit of opening a car window when signaling. The text suggests a cautionary, observational tone without full details.

Church Notes from Second Reformed Church

Edward H. Tanis presides with sermon You too Must Be No ise, Sunday School at 9 30 life of Christ, Taste for Service class, prayer and praise at 7 30, choir rehearsal at 8 30, Young people's class in session unclear.

Edward H. Tanis Chrisnesd

Anthony Haverkamp Ministers Morning Worship Schedule

Anthony Haverkamp presides at 9:30 am Sunday School titled witnesses of His Glory. Morning worship follows. Evening praise at 6:00 pm. Junior Christian Endeavor at 3:00 pm, Intermediate and Bohice Christian Endeavor at 7:30 pm Tuesday with prayer and practice.

Anthony Haverkamp Bohice Christian Endeavor Prajaertbriige

Church of the Open Bible Weekly Schedule

John Green leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Rev William Kelderman in charge Morning worship at 11 a m Pastor delivers the message Overcomers service at 6 30 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 with special musical program T extends evangelistic rally Tuesday to Friday featuring pastor Isage presenting The Great Inauguration

John Green William Kelderman

Reverend Pinches Delivers Bible Address on Real Joy Pathway

At 9:30 am the Bible School and class, 10:30 am The Lord's Supper and Word of God, and 7:30 pm The Gospel service feature Mr. George T. Pinches. He presents a vital message on whether to accept divine revelation or pursue human intellect. The 7:30 pm Thursday address is titled What is the Pathway for Real Joy.

George T. Pinches Mr. Pinches

Pella Baptist Church Announces Sunday Schedule

Rollin Y. Wildin, pastor, invites all to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Sermon titled The Revelation of God. Youth groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30. The feature of the evening is a moving picture entitled The First Step. A cordial welcome is extended to you.

Rollin Y. Wildin Revelation of God

Third Reformed Church Services and Programs Schedule

Russell J. Redeker, Minister announces morning worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Witnesses of His Glory. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. plus Junior and Young People groups. Temple Time radio broadcast at 2:00 p.m. over KXEL Waterloo and KBOE Oskaloosa.

Russell J. Redeker C. E Temple Time Church In America KXEL Waterloo Iowa KBOE Oskaloosa

Orange Rolls Breakfast Pattern and Rich Bread Tips

A dated kitchen guide outlines a hearty breakfast pattern with grapefruit halves soft eggs and warm Orange Rolls. It includes make ahead tips heat in waxed paper and a yeast risen dough recipe with orange rind and sugar, yielding about 16 rolls.

Orany Joie

A Prayer for the Nation by Rev H Bast Wednesday Night

A church notice promotes a Wednesday 7 30 pm Family Night with Rev H Bast presenting A Prayer for the Nation and an evening of instruction and inspiration for all ages Mass remains at 9 00 am Sundays. The text also notes UNICEF funding discussions and future support.

Rev. H. Bast

Allocation of aid funds determined by executive board

The text explains that aid to 72 countries is allocated strictly by need, without discrimination. Funds go into a common pool from which the board makes allocations. It requests publication of the letter to show contributions reached the proper destination and thanks the community for its generosity toward hungry and sick children.

Ation

Also Mentioned on This Page

Andrew van Itees of Pella Rest Home Elmer van Zee John D. Gourts Jennie Beyer Fort Worth Texas John Hocksema California W. H. Fowler Lexington Kentucky Good Samaritan Hospital Mrs. J. Muilenburg Mrs P. H. Girls Central Society Terlouw—Baarda H. S Temp. League Poultry Service Ieee Chariton First Reformed Church Church OF the Open Bible Third Reformed Church Unicef Con Wormhoudt Rempkes S&h
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