Locals report travels visits and health updates
Locals share news of trips to Florida and Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rus plan a Florida Keys stay. David Kuiper returns from Navy service. Bert R plans a trip to St Petersburg Florida. Several families visit relatives in Wisconsin Minnesota and New York while others seek medical care and hospital checkups. Scout Troop 373 held a potluck and awards event at the Legion Hall with slides from the snowflake camp and a 15 mile cross country hike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Rus
Florida Keys
Ter
Big Pine Key
Florida
David Kuyper
Navy
Norfolk
Ginia
Bert R
Stburg
Phzona
Don Vos
Pella
Jack Boatsma
Scout Troop 373
Legion Hall
Dirk van Zante
Galesburg
van Zante
Lester Conk
M. Meulpolder
Shut-ins admissions and dismissals listed by towns
Virgil Van der Linden of Pella admitted January 13. Mrs. John Van Berkum of Pella admitted January 13. Mrs. John P. De Jong of Pella admitted January 13. Mrs. Floyd Wilson of New Virginia admitted January 13. Mrs. Lambert Vander Beek of Pella dismissed January 13. Mrs. J. C. De Bruin of Pella dismissed January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil van der Linden
Pella
John van Berkum
John P. de Jong
Floyd Wilson
New Virginia
Lambert Vander Beek
J. C. de Bruin
Marvin
Helen van Zee
Ellen de Gues
Gilbert
Dorothy Vos
de Jong
Loren
Arséne Ver Ploeg
Roorda
Dale
Joan Geurts
Stephenson
Henry
Martha van Ekeren
Vander Vort
Vernon
Pauline Atkins
Sneller
Howard
Marilyn Vys Duinink
Douglas E
Eleanor Vander Beek
Partha
Jerry
Betty Steenhoek
van Wyngarden
Births in Sully and Knoxville Bless Families
Mr. and Mrs Norman Schuring of Sully welcome Steven Todd an 8 lb 1 oz son born Saturday January 4 at Mahaska hospital His grandparents are Mr and Mrs Connie Schuring and Mrs Elizabeth Van Rees all of Sully Rodney G Voice of Knoxville and his wife welcome Lesa Jean a 7 lb 4 oz daughter born Monday January 13 at Collins hospital in Knoxville Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Leonard Steel of Knoxville and Mrs Grace Voice of Pella
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Schuring
Sully
Steven Todd
Mahaska Hospital
Connie Schuring
Elizabeth van Rees
Rodney G. Voyce
Knoxville
Lesa Jean
Collins Hospital
Leonard Steel
Grace Voyce
Pella
Obituary of Mildred Rhine Myrick Hartford to Des Moines
Petromella Mildred Rhine born February 11 1874 on a Hartford farm Iowa married December 25 1893 to Asa Myrick near Palmyra Iowa. Survived by daughters Mildred Myrick McIntyre and Genevive Myrick Den Hartog and other relatives. taught school, later housewife. Funeral Tuesday December 31 1963 at 2 45 pm at First Christian Church Maines Iowa officiated by RK C S Kleckner and Rev Ralph Knox. Interment Hartford Cemetery. Arrangements by Pella Garden Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petromella Mildred Rhine
Hartford
Iowa
Joshua
Malinda Rhine
Asa Pleasant Myrick
Palmyra
Mildred Myrick McIntyre
West Des Moines
Genevive Myrick den Hartog
Des Moines
Kingman Blvd
Drake University
Arlie Boyd
Kansas City
St Christian Church
Maines
RK C. S. Kleckner
Ralph Knox
Hartford Cemetery
Pella Garden Chapel
Pella
Search for Former Eagle Scouts in Tall Corn Area Council
The advancement committee of the Tall Corn Area Council, Boys Scouts of America, seeks all former Eagle Scouts in the council territory regardless of where earned. An Eagle Recognition program and reunion are planned for March 11 and former Eagles are urged to contact the Council Service Center in Des Moines. A World Book Encyclopaedia note on the Oratorio references Rome’s mission hall where sacred music was performed in the 1500s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advancement Committee
Tall Corn Area
Council Service Center
University
Des Moines
Iowa
Oratory
Mission Hall
Rome
Pella Chronicle Page Four Dated January Sixteenth Nineteen Sixty Four
The Pella Chronicle for January 16 1964 reports local news including community events school activities and brief notices. Readers find updates from town organizations and happenings around the area with emphasis on everyday civic life and upcoming local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
PELLA
Chronicle
Annexation Request For West End Wins City Approval
Gerrit Steenhoek and Bill Grootveld seek West End annexation into the city with council approval limited to their Steenhoek Grootveld property. Steenhoek notes State Highway Commission plans to widen Highway 163, likely absorbing much of the service station driveway. If city limits extend west, he may save his driveway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Steenhoek
Bill Grootveld
West End
Steenhoek
Grootveld
State Highway Commission
Better Farm Urban Understanding Meeting
Arthur H. Johnson exten sion agent from Oskaloosa will address the adult farm class Monday January 27 on Bettering the Farm-Urban Understanding. Johnson secretary of TENCO development will cite TENCO studies to argue for improved farm-urban relations. Area businessmen are invited. Meeting starts at 7 30 pm at Community High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Johnson
Oskaloosa
Johnson
Tenco
Community High School
Pella High class of 1953 marks 10 year reunion
The 1953 Pella High alumni class held a 10 year reunion Friday December 27 at the Country Club for 66 attendees. They enjoyed a buffet and spent the evening recalling old times and updating each other on families jobs and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Country Club
Ning
Pella Kiwanis Meet Honors Rev Ringnalda On Heritage
Rev Wilbur Ringnalda pastor of Third Reformed Church spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon praising Pellas spiritual heritage Tulip Time and the local education system Central College and Pella Schools. He lauded Sabbath observance and the towns cultural facilities while noting mixed views on progress among residents. Five Pella Kiwanians attended the Newton district installation of Lt Governor Ray McMurray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Ringnalda
Third Reformed Church
Kiwanis
Pella
Ringnaida
Ringwalda
Central College
Ringalda
Ray, McMurray
Newton
Wilson Duven
Gerrit
van Roekel
Hospers Kuiper
Paul Bradigan
al de Wild
NFO Kicks Off Million and One Farm Drive in Marion County
The National Farmers Organization launches a major recruitment push in Marion County on Saturday January 11 led by County President Leonard Wadle and national leader Oren Lee Staley. The effort aims to contact more than a million American farmers within 60 days to organize, bargain, and contract farm products at fair, year-ahead prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peration
Marion County
Leonard Wadle
NFO
National Nfo
National
Corning
Iowa
Oren Lee Staley
Wadle
NFC
Des Moines
New York
New Jersey
Bridge Class Starts This Week at Legion Building
An advanced Bridge class sponsored by the Recreation Commission begins Thursday January 16 at 7 30 p.m. under Mrs Carl Glass. The first session is at the American Legion building with later meetings planned for the Public Safety building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Recreation Commission
Glass
Carl Glass
American Legion
Public Safety
Charges Dismissed In Larceny case In Marion County
Larceny charges against Marjorie Behnke of Bell Plaine and Dane Dundee of Knoxville were dismissed and the couple released from custody Tuesday night per the Marion County sheriff. They faced accusations of stealing items from the house trailer of Behnke's estranged husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Behnke
Bell Plaine
Dane Dundee
Knoxville
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Volleyball Practice Set for Tuesday in Pella
The Pella Recreation Commission organizes a men’s volleyball program with sessions every Tuesday at 6 30 p m at Palle Junior High gym. Interested persons should bring gym clothing and pay a $3 registration fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Recreation Commission
Palle Junior High
Community calendar notes for January meetings
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Home for the Aged will meet at the Home on Monday evening January 20 at 7 30. Porterville Aid meets January 21 at Mrs John Ver Ploeg's home. January 21 at 1 30 p m the Women's Federated Club meets at Central College Student Union Lounge. January 22 at 1 30 p m P E O meets at Lucille Kuyper's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Home For the Aged
Porterville Aid
John Ver Ploeg
Women's Federated Club
Central College Student Union Lounge
E.O
Lucille Kuyper
State-wide hearing aid drive begun
The Iowa Society for Crippled Children and Adults Inc is launching a state-wide drive to collect used hearing aids. Executive Director Rolfe B Karlsson says many aids are unused and the program seeks temporary loans or permanent provision for the hard of hearing. Affected individuals may obtain aids via prescription after rechecking. Send donations to Iowa Society for Crip, PO Box 911 Des Moines IA 50304.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc
Rolfe B. Karlsson
Karlsson
Des Moines
Iowa
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Jan
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Ruskin
Marion
Harold Sack
Paul Klein
Jana
Denver
Colorado
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Brooks Klein
Anne Bogaards
New Sharon
Frank Swayne
John Roereson
Leighton
Vir Wyte
Metho
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VOYCE
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Robert
Shirley Leydens
Vah Zee
Harold
Norma Kuiper
Heimstra
Fran de Jong
Deryl
Pat van Englehoven
Smith
Doyle
Joyce Petersma
Lammey
Melvin Toom
Velan Ustermarkt
Dale Bogaards
John Brower
Marion Vah Hal
Ralph Ver Ploeg
Robert Klyn
Harold Heimstra
de Zwarte
Don Buyert
Rere eCaan
Rock Hudson
S.A.C
Rand Randcraft
Smartset & Scaperoo
SnoBoots
Tgs
Reg. Price
Reg
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Parrot
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