Ralph Bolt Named Bookkeeper at Vandermeulen's
Ralph Bolt becomes bookkeeper at Vandermeulen's Hardware, succeeding Peter Vanert. He is the son of Rev. Ralph Bolt, former pastor of the Reformed church at Sully, and has a background including Christian school in Sully, Grundy Center High School, two years at Calvin College, and a commercial course at Merrick's Business College.
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Peter Vanert
Vandermeulen
Ralph Bolt
The
Reformed Church
Sull
Pella
Christian School
Sully
Grundy Center
Iowa
Calvin College
Grand Rapids
Mich
Merrick’s Business College
Arrival notices in Worchester and Des Moines for Bolt family
Mr and Mrs Bolt and daughter Shirley Ann move to Columbus street residence in Des Moines area after prior employment at Des Moines Pipe and Welding Co and Fulton Meat Market. Mrs Van der Wilt of Pella is Shirley Ann’s grandmother. Mr Van Sittert retires after long service with Vant Meulen Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Sittert
Vantmeulen Co
Obituary of Mrs Rhynsburger of Pella Iowa
Rhynsburger dies on farm near Pella July 4 1871 at age known. Wife of D R Rhynsburger she leaves a large family including two children Mrs H R Van Maren and Henry R Rhynsburger plus five grandchildren and several siblings. She joined Second Reformed church of Pella Oct 2 1899 and was well regarded for Christian kindness and helpfulness.
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Pella
Isaac le Cocq
Wichita
Kan
Chris le Cocq
New Sharon
Town
Ann Scheetz
Excelsior Springs
J. G. Sybenga
Oskaloom
Iowa
Theo
Des Moines
Hubert Kaldenbers
Monroe
Rhynsburger
Second Reformed Church of
Longtime Pella Native Dies After Illness
Mrs Rhynsburger of Pella Iowa, a former Excelsior Springs visitor, died at 5 p.m. after a period of illness. She was remembered as a cheerful, devout wife and mother with deep community ties. Her passing follows the earlier death of Miss M Van Maren, a fellow Iss Pella graduate.
Arie Rapp Dies At Del Rio Texas
Arie Rapp aged 76 died last Thursday January 21 at his home in Del Rio Texas. The body returned here Monday night with funeral held Wednesday afternoon at Wormhoudt & Son funeral home Rev R T Nordlund Baptist pastor officiating and interment in another cemetery. Born on a farm west of town he left at 18 for Colorado Springs then moved to Del Rio. He was unmarried and the sole surviving family member is sister Mrs FE De Zwarte of 1001 Hazel Street.
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Arie Rapp
del Iiio
Texas
Wormhoudt & Son Ral
R. T. Nordlund
The
Baptist Church
T Nh Cemetery
Mr. Rapp
Colorado Springs
Colo
del Rio
Map
FE. de Zwarte
Hazel Street
This City
Farm Bureau Quartette Wins Second Prize at Iowa Contest
In Des Moines during the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation convention last week the Farm Bureau quartette of workers earned second prize. Named were Dale Van Duren James Van Duren Roy Van Heuk vlem and Ray Vander Linden. The Chronicle congratulates this group for their ability and honor.
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Iowa Farm Bureau Federation of
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Dale van Duren
James van Duren
Roy van Heukvlem
Ray Vander Linden
the Chronicle
Mrs H Scheffers Dies In Pella At 87
Mrs Adriana Messamaker Scheffers, 87, widow of Henry Scheffers who died in 1906, passed Sunday afternoon at her home in Pella after a long residence there. Funeral services were held at 1:30 pm at the funeral home in Pella with interment in the local cemetery. Born in Holland January 5, 186? she came to America at age five. She married Henry Scheffers over 60 years ago and had nine children, with two predeceased. Surviving children include Cattie Curry, William Scheffers, Fred Scheters, Nellie Marshall, Dena, John Scheffers, Minnie Jenkins, and others. She leaves 24 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren, along with siblings Cornelius Messamaker, Mrs Welch, Mrs Arthur Billie Wright. Known for her Christian character and care for family, she awaited the Lord’s coming.
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Adriana Messamakerfers
Henry Scheffers
Pella
Scheffers
William and
Antonia Messamaker
Holland
America
Johnny
Reuben
Cttie
Johnny Curry
Town
William Scheffers
Pids
Towa
Fred Schet
Fellowship of
Divorce Actions in Dallas and Melcher Courts
Divorce actions listed include Mary Lehman Matheny versus Eli jah Matheny and Robert R. Stewart with Evangeline Ruchan, Melcher. Dallas docket entry dated 26. The terse notice records case names and locations, reflecting court activity in the Courthouse Gleanings column.
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Robert R. Stewart
Dallas
Evangeline Ruchan
Melcher
Local Auto Listings Mention Cars in Knoxville and Pella
A clipped automotive notice lists several vehicles including a Dodge four door touring sedan and a Plymouth DeLuxe coach associated with Knoxville. Mentions Ben Vos of Pella and a Ford 157 inch truck. No further details on prices or conditions are provided.
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C, S
Hoffman
Knoxville
Cheater Ellis
Ben Vos
Pella
Land Transfers Record of Warranty and Quit Claim Deeds
A roundup of land transfer notices lists multiple warranty and quit claim deeds. Transactions include Harriet J Mayor al to Edwin R Morena in section 27 township 74 for 1 dollar, Walter W Gilchrist to Joe M Johnston in section 18 township 75 for 1 dollar, Albert and Jennie Hoksbergen with an undivided 4 interest in section 3 township 76 and parts of lots in the North annex to Pella for 5000 dollars, and the Marion County Sheriff to Des Moines Joint Stock Land Bank in section 21 township 78 for 3500 dollars. Additional entries cover Bessie Kruseman et al to Wm De Wit, Raymond Austin, Albert Long to Carl and Morma Long, Howard Reichard to Joe M Johnston, Dirk Van Gorp to Minnie Julia im, and other parcel transfers with nominal or specified consideration.
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Harriet J. Mayor
Edwin R. Morena
Walter W
Viola Gilchrist
Joe M. Johnston
Albert and
Jennie Hoksbergen
Pella
Marion County
Des Moines
Albert Long
Carl
Morma Long
Melcher
Howard E
Dorothy Reichard
Joe
M. Johnston
Knoxville
Pixco
Dirk van Gorp
Minnie Juliaim
State Game and Fish Conservation Notes
Mr. Dale Dorgeloh, state conservation officer for this district, returned last week from a three day instruction school at Hotel Savery, Des Moines, held by the state fish and game department. The meeting covered muskrats, rabbits, quail and ducks. Friday featured an address by Dr. Paul T. Errington of Iowa State College on the life habits of the muskrat. The state game department has.
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Dale Dorgeloh
Hotel Savery
Des Moines
State Fish and Game Department
Paul T. Errington
Iowa State College
Closed season declared for Rabson animals mating period
A local notice declares a closed season for Rabson animals, banning hunting or shooting during the mating period until Fall. Further details specify restriction on rabbits and related wildlife to protect breeding.
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Rabson
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Mae
Glencoe
Idaho
Ohio
Co-Op Motor Oil
Penn
Bbc
Farmers Union
Franklin St
Arkansas
Green Mountains
Peck
Pella Fruit & Vegetable Market
D. den Adel
D. R. Rhynsburger
Othe
Iss Pella High School
M. van Maren
Excelsior Rings
Ant Scheetz
Clift
Excelsior
Raynsburger
Mrs. Rhynsburger
Old Holland
Tulip Festival Excited Much Interest. Mrs. Rhynsburger
Fr. Scheetz
Exhelsion Springs
Colorado
Wisconsin
McCrre’s Peck
Morton
Kellogg's
Jack Sprat
Cheese Union
John den Hartog
Kellogg’s
ST. Nick Cookies
Crisco
BLISS
del Rio, Texas
Farm Bureau Quartette
Prairie City
Mary Lehman Matheny
Elijah Matheny
State Game and Fish Conservation Notes
State Game Department
Sally Eilers
Robert Armstrong
Ralph Bellamy
Katherine Locke
Wallace Beery
Eric Linden
Cecelia Parker Beery
FBI
Theodora
Irene Dunne
Melvin Douglas
Wheaties
Iga
Blue G
de Wit's
IGA Food Market
eSeer Electric Co
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