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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1958
Page
2
A stream of visits and travels unfolds around Pella and surrounding towns. Fulton and Orange City guests mingle with local families, while church and school ties connect Ed Ves and others, and trips to Grand Rapids Denver and Lake Okoboji punctuate a busy week.
Mrs. John A. VanderWerff of Reasner was dismissed from Mercy Hospital after stroke treatment. Helen Joan Bokhoven of New Sharon was admitted to Mahaska Hospital and returned home next day. Kirk Caldwell underwent surgery at Blank Memorial in Des Moines and expects to return home late this week. Cornelia Breen was discharged from Mahaska Hospital and is convalescing with her daughter after a stroke. Barbara Ver Meer had surgery at Blank Memorial in Des Moines and is recovering. Gerrit Van Rees was admitted to Mahaska Hospital for observation, then dismissed and staying with his brother near Pella.
Mr and Mrs Marvin De Haas of Monroe welcome daughter Vivian Ruth born Wednesday June 25 at Skiff Memorial Hospital Newton Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John De Haas of Monroe and Mrs Elizabeth Aalbers of Pella
Dr and Mrs Abron Grandia of Iowa City welcomed son Ronny on Thursday June 26. The couple have two other children Lonn Jay aged 2 and Shawn Kay aged 1. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Grandia of Leighton.
Mr and Mrs William Barker of Inglewood Colorado announce the birth of a baby girl Monday morning June 30 Mrs Barker is Joyce Borgman daughter of Mr and Mrs Borgman The Barkers also have a two year old son born previously
Mr and Mrs Harold Van Looz of 1508 Emerald Avenue NE Grand Rapids Michigan became parents to a seventh child a daughter Julie Lynn born Friday June 20 The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs John W Vos of Pella.
Mr and Mrs Robert Brown of New Sharon announce the birth of a son on Friday June 27 at Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa. The newborn joins the family in the local area, with family and friends eager to meet the newest member.
Dr and Mrs B L Flikkema welcomed a son named Paul Glen on Saturday June 28 at Mahaska Hospital in Oat...
Mr and Mrs Harry Hartgers announce the birth of a daughter Debbie Jean on Monday June 80 at Mahaska Hospital in Oska loosa.
Mr and Mrs Cecil De Witt of Oska loona announce the birth of their daughter on Tuesday July 1 at Mahaska Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Harold Van Essen of Tracy welcomed a son on Monday June 30 in a local hospital. The new arrival adds joy to the family as they begin life with their first child.
Roseburg Oregon records the lowest US average annual wind speed at 4.3 miles per hour. The figure highlights Roseburg as the calmest major American city for wind exposure.
Church notes show Rev Everett G Ward at Pella Baptist Church with 9 30 a m morning worship on The Body of Christ I and 7 30 p m evening worship on The Body of Christ II. Sunday School follows at 10 30 a m and Jim Graham conducts both morning and evening services.
Thomas Boslooper, minister leads 9:45 morning service. Freedom in Religio follows at 10:55 am with a film Nature's Half Acre shown. Evening program at 7:30 features What People Say About Jesus.
The Gospel Chapel holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m and The Lord's Supper at 10 40 a m A 7 30 p m Gospel service is led by the Vander Hart brothers On Tuesday at 7 45 p m a prayer meeting and Bible study are held.
Wm. C. De Jong, minister, leads morning worship at 9 30 with Things That Are Caesar s. Sunday School at 10 60 on The Justice and Mercy of God. Evening worship at 7 20 on The Important Sinner. No C E meetings during July and August.
Herman J. Ridder and Ralph H. Pronk lead services at 9:30 a.m. morning worship titled As Lights in the World based on Phil 2 12 18, Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. and evening worship at 7:30 p.m. titled In the Shadow of Greatness based on Phil 2 19 30.
Calvary Christain Reformed Church invites all to a community night on Wednesday July 9 at 7:30 PM. Morning worship at 9:30 features Pray er for Forgiveness and evening worship at 7:30 features Faith in God and His Word. Pastor Marvin R. Doornbos leads.
The notice lists Wilbur R Ringwalda as minister with morning worship at 0 a m and Sunday School. Evening praise is at 7 30 p m with the theme The Christian Walking Carefully and a prompt to attend church.
Rev. William Rozenberg of the First Reformed Church in Waupun Wisconsin will speak on The Prodigal's Return this Sunday at 8 00 a m on KBOE during Temple Time.
Rev S Lubbers missionary hosts the Reformed Witnese Hour every Sunday morning on radio KBOE Osage City broadcasting from Temes.
A church announces a Sunday mass at 8:80 o clock and morning worship led by Dr. P. De Jong at 9:30 am. Evening worship at 7:30 pm features messages themed Keeping Race and Religion Pure linked to The Sons of Jacob.
L D Veldhuizen, born October 22, 1886 in Barn veld Netherlands, died June 19, 1958 at Mahaska County Hospital Oska after short illness. He married Elizabeth De Koning on March 17, 1921 and lived on farms near Edgerton Minnesota, Lynnville, and Sully. Survived by his wife and six brothers Frans, John, Bert, Chris Veldhuizen and others in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Minn case Veldhuizen of Woodstock and Anton Veldhuizen of Wilmer, three sisters Gertrude Westra Fontana Minnie De Jong Edgerton Marie Wiekerand Wilmer. Preceding him were parents a brother Wynant and a sister in infancy. He was active in Sunday School and Sully Reformed Church. Remains were taken to Veldhuizen home from Garden Chapel Funeral Home Monday June 23 1958 for prayer services and memorials at Sully Reformed Church officiated by Rev. Chas Stopples and Rev. Thomas Baker. Interment Sully Cemetery.
Frank Hoksbergen son of John and Mary Ver Heul Hoksbergen, born in Pella Iowa on June 14 1899, died June 27 1968 at Collins Hospital Knoxville Iowa after a period of ill health. He worked fifteen years as a butcher at Ulrich meat market. He married Cynthia Gosselink on August 4 1922 in Pella and they had two children.
Francis Ruff of Denver and John Hoksbergen of Akron are listed as survivors. The obituary names his former wife two children his mother three sisters and four grandchildren with a father and two infant siblings preceding him in death. He joined the Methodist Church early and funeral rites were conducted June 30 1958 at Garden Chapel with Rev Leo De Prenger officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
Arthur Van Eck born December 18, 1889 in the Netherlands, died June 21, 1958 at Collins Memorial Hospital Knoxville after a short confinement. Immigrated 84 years ago and lived in the area since. Married Jessie Stykhuis on February 8, 1922 and farmed north of Knoxville.
Those left to mourn his passing are his wife and two children, M van Dorland of Pe and Earl van Eck of Melcher, four grandchildren Delores Van Dorland Dixie and John van Eck, two sisters and one brother in Holland, a cousin Case Vonk of Reasner, and many neighbors. He trusted in the Lord since youth and was a member of the Reformed Church. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Knoxville Methodist Church with Rev Azel Smith officiating. Interment followed at Lincoln Cemetery.
Miss Annette Dykstra, 62, died Monday evening at her sister Mrs Charles Sipkema's home. Funeral services set for Thursday July 3 at 2 pm from the Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home chapel with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Complete obituary next week.
The tuberculosis association of Iowa appropriated 62980 dollars from Christmas Seal funds for medical research in the coming year. Frank Lin Top M D Iowa City president said Marion County association contributed 600 dollars. Grants went to seven investigators at the College of Medicine State University of Town and one to James F Speers M D Des Moines Polk County Health Department. Two grants were made outside Iowa for research projects. The research committee of the Iowa Trudeau Society media division of the tuberculosis associations selected the projects.
Plan to install new wallpaper over old paper? Apply a thin shellac coating to the old surface. This creates a smooth base for the new paper and prevents color bleeding from the old pattern.
Continued notes describe a church interior with white ash trim and Philippine mahogany podium. The chancel frames a green dust curtain with a rock face brick backdrop, seating 960 total. A fellowship hall for 800 and 209 at tables. administration, library, and nursery classrooms connect via folding doors. Educational unit includes five classrooms, its own toilet and gas furnace, and acoustic ceilings throughout.
A domestic tip suggests taping a spare fuse inside the fuse box to have it ready for emergencies and avoid being caught short in the dark. The note emphasizes quick access when electrical faults occur.
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