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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1964
Page
2
A long list of residents and relatives went to destinations including Fort Lauderdale, Clear Lake, Des Moines, Grand Rapids, Sheldon, San Antonio, Denver, Rock Island, and Lake Okoboji. Trips featured jet and car travel for family gatherings, weddings, and visits with relatives in multiple states and Illinois.
With the Shut-ins John Kamerick underwent surgery last Wednesday at University Hospital Towa uny. Melvin Toom' admitted to Pella Community Hospital on Monday June 29 for back muscle spasms and dismissed July 2. Mrs Gerrit Vink returned home after major surgery at University Hospital Iowa City. Peter Bloom improving after surgery at Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Thomas Elwood of Monroe admitted to Collins Hospital Knoxville on Wednesday. Mrs Virgil Klein admitted to Pella Community Hospital Monday for knee surgery.
Mr and Mrs Glen Nihart of Buffalo New York welcomed a daughter Nancy on Wednesday July 1 weighing seven pounds seven ounces Baby’s name Nancy and birth date July 1.
Captain and Mrs. Rudy Lee Van Hemert announce son Rudy Lee Jr born June 20 at U S Naval Hospital Oakland. Grandparents Dieleman and Van Hemert of Des Moines and Pella, with Montreal relatives. Milisa Kay Van Nimwegen born July 2 at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa. Grandparents Dusseldorf and Van Nimwegen of Pella.
Thomas G Elwood born February 7 1887 in Marion County Iowa dies July 2 1964 at Collins Memorial Hospital Knoxville Iowa aged 77 years 4 months 25 days He lived mainly in rural Jasper and Marion Counties as a farmer settling in Monroe in 1930 He joined the Lord in 1920 was in fellowship with Pella Iowa churchholdings He married Sarah Ederi Beem in 1911 who died in 1937 He later married Effie May Kirkpatrick in 1950 The second wife died in Saskatchewan in May 1963 He was predeceased by a son and several siblings He leaves a sister six daughters a son four stepchildren 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren plus other relatives and friends Forever with the Lord Amen He ends with word immortal death pent body absent from it all
Funeral services were held in Pella for Nettie De Zwarte with burial in Oakwood Cemetery, born July 3, 1895, died July 1, 1964. The notice lists surviving children, grandchildren, and siblings, plus church membership and memorial details. Events in Galesburg and surrounding family notices include church services, visits, and community reports.
A Fourth of July powder explosion at the Klyn Renaud home in Pella injured Sandra Vermeer, 1, with second degree burns over 30 percent of her body. She was hospitalized in Des Moines and placed on the critical list. Jana Klyn, 2, suffered minor burns. The cause remains unknown as family and guests stood nearby at the event.
Mrs William Ramer reports Mr and Mrs Ralph Forker of near Newton spent Sunday evening at the Anne De Penning home. Mr and Mrs Henry Willem sen John and Jith wereSun.
County 4 H group members parents leaders and pin' the party at Mahaska County held a swimming boating and picnic supper. After meals the group gathered around a camp to hear reports from 4 H ers Pat Rempe and War Ten Of about the state Health Camp and State Conservation Camp. Mary Van Heukeiom tot t about. Bob Steen reported. Group singing followed the reports. The Choma wetie Party was planned by county 4 H officers.
A Social Security representative will meet residents at the Council Chambers City Hall in Oskaloosa to provide services for those unable to travel to the Ottumwa district office. The planned outreach aims to bring SSA help closer to the community.
Mary B. Vriezelaar and William C. Schendel wed at Monroe First Baptist Church in a June ceremony attended by 175 guests. The bride wore a silk organza gown with pearl and sequin accents and carried red roses. Family and friends from Marshalltown, Rolla, Novi, Des Moines, and beyond joined the celebration.
Social Security details for Loosa Iowa schedule weekly sessions on Tuesdays starting July 7 through December with multiple dates listed. Information lines advise calling for details or contacting the Social Security Administration at 119 E Second Street Ottumwa Iowa. Also notes a 1964 Cadillac roadster restoration by a local car enthusiast slated for a national caravan starting in August.
Burlington resident Art Hartman 75 is linked to the town’s aviation history as he is believed to have piloted the first plane to take off from local soil. Hartman, renowned for building the Memory Jenny replica of a World War I craft, flew it on his 71st birthday and remains active in the air.
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