Local visitors flock to Pella area for Fourth of July weekend
A parade of friends and relatives arrived in Pella and surrounding towns over the Fourth of July weekend. Many travelers stayed with hosts in New Sharon, Sigourney, Grand Rapids, and nearby households as extended family gatherings occurred across multiple days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erhard Merk
Wisconsin Rapids
Wisconsin
Bill Wymore
Jeffre
Ander
Kansas City
Myron Oppenhuizen
Glen Ruby
Sigourney
N. A. Vos
Pella
Peter Zwank
Ron Zwank
William Abnen
Orient
Iowa
Newton
G. William Jackson
Edgar C. Sabin
With the Shut-ins Penier and Cramun In Amateur Relay
In a brief item the Shut-ins relay team lists Penier and Cramun as rivals or participants, with Schippers from Pella Community cited as a fourth member or related competitor, noted in a varday context.
Birth notice for M ace and Mrs formerly of ver
Mr and Mrs ace welcome a newborn, listed as born to the couple formerly of ver in a brief birth notice from the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mace Mr. and
Mrs. Ver
John Wynberg 1881 1965 obituary
John Wynberg born October 29 1881 in the Netherlands immigrated to Iowa with his wife Cornelia Slings in 1903. He lived in Firth and Prairie City before settling in Pella where he was active in church and community life. He died at Community Hospital in Pella with funeral services conducted by the Rev. renga at the Oakwood cemetery nearby. Survivors include Beiemeschorrh sr Wersn Griters Sen Sehosls wist and Armids Ore Weer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wynberg
Tendrik
Keetje Brasser
Wynberg
Akerstoat
Netherlands
Cornelia Slings
Beverwijk
Firth
Nebr
Prairie City
Pella
Hella
Beiemeschorrh Sr Wersn Griters Sen Sehosls Wist
Conti
In Memoriam Te Ring memory of our Been ST at grand daughter JA
A memorial notice honors a granddaughter mentioned by Mr. and Mrs John Alyn Nathy and Ronnie Mx Ray Rokstergen. The note laments a July 8th death and speaks of a precious loss. Names appear garbled but indicate a family tribute and remembrance across multiple relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alyn Nathy
Ronnie Mx Ray
Fire department praised by A F Tysselings for handling home blaze
A F Tysselings praises the Des Moines fire department for an outstanding job in controlling a house fire at 508 West In Pella. Firefighters protected possessions, removed valuables, and avoided unnecessary wall damage during the response. Mrs and Mrs A F Tysselings express gratitude for the team’s careful work and coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Des Moines
Nevers
West
Isi Pela
Kaldenberg Fourth in State Bowling Competition
In the state bowling tournament, Kaldenberg finished fourth while other bowlers also claimed wins. Quber Pelle bowlers were awarded plates and prize money during the event. Chronicle notes indicate multiple winners based on received information from the See office.
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Kaldenberg
Chronicle of
See
Ames Reservoir Comments Favorable To Skunk River Plan
The Iowa natural resources council announced favorable comments on the Corps of Engineers report regarding the Skunk River Ames Reservoir project. The organization submitted the remarks on behalf of the State of Iowa for inclusion in the report to the Chief of Engineers and Congress. A public information meeting was held in Ames, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Natural Resources Council
Corps of Engineers
Ames
Iowa
United States Army
Congress
Iowa Natural Resources Council
A W unbeaten, edges Klyn Tire 11 to 8 in Tuesday clash
Steenhoek powered a grand slam in the third to spark A W to an 11 8 win over Klyn Tire. Steenhoek, with a triple, and teammate Hiemstra’s double fueled the rally. Kim Vander Beek Veldhuis and Roozeboom pitched, Roozeboom catching. A W remains unbeaten in 15.
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Steenhoek
Klyn Tire
Hiemstra
Klyn
Kim — Vander Beek Veldhuis
Roozeboom
Ann Vander Beek
Wishart
Donna Kaldenberg Leads Class A High Series Effort
Donna Kaldenberg placed fourth in all events with a 1686 series earning $28 and finished 67th in Class A singles with a 538 series earning $11.50. She teamed to win 1051 in Class A doubles with a 2 es and $7. Breen and Kelerman earned 35th with a 2396 series for $36.50, while Rees earned $18.50 in Class A singles with a 2566 series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Kaldenberg
Donna
Rees
Breen & Kelerman
Fourth of July games thrill holiday crowds in small town baseball
The Fourth of July ball games brought excitement as Jena Bank Ki wamis teams lost to a stronger A and W Root Beer B team 26-? in five innings. Richards Cleaners and Recreation Commission, Maggie Vander Beek, Phi lis Hagen pitched for the losers with Roozeboom catching, while Dixie Steenboek and Beverly Jensen pitched for the winners. In the MAIN GAME the Pella All Stars led Peoria Stockyards 6-0 in the seventh before costly errors opened the gates for a six-run rally, sealing a Peoria win as fireworks erupted on the victor's bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jena Bank
Kiwamis
A & W Root Beer
Richards Cleaners and Recreation Commission
Braun
Steenhoek
Roozeboom
Maggie Vander Beek
Philis Hagen
Tena Roozeboom
Dixie Steenboek
Beverly Jensen
Pella All Stars
Peoria Stockyards
Pella Page 4 Chronicle on Gilbert Reservoir plans
June 14 1965 report by the Iowa Resources Council supports a proposed reservoir for flood control water quality and recreation benefits while urging joint study by the Corps of Engineers and state agencies before construction. It also calls for feasibility study of Gilbert Reservoir on Squaw Creek near Ames and asks Congress to review the report promptly amid local opposition to the project near Ames.
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Iowa
Story City
Corps of Engineers
the Resources Council
Gilbert
Squaw Creek
Ames
Congress
Ames Area
Bow glove for cold weather bowhunting
Bowhunters cut the fingers from a cotton glove and wear a slim liner under a regular shooting glove to keep hands warm in the coldest conditions. The modified glove combo allows dexterity plus warmth during winter hunts.
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John Ellerbrack
Mary Vanden Berg
Albuquersque
New Mexico
Fred Brummel
Melissa
Walter Brummel
Nellie
Tilda Vander Hart
Grand Rapids
Michigan
John C. Vander Hart
New Sharon
Bert C. Vander Hart
Edith
Hilda Vander Hart
Gary Nibbelink
John C. Roose
Gary Bokhoven
Anna Vande Voort
Jennie Roose
Charles
Anthony Qskam
States
Larry Rus
Little Mike
Vermillion
South Dakota
Arlan de Kock
Donald Vander Ploeg
Denver
Colorado
Paul Ver Meer
Nick Vander Ploeg
Diller Vander Ploeg
Anne Hospers
Costa Mesa
California
James Dunsmoor
Clinton
Town
Riverside
Curdred
Paul Klyn
Salt Lake
Dunsmoor
Sara Ann Gosselink
Mildred Gosselink
Marie Spaan
Nell Bender
M. P. van Hemert
Spaan
Bender
van Hemert
Carl de Vries
Bill Hart
Mrs
Bennie Zwank
Twyla van Steen
Cedar Rapids
Ray Vander
Marvin L. Meer
Stanley An Stuart
Mayn. de Vries
Mark Allen
Rode. van Zee
Ju Reeds Lake
Wayne Pol
Shawnee Mes Kans
Paul Detroit
Pols
Dening
Madison
Ralph Vander Linden
Steven
Barbara
Leland Vander Linden
Clear Lake
Marie Roozeboom
Oskaloosa
Henry G. Roozeboom
Robert L. van Zante
Gary
Baltimore
Maryland
John Pappozzo
New York
Washington, D.C
Louise Vandenberg
Casey Vandenberg
Matt Hoksbergen
Chicago
Julie Ann
Bob Evers
Elmer Frank
Reiti
Pine Lake
Eldora
Laneill
Mr. P
J. Her Paren Miles Mo
Mr. and Ming and
Fem
Ary Spencer Wa
Pella Community Hospital
Duane Robus
Otley
Dick van Wyk
Monroe
Linda Hummet
Louis Schuring
Marion de Penning
Delight Wing
Knoxville
Marion Stoop
Charles le Cocq
Fairgrounds
Bloomfield
Midwest
Knoxville Speedway Fairgrounds
Oskaloosala
SUN
Newton Speedway
Catafouge
Sporting Goods
Thermos
Jerry Byers
Franklin
Penier Was
Cramun
Cos
Rele Schippers
Comm
Varday
nueIoe
Renga
Oakwood
Memoriam
Fire Department
A. F. Tysselings
The
Peorians
Max
Steak House
Judy
Guy
Polk County Federal Savings and Loan Association
Des Melode
Zenith
Pella Hotel
Audiphone CO
Fleming
6Th Ave
Earl Pohlmann
Cook and Son Insurance Agency
Franklin MA
HONDA
SPORT
Fred Veenstra
Cottror
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