Softball Tourney Teams Shine in Pella Area Action
The report covers Pella Searsboro and Lynnville games with mixed results. Pope pitched well for Pella in several matches, while Hoksbergen allowed many runs for Searsboro. Final standings name Newton first Lynnville second Pella third, and the tournament is praised for financial success and strong play by regional teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fella
Hoksbergen
Meun
Searsboro
Pope
Pella
Beasner
Newton
Lynnville
Local families tour and visit in Midwest communities
A long list of Pella area residents and relatives socialize and travel. Mr and Mrs Art Bruinekool and daughter Joan return from Montana via the Black Hills. Bernie Mennings and son Kenneth visit Hingham Wisconsin for a reception honoring Mary Jane and Eugene Heideman. Several others tour Denver Colorado, Colorado Parks, Yellowstone and the Black Hills while relatives visit Des Moines, Des Moines hospital care, Mercy Os kal oosa and Ames. Multiple weddings births and moves noted with numerous names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Bruinekool
Joan
Will Clark
Kiasds
Montana
Ghiirens
Mery
Kenneth
Kenneth McAmis Mily
Black Hille
Bernie Mennings
Hingham
Wisconsin
Mary Jane
Eugene Heideman
Eugene
Menningat
Mrs. Heideman
Ten Clay
Betty Jo Vande Geest
Pel-la
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Cornelius Bpoelstre
Mabasas Hospital
Mondey
Mire Meininga
Otley
Mercy
Oskaloosa
Anne H. Bouzeboom
Leighton
Agnes McAlister obituary from Pella Iowa 1866 1962
Mrs. Agnes McAlister born August 23 1866 in Pella Iowa died July 26 1962 aged 85 years 11 months and two days widow of Dr H M McAlister survived by two children Richard and Sarah two sisters Sarah and Maggie Kuyper and one brother A C Kuyper. Active in First Reformed Church and radio services relinquished church attendance last year Funeral conducted July 26 at Van Dyk Funeral Home with Rev C F Perron of Baptist Church interment Graceland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes McAlister
H.kuyper
Pella
Iowa
H. M. McAlister
Richard
Sarah
Maggie Billieu
A. C. Kuyper
First Reformed Church
van Dyk
A. A. Haverkamp
C. F. Perron
the Baptist Church
Graceland Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Kind Neighbors and Friends
Richard and Sarah McAlister express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance during their mother’s illness and after her passing. They gratefully acknowledge deeds of love, comfort, sympathy, and flowers from neighbors, friends, and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard and
Sarah McAlister
William Vander Kraan of Prairie City dies at 93
William Vander Kraan born January 28 1869 on a farm east of Pella Mahaska County dies July 21 1962 at Stewart Nursing Home Altoona aged 83 years 6 months 29 days He married Henrietta Roards February 12 1886 who died September 16 1927 They had six children Adrian Bertha Jeanette Janice Lille and Ivan He is survived by one brother J J Vander Kraan six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews The obituary notes three grandchildren Earl Vander Kraan Mildred Ann and Robert Wil
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vander Kraan
Prairie City
Adrian Vander Kraan
Jannette Meyer Andeweg
Pella
Mahaska County
Stewart
Altoona
Laws
Riage
Henrietta Roards
Adrian
Bertha
Luke Vander Linden
Jeanette
Wm. J. Thompson
Janice Lille
Ivan
J. J. Vander Kraan
Earl Vander Kraan
Mildred ‘Ann
Robert Wil
Family Farmer Andeweg Family Ties Documented
Thompson and four half brothers John Jacob Leendert and Bastian Andeweg and one half sister Mrs Jane Vander Linden are named. He began farming southeast of Pella in Mahaska County and later moved with his family to a farm southeast of Prairie City in 1906 where he remained until entering a nursing home on April 27 1952.
Newton businessman D. Wormhoudt dies after heart attack
D Dominicus Wormhoudt Newton clothing dealer and hotel resident died at the Maytag Hotel in Newton Sunday after a heart attack. Age about 72. Born in Pella he ran a family business with brothers in multiple towns and owned Newton store since 1900. Survived by wife and brothers and other relatives. Funeral Wednesday at Morgen Funeral Home Newton with graveside at Rosewood Cemetery Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. (Dominicus) Wormhoudt
Newton
Maytag
Mr. Wormhoudt
Pella
Fella
Eddyville
Kahoki
Missouri
Arizona
California
Rewwn
Joan
Ovuewa
Steve
Pelle
Birth and death notice for John De Reus in Iowa
John De Reus son of Peter De Reus and Mary Dieleman De Reus was born in Pella Iowa on May 31 1874 and died July 22 1952 at Collins Memorial Hospital Knoxville He was 7% years 1 month 22 days old He lived in Knoxville for two years previously in Pella where he worked for 45 years at Buerkens Manufacturing He is survived by sister Mrs Fanny Porter Knoxville and brothers Bert Omaha Neb and Cuxey Chapin Iowa Several nieces and nephews preceded him in death Interment at Oakwood Cemetery Funeral details noted by Van Dyk Funeral Home and Rev E H Tans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John de Reus
Peter de Reus
Mary Dieleman de Reus
Pella
Lows
Collins Memorial Hospital
Knoxville
de Reux
Buerkensnufacturing Company
Fanny Porter
Bert
Omaha
Nebi
Cuxey
Chapin
Iowa
van Dyk
E. H. Tans
Oakwood Cemetery
Thanking John De Reus for support after death
The family expresses gratitude to their late brother and uncle John De Reus for aid and comfort, acknowledging expressions of sympathy condolences and flowers sent as tokens of regard during their loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John de Reus
Softball Tournament Moves to Prairie City Schedule Delayed
State softball tournament will be at Prairie City with no games at home next week. The Chronicle will publish the schedule soon. Merchants entered the tournament, and with many teams participating, booking games will be impossible until the event concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City
Wateh
Chronicle
University Chorus and Brass Ensemble Concert Tonight
The Iowa State University summer session chorus and brass ensemble perform July 31 at 8 p m in the Iowa Memorial Union main lounge. Sacred and modern works from Palestrina to Milhaud feature choral pieces and a brass suite titled Brass Suite with movement titles including Concern for the Tympani. Conducted by Herald J Burk with graduate students Marvin Tursenir and Willian Rice assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
State University of Iowa
Iowa Memorial Union
Palestrina
Nicdt Huss
Bach
Haydn
Brahms
Tschesnakos
Paladillo
Alec Rowley
Randall Thompson
Darius Miluaud
Pella Man
William Boehle
Chadron
Nebr
Bras Ensemble
Brass Buite
Jaromir Weinberger
Expemble
Herald J. Burk
Marvin Tursenir
Pelle
Willian Rice
Beldwiv
Leu
Williame Gower
Muse
Tur Coucer
University of Lews Muse
Wrisa
Vyen Witeout
Church Notes Bollin V Wildin at Sunday service
Church notes list Bollin V Wildin as minister with 9 30 Sunday church school and 7 30 evening service The sermon will be delivered by the Rev Bolin V Wildin Special music will be presented
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bollin V. Wildin
UN Wil
Bolin V. Wildin
Sunday Services and Radio Schedule at Third Church
Rev Russell J Bedeker will lead morning services with Sunday School on Samuel, Judge and Prophet. Beulah Boorda speaks at CE. Evening service led by Rev Raymond Beckering. Temple Time radio broadcast at 2 PM on EXEL 1540 and KBOE 740 with a featured subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell J. Bedeker
Jesson
Church In America
Exel
Waterloo
Iowa
KBOE
Opkaloosa
Sunday church services with Rev Baker guest preacher
Anthony Haverkamp lists a schedule including 9:30 am Sunday School on Samuel, Judge and Prophet, 10:45 am Morning Worship with Rev Thomas Baker as guest preacher, 7:30 pm Evening Praise, 8:00 pm Intermediate Christian Endeavor, and 6:30 pm Senior Christian Endeavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Haverkamp
Samuel
Thomas Baker
Baker
Christian Endeavor
Church Schedule for Bible Study and Choir Rehearsal
Church of the Open Bibi announces a Monday schedule with a Bible study at 9:45 and a choir rehearsal at 7:66, led by Pastor John Green. The text lists times and activities for the church group, inviting participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF the
Mondsyigi
Rebes Real
Pan Nedocedey
Second Reformed Church Broadcast Services Offerings
The church announces minister Tenis and a program of services on KEBS and Bundey Echoo, including Bread ad Conduct and Our Father's World No 2 Toe Vine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaward WH. Tenis
Broadcan
St Mary Catholic Church Time Signal Noted Sunday
A fragment mentions St Mary Catholic Church and a Sunday time signal at 2 06 veloc, suggesting a schedule note or clock setting associated with parish services. The readable details are limited to place name and a precise time reference.
Public School Calendar for the 1952 53 year
The calendar lists teacher conferences August 29 30 and a September 1 opening. It notes Labor Day as a holiday, 1st six weeks end dates, Veterans and Armistice observances, Thanksgiving and Christmas vacations, midwinter and spring breaks, Tulip Time partial days, and the final day May 28. It warns the year may extend to meet 180 teaching days if interrupted by snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.m
Midgets Baseball Fund Boosted and August Game Planned
A local program has secured volunteers and funds for management public relations transportation and scheduling. New uniforms are bought and a fund provides balls bats and essentials. Containers at Paardekooper's and Van der Ploeg's Bakery accept donations as youths were honored at Swimming Pool Park on July 29. On August 5 the Ells Midgets play New Sharon in a 12 and under game at 5:30 p.m. with a dusk under lights at 8:00 p.m. No admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paardekooper’s
van der Ploeg
Ells
New Sharon
Two Men Burned in Dragline Accident on Mahaska County Road
At 9 30 am Monday two men sustained second degree burns to both arms and facial singeing when a dragline operated by Angus Coal on a Mahaska County road exploded. They were treated by Dr Myron Bos of Pella and released to go home. the dragline was badly burned and cannot operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska
Jack Mich
Oskaloosa
Myron Bos
Pella
Bos
Angus Coal Company
Central Drama Den't Recognized in Fraternity Review
In 1951 Playbill issue Alpha Psi Omega honors Central College for nine photographs of 1950 51 dramatic productions directed by Maurice Birdsall. Images include The Night of January 16th The Heiress and garewey scenes. Alpha Psi Omega on campus shares credit with Birdsall for production efforts and recognizes student participants. Upper Town from Iowa also featured with Jane Eyre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Maurice Birdsall
Alpha Psi Omega
Gare Wey
Birdsall
Iowa
Upper Town
Local Social News and Notables Headline
Community updates feature visits, gatherings, and health notes from Detroit to Des Moines. Mentions include Lottie Dorham returning from California, Jim Pace recovering from illness, Riverview Park outings, and Sunday visits in Oskaloosa and Pella. A former employee group visits Rommbaugh while Rumba serves as radiological defense NCO at Mec Air Bores Base and re-enlists for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
Lottie Dorham
California
Detroi
Dave
Messemaker
Sonder
Anns Wright
Jim Pace
Frankie Meyers
Darlene van Zomeren
Riverview Park
Des Moines
Julia, van Arkel
Johanna Visser
Wilma Vande
Oskaloosa
Mrs
Ralph
Pella
Rombaugh
Rumba
Mec Air Bores
Wein
N.C.O
Air Force
Hiemstra Family Reunion Set For August In Pella
The Hiemstra family reunion will be held at West Market Park in Pella on Thursday in August. Attendees are expected from local branches and relatives, with plans for community gathering and shared memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiemstra
West MM
Will Irket
Pella
Retired Grinnell auctioneer ends 41 year career
Retired at Grinnell Clint Jones ends a 41 year career as an auctioneer. For 21 of those years he has worked in the livestock ring, handling about 1000 sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Clint Jones
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Bill Brout
Pope and Duncan
Hoksbergen and McGinn
Beasnor, Whittlesey and
Hendricks
RHE Pella
Duncan
Ver Steeg
Terpstra
Charles Westra
Korea
Veterans Hospital
Arnold de Bruin
Dick Leydene
Denver
Colo
Mire
John Wynberg
Chicago
Hubert
Henry
Herman Lankelms
Field and
Ohio
Gary Vogelaar
Engel van Steenis
Leonard J. Simons
Near Run
van Steenis
Dick Laydens
Shirley
Mia
Stanley
Deloris Kuizen
Arlene Tuinstra
Herbert Blom
Colorado
John Robertus
Robert Papert
Marion McDaniel
Bobby St Newton
McDaniel
Darlene Robertus
Henry Edmand
Ames
Ad Bendy
Edmand
Fred Lankelma
Joe Hulbert
Mise Orpha Ball
Lorimer
Hulbert
Henry J. Wielard
Columbus Street
Ella Hayden
John van Vark
Mise
Frances van Maanen
Ast Lows State College
Iowa State
Frances
Var Maanen
el Ber Var Maanen
Lawrence J. Green
Green
Bolland
Michigan
Hope College
Gregory
Jeffers
Dick Caddock
Meyer
Gilbert van Polen
Wilda van Polen
Marthe Harrie
A. P. van Houweling
Martis Clark
Mercer, Oskaloosa
Robert Bevertur
Urleans, NL
John Rebertus
Donald
Robert Rebertus
Wayne Shutts
Sully
Orden
D. Wormhoudt
Third Reformed Church
John Green
Second Reformed Church
ST. Mary Catholic Church
Mase
Town & Country Shop
Central Drama
Den’t
Survey
Pella Christian Youth Organization
the Chronicle
Peoria
Fleming Estate
Pr Ice
March St, Te
Chanley Fleming
J. T. van Zante
Elbert van Maanen
Miemstra
Ode Die Secon Saan
Ms & Cares Rem
Tis Cate
Clek Rene
Sewmonae
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