Locals notes and visits in Pella area in 1955
Weekend guests included Mrs Jennie Van Zante of Prairie City and Mrs Cora Throckmorton of Der hof for a birthday at the Rudy Beeren home. Many relatives and friends visited church families, with travel from Germany to Turkey noted, and a car accident near Pella injured three local women.
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Rudy Beeren
Jennie van Zante
Prairie City
Cora’ Throckmorton
der Hof
Herman Crom
Wisgerhof
Glen van Vork
Cedar Falls
Otley
Frank McMullin
Pittsburg
Hattie van Cleave
Dick Bynhorst
Newton
Mrs Johr C Roose Nee De Jong 44 Dies in Osksioosa
Mrs Johr C Roose nee De Jong died peacefully at Mabaska Hospital Osksioosa at 7 30 am Friday May 27 after a lengthy illness. She was 44 and had been active in church and community affairs, valued for song. Survived by husband John C Roose son John C Roose Jr mother A C De Jong two sisters Margaret Vos and Wilma De Young six brothers. Funeral May 30 at residence and Peoria Christian Reformed Church with Rev Henry Verduin officiating burial Peaks Cemetery. The family thanks hospital staff and friends for support and flowers.
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Seemeec Turek
Gener
Seteee
Marrage
Jerzy Beese
Peoria
Qeez
Jerzy Lee
John C
Christ
Mabaska Hospital
Osksioosa
Je! Lee
Anne C. de Jung
Mary
John M. Neels
Martin
Jacob A. de Jong
John C. Boose
John C. Boose, Jr
Herman A. de Jong
God
Peoria Christian Reformed Church
Students Aid Costa Rican Peer With Train Fare
Central High students raised 44 for Mario Quesada from Coma Kies to fund a New Orleans train trip. He enrolled as a freshman in the Spanish department and joined school activities before leaving for his homeland. He thanked Central for kindness and recalled playing in My Three Angels and Detective Story.
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Sehool
Central
New Orleans
Mario Quesada
Coma Kies
Quesada
Central A
Mario
Spor
Aloe
Atlenta
Henewth Tre College Adent
Ecole Lee
Three Angels
Pella
Ntral
William C Van Houweling 85 Dies in Oskaloosa
William C Van Houweling aged 85 died Monday May 30 at 10 00 p m in Martin Nursing Home Oskaloosa where he had resided He is survived by two sisters Mrs Lizzie Koorda Leighton and Mrs Carrie Huyser Pelle a brother John Pella and several nieces and nephews He was born on a farm near Pella son of the late Everie V der Hast and Cornelius Van Houweling His wife Gertie Van Zee Van Houweling preceded him in death Four brothers Arie Gerrit C Diks and Arie also preceded him Funeral services set for Thursday at 3 00 p m at Newton Funeral Home with Rev Max Johnson officiating Burial in Forest Cemetery.
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Martin
Oskaloosa
Lizzie Koorda
Leighton
Carrie Huyser
Pelle
John
Pella
Gertie van Zee van Houweling
Arie
Gerrit C. Dicks
Arie van Houweling
Newton Funeral
Max Johnson
Assembly of God Church
Forest Cemetery
Obituary Notice for Mrs. G Ivan Swensson
Mrs. G Ivan Swensson of Clagy Ilinvix died May 24 1955 after illness. She was formerly Carolyn Clarke daughter of Mr and Mrs M A Clarke Jr born in Pella April 12 1695 and graduated from Pelle grade.
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G. Ivan Swensson
Clagy
Ilinvix
Swensson
Carolyn Clarke
M. A. Clarke, Jr
Pella
Pelle
Dr Brown challenges graduates on integrity and compassion
A long campus speech by Dr Brown urged graduates to pursue integrity as inner responsibility and to deepen compassion beyond sophistication. He linked integrity to trustworthy action, cited examples from literature, and called for a larger experience embracing global human need.
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Dr. Brown
Brown
James Michener
Toko-Ri
Socrates
Fied
Christopher Fry
Dr.Brown
Lions Sponsoring Soils in Jasper County
Lions clubs in Jasper County sponsor a soil conservation awards program led by Joe Cross. Charles Baskerville coordinates with Lynnville Sullivan Prairie City Baxter Colfax and Newton clubs to recognize farm owners landlords and tenants making notable soil and water conservation progress since 1952. Entries are due by July 1 with judging by August 45 at Newton Iowa, statewide by the State Association of Soil Conservation Districts and the Des Moines Register and Tribune.
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Lions Clubs
Joe Cross
Jasper County
Charles Baskerville
Newton
Soil Conservation District
Lions Club
Soil Conservation Office
Iowa
State Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Des Moinee Register and Tribune
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Central Graduates Argue On Solid Intellectual Plane
The discussion welcomes exchange of ideas and sometimes exposes ignorance. Dr Brown cautioned against anger and warned that personal conduct affects others. Walter Lippmann’s view is cited as not being a private matter, highlighting public responsibility in discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Brown
Walter Lippman
Mr. Lippman
Great Grandson Robert Rhynsburger Shines At Wyoming Meet
Mr and Mrs C A Bruce of Torrington spent two weeks with their daughter and family attending the class of 1955 commencement. Their grandson Robert Rhynsburger won the high jump with a 6 ft 2 in record and was named All State in Wyoming basketball. The state tourney was at the Wyoming University Fieldhouse in Laramie. Terri team placed third in Class AA. Robert will attend Nebraska University next fall. he is grandson of the late Henry Rhynsburger and Mrs Rhynsburger of this community.
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J. L. Rhynsburger
Robert Rhynsburger
Wyoming
Wyoming University
Laramie
Kert
Nebraska University
Robert
Henry Rhynsburger
Rhynsburger
Jack Rhynsburger
Pella
Merchants Edge Reese D X 2 1 In Memorial Day Tilt
Pella Merchants beat Reese D X 2 1 as Arnold Seconanite hit a solo homer with two out in the seventh. George, in his first Merchants year, farms with Herman Swank near R R and previously played in Denver. Kentfield of Reese gave up one run on eight hits. Next game Friday at Pool Park against the G Mac team from Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deren
Pella Merchants
George
The
Merchants
R.R
Herman Swank
Denver
Kentfield
Reese D-X
Oskaloosa
Drone
G. Mac
Danforth Foundation Promotes Higher Education Maturity
Through the Danforth Foundation the article highlights uniting higher education with intellectual maturity, emphasizing timely responsibilities and the role of educational leadership. The piece underscores how foundations support development, ethical practice, and civic duty in academic settings.
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Danforth Foundation
Ity
Iistim
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