Rally Day in Marion County 4-H Girls Meet
Marion County 4-H girls hold their annual Rally Day at the Women's Club in Knoxville Friday at 1 15 pm. Nora Workman judges the Better Groomed Girl Contest and a county champion advances to the state contest. Miss Workman also appears in the revue The 4 H Way to Victory and Peace. Officer elections are planned with installation postponed to the new club year. An honorary member will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Knoxville
Catharine H. Fruth
County Extension Home
Lester Rankin
Precor
Nora Workman
Otley School Picnic Ends Successful Year at Pella trip
Otley school marked the year with a May 2 picnic at West Market, Pella. Forty-two pupils and teachers Doris Lee and Reva Klein joined activities including a noon picnic in the park and games. Eleven primary pupils were enrolled. two upper graders Ruth Kaldenburg and Louisa Longdin had perfect attendance. Raymond Van Hemert held a spelling record. defense stamp sales supported reading and projects by the For Iowa Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oley
West Market
Pella
Doris Lee
Reva Klein
Otley
Otley ‘Chool
Ruth Kaldenburg
Louisa Longedin
Raymond van Hemert
Rone
Iowa Club
Howard Buwalda
Ric Jerry
Loren Witzenbur
Beverly Aalbers
Verna van Hemert
Arlene Goemaat
Andre Hopkins
Glenice den Besten
Ard Hopkins
Jow
Mrs. Chase
Gerald Angove
Carl Hopkin
Neva Hopkins
Carol Ann
Judy Klei
Ruth Kalden
Barbara Land
Delores Waardhuizen
Shirley Aalbers
John Lomedin
Wayne Klein
Rayprond van Hemert
Rob Klein
Norma Bricker
Mary van Vliet
Norma Angove
Berniece Ruby
Geraldine Klein
Klein
4-H Club Meeting and Community Activities in EySink Area
Lake Prairie Township Club met at Roland Eysink's home with seven members led by the club leader and assistant. Plans discussed for a tour and feeding animals. Dwight Mathes read on Tailor Made Livestock. Luncheon hosted by Mrs. Eysink. Activities also covered Baptist Ladies Aid and Philathea class events, a May 23 closing day picnic at West Market Park with a school tour of local businesses, a miscellaneous shower for Miss Alice Buwalda, and a WCTU meeting at Mrs. J A Hagens home with details of postponement due to V-E Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.P.T
Eysink
Lake Prairie
Roland Eysink
Dwight Mathes
West Market Park
Ool
Rolsereen
Light and Power Plant
Pella Creamery Liter
Chroni
van Gorp
Hatch
Willis de Goey
Glenn Borgman
Harry Pippel
Bilie Pleima
Nancy Kuiper
Carl de Goey
Arthur Glenn Kuiper
Dale Bogaards
Robert Borgman
Simon Steenhock Jr
Frances van Ee
Maxine Louwsma
Ruth Pippel
Violet van Rheenen
Alice van Ee
Eugene Gosselink
Larry Kuier
Leona Louwsma
Arthur Oose
Martyn van Ee
Avie Vande Voort Jr
Marvin van
Alice Buwalda
A. J. Buwalda
John Buwalda
Ruth
A. A. Roorda
W. A. Roorda
Clara
Erma
Carl
J. F.hiemstra
Gerald de Penning
Jaren Lee
Paul W. Roorda
James
Herbert
Bill Eilander
Ronald
Linda Kay
A. Buwalde
Rander Ploog
A.A. Rooda
W.C.T.U
Hagens
J. A. Hagens
Broadway
Soldiers furlough ends as Van Heukelem reports to Fort George
In Eddyville and Pella area society pages, Pvt Norman G Van Heukelem returns from a thirteen day delay and reports to Fort George Merylind. Community events include a Young People's Society party at Eddyville Reformed Church and a hosted family gathering with relatives and visitors from nearby towns. The Victory Strivers 4-H Club met at the Legion Hall in Pella with new members and planning for Rally Day, plus demonstrations on posture and sewing topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman G. van Heukelem
Fort George Merylind
Young People's Society of the
Eddyville Reformed Churchiow
Betty Jean
Esther Overbergen
Lucille van Zante
E. C. Kruseman
Leighton
Joe Nunnikhoven
Gerrit R. van Heukelem
Martha Vos
New Mex
He Breuklander
T. Man Rachel
Aaron Vander Viekkert
Mr van
Heimer van Zee
Andrew Pot Gladys
Melvin
Pr Larthan
Faye Pothoven
Hover
M Lloyd van Rees
Arlene
G. J. Sneller
Ken=neth
John Vos
Raymond van Heukelom
Eusete
Byron Center
Michi
Walter van Zemeren
Everett Vander Haar
Jim Rus
Norman
Victory Strivers 4-H
Legion Hall
Pella
Family Reunion and Picnic in Byron Center
An extended family gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Meukelam for a midweek reunion and picnic. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. Ver Meer and many relatives, all arriving with baskets of food for a large, well set meal on the lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hfe
Oristine
Albert
van Houkelom
A.T. Ver Meer
Connie de Goey
A. Bognards
Billy Bosenard
Henry Naaktgeboren
Jake Sneller
Rachel Bogaard
G. J. van Roekel
Birthday and Bridal Shower Highlights in Local Notices
Friends honor Mrs. D C Van Zante on Monday afternoon birthday surprise as Dirk Van Zante shares the date this week. Alice Buwalda receives a pre wedding shower May 31 hosted by Hiemstra families with many guests from Pella Sully Knoxville and Otley. trays and gifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. van Zante
Dirk
Alice Buwalda
J. F. Hiemstra
Peter Weterkamp
Taintor
J. C. Hiemstra
Pella
John E. Ter Louw
Otley
Neal Ver Dught
Prairie City
Wm. de Prenger
Leighton
Peter van Gorp
Patsy
Marilyn
Sully
Emma Hiemstra
Nick Geurts
Carolyn
Knoxville
A. A. van Rockel
Louis van Rockel
W. Roorda
E. Roorda
Paul Roorda
G. de Penning
Connie van Rockel
Ray van Rockel
Phyllis
Mathilda van Rockel
J. J. Buwalda
Ruth
Sam Poortinga
L. Vos
Lee Vriezelar
Martin Hiemstra
Ray de Witt
Duck Nests Abundant in Northern Iowa
Field reports from northern Iowa note the largest nesting-duck numbers in years due to the rising national duck population and favorable water conditions in many sloughs. Blue-winged teal lead in numbers, with mallards and other species such as redhead ruddy pintail shoveler black duck and wood duck also found nesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Conservation Commission
Obituary for Anna Kelderman of Sedalia and Pella
Mrs Anna Kelderman 47 27 died May 31 in Rothwell Hospital Sedalia Missouri She was the daughter of William I Vander Horst of Pella Iowa and married Peter W Kelderman Their five children include Mrs Clarence Vogelaar and Mrs Gerald Vriezelaar William and Marvin Kelderman and Kerry Dee Kelderman Also surviving are her parents one sister Tunis Hoksbergen and brothers William Horst and Walt Vander Horst Funeral services were at Open Bible Church Sedalia and Open Bible Church Pella Interment Akwood Cemetery Card of Thanks from Peter Kelderman and Children and Mrs I Vande Horst family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Kelderman
Rothwell Hospital
Sedalia
Kelderman
William I. Vander Horst
Pella
Iowa
Peter W. Kelderman
Clarence Vogelaar
Gerald Vriezelaar
Des Moines
William
Open Bible Church
Lomo Am
Albert Crowley
Wm. Christopulos
Akwood Cemetery
Retirement dairy local dies in Des Moines hospital
H L Lubbers a long time dairy retiree died May 20 145 at age 76 at Lutheran Hospital Des Moines Town. Born Nov 20 1868 in Groningen Netherlands he came to America forty years ago. Survived by three sisters Catherine a nurse at Veterans Hospital Knoxville Michigan Mrs Klassina Holland Michigan of Pella and others. seven grandchildren. one brother Lubbers of Hastings Minnesota. Funeral June 1 at 2 pm Van Dyk Funeral Home Rev S Vroon officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Lubbers
Lutheran Spital
Des Moines
Groningen
Netherlands
America
Pella
Lubbers
Hasty
Minn
van Dyk
Obituary of Mrs Jennie Van Vliet of Pella and Otley
Mrs Jennie Van Vliet aged 84 years 7 months 1 day died May 31 at Ludington Nursing Home after a long illness. She lived most of her life in Pella except ten years at Ouuy Town and was a member of Second Reformed Church for almost 54 years. Survived by sons James M Otley and B E Van Vliet Springfield Mass daughter Mrs H L Reynaud Pella and brother J J Donai Des Moines. services held at Second Reformed Church June 2 conducted by Rev R J Vanden Berg. interment Graceland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie van Vliet
Ludington
van Vliet
Pella
Ouey
Second Reformed Church
James M
Otley
B. E. van Vliet
Springfield
Mass
H. L. Reynaud
J.J. Donai
Des Moines
Pam
R. J. Vanden Berg
Graceland Cemetery
Bereavement Thank You Note From Van Vliet Family
The Van Vliet family expresses sincere thanks to all who assisted during their recent bereavement and to those who sent floral tokens and expressions of sympathy.
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van Vliet
Isaac Van Nimwegen Dies at Mercy Hospital OsKaloosa
Isaac Van Nimwegen died at Mercy Hospital OsKaloosa Tuesday evening at 1:00. He was seventy. Funeral services are set for 2:00 PM Thursday at Van Dyk Funeral Home. A fuller life story will appear in The Chronicle on June 14.
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Isaac van Nimwegen
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
van Dyk
Mrs Jennie Hoksbergen obituary notice from Iowa
Jennie Van Niewaal born April 26 1871 in Pella Iowa died May 29 1946 at 74.1.8 She spent her last year at Ludington Nursing Home Oskaloosa Married 1927 to Albert Hoksbergen who died 1940 Survived by brother Y T Van Niewaal and 11 step children Many relatives and friends Member of Second Christian Reformed Church Services held May 31 1945 at Van Dyk Funeral Home
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Jennie van Niewaal
Tunis van Niewaal
Maatje Neels
Pella
Iowa
Ludington
Oskaloosa
Albert Hoksbergen
Nellie
Peter van Niewaal
Y. T. van Niewaal
Istian Reformed Church
van’ Dyk
Clergy Rev Theo Verhulst Leads Service at Church
At two oclock in the afternoon services were conducted at the Second Christian Reformed Church with Rev Theo Verhulst in charge. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Christian Reformed Church
Theo. Verhulst
Oakwood
Ceme
Thanking Neighbors for Kindness After Mrs Hoksbergen Death
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends who cared for Mrs Jennie Hoksbergen during illness and to all who offered sympathy and condolence by words or deeds after her death.
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Jennie Hoksbergen
Merle Wessels Drowns Near Cedar River Creek
Merle Wessels drowned Friday after stepping into a ten foot hole while fishing southeast of Cedar. His body was recovered about an hour later by Sigour from Cent City. He is survived by his wife Tolland and son Michael Luke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlet
Sigour
Wessels
Wessels Family Sympathy Notes From Belmond Visit
Funeral attendees included H. K. Pals and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Van der Zyl. Deepest sympathy extends to the Wessels family of Belmond Town and to Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCreery of Sigourne following the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Wessels
Belmond
Town
Harry McCreery
Sigourne
Addresses Needed for Service Men in Chronicle
Complete addresses are requested for Everett Klein, Albert Meinders, D Van Wyngarden, Gerald Dieleman, Dick R Jansen, Daniel Dieleman, to ensure proper mail. A military expert predicts the war may end sooner than expected with an unexpected termination approaching soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Everett Klein
Albert Meinders
D. van Wyngarden
Gerald Dieleman
Dick R. Jansen
Daniel Dieleman
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Eldeen Club
Charley LeCocqtain
Warren
Thelma van Hemert
Marilyn de Geus
Christian Soldiers
Clarence Vander Hart
Bible
Raymond
Nellie Vande Hart
Marjorie Ann Enghers
Ellen de Geus
Dolly
Evelyn Enghers
Rosalie Enghers
Wait Ter
Faust
Marjor Engbers
Loretta de Witt
Jeanette Vander Werf
We Clarence Vander Har
Jeanette
Barbara Vander Werf
Wayne Vander Werf
Women's Missionary Society
H.W. Pietenpol
Mason Olcott
C. A. de Bruin
B. H. Langerak
Amelia Rhynsburger
Leona Vanderden
Masonic News Masonic Lodge
Pella Lod
Flesburg
O.F.S
Boat Furniture CO
Bernie Menninga
West 2Nd St
Angove
Ronald Kaldenberg
Wayne Hulleman
Donald Orr
Goemaat
Jerry van W
Francis Vander Hart
Merle den Besten
Leonard
Baptist Ladies Aid
Philathea
He Ladies Aid
R. M. Smith
Marie Lautenbach
Emiline Vos
Moonlight Mission Band
Andrew Ploegh
Victory Strivers
CLUB
Donna Jean Veenstra
Marjorie Bensink
Margaret de Wild
Reuvens Dieleman
Victory Strivers 4-H Club
Albert Weyerse
William Vander Horst
Peter Kelderman
I. Vandeamily
Horst
H. Lubbers
Mr. Lubbers
Merle Wessels
Holland
Pella, Iowa
Cora Sue Collis
Del
David Reed
Alaska
Northland
Yukon
Wm. G. Stursma
Washington Street
Half Moon Street
Nils Asther
Helen Walker
Pacific Fury
Adm
Abbott and Costello
Marion County State Bank
Pella National Bank
FBI
Ann Sheridan
Alexis Smith
Jack Carson
Jane Wyman
Irene Manning
Washington
Cupid
Ges Oghes
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