Local residents noted in Pella area happenings
Sunday visitors included James Van Baren and Mrs Boot. Postcards from Till Van Wely in Holland depicted Zeeland costume and hyacinth fields. Local entries record dismissals from Mahaska and hospital surgeries. Multiple family movements and college events tied to Central College and Calvin College are listed, with residents visiting, working, or traveling between Pella, Des Moines, Dalton Michigan, and Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James van Baren
Boot
Till van Wely
Holland
Drieberge
Zeeland
Bill
Myst
Peter
Mahaska Saturda Aberdene
Rouwenhorst
Helen Des
Oskaloosa
Pella
Rod. Fox
David
ALA
Betty Liege
Tral College
Ralph den Bester
Th’ Otley
Delton
Chicago
Chicago Road
Dalton
Lawrence den Besten
Calvin Seminary
Rand Rapids
John Geurts Jr
Schipper Bros. Garay
Neighbors Help Henry Roozeboom Rebuild Corn Planting
Good neighbors from Bussey rallied to plant corn for Henry G Roozeboom who was ill and hospitalized. Sixteen tractors discs and planters assisted, with many neighbors named. Ladies served dishes and dinner, listing several local women helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Roozeboom
Bussey
John Gotto
Paul Haener
Henry Vande Kieft
Harry Gravitt
Guy Masterson
Edward Groendyk
Dick Groenendyk
Marion Roozeboom
Henry Roozeboom
Nelson ‘Rooueboom
Bill Wanders
Nick Vink
Dick Groenends
Delos van den Berg
Dorothy Groenendyk
Bernice Roznd Josephine Rouzeboom
Commencement Play Pioneers For College Actors Again
Central College students staged a groundbreaking commencement play that blended a courtly comedy with a wartime drama and polished acting. Joan Vanlerswal portrayed a scientist while Shirley Kooi tea delivered a standout defense attorney turn. Harold Van Port earned praise for a career-best supporting performance as the show examined war’s impact on family and future with emotional depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Anders
Dean van Derwal
Dim
Ate International
Ind
Joan Vanlerswal
Ehaudaings
Ieee Falls
Elineemen
Manvin Athen
Serne Shen
Shirley “Kooi Tea
Harold van Port
Baccalaureate Sermon Reflections On Hope And Duty
A reflective sermon discusses moral burden and social peril, urging readers to seek guidance in faith. The speaker contrasts moral decay with the call to follow Christ for rest and a hopeful path to a brighter city. References to quotes and biblical passages animate the message.
Radio Play Review Highlights Cast Performances
Intelligent radio commentator praises supporting cast with strong portrayals. Bob Omick shines as a German diplomat and Dave Prins debuts as a cocky American pilot. Ambulance drivers Vince Brescia and Lars Blomstrom contrast extrovert and pacifist instincts. Others including Carl Hiemstra Willard Prather Ed Ver Hoef and Jan Van Alstyne contribute solidly in smaller roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Omick
Dave Prins
Vince Brescia
Lars Blomstrom
Vnce
Lars
Carl Hiemstra
Dr Cook
Willard Prather
Ed Ver Hoef
Jan van Alstyne
Elenore Bruins
Milan Howd
Dale Brasser
Soldiers Addresses at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri
Soldiers addresses listed include route 1 Pippel US 55160692 Btry D Gist AAA CCR Sith Armored Division at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Also Wilbur Vander Kraan 55094921 assignment B 23st AJP A Bn Sth Armored Division Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Vander Beek
H Armd
Div
Fort Leonard Wood
Pippel US
Gist Aaa
CCR
Sith
Armd
Wilbur Vander Kraan
Missouri
Forefathers’ foresight lauded as Central College links honored
A speaker at a Pella event praised the foresight of Holland leaders in founding a college and highlighted Central College heritage. He recalled Dr. Hoffman, Mr. Gaass, George Gauss, and families who shaped the school’s traditions from 1886 to 1933, stressing lasting values and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
and Ge Gaus
George Ge
Theatre
Leone Hing
Hes
Leonor Sehalte
Central College
Gwe Gaass
P. CG. Gaass
George Gauss
Central College dedicates Gaass Hall with praise and gratitude
President Guder Lugt honors builders Brook and Borg Garmer and Stiles Blake Plumbing and Construction and Stroh Company for a sturdy structure. He thanks Reformed Church members and families such as the Gaass and Scholte line for land and service. Dean Vander Lugt’s Litany of Dedication closes a long dream, with Cappella Choir singing Built on a Rack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guder Lugt
Auss Hall
Brook and Borg
Garmer and Stiles
Blake Plumbing and Construction
Stroh Company
Reformed Church
M. J. Hoffman
J. J. Lubbers
H. W. Pietenpol
Siv
Central College
Vander Lugt
Pella
Gaass
Central College A College
Chrispeen
W C T U Picnic To Hear Miss Smith Speaker
The Pella Chapter of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union will hold its annual family picnic at West Market Park Monday evening June 11 at 6 80 pm. A potluck supper precedes a talk by Miss Smith of Indianola on “Our Responsibility for Narcotic Education.” Miss Smith, a biology teacher at Indianola High School, holds degrees from Winona? Penn College and the University of Town with graduate work at Northwestern. She is active with the Youth Temperance Council and will address local residents on liquor issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Wen's Christian Temperance Union
West Market Park
Pam
Mi Mice Smith
Mis
Miss Smith
Indianola
Win
Penn Colleg al
Northwestern University
Evanston
Youth Temperance Council
W.c.tu
Three Presidents On Central Campus For Commencement
Three former Central presidents visited the campus for weekend commencements. Dr Hoffa spoke at the Hall dedication on Saturday, Dr van der Lugt delivered the home sermon on Sunday, and Lubbers led the class address on Monday. The article notes hopes to bring back Bailey and Wesselink in 1953 for centennial events. Bailey taught at Berkeley Divinity School in Berkeley, California, and is hailed as the grand old man of the seminary, while Wesselink, president 1934, is retired in Holland, Michigan with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Milton J. Hoffman
New Brunswick Seminary
I. J. Lubbers
Hope College
Holland
Michigan
Gerrit T. Vander Lugt
Central
J. W. Bailey
John Wesselink
Bailey
Cenual
Berkeley Baptist Divinity School
Berkeley
Cal
Ther
Th Seminary
Wesselink
Holland, Mich
Speech Correction Clinic Welcomes More Children at Central College
Central College announces available spots for a summer speech correction clinic for children with speech and hearing difficulties. Parents should contact the Dean or Registrar at Central by phone 49. First session is June 11 in Central Hall, with ongoing clinics every Monday and Thursday mornings. Harry J. Wird of the Iowa Department of Special Education will supervise and guide the children, and also teach a course for college students. Afternoon observation will involve some children for college classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Central
Central Hall
Harry J. Wird
Iowa Department of Special Education
Hird
Graduation Exercises Conclude With Honors and Sermon
President Vander Lay presided as 21 two year teacher trainees received diplomas alongside 78 Bachelor of Arts and 9 Bachelor of Science degrees. Honorary degrees were awarded to Reverends Gerrit Menning Henry Pannhuk and Howard D Springsteen in a solemn convocation marked by remarks on diligence faith and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbers
Vander Lay
Gerrit Menning
Henry Pannhuk
Howard D. Springsteen
Obituary of John Kaldenberg From Pella Community
John Kaldenberg born near Pella Iowa October 26 1888 died June 2 1951 at home aged 62 years 7 months 7 days Survived by wife Jeanette Hasselman and two children Viola Heerema and Willard plus eight brothers and one sister Funeral June 4 1931 at First Reformed Church with Rev A Haverkamp. interment Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kaldenberg
Henry Kaldenberg
Emma Hoat
Pella
Iowa
Jeanette Hasselman
Viola
Robert Heerema
Willard
Marinus
Denver
Colorado
Doris
T.il
Len
C. C
Cedar Rapids
Hubert
Sully
Arthur
Des Moines
Robert
Tim Hoegenakker
George
Matthew Kaldenberg
Etta
First Reformed Church
Kaldenberg
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemete
Card of Thanks for John Kaldenberg
The Family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for kindness during Johns last illness and after death expressing gratitude for sympathy condolences and flowers rendered as tokens of respect and regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kaldenberg
Mrs Anna Verrips Van Omnemnchter Dies in Pella Iowa
Mrs Anna Verrips Van Ommennchter of Barend id Dirkje Fransen was born April 28 1879 in Heerde Gelderland and died May 1951 at her children's home in Pella Iowa at age 1 month and 3 rips. Survived by 9 children six grandchildren and five sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Omnchter
Barend
Dirkje Fransen
Heerde
Gelderland Netherland
Arnold de Bruin
Pella
Iowa
di Ommena
Samuel Verrips
Otober
Marie
John van Arkel
Dorothy
Dick Leydens
Gertrude
Ray Vander
Lind
Wilma
Gerrit
Oskaloosa
N. S. Boyaard
Des Moines
H.R. Dieleman
Ben Vogelaar
D. der Waal
J. Vant Ull
Nice
Bucket Brigade to Running Water on the Farm
Farm Electrification Bureau writer Ira Miller details Ohio farm gains from pressure electric water systems. Benefits include 175 man-hours saved monthly, 2 percent rise in milk from 11 cows, 49 miles of water hauling eliminated yearly, 144 hours shaved from laundry, and home improvements with water softening amid hard well water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Beloved community matron laid to rest at First Reformed
Funeral services were held for a longtime community resident who came to America at age five and lived here all her life. A faithful member of First Reformed Church, she was a devoted mother and grandmother. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery after services at Vai Dyk Funeral Home and the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Jesus Christ
First Reformed Church
Vai Dyk
Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemetery
Thanks to neighbors and friends for mother’s passing
We express gratitude to neighbors friends wives and all who showed kindness after the death of our mother Mrs Sam Verrips. We appreciate the assistance extended and the floral tokens of respect and regard from those who sent them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Verrips
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Bonnie
Letha Vande Voort
Grand Rapids
Beth
den Besten
Still Hospital
Louie A. van Rockel
Lee
Berryvill
Arkansas
Lee Wick Rapids
Knoxville
Ray Brom
Chrysler
Rosemary de Bruyn
Nash Station Gon
C. R. Tucker
Ford
Carrie van Gorp
Dodg Door
Coon
J. J. Hollebrands
Ontario
New York
James Ver Ploeg
Hollebrands
Ver Ploeg
Lesuyést
Old Friends
Joe C. Vander Beek
Gaass Hall
Church of Our Ording
Hoffman
An Raale
Am Ranke
Ganss
Dst
Ani
Foullinge i
Ragged Oteen
Devine
Anna Verrips
Ira Miller
Farm Electrification Bureau
Jesus
Heaven
van den Berg
Electric & Paint Co
Frigidaire
Pnre
Ay and
Kuyper
Jean
Hop
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