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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1961

Page

2

Whats My Line Panel Highlights Community Hospital Aux Meeting

The Pella Community Hospital Auxiliary event on June 12 features a Whats My Line panel with mystery guests questioned by four blindfolded ladies to guess occupations. Workshops during coffee hour. Harmeling and Dieleman will attend, nursing services available for 25 cents per child.

Community Hospital Aux Pella Community Hospital Pella’s Hospital Martha Lautenbach Mrs Daily Herb Michaelson Bob van Vork Max Hoeksema Gene Wilkins Harmeling Dieleman American Legion Auxiliary Nursery Service

Compact wall rack from plywood and dowels project plan

A handyman project guides building a compact inverted pyramid clothes rack sized up to 30 inches wide. It uses 1 inch plywood and 4 inch dowels, with drilled holes and 20 by 30 back panels plus a top shelf for detergents. Q&A covers gluing wood to avoid gaps, urging light glue and firm surface contact.

Pella Hospital and Local Residents Health Updates

Mrs Ida De Hoet enters the Pella Rest Home on ton Street after recent hospitalization. Bert Reynolds improving from a stroke. James Vander Waal discharged from Rochester Minnesota Hospital after satisfactory recovery from surgery. John Fee hospitalized in Knoxville from Saturday to Monday. Mrs Carroll Zickel admitted June 4 at 309 Franklin. Mrs Wm Van Tuyl admitted June 4 at 510 Columbus. M P Van Hemert admitted June 4 at 906 Columbus. Jim Jones discharged June 3 from 203 E 2nd St. Everett Kennedy discharged June 3 from Knoxville. Frank Foote a Central College student discharged June 3 from State Center. Mrs Henry Roozeboom admitted June 5 in Pella. John Rietveld admitted June 5 in Pella. Mrs H H De Neuf admitted June 5 in Knoxville. Larry Van Gorp admitted June 6 in Sully. Donna Bacus daughter of Mr and Mrs Beryl Bacus discharged June 5 in Knoxville. Mrs Henry De Zwarte discharged June 5 after ten days hospitalized for observation and treatment.

Ida de Hoet Pella Rest Home Ton Street Bert Reynolds James Vander Waal E.ast St Rochester Minnesota Jim Jones E. 2Nd St Everett Kennedy Knoxville Frank Foote State Center Central College Henry Roozeboom Pella John Rietveld H. H. de Neuf Larry van Gorp Sully Donna Beryl Bacus Henry de Zwarte Franklin Donald Shaw C. C. Buerkens Indianola Sunset Lane Indianapolis Annete (Buerkens) Shaw Ellis Metcalf Fred J. Vernon J. B. Meek Newton Ed Osborne Harold Slay Louilia Breckenridge Bethel Belfountaine Osborne Vernon R. M. Hart Mesa Arizona Case Goodyk Mia Frank de Nicola Henry Boyert Jess Wells Knight Alicia Omaha Nebraska Ed_ Wesselink Frank Champagne Ota de Winter Haddam Conn Nick de Winter Cornelia Wilson Marie la Feber Hans LaFeber C. Bartel Minneapolis Luella. Beving Wellsburg Tona Everett Ward Lois Linda Bobbie Sharon Vancouver B.C Regis Lake Louise Canada American Baptist Convention Portland Oregon California Hattie Liter Viola Wiggens van Meter Iowa Wm. de Jong Rock Rapids Arnold Charles Lautenbach Billings Montana Walker Sadler Fred Lankelma Jerry Robertson Harold Hesselinga Oskaloosa Mina Carpenter Pella Rotary Carroll Johnston Bill Bensche Frank O. Dixon

Schmidt Couple Celebrates 66th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Simon P Schmidt of Battle Creek marked their 66th wedding anniversary. They have 10 children and 23 grandchildren. A 1959 American Bankers Association survey shows banks favor newspapers for advertising over TV, radio, and magazines combined.

Simon P. Schmidt Battle Creek Amecan Bankers Ass'n

Local News Briefs From Pella Chronicle June 8 1961

Page four of the Pella Chronicle features short local notices and updates. items include community announcements, upcoming events, and brief reports on area organizations and residents. The content reflects mid century small town reporting with concise entries and familiar names.

Quick Action May Save Poison Victim

Aiming to reduce child poison deaths, the Iowa Health Department urges immediate dilution with water after swallowing poison and contacting a physician. Do not induce vomiting for corrosives or petroleum products. otherwise, vomiting may remove poison. Keep the child warm, open airways, and perform rescue breathing if needed.

Iowa

Local Births in Des Moines and Pella Areas

Mr and Mrs Dee Webster of Des Moines welcomed Lynn Maureen a 7 lb 4 oz daughter born June 1 at Iowa Methodist Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs yde S. Renaud. Mrs Webster formerly Phyllis Renaud. Mr and Mrs Donald Den Adel of R1 Pella welcomed HarLan Jay an 8 lb 4 oz son born June 4 at Pella Community Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wan Den Adel of Pella and Mr and Mrs Flor De Young of Sully. Mr and Mrs Dean Van Gorp of Pella welcomed a daughter born June 5 at Pella Community Hospital.

Dee Webster 52Nd St. Des Moines Lynn Maureen Iowa Methodist Hospital Yde S. Renaud Webster Phyllis Renaud Donald den Adel Pella Harlan Jay Pella Community Hospital Wan. den Adel Flor de Young Sully Dean van Gorp

Power Saw Accident Wounds Harold Toerber in Massillon

Harold Toerber of near Massillon suffered severe facial cuts when a power saw slipped while cutting a tree limb. He required 50 stitches to close the wounds.

Harold Toerber Massillon

Obituary Anna McIntire 88 Rites Held in Pella

Anna Veenstra McIntire aged 88 died June 4 1961 at Pella Community Hospital born near Otley Iowa Nov 10 1872 daughter of Henry and Hettje Veenstra married William H McIntire Nov 21 1914 lived in St Joseph MO many years returned to Pella about 14 years ago preceded by husband and parents survived by nieces nephews and friends funeral services were held Tuesday June 6 at Garden Chapel Funeral Home with Rev Glen O Peterman First Reformed Church of Pella officiating casket bearers Harold John Veenstra Vernon Frank Wielard Peter Meyer and Joe Tonda interment Oakwood Cemetery

Anna Veenstra McIntire Pella McIntire Otley Iowa Henry and Hettje Veenstra William H. McIntire St. Joseph Missouri Melntire Garden Chapel Glen O. Peterman First Reformed Church of Harold John Veenstra Vernon Frank Wielard Peter Meyer Joe Tonda Oakwood Cemetery

Mrs John H Van Vliet Sr funeral notices

Mrs John H Van Vliet Sr former Jennie Vander Zyl died June 2 after five months care at Pella Community Hospital aged 79. Funeral at Second Reformed Church Pella with burial Oakwood Cemetery. Survived by three children Ruth Lillard Des Moines Renee Hoogenakker Phoenix John H Van Vliet Jr Pella and Betty Goedert. eight grandchildren. two sisters and one brother.

John H. van Vliet Jennie Vander Zyl Second Reformed Church Pella Edward Huibregatse Washington St Oakwood Homer, Logan Herbert Vander Zyl Howard Glendening Ernest Steenhoek Clifford C. Line Simon Vander Zyl John H. van Vliet Sr Stanley Ruth) Lillard Phoenix Ariz Russell Ruth) Hoogenakker Des Moines John H. van Vliet Jr Betty Goedert Iowa Rose Society Pella Community Hospital Paul Vanderzyl Madge Vander Zyl Bess Randall Janet Lillard Fannie Waldeck George van Dyk-Duren Tlome

Local notes on visits and travels around Newton area

A stream of social visits and family news from Newton and nearby towns. Mentions include Donald Shaw paying a cousin, travels between Indianola and Indianapolis, and Annete Shaw’s passing at 95. Also covers coffee gatherings, cemetery decorating, Central College commencement events, and various local visitors and receptions.

Peppy Pals 4-H Club Meeting Report

The M and M Peppy Pals met at Joyce Van der Hart's home on May 22 with six members, two leaders, and one guest. After roll call the group sang 4-H songs. Demonstrations covered Cleaning House Articles by Joyce Vander Hart, removing varnish by Mrs De Bruin, making neat corners by Mrs Van Steenis, framing a hanging picture by Nellie Ver Hoef and Linda Pleima. Linda Pleima served as reporter with lunch by the hostess and her mother.

M and M Joyce Vander Hart Linda van Roekel Nellie Ver Hoef

County Line Blue Belles meet at McReynolds home

The May 27 gathering of the County Line Blue Belles at Jean and Joyce McReynolds house included 13 members and 2 leaders. Judy Kaldenberg led devotions and dates were set for demonstration day and achievement year with Judy De Ronde named as a leader.

County Line Blue Belles Jean and Joyce McReynolds Judy Kaldenberg Judy de Ronde

Car Skids 200 Feet Near Pella

Roger L. Jansen, 17, of Kellogg lost control of a 1953 Ford while passing south of Pella, skidded about 200 feet and 120 feet sideways into a ditch. The car stayed upright with about 400 dollars damage. Jansen was cited for failure to have control. Dieles Jelsma, 68, Otley, driving the other car, was not injured. Deputy Lee Shives reported no injuries.

Roger L. Jansen Kellogg Pella Jansen Dieles Jelsma Otley Jelsma Lee Shives Marion County Young Jansen

4-H Convention Delegates Speak at Ames Agenda

The club sent a delegate to the state 4-H convention at Ames from June 6 to 9. Talks featured Linda Buckley on cleanliness, Carlene Van Zante on foundation garments, Nela Van de Wall on hair care, and Jean McReynolds on putting in a sleeve. Carlene Van Zante also demonstrated hand sewing a buttonhole. Reporter Janis McConoghey.

Ames Linda Buckley Carlene van Zante Nela van de Wall Jean McReynolds

Van Rheenen Completes Refrigeration Course in Omaha

Invin J. Van Rheenen son of Mr and Mrs John L Van Rheenen of Pella route 8 recently completed a nine month refrigeration and air conditioning course at Universal Trades School in Omaha Nebraska He is a graduate of Pella high school and is now working with Andrew Buwalda Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service in Pella.

Invin J. van Rheenen John L. van Rheenen Pella Universal Trades School Omaha

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