Pella News Notes on Local Family Moves and Betsy’s Plans
The Chronicle reports a string of local updates from Pella including Carol Ver Steeg leaving for Harrison Maine to work as a water safety instructor at Camp Tapawingo this summer, and several residents traveling or returning home. Miss Janice Van Zomeren is chosen as Iowa 4-H exchange rep, heading to Washington then The Netherlands for the World Festival, with duties in Dutch hosting and a scheduled voyage, while others relocate for teaching, medical updates, and church activities across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ver Steeg
Harrison
Maine
Camp Tapawingo
Port and
Elisabeth Kempkes
Hoyt Avenue
Everette
Washington
Everett
Holland
Miss Kempkese
Chronicle
Netherlands
Miss Kempkes
Janice van Zomeren
Iowa
Welch Junior High
Ames
Janice
Washington, D.C
New York City
Miss van Zomeren
World Festival of Youth and Children
the Hague
Unesco
Pella
Grain Storage Offer Renewed by Agriculture Dept
The USDA renews grain storage occupancy contracts to boost on-farm capacity. Marion County ASC notes applications reopen for new contracts. past activity included 55 offers totaling 17 million bushels and 34 contracts for 12.7 million bushels. Eligible firms include warehouses and coops. new applications only. construction begun before May 28 not eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Paul E. Brown
Marion County
ASC
Towa
Department
Jean Kuyper Becomes Rotary Club President
Jean Kuyper took over the presidency from Walter De Kock during a luncheon held Tuesday noon. De Kock spoke briefly, Kuyper received the president pin, and the meeting highlighted Postal Service insights. Reports from Midget Baseball and Teen-Age Road-eo committees noted plans. a Rotary picnic was set for June 29. Visitors came from Knoxville Iowa Jefferson City Missouri and Sioux Falls South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuyper
Rotary
Walter de Kock
Dr. de Rock
M. M. Dockendorf
Rotary Club
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Knoxville
Towa
Jefferson City
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Society Entertained Cousins At Dinner
Miss Hattie Van Gorp hosted a Sunday dinner at her home with cousins Minnie Jonker of Holland and Jennie Rus present. The gathering included other family members and remarks on local reunions and church activities. Mrs Ike Hol was the host. The Philathea Class planned a church meeting with vocal verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie van Gorp
Minnie Jonker
Holland
Jennie Rus
Hoksmerger
Tracy
al Rhe i
Iad
Aus
Ike Hol
Reformed Church in America posts growth as 1953 figures rise
Frederick Zimmerman reports 199,290 communicant members and 75,500 baptized members, up two percent from 1952, plus Sunday School enrollment at 141,225 up three percent. Educational gifts reach 3,646,000, local church funds 10,768,000, 806 churches and 976 ministers. Fifteen ministers died. colleges and seminaries funding up over 50 percent. Church Herald subscriptions exceed 50,000. Church supports women in judicatories and council elections also noted.
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Frederick Zimmerman
Reformed Church In America
Church Herald
Zimmerman
Needham Gifts 13500 for Penn College Scholarship
Charles K Needham of Pasadena California donates 13500 to establish a Needham scholarship at William Penn College Qukalatan Twa. The fund will aid worthy needy undergraduates and honor his wife Nell D Needham and parents. Stocks transferred to the college while he retains life dividends.
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Penn College
Charles. Needham
Charles K. Needham
Pasadena
California
William Penn College
Qukalatan
Twa
Needham
Charles Needham
Bank of America
Chase National Bank of New York
Wellington Fund
Delaware
Nell D. Needham
William H. and
Olive Ann Knowlton Needham
Pella National Bank Invites Public to Bank Warming
The Pella National Bank reveals a major expansion including a rear addition with a vault and basement, modern facade, revamped interior, new lighting and furnishings. President J R Drake leads a board including G A Andreas and C F Dykstra with staff listed. Bank invites friends and patrons to a warming on Friday and Saturday.
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J. R. Drake
Pella National Bank
G. A. Andreas
J. G. Boat
Ed S. Cook
Charles F. Dykstra
Delwin
Contests for All Ages Slated for Iowa State Fair
Des Moines announces a broad slate of championships for the Centennial Iowa State Fair August 28 to September 1. Events include Old Fiddlers Contest 150 dollars, Horseshoe Pitching 500 dollars, Baton Twirling 525 dollars, Checker Tournament 135 dollars, Photographic Salon 175 dollars, Town Art Salon 750 dollars, Agricultural Art Salon 75 dollars, Sheep Shearing 235 dollars, Team Pulling 900 dollars, and a nationwide Crochet Contest with 2600 dollars. Entry rules and blanks available from the State Fair Board in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Iowa
L. B. Cunningham
Cunningham
State Fair Board
Marion Election Totals and Candidate Listings
Readable fragments show Marion election totals with numerous official names and party affiliations. Includes Governor Chambers and county offices such as County Recorder, County Attorney Elmer H. Ver Meer, County Coroner, County Auditor Florence Kissinger, County Treasurer Opal Carle, Clerk of Court Elmer Liter, Sheriff Otis Wright, and multiple county supervisors. Also lists U.S. Senator Guy M Gillette and Clyde E Herring, Lt. Governor M. E. Rawlings, Secretary Frank L. Davey, Auditor J. Rex Weddle, Treasurer MECNoes, and Attorney General candidates including E Plummer and vacancy. references to various names and district positions across 1965-66 terms.
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Senaambtcan
Martin
Chambers
Congress
Cunningham
Elmer H. Ver Meer
Jaymond Mick
Florence Kissinger
Opal Carle
Elmer Liter
Otis Wright
Anthony de Joode
Elmer Hammond
E. F. Warren
Ralph N. Demgen
James A. McLaughlin
G. T. Clark
G. H. Frankhauser
F. M. Roberts
W. Eggers
Jack B. Carpenter
Jim van Hemert
Sarah E. Hollingsworth
Bert Bandstra
Frank L. Davey
J. Rex Weddle
Secretary of Agriculture
A. J. Loveland
E. Plummer
Commerce
Walter Vaughn Walter Conway
F. Dimon
Committeemen and Women Named in Primary Election
Primary results list committeemen and women by ward and township. Republicans sector names include Kenneth Bean Frances Kuyper George Ver Steeg Delores Menning Ben Groenendyk Mrs R C Van Vark Ned Hedrick Sophia Bruinekool John Menninks Join S Menning John Kuiper Luella Van Dusseldorp Diller Vander Ploeg Pearl Van Go et John Vander Mra Veda Mensch ah ward C B Caldwell and Mrs C B Caldwell Elmer H Ver Meer Mrs Earl Ver Meer.
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Kenneth Bean
Frances F. Kuyper
George Ver Steeg
Delores Menning
Ben Groenendyk
R. C. van Vark
Ned Hedrick
Sophia
Diller ‘Vander Ploeg
Pearl van Goat
John R. Vander
Veda Mensch
Ah Ward
C. B. Caldwell
Lake Prairie
Elmer H. Ver Meer
Mrs
Earl Ver Meer
Edward Blom dies at 53 in 1980 funeral noted
Edward Blom son of Engel Blom and Tuintje fan Zee was born May 3 30 and died Friday morning June 4 1980 at age 53 years 6 days Funeral services were held June 7 1954 at 1 30 and 2 p m from the First Christian Reform Church interment Oakwood cemetery The family extends thanks to Rever end A Haverkamp Dr H C Vander Meulen and all who sent flowers
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Edward Blom
Engel Blom
Onder
Chu
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood ‘Cemetery
H. C. Vander Meulen
Tall
MRS MINNIE VELDHUIZEN Dies at 86 in Iowa home
Mrs Minnie Veldhuizen daughter of John and Katherine Elscott was born near Pella Iowa on September 20 1867 and died at age 86 years 7 months 28 days She married Gerrit Vander Pol in 1889 and had three children She was widowed in 1894 and remarried William Veldhuizen in 1920 predeceased by husband Gerrit and infant Gerrit Also surviving are two sons four stepchildren numerous grandchildren and relatives including sisters and a brother and friends.
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Minnie Veldhuizen
John
Katherine Elscott
Pella
Iowa
Marrage
Gerrit Vander Pol
Gerrit
William Veldhuizen
Herman Vander Pol
Taintor
Guy Vander Pol
Lynnville
Gerrit Veldhuizen
Leighton
John Veenstra
Jacob Veldhuizen
Albert Veldhuizen
Gerrit Klyn
Jacob Elscott
Sully
Thanking those who aided after our mother's death
We express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for the aid and comfort given after the death of our mother and mother in law Mrs Minnie Veld huizen. We acknowledge sincere expressions of sympathy and support.
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Minnie Veldhuizen
Mrs Elizabeth S Taylor Dies at Rest Haven Os kaloosa
Mrs Elizabeth S Taylor aged 92 died Thursday morning June 3 at Rest Haven Nursing Home Oskaloosa. Funeral services were held June 4 at Van Dyk Funeral Home with Rev E S Tanis in charge. Her body was shipped to Denver for a committal service June 5 at Crown Hill Cemetery officiated by Rev Charles Martin. She was laid to rest beside her husband. Dr T H Liggett of Pella was her son in law.
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Elizabeth S. Taylor
Rest Haven
Oskaloosa
van Dyk Funeral Home
E. S. Tanis
Denver
Colorado
Charles Martin
Berkeley Presbyterian Church
Crown Hill Cemetery
T. H. Liggett
Pella
Alaska and Canada Officials Elected to Major Civic Roles
The report outlines civic leaders including the Alaska and Hawaii regions and the Yukon territory. It highlights Mr. Engdahl’s election as Good Citizen President elect and Spokane Junior Chamber of Commerce award, plus his extensive Kiwanis and civic service. It notes international and regional roles, board positions, and election details from the Kiwanis International convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Chamber of Commerce
Engdahl
Syracuse University
Kimanian
Pacific Northwest
International Committee On Business Standards
United States
Kiwanis International
Local figures re elected to trust board in community note
In Hetteville North Carolina and Milwaukee Wisconsin two men are re elected to the trust board. The brief notice confirms renewal of terms for Arnel and another partner, with details limited by the legible portion of the clipping.
Wildlife Bat Death Sentence for Kidnaped Young
The piece warns against keeping wild bat babies as pets, noting neglect leads to death or disease. Surviving youngsters may return to the wild but lose fear of humans and can be dangerous. It urges reporting injured or orphaned wild may be taken to a Boone game farm for care.
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The
Conservation Commission
Boone
Long School Career Spans Thirteen Years With Perfect Attendance
A student completed thirteen years in school from kindergarten through high school. She earned a special gold pin and certificate for perfect attendance, having no absences or tardies during her entire school career.
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Dndergarten
Haircut At New Hampton Ends With Unclear Result
Robert Junko had just his third haircut a so called butch cut at New Hampton. The report does not state outcomes or future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
Robert Junko
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