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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1957
Page
3
Pella residents report on the De Wild and Korver wedding in Orange City, plus social visits, hospital updates, and local lodge centennial events. Notices include Mercy Hospital admissions, road and home improvements, and visitors from Abingdon, Sully, and Denver, Colorado.
Mrs Lottie Durham moved to 606 South Second Street Knoxville. Gilbert Moorman Lola Ann visited Mrs We op Ws vetting 16 onan ran Rus on Ist. agate 1 Vanier usar on Secu MeAG. Harry Kelly weekend Burlington. Elinor Ustermarkt friends hosted a miscellaneous shower at Pool Park. Loren and Ruth Vanden Oever attended Wally Zastrow’s wedding in Watertown Wisconsin. Marilyn Van Ee attended Frances Ros wedding at First Christian Reformed Church. Harold Vos home on leave with sixteen present. Out of town guests Mr and Mrs Ivan Gezel family Carole Jeffrey Joel Kent Mary Lou Ten Hagen. Rev Clarence Vos and son Timmie vacationing with Mrs Vos sister Ann and H.W. Bokhoven. Maynard De Vries on fishing trip International Falls MN. Edith Long welcomed granddaughter Jerri Lynn Roozeboom. Tom Steward joins Rolscreen sales department.
Naval units including Walter V 2 and various ships in the United States Navy hover near Norfolk and Hampton Roads for Fleet Week. Defense Secretary Charles E Eisenhower is expected to attend the international review representing President Eisenhower. The event runs until June 17 with planned American type entertainment by local civilian committees.
A visit by committee members will stand out during the Jamestown Festival commemorating the 350th anniversary of Jamestown Virginia founded in 1607. The event echoes the colony’s early history and draws attention to the town’s heritage.
Francis Howsare of Oz faces a legal action as the BSS season begins after he allegedly hocked a seven-acre parcel at Red Haw Lake, drawing local attention to the dispute.
Marlene Ja ns retired after 36 years as a teacher, leaving a strong legacy. An excellent photo plans a good bit the future.
The notice lists morning worship at 9 30 led by Everett G Ward with seminary graduates Carl Hiemstra Eugene De Hoogh and Garret Boogerd at 9 30 am. A Sunday School class for all ages follows at 10 45 with the topic Joseph a Favorite Son. Evening worship titled Looking Glass Religion invites a cordial welcome.
Church program notes list 10:30 am worship, Congregational Supper by Men's Club at 6:30 pm, Bible School for all ages, radio broadcast at 00 pm in June, and a New Jersey trip for four attendees. Norman Van Heake leads Sunday School. Lea Walther and other members arrive for a farewell scene.
The Second Reformed Church schedules morning service titled The Source of Christ at 9:30. Sunday School follows at 10:15. Evening program at 7:30 presents The Substance of Faith with solo by Sandra Klein.
George T. Pinches, preacher, leads a church schedule with 9:30 am Bible Class and School, 10:30 am The Lord's Supper and Word of God, 7:30 pm Gospel Service. The sermon series title The Day of The Lord portrays future events at Christ’s manifestation. 7:45 Tuesday June 18 Bible talk on Bible Baptisms asks if it is ceremonial or requires obedience.
Calvary Christian Reformed Church at 604 Jefferson led by Rev. Marvin R. Doornbos invites families to Sunday School and Youth Fellowship at 11 a.m. Evening worship is at 7:30 p.m. The first sermon in a brief series explores people who met Jesus with the topic I Refused Him.
At Wm. C. De Jong church corner Franklin and East Third Streets worship at 9 30 am with Thirsting for God. Morning service and Sunday School hour feature Joseph a Favorite Son at 11 am and 6 30 pm Jr C E and Sr C E with guest speakers Bill Gosselink and Mrs J C De Cook. Alumni meeting invites parents with talk We Should Love Everybody.
Rev. G. Lubbers delivers a distinctively Reformed program of singing and preaching on radio KBOE Osceola every Sunday morning at 7:30 am. The broadcast invites listeners to hear the religious message.
Nellie Vander Wilt died at the Home for the Aged in June 1957 at age 95 years 5 months and 26 days. Born December 13 1861 in Leer dam South Holland Netherlands she immigrated to America 68 years ago. Surviving children include Mrs Margaret Van Zee Mrs Ella Barnes Mrs Cora Klein Jennie Mrs Fred eske Mrs Hattie Vos Cornie Van Veen Nellie Mrs C R Tucker and Mrs Bess Van Zante of Pella along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded by four infants and son John who died in action in World War I on July 28 1918. A Gold Star Mother and charter American Legion Auxiliary member she funeral service was held June 10 1957 at Second Christian Reformed Church with Rev Harold Bossenbroek officiating Interment Oakwood Cemetery. James Brass sang Blessed Assurance and Dutch Psalm 42 verse 1 Miss Ella Vander Schaaf was organist. Casket bearers listed.
Mrs Gerrit Van Der Pol born in Gelderland Netherlands on December 14. She is the daughter of Evereraad Coenraad and Johanna Guerts Kruseman.
Mrs. (Kruseman) Van Der Pol, aged 87, died Sunday morning June 0 1957 at her daughter’s home in Sully after a long life in Iowa. She came to the United States in 1882, married Gerrit Van Der Pol in 1890, and left four sons, three daughters, 34 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren. Surviving siblings and relatives. funeral for Mrs Van Der Pol held June 11 1957 at First Reformed Church Sully with Rev. Charles A. Stoppels. burial at Sully Cemetery. services included hymns Safe in the Arms of Jesus and It Is Well with My Soul.
Engel De Kock son of Jan J De Kock and Aultje Hakkert was born in Pella Iowa July 27 1904 and died at home June 9 1957 at age 52 years 10 months 13 days He is survived by his mother and several siblings including John DS Kock Jeanie Mrs M J Van Gorp Walter William Janet Mrs Peter Van Norden Alma Mrs Marvin Van Zee and Raymond Funeral services were Wednesday June 12 1957 at 1 30 pm from Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home and 2 pm at Second Christian Reformed Church with Rev Harold Bossenbroek officiating Miss Betty Huyser sang and the congregation sang Dutch Psalm 116 verse 1 Miss Ella Vander Schaaf was organist Casket bearers were Herman Zwank Tony Nibbelink John Goemaat Dick Leydens John Michmershuizen and Walter Van Wyngarden Interment was at Graceland Cemetery.
Stursma Donald and wife welcome a son born June 6 at Mahaska hospital Oskaloosa. Milledge Ollie Jr and wife greet a daughter born June 7 at Mercy hospital Oskaloosa. Van Zee Marion and wife welcomed a daughter born June 10 at Mercy hospital Oskaloosa. Roozeboom Henry A. and wife welcomed a daughter born June 8 at Mercy hospital Oskaloosa.
Mr and Mrs Abe Vander Beek announce the engagement of their daughter Eleanor to Robert Palma of Grand Rapids Michigan. Eleanor is a graduate of Civil College and Robert Palma is a student at Calvin Seminary. The wedding date is set for August 16.
Elinor Ustermarkt was honored at a May bridal shower hosted by Ann Bokhover Games and contests followed by gifts on a blue umbrella table. Lunch was served by Ann Bokhoven Martyn Van Ee and Marjean Ustermarkt. Present included Marilyn Van Essen Shirley Dykhuis Pearl Bogaards Mary Kempkes Johanna Malin Shirley Van Zee Dorothy De Vries Maxine Uster markt and others.
Mr and Mrs Henry Spoelstra of New Sharon and Mr and Mrs D Schimmel of Pella traveled to Michigan last week to visit relatives. Phar your news to MA 8 240.
Mrs. Peter Pol expresses gratitude for cards and flowers received during illness and hospital care. She thanks Rev. Roommy Knoxville and the Elders of Othc for their kind words and prayers, noting the acts of kindness were greatly appreciated.
The children thank friends and residents of the district for kindness shown to their mother Nellie Vander Wilt during her illness and after her death. They acknowledge expressions of sympathy and flowers as tokens of respect.
To friend and neighbors who were kind to and considerate of our best son and brother Engel De Kock while he was ill and who came to our aid and comfort before and after his death we wish to express heartfelt thanks The Family.
The family of Mrs. Gerrit Vander Pol thanks friends neighbors and relatives for kindness during her last illness and after her death. They appreciate assistance sympathy and flowers given as tokens of respect.
Mrs Joe Vande Kieft expresses sincere gratitude for cards gifts visits and prayers during her hospital stay and after returning home. She gratefully acknowledges the kindness shown by everyone involved.
Iowa farms show more animals and equipment. Between 1950 and 1964 farmers bought about 8,000 first tractors and tractors on farms rose by 70,632, lifting average tractors per farm toward two. Livestock sales value rose by about 97 million despite 11,000 fewer farmers reporting sales.
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