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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1950

Page

2

Local notices and obituaries from Pella area Chronicle

A collection of community notes, graduations, travels, illnesses, and obituaries from Pella Iowa. Include mentions of Eugene Koning optometry degree, Miss Allie Polen visiting relatives, nursing certificate for Winona Van Berkum, Henry Kempe eye injury, Rev. Lelsianes Ceylon lecture, Belle Vue nursing graduates, and Frank Van Essen funeral details.

Allie Polen Ganady Arizona A. P. van Honweling Chicago GM de Wild

Vander Lugt Farewell Talk At Rotary Club Luncheon

Dr. William Vander Lugt gave a farewell talk to the Pella Rotary Club, praised for his fine record and impact on the community. Ralph Ver Meer presented the speaker as the club faces his departure, with members recalling Kuyper brothers and “sudden service” anecdotes. The dean of Westminster College outlined his new duties and invited visits to the new home, while Babe Tysseling accepted a future club gathering.

Rotary Club Ralph Ver Meer William Vander Lugt Pella Jean Kuyper Tys Kuyper Westminster College Babe Tysseling Buck Buerkens Bob Klein Gov. Hatcher Grinnell Ray de Haan Centervilly Matt Heerema

Obituary of Frank Vanatta Born on a Farm near Otley

Frank Vanatta was born on a farm near Otley on November 17, 1890, and died suddenly on Thursday, June 5, 1950, at age 59. He married Anna Keun on February 17, 1914. He left behind a large family including Livy, Tonetta, Mrs. Avie Ver Cook of Pella, and others. survived by 11 grandchildren, six brothers and six sisters.

Frank Vanatta Otley Lews Anna Keun Livy Tonetta Avie Ver Cook Pella Thadwold Thaey Rempe Uskaluvsa Cee Barnes Aves Grandadden Vrothers Arie Hiemstra Kesart van Essi

Mournful Elscott of Taintor Dies at 57 in Iowa

John Elsehorn Elscott born December 18 1892 son of Henry Elscott and Jennie Van Workum Elscott married Maggie Brand February 16 1916 in New Sharon Iowa. He died June 5 1950 at University Hospital Iowa City aged 57 6 18. Survived by widow Maggie two children Irene and Elmer and extended family ten grandchildren and siblings. He was faithful to church and Christian walk confessing faith in 1987. Burial arrangements announced Thursday June 1950 at 1 30 PM parental group noted.

John Elsehorn Henry Elscott Jennie van Workum Elscott Sully Iowa Maggie Brand New Sharon Elscott Taintor University Hospital Iowa City Maggie Elscott Irene Elmer Jennie Geurts Glen Elscott Gladys Renaud Jennie Elscott Artie Jansen Sally Catherine Stanley Lynnville Anna Monsma Guy Elscott Jesus

Family notices for John E L Scott obituary included

The message notes a service at Sully Reformed Church conducted by Rev Charles Stoppels with interment at Sully Cemetery. It thanks neighbors for kindness during illness and after death, and expresses gratitude for sympathy and flowers to the grieving family of John E L Scott.

Sully

John K Ver Steeg dies after brief illness at Mt Pleasant

John K Ver Steeg, age listed as twenty something, died at Mt Pleasant State Hospital in June 1950 after a brief illness. He was born in Pella and lived most of his life there except seven months at the Mt Pleasant facility. He managed the grocery department for the Ver Steegy Brothers Store for seventeen years. He is survived by one brother Genet of Pella and numerous nieces and nephews. parents and several siblings preceded him in death.

John K. Ver Stee Mt. At State Hospital Kryn Ver Steves Kathleen van Pella Mt Pleasant Iowa Ver Steegy Genet of

Funeral services held for local resident June 10 1950

Funeral services were held Saturday June 10 1950 at 2 00 p m from the Garden Chapel officiated by Reverend KE Tanis. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery.

Garden Chapel KE. Tanis Oakwood Cemetery

Obituary for John K. Ver Steeg and family notes

Neighbors assisted after the death of our brother and uncle John K. Ver Steeg. Gratitude expressed for Reverend E Tunis ministrations, sympathy, condolence, and flowers. Signed by Gerrit B. Ver Steeg, nieces and nephews.

John K. Ver Steeg E. Tunis Gerrit B. Ver Steeg

College Graduate Doffed His Cap and Gown to Go to Work

Les Sadler of Pella, the first Central College senior to go to work after receiving his diploma at Douwstra Chapel on June 5, posed for photos with his camera as Miss Van Kimerik, director of publicity and alumni relations, helped him remove his gown after commencement.

Central College Douwstra Chapel Les Sadler Pella van Kimerik Thos

Honorary degrees awarded at morning The Chronicle ceremony

Mr and Mrs Sadler left Pella yesterday with their trailer for Sheboygan Wisconsin to start a new business venture there likely in photography or related fields. The Chronicle notes the honorary degree recipients at this morning’s event and records local sentiment about the move.

the Chronicle Sadler Pella Sheboygan Wis Les

Marion County 4-H Girls Attend State Convention

Plans finalize for the Girls 4 H State Convention in Ames from June 20 to 23. Marion County attendees include Jenna Cook Harvey Junella Mathes Dallas Ladiana Tracy Norma Young Eth Hughes Hamily Jolly Knoxville Waits Pell Joan Nichols Knoxville Mary Vrivzelaur Otley Bessie Pearson Knoxville Alberta Kading Kno ville and Maxine Heimstra Pel Ja. Three leaders join the trip Mrs Herman Tuinstra Otley Mrs Howard Core Pleasantville and Mrs Harry Feakins Bussey.

Ames Marion County Jenna Cook Harvey Junella Mathes Dallas Ladiana Tracy Norma Young Eth Hughes Hamily Jolly Knoxville Waits Pell Joan Nichols Mary Vrivzelaur Otley Bessie Pearson Alberta Kading Knoville Maxine Heimstra

Campus Events at Commencement Were Very Much Enjoyed

The two musical concerts at Central College during commencement drew a large crowd at the garden party near the tea table organized by Miss Alice Lammers and her committee. The band in bright uniforms, under Mr. Donald Phillips, performed while decorations by C. A. Bartels and flowers from Central's greenhouse, raised by Dr. William Tolstead, created a festive campus atmosphere.

Central College Alice Lammers Lone Donald Phillips C. A. Bartels Christ Church Central William Tolstead Zovloxy

A Cappella Choir and Girls Ensemble Perform at Douwstra

A Sunday afternoon vesper in Douwstra Chapel featured the A Cappella Choir and the Girls Ensemble in a procession singing Tallis Canon. Under Marvin Thostenson they presented two sets and the ensemble offered one group, leaving a deep impression on a large audience as they closed their year of tours and concerts at the home auditorium.

Douwstra Chapel Marvin Thostenson

Maude Hotchkiss Retires After 40 Years as Night Operator

Mrs Maude Hotchkiss of Colfax retires after four decades as night operator at the Colfax station. She also spent two years on day shift before 1920, marking a long service record in local railroad operations.

Maude Hotchkiss Colfax

Egg Travels 4500 Miles From Cresco Poultry Plant

Mrs. Ed Benson wrote her name on an egg at a Cresco poultry house and later received a letter from Sonja Dudek of Weisbaden Germany stating the egg had traveled 4500 miles before reaching her.

Ed Benson Cresco Sonja Dudek Weisbaden Germany

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chronicle Alwase Welegst Eugene Koning Herman Koning Tiacy Towa Northern Tilinois College of Optometry University of Iowa Tomb and Key New York City Winona Kennedy van Berkum Huber Street New York University College of Medicine Belle Vue Schools of Nursing Bellevue Hospital New York New York University Bellevue Nursing United States Florence Nightingale New York State Ohio Michigan New Hampshire Maryland Henry Kempe Leighton Ottumwa L. Felsianes Ceylon First Christian Reformed Church Telsianes Calvin College Seminary Grand Rapids Neal Randall Georgetown Colorado Mae Sterrenburg Ray Vander Zyl Nellie Vos J. C. Penney Des Moines Wim. de Gues Iown City Hiram Govden Scotland South Dakota Harriet Frush Washington, D. C F. M. Frush John Wisse Mahaska Hospital Corie Vanden Berg Don Vouwotia Crais Washington State Dick Gi Michiga Hen Bert van Be Surg Tusadi Lawrence Peter Weie Sino Wuo Don Duuwotia Jerry Sue Scarsbury Vivian Lloyd Lloyd of Bull Gary van Avendonk H. H. Sadler Boulder Usuna Hoge New Albany Jacob Verner Rene Brawthart Towa City Liaathart Dean A. Arnold Historie Central Collee Pelli Dioitate T Daivers i Faye Colotas de Selo Wall Nic Thasaigh Stanford History Dick Vande Leest Kavabang Pesas Logan Charlie Dykhu Gerard Go California Jane Ann Robby R. W.langerak Mrs. Meyer Tangerak Oskaloosa Givin Central Reformed Church Osku Joost Satuday Givi Frank van Essen Wm. Vander Lugt Rotarians John Elscott Tam Job Gatman Jr Bakker Rus Herman Tuinstra Howard Core Pleasantville Harry Feakins Bussey Ben Vogelaar Carl Gary Vogelaar Admiral Gibson Gibson Electric Range Acorn Gas Range White Star Gas Range Thor White Star Apt Perfection Perfection Automatic Ben Hur Ocean City Beale Walle Ben Massey-Harris G&d U. S All Steel Feeder Richie Myers and Farmers Good 101 Jr Vogelaar’s Gary
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