Pella Area Births and Local Hospital News
Local births and hospital admissions are reported from Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa and Mercy Hospital. Names include Ruth Ann De Cook, Rob ert L Robertus at University of Illinois graduation, and several family updates from Ver Ploeg, Ver Steeg, De Winter, and Langstraat. Also notes travel, education, and Community events in Pella and surrounding areas.
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Urbans- Champaign
Illinois
Robert L. Robertus
John Robertus
Pella
Memorial Stadium
University of Ilinois
Robert
Central College
Armand de Cook
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Ruth Ann
de Cook
Frances Brand
New Sharon
Lightning strike stuns man and cow during milking
James Dawson of Sidney was near milking when a lightning bolt struck nearby. He and the cow were knocked down and stunned but no serious injuries are reported.
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James Dawson
Sidney
Father’s Day Sermon at Second Reformed Church
The church holds services on Father’s Day with 11am worship and Rev. E. Goad preaching on “A Father’s Failure.” Sunday school and classes meet at 9:30 am, with a gospel service at 3:30 pm. Milo Vande Krol will participate in the gospel program. all are welcome.
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Rev. E. Goad
Milo Vande Krol
Rospel Estate
Fragmentary church schedule noted for Cre Coller parish
Incomplete OCR reads worship service at 7:20 pm and midweek prayers at 7:45 pm. A weekly event labeled Doreas Ulment appears in the church annex alongside other listed times and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paror
Pam
Doreas Ulment
Protestant Reform Church Service Notes and Times
Church bulletin lists multiple services led by M. Grinert on Sunday at 9:20 and 7:30 with referenced scripture marks and titles. Details include Lord's Day requirements and a sermon titled Ze Deden Wederom, with mentions of Eichveren and Mark 9:22-24 and Lord, I Believe.
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M. Grinert
Eichveren
Mark
Sunday Radio Church Schedule and Leaders
The schedule lists services and youth activities led by several individuals including Russell J. Redeker and Evelyn Dykstra. It notes a Sunday morning service at 9:20 am and a 2:20 pm young people class with leaders, and a 9:15 pm Temple Time radio broadcast on KXEL and KBOE stations with Rev. H. Bast presenting The Evens of His Coming.
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Russel J. Redeker
Miriner
Witmes
C. E. de Bruin
Intermedian
Evelyn Dykstra
Young People's
C. E
Pam
Temple Time
Church In America
KXEL
Warteria
KBOE
Ofkaloosa
Radio Parter
Rev
H. Bast
Pella High School Auditory Service Sun Morning
The Sunday morning service features a Finding Favor With Ged and a Sunday School session where Honea pleads with Ltran. The Junior C. EB Vander Linden will speak at Friday evening See Be Ye Separate. The church extends a car come UW invites all to join and believe in our cause.
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C. de Jorg
Pella High Ool
Ged
Honea
Ltran
C. EB Vander Linden
Rive
Wlg
Anthony Haverzamp and Central College Sunday Schedule
Morning worship at 9:60 am titled Ho tea Pleads With IrratL followed by 10:15 am service. Evening praise at 7:2 pm. Striking a Poolish Bargain at 6:20 pm. Intermediate C. E. at 6:30 pm and Senior C. E. activities listed alongside God Looks on the Heart theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Haverzamp
Miriiver Douwrtra
Central College
Hotea
Irratl
C. E
Preaching at Amsterdam school house near Pella
Rev HL Van Dellen, retired missionary of American Sunday School Union, preaches at the Amsterdam school house four miles west of Pella every second and last Tuesday of each month at 7 30 p m.
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Amsterdam
Pella
HL. van Dellen
American Sunday School Union
Centennial Fair at Fairfield Marks Three Day Celebration
Fairfield celebrates a three day Centennial Fair from June 28 to 30 with parades at 1 30 p m daily, stage entertainment at 3 00 p m and 8 00 p m. Historical day features sketches parade and festivities. final day emphasizes Fairfield Today with Radio Station personnel acts, a large Midway, historical displays, Old Fiddlers Contest, square dancing, bands, a public wedding and an 1854 style show.
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Lowtvown
Fairfield
Pella Delegates Attend Orange City Convention
A large public meeting featured Rev Kieser and his dog Proc. District 15 chartered a bus to Pelia after the mass gathering at First Reformed Church of Orange City. Delegates from Prairie City Meredith Drive Des Moines Pella Otley and other churches traveled with names including Van Haaften Van Wy Mark Van Dyk Vander Werff and Gosselink.
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First Reformed Church of
Orange City
Bev. Kieser
Prac
Kieser
District 15
Pelia
B Kieser
Des Moines
Prairie City
Irwin van Hatten
Carolyn Boorda
John Brozwer
Dorothy Smits
Marcene van Wyk
Joyce Boorda
Lorena van Pearsem
Maxine van Wy
Mary van Dyk
Dorothy van Houweling
Pella
Ellen de Geus
Arlene Ver Ploeg
Jeanette Vander Werff
Dorothy Dieleman
Avis Ver Hoef
Sara Anne Gosselink
Meredith Drive
Betty Talsma
Pat Sullivan
Janet Linder
Jean van Maanen
Janice Danse
Ileen Vander Z
Leghwn
Elsie Blom
Delores Bempe
Reformes Churen
Audrey Bestda
Esther Overbergen
Otley
Dean van Haaften
Beeund Reformed ci of
Ellist Tani
Pella and Knoxville Ladies Invites Mentioned for July Dates
Notices announce Ladies Invitations at Elra hurat of Oscalacaa on July 7 with reservations due by July 2. Knoxville Ladies Invitational on July 21 requires July 14 reservations. Pella Ladies Invitational on August 4 has reservations due by July 21. Call Pat Alren at 5-145. details on clubhouse board. AAA Iowa urges safe driving to prevent traffic accidents.
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Pella
Euch
Elrahurat
Oscalacaa
Knoxville
Pat Alren
Obituary: Mrs H J Vanéen Berg Dies at North Main
Mrs H J Vanéen Berg dies at the family home on North Main Street Sunday June 13 at age 83 years 11 months 1 day. Born July 12 1860 in Ei berg Gelderland Netherlands she married Henry J Van den Berg. Surviving Minnie daughter Frank Vanden Berg Pella sisters May Bennink and Mrs G Tekrony. Member of Pella Baptist Church. Funeral Tuesday June 15 at 2 00 p.m. Van Dyk Funeral Home Reverend E V Good officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.
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H. J. Vanéen Berg
North Main Street
Margaret Elizabeth Bennink
Eiberg
Gelderland
Netherlands
Henry J. Vanden Berg
Minnie
Frank Vanden Berg
Pella
May Bennink
G. Tekrony
Acknowledgment of Sympathy for Mrs H J Vanden Berg
Minnie and Frank Vanden Berg express thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during their mother’s illness and after her death. They appreciate the aid, expressions of condolence, and tokens of respect shown by the community.
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H. J. Vanden Berg
Minnie
Frank Vanden Berg
Mrs Gerrit Walraven death notice at Pella Iowa
Alida Van Zaete born October 23 1871 at Owes Iowa died June 10 1954 at her farm near Pella aged 82 years 7 months 18 days. Survived by seven children Agnes Ger Harold Caroline William Zuidema nine grandchildren five great grandchildren two sisters and two brothers. Funeral service at Bethel Church 1964 and Third Reformed Church with interment Oakwood.
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Alida van Zaete
Dielis van Zazte
Eggie van Honweling
Owes
Iowa
Pella
Gerrit Walraven
Agnes
Francis de Geus
Ger- Harold
Caroline
John Zuidema
Mary Pannekoek
John J. Boat
Albert
A. T. van Zante
Berg
Gertie Bensink
Bethel Church
Sevarday
Third Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood
Tribute to Gerrit Walraven with heartfelt thanks
Neighbors friends and relatives express gratitude for kindness during mother grandmother and sister Mrs Gerrit Walraven’s last illness and after death. Acknowledgments and flowers of respect are gratefully received from those who aided the family during this time.
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Mise
Leila Phillips
Indane
Nola Veenschou
Leona Begay
Vania
East
Gerrit Walraven
Sym- 7
Birth and Death of John Pothoven Near Pella
John Pothoven born September 12 1893 near Pella died June 11 1954 at age 60. Survived by wife Golda Tysseling two sons Lester and Harold and daughters Ruth Mare Faye all of Peoria plus seven sisters including Mrs Bogaards and Mrs Van Joe. Funeral arrangements undeclared in fragmentary obituary.
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John Pothoven
Otto Pothoven
Anna Brommel
Pella
Marrige
Golda Tysseling
Harold J
Daz Bolly
Lee Ozinga
Lester
Sally
Harold
Ruth
Arnold Ozinga
Mare the Faye
John Bogaards
Gerrit van Joe
William Gooloose
van Gorp
John Vos
Obituary of Peoria church member with family ties
Mrs E C Krosemann and two brothers Andrew Pothoren and Aaron Vande Viekkert are named among surviving relatives. A young man confessed faith and joined Third Reformed Church of Pella, later transferring in April 1938 to Peoria Christian Reformed Church, where he remained until death. Funeral services were held June 14 1954 at 1 pm from family residence and 1 30 pm at Peoria Christian Reformed Church, Rev Henry Verduin officiating, burial at Black Oak Center.
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E. C. Krosemann
Andrew Pothoren
Aaron Vande Viekkert
Third Reformed Church of
Pella
Peoria Christian Reformed Church
Peoria
Thanks to all who helped during John Pethoven s illness
Dear husband and father John Pethoven, whose health failed, passed away, and to everyone who offered assistance and sympathy before and after his death, we sincerely thank you. Mrs John Pethoven and Children.
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John Pethoven
Mrs John Philip Henry receives post nuptial shower
Society notes report Mrs John Philip Henry honored Friday evening with a post nuptial shower at Mrs Gene Van Zee home assisted by Mrs Mae Heyveld and Mrs Wilma Roorda Fourteen guests attended the event with visiting games a bridal poem and presents followed by refreshments honoring the bride formerly Marilyn Kool Kelderman
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John Philip Henry
Gene van Zee
Mae Heyveld
Wilma Roorda
Marilyn Kool Kelderman
Insects Threaten Legume Seed Production and Bee Help
Insects weaken legume crops reducing blooms and seeds. Experts from Marion County Extension and Iowa State College advise timing and rate of control with DDT and toxaphene, plus bee pollination guidance. Proper spraying and cleaning of equipment are stressed to protect milk and honey production.
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Dale C. Seebach
Marion County Extension
R. J. Walstrom
Iowa State College
Walstrom
Proper Packing Is Key to Good Silage
Iowa State College extension engineer Dale Hull explains that well packed silage yields better quality. Cutting short aids packing, moisture should be 65-70 percent, and direct chopper operation plus two dump trucks help keep the silo level and reduce spoilage risk.
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Dale Hull
Iowa State College
Reis
Holl
Hull
Amvets Lead Midget League With 4 2 Win
Amvets defeated Kiwanis 4 to 2 to grab the league lead in a Tuesday game. Amvets had 6 hits with 2 errors while Kiwanis had 3 hits and no errors. Arnold Inveld and Bob Edwards drove in runs in the first inning, John Grandin homered for Kiwanis in the second, and Marvin Hiemstra added a homer for Amvets in the third alongside other hits. Batteries: Amvets Wayne Van Rees Bob Edwards Marvin Hiemstra Kiwanis John Grandin Donald Ras.
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Amvets
Kiwanis
Marvin Hiemstra
Arnold
Bob Edwards
Wayne van Rees
Marvi Hiemstra
John Grandin
Donald Ras
Murry Superintendent Resigns to Lead Gaumer Arithmetical Board
Carl Gaumer of Murry resigns as school superintendent at Marcus to focus on promoting his electrical arithmet ic teaching aid. Town bankers report nearly two billion dollars of U S Savings Bonds issued without government cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gaumer
Murry
Marcus
U. S
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