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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1963
Page
5
Rolscreen Midgets rallied from a one-point deficit with a strong third inning to beat Kiwanis 7-5 at the CUI diamond. Johnny Muilenberg struck out ten for Rolscreen, while Joel Vande Voort led Kiwanis with seven strike outs.
Funeral services were held for Gertrude Schakel age 58 a longtime Pella resident who died June 14 1963 at her daughter Charlotta Baumanns home in Monroe The former Sels taught school in 1923 married Leendert W Schakel in 1924 and had five children four surviving Charlene Ruth died in infancy Surviving relatives include husband Leendert two brothers Garrit and Richard five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery with casket bearers listed.
R L Dar Hiddelson named manager of Garden Chapel Funeral Home replacing Hi bert Michaelson who moved to Kingsley Iowa. The Hiddelsons will live at the funeral home in Pella and plan permanent residence there with two children Nancy 17 and Rick. He is a St Louis Mortuary Science graduate and former owner of Hiddelson Funeral Homes in Perry and Rippey. The family comes from Mason City after about a year there. Mrs Hiddelson is Sally Van Osdall of Exeter California.
Funeral services for Marie Lautenbach 82 lifetime Pella resident and former public school teacher will be held at 10 30 morning at the First Baptist church. She attended Central College and State Teachers College and was active in Pella chapter PEO Sisterhood and the Professional Women's organization. She served many years on the public library board. Surviving are two brothers John and Richard Lautenbach and sister Mrs Sarah Brand. Services arranged by Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home.
Dick Ver Meer and Art Cummings cherish steam power in their back yard, firing up 16 hp and 19 hp Advance engines with a large mine fan from Chariton to fan the shaft. They anticipate taking the engines to the Old Settlers celebration in Mount Pleasant in September.
Frank Kester died Sunday morning at Pella Community hospital at 89. He was born in Knox ville and worked as a woodworker and carpenter, later retired nine years ago. Surviving are his wife Cora and five stepchildren. One son William Van Oostrum died in 1958. Services at 2:00 PM at Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. R. A. De Jong officiating. Burial in Graceland cemetery.
Mrs C S Van Hemert 75 of 1011 Liberty street died here Saturday June 15 She formerly Lena Tysseling and is survived by husband Neal two sisters Mrs Jacob G De Jong of Pella and Mrs George Van Dyk of Oskaloosa and a brother Ed Tysseling of Pella Four brothers and two sisters preceded in death Funeral services Monday at First Reformed Church officiated by Reverends Glen O Peterman and R A De Jong Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home handled arrangements
Allen and Barnhill Inc of Oskaloosa won the boiler replacement project for Pella Community Junior High School. Their base bid of 24810 was the lowest of six bids. work includes a new furnace room ceiling, an incinerator and hookups for a commercial washer and dryer. The firm plans to dismantle old equipment and order replacements, with completion by September opening.
A funeral notice states burial will take place in the Black Oak township cemetery following arrangements.
North Marion County reports the 1963 Cancer Crusade achieved its goal becoming the first in the state to reach and surpass it. Crusade chairman Harry Vermeer credits captains and door knockers for the success and urges continued donations for a cure.
The Iowa State Highway Commission announces a relocation service for individuals or firms displaced by the planned Highway 163 project west of Pella. It offers information on rental or sale options within a reasonable distance, with state or federal agency assistance possible. Relocation and project work are slated to begin next year.
Ten members of the Pella FFA chapter and sponsors depart Wednesday June 19 for a ten day trip through Nebraska Kansas Colorado and Wyoming. They will visit Lexington Nebraska farms and Greely Colorado cattle ranches and plan camping and cooking along the way. The highlight is a five day camp in Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park Colorado with return stop in Cheyenne Wyoming. Members include Daryl Van Steenis Jim Ter Louw and Andy Ter
A report based on Tax Foundation and Department of Labor data finds local families in Marion County now earn about 13.4 percent more than in 1958, offsetting a 5.5 percent rise in living costs. The typical worker now spends about 34½ days monthly earning rent and essentials, with taxes driving the cost of living higher. The study notes Marion County households average roughly $149 in monthly take-home to cover expenses.
Paul Bradigan reports the Pella Recreation Commission launches a summer free film series at West Market Park starting Tuesday, June 18, showing Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier starring Fess Parker and Buddy Ebsen. Films begin at dark, weather permitting, with a park concession aiding film costs. A girls softball league for six teams forms, with games Tuesday evenings at local parks, and league managers named. Warp Borgman celebrated his birthday by treating the Pitch Club to refreshments.
The passage lists individuals including Roger Louw Carl Steenhoek Carl De Jong Steve Swank Melvin Ter Louw Gary Steenhoek Loren Kuiper and Ed Vander Werff as well as supervisors Keith Hopp Harold Vos and Wayne Vander Werff.
Iowa Governor Harold Hughes re appointed Pella pharmacist C B Caldwell to a third three year term on the Board of Pharmacy Examiners. Caldwell served as chairman of the three member board this year. Iowa pharmacy examiners completed licensing exams for graduates at Drake University and State University of Iowa.
The board reports regular monthly updates on committee activity including hiring a full time physical therapist and a study group examining a potential hospital expansion. The Nursing Home shows current operations while the board weighs future building needs.
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