Obituary: Frank J. Kester 89 of Pella dies in 1963
Frank J. Kester 89 of 1004 Franklin street Pella died June 16 1963 at Pella Community hospital He survived by wife Dora Siot and five stepchildren Minnie Sabin Henry Van Oostrum Rex Dixson Nellie Farmer and Margaret Schippers nine grandchildren four great grandchildren and his son Frank Jackson Kester He was born November 10 1873 in Albia Town and worked as a woodworker at several shops and Pella Rolscreen Co He married Cora Slot who died in 1922 and later Mrs Cora Van Oostrum Funeral services were held June 18 at Van Dyk Duve Funeral Home with burial at Graceland Cemetery. Burial casket bearers named. Also noted is Sarah Brand at Community Nursing Home and other family details.
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Frank J. Kester
Franklin Street
Pella
Pella ‘Community Hospital
Dora Siot
Leslie
Minnie) Sabin
Sidney
Nebr
Henry van Qostrum
Culver City
Calif
Rex
Tena) Dixson
Stanberry
Lee
Nellie) Farmer
Ogden
Garden City
Heeren
Cora Slot
Cora van Oostrum
William van Oostrum
Walter
Flora Ely
Jennie Konk
van Dyk
Marie Lautenback 1880 1963 Rites Held In Pella
Funeral services were held Tuesday June 18 1963 at the First Baptist church in Pella for Marie Lautenbach 82 longtime Pella schoolteacher residing at 514 West First Street She was a choir member Sunday School teacher and active church worker Rev E L Kennedy officiated with arrangements by Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home Casket bearers included Lee Lautenbach Louis Brand and others Burial was in Oakwood cemetery She was born August 18 1880 in Pella to Richard R and Sara Bosma Lautenbach and graduated from Central College Her career spanned teaching in rural and public schools Surviving are two brothers John and Richard Lautenbach and a sister Mrs
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Marie Lauttenbach
Pella
West First Street
First Baptist’ Church
E. L. Kennedy
van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home
Lee L. Lautenbach
Louis F. Brand
J. Gilbert Boat
Ed. van Gorp
Raymond
J. Biland
C. C. Buerkens
Oakwood
Marie
Ttichard R
Sara (Bosma) Juautenbach
Iowa
State Teachers College
Central College
PEO Sisterhood
Provo
Professional Womens Club
Public
John
Richard Lautenbach
Mrs C S Van Hemert 1887 1963 obituary features ties
Mrs C S Van Hemert 75 died June 15 1963 after a lingering illness. Born Oct 31 1887 in Mahaska county near Pella she married C S Van Hemert on March 4 1915. She was active in First Reformed church League for Service Sunshine Circle and Central College Auxiliary. Survived by her husband two sisters a brother and several brothers preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Services were June 17 at First Reformed Church burial in Black Oak township cemetery.
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C. S
Lena) van Hemert
Ebert and
Rikje (Ten Bosch) Tysseling
Mahaska County
Pella
Neal) van Hemert
First Reformed Church
League For Service
The
Sunshine Circle
Cadet Beaters Funeral Services Directed by Van Dyk-Duven
Funeral services were held under the direction of the Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home for the individual described as serving as cadet beaters. The notice notes the funeral arrangement and the funeral home responsible for the services.
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van Dyk- Duven Funeral Home
Promote Red Rock Dam With Modern Billboards And Local Promos
Knoxville's Columbus Vaughn wins with ideas to boost Red Rock Dam tourism. Proposes striking highway billboards in marine blues and greens leading into Knoxville, eye catching slogans, brochures, radio tie ins, and strong representation in travel folders and regional publications.
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Knotville Chamber of Commerce
Knoxville
Columbus Vaughn
Knoxville Express
KNIA
Red Rock Lake
Middle ‘West
Iowa
Brucellosis Law Regulates Feeders Entering Iowa Cattle
Extension Director Richard Freeman warns Marion County cattlemen to study the new brucellosis law before importing cattle into Iowa. Dr John B Herrick Iowa State University extension vet notes that female cattle under 21 months may enter under a quarantine up to 12 months, with a possible 120 day extension by written request. Calves under 8 months may be released from feed quarantine if vaccinated, indicated by ear tag and tattoo. Cattle over 21 months entering as feeders must meet dairy and breeding requirements unless sent to an approved market.
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Marion County
Iowa
Richard Freeman
John B. Herrick
Iowa State University
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Knoxville Dam Promotion Plan for a Lake Town Look
City leaders propose a comprehensive revamp to promote Knoxville as a lake town. Ideas include gift shops with postcards and artwork, renamed businesses, lake themed signage, window displays, and posters. initiatives: flowers downtown, contests, meetings, and four lane Highway 92 if possible.
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Knoxville
Esngebartel Brothers
Lakeside Cafe
Red Rock
Firestone
Fishierman’s
Nine Items From the Hottie and Area Visitors
Local social notes recount visits by Mrs. Roefel and Mrs. Martha Van Zante wife and daughter of Newton to Mrs. Marie Romier. Multiple households from Prairie City Allison Otley Knoxville New Sharon Kilduff and Oskaloosa called on relatives. Fishermen from Knoxville enjoyed a Minnesota trip with fish supper. Hospital and nursing home updates mention Mrs Bokhoven and Mrs Wielaard.
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Roefel
Martha van Zante
Newton
Mary Pethoven
Debbie
Ommie
Marie Romier
Myron van Re'in
Viseese
Sae van Wyk
Inga
Hat ‘Dykstra
Prairie City
Gradus Veldhuizens
Sentry Keuning
Marinus Adlb
Nick van Joorn
New Sharon
Roy .Gifford
Ted Emmert
John Elscott
Kiliduff
Willma ‘de’ Boef
Nick van Dyk
Ella Klyn
G. Vander
G. P. Vander Beek
Oskaloosa
Neros of 4 H BB clubs tour day noted
The LP T C 4 Hers held their annual club tour on June 17 from 8 30 a m to about 3 30 pm. Members visited nearly every 4 H ers house during the event reflecting active youth engagement.
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Lp.t.c
Peoria Girls Rally to Beat Blakesburg in 18-Run Spree
The Peoria girls softball team trailed Blakesburg by six before erupting for 18 runs in the fourth inning to win the season opener. Linda De Nooy led Peoria with two singles, two triples and a homer, while Marilyn Bokhoven added a double and a triple. Dorina Van Wyngarden earned the win, striking out two. Blakesburg pitchers combined for nine walks and four strikeouts.
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Peoria
Blakesburg
Peoria Gals
Linda‘ De*Nooy
Marilyn Bokhoven
Dorina “van ‘Wyngarden
Dutch visitors tie Holland and Port Arthur families
Mrs. Charles Vander Beek of Holland Michigan and her husband attended the General Synod meeting and stayed with the Van Mergens. Charles is a nephew of Mrs. Vander Wal. Mr and Mrs H H Brink of Port Arthur Canada and Miss Geke Brink of Overijtal Netherlands joined the group for a few days in the area. Mrs Cornie Spoelstra and children called on Mrs Case Willemsen on Wednesday.
Jamesville club itinerary and county health camp update
On June 25, 1983 the FELLA CHRONICLE group toured Min Park for a potluck lunch then visited Ron Bensink’s house for a short meeting. They discussed demonstrations, fair dates, the health camp, and to bring record books to the next meeting. Ice cream and pop were provided by the club and Mrs. Benisink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min
Ool Park
Ron, Bensink
Ron Bensink
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Duve Funeral Home
Richard A. de Jong
Graceland Cemetery
Lyle Ryan
Black Schippers
Clyde Renaud
John R
Charles L. Vandier Ploeg
Yella
Sarah Brand
Community Nursing Hofe
Lambert
Charles
Katherine
Henry Brand
Dora
Harry Viersen
Marie Lautenback
C.S. van Hemert
Firestone Nylon Tire Bargains
Plymouths
Studebakers
Pe Biasawen
Dodges
Olds
Chryslers
DeSotos
Mercurys
Firestone Double
Ose
Yermes Welles
Firestone Sto
Fireston
Klyn Tire & Battery
Enterpris
Energy
Pella Cooperative Electic Ass'n
Red
Rock Dam
Neros
van Wyngarden
de Nooy
Blakes- Dye
Eakins-and-Warner
Be Chronicle
Thrift Loan CO
North Market ‘Street
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Martin Naaktgeboren
Baste
Sully LY
FORD
Daytona
Riverside
Atlanta
Charlotte
N.C
Orang
Ulrich Motor Company
Broadway
Pella, Iowa
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