Local News Briefs From Pella Area Obituaries and Births
A string of brief notes from the Pella, Leighton, and Mahaska region reports births, hospital stays, and local visits. Dena Roovart of Omaha entered Ludington Nursing Home in Oska loosa with her siblings. Albert De Bruin's baby boy born at Mahaska hospital Monday night. they have two other children. Daniel Vin Gorp seeks medical treatment at Mercy hospital Ostabor. Mr Warry Ketels and daughter discharged from Mercy. Louise Branning and baby daughter homeward. Claren Van Rookel and baby boy left Mercy for home. A Milwanker, Wis. bassist visits relatives. Mrs John A Klyn severely injured February 23 and bedridden. William Black en route from Milwaukee to California visits Pella. Mrs Earl BAM, long employed at Mildwanker Journal, to Westwood Til Press in Los Angeles. Black family heads to California. Till praised for Milwaukee work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dena Roovart
Omaha
Indaw
Fred Hesselink
Ludington
Oskaloosa
Albert de Bruin
Pella
Mahaska Hospital
Daniel
John Vin Gorp
Mercy Hospital
Ostabor
Warry Ketels
Mercy
Louise Branning
Claren van Rookel
Leighton
Gorp
Milwanker
Wis
John A. Klyn
William
Bill) Black
Wisconsin
Los
California
Earl
Bam
Mildwanker Journal
Weetwood Til
Los Angles
Hlack
Till
Milwaukee
Pella Community Briefs Highlight Local Fraternity News
Bill Lankelma, Drake University freshman in commerce and finance, joins Alpha Tau Omega at Drake. Several residents update on health and travel including Mrs Artie Van Dusseldorp with a broken wrist, John Van Gorp discharged from Mercy Hospital, and Marvin H. Van Dusseldorp improving from tonsillitis. Ottawa University honors student Eugene DeWild earns first-semester honors. John and Gertrude Vander Zyl plan to move to Pella. Card Van Dusseldorp returns to Central College after mumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Lankelma
John W. Lankelma
Pella
Alpha Tau Ome
Drake University
Des Moines
Drake
Lankelma
College of Commerce and Finance
Artie van Dusseldorp
Henry
Leighton
Daniel
John van Gorp
Mercy Hospital
Oskalee
Dickie Brandente
Wilbur Huger
Newton
Virgil Klein
Monroe
Mises Viola Niemant
Davis Teter
Or Versiven
Herrie
John M. Buwalda
Maxine Hendrix
University Hospital of Town City
Gertrude Vander Plow
Monterey
California
Edward
Marvin H. van Dusseldorp
George Pinches
Davenport
Iowa
Canada
J. J. Hesselink
Holland
Nebraska
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Arie Verought
Prairie City
Ayn Vander Ploeg
Ota University
Ottawa
Kansas
Eugene DeWild
GM. DeWild
University St
Ottawa University
John E. Vander Zyl
Oskaloosa
North Main Street
Nellie Vriezelang
P. TI. van Gorp
Vander Zyls
John
Central Supply Company
Vander Zyt
Gertrude Synhorst
Van_ Dusseldorp
Central College
Lobbyists and Budget Concerns Highlight Economic Debate
In a chamber discussion cited by OF C. Heard Smith, emphasis rests on exposing lobbyist influence as hundreds operate in Washington seeking favorable laws. He notes 1948 lobby spending exceeded five million dollars and contrasts budget growth from Hoover era to a projected forty six billion with new taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lobb
Chambers of Commerce
Washington
Congress
Smith
Hoover
Obituary for Harmon J. Robertus of Pella Iowa
Harmon J. Robertus born 1867 in Pella Iowa died February 23 1849 in Des Moines hospital at age 12 years one month He led a Christian life and was converted in early manhood He leaves three sisters May Amma Blinkers Nettie Van Haaten and others plus half siblings and many relatives Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 pm from the Home Gutknecht in Oakwood Cemetery Card of Thanks from his brothers and sisters expresses gratitude to Pella community and neighbors for support and flowers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon J. Robertus
Danton
1867
Des Moines
Iowa
Fis
Pella
Harmon D
HL. Stok
Kaford
Des Maines
Hh van Syde
Tell
Will Robertus
Des Mond
John Robertis
H. J. Stoker
Gutknecht
Oakwood
Andrew Hoogland’s obituary notices aging 70 in Iowa
Andrew Hoogland born October 7, 1878 near Otley Iowa died February 26, 1949 at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Iowa aged 70 years 4 months 19 days. He lived at the Home for the Aged for the past year and attended Monroe Baptist Church later joining the Pella church. Funeral held March 1 at 2 p.m. at the Home for the Aged. interment Oakwood Cemetery. Survivors include brothers John Monroe C J Oa California Jake Inglewood several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to D Geenen and friends at the Home for the Aged for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hooglat Hoogland
Cecilia Helinga
Otley
Towa
Mercy
Home For
Rev
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemetery
Infant Liter Stillborn at Ma Haska Hospital
A baby boy was stillborn to Mr and Mrs Lester Liter at Ma Haska hospital Oskaloosa on Sunday February 27 1949 A graveside service was held at Oakland cemetery on Tuesday March 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Liter
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Oakland Cemetery
Death of Henry Groenenboom in Oskaloosa
Eight year old Henry Groenenboom died at his home in Oskaloosa. Funeral services will be held Thursday March 8 at Powers Funeral Home in Oskaloosa with burial in Forest Cemetery there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Groenenboom
Oskaloosa
U S Chamber of Commerce aims to inform local chambers
A speaker described the U S Chamber of Commerce as a national network of 2900 city and town chambers with 79 in town. He outlined free factual leaflets on House and Senate business, urging local chambers to form legislative committees to study reports and engage lawmakers with letters supporting or opposing bills. The audience at Pella received the plan appreciatively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Pella
U. S
House
Senate
Central Lost Two Close Games on Final Road Trip
Central end of cage season with a 39 to 5 defeat at Luther after a prior 50 to 8 loss to Wartburg. Vehlan led Luther with 18 points to boost his three year total to 1, leading Luther to the win. Central seniors Stan Borgman Clair Brown and Burt Voss played final games, Brown remembered for scoring punch and Bergman for a 48 point partnership in a prior game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Inn
Cents
Central
Stan Borgman
Aftel
Cent
Burt i
Colorful Farm Film Program Sponsored Here Aims Gala Show
A colorful program features two color sound films for farmers and families on March 8 at 7 30 p m in Pella High School. Sponsored by Pella I Company and Pella Supply Co, the event includes home talent entertainment and free admission tickets with reserved seats. The films, This Heritage of Ours and Reasons for the Seasons, highlight America’s growth and agriculture and show how modern machinery aids farming through seasonal cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella I Company
Minneapoline
Pella High School
Pella Supply Co
America
Oregon Trail
Alam
Cornice van Roekel
Adv
Bill Alley Survives Red Rock Fire After Stove Blast
A Red Rock house owned by William Alley burned after an oil stove exploded as he started breakfast. Alley suffered burns to his right hand head and face while the Monroe fire department and Deputy Loren Jarman assisted him. He was treated in Knoxville and given clothes and lodging for the night. The Knoxville Journal notes Alley is a long time local fisherman known for his curling hair and blue ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Rock
William Alley
Monroe
Alley
Loren Jarman
Knoxville
Jarman
Legislative advisor Smith Delivers Notable Washington Talk
Smith spoke for over an hour and answered questions after a very engaging meeting. He presented well and demonstrated deep knowledge of Washington and lawmakers, reflecting his role as a legislative advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Washington
Third Reformed Church Worship and Sermon Series
The church announces Bible-school hour at 10:45 am and worship services with a sermon series titled The Revelation of Jesus Christ. The evening program includes Moments of Muse at 7:22 pm and Gospel Duets by Thelma Van Zee and Jawtin Menninga. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
Thelma van Zee
Jawtin Menninga
Evangels and services fill a Baptist and Bible hall week
A church schedule lists morning worship and Sunday School at 11:45, a special communion service, and evening evangelistic rites led by Evangelist Moore and co laborers through next Sunday. GOSPEL HALL hosts Bible classes, Lord's Supper, and a Bible talk by Mr. Pinches with sermon topics on faithful ministers and ministers of Satan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Open Bible
C. C. Anderson
Marrles Moore
Evangelist Moore
Gospel Hall
T. Pinches
James G. St
Pinches
Satan
First Reformed Church Service Schedule with Mar 9
A church notice lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Parables of Jesus and Morning worship at 10 45 a m on Jesus Facing Calvary then Evening praise. Junior and Intermediate Christian Endeavor meet in the afternoon and Senior Endeavor in the evening. Wednesday March 9th includes a Day of Prayer for Harvest and Industry with Come thou with us and we will do thee good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Jesus
Calvary
Junior Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Senior Christian Endeavor
Second Reformed Church Service Schedule and Lent Themes
Edward H. W. Tanis presides at Second Reformed Church with 10 45 Sunday School and 7 30 Lent service. Sermons titled Confirmed Consecrated Seated and Words Associated with Our Lord Suffering lead the Lent series. Junior and intermediate classes listed with leaders Marion Judy Cock tary of Young Women's Work in the Denomination. Continuous Sunday evening messages cover Saddened Strengthened Betrayed and other themes through April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Spencer Grand
630 College
Miss Marion
Judy Cock
Marc
Mass at St Mary Catholic Church Sundays at eight
The notice announces Mass at St Mary Catholic Church every Sunday morning at 8:00 o'clock, inviting parishioners and visitors to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary Catholic
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Sheriff's Office
Jim van Hemert
Marion County
Hear
Church of Open Bible
Prine School House
John Deere
de Laval
J. B. Vander Beek
Gene Harper
Lewis van Mersbergen
Auds
Tom Brown
C. Heard Smith
Iee
Wormhoudts
Bigelow, Gulestan, Firth and
Downs
Wormhoudt Furniture Store
Harmon
Rebertus
Andrew Hoogland
D. Geenen
Mr. Hoogland
Bill Alley
Randi
Second Reformed Church
Edward HW. Tanis
Colfax Sale Company
Poland
Farrow
Pella Sale Company
Pellla Save Company
Vander Zyl Bros. & van Zante, Auds
Pella National Bank
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