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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1955
Page
2
A roundup of social notes from Ankeny Des Moines and nearby towns. Guests include Mr and Mrs Neal Buen and Mr and Mrs James Dyer. Wedding anniversaries births and hospital updates are listed for area residents with names and locations.
A1/C Robert G. Rietveld serving on Guam is expected to return to the United States in June. He was named Airman of the Month last October and deployed overseas in January 1954. Robert is the son of Mr and Mrs Dick Rietveld, San Francisco, California.
Mr and Mrs Connie Slycord of Galesburg report their son Robert has arrived safely in California at Parks AFB His address is A B Robert D Slycord A F 26793604 3280th BMTS FLT 96 Parks AFB California He would like letters from friends
Formosa Formosa FHTNC Edward D Ryken boilerman third class USN son of Mr and Mrs John Ryken of Pella Iowa is serving aboard destroyer USS Hamner a unit of the 7th Fleet which took part in the evacuation of the Tachens.
Soldiers addresses listed include Robert L. Vande Kieft SN 4381 76 90 Div OB USS Hancock CVA 19 San Diego California Pvt Calvin C Verhoef U 8 66491972 A Btry 247 F A Missile Bn Fort Bliss Texas Pvt Floyd D Van Roekel U S 8 65492702 Go A Sth Med Tk Bn C Ay 5th A D waffee Arkansas Lamp Pvt Virgil E Dykstra U S 55492991 Co G 47th A I Bn 5th Armd Div Camp Chaffee Arkansas
Louis Fischer, famed author on Russia, will discuss The Russian Problem next week. He has long studied the Soviet state and foreign policy, including a history with Germany beginning in 1921 and a noted critique of Stalin and Soviet leaders. He will address peace with Russia and related global affairs.
A veteran correspondent is noted for incisive work in English and Hindi translations in England and India. He has contributed to Reader's Digest and Look and is described as a stimulating lecturer.
Martha Van Steenis 76 years one month and nineteen days born in Brogen died after long life near Oskaloosa then Leighton married William Van Steenis March 3 1897 eight children four survived Murray Bloomfield Mrs Fred Van Maanen Leighton Loren Jacksonville Flo Virgil Oskaloosa sister Minnie Wymore Glen Flora Wis ten grandchildren sixteen great grandchildren moved from Oskaloosa to town united with Evangelical and Reformed Church funeral February 22 1955 at 2 00 p m Evangelical and Reformed Church Oskaloosa burial Porterville Cemetery Pella Cooperative Funeral Home in charge
The family expresses sincere thanks to all who showed kindness after the death of Mrs Martha Van Steenis. They gratefully acknowledge expressions of sympathy and flowers tendered as tokens of respect.
Mrs Ben Van Zante nee Gertie Van Zee dies at 814 East Second Street on February 24 1955 aged 64 years five months and 14 days She was born September 10 1890 in Marion County northwest of Pella daughter of J H P Van Zee and Beike Bensink She married Ben Van Zante April 11 1912 Survived by five brothers Henry Dick Gerrit Gradys all of Pella and John in California and three sisters Nellie Lizzie Mrs John De Wild of Pella and Marie Mrs Gerrit Menning of Grand Haven Michigan Funeral held February 26 1965 at 1:30 pm First Reformed Church Pella Interment Oak Wood Cemetery.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after death. Gratitude is extended to Reverend William De Jong, Mrs. Nellie Niemants, and all who sent expressions of sympathy and flowers.
Mrs Martinus Kamerick formerly Everdena Schut was born June 18 1885 in Amsterdam and died February 20 1955 in Oskaloosa. As a child she came to America with her parents Jacob J Schut and Grace Bertha Van Butsclaar settling in the Pella Velony area near Otley and Leighton. Before marriage she professed her faith.
Natural Science Seminar members traveled to Iowa City to attend a conference on Science and Religion with Dr. William G. Pollard of Oak Ridge as featured speaker. Lectures covered time concepts and non conceptual experience, with sessions by Central College participants and faculty notes on expected publications.
We thank neighbors and friends for their kindness during her illness and after death. We acknowledge gratefully the ministrations of Dr P Y De Jong, expressions of sympathy, and flowers as tokens of respect from those who aided our family.
KEBS the Radio Voice of Central College lists weekly program slots across March detailing Children Hour Church services and church group broadcasts at various Reformed churches along with music features such as Sacred Music Starlight Serenade and Bellevue Hit Parade. Days include Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday with campus highlights and review programs.
A 42 pound male wolf was shot near Center Junction after being tracked by George Hansen and Carl Sechusen for ten miles. A ten dollar bounty was paid at the Anamosa courthouse.
I express sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for visits flowers gifts and prayers in my behalf after hospital stays and return home. your kind deeds for my family were deeply appreciated and will not be forgotten.
We thank friends and relatives who helped make our 50th wedding anniversary a happy occasion. Your presence at our celebration, gifts, and many cards are deeply appreciated. Above all we thank God for his goodness to us all these years. Mr. and Mrs. John Vos.
The Tysseling family expresses sincere gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for prayers deeds and visits during Linda's hospitalization and recovery. They acknowledge gifts cards and expressions of interest shown throughout this time.
Friends and relatives send thanks for the many lovely cards received on our 40th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew De Vries Prairie City Iowa.
A note from Mrs. J. P. Klein at the Home for the Aged expresses gratitude for prayers, cards, letters, and flowers received during hospitalization in Des Moines and after returning to the Home in Pella. The message thanks relatives and friends for their kindness and best wishes.
Sincere thanks to all who helped make our Golden Wedding in Rivernary memorable. Mr and Mrs Henry Van Roekel extend appreciation to family friends and neighbors for their support and well wishes in Monroe Iowa.
Mrs. Agnes E. Weyerse expresses gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for cards flowers and visits while in Mercy Hospital and after returning home her thanks are long remembered.
A notice from John Daryl, Mr and Mrs John W Vander Kraats, and siblings expresses heartfelt sympathy and thanks with flowers sent in memory of Edna Vander Kraats. Recounts support from father son and brother and 10 Reverend oe for his com Forting words and brapere.
In the Wartburg game Bob Adix scored 23 points, matching his earlier 11 against Vander Linden, while Central fell behind after Wartburg built a lead. Ver Hoef opened the scoring, Wartburg led most of the game, and Central narrowed early in the second half before the visitors extended the margin. Manussier sank 10 of 12 free throws to reach 93 for the conference, breaking last year's record of 92.
National 4 H Club Week runs March 5 to 13 with 605 members in Marion County. Among them 269 belong to the Agricultural club and 231 to the Home Economics club as posters and displays appear in local merchant windows.
The Head Heart and Hand organization, accepted in 1923, promotes leadership and service for youths ages 10 to 21. Meetings occur monthly, with volunteer leaders guiding clubs. Members gain responsibility to become better citizens locally and globally, aiming to eradicate discrimination as echoed by Bernard Baruch. Rankin and Eugene Harvey cited as involved figures.
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