Des Moines Lutheran Graduation Weekend Echoes Family Ties
Joan Ruth Ver Meer completes nursing training at Town Lutheran Hospital Des Moines and attends a graduation service at St John’s Lutheran Church. Family members including Paul Ver Meer and Dorothy Ver Meer join the observance as local events connect with church and auxiliary activities in Des Moines and Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Ruth Ver Mose
Mro
Paul Ver Meer
Town Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Sans Fon Atelack
Cory Fee
Mite Tell
St. John's Lutheran Church
Weertz
Pactor
St. John
Mr. Baul
Dorothy
Mr Vowelaar
Monty
Lutheran Church of
Des Maine
Samuel Miller
Obituary for Arthur Brack of Pella and Des Moines
Arthur Brack son of Nelli William Brack born June 10 in Pella Iowa died February 20 1948 at Broadlawns Hospital Des Moines at 14 years 8 months 8 days He survived by his mother four sisters MaBel Vande Veer Grace Voyee Nellie Woods Heletta Bierman three brothers Ledyard Boyd Town and John Albin He also leaves nieces and nephews He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and the VFW and a World War I veteran who served 13 months in the South Pacific Funeral services were held March 3 1948 at 2 p m from the Cooperative Home for Funerals Rev Mr William Winstead officiated Burial in Oakwood cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brack
Nelli William Brack
Pella
Iowa
Andy Quay
Broadlawns Hospital
Des Moines
M. Wm. Brack
Mabel Vande Veer
Grace Voyee
Nellie Woods
Heletta Bierman
Dex Moines
Ledyard
Boyd
Town
John
Albin
Nephie
Eagles Lodge
V.F.W
South Pacific
Card of Thanks for condolences after loss
We thank friends and neighbors who came to our assistance and showed kindness during our loss of my son, our brother, and uncle. Signed by Mrs. Wm. Black and family, children and grandchildren.
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Wm. Black
Nicholas Van Vliet dies at 90 in Pella heart attack
Nicholas Van Vliet born July 25 1867 on a farm near Pella married Maggie Vander Wilt in 1876. Survived by six children two wives N N Van Vliet and Kate Eysink, 22 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren. He worked in shoemaking banking and later died March 1 1948 after a heart attack funeral March 3 1948 at Van Dyk Funeral Home. Interment in Graceland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas van Viet
Pella
Maggie Vander Wilt
Jacob
Mary van de Kamp
Gilman
Iowa
John van Vliet
Nelle Vander Linden
Leighton
Carrie Baron
Sam van Vliet
Indianolg
van Dyk
Clifford W. Brown
Des Moines
Graceland Cemetery
Obituary thanks for kindness shown to Nicholas Van Vliet
Neighbors who were kind to and thoughtful of the comfort of our dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather during his short illness and who offered assistance after his death. We acknowledge grateful expressions of sympathy and flowers sent as tokens of respect and regard.
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Nicholas van Vliet
Arie G. van Zee
Arie G Van Zee dies at 77 in Pella Iowa
Arie G Van Zee born October 27 1870 in Pella Iowa died February 28 1948 at 600 Main St age 77 with wife four children and six grandchildren. Funeral March 2 1948 at 1 30 pm at Third Reformed Church officiated by Rev L J Horst. Interment Oakwood cemetery.
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Arie G. van Zee
Gerrit G. van Zee
Pella
Iowa
Main St
Ben
Minneapoli Minn
Artie
Dave den Hartog
Junella
Clarence Bogaard
Jean
Cornelius Muyskens
Ambler
Penna
Beverley den Hartog
Dirk
Don
Joan
Douwe Muyskens
Dicles G. van Zee
Third Reformed Church
L. J. Horst
Oakwood Cemetery
Family thanks neighbors for support after death of Arie G. Van Zee
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for kindness during illness and death of Arie G. Van Zee and acknowledges sympathy and flowers sent as tokens of regard.
Wed in Oskaloosa Church Miss Nieuwsma Marries Hoksbergen
In Oskaloosa's Christian Reformed Church on February 3 1948 Wed Janella Nieuwsma daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerrit Nieuwsma and Albert James Hoksbergen son of Mr and Mrs Tunis Hoksbergen united in a double ring ceremony. Rev B W Van Houten and Rev C De Leeuw officiated. The wedding featured a white gown with lace trim a fingertip veil red rose and white carnation bouquet and navy blue dresses for mothers. A Dutch style reception followed for about 180 guests with a live course meal and a tiered cake topped by a miniature bride and groom played by relatives. The couple will reside near Tracy where the groom farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janella Niewssma
Gerrit Nieuwsma
Oskaloosa
Alebert James Hoksbergen
Tunis Hoksbergen
Oskaloosa Christian Reformed Church
Wilma Wyngarden
Miss Wyngarden
Jeanella Grace van Dyk
van Dyk
B. W. van Houten
C. de Leeuw
Kathryn Rath Hoksbergen
Mary Alice “van Houten
Donald Vander Linden
John
Marvin Enghers
Irene
Luella Roozeboom
Johanna Stam
Adeline van Me Hergen
Leona Bloem
Beulah
Josephine de Groote
Joann Kooy
Henry Meinders
Fred van Dyk
John Roozeboom
Jake Meinder
Henry G. Nieuwsma
Henry Nieuwsma
William Vander Horst
Tracy
Junella Nieuwama
Albert James Holabergen
Christian Reformed Church of
Kathryn Ruth Holabergen
Mary Alice van Houten
Nicuwsmas
Mrs F W Mathes Rites Planned After Illness
Mrs. F. W. Mathes aged 74 died at her home two miles north of Pella after a short illness on March 3. Born November 26, 1876 in Amana Iowa she lived in the area for many years. Funeral arrangements were not set at press time awaiting word from West Coast relatives. A fuller life story will appear in the Chronicle on March 11.
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F. W. Mathes
Pella
Amana
Iowa
Jacob H Schakel dies in Long Beach at 65
Relatives in Pella mourn the death of Jacob H Schakel who died February 23 in Long Beach California after a brief illness. He was born January 1883 and lived many years with Shell Oil in Long Beach. Survived by daughter Bernice and son Ray, plus a wife Marie Wichart of Pella. Funeral held February 26 at Mottell's Chapel with burial at Westminster Memorial Park.
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Long Beach
California
Jacob Fl. Schakel
Pella
Mr. Schakel
Shell Oil Company
Gunbry Avenue
Margaret
Steve Grandin
Vlsie
Paul Vander Zyl
Edward
Harry Schukel
Mottell’s Chapel
Gradus Vander Linden
Hynes
Harold Agal
Gene Driskill
Westminster Memorial Park
Warden Captures Large Wolf After Two Day Chase
Warren county game warden Don Krieble tracked a big female wolf for two days and cornered it about four miles from the start. The 85 pound animal is blamed for killing over 40 sheep since last July on the W. B. Davis farm.
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Don Krieble
Warren County
W. B
Governors Invite Eight States to Central College Premiere
Pella and Central College plan to host governors of eight Midwest states for the premiere of Deep Are the Roots by Gow and d Usseau on March 11. Miss Cunera Van Emmerik announced invitations to Randahl Mickelson Peterson Donnelly Green Rennebohm Youngdahl Blue. Tickets go on sale March 6 with reserved seats at 80 cents for two performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Central College
Mid-Western
Cunera van Emmerik
Fred G. Randahl
North Dakota
George D. Mickelson
South Dakot
Val Peterson
Nebraska
Phil M. Donnelly
Missouri
Dwight H. Green
Illinois
Oscar Rennebohm
Wisconsin
Luther — W. Youngdahl
Minnesota
Robert D. Blue
Jaws
Central
Roots
James Gow
Arnaud d’ Usseau
the Chronicle
Tysseling
Tysseling’s
World Government Talk Aims At United Nations Rule
John Hesselink of Central College spoke to Rotary Club about world federalists and a world government. He described goals for voluntary power surrender, international law, and a world security force within UN framework. Jealousy and sovereignty fears loom as nations debate Palestine and peace. Elmer Ogren will discuss Scouting affairs at the next Rotary meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johuthority
Palestine
Ohio
Rotary Club
John Hesselink
Central College
World Federalists
Jice
John
Fortune Mirrazine
Unites
Hesselink
United Nations
Assembly
Security Council
Rotary
Elmer Ogren
Tall Corn Council
Scout
Marion County
Pella
Three Babies Born at Sacred Heart LeMars
Three babies arrived at Sacred Heart hospital in LeMars last month on a Friday the 15th. All are reported to be healthy and thriving.
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Sacred Heart Hospital
LeMars
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joan Ruth Ver Meer
Legion Auxiliary
Scion Hall
Beryl Vanden Berg
Dia
Red Cross
Conn Klein
Denne Vande Voort
Pelle
Varslen
Caifornia
Cherry Lane Shoes
Oxfords
Oskaloosa Church
Nieuwsma
Hoksbergen
Harry Fitch
Jacob H, Schakel
Westminster Presbyterian Church of
Evelyn Marshall
Bella
Lucile
Evelyn
Chronicle
Les Sadler
Lowa
Main Street
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