Local notices from Pella and surrounding area
Community news lists residents moving homes, hospital births and dismissals, health notes, and travels. W. Willemson moves to 1000 Franklin St. Neal Van Veen baby boy discharged. Dale Gosselink family visits in Omaha. Tunis Kempkes returns from New York to serve on world relief committee. Allen and Leonard Allen on winter vacation in Florida. multiple Shilling and Kuyk family events. Max Kuyk relocates to Pella to join family business. MacNaughton family moves to Pella. Kaldenberg leg surgery and address for letters. Brom car accident in Midland Texas with Mrs Brom hospitalized and son Ray with updates. church call accepted for Third Reformed by Redeker. Gezel family weekend in Pella. surgeries and dismissals at Mercy/Oskaloosa. new car licenses in Knoxville. Mrs S F Cole visiting via Sioux City and Sigourney. Mrs Bruinekool recovering in Town Methodist. Mrs Neal Randall visiting from Colorado. Mrs Jake Vogelaar ill. Langerak in Florida. Veenman return from Iowa Methodist Hospital. Bill Wallace and Len Kaldenburg in University Hospital. Mrs Marion Toom Jr heads to San Antonio.
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W. Willemson
East Third Street
Louise ‘van der Meide
Franklin St
Neal van Veen
Mahhaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Dale Gosselink
Gradys Klein
Glenn van Zee
Omaha
Nebraska
Tunis Kempkes
New York City
World Relief
the Reformed Church In America
Leonard Allen
Florida
Pella
Allen MacNaughton
Waterloo
Iowa
Tom Carlson
Columbus Street
MacNaughton
John van Dyk
van Dyk
Macton
Len Kaldenberg
University Hospital
Towa City
Towa
Barney Brom
California
Midland
Texas
Ray Brom
Ray
Third Reformed Church
Russell J. Redeker
Spring Lake
Mich
Prescott Steenhoek
Church Board
Louis J. van Vark
Reasner
Mercy
Gerrit van Kooten
Leighton
Mahaska
Knoxville
S. J. Steenhoek
Willys
Del
Ray de Haan
John van Arkel
International
S. F. Cole
Mildred
Sioux City
Sigourney
Wm. Bruinekool
Neal Randall
Georgetown
Colorado
Robert Randall
Bismark
N. Dakota
Jake Vogelaar
Meyer Langerak
Leona Vander Linden
Orlando
J. Veenman
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Bill Wallace
Iowa City
Wallace
Len Kaldenburg
Marion Toom Jr
San Antonio
Local Moves Reported Across Iowa Routes and Farms
Names listed show multiple residents changing addresses and farms across central Iowa. Reuben Steenhoek shifts from Pella Route 2 to Prairie City, Harold Vander Hart moves to Connie Van Wyk farm on Route 1, Ernest Van Haaften relocates from 98 Peace Street to 910 East, Lambert Nieuwland advances to Farmers Union service station management, Chris Wickhart moves from Route 2 New Sharon to Leighton, Gerald Meppelink travels from Route 2 Pella to Route Gerrit A Klynae Otley to Reasnor, Plate Bros. transport from Otley to Rose Hill, Towa, and Robert Rozenboom moves Monroe to Reasnor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben C. Steenhoek
Pella
Prairie City
Harold G. Vander Hart
Connie van Wyk
Ernest van Haaften
Peace Street
Lambert Nieuwland
Bette 2
Broadway
Mr. Nieuwland
Farmers Union
Chris Wickhart
New Sharon
Leighton
Gerald, Meppelink
Gerrit A
Early planting and rust-tolerant oats shield crown rust
The best protection against crown rust in oats is to plant early and plant a variety that is tolerant to the rust.
Superintendent Buerkens Attends National Confab in St Louis
Supt C C Buerkens returned from a five day National Convention of superintendents and school administrators in St Louis. Speaker lineup included Senator Estes Kefauver. He notes group conferences and clinics addressed common problems. Emphasis on ethics moral values in youth and democracy concerns amid scandals. Discussed school finances new buildings and recruiting teachers to meet rising enrollments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buerkens
St. Louis
Estes Kefauver
Vander Wal Implement Company Takes Over Local Oil Station
The Vander Wal Implement Company took over operation of the oil station at 405 East Franklin Street on March 1. Paul Mep pelink, who ran the station, will still operate the tank wagon delivery service and accept orders at the same phone number, 497. The station remains in the same building with the office. proprietors are Jake Vander Wal and William A. Van Zee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vander Wal Implement Company
East
Franklin Street
Paul Meppelink
Mr. Meppelink
Jake Vander Wal
William A. van Zee
Dutchmen Alumni Shine In Exhibition Scoring Display
Junior Dunkin led the Dutchmen alumni with 17 points mostly on layups from intercepted passes. Dean Van Zee and Borgman added 12 and 11 points. Alumni listed include Stan Borgman Dean Van Zee Dick Shultz Ed Kool Fred Heerema Carl Wehde and Tom Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkin
Dean van Zee
Borgman
Stan Borgman
Dick Shultz
Ed Kool
Fred Heerema
Carl Wehde
Tom Stuart
Central
Valentines Day Triplets Born to Anderson Family
The Louis J. Anderson family of Marshalltown welcomed a set of triplet sons at Deaconess Hospital exactly on Valentines Day. Their daughter Vicky, aged 18 months, completes the family with a young sibling set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Anderson
Marshalltown
Deaconness Hospital
Anderson’s
Vicky
Our Men in Military Service Hoksbergen Birthday Notice
Pfc Harold E Hoksbergen now in Korea with a few days R and R in Japan spent time with cousin Alvin Hoksbergen and missionary homes. His birthday is March 31 with address U S 55094928 Co B 839th E A B APO 970 c o Postmaster San Francisco Calif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoksbergen
Pfc
Harold E. Hoksbergen
Korea
Japan
Alvin Hoksbergen
Harold
U. 8. 55094928 Co
San Francisco
Calif
Visits From Aged Home Residents Across Town
The Home for the Aged reports visits by John Langstraat family, Paul Langstraat, Pete an Pol, Albertha Te, Ralph Kuiper, Leendert Langstraat, Frank Healings, EaShee Wine, Mrs Sedre, Mrs Albert Van Heukelom, Earl Eckerman, Wayne Overholtzer of Tingley, and C N Weeda. J W Van Gorp is in bed two weeks with high blood pressure and unable to eat. Peter Vos is ill with flu. many others also ill with flu. George De Boer not well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Langstraat
Paul Langstraat
Pete ‘An Pol
Albertha Te
Ralph Kuiper
Leendert Langstraat
Frank Healings
Earl Eckerman
Wayne Overholtzer
Tingley
C. N. Weeda
J. W. van Gorp
Peter Vos
George de Boer
Holland Dutch Evangelists Begin Ten Day Open Bible Event
Rev and Mrs John Groen of Parsons Kansas lead a ten day evangelistic effort at Open Bible Church in Pella with nightly services at 745 pm Topics include What Think Ye of Christ When God Meets Ri sia Behind the 38th Parallel and The Christ War Questions addressed Should Nations declare War Can a Christian be a conscientious objector Is our hope a warless world Location is in Pella with former Sheldon Iowa residents feeling at home The program also features the musical portion of the services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Groen
Parsons
Kansas
Groen
Sheldon
Iowa
Pella
Green
Christ
God
Risia
Attorney General Urges Strong Enforcement Drive
The attorney general urged wholehearted support for enforcement officers from local to state levels. He cited gains from cracking gambling networks, including two million dollars weekly diverted from criminals. He praised police self respect restored by enforcing anti gambling laws and noted rising sales tax receipts and a drop in divorce after closing joints. He urged backing of police, mayor, county attorney, sheriff, and state officers to keep Iowa safe from crime. The speech drew applause and broad farmer attendance at chamber dinner.
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Larson
Iowa
Cards of Thanks for 25th Anniversary in Peoria Iowa
Mr and Mrs John Van Gorp thank friends near and far for gifts and cards on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary celebrated February 28 in Peoria Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Gorp
Peoria
Iowa
Wedding Anniversary Gratitude From Franje Jonker Family
Mr and Mrs Peter Franje of New Sharon Iowa thank relatives and friends for remembering them on their 25th wedding anniversary. They also express appreciation to many friends and relatives who helped celebrate their 40th anniversary with visits cards and gifts. Mr and Mrs Peter C Jonker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Franje
New Sharon
Iowa
Peter C. Jonker
Thanks for help after our baby's death
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and aid after the loss of our baby boy ish to thank, in particular Rev J Geels for his ministrations, Mr and Mrs Jacob De Vries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Geels
Jacob de Vries
Thanks for thoughts during hospital stay in Des Moines
Mrs. James Veenman of Pella expresses gratitude for cards flowers and visits during her hospital stay in Des Moines. She was encouraged by the support and hopes to thank everyone personally later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
James Veenman
Pella
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Lambert Ver Meer
A note of gratitude to relatives and friends for prayers while in hospital and after returning home. Appreciation is expressed for cards flowers gifts and visits that aided the writer during recovery. Pella Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert Ver Meer
Pella
Second Century At Knoxville Observes Mrs Sullivan
Mrs Mary Sullivan began her second century at Knoxville as she marked her 100th birthday on February 10. She was nine years old when the Civil War began, highlighting a long life connected to local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Mary Sullivan
Picnic at Pool Park Promises Chicken for Merchants
Report notes low prices for fowl now, but merchants expect chicken next summer at the annual Pool Park picnic, signaling continued supply and upbeat plans for the event.
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Pool Park
Revival Services and Bible Studies at C Church
Special revival nightly at 7:45 except Saturday with morning worship at 11:00 led by evangelist John Green. Overcomer's Hour at 6:30 p.m. panel by four ministers. Dutch evangelists Rev C Groen in charge with "The Christian and War" theme. Bible School at 9:30, Lord's Supper at 10:30, gospel service at 7:30 with "The Lord of Glory Before Two Human Tribunals." Bible talk Thursday at 7 m. "God's Greatest Workmanship" reference.
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C. C. Anderson
Inday
John Green
Overcomer
Groen
George T
Pinches
Sunday services and classes schedule at Third Church
The schedule lists Sunday School at 9 30 am with lesson Paul a Prisoner for Christ. worship at 10 45 am The Sunday Mortuary in charge of Rev T O. Junior C E 10 45 am. 6 30 pm Intermediate C E 6 30 pm Senior and College C E. 7 80 pm Evening Sea Service led by Dr W. Wednesday 7 pm prayer aps led by Rev T Baker. Temple Time radio broadcast at 2 pm on Sunday on Station KXEL Waterloo Iowa with Rev H Bast moderator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Christ
Mort Tie
Erma Jean Roorda
T. Baker
Third Church
Temple Time
Church In America
KXEL
Waterloo
Jows
H. Bast
Radio Pasor
Mass at St Mary Catholic Sunday Morning
St Mary Catholic Church schedules Mass Sunday morning at 8 00 o clock with services ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary Catholic
Second Reformed Church Activities and Services
Edward H. Tanis, minister, leads Sunday School at 9:80 and other church programs. Praide Revival at 2:00, Junior C. E. at 6:80, Intermediate C. E. at 6:80, Senior C. E. at 6:80, Wednesday prayer for crops and industry at 1:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Tanis
C. E
Prayer and worship schedule at Haverkam Sandy Minister EEam church
Morning worship at 9:45 a.m. features Suffering Servant theme and evening praise under Cal- The Shadow. Junior Christian Endeavor and both intermediate and senior branches meet. At 2:00 p.m. Wednesday the annual Day of Prayer for Harvest and Industry services are held.
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Aaeieny
Haverkam
Sandy
Eeam
Prones
Christ
Sin
Cal- the Shadow
Dr. Mason Olcott Heads to India on Government Mission
Dr. Mason Olcott plans a month’s departure for India to join Clifford Willson’s staff and advise on the Rural Development Program’s educational aspects as part of a 100 million dollar effort to boost food production public health and adult education. Mrs. Olcott will follow in October after duties at Mountain Rest Massachusetts. The Olcotts previously lived in Pella while he taught at Central College from 1941 to 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Olcott
India
Clifford Willson
U. S
Olcott
Mountain Rest
Massachusetts
Olcotts
Pella
Central College
Notices for school board and legislative caucus
Announcement urges schools to consider World Book encyclopedia and offers a demonstration by calling Green 609. Democratic caucus for Lake Prairie Township and Pella city set for Friday March 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall.
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Lake Prairie Township
Pella City
the Legion Hall
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