Dental Health Award to Pella School Children
The Lincoln school intermediate grades received a permanent plaque from the Town State Dental Association for a ten year record of dental care. The 83 percent examination rate and repairs completed led to the award, shared with eight state schools on a nine year period. Superintendent C C Buerkens accepted for the district in Dr Walton’s absence with Roy Reith accepting for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Town State Dental Association
Children’s Dental Health Week
Martin Walton
Knoxville
C. C. Buerkens
Roy Reith
Headache cure through neck harness revival noted
Colliers notes a 1954 revival of neck stretching harness therapy for migraine relief. Dr Braaf of Lebanon Hospital New York advocates nerve pressure relief as key, tracing practice to early chiropractors though modern science seeks precise nerve impulse flow. Braaf predicts broader chiropractic discoveries benefiting disease prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colliers
Braaf
Lebanon Hospital
New York
Local wedding unites Gladys Lanser and Russell Stravers
Gladys Viola Lanser and Russell Lee Stravers wed February 28 at the Christian Reform Church in Sully in a double ring ceremony attended by 150 guests. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anne Lanser of Searsboro. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Stravers of Lynnville. They will live on a farm north of Lynnville after a trip to Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Lee Stravers
Gladys
Lanser ‘Wellhouse
Studio
Gladys Viola Lanser
Anne J. Lanser
Searsboro
Gilbert Stravers
Lynnville
Harold Bossenbrook
Pella
Christian Reformed
Alvin Langer
Larry Jansen
Clarence de Boot
New Cases Involving Divorces And Debts
Ruby Stevenson files for divorce from Ere E Stevenson. Moffit Farm Equip Co sues Gerald and Cleo Viers on account. Genevieve Faith Smith sues George Smith Jr for divorce. Shirley Larson sues Rudolph Larson for divorce. Blanche Kading and others in a matter with Grace Dix On and Ger aldine Kading versus Gene Bane for declaratory judgment. Thris F Kaster sues Joseph L Ferkin and Wayne W Thock Morton for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Stevenson
Ere E. Stevenson
Moffit Farm Equip. Co
Gerald & Cleo Viers
Genevieve Faith Smith
George Smith, Jr
Shirley Larson
Rudolph Larson
Blanche Kading
R. H. Kading
Vera L. Kading
Grace Dixon
Howard L. Kading
Geraldine Kading
Gene Bane
Thris F. Kaster
Joseph L. Ferkin
Wayne W. Thockmorton
Dena Den Hartog 1878 1962 Obituary from Pella Iowa
Dena Den Hartog born June 3 1878 in Pella Iowa daughter of William and Gertrude Kaars Den Hartog married Dick H Weyers in 1905. She lived in Pella farmed then moved to the Home for the Aged in 1948 later in De Jong Nursing Home Knoxville. Husband died August 21 1960. She died March 2 1962 at University Hospital Town City aged 83. Survived by nieces nephews and other relatives. Funeral March 5 by Rev Harmon Wierenga at Van Dyk-Duven Chapel burial Oakwood Cemetery Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dena den Hartog
William
Gertrude Kaars den Hartog
Pella
Iowa
Dick H. Weyers
de Jong
Knoxville
Weyers
University Hospital
Town City
John
Henry
Cornelius
Den
Hartog
Dave
John A
John C
William J
Gerald T. den Hartog
Oakwood
Mrs. Bessie Brooks 1873 1962 Funeral Rites Held
Mrs. Bessie Brooks, born January 6 1873 in Pella Iowa, died February 23 1962 in Des Moines at age 89. Funeral services February 27 1962 at Van Dyke Duven Funeral Home with Rev Everett G Ward officiating. Former Pella Methodist teacher of 47 years, survived by daughter Lois Tart. one daughter Helen predeceased. Casket bearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Brooks
van “Dyke
Ed van Gorp
Brooks
Methodist Church
Pella
Harvey W. Beyer 1896 1962 obituary
Word reached Mrs. Jennie A. Beyer on March 1 that her son Harvey W. Beyer 65 of Long Beach California died after a lingering illness. He was unmarried and resided with his brother Paul at 1882 Pasadena Ave Long Beach for six months. Surviving are four brothers Paul Carl both of Long Beach Dr Daniel Beyer and Dr Robert Beyer of Fort Worth Texas and two sisters Mrs Leni Bachman Onawa Iowa and Mrs Harold Veenstra of Pella. Funeral services were held Saturday in Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie A. Beyer
Harvey W. Beyer
Long Beach
California
Beyer
Paul
Pasadena Ave
Carl
Daniel Beyer
Robert Beyer
Fort Worth
Texas
Leni
Edna
Wayne Cade 1936 1962 obituary notice
Wayne Lee Cade son of Grace and Elton Cade was born December 2 1936 in Harvey Iowa. He married Delores Ann Ver Meer on January 6 1960 and they had one son Curtis Lee. He died February 24 1962 at age 25 at his home in Pella. He is survived by his wife Delores son Curtis Lee his parents two sisters Betty and Irene and one brother Henry J Cade, with additional family listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Lee
Grace
Elton Cade
Harvey
Iowa
Delores Ann Ver Meer
Curtis Lee
Wayne
Hazel St
Pella
Delores
Betty
Verlin Slycord
Newton
Irene
Wm. Roger
Oskaloosa
Henry J. Cade
Community Birthday and Anniversary Gatherings Noted in Lynnville
Lynnville residents hosted a turkey dinner for February birth month celebrants Arlo and Virginia Van Hoever Penny Schultz and Timmy Schultz with cake by Mrs. Wilbur Stanley. Harry Williams and his wife marked their 57th anniversary and his 81st birthday on February 19. Other relatives joined from Montezuma Bethel and Monroe as news of a tragic death at age 92 shocked the town. Open house for A R Meredith’s 60th wedding anniversary is planned March 4 at the Lynnville Friends church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Schultz
Arlo
Penhy
Virginia van Hoever
Sonja
Timmy Schultz
Wilbur Stanley
Arlo van Hoeven
Penny
Danny
Virginia
Montezuma
Minnie van Genderen
Lavern Jones
Kevin
Harry Williams
Williams
Alverta Ratcliff
Harris Wagaman
Carol
Dale Brush
Walter Ratcliff
Monroe
Lynnville
Dale Ratcliff
Bethel
Lerd Fritz
Lloydeana Sparks
Thompson Beauty School
Des Moines
Richard Jay
Jeffrey
Gregory
Altoona
Charles Barker
Dwan
Gwen
Beth
Mary
Martha
Harry Garbison
Milo
Indianole
Cliff Crews
Arl Crews
Bradley
Stacey
Arlo van Hoover
Penni
Town
Doyle Schulte
Timmy
Roy Watson
Searsboro
Rev
J. W. Garbison
James
R. E. Sparks
Stephen
Susan
Lauri
Mrs Nina Van Gorp 1886 1962 obituary and community notes
Obituary for Nina Van Gorp born Nina Sadler in Wayne Virginia who died February 26 1962 in Mountain View California at age 75. Funeral March 8 at Van Dyk Duven chapel Pella officiated by Rev E G Ward. Survived by two children Virginia Burkman of Los Altos and Peter of Palo Alto three grandchildren three sisters and two brothers. Burial Oakwood cemetery Pella. Also notes on family visitors meetings and various local notices and social events in Pella and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor M. Burkman
Los Altos
Calif
Peter
Palo Alto
Nina van Gorp
Mountain View
California
Mountain View Hospital
Fred Lankelma
Pella
Emma Edmond
Ames
Virgilia Gladstone
Des Moines
H. H. Sadler
W. W. Sadler
Sheldn Gladstone
Dean Sadler
Harold Heslinga
Gerald Robertson
A. Peterson
Claude Garrost
Oakwood Cemetery
Otley News Otley closing sale and moves to Pella home
Mr Jasper De Rad held a closing out sale on February 22 and moved to 809 Independence St in Pella on February 23. He has long lived near Fifield. Mrs Gerrit Van Wyke spent two weeks with her son Myron Van Wyke. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs Roy Karr and Bill Karr and family was held at Otley Schoolhouse as they plan Monroe moves. Various church events and social visits followed, includes a linen shower for Miss Dorothy Uitermark from Oskaloosa and a hospital note for Ernest Boat via Seg Sepeerle Bee Hospital. The entry ends with Elmer Tukker visiting Norman Robus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper de Rad
Pella
Independence St
de Raad
Fifield
Gerrit van Wyke
Myron van Wyke
Otley School
Roy Karr
Monroe
Bill
Minnie Breen
Carl Frahn
Des Moines
Otley Reformed Church
Stall
Ernest Boat
Seg Sepeerle
Bee ‘Hospital
Bill Uitermarkt
Dorothy Uitermarkt
Oskaloosa
Norman Robus
Franklin Brom
Henry Naaktgeboren
Jake Snellers
William Kelderman
Johanna Bogeard
Jennie Vander Kolk
Henry Qadé
Roy de Bruin
Roy de Bruin and “Linda, Mrs. Everet de Vries, Mrs. Janet Naaktgeboren
Ronda
Hampton
Kenneth Heschke
Elmer Tukker
Otley notes travel plans and local events
The Van Wyks and Verwers family families head to Florida for a short vacation. The Farmers Cooperative Exchange of Otley held its annual meeting with an all day session and lunch served by Otley Reformed Church ladies. A Cancer Society Education Committee film, There were Two Women, will be shown at Ot school on Tuesday March 6 at 2:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies offered. all ladies urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vada Penner
Good Will Club
Elsie Renaud
Fenner
Oda McCoy
Ollie Vander Kamp
Mesdames
Alverta
Madge Dunsbergen
Muriel Conn
Mary Brown
Pansy Hudson
Retha Lewis
Nellie Varble
Valentine
Verle Neitzel
Muscatine
Friends Church
Ralph Evans
Community Hospital
Grinnell
Farmers Cooperative Exchange of
Otley
Gerrit den Hartog
Bradenton
Florida
Iowa
American Cancer Society
Otschool House
Young Hall suffers fourth broken arm in fall
North English youth Jon Hall, a member of four siblings, recently broke his arm after plunging about 12 feet from a corn crib to a cement driveway. Four Hall children have now combined for eight broken arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Hall
Hall
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Public Safety Bldg
Izaak Walton League
The
Pella Jaycees
Sully
Chr
Marvin Vande Voort
Velma Stravers
Sandra Stravers
Virgil Lanser
Melvin Harthorn
Melvin
Bossenbroek
Clarence de Boef
John de Boef
Velma Jansen
Lilly
Valley
Mildred Vander Zyl
Fonda 2Ylstra
Phyllis , Jansen
James Snidkye Rozenboom
Leona Harthorn
Roy van Kooten
Larry Kooistra
Larry Lanser
Carrol van Wyk
Donald Rozenboom
Norman Schuring
Harold van Wyk
Missouri
Pella Christian High School
General Telephone Co
Ivan Vos
Mower Service
Sobituary
Wayne Lee Cade
Brom Hatchery
Lynnville News
Ben Cade
Lavilla
Ednesday
John A. de Kruyter
van Dyk-Duveh
Harry Vander Veer
Richard Jones
John E. Bloodsworth
Gysbert van Weelden
Melvin Petersma
Derald Glenn Zickel
C. A. Blair
F. R. Mellins Jr
Given Johnson
Everett Fenner
Womens Club
Ada Stanley
Millard Sparks
Glen Brignon
L. E. Wagamon
Russell Gosselink
Wm. Gray
Fred Johnson
George Washington
Elsie Sparks
Dwight Bailey
Nellie Davis
T. E. Fitzpatrick
David Gertsma
Cecil Gertsma
Norman Hu
Sherry Geurts
Ver Steegt
Kelley
Karla
Ray Ver Steeg
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Lynnville-Sully
St. Louis
Ray Jay
Wichita
Kansas
Ruth Jay
Dick Dunsbergen
Federal Discount Corp
North Market Street
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Martin Naaktgeboren
Leighton, Ed van Gilst
Otley News
Mrs
Chas. Vander Kolk
Lewis van Wyk
Twyla
William Verwers
Polk County Federal Savings & Loan Assh
Polk County
Pella Sale Barn
Guernsey
Wilbert Vande Lune
Bruxvoort
Wayne van Wyk
Henry Rus
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