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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1963
Page
1
Local residents report a flurry of visits and returns from California and other states. Edith Van Maren and Henry Rhynsburger family attended Dick Rhynsburger’s funeral in Pella while other relatives travel between Des Moines Oskaloosa Fort Dodge and Tempe California.
The Womens Adult Class Council for 1963 64 was announced at the annual potluck dinner held Monday night by the class in the Homecomaking Dept of the Pella Community High School. Chairman is Mrs Joe Schutte and members include Mrs Kenneth Jansen Mrs Donald Metcalf Mrs Jacob Vander Linden and Mrs Vernon Van Gorp.
A publisher argues the newspaper remains the only trusted medium for making buying decisions, stressing its comprehensive local coverage, verified ads, and analyst columns. The piece contends readers rely on print for product reviews, price checks, and community recommendations.
Mrs. Dora Rowenhorst entered Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa Sunday. Mrs. Ernest Steenhoek entered Mahaska Hospital the first of the week. Mrs. Gertrude Van Vark underwent major surgery last Saturday and is progressing at Iowa Lutheran in Des Moines. Arne Van Eck of Pella admitted Monday March 4. Arthur Gaass of Oskaloosa dismissed March 4. James Jones of Pella dismissed March 4. Miss Sue Ann Vos of Leighton admitted March 5. Mrs. Maggie Wielard of Pella admitted March 5. Verlan De Zwarte of Pella admitted March 5. Mrs. Lloyd Anderson of Pella admitted March 5. James Jones of Pella dismissed March 5. Julie Ustermarkt hospitalized in Des Moines and now home recovering.
Dr. S Y Tyree a visiting scientist and chemistry professor from University of North Carolina will visit Central College March 11 and 12 as part of the American Chemical Society Visiting Scientist Program He will speak at a special convocation on Tuesday March 12 and discuss aqueous aggregation of inorganic ions and hydrous metal halides Tyree earned his BS and PhD from MIT.
Dr Johnson from Minnesota on campus speaks at an all college education event Tuesday at 9 50 am. He will lecture to special classes and meet students and faculty interested in anthropology and archaeology on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Home for the Aged Auxiliary plans a bazaar and bake sale next Thursday March 14 starting at 1 15 p m. Handwork and baked goods will be on display and for sale. The Auxiliary also accepts donations of sale and bazaar goods. The public is invited.
Otley reporters note Bob Grandin's several days in Rochester clinic and Marcia Vogelaar visiting parents while attending Simpson College. Air Force enrollment for Larry Kingery follows completion of ALB schooling in Des Moines. Farmers Coop meeting at Otley school features entertainment and lunch served by Otley Reformed church ladies with dividend checks and favors. Mrs Wayne An brings father Jord Ruby home from Sigourney for a week plus stay. Maxine Essendon of Sigourney undergoes goiter operation at Iowa City. Local visits include Gerrit and Loren Witzenburg families in Laurens Leighton Cedar Rapids Newton and Waterloo trips. Bernice Griffith accompanies Wittenburgs to Waterloo. Mrs Bernie Van Roekel recovering from surgery.
F D Kilburn pastor of the Tulip City Gospel Mission in downtown Pella announces that old time revival meetings will be held each evening. The message emphasizes traditional gospel preaching and community participation in a downtown venue.
Dick Rhynsburger aged 90 died February 22 in Bellflower California after a life in Pella where he ran the family produce business. He was born April 2 1872 married Sophia LeCocq in 1894 in Pella and had two children Edith Van Maren and Henry Now living in San Diego. Surviving grandchildren great grandchildren and a sister were listed. wife died in 1937. Burial followed at a local chapel with Rev Harmon Wierenga officiating. Former residents Mogeldaro and Rudy Uitiel mentioned among relatives.
The Easter Seal drive opens this week with 800,000 mailings in Iowa and runs through Easter Sunday April 14. Reuben Schakel, Easter Seal chairman for Pella and Lake Prairie Township, urges residents to contribute using the included return envelope. Funds support therapy, braces, wheelchairs, Camp Sunnyside, and services for crippled children and adults. about 90 percent stays in Iowa while the rest aids national programs. The 42nd year of service marks expanding needs and costs.
Sully News reports visits by Mrs Tunis Blom and others from Sioux Center and local residents. Harold Ra chiff services attended by guests, with Mrs Graham recovering from surgery at Methodist Hospital. WCTU to meet March 12 at Mrs John Van Gorp’s home in Sully.
The Women's Federated Club hosts a community bridge and canasta event at the Country Club on Friday March 22 at 8 p.m. to raise funds for Camp Fire in Pella. Tickets cost 1 and are sold by Federated Club members. call president Mrs Ek Overman at 33880 if not contacted. No prizes due to slow response. all proceeds go toward the $1,000 Camp Fire drive.
A crippled child named Tommy, once mute and unable to walk, regains movement and speech through persistent care. The piece emphasizes hope and the role of money in supporting rehabilitation, urging readers to contribute.
The 53 member Central College Community Orchestra directed by Raymond Comstock will perform at the Junior High School Auditorium Sunday at 3 PM. It includes 13 Oskaloosa residents and will present its winter concert with a spring show planned for May 4.
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