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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1945

Page

4

Obituary for Jane Van Haaften of Marion County

Jane Van Haaften born 1871 near Pella Marion County died February 28 1945 at 73 The married Marinus D Van Haaften on February 28 1895 Their two sons David and Marion Van Haaften lived Monroe Indiana Surviving husband two sons three grandchildren a sister in Leighton Iowa a brother Mea M De Reus in Leighton and other relatives She was a devout member of the Third Reform Church Funeral services were held March 2 1945 at the Co operative Funeral Chapel and at the First Christian Reformed Church Interment Oakwood Cemetery Porterville nearby

Jane van Haaften Marinus de Reus Katharina Tol Marion Pella Aust Rd Marinus D. van Haaften David Marion van Haaften Monroe John van Benjamie City Mea M. de Reus Leighton Town Arthur Anne Deens Nancy van Halen Annie den Burger Nellie Korver Marie Burgycraff Grandyon Infon Hansence Co-operative Funeral Chapel J. Borst Dobn Ver Meer N.J. Meinders Andrew Or Louw J.C. de Bruin Reuben Schakel L. Overbergen Arnold Tatveld Jaeob van Dusseldorp Marion A.toom Jerry Vander Sehel Abram Dykstra Oakwood Cemete

Card of Thanks for Mrs. M D Van Haaften

The Van Haaften family thanks friends and neighbors for support after the death of Mrs. M D Van Haaften. Grateful to Reverend L Borst for comfort and to those offering sympathy and flowers. Signed Marinus D Van Haaften David Van Haaften Marion Van Haaften and Mrs MoM De Reus John Van Rentum.

M.D. van Haaften L. Borst Marinus D. van Haaften David van Haaften Marion van Haaften Mom. de Reus Tohn van Rentum

Cornelia Colyn born near Pella Iowa dies in Oskaloosa

Cornelia Colyn daughter of Jacob Colyn and Pieternella De Haun born near Pella Iowa on November She passed March 1 1945 at Carpenter Nursing Home Oskaloosa at age SL y 3 months and 23 days. Last surviving of ten children she grew up in Pella and joined the First Reformed Church as a girl remaining a faithful member for almost 59 years. She served as Sunday school teacher and Moonlight Mission Band member for many years. A cheerful person loved by all. Survived by one sister-in-law Rev J Colyn of Santa Anna California five nieces three nephews and other relatives. Funeral services held Monday March 1845 at 2 pm Van Dyke Funeral Home with Rev Haverkamp. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Nieces and nephews thank all who aided her and expressed sympathy.

Nelian Colyn Jacob Colyn Pieternella de Haun Pella Iowa Carpenter Oskaloosa April Reformed Church Moonlight Mission Band Rev J. Colyn Santa Anna Calif van Dyke Haverkamp Oakwood Cemetery

John R Van Zee obituary moves to final rest in Pella circle

John Roland Van Zee 83, a lifelong farmer and Dutch immigrant, died March 25 at home with family in Pella after returning from Redlands California. He arrived in 1889 with relatives, married twice, leaving a daughter Mattie and four grandchildren, plus siblings and in law kin. He was a devout Christian who maintained his faith across years.

John Roland van Zee Antone Mo van Zee Wilbel Nick Vander Ploeg America Havin Netherlands Pella Commuity Redlands Calif Jenneka van Zee Mattie Gertrude van Zee Neyenesch Dorothy Pfe John Roland Philippines Gertrude Charles Aart de Kock Pella Peter Synhorst Oskaloosa Wm. Vander Wilt K. R. van Zee Tone van Zee Gove van Zee Walla van’ Ee Prarie ‘Ity Art Puintje Blom

Obituary for John R. Van Zee Honoring Kind Supporters

Mr. and Mrs N Vander Plog and Children express gratitude to neighbors ads and relatives who were kind during John R. Van Zee s long illness and after his death. They thank all who offered sympathy by card letter and floral tokens and acknowledge aid from those who assisted the family.

John R. van Zee N. Vander Plog

Waldo H Plotts former Russell resident dies in Davenport

Waldo Harold Plots formerly of Russell Iowa died Friday morning February 22 in Davenport Iowa from Phenomena Coccus Mine illness aged 60 years 10 months and something. He married Sylvia Francis Ruser August 11 1919 in Conesville and lived in Russell where he was active in church and civic groups including Eastern Star White Shrine and Russell Masonic Lodge of which he was once Master. He survived by Francis Plotts two brothers and one sister with many relatives. He spent most of his life in Russell later years in Pustington Davenport and held a Davenport job in the Titernal department. Services were held at Conesville with Rev Thompson and Miss Hilda Ong singing Rock of Ages. Interment at Conesville cemetery.

Waldo Harold Plots Russell Iowa Davenport Order of the Eastern Star White Shrine Ord Ar Iton Russell Masonic Lodge Waldo Harald Plots Thomas Edward and Alvina McCurdy Plots Town Su i Francis Plotts Joseph Plots Rus Kans City Kansas City Us.n Waldo Pustington Department of Titernal Ke Conesville Res Thompson Russell Yterian Church Hilda Kelly McKee Austin Forrest Bebh Elton Williams Walter Meredith Hert Wolfe Conesville Cemetery

Local Social Notices From Chene Elscott Area

Mrs Guy Elscott and Carroll helped move to the home vacated by the Henry Mel family with Harry Williams Jennett and Harold Benson visiting Neal Fansen and Mrs John Nikkel. Harold Geurts LaVonne John Renaud James Re and LaVerne dined with Jobe Wiens Paul De Jon e at Harrison VerSteegh residence. Vick May Benson staying with grandparents Mel and Harry Williams. Jessie Hil and miscellaneous visitors.

Chene Elscott Guy Elscott Carroll Henry Mel Harry. Williams Jennett Harold Benson John Nikkel Joe Sonerry Neal Fansen Sully Virgil Beason Harold Beason Harry Willliams Walter Harold Geurts LaVonne John Renaud James Re LaVerne Jobe Wiens Paul de Jone Harrison Ver Steegh Haron Scott Thurs Cornie Dunsbergen Vick May Benson Mel Harry Williams Jessie Hil

Pella Baptist Church Plans Special Meetings

Pella Baptist Church led by Pastor A A Swanson invites Sunday School at 9:30, Morning Worship 10:45 featuring classes seated with teachers. Evening service at 7:30, Youth Meetings 6:30, Wednesday midweek at 7. Special week starting March 18 with Rev V Ib of Des Moines as Watch details in the Chronicle.

Pella Baptist Church

Renewal Through Public Worship at Second Reformed Church

Sunday School at 10:45. Morning worship led by guest preacher Rev. C De Brain of India. Mrs C De Brain Hedrens spoke. Threefold Olive and other groups listed. Leader George Culhou charted topics for the session.

Second Reformed Church Vanden Berg de Brain India de Brain Hedrens Dunior Coe George Culhou

First Reformed Church Discipleship Schedule

Morning worship at 820 am features The Cross in the Old Testament IV The Brazen Serpent. Evening Praise presents Vision of the Gate of Heaven.

First Reformed Church Iham Hopam

OPEN BIBLE CHURCH Rev Wim Christopulos Pastor Schedule

The Open Bible Church presents weekly prayer meetings Tuesday at 8 00 pm and Thursday at 00 pm with testimonies and messages by Pastor Wim Christopulos. Sunday features prayer meeting Sunday School and morning worship at 11 00 am. Evangelistic service at 10 00 am with special music by the pastor and wife aimed at all Christians and sinners.

Open Bible Church Wim Christopulos Dorens Win van. Dyke Resain Mitchel M. Sun God

Gospel Hall Weekly Services and Broadcast Schedule

Gospel Hall announces events led by T. Pinches. 10:00 am Bible class on The Seed Plot of the Bible. 11:00 am Lord's Supper and Ministry. 12:18 pm broadcast over KBIZ. 7:00 pm The Gospel Service on Gods Perfect Picture of Redemption. 8:00 pm Thursday March TH. Pinches to speak on The Seven Fold Ministry of the Holy Spirit.

T. Pinches KBIZ Pinches

Third Reformed Church Service Notice

Borst minister leads Bible School hour and worship service. Topic The Cost of Discipleship. Christian Endeavors focus on Renewal Through Public Worship with Jane Rozendaal as leader. Evening service recalls Jesus saving. all cordially invited.

Third Reformed Church Borst Servie Jane Rozendaal Tho Pan Jesus

Visits Reported at Home for the Aged

Mrs Gerrit Van Heukelem and Mrs Gerrit Sueller called on Mrs M Van Gorp and the Lange families. Dirk Lang Strait and Connie Lang Strait with two children visited. Mr Avie Klein and family called on Mrs Henry Kool. Leon Van Rees and Elizabeth Van Rees with daughter Betty also visited. Geurt Van Hal and Jake Van Hat stopped by Peter Brand and Miss Mary Brand of Sully.

Gerrit van Heukelem Gerrit Sueller M. van Gorp Arie Vander Linden Dirk Langstrait Connie Langstrat M Pew Pel Langestrastt Avie Klein Ct Mes Henry den Marto A. den Hartog C. den Hartog Peter Lubberden Henry Kool Leon van Rees Elizabeth van Rees Betty Geurt van Hal Jake van Hat Peter Jacob IT Brand of Sully Mary Brand

Dairy Industry Sets Higher 1945 Production Goals

Dairy producers and processors project stronger contributions to the war effort. US milk output reached record levels in late 1944 with forecasts of more than 119.5 billion pounds for the year if November December rates hold. Civilian needs may shift toward more cheese and less butter as feed and cattle conditions improve.

United States National Dairy Council Fisehtings Quartermaster Corps

Fur Harvest in 1944 Reaches Million Dollar Value

During the open season 655,042 animals were trapped by 13,344 licensed trappers plus an undetermined number on private land without licenses. The average value of fur bearers, excluding mink, was lower than the prior period, with total value around two million dollars.

Pery

All Time High Fur Bearer Take and Species Parade

Year records show fur bearers reaching an all time high with 979,315 pelts worth 2,961,462.55 dollars. Margrats led in both count and value with 462,275 pelts valued at 918,118.25 dollars. Mink ranked second with 48,825 skins totaling 772,612.50 dollars. Fox and beaver show increases, red foxes up by nearly a thousand from 1944 to 1943, while beaver data remain incomplete with 247 skins checked versus 235 previously.

New Lettuce Slobot Slobolt Aids Home Gardens

A Department of Agriculture announce a new summer leaf lettuce called slobolt. It withstands midsummer heat without bolting, enabling multiple weekly harvests from the same plants. Plants set 10 to 12 inches apart, only basal leaves used as they reach double size. Frilled light green leaves with a wrinkled sav ed effect. Seeds are hl a

Department of Agriculture Sloholt

Help the Red Cross War Fund Support

Help the Red Cross War Fund provide plasma and whole blood for the wounded. It funds more than 6,000 trained workers with troops abroad, nurses, home nursing, nutrition, first aid, and water safety, and prepares disaster relief through chapters. Give so the Red Cross may carry on throughout the year.

Red Cross War Fund Red Cr Red Cross

Breeding Cows to Freshen Every 12 Months Urged

Iowa State College dairy specialist Dwight Espe advises farmers to dry cows for six to eight weeks, but aims to freshen cows on a 12 month schedule. Monitor heat dates from two months after calving until bred, ensure health, and call a vet if not settled by the second or third cycle. Even with challenges, many cows can freshen about every 15 months, though long calving intervals raise feed costs.

Dwight Espe Iowa State College

Thurk Baby Returns Home From St. Cloud Hospital

Maple Lake Minnesota reports Henry Thurk and wife rejoice as their infant returns home Friday after a bout with double pneumonia at St. Cloud hospital. Also, John Dalman was hospitalized in Buffalo with pleurisy after a brief home stay post appendectomy. Ronald Alan Dalman born to Reynold Klemz and spouse weighing 9 pounds, Frances Plaggerman moves to Chicago for work, and Mrs John Van Dorp and baby are mentioned.

Christena Rozenberg Henry Thurk St. Cloud Hospital John Dalman Buffalo Hospital Reynold Klemz Ronald Alan Frances Plaggerman Chicago John van Dorp

Local Social News and Health Notes

Willis John returned home from St. Cloud hospital on Thursday. Henry Mol and son Chris visited Grays in Minneapolis last weekend. Lucille Vandergen traveled to Grand Rapids Michigan to visit relatives. A sleigh ride party Friday night ended with an evening at Jake Mel's home. Egbert Kuiper cut two fingers. doctor stitched. Henry J Schut and Andrew Schut families visited Harry in Hastings hospital. health reported not good. They also visited Clarence Hoekstra in Minneapolis. Chris Mol Sr. remains in St Cloud hospital with renewed pain. Mrs. Peter Hamm died Friday evening at her home.

Willis John St. Cloud Hospital Henry Mol Chris Robert Grays Minneapolis Lucille Vandergen Grand Rapids Mich Jake Mel Egbert Kuiper Henry J. Schut Andrew Schut Hastings Minn Andrew Harry Clarence Hoekstra Chris Mol Sr St Cloud Hospital Peter Hamm

Red Cross surgical dressings pace world coverage

Red Cross volunteers have produced 1.6 billion surgical dressings since Pearl Harbor. If laid end to end they could encircle the globe with a strip 18 feet wide around the equator.

Red Cross Pearl Harbor Equator

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. D. van Haaften First Christian Reformed Church van Dyk Jistian Reformed Church Revinco Verhulat Porterville Cemetery Cornelia Colyn Waldo H. Plotts Case News Oskaloosa Sale Pavilion Oskaloosa Sales Company Harold Lisk Towa Maple Lake, Minn Colfax Sale Company Miller and Hitchler Newton Colfax Sales Company Bell and Clippinger First National Bank of Colfax Sale Earl Shields Jack The Smith Jones Miller
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