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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1955
Page
10
Merle Van Broon advertises oats grown from certified food Ames germ with test results 99 percent purity 99.76 percent and no wood seed. The offer states potential yield over 60 bushels and a phone contact 26 on 14 Pella.
Stewart Kent Roose infant son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Roose of Peoria community was born at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa on Saturday morning March 12 195. Graveside services were held Saturday afternoon at 430 pm in Peoria cemetery conducted by Rev Henry Verduin. Survivors include the parents one sister and three brothers with maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs John J Sturma of Pella.
Josephine Johanna De Wit daughter of Nickolas and Maggie Van Gorp De Wit was born July 27 1887 in Fella Iowa and died March 9 1965 at age 67 years seven months and 10 days She married Peter W Van Gorp on March 14 2012 and had five children William Carl Newton Jeanetta Mae Mrs Jacob Vander Hart and Marvin Franklin with Nicholas Edward and an infant son predeceasing her Also survived by her husband five grandchildren and brothers Frank Henry John Matthew Walter and Paul Funeral services were held March 12 1955 at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home and 2 00 pm at First Christian Reformed Church with burial in Graceland Cemetery
The family expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for many kind deeds shown to Mrs. P. W. Van Gorp during illness and after her death. They acknowledge with gratitude the expressions of sympathy and flowers tendered as tokens of respect.
Mrs Anna Marie Ver Beck Thompson, 64, died Monday at Mahaska Hospital. Born in Pella to Tunis Ver Beck, she lived in Oskaloosa eight years. Survived by husband Albert and two daughters Day McAdoo of Oskaloosa and Howard Vaughn of Knoxville.
Mrs. Wilbur I. Binns of Rose Hill announces her brother Master Sergeant Glen D. Burdick age 43 died March 7 1955 in France from a heart attack while serving in the European theatre He served about 25 years overall including World War II He earned the Purple Heart His survivors include his sister stepfather Will Brooks and two Rozenberg brothers Funeral plans are pending at Powers Funeral Home awaiting body arrival.
Mr and Mrs John Klyn express gratitude to friends neighbors and Sully and Reasner fire departments for assistance after their house fire.
A patient expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for prayers visits gifts flowers and cards received while in Des Moines hospital and during convalescence at home, sincerely appreciating the kindness and best wishes.
To all my friends and relatives I extend sincere thanks for prayers, flowers, cards, and visits during illness and after returning home. Special thanks to Rev. Redeker and Rev. Wm. De Jong for their visits and prayers. Your kindness is deeply appreciated and will be long remembered.
W. 8 Lane at Bonaparte celebrates a half century in the jewelry business. The milestone reflects decades serving local customers with watches rings and precious metals. Ho's 83 stands out as a remembered note in the community.
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