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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1955

Page

4

Baby girl born at Mercy hospital Oskaloosa

Mr and Mrs Anthony Bok hoven became parents to a daughter born Friday at Mercy hospital in Oskaloosa. The mother is Caroline Sturama. The child will grow up with three brothers. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Roose mourn a stillborn baby boy, with graveside rites held Saturday. The mother is Bertha Stursma. A series of local visits and family events are noted, including trips to Grand Rapids, Michigan, and gatherings in Pella for anniversaries and celebrations.

Anthony Bokhoven Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Caroline Sturama Wilbur Roose Bertha Stursma Jong of Blodgett Hospital Grand Rapids Gladys de Rooi Otto Potoven Miahm Jarie Beekhuizen Marilyn del Nancy Nellie Nibbelink Mathilda Vos Roger Beverly Johanna Vos Ruth Vos Edith Vos Sharon Minnie Vander Hart Miters Chi Pella Jim Roos Gerrit Vander Molen Daugh Minnie Roose Nunnikhover Nelson Nibbelink Marion John de Jong Andrew Bandstra Andy Bandstra Lincoln Centre Iowa Gerrit Rus Jennie Rus Avery Wetzig 3Rd Reformed Church Henry Vande Voort John Westercamp William Bandstra Brother Bill Vera Franje Franje John Westercamps Marion Swank Gerrit Roose Harold Ozinga Bertha van Wyk

Monroe News Notes and Local Social Occasions

The Monroe News highlights a miscellaneous shower for Nellie Neef with about 40 guests, gifts and village social updates. It also lists military postings and family events including Dean Kool in Germany, Dean Lille aboard USS Essex, Marvin De Haas earning a good conduct medal, twins born to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Simpson, and various visits, anniversaries, and gatherings in the region.

Twila Ver Dught Shirley Willemsen Ellie Neef Nellie Dean Kool Fulda Germany United Nations Dean 84Th Army Band Dean I. Lille Essex U ‘Ith Tachen Islands Marvin de Haas Marvin Smyrna Tenn Lloyd Herwehe Steven Melvin Simpson Monroe Collins Memorial Knoxville Cecelia Craven LaPorte City Paul Craven Laurence Birkenholtz Des Moines Don Kaldenberg B. Worth Robert Wayne

Summit news notes birthdays weddings and visits shared

Mrs H W Vriezelaar hosted March 12 for daughter Susan Jean Vriezelaar turning four with 12 guests and relatives from Monroe Des Moines Knoxville and Pella attended. Other items mention Nellie Neef shower in Monroe, Martha Maasdam- Paul De Vries wedding, and various visits and family events around Monroe Pella Sully Dunkerton and Des Moines.

John Vrieselaar Susan Jean Sherri Randy Barber Vicki Foster Eljean Amon’ Verought Linda Churchill Debbie Reeves Beth Vriexelaar Sydney Vander Ploeg Kent Vriezelaar David ‘van Dusseldorp Susan Vriexelaar Emma Oldham Monroe Leland’ Balmer H. W. Vriezelaar Fred Forker del Barber Newton Dean Foster Arthur Vriezelsar Max Tool Harold Churchill Roy Vander Ploeg Francis van Dusseldorp Elvin Verought Knoxville Susan Jeanetta Davis Altoona Delphia Rovaart Ethel Rusk Des Moines Irene Hawk Caroline Robert Des Vriezelaars Hawkis Bob Beyer Anne Beyer Pella Elmer Vogelaar Sam Poortinga Peter Breed H. W

Neighborhood party honors Mrs Ralph Donald-Thies

The article notes a gathering with 21 attendees to honor Mrs Ralph Donald-Thies. Guests brought gifts and light refreshments were served. Several send gifts due to absence.

Community notes detail local visits and awards in early spring

The article lists numerous visits and gatherings around Pella and Monroe including families such as the Rozendaals, De Vries, and Vander Hart visiting relatives and hosting events. It notes a SAC Seminal unit achievement award for M Sgt William T. Vriezelaar and honors in the 373rd Bomb Squadron. It also mentions an extension lesson on fabrics and fibers and a future April mental health lesson.

Arthur de ‘Vries Martin van Essen Fairmount Jake Rosendaal Barme Hevelin Linda Bat Dee Moines Richard Sukkel Reasner Jake Rosendaal Marie Rozendaal Pella Rozendaal Doris Franje Mra Rene van Engelhoven Marvi Fan Dusing Vander Hart Monthe Marilyn Olson Summird C. W. de Geus John Vrieselaar Susan William T. Vriexelaar SAC Sohn Vriezelaar Kenelaar Wm. A. Vriexelaar Matthew Olivier Edward Aalbers Peggy Frank Aalbers Prairie City Colfax Harold Vander Hart Monroe Walter Vander Hart Doyle and Francis Dick Kuiper Anthony Arthur de Vries

Des Moines Visit Ties Local Growers Event to Monroe Residents

Mr and Mrs M Ven a Beat Ae Tl Bl Mr and Mrs Arthur De Vile wmily ne and Mrs Harold Churchill of Monroe and Mes idora John Vriexelaar attended a Des Moines Thursday gathering for the Growers Association, aiming to engage with growers and discuss industry matters.

M. Ven Arthur de Vile Wmily Harold Churchill Monroe Mes Idora John Vriexelaar Des Moines

Fatal Iowa crash blamed on driver errors and poor lighting

An Iowa country road wreck left three dead as a driver stalled without flares, another sped 65 mph blinded by approaching headlights, and a third failed to dim lights. The piece argues driving habits and neglected safety practices caused the fatalities.

Iowa Ceedar

Birthday Remembrances and Social Visits at Home for the Aged

On March 12 the Home for the Aged marked Gerrit Gosselink s 82nd birthday. Neighbors and relatives from Otley Des Moines Eddyville New York Milduft Fremont and Leighton called or visited residents including Nellie Kuiper Alicia Elscott Dirk De Bruin and Joe Vanden Heuvel. A second birthday, Cornelius Van Gorp turning 80, was noted for March 13 and the 30th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Dirk Geenen on March 19.

Mark I. Shaw Denver Colo Dean Shaw Florence Fisher Henry Wormhoudt Pella Jack Andeweg H. D. Rhine New ‘Sharon Rhine Dorothy Graham Des Moines Carl Brooker Gerrit Gosselink Raymond van Wyk Myron van’ Wyk C Sen Otley Gerrit ‘van Wyk M. C. de Bruin Leighton Nellie Kuiper Clifford Rawlins Dirk de Bruin Elvin Dykstra Eddyville Mise Jouleney M. Rillahan Moines L. W. Hasselman Fremont Alicia Elscott Gerrit Popma New York M. Popma Frank Healings An Bint Albert van Heukelem Henry G. Bennink Oska- Yoorn Joe Vanden Heuvel

Iowa measures on eggs and toll roads face House debate

Senate actions and House studies outline aims to regulate egg quality and farm pricing while considering toll road proposals and highway funding. The toll road plan spurs contrasts between supporters like C S Van Eaton and opponents led by Robert Bliss, amid broader tax and licensing discussions shaping Iowa transportation policy.

Tell Road Iowa Senate House C. S. van Eaton Sioux City Towa

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