Weekend visitors and Easter gatherings across Pella area
Readers note a parade of weekend guests across Pella and nearby towns including Purdue instructor Paul in West Lafayette Indiana, Alvin Van Dyk at Centerville Junior College, Dr. Van Dahm at Edwardsville Illinois, and Tom Waechter in Bloomington Indiana. Many relatives and friends share meals and celebrations for Easter week. local churches, nursing training, and college affiliations cited among the lively social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Nollen
Paul
Purdue University
West LaFayette
Ind
Alvin van Dyk
Centerville Junior College
John Praathart
Thomas van Dahm
Ruth
Edwardsville, IL
B. L. Flikkema
van Dahm
Central College
State University Oflinois
Tom Waechter
University of Indiana
Bloomington
Donald Waechter
Hospital admissions and transfers in Des Moines area
Des Moines area patients enter Still Hospital and Community Nursing Home with multiple admissions and transfers. Mrs Irvin Jessma scheduled for Tuesday surgery in Des Moines. Others include David Bruinexvol and Gary Kuiper in Pella, and Mrs William Bailey in Knoxville, all noting admission or transfer dates from March 18 to 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Jessma
Still Hospital
Des Moines
Daniel Dieleman
Pella
Knitting Class Registration Set for March 26
Registration for an eight week knitting class for beginners will be held at the American Legion Building Thursday March 26 from 7 30 to 9 00 p m under directions of Miss Doris Lee. The Recreation Commission sponsors the class to learn knitting for youths and adults with meetings once a week starting in April from 7 to 9 p m. A $4.00 registration fee applies. those unable to attend can enroll by calling MA 8 4571 the evening of March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
The
Recreation Commission
Doris Lee
Repair work begins in remaining section of Pella Christian high
Workmen last week repaired the portion saved from the January fire at Pella Christian High. A March 16 meeting authorized the repair of the main unit, to be built on a cost plus labor basis by De Jong Construction of Pella. The new 27,612 square foot unit is estimated at 380,000 with equipment about 328,000. insurance provides 245,000 plus 38,000 for furnishings. Donations total 20,000, with 316?5000 needed above insurance. Construction aims to start as funds allow, with some classes hoped by September.
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Pella Christian High School
Pella Christian High School — Society
de Jong Construction Company of
Pella
Grant W. Voorhees
Architects
Associated
Paul de Jong
Henry Wielard 77 services Monday at church and cemetery
Funeral services for Henry Wielard age 77 were held Monday at 1 30 p m at the Second Christian Reformed church with burial in Oakwood cemetery Family prayer services were at Pella Garden chapel at 1 00 p m Monday Wielard died at home Friday March 20 An obituary will appear later in the Chronicle
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Second Christian Reformed Church
Henry Wielard
Oakwood Cemetery
Pella Garden
The
Chronicle
Ella Boat rites today in Otley and Pella
Funeral services for Ea Boat wife of Andrew Boat of Otley will be held today at 1 30 p m in the Pella Garden Chapel followed by church services at Otley Reformed Church at 2 00 p m with Rev John Staal and Rev R A De Jorg officiating Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery An obituary will appear in a later issue of the Chronicle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea Boat
Andrew Boat
Otley
Pella Garden
Otley Reformed Church
John Staal
R. A. de Jorg
Oakwood Cemetery
The
Chronicle
Tipton Woman Clara Britcher Celebrates 100th Birthday
Mrs. Clara Britcher of Tipton was honored on her 100th birthday at an open house held at the Tipton Legion hall with friends and neighbors marking the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Britcher
Tipton
Tipton Legion Hall
Pella High to Present Spring Musical On April 2
Pella High School will stage its annual spring musical on April 2 at 7 30 pm in the Junior High Auditorium. Adventure and girls clubs will perform songs from Sound of Music and Alice in Wonderland and the Mixed Chorus will feature a medley from Flower Drum Song with a Chinese themed stage setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audventur
Tackle Board Idea For Clean Gear Display
A Pella Chronicle item from March 24 1964 suggests crafting a tackle board to organize lures and gear. Cut plywood to wall size, glue cork sheets, and insert hooks to keep equipment clean and rust free.
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Jocals
Nancy Vander Pol
University of Iowa
Robert Menning
Dan Hoogenakker
Pearl van Peursem
Albert Lea
Minn
Arvin Hoogenakker
Marvin Hiemstra
Mrs
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New York
Werne
Gene den Hartog
Gertrude den Hartog
Aberlene Ver Heul
Racine, Wis
Dick Ver Heul
Lilly Meulpolder
Lena Vogelaar
Joe Smorenberg
Bess Hoeksema
Marie Rugaard
May Vande Noord
C. Vogelaar
Elmer Vogelaar
Marcia
Lenora
Vande Noord
Charles
David
Bob Wielard
Bobby
le Ann
Clarence Vogelaar
Barbara
Mel
Melvin Fagen
Chiltren
Vien
Eastern O
Melvin Vos
cLimce Boot
Te Farmers Coop Ange
Tela
Iowa Association of Bookkeepers
Fae
Farmers Geners Daaleimng
Virginia Ikingers
Otee
Clarey van Waardhunen
Monroe Coop Exchange
Veo
Jacob Vander Molen
Palla
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Florida
Roc van Heukelem
Noceo
Caliid
Rey
Ralph van Rieenen
Kalamazoo
Mich
van Heukelem
H. 0. Wormhoudt
Gary T. Vogelaar
California
Arizona
Wormhoudts
Kamp
Alfred
Newport Beach
Vogelaar
Gary
Mary Kleinjan
Elbert van Corp of
Brenda Kay
Junior Prestey
Knoxville
Cleatis Hershey
Sarah Vos
Fred Veenstra
Sam Sedrel
Josephine Westra
Ben Petersma
Leon Ray
David Bruine Rool
Geover Plummer
Pleasantville
Mary Olsthoorn
Judy Terpstra
Lawrence Kephart
Steven Budding
Morris van Willigen
Stoffel Vander Hart
Evalene Aalbers
William A. Wilson
Oskaloosa
Leonard Voss
Richard de Jong
James Craig
United States Steel
F. B. Denburger & Son
Leighton
Thrift Loan CO
North Market Street
Iowa
Martin Naaktgeboren
David Bruinexvol
Gary Kuiper
Jacob de Ronde
William J. Bailey
Nettie Gennen
Albert de Jong
Stoffel Vander Hart of
Co-Op
Larry VanderWerff
Felco
Cooperative
Farmers’ Co-op Exch
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Alfred and
Reasner
Larry
Pella Christian High
de Jong
Ella
Ton Reiley
Pella High
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