Local News Roundup of Community Visits and Health
Mrs. Bert De Bruyn shows slow recovery at home while several families host guests from Lynnville Des Moines Grinnell Ames Okmulgee and Grand Rapids. Local residents travel for hospital care surgery and business trips as families announce births moves illnesses and social visits across Pella and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert de Bruyn
Clair Gifford
Bruce Gause
Philip and
Beverly
Lynnville
Iowa
Wayne Pas
John
Des Moines
J. W. Vander Linden
W. L. Hasselman
Okmulgee
Okla
Pella
Ed van Toorn
Sin Hmmaehe
Pin
Central Rated Well In Iowa State Forensic Tourney
Central College hosted the state forensic tournament at Buena Vista College Storm Lake last Friday and Saturday. Bette Brunsting from Hull won a superior in poetry reading from Charles Davenport's My Country. Arlen Salangmore from Hagweee New Jersey placed in the men’s section with two poetry front Nathan at men’s, Norma Stephenton from Bleck won excellent in women’s oratory. Mary Buwalda from Pella Alvin Poppen from Sioux Center and Wendell from Columbia earned excellent ratings. Several others received good ratings in extemporaneous speaking and men’s oratory. Central College will host the state tournament next year bringing about 100 students from 13 to 14 schools. Represented schools included Buena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Bette Brunsting
Hull
Tows
Charles Davenport
Mary ‘Buwalda
Pella
Alvin Poppen
Sioux Center
Iowa
Ay Wendell
Columbia
Heulah Roorda
Marilyn Berkseth
Bull
Wisconsin
Dave de Nelsky
Indianola
Monsoor Sedaret
Iran
Buena
Twilight Walk enthralls packed audience at Douwstra Chapel
The crowd reacts intensely to the suspenseful play Twilight Walk 2.0 in Douwstra Chapel. Viewers gasp and whisper warnings to a potential victim as a large ensemble delivers a forceful criminology themed performance. The production, praised for its tension and realism, is regarded as a vivid living lecture on crime prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douwstra Chapel
Goethed
Egek
Aan Ee
Gacreer
York City
Strong and
Sion
College Musical Program at Chapel Sunday Afternoon
The College Fine Arts Festival presents a Collegium Musicum recital Sunday March 28 at 4:00 p.m. in Douwstra Chapel featuring choir anthems by Byrd and Gibbons sung by the A Cappella Choir under Laurence Grooters, with instrumental ensembles spanning Gabrieli to Mozart, directed by Marvin Thostenson and Robert Smith. Performances include piano organ harpsichord selections and Baroque works edited by Beth Gosselink Shiriep Glewen Nelle Deone Aeta De The public is urged to attend on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Grooters
Gabrieli
Mozart
Geraldine Vander Pol
Mary Buwalda
Dean van Halften
Joan Vander Pol
Robert Smith
Robert Eggebeen
Carol Klimstra
Marilyn Tanis
Richard Wynveen
Elaine Buteyn
Wayne Zoutendam
Darrell Roelofs
James Rozendal
Marvin Thostenson
Beth Gosselink
Shiriep Glewen
Do Greenfield
James Pauldi
Frat Scheidt
Bach
Nelle
Central College Dean Attends North Central Meeting in Chicago
Dr HJ Haverlamp dean of Central College attends the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools meeting in Chicago March 22. The accrediting body lists Central among its members ensuring transfer of credits nationwide. Iowa colleges forensics officers name Ray Berrier Drake president Cunera Emmerik Central vice president and Lillian Wagoner Teachers secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HJ. Haverlamp
Central College
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Chicago
North Central Associal
North Central
Central
United States
Revival services and worship schedule at local church
The notice outlines ongoing revival services and evening worship at Liberty and West Second Street led by Minister B. Y. De Jong. It lists sermon titles, Sunday School for all ages, morning and evening services, youth events, Bible study, prayer meetings, and choir offerings with times across Thursday to Friday and midweek sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
West Second Street
B. Y. de Jong
Jesus Christ
Fett Ward
God-Forsakeness
the Biblevetad
Overcomer
Lewis Mal Min
Orchester
Edward H. Tanis Sermon on Passover Redemption Message
Edward H. Tanis speaks on The Passover and Our Redemption in a religious service at 19 45 with communion. Attendance notes show Sunday School and School of Religion sessions, while morning services and related activities are referenced in fragmented form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Tanis
Bunday School
Weuneedey
School of Religion
Anthony Haverkamp Services at Central College Church
Minister Anthony Haverkamp leads Dow Chapel events at Central College including Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. with Jesus Strengthens His Disciples and morning worship at 10:45 a.m. featuring The Wounded and Bruised Christ. Evening program includes praise and prayers, plus Union C E and Senior C E sessions. Tuesday gospel gathering noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Haverkamp
Dow Chapel
Central College
Jesus
Christ
Etsy Presiog
Eien. Q.pm
Union c. E . Q.p
C. E
C. E. Campel
Np-M
Sunday Services and Radio Broadcast at Am erica Church
Issell J Redeker ministers morning Holy Communion at 9980 a m and 10 p m Vesper, Sunday School titled Jesus Strengthens His Disciples. Wilma iz guest speaker at 680 Junior C E, Nander Zyl Intermediate C E leader, young people E Bae Zour. Evening service topic Where Your Treasure Is broadcast on radio KBOE 740 in Oskaloosa at 9 15. Wednesday Family Night at Third Church offers inspirational program for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Issell J. Redeker
Jesus
C. E. Wilmaiz
C. E. Nander Zyl
Bae Zour
Jesus — Barabbas
Ica
KBOE
Oskaloosa
Rev
H. Bast
Ormed Church Announces Sunday Services and Classes
The Ormed Church led by Minister De Jong hosts a Sunday morning service titled The Atonement with Holy Communion. Sunday School at 11:00 features Jesus Strengthens His Disciples. Evening activities include Junior C E at 6:30, Intermediate C E at 7:40, and Senior C E at 7:80 led by Rozendaal, followed by Warning the Wicked. Family Night Tuesday at 7:30 in the New Central building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc. de Jong
Jesus
C. E
Yim Rozendaal
C. E. Wilmaora
Ity Church
New Central Building
Gertrude Scheffers Dead at 80 in Iowa Funeral Pending
Gertrude De Hoedta Scheffers born March 9 1874 in Pella Iowa died March 14 1954 aged 80. She married John Scheffers on June 1894. Survived by husband two daughters two sons and many grandchildren with services scheduled Wednesday at the local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude de Hoedta
Pella
Iowa
John Scheffers
Peter de H 'Bonda
Fig Falls
Minnesota
Hoedt
Des Teotnee
Edward Scheffers
Monroe
Richard Olvier
Pleasantville
Charles Milimpton
Dakss
Thanks to friends for kindness to Mrs Gertrude Scheffers
Ed Scheffers expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who were kind to his mother during illness and after her death. He gratefully acknowledges the flowers and support given before and after her passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Scheffers
Ed Scheffers
Arthur Sels 51 dies in Mason City hospital
Arthur Sels of Mason City died Thursday morning March 18 after an illness. He was 51, born July 1, 1902 at Pella Iowa, moved to Mason City 12 years ago, and supervised the oil office order department for Standard Oil. He attended Penn College Osialooss and married Luella on December 14 1927 in Davenport. He was active in Central Lutheran Church, church council and served as treasurer, and a member of the North Iowa Red and Gun Club. Survived by his wife two daughters and a son, plus two brothers. Funeral services were March 20 1954 at Central Lutheran Church, with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sels
12Th N. E
Mason City
Standard Oil Co
Mr. Sels
Pella
Town
Penn College
Osialooss
Luella
Davenport
Th Oil Company
Mazon City
Central Lutheran Church
North Iowa
Twas
Gerrit Sele
Moline
Richard Sels
Loansport
Ind
Laws
Alf J. Beil
Des ‘Moines
Iowa
Memorial Park Cemetery
Rebecca to wed at Garden Chapel in afternoon
The ceremony is planned for 2:00 PM at Garden Chapel with Rebecca as the central figure. Details are limited in the fragment, but the event appears set for a mid afternoon wedding.
Card of Thanks for Funeral Assistance and Flowers
I extend deep appreciation to those who rendered assistance at my mother's funeral and to those who sent flowers and offered expressions of sympathy and grief.
Henry Brummel dies at 68 in Oskaloosa Iowa
Henry Brummel born near Pella Iowa September 20 1890 died at home in Oskaloosa Sunday March 14 1954 aged 68 years 5 months 22 days He married Roorda January 23 1918 who preceded him February 6 1935 He later wed Johanna Simons January 16 1948 Surviving are his 11 children and several stepchildren from Oska l oosa Pella Leighton Sheldon and Evansville Indiana He joined the Jesus faith in 1910 at the time of his death he remained a member of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brummel
Dries
Janna Brummel
Pella
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Roorda
Ving
Lester Kleina
Virgil
Ben Groenjendyk
Ann
Herman Sima
Virinia
James
Dora
Alice Grandia
Ovkaloosa
John
Walter Grandia
Grace
Otto
Joe
Leighton
Gerrit
Gheldon
Andrew
Evansville
Indiana
Johanna Simons
Slong Porn
Ward
Herman Simons
Dale van Ommen
Oskilotsa
Lloyd’ van Zante
Paul Simons, Jr
Korea
Jesus
Reformed Church Member Remembered at Departure Time
A fragmentary note recalls a faithful member of the Reformed Church in a local community, noting his dedication and the time of his departure. The readable text hints at a memorial obituary or tribute phrasing for a man linked to the church and parish life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fusiner
Fragmentary thanks note to the WS readers
The text seems a fragmentary thank you message to many readers, with garbled words and missing context. No clear names, places, or events are readable.
Tornier misreadings obscure regional tournament report
A fragmented OCR note notes a tournament scene with unclear place and date references. Names and specifics are unreadable, leaving the outcome and participants indeterminable. The garbled text hints at a sports event with competing teams but provides no verifiable details.
Funeral Services Held for Yor Dan of Monroe
Funeral services were held Monday March 25 for Yor Dan of Monroe. The obituary notes the deceased’s local ties and somber farewell at a community funeral. A private family burial followed the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toss
Yor Dan
Monroe
Lows
Burial Service Led by Meares Sr at Monroe Funeral Home
At 1:30 p.m. arrangements by Meares Sr preceded the burial at Monroe Funeral Home. The service was conducted with local attendance and the funeral home handling the final rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Wage
Meares Sr. A
Monroe, Or
Pares Funeral Home
In memory of my husband Pte Bernard Vos 1953
In memory of my husband Pte Bernard W Vos who lost ree in Keres Marek in 1953. Our home remains vacant and we cherish his memory as we remember his service and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
Bernard W. Vos
Ree
Keres Marek Po
Remembering Mrs Dora M Vos in a silent tribute
A brief obituary fragment honors Mrs. Dora M Vos, noting a familial loss and the enduring memory of her presence. The text reflects grief, affection, and the sense that she will be remembered by loved ones and friends.
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W. J
Sue
Sara
Harry Renaud
John Renaud
Grinnell
C. H. Pals
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Calvin
Ames
Germany
Denmark
Holland
William Stursma
Route 2
Mahaska Hospital
Leonard Hiemstra
West First Street
Calvin Pals
H. K. Pals
Inore
John Stravers
A. T. Ver Meer
Grand Rapids
Mich
Dick Ieaves
Wm. Kelderman
Town City
Tracy Milledge
University Hospital
Ons
William Howard
Tommy
Helen Coyne
Ft. Dodge
H. H. Sadler
Abe Vander Beek
Pomacentr
Vanes
Londay Grand Repids
Alessander Beek
Betty Vander Beek
Harriet Prins
Dirk van Zante
David Prins
Gloria Fleming
Albia
D. C
U. S. Army
San Francisco
E. V. Goad
Mr. Goad
Knoxville
Ralph A Brunsting
Chevrolet
Gifford Winegar
Douglas Lee Jans
Buick
Kenneth Rooyman
Ford
Donald L
Emma van Essen
Marion Vanden Dever
R. F. Blecha
Arthur de Read
Otley
Full House
Dean H. Haverkamp
North Central Meeting
Coronano Home Freezers
First Christian Reformed Church
OSPEL
Segond' Reformed Church
Reformed Church
Ormed Church
Scatholic Church
Mags
Gertrude Scheft
S. Rebecca (Lam
Tormey Rene
Dennexs
Oxfords
Terry
Rayon
Vera
SAVE
Mississa Asia
Dora’ M. Vos
Rolecreen Co
Oe Reese
Sox
Clothiers
CoférReyad
Tore
Nally Peu Vo
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