Life of Dr Joost Roclofsz Pioneer Doctor of Pella
The 19th century Pella founder Dr Joost Roclofsz is remembered for founding medical service among Dutch settlers arriving with Dominic Scholte in 1847. His death in 1888 ended a long, trusted practice described as calm, capable, and pivotal to the community’s growth and health.
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Iowa
Pella
Joost Roclofsz
First Reformed Church
Scholte Grove
Rowlofsz
Albertus Synhort Gere de Jonge
Orange City
Roclofst
Albertus Snyhorst
Dr. Roclofaz
Joost Roelofaz
G. A. Stout
Booster
Joost’ Roclofs
Dominic I. P. Scholte
Rovlofsz
Tulip Time operetta at college gym features two leads
The operetta Tulip Time was staged at the college gym last year. Carl Brown, principal of the Junior High, and Melba Hoekstra gave notable vocal performances.
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Carl Brown
Melba Hoekstra
Memorial Biographical Tribute To Dr Joost Roelofsz Of Pella
A lengthy memorial honors Dr Joost Roelofsz noting surviving family in Pella and Utrecht, with interment at Graceland cemetery. It reflects on pioneers, faith, and the doctor’s selfless medical work, thanking those who contributed reminiscences and authorities for the biography. The piece blends elegy with reflections on local history and future generations.
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Joanna A. Roelotsz
Auke H. Viersen
Levi Beintema
Julia de Bruin
Henry P
Andrew Roelof
Pella
Nancy
Libbie
Utrecht
Holland
Graceland Cemetery
Joost Roelofsz
Jagchaeris Rinni Parc Ular Ol Ns Fe
Tractor Mishap Leaves Several Hurt in Street Incident
Eldon Richman of near Waverly lost control of his tractor which mounted the curb and toppled a painter Lloyd Stufflebeam on a ladder. Bystander Isham suffered burns to a hand from hot exhaust while aiding the driver. no serious injuries reported.
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Eldon Richman
Near Waverly
Lloyd Stufflebeam
Isham
Traffic Lights Albin's New System Soon Active
Attorney W R McClure left Sumner office briefly and returned to a burnt pile of papers, notes, and desk blotter after a glowing cigarette set the desk ablaze. The incident damaged top of the desk but no injuries reported.
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Albin
W. R. McClure
Sumner
Thieves Loot Churches in Marion and Pierson Family Record
Thieves stole two overcoats from First Methodist during services in Marion last month and allegedly took a woman's parlor item from the Presbyterian across the street. In Pierson, the Baker children all had appendicitis operations, with a fifth child William dying after a similar operation. The note adds that more than half the world’s population lives in Asia.
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Marion
First Methodist
Presbyterian Church
Lloyd Baker
Pierson
William
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Scholte’s Grove
Roelofsz
East Market Square
Joost Roclofaz
Joost Rowlofsz
Lily Viersen
Joost J. de Hruin
Grandfather
Henry
Joo
Dominics de Vink
Beard
Jillie
Vander Ploeg
Vander Ploeg's Bakery
Burgemeester
T. G. Fultz
Bernace Vander Linden
West Market Square
Leonora Seholte
Ame
TH. BL Shafer
Marion County
Sadler Publishing Co
Leo C. Benitema
13Th Avenue
Rock Island
Ilinois
Asia
John W. Vander Linden
Diamond Ua
John
Vander Linden
Petlas
Tulip Cafe
East Side Square
Harry Grootve
Pella, Iowa
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