Society July Wedding Promises Pella Couples Henry and Martha Jane Van Ekeren
Martha Jane Van Ekeren of Pella will marry Henry Vander Voort of Pella in a ceremony to be held soon. Martha Jane, a 1953 Pella High School graduate, works at J. C. Penney in Pella. Henry, a 1952 graduate, is employed by Garden Engineering Co. in Oskaloosa Iowa. The notice also reports on Amvet Auxiliaries events in Knoxville Pella and Otley, a Marion County meeting, officers elected, plus Lake Prairie Township 4 H Club activities and a farewell party for Wilfred Brouwer with community members listed.
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Martha Jane
Henry Vander Voort
Gerrit Vander Voort
Pella
Amvet
Knoxville
Otley
Marion County
Ora Tool
Monroe
V. A
Zelma Shotwell
Ool
Kathryn Vriezelaar
John Vanden Berg
Ethel Wittenburg
Joyce van Gorpella
Doris Lee
Cecil Vander Beek
Ranklin
Vander Beek
Pella Amvets Auxiliary
Lake Prairie Township
Ronald and
Alien
Wilfred Brouwer
Gerrit W. van Wyk
Hom
Fred Schmidt
Neal Vander Leest
Vernon
Robert
Ronald Rose
Eddy
Walter Vander Leest
Merlin
Duane
Sandra
Arland Vander Leest
Rendy
William van Genderen
Dale
Doyle
Jim Vander Leest
Dwieht
David
Karl van Wyk
Joann Willemsen
Darrell
LaVotue
Shirley van Wyk
Wilfred Ryouwer
M Vander Leest
Bevin
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Walter Vander Beck in Sully
Karen Newendorp received many nice gifts at a bridal shower honoring Mrs. Walter Vander Beck, recently arrived from the Netherlands, held at Mrs. L. Vander Beck's home in Sully on Thursday April 29. Guests opened gifts, played games, and enjoyed a two course luncheon served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Newendorp
Walter Vander Beck
Netherlands
L. Vander Beck
Sully
Wheat and soybean price supports set for 1964 crops
The 1964 price supports for major crops in Pella Iowa outline a national wheat rate of 2.20 per bushel and 90 percent parity for corn and wheat. flaxseed averages 3.14 at 70 percent parity, soybeans 2.22 at 80 percent parity, with all figures reflecting declines from 1953 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
Chronicle
Mrs John K Steenhoek obituary notes long life in Iowa
Dena Witzenburg born January 6 1883 near Pella Iowa died April 29 1954 Des Moines General Hospital aged 71 years 3 months 23 days She married John K Steenhoek February 17 1904 they had nine children Surviving are her husband four sons two daughters 22 grandchildren two brothers three sisters plus others She joined Otley Reformed Church 1911 moved to Prairie City 1924 to First Reformed Church of Prairie City funeral May 1 1954 at 1 30 pm Rev D W Vriesman officiated interment Waveland Cemetery Prairie City Iowa arrangements by Pella Garden Chapel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dena Witzenburg
Anna
Pella
Iowa
Des Moines General Hospital
Des Moines
John K. Steenhoek
Huber J
Andrew J
Henry J
Reuben J
Prairie City
Bertha
Gerrit’ Beyer
New Sharon
Gerdena
John Dykstra
Wapello
Mart
John
Lucy
Jake’ Bogaard
Sarah
Yella Menninga
Blanche
John van Roekel
Otley
Gerrit
Yella
Tunis
First Reformed Church
D. W. Vriesman
Waveland Cemetery
Pella Garden Chapel
Thanks for kindness during illness and death
The Steenhoek family extends heartfelt thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for numerous acts of kindness flowers cards and calls during the recent illness and death of their loved one John K Steenhoek and Family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Steenhoek
Mrs Henriette Wheeler dies in St Paul with service in Pella
Mrs Henriette Bousquet Wheeler died in St Paul Minnesota on Thursday April 29. She was sister to L F Bousquet and Mrs Agnes Kuyper of Pella. Three sons survive her. Funeral services were held in Pella Saturday May 1 at 2 00 pm at Van Dyke Funeral Home with Rev E Tanis presiding. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henriette Bousquet Wheeler
St. Paul
Minn
L. F. Bousquet
Agnes Kuyper
Pella
van Dyke
Duane De Kock Named Central Ray Business Manager
Duane De Kock son of Mr and Mrs Walter De Kock of Pella has been named business manager of The Central Ray for the coming year. A Pella Christian sophomore biology major, he led the Pella Christian High annual business and helped in junior year. He did photography for The Pella Chronicle and The Ray and participates in campus life including backstage work, chapel choir, YMCA, Tulip Time operetta IL M S Pinafore. Other Ray staff named include Fenita Harmeling Rock Valley Editor Leroy Kopman Aplington Assistant Editor and Wilbur Daniels Belmond Assistant Business Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane de Kock
Walter de Kock
Pella
Central Ray
Duane
Pella Christian High Annual
Pella Chronicle
Ray
YMCA
Fenita Harmelink
Rock Valley
Leroy Kopman
Aplington
Wilbur’ Daniels
Belmond
Oats Price Support Rate Announced by The ASC Committee
The 1954 oats price support in Marion County is 74 cents per bushel, 5 cents below 1953, with county rates for Towa oats from 71 to 75 cents. Barley 1.17 and rye 1.40 to 1.47 per bushel, all about 85 percent of parity. National rates for corn wheat soybeans flaxseed announced. county rates pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASC
Marion County
Paul ER. Brown
Towa
National Hospital Day Observed At Knoxville May 12
Plans for National Hospital Day on May 12 are being finalized by James R. Jack manager of the Knoxville VA Hospital Dr B Lindley general chairman has appointed committees The Tour Committee schedules hospital tours for visitors from 9 to 11 am and 1 to 3 pm Dr Lindley hopes Hospital Day will exceed previous Open House attendance to benefit hospitalized veterans through visitor contact
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Jack
Knoxville VA
8. B. Lindley
Lindley
Hospital Day Celebration Set Amid Guided Tours
Several hundred visitors are expected to attend the Hospital Day celebration arranged by hospital staff. The event features guided tours and presentations showcasing hospital programs and services.
Awards Day At Central College Honors May 12 Convocation
Central College plans a May 12 convocation at 10 00 a m in Douwstra Chapel to present awards in scholarship sportsmanship forensics music journalism memory and amsay chemistry and athletics Medals cash letters and sweat ers will be given to many students Dr Joseph Dunner Grinnell College government professor and noted author will speak at 11 00 a m The following week on May 20 Alpha Zeta Mu will honor top seniors with memberships A luncheon for new Alpha members will follow in Jordan Hall
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Central College
Douwstra
Ible
Amsay
Alpha Zeta Mu
Joseph Dunner
Grinnell College
Alpha Bandu
Jordan Hall
Our Men in Military Service 4 CPL ALVIN VAN HAAFTEN IN JAPAN
Alvin Van Hatten served since 1953 in Camp Crawford Japan as Corporal in the Motor Pool 8th Cavalry Regiment. He keeps trucks and weasels in repair with seven crew under his charge. He graduated from Mechanics School in February and his unit earned Division best Motor Pool honors four times during his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin van Haaften
Alvin Ha
Cav. Regt
Camp Crawford
Hokkaido Island
Japan
Mechanics School
Daniel Van Gorp Navy Adjutant General School Graduate
PFC Daniel Van Gorp son of Mr and Mrs John Van Gorp of Iowa entered service on July 20 1953 and after basic training at Fort Ben Harrison Indiana attended the Adjutant General School at Fort Benjamin Harrison where he graduated as a Personnel Man
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel van Gorp
John van Gorp
Iowa
The
Fort Said
Adjutant General School
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Army clerk advances from Beaumont to leadership course
A personnel specialist assigned to William Beaumont Army Hospital El Paso Texas was sent to Fort Bliss for the Leadership Course and later took part in the Army Basketball Tournament at Fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beaumont Army Hospital
el Paso
Beaumont
Fort Bliss
Fort
Savings plan pitch from Soglow ad
An old styled promotion urges savings with payroll and bond plans, promising growth through compound interest. It references the Spywices, United Sister Savings Bonds and lists addresses in San Antonio and El Paso, Texas, including Daniel Van Gorp U.S. Box 781.
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United
Pfe
Daniel van Gorp
W.B.A.H. el Paso
Texas
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Walter Newendorp
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Henry Hagen
Barbara
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