Reunion of the Pella High School class of 1914 marked by speaker notes
The 1914 Pella High School reunion at the Country Club featured Mr. and Mrs. C. Blough and other distant guests, a detailed program led by Lester Welle, and reminiscences on the class's changes and enduring spirit. Notable deaths and illnesses among members were noted, with 38 graduates at the time. Simultaneous Pi Kappa Delta initiates at Central and Simpson chapters included seven new members and new chapter officers. Bethany Willing Workers gathered with devotions, a Bible study, and fund updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelia High School
Country Club
Wilma Rietveld) Blough
West Covina
California
H. P. Lankelma
Cleveland
Ohio
Joe Bogaards
Chicago
Lester Welle
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Nick Vander Pl
Western Electric
Sara Lautenbach
Ruby Clark
Helen Brooks
Junella Thomassen Hites
Henry Edmand
Wilhelmina van Nimwegen Heeren
Mae Cole Wiggs
Adele van Drim
Central
Simpson
Pi Kappa Delta
Iowa Beta
Central College
Marilyn Berkseth
Baldwin
Wis
Donna Greenfield
Forreston
Ill
Dave de Nelskey
Indianola
Arlen Salthouse
Hasbrouch Heights
N. J
Monsoor Separat
Naderi
Iran
Norma Stephenson
Stockton
Larry Wendell
Columbia
Jordan Hall
G.T. van der Lugt
H J. Haverkamp
Alvin Poppen
Sioux Center
Geraldine van Houweling
Oskaloosa
Mary Alice Buwalda
Pella
Pella High School
Chronicle News
Clara Waechter Allen
Wilma Koeleman Vogelaar
Cassa Clark
Iowa City
Iowa
Mary Helen
van der Linden van Sittert
Bessie Vande Gaarde van Zee
Nannie Dillon van Haaften
Helen Neyenesch
Hattie Gezel
Jacob van Wyk
Ed le Coc
Nick Vander Ploeg
Andrew Verploegh
Obituary for K. R. Van Zee in 1954
Koenraad Van Zee born October 21 1868 in Herwynen Gelderland Netherlands died May 14 1954 at age 85 6 23 after moving to America and living in the community since He married Jennie Van der Wilt October 1 1896 They had 10 children 20 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Surviving siblings and a faithful member of the First Christian Reformed Church Funeral on May 17 1954 at 2 00 pm from the church with Dr P Y De Jong officiating Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koenraad van Zee
Antonie M. van Zee
Wilhelmina van Dusseldorp
Herwynen
Gelderland
Netherlands
America
Jennie Vander Wilt
Minnie
E. L. Vander Linden
Jennie
Anthony K
Gerrit
John
William
Matilda
James
Kenneth
Elmer
Wm. Vander Wilt
Maggie
Aart de Kock
Antoinette
Peter Synhorst
First Christian Reformed Church
P. Y. de Jong
Oakwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks for K. R. Van Zee
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and after the death of K. R. Van Zee. Flowers were sent as tokens of respect, and the family gratefully acknowledges the support and comfort received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. R. van Zee
Gerrit J Ryken 84 Dies At Pella After Long U.S. Life
Gerrit J Ryken born March 16 1870 in Benckun Gelderland Netherlands died May 11 1954 at his Pella home aged 84 years 1 month and 25 days He moved to America at age 11 and lived in Pella since then He married Nellie De Jong January 14 1891 who died September 26 1944 Their large family included 14 children 41 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren with siblings and extended relatives noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit J. Ryken
Johannes Ryken
Pieternella Roozeboom
Benckun
Gelderland
Netherlands
Pella
America
Nellie de Jong
Jennie
Josie Brummel
Gysbert
Emma
Gerrit Nieuwsma
John
Bertha
Cecil Stouwie
Frank
Martin
Rachel
Marie
Tunis Blom
Nellie
Marion Ustermarkt
Tunis Kelderman
George
Rick Ryken
Religious service and church affiliations of Gerrit Ryken
Gerrit Ryken confesses faith at Third Reformed Church moves to Peoria Christian Reformed then to Second Christian Reformed in Pella. He served in Peoria and Pella church consestories for years. Funeral: May 13 1954 at Van Dyk Funeral Home 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. service at Second Christian Reformed Church officiated by Rev H Vander Kam. Interment Peoria Cemetery. The children convey gratitude for sympathy and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
Peoria
Christian Reformed Church
Pella
Second Christian Reformed Church
van Dyk
H. Vander Kam
Obituary of John W. Meyer 1895 1954 Iowa man
John W. Meyer of Pella Iowa born February 8 1895 son of John Meyer and Wilhelmina Vander Wilt died May 11 1954 at Mahaska Hospital after a short illness aged 59 years three months eight days He married Nettie De Haan on December 11 1919 who survives Funeral services were held May 14 1954 at Van Dyk Funeral Home and Third Reformed Church with Rev A Haverkamp officiating Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Meyer
John Meyer
Wilhelmina Vander Wilt
Pella
Iowa
Mahaska Hospital
Nettie de Haan
First Reformed Church
van Dyk
Third Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemetery
Mrs Nettie Meyer Thanks for Support After Husband John W Meyer
Mrs Nettie Meyer expresses gratitude to those who aided during illness and after the death of her husband John W Meyer. She also thanks for condolences and flowers shown as tokens of respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Meyer
Mrs Artie Vriezelaar Dies After Illness In Newton
Mrs Artie Vriezelaar died at her Newton Iowa home on May 13 1954 after a lingering illness and stroke. She was 71 years old born March 13 1883 in Pella Iowa to Ryk and Hendrika Hulleman. She married Gradus J Vriezelaur in 1904 and farmed near Otley and Pella before moving to Newton. Survivors include her husband two Newton sons James and Raymond a Monroe son Richard a daughter Mattie eight grandchildren three sisters and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Vriezelaar
Newton
Iowa
Ryk and
Hendrika Hulleman
Pella
Marion
Gradus J. Vriezelaur
Otley
Mattie
James
Raymond
Richard
Monroe
John Bandstra
Chandler
Minn
Jacob Sneller
Prairie City
Gradus
Funeral for Mrs Vriezelaar Held in Pella
The funeral for Mrs. G. J. Vriezelaar was held Monday May 17, 1954 at the Pella Garden Chapel. Rev. D W Vrnesman of Prairie City officiated with burial in GraceLand Cemetery, Pella. The family extends thanks to all who aided them and sent sympathy and flowers.
Mrs Martha Bogaards 86 Dies in Pella Family Loss
Mrs. Martha Bogaards died Tuesday May 11 1954 at age 86 in Pella at the home of her daughter Mrs Jap De Kock. Born March 28 1868 near Pella she lived there all her life. Survived by four children Minnie Jennie Will and Kate twenty grandchildren and one brother John Van Vark. Funeral details set for Friday May 14 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Bogaards
Jap de Kock
Pella
Jacob van Vark
Abraham Bogaards
Abraham
Mollie
Minnie
Jennie
John A. de Kock
Will
Kate
Arnold Schippers
John van Vark
Pella Garden Chapel
Thanks for kindness to Martha Bogaards and family
Russell J. Redeker officiated in Pella Iowa as the Bogaards family expresses gratitude for support during and after Martha Bogaards illness. Sympathy and flowers are gratefully acknowledged. Ruth Aileen Bandstra was stillborn May 7 1954 at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa. Surviving are Bryce Bandstra the parents and four grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Aileen
Henry M. Bandstra
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Bryce
Bart Bandstra
Marinus P. Vos
Pella
Galesburg Bridge Awarded to Vernon for Whitebreast Creek
Marion County board of supervisors awarded the contract for erecting the former Galesburg Road bridge over Whitebreast Creek north of Knoxville to Vernon Engineering & Construction Co. of Corning. Low bid was 3 779.20 dollars. Four bids were received. The dismantled bridge was moved from Skunk River north of Pella to the site Monday. Work was expected to begin Wednesday with driving and scaffolding and to finish in about three weeks if weather cooperates. The bridge will be sand blasted and painted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg Road
Burch
Whitebreast Creek
Knoxville
Marion County’ Board of Supervisors
Vernon Engineering & Construction Company
Corning
Skunk River
Pella
Whitebreast
Knoxville . Journal
We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations Hymn Service
A closing hymn titled We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations was followed by prayer led by Mrs. Lester Van Gorp. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess to members including Mrs. John Boat Mia John R. Van Gorp Mrs. Vernon Van Gorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester van Gorp
John Boat
Mia
John R. van Gorp
Vernon van Gorp
Local Visitors List For Classified Ade Message
Miss Mathilda Van Roekel, Mrs Nikkel, Mia, Ted Rosendal and Mrs Alexander Vander Pol appear among visitors noted in the Classified Ade notice. The item records their presence in a community notice segment and preserves names for public record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathilda van Roekel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chronicle
F. M. Frush
Frank M. Frush
Pl Kappa Delta
Bethany
Bethany Willing
Paul Bandstra
Peter Zwank
Topic
Africa
Bert van Hemert
Leonard van Genderen
Briardale
Tall Corn
Briardale Freshie
Pickle
G. W. Brand — Limited
Lynn
California Angel
Indian River
Gerrit Ryken
Mrs
Nettie Meyer
G.J. Vriezelaar
G. J. Vriezelaar
Russell J. Redeker
Ruth Bandstra
Galesburg Bridge
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