Cora Thomassen’s rise in Library Science noted
Pella honors Cora Thomassen for high level work in library science. She served as president of the Illinois Association of School Librarians and held multiple roles in state and national library groups. She led federally funded institutes and taught at universities, after early teaching in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Cora Thomassen
Illinois Association of School Librarians
Illinois
American Library Associations
University of
University of Hawaii
University of Iowa
Cora
Pella High School
Central College
University of Illinois
South Haven Michigan
Library Service
Southern Illinois
Laboratory School
Graduate School of
NCAA
Iowa
Muffy
Area Students Earn Top Recognition at Dinners
Four area students at Iowa State University were named top scholars for ranking in the top 2 percent of their class. Marcus Mills of Pella and Lyle Horman of Pella both in computer science led a list that also included Dennis Beyer of Lynnville in agri business and Brad Weyers of Pella in anthropology. Three Indian Hills Community College graduates, Ricky Anderson of Leighton Verlan Mathes of Otley and Steven Westra of Pella, will finish May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa State University
Marcus M. Mills
Pella
Anthropology
Dennis L. Beyer
Lynnville
Lyle D. Horman
Brad Weyers
Indian Hills Community College
Ricky D. Anderson
Leighton
Verlan G. Mathes
Otley
Steven E. Westra
Local Births in Pella and Grand Rapids Families
Mr and Mrs Bernard J Van Ee of Grand Rapids Michigan announce the birth of a daughter Heidi Joy born May 19 weighing 8 lbs 9 ozs Grandparents Don Van Wyngarden Pella Bernie Van Ee Otley Great grandparents Walter Van Wyngarden Kanawha Anna Assink and Gertrude Lautenbach all of Pella Jamie D Bruxvoort son of Roger Bruxvoort and others born May 10 in Pella Jamie to be welcomed by brother Jeffrey Dean 3 Kelly Jean Kelderman daughter of Stan Kelderman Pella born May 15 weight 8 lbs 4 ozs
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Kelderman
Stan Kelderman
Pella
Kelly Jean
Judson van Rees
Marvin Ver Meer
Kirk Fuller
Homer Adams
Dorothy van Rees
A.D. Ver Meer
Walter Heyveld
Laverne Moneysmith
Pleasantville
C.A. King
Kelly
Ricky Dean
Arvin Kelderman
Ryan Jay
Ben Vander Molen
Wm. Kelderman
Tracy
Gus. Kelderman
Oskaloosa
Ryan
Peggy Jo
Bosch
Gerrit Bosch
Kalamazoo
Mich
Matthew Ryan
Peter Bosch
Henry Vander Linden
Peoria
May community calendar and births from Pella area
Activities include May 21 Lake Prairie Homemakers at 8 AM Super Valu, May 22 luncheons and LWV program, May 26 Wymore Church Homecoming, and May 27 meetings of Christian Benevolent Association and Pella School Board. Several June events listed plus births: Ryan Jay, Brandon James, Benjamin G., Kelly Ann, Matthew Ryan with family ties to Pella area.
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Lake Prairie Homemakers
Olive Schultz
Marie Dykstra
Nellie Klein
Esther Boat
Jessie Klein
League of Women Voters
Carol Vruwink
Monroe
Wymore Community Church
Christian Benevolent Association
Pella Manor
Pella Community Board of Education
West Market
Jen
Hospital census notes admissions and dismissals by day
A sequence of daily entries lists admitted and dismissed patients by name and town for May 12 through May 18, noting residents of Pella Knoxville Sully Des Moines and nearby areas. Several individuals are transferred, with multiple entries for Mrs. Alida Brummel and other local names.
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Mon
Connie Brouwer
Pella
Mark Shaw
Monroe
Logan van der Leest
Tracy Jayne
Verlan Beyer
Sully
Henry van Wyk
Harold Rozendaal
Joe Stientjes
Charles Williams
Knoxville
John Vander Hart
Homie
Roger Bruxvoort
Baby Boy
Dora Hoeksema
Darrell de Camp
George H. Sanders
Cornelius van Soelen
Harold de Penning
Karen Upton
Des Moines
Alida Brummel
Alida Brouwer
Nick Schuring
Ruth Ann Vos
Union VBS Set In June
Union Vacation Bible School will run June 2 to 13 from 9 to 11 30 a m by four Reformed Churches and the Baptist Church. Open to kindergartners through seventh graders. Registration May 21 to 26. Fee 1 50 per child, max 3 00 per family. Daily offering supports Shawn Van Roekel, 22, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Van Roekel, who has a rare skin disease requiring daily dressings.
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Union Vacation Bible School
Reformed
Baptist Church
Shawn van Roekel
Kenneth van Roekel
Shawn
Lynn Vander Linden Named Girl Of The Year
Lynn Vander Linden, wife of Robert Vander Linden, is named Girl of the Year for the second consecutive year by Iota Theta chapter Beta Sigma Phi. A charter member since 1973, she served as chapter president this past year and was vice president in 1973-74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Lynn) Vander Linden
Iota Theta
Beta Sigma Phi
Vander Linden
Deborah LuAnn ShanksEngagement to Dr Cletus Mosbach
Pella announce the engagement of Deborah LuAnn Shanks to Dr Cletus Mosbach of Whittemore Ia. Mosbach a veterinarian at Tri County Vet Clinic in Pella. Sept 27 wedding planned. Twelve area students named to DMACC Dean's List for winter quarter with 3.25+ GPA. Iota Theta reports service events at COC Tulip Time and cultural programs. Officers installed for coming year.
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Lloyd Shanks
Pella
Deborah LuAnn
Cletus Mosbach
John Mosbach
Whittemore
Mosbach
Tri-County
Miss Shanks
Iowa State University
Iota Theta
COC
van Spanckeren
Kenneth Lemon
M. D
Oskaloosa
Greg van Vark
Wilson’s
Mark de Jong
Wilkins Earns High Distinction At UI Commencement
Paul Wilkins of Pella earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with high distinction at the University of Iowa commencement Saturday. He ranks among the top five percent of bachelor degree earners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wilkins
Jean Wilkins
Pella
University of Iowa
Debra DeJong among 41 to graduate nurse class
Debbie DeJong daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest J De Jong 1200 Washington St was among 41 graduates of Marshalltown Community School of Nursing The ceremony was held at First United Methodist Church Marshalltown The three year nursing program prepares graduates to sit the State Board of Nursing exam for RN licensure
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Debbie DeJong
Ernest J. de Jong
Washington St
Marshalltown Community School
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Harry de Bruin
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Stewart Walster
Earl Schroeder
Donald Versteegh
Killduff
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George Sanders
Terry de Cook
Celeste Sterling
Lawrence Foster
Helen Toy
Amy Robus
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Bruce de Penning
SUN
Kraig Roozeboom
Harry Ver Steegh
Union Vbs
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Lynn Vander Linden
Deborah Shanks
DMACC
Wilkins
Strawtown
Washington-Petla
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Robert E. Zyistra
Martin Heerema
Gladys Nieuwsma
Neal Leydens
Dan Dieleman
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