Mercy hospital notes and local births and events
Larry Hackett admitted to Mercy hospital Oskaloosa May 14. Several residents were discharged the same day including Rosella Petersma and Robert Peters Jr. Others listed as hospital entries and local social notes cover births, illnesses, travel, and family visits across Pella and Sully with multiple names, dates, and places, including May 14 to May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
Henry Hackett
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Rosella Petersma
Robert Peters Jr
Mercy
Arie Engbers
Mahaska Hosital
Case Vonk
Sully
Mahaska
Rol screenings on family dinner and weddings noted
Rol screenings recount a Sunday family dinner at the Neelys Prairie City in honor of Emma Reinke of Oregon City. Wadle clan attend a nephew Gerald Wadle’s Milo wedding. Tom Fisher visits Iowa City hospital. Colwell and Farmer visit Ottumwa. Manges visit Albia. Moorman and Bierman visit Des Moines. Van Vark returns to work after absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Bartlow
Marvin Neely
Prairie City
Emma Reinke
Oregon City
Ore
William Wadle
Gerald Wadle
Milo
Tom Fisher
Iowa City
Goldie Colwell
Ottumwa
Charles Manges
Local Community Notes and Upcoming Events
The town welcomes Harold Ozinga home from University Hospital after a period of rest. Graduation exercises for the local grade school are set for Friday May 24 at 7 45 pm with 13 graduates and Rev Orthof to deliver the address. Various family visits meetings and teaching appointments are recorded alongside plans for a Lower Grove Bible school May 27 to June 7 daily sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ozinga
University Hospital
Town City
Orthof
The
Bethel Chr
Church of Oskaloosa
Bland Rustlers
Township Hall
Arvin Roose
Andrew Bandstra
New Sharon Shelter
Gus Vroegh
Andy Bandstra
Henriette van Soelen
Sully
Shirley Vander Pol
Gilbert Bandstra
Henry Vande Voort
John Vos
Pella
Vande Voort
Board of Missions
Grand Rapids
Mich
G. Menning
Gritters
John Edwin Terlouw
Marilyn
Andy
Peter Westerkamp
Gary Nibbelink
Rodney
Lower Grove
Luella Ryken
Arlene de Jong
Burton
Leighton
John de Young
John Westercamp
Worship Services and Sermons at Local Churches
May 26 services at Trinity Reform Church and Second Church outline morning worship and Sunday School, with sermons titled One to Heaven and Sincere People Can Be Wrong. Attendance includes Second Church members at Pella Public High School Baccalaureate Service. Community welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Boslooper
Jesus
Second Church
Pella
First Reformed Church
Trinity Church
St John’s Ev Lutheran Church May schedule
St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church posts a May calendar with confirmation instruction class at 10 am on Saturday May 26 and various Sunday activities including Sunday School at 9 30 am and divine worship at 10 80 am. Communion announcements and a voting members meeting follow at 11 40 am. An adult information group is planned for Tuesday May 28 and a choir rehearsal for Wednesday May 29 at 7 pm with vacation Bible school meetings at 7 pm.
Reverend Wilbur Ringhalda to lead Fremont services
The Rev Wilbur Ringhalda of Fremont Michigan will conduct Sunday services with morning worship at 6 30 p m Sunday School Hour Peace in a World Jr C E Intermediate C E and CE at 7 30 p m Evening Praise. Temple Time Sunday on KBOE KNWS and KXEL features Rev Dr Henry Bast speaking on Stewardship at specified times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commer Franklin
East Third
M. C. de Jong
Ian
Wilbur Ringhalda
Fremont, Mich
Jr. C. E
C. E
C.E
KBOE
KNWS
KXEL
Henry Bast
Local Preacher Leads Early Morning Service
Fragmentary OCR mentions George T. Finches a preacher and a church gathering at 9:30 am with references to Lord and Word of God. Text is garbled, but suggests a morning service timetable and community gathering at a school or church with terms like Bury Wis and cruwning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Finches
Bite
Gowat
Ant Bury
Christ's Return to Judgment and Resurrection Service
A church invites readers to worship at 611 East First Street Van Laar with services at 9:30 am and 11 am on Sunday Featuring Christ's Return to Judgment and The Resurrection of the Dead A Tuesday May 28 Ascension Service at 7:30 pm welcomes visitors and strangers to attend Sunday School at 7:30 pm minister is 9:30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East First Street
van Laar
Reverend Lubbers Plans Radio Mission Talk
Reverend G. Lubbers will present a missionary plates segment on Sunday morning over radio station KBOB. Details are sparse in the fragment but indicate religious programming featuring Lubbers and outreach to listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lubbers
Reformed Witness
KBOB
Central College Cheerleaders Win Letters in 1056-57
Five Central College cheerleaders earned letters for the 1056-57 school year. Returning letter winners Grenadean Van Zee Pleasantville and Coletta Schemper Sibley have one year toward a sweater. New letter recipients include Dalyce-Dee Davis Knoxville Eleanor Wubbena Forreston IL and Daria Huenink Monroe WI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Grenadean van Zee
Pleasantville
Coletta Schemper
Sibley
Dalyce- Dee Davis
Knoxville
Eleanor Wubbena
Forreston
Daria Huenink
Monroe
Wis
Obituary Henry E Barnes 64 Des Moines resident
Henry E Barnes 64 of 4100 East University avenue Des Moines Iowa died Tuesday May 14 at Wilden Osteopathics hospital Des Moines from a heart ailment He was a city of Des Moines employee machinist at City Central Garage for 20 years Born in Ivy Town he lived in the city 45 years He held veteran posts including past commander Baldwin Patterson Post American Legion past Chef da Gare Voiture 71 40 & 8 and belonged to Home Masonic Lodge Scottish Rite Temple and Za-Ge-Zig Shrine He married Elia Van Veen of Pella who survives with two Des Moines sisters Mrs Marie Cook and Mrs Jessie Gustafson and a brother Russell Barnes West End Cafe in Pella was operated by the couple Services were held 1130 am Thursday May 16 at Hamilton Funeral Home Des Moines burial in World War I plot Glendale Cemetery Des Moines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Barnes
East University Avenue
Des Moines
Iowa
Wilden Osteopathics Hospital
Barnes
City of
City
Ivy
Baldwin - Patterson Post
American Legion
Home Masonic Lodge
Scottish Rite Temple
Harry Barnes
Elia van Veen
Pella
Marie Cook
Jessie Gustafson
Russell Barnes
Des Moin
West End
Hamilton Funeral Home
Glendale Cemetery
William Koopmans obituary and funeral details
William Koopmans died May 17 1957 aged 81 years 6 months 10 days born Pella Iowa November 7 1875 son of Ann Webus Koopmans and Jennie Vogelaar one of ten children seven preceded him in death survived by son Carl and granddaughter Patricia Joyce two sisters Lottie and Kate and brother Dewey married to Cora Meyer in 1918 who died in 1955 funeral held Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home May 20 1957 at 2 pm Rev G T Pinches officiated with interment in Oakwood Cemetery De Cook sang two selections and Gradus A De Cook was a pallbearer Also notes statue of Liberty arm measurement unrelated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Koopman
Pella
Iowa
Ann Webus Koopmans
Jennie Vogelaar
Carl
Patricia Joyce
Lottie
Kate
Dewey
Cora Meyer
Koopmans
Lord Jesus Christ
Christ
van Dyk-Duven
G. T. Pinches
Oakwood Cemetery
de Cook
Christ My
Savior
Jesus
Jacob, John
James van der Hart
Clarence van Essen
Chris Riemersma
Gradus A.’De Cook
Listen to the Words of Truth withsele Jerry daily
A radio program titled Listen to the Words of Truth withsele Jerry airs on EBOE in Oskaloosa, weekdays at 2:00 PM. A Sunday slot features Bible Youth Crasaders every Sunday morning at 3:30 AM.
Church of the Open Bible Notes on Sunday Schedule
The Church of the Open Bible posts a Sunday timetable with 9:30 a.m. Sunday School led by Alan Van Skrelinges and Alvin Van Ho. The 10:30 a.m. service features James the Moderator and a Cuba missionary display by Rey and Mrs Don Smith. Evening evangelistic at 6:30 p.m. with Henry Schuring in charge and a sermon titled Three Bad Bargains. Midweek service is 7:30 p.m. Tune in to KBOE at 8:30 a.m. Sunday for Bible Youth Crusaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan’ van Skrelinges
Alvin van Ho
James
Cuba
Rey
Don Smith
S. Henry Schuring
KBOE
Bible Youth Crusaders
Memorial Day Worship and Baccalaureate Services at Pella
Herman J Ridder ministers the Memorial Day morning worship at 9 30 with the local American Legion post. Sunday School at 10 45. Evening worship at 6 with a sermon on The Importance of Our Young People. Baccalaureate services planned for the Pella Public High School graduates. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman J. Ridder
American Legion
Pella
A Cappella Choir concert at Central College in Pella
Mr and Mrs Dale De Young attended the Central College A Cappella Choir concert in the First Reformed Church at Pella Sunday evening and visited Mr and Mrs Peter Meyer at the Home for the Aged. The Queen Esther Circle held its annual guest day with hymn singing, prayer, and Bible study. Dr P Y De Jong of Pella showed slides on Indian mission work. A social hour followed with refreshments and a missionary offering. An Animal Husbandman from Iowa State College commented that silage is excellent feed for pregnant sows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale de Young
Central College
Pella
First Reformed Church
Peter Meyer
Marlyn Klyn
Loretta Westercamp
Loretta
Queen Esther Circle
Margaret Boerelyn
H. Verduin
Wilma Bokhoven
P. Y. de Jong
India
America
de Jong
Our Men in Military Service Pvt Van Wyk Promoted
Pvt Darrell G Van Wyk son of Mr and Mrs Gerrit W Van Wyk of Monroe has advanced to Pfc He joined Aug 16 and trained at Fort Chaffee and Fort Lewis He is stationed in Kitzingen Germany His wife JoAnn remains with her parents at home His mailing address is Pfc Darrell G Van Wyk US 56548551 Co A 9th Bn Bn C APO 86 New York NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell G. van Wyk
Gerrit W. van Wyk
Monroe
Kitzingen
Germany
Fort Chaffee
Ark
Fort Lewis
Wash
JoAnn
Henry Willemsen
Pfc
U.S
Co. A
APO
New York
Wallace Wessel Promoted to Major in California
Capt Wallace Wessel rocket target project officer of missile division has been promoted to major at Point Mugu California. Wessel husband of Carol Pahre daughter of Elmer and Mrs Pahre of Newton promoted by Lt Col H S Sabateir marine lis-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Wessel
Missile Division
Point Mugu
Cal
Wessel
Carol Pahre
Elmer Pahre
Newton
H. S. Sabateir
Marine Lis
Wessel Receives Distinguished Flying Cross in Ceremony
Officer Wessel, in service since 1943, wed his insignias at a ceremony with Mrs. Wessel present. He served in Korea with a helicopter transport squadron, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross for helicopter rescue of three airmen under enemy fire in North Korea. After Korea he attended guided missile school at Fort Bliss and Jacksonville, then was assigned to Point Mugu in August 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ison
Wessel
Korea
North Korea
Eishe
Kore
Fort Bliss
Tex
Jacksonville
Fla
Point Mugu
Pinhus
Pella Station Weather Bureau Report Summary
Pella Station U S Weather Bureau provides observational data from E C Bearing observer. Report notes total figures 1.40 with weather observations recorded at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Station
U. S. Weather Bureau
E. C
Local Farmer’s Field Unearths Lost Billfold After Four Years
Four years after losing a billfold, Larry Leisen’s missing item was found on the Harry Eversall farm near Stuart by John Donnelly last week. The recovery ends a long search with the item returned to its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Leisen
Billfola
Harry Eversall
Stuart
John Donnelly
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Joyce Roorda
I. G. Roorda
American Occupational Therapy ‘Association
Joorda
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
William
Bill) Stewart
Postville
Janet Helen
Stewarts
Ricky
Mary
Meyer Langerak
Arnold Ozinga
Mahaska Hospital
Harold Hoksbergen
Tainter
Nick E. Menninga
Kenneth L. Jansen
Margaret Ver Ploeg
Lieutenant Young
Robert Vander Ploeg
Michigan
Ed Vos
Vander Ploeg
Gerald Paardekooper
Europe
Bremerhaven
Martha Kay
John Beem
Robert van Ryswyk
Paul
Donald van Ryswyk
Elias Hollebrands
Elven Hollebrands
Steven
Diane
New Sharon
A. J
Tony) Hol Jebrands
H. H. Kramer
Tunis H. Klein
Ben Vogelaar
John A. Vander Wal
Leech Lake
Minnesota
Nicholas Menninga
Doyle Vande Krol
Larry Hackert
Dick de Koning
Otley
Albert Nikkel
Bert Ver Dught
Mart Vander Heiden
Les Vander Heiden
Bob Vander Heiden
Springfield
Harry Hamner
Modesto
Westinghouse Electric Company
Vander Heidens
P. P. Eekhoff
Steamboat Rock
Elizbeth Eekhoff
Pella Christian Grade School
Hattie van Cleave
Frank McMillin
Leona Reivers
McMillin
Pittsburg
Penn
H. E. Closz
Muskegon
Ray Woodford
Kansasity, Mo
Western Auto Supply
Ben Kuyk
Chicago
John Ver Meer
Wormhoudt & Kempkes
Clothiers
Gelmer Dylhof
Prof. Berkhof
Calvin Seminary
the de Jongs
Grand Rap 8
F. F. Carpenter
Kansas City
Reasner
E. J. Renaud
Ed Leanhart
Jennie Beyers
Herman Thomassen
Farmer City, Ir
Harold Thomassen
Benjamin Renaud
Boone
Victor Webber
Ogden
H. L.renaud
Rebecca Maasdam
Charles Whitaker
David Baridon
Anthony van Zante
Anthony J. Hollebrands
Edwin Hollebrands
Jay
Detroit
Marie Claycomb
Greenwood
Neb
James Hollebrands
Ill
John Hollebrands
Paul Hollebrands
Kathleen Quinn
Wayne Pos
John
John W. Vander Linden
S. N. van Vliet
Amarillo
Charles van Vliet
Richard
Mark
David
John G. Whinery
Janie
Little Brother
Charles
Mrs. Whinery
van Vliets
Gerald McClain
Paul O’conner
Howard Garrison
Lester Riley
Des Marie Dykstra
Melvin Dykstra
Raymond Fisher
Dubuque
Harold Booy
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Arvin
Ann Bokhoven
Elinor Ustermarkt
Marjean Ustermarkt
Martyn van Ee
Elinor
William van Houwelingen
Jeanne Roorda
Bill_ Kilpatrick
Ned Hedrick
John Cruzen
Bob Harrison
Bill Peters
Harold Hedrick
Harold
Peoria News
Mrs. Jobo
Waestercamp
Pella Supply CO
Second Reformed Church
Trinity Reformed Church
Arnold Punt
ST. John's EV. Lutheran Church
Third Reformed Church
PROT
Reformed Home Mission
First Baptist Church
Central
Harry E. Barnes
William Koopmans
Bible Crusaders
Church OF the Open Bible
E. L. Quaite
Iowa State College
Fult
Redbine Milo
Atlas Largo
PIPER
Sudan
Funk’s
Bakker
Rus
Darlell G. van Wyk
California
Marion County Fairgrounds
Goodflyear
Weill
Goodyear
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