Locals hail summer return to Pella from Kirksville
Locals Reuben and Edith Buwalda return to Pella for the summer after attending North East Missouri State Teachers college in Kirksville. Reuben will work at Lee's Variety and Edith at Van's Supermarket. Mrs Martha Ver Steeg of Vorster Ohio arrives for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. George Ver Steeg. Carl Beyer of Long Beach California and his sister Mrs L F Bachman of Soldier Iowa visit with family. Carl attends Tulip Time parade, then travels to Long Beach. Various local residents host or visit relatives, including John Ellerbrook visiting Burlington, Mrs C Newall Eddyville calling on Mrs Martin De Wit, and Gary Vermeer and Mrs Vermeer returning from a world trip. Sunday guests at J B Van Hemert’s include E A Peterson Churdan, Mrs Henry Edman Ames, William Derichs Des Moines, and Mrs Fred Lankelma Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Buwalda
Pella
North East Missouri State Teachers College
Kirksville
John M. Buwalda
Reuben
Lee's Variety
Edith
Van's
Martha Ver Steeg
Vorster
Ohio
George Ver Steeg
Carl G. Beyer
Long Beach
Calif
L. F. Bachman
Soldier
Iowa
Jennie Beyer
Harold Veenstra
Carl
Andrew de Pennidgea
Beyer
Thomas ‘Green
Des Moines
John ‘ Ellerbrook
Burlington
C. Newall
Eddyville
Martin de Wit
Henrietta Hoeksema
Gary J. Vermeer
Vermeer Manufacturing Co
Nettie Ver Meer
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Nicholas Jelles
J. B. van Hemert
E A. Peterson
Churdan
Henry Edman
Ames
William Derichs
Fred Lankelma
Local hospital notes list patients and transfers
With the Shut-ins Marlyn Klimstra returned home from Ottumwa hospital Monday of last week. Mrs. C. S. Van Hemert remains a patient in University hospital at Iowa City. Mrs. Lucille De Winter submitted to surgery at the Iowa Methodist hospital last week. Mrs. Lloyd Anderson of Pella dismissed Sunday, May 26. Charles Glover of Knoxville dismissed Sunday, May 26. Clarence Wickhart of Otley, Donna DeGraff of Prairie City admitted May 22. C. T. Van Lint of Pella admitted May 22. Mrs. Robert Mitchell of Otley admitted May 22. Mrs. Jennie Vander Kolk of Pella dismissed May 23. Mrs. Connie Slycord of Reasner, dismissed May . John G. Ofield of Knox ville admitted May 24. Mrs. Henry Cox of Pella transferred to University hospital, Iowa City, May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlyn Klimstra
Ottumwa Hospital
C. S. van Hemert
University Hospital
Iowa City
Lucille de Winter
E. Hollebrands
Towa “Methodist Hospital
Lloyd Anderson
Pella
Charles Glover
Knoxville
Clarence ‘Wickhart
Otley
John G. Ofield
John Ofield
Henry Cox
Birth announcements from Pella area families
The column notes multiple births at Pella Community Hospital including Julia Ann Lent born May 21 to Gene R Lent and wife with grandparents Floyd Rasmusson and Cecil Lent. Jolene Beth De Joode born May 21 to Edward De Joode and wife with grandparents Timothy Elsloo and John De Joode. Delores Jean Seekamp born May 23 to Vernon Seekamp and wife with Vander Hart and Seekamp grandparents. Joe Wesley Westra born May 22 to Wessel Westra and wife with Veldhuizen and Westra grandparents. Sharon Kay Schimmel born May 24 to David and wife with Van Norden and Schimmel grandparents. Anne Renee Rente born May 10 to Henry Rente and wife with H M Rente and Klinstra grandparents. Also includes local residents James Patrick eight weeks, Donna Graat, John Ryke, John G Ofield, Rosemary Stump, Clarence Wichhart, T G Fultz, Marion Vander Hart, Gertrude Schroeder, Theodore Zylstra in hospital or dismissed statuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene R. Lent
Pella
Julia Ann
Pella Community Hospital
Floyd Rasmusson
Manson
Town
Cecil Lent
Fort Dodge
Edward’ de Joode
Jolene Beth
Timothy Elsloo
John de Joode
Knoxville
Vernon Seekamp
Leighton
Delores Jean
Will Vander
Hart
M. D. Seekamp
Wisconsin
Wessel Westra
Joe Wesley
Everett Veldhuizen
A. Westra
David Schimmel
Sharon Kay
Henry van Norden
Cornelius, Schimmel
Rosemary Stump
Clarence Wichhart
Otley
T. G. Fultz
Marion Vander Hart
John Ryke
Gertrude Schroeder
Mothers Honored at Trinity Church Guild Devotion
Trinity Church Guild for Christian Service honored mothers on May 2 with a devotion titled Motherhood. Mothers who welcomed a baby in the last year received a remembrance and corsages. Special recognitions went to Mrs. Henry Niemeyer for most daughters and granddaughters, Mrs. Johanna Van Dusseldorp as oldest member, Leora Sue Van Wyk as youngest child of attendees, and Mrs. Dale Janset as gest mother with her daughter. The program featured a Baby Roll skit by the service committee, and closed with a poem and prayer by Mrs. Ed. Hibbr eg tse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Huyser
Trinity Church Guild For Christian Service
Henry Niemeyer
Johanna van Dusseldorp
Guild
Leora Sue van Wyk
Sne
Dale
Janset
Dave Roorda
Lester Ter Louw
Gerrit. van Zee
Merle van Steenis
Maynard de Vries
Ed. Hhibregtse
Obituary: Jacob Grootveld 74 Retired Farmer
Jacob Grootveld 74 a retired cornhant farmer died Monday evening after an extended illness at his home. Born October 28 1888 in Ede Gelderland Netherlands he came to the United States at age five settling in Pella. He lived in Fremont community 40 years and was a Baptist. He married Belle Boonstra November 26 1912 at Oskaloosa and she survives. Surviving relatives include a son Henry, daughters and many grandchildren. two brothers and one sister also listed. Funeral services were held Wednesday May 22 at 2 PM at the Baptist Church with Rev. Road officiating. Burial in Cedar Township Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Grootveld
Ede Gelderland
Netherlands
Henry and
Effie Plate Grootveld
United States
Pella
Fremont
The
Baptist Church
Belle Boonstra
Oskaloosa
Ment
Rev. O
Cedar Township
Reverend guests and family gather for Mother’s Day dinner
Monroe News reports a Mother's Day basket dinner at Mrs. Rachel Shaffer's Knoxville home with Rebecca Vriezelaar to stay at the Vriezelaar house while Rev. Stockwell and Rev. Farrell attend a Baptist Conference in Omaha. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Dick De Haas and children Julia Barbara Marie. Ray McDaniel family. Floyd McDaniel. Marvin Patterson and Janice Newton. Paul Baker. Maines. Bob Baker. Clifton Shaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockwell
Russell Farrell
Rebecca
Arthur Vriezelaar
Vriezelaar
Dick de Haas
Julia
Barbara
Marie
Rachel Shaffer
Knoxville
Ray McDaniel
Clarence
Floyd McDaniel
Monroe
Marvin Patterson
Janice
Newton
Paul Baker
S Maines
Bob Baker
West Branch
Clifton Shaffer
Graduates Urged To Use Caution Selecting Jobs
The Iowa Employment Security Commission urges 1963 high school graduates to consider job futures carefully. Signed by George W. Moore the letter notes higher skills and often college training are needed for many jobs in a tech driven era. It invites summer job seekers to contact nearby Iowa State Employment Service offices for guidance and funding toward further training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Iowa
George W. Moore
Iowa State Employment Service
The
Moore
Summertime League Scores and Bowling Achievements
The May 1 Chronicle lists a Summer League with teams Ww South End G&H Goofers Old Timers and Pin Splitters. Walter Butt rolled 222 for the thigh game and 602 for the series. A junior high misidentification correction notes four boys shown with Rotarians are seventh and eighth graders from Pella Christian and Pella Community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
G&h
Walter Butt
the Chronicle
Henry Rousch
John
Pella Christian
Pella
Warden-Blom Vows Exchange in April Wedding
Miss Judy Warden daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Warden What Cheer and Jerry Blom son of Mr and Mrs Wm Blom Pella united in marriage April 26 at the groom's home Rev Ringwalda officiating The bride attended Oska Joosa High School groom attended Pella Community High School plans to live at 1112% Liberty St Pella A bridal shower for Miss Judy Warden was held April 20 at Mrs William Bloms home hostesses were Mrs Don Blom Mrs Keith Blom and Mrs Herbert Blom gifts were many and useful
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Warden
Ernest Warden
What Cheer
Jerry Blom
Wm. Blom
Pella
Rev
Ringwalda
Oska- Joosa “High School
John A. Vande
Liberty Street
William Blom
Don Blom
Keith Blom
Herbert Blom
Airman Cordell Verwers Addresses CMRI Box 1204
Airman Cordell Verwers of the Air Force appears with a mailing reference CMRI Box 1204 at Chanute Air Force Base Illinois. The note lists his service number 26819015 and associates him with the base community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordell Verwers
CMRI
Chanute Air Force Base
Ill
Bible School Close Plans and 4 H Club Notes
Newton items report a two week close with memory work scripture lessons and art exhibits during Bible hour while parents meet. Co chairs Der Wal and ink. Paul Vander-Hart ordered Skiff hospital Saturday for treatment observation. 4-H club Lucky 14 selects Better Groomed girls with finalists listed. Father daughter party planned for June 14 at Mrs De Reus home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
der Wal and
Ink
Paul Vander - Hart
Skiff Hospital
Nora de Reus
Marla Heemstra
Sue Vriezelaar
Debbie Meyer
Barbara de Haas
Carolyn Mohler
Margaret Simpson
Shirley Shilling
Dan de Reus
Calf That Seems Half Deer Spotted Near Webster
A calf on the Orval Moore farm northeast of Webster appears half deer with erect ears and dished face, prompting veterinarians to consider genetic possibilities. In Decorah, two trees on Dean Darrington farm measure 25 feet nine inches and over 20 feet around, possibly the county's largest. At Sheffield, 50-year pins were awarded to Rebekah and Odd Fellows members C. O. Thurston, Will Massee, and A. L. Warma by. A Linn County engineer found a 5-inch mushroom north of Springville. Virgil Day north of Osceola displayed one of the few remaining examples of farming with horses. Marion post office grounded Rubarb the 13-year-old dog, whose 18-mile daily routes began over 12 years ago, a canine health note marked by age as equivalent to 90-100 human years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Moore
Webster
Rubarb
Marion
Rubard
Virgil D. Morena
Five Towans Win 400 Scholarships At 4H Congress
Five Iowa 4H Club members won $400 scholarships at the 1962 National 4H Club Congress in Chicago. Recipients include Thomas Hertz of Nevada for beef, Dale Green of Castalia for forestry, Diane Chrisman of Sigourney for health, Allan Fonken of Manning and Russell Hall of Walnut in forestry agricultural economics. Funds come from the Chicago and North Western Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
Thomas Hertz
Nevada
Beef
E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
Dale Green
Castalia
Forestry
American Forest Products Industries
Diane Chrisman
Sigourney, Health
Eli Lilly,and Company
Allan Donald Fonken
Manning
Russell Hall
Walnut
Chicago and North Western‘ Railway
Black Oak and Scott Strivers 4-H Meet May 1963
The Black Oak and Scott Strivers 4-H club met in Leighton Hall for their May session. Members answered roll with seed corn preferences and plans were made for a June 17 tour. Demonstrations covered tractors and machinery, lawn care, and animal parts. Hosts were Mark Van Zemeren Don De Bruin and Robert Newendorp led recreation. Reporter Don De Bruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Oak
Scott Strivers
Leighton Hall
Don Wyngarden
Duane Heyveld
Larry de. Bruin
Mark van Zemeren
Don de Bruin
Robert Newendorp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Vanden Berg
and Daugter
Dewey Kaldenberg
Slater
C. T. van Lint
Robert Mitchell
Jennie Vander Kolk
Connie Slycord of
Reasner
de Joode
Vr Westra
Schimmel
RENTE
Henry K. Rente
Anne Renee
H. M. Rente
Paul Klinstra
Morrison, Ill
Brodigan
James Patrick
Paul Bradigan
Davenport
Donna Graat
Prairie City
John G Ofield
M. M. Dockendorf
Fall
Feidgy
Thedore Zylstra
Don’s Radio & TV
del Monte
Stokely
Hormel
Oleo
Georgia
Swan Down
Folger's
Trinity Guild
Jacob
Grootveld
Mt. Paul
Willem
Henryef
D i Reyen
Andrew Kin
Gerrit Steenhoek
Fai William Vande Voort
Abe Vander Beek
Marion de Zwarte
Harris Vande Noord
Grinnell
Cornie
Gerber
William
Monroe News
By Lizabeth Newenhouse
Pella Chronicle
Franklin Street
M. M. de Zwarte
Dean Sadler
al de Wild
Cotes
Ad Manag
Tri-County
Tri-Counties
Ree Epeange
de Haas
Dean Darrington
Decorah
Darrington
Rebekah and
Odd Fellows Lodges
1.C.C.F
Sheffield
C. O. Thurston
Will Massee
A. L. Warmaby
Byron Miller
Linn Co. Soil Conservation
Springville
Oscebla
Thas
Tiorses
Fonken
Cooperative Extension Service
Miss
Chrisman
Oskaloosa 41St
Ray S. Tubaugh
Oskaloosa Livestock Auction
Tubaugh Bros
Hiway
Southeast
Loren and
Clarence Ballinger
the Pella
Chronicle
Chrysler
Ling
Don's Radio & TV
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