Local families celebrate 32nd wedding anniversary at Dutch Burdet
Saturday evening October 24 marked by a supper for Mr. and Mrs. Connie Van den Baard of Pella and Mr. and Mrs Bill Den Outer of Monroe. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Vanden Baard, Mrs. Lloyd Swank, and Mrs. Lucile Buwalda. Beverly Buwalda traveled to Iowa City for eye trouble, with a possible later surgery. Also noted were visits by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lavery and son Scott to Trenison, Iowa, and Ed Du Pree with son Tom visiting relatives in Chicago. Wayne Schakel and a friend from Cleveland visited the Schekel family. A newborn, baby Martin, was born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Vanden Baard
Pella
Bill den Outer
Monroe
John Vanden Baard
Lloyd Swank
Lucile Buwalda
Jess
Ed du Pree
Tom
Chicago
David Nimmo
Nimmo
Louis Thomas
D. O. Thomas
Jody Clevenger
Dorothy Beck
Forrest City
Lloyd Clevenger
Jody
Dorothy
State College of Iowa
Cedar Falls
Ralph McLaughlin
Laconia
New Hampshire
H. F. Albers
McLaughlin
Monroe and Vicinity
Jeannette Aalbers
Dick Sile
Neil Strom
Jackson
Oscar Ammer
Dale Vaught
Lake Mills
Ammer
Ralph Masters
Omaha
Nebr
Orville Masters
Hospital Admissions and Discharges in Pella Area
Various residents are listed as admitted or dismissed from Pella Community Hospital and nearby facilities. Names include Mrs Harvey Steenhoek Mrs Howard Cowman Mrs Hoy Modlin Edwin Mueller Edward Vermiss Milton Talbot Johanna Vander W Welby Crites Mrs Ray Hoksbergen Gary Nichols Max Hoeksema Lorane Breuklander Henry Petersma with dates spanning Wednesday to Sunday and hospitals including Pella Community Hospital Knoxville Collins Hospital and Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Steenhoek
Pella Community Hospital
Howard Cowman
Knoxville
Johanna Vander W
Pomunity Hospital
Istundsy
John Smalley
Birth of Brent Hansen in Pella Hospital
Mr and Mrs Almo L Hansen of Pella announce the birth of a boy named Brent born Wednesday November 4 at Pella Community Hospital weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Louis Wilkus of Carroll Iowa Mrs Beverly Klamm of Gillette Wyoming and Leroy Hansen of Boone Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almo L. Hansen
Pella
Brent
Pella Community Hospital
Louis Wilkus
Carroll
Iowa
Beverly Klamm
Gillette
Wyoming
Leroy Hansen
Boone
Terpstra delivers 8 lb 6½ oz boy at Town Methodist
An 8 lb 6½ oz baby boy named Gresore James Terpstra was born Monday, November 2, at Town Methodist Hospital in Des Moines to Mr. and Mrs. Stone Terpstra. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Derksen of Waupun and Mr. and Mrs. ary Terpstra. The article also notes social visits, Halloween trick or treat events, and family gatherings including the Franklins, Coop ers, Andersons, and Ver Heuls across Des Moines and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresore James
Stone Terpstra
Town Methodist
Des Moines
Mrs. Derksen
Waupon
Ary Terpstra
Obituary of Wray L Grandia from Pella Chronicle
Wray L Grandia died early Monday in Pella after lifelong residence there. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday November 11 1964 at 2:00 pm at First Reformed Church Pella with the family to greet guests at 1:45 pm. Rev Glen C Peter man will officiate. burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home in charge. Survived by wife Leona Van der Linden three children Thelma Detroit Merle St Louis and Marilee Pella two grandchildren two sisters Leta Mae Connie Van Wyk Pella and Lora Grandia Ottumwa Iowa Memorial fund being established. A complete obituary to follow in Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wray L. Grandia
Pella
First Reformed Rch
Glen C. Peterman
Oakwood
van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home
Leona Vander Linden
Thelma
Detroit
Mich
Merle
St. Louis
Marilee
Robert Toom
Leta Mae
Connie van Wyk
Lora Grandia
Ottumwa
the Chronicle
Death of Elmer Laird in California gas blast
News from Coal Ridge reports Elmer Laird son of Mr and Mrs George Laird died after a gas explosion in California where he worked. He had lived in the area with his family who later moved to California. He died two days after the incident. Other local notes mention visits among neighbors including Mrs Raymond Karr and Mrs C J Anderson with Irma Purch, Mrs W A Anderson, and the Andersons hosting relatives and friends on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Ridge
Elmer Laird
George Laird
Buck Laird
California
Elmer
Raymond Karr
Clifford Line
Ted Tubbs
C. J. Anderson
Irma Purch
Anderson
W. A. Anderson
Knoxville
William Franklin
Leona Cooper
Thomas
Richard Anderson
Melcher
Honored on 77th Birthday for Mrs Henry De Zwarte
Mrs Henry De Zwarte was honored on her 77th birthday at the home of her children on Thursday evening October 29. Attendees included her brothers and sisters and many relatives notably the Van Gilst and Van Ee families. Henry De Zwarte could not attend due to a recent fall but guests visited him earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry de Zwarte
Marion de Zwarte
Peter van Gilst
Matthew van Gilst
Helen Menninga
Hubert van Gilst
Case Kloosterman
Gerrit van Ee
Gradus de Cook
Leroy van Weelden
Fred Jensma
Jake Diekema
Jensma
Larry Diekema
Monroe
Marvin van Engelhoven
Pella
Logan Grapp
Cedar Falls
Monroe News Names Local Social and Obituary Notes
Monroe items from November 1 report social calls at the Lust and Berkenbusch homes, supper guests in Knoxville, and visitors from California, Columbia, and Pella. Obituary notices include Pedro Mullins 88 of Monroe who died Oct. 26 and Jens Sorenson 79 of Monroe who died Oct. 26, with funeral services in Monroe and Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Nichols
Dunreath
Staleys
California
Pedro Mullins
Pella Christian Eagles Begin Rebuilding Year On Fresh Court
Pella Christian opens basketball season with a new group after losing six seniors. Coach Dick Vander Laan Still relies on five returning lettermen, led by Van Wyk and De Jong, to form a nucleus. Freshmen and sophomores fill out a young roster as the Eagles seek balance, rebounding, and teamwork to contend in the Chiquaqua Conference while aiming to defend their three-year championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Pella Christian
Moravia
Dick Vander Laan
Ken"Van Wyk
Mark de Jong
Doug de Jong
Doug Menninga
Case de Haan
Ray Pethoven
Bob Zylstra
Bob Rooy
Dale Sterk
Jim Vander Weele
Archie Vander Hart
Guy de Haan
Bruce Vander Ploeg
Lear
Chiquaqua
Dennis Brass
Vern Meinders
Mary Slings
Jim Bossenbroek
Gene van Wyk
Gerrit Brouwer
Vander Laan
Peppy Pals Hold October Meeting at Pam Van Howeling’s
The Peppy Pals club held elections in October and met at Pam Van Howeling’s home. The president opened the meeting with the group reciting the 4-H pledge and conducting roll call with members sharing why they are glad to live in their community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam van Howeling
Gide Rage Meeting Elects 1965 Officers
The November 10 1964 Gide RAGE meeting for USS A included 11 members with two teachers and two guests present. After business, new 1965 officers were elected Betty Van Steenis president Fam Van Howeling vice president Judy Van Haalen secretary Jaci Van der Wert treasurer Diane Goody assistant secretary treasurer Karen Ver Ploeg historian Joan De Graff reporter. A lunch followed served by the hostess and her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uss.a
Betty van Steenis
Fam van Howeling
Judy van Haalen
Jaci ‘van der Wert
Diane Goody
Karen Ver Ploeg
Joan’ de Graff
Judy van Haalén
Central College announces 1965 66 academic calendar
Dean James Graham announced Central College calendar for the 1965 66 school year. Classes begin Thursday September 9 with freshman day Monday. Homecoming November 5 6 and 7 against Wartburg College. Thanksgiving break November 24 29. Christmas break December 17 to January 3. First semester exams start January 13. second semester classes start January 24. Spring break April 1 to 11. Final exams begin May 23. Baccalaureate May 29 and Commencement May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Graham
Central
Wartburg College
Des Moines River Conference picks announced for area gridiron stars
The All Conference team selections list standout players from Eddyville Lynnville-Sully Pleasantville Prairie City Colfax Twin Cedars North Mahaska and Monroe. First team features ends Watkins and Vanderbilt tackle McElveen and Dawley guard Peffers Brown and T Smith center Blankenship backs Smith Harvey Worthington Becker Powell Meyers and Reed with Powell and Eddyville earning back spots. Second team includes Fee Worthington Pion Renaud Despauns Reed and Reeves plus backs Meyers Smith Strangers Calhoun Reed Sharp and others. Honorable mentions span De Joode Northcutt Evans Waggaman Ford Albright Faidley Barr Hijortshot Cross Jensen Dunkin Buitenwerf Schleir Reed and Urban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Eddyville
Vanderbilt
Lynnville-Sully
McElveen
Prairie City
Dawley
North Mahaska
Peffers
Pleasantville
Brown
T. Smith
Harvey
Worthington
Becker
Powell
End-Fee
Twin Cedars
Pion
Colfax
Renaud
Lynnville
Sully
Despauns
Reed
Reeves
Meyers
Lynnville- Sully
Smith
Strangers
Calhoun
Sharp
de Joode
Northcutt
N.M
Evans
Waggaman
P.C
Ford
T.C
Albright
Faidley
Barr
Monroe
Hijortshot
Cross
Jensen
L.S
Dunkin
Buitenwerf
Schleir
Urban
P’ville
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Beverly Buwalda
Iowa City
Richard G. Lavery
Scott
Pearl Lavery
Trenison
Wayne Schakel
Cleveland
Ree
Schekel
Ew Martin
Hoy Modlin
Otley
Edwin Mueller
Osage City
Kansas
Edward Vermissed
Pe! Hospital
Milton Talbot
Pella Immunity Hospital
Henry Petersma
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Pella Area L.P
Henry
Bert Hagen
Oskaloosa Oil CO
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Bass van Gilst
Marion County
Paul Bandstra
Terpstra
Charles Koop
Collins Hosoxville
Frank Eeling of
Neal
Raymond Gettman
Jim Richey
Lorena
Pamela
Sandra
Donald Bishop
David
Melinda
G. H. Franklin
Kim Richey
Benny
Franklin
Mrs. Cooper
Walter Thomas
Judy
Robert
Robin
Rachel
Andrews
Ron Vinson
Jerry Hacker
Indianola
David Clark
Marvin
Robert Avery
Lawrence
Jennifer
Martin Laird
Hubbard
MR. Murray L. Grandia
Coal Ridge News
Mary J. Franklin
Ralph de Cook
Vans Nursing Home
Crumpacker
James Poulson
The
Methodist Church
Mullins
Leo
Matthew
Jens Sorenson
Skiff Memorial Hospital
Newton
Garden Chapel
Ross Kane
Fred Kane
Carlton Lyons
Elmore
Minn
Russell Worth
Helen Emal
Vern Sprout
Iowa Falls
Pella Christian Eagles
Central College
Pick Area Gridders
Des Moines River
RCA By
Whirlpool Corporation
RCA Whirlpool Appliances
Radio Corporation of America
Veenstra’s
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