Local social notes list travels and appointments across Iowa
Mrs Leora Quinn travels to Denver for Thanksgiving with her daughter Lee a Denver student. Professor Herbert Mentink is elected president of the Iowa Conference at Cedar Rapids meeting. Replacements include Mora Eby stepping down after five years at Coe College. Numerous families plan Thanksgiving visits and moves affecting Des Moines Pella and Newton communities with changes of address Route 1 New Sharon and rural route updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leora Quinn
Denver
Colorado
Lee
Herbert Mentink
Central College
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Mentink
Mora Eby
Coe College
Eby
John R. Capp
Iowa Wesleyan
Elmer Hertel
Wartburg
O. Hovde
Luther
Eugene Beck
Upper Iowa
William Bruinekool
Los Angeles
California
Edward Hoeven
Bruinekools
Hoeven
Arturo
Lima
Peru
American Food Company
New York City
Reuben van Maanen
Jim Dingeman
Blanche Vander Linden
Highland
Indiana
Lambert
Darwin Squibb
Dwayne Dillavoy
Scranton
Duane Pothoven
Debbie
Henry Pothoven
St. Louis
Local hospital admissions and discharges noted
With the Shut-ins Mrs. Freda Van Dyk entered University Hospital at Iowa City on Monday for observation and treatment. Menze Vander Zyl was admitted to Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa on Wednesday. Henry Veenstra of Leighton returned home from Mahdha aka Hospital on Thursday after nearly two weeks of observation and treatment. Kathy Jean Farnsworth was in Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa Friday and Saturday for a severe bronchial condition. Miss Nellie Dingeman entered Mercy Hospital Friday and returned home Sunday. Peter De Hamer of Leighton admitted to Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, November 20, and returned home Saturday. J D Geurts entered Mercy Hospital Monday, November 25, for a tonsillectomy. Kathy Gosselink entered Mahaska Hospital Friday for a tonsillectomy and returned home Saturday. Nick Arens was dismissed from Mercy Hospital Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda van Dyk
University Hospital
Iowa City
Menze Vander Zyl
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Henry Veenstra
Leighton
Mahdhaaka Hospital
Kathy Jean Farnsworth
Eugene Farnsworth
Mercy Hospital
Satuday
Nellie Dingeman
Peter de Hamer
J. D. Geurts
John Geurts
Kathy Gosselink
Henry Gosselink
Nick Arens
Mobile X-Ray Unit To Be in Pella for Final Exams
The annual Contact X-ray program brings a mobile unit to Marion County for December 5 in Pella and December 6 in Knoxville. About 160 people are expected to be x-rayed at sites near Webster School and the Knoxville church. Leona B Fisher, R N, notes only previously advised individuals may be scanned, with films interpreted by State Health Department physicians and follow up by county nurses and local doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Knoxville
Marion County
Marion County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Leona B. Fisher
R. N
Marion County Medical Society
Division of Tuberculosis
State Department of Health
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association
Grace Kirtley
Ine Tuberculosis Association
R.N. County
Birth announcements from Oskaloosa area hospitals
Mr and Mrs Edwin Buwalda welcomed Gregory Allen born in Mercy Hospital Os Ka loosa on November 20. Mr and Mrs Andrew Slings welcomed Lois Diane born November 20 at Mahaska Hospital. Mr and Mrs Edward Wesselink welcomed Peggy Joyce born November 21 at Mahaska Hospital. Mr and Mrs John A Vander Waal welcomed David John born November 20 at Mahaska Hospital. Mr and Mrs Elmer Dykstra welcomed Donald Lee born November 21 at Mercy Hospital Os Vickroy welcomed Lori Marilyn born November 20 at Mahaska Hospital. Neal Van Veen and Charles Mitchell families note 8 lb 13 oz daughter Chery Lynn born November 23 at Mahaska Hospital. John Van Gorp Jr welcomed John David born November 28 at Mercy Hospital. Junior Schuring welcomed son born November 23 at Mahaska Hospital. Mr and Mrs Peter Vos welcomed Bobby Dale born November 24 at Mahaska Hospital. A son born to Mr and Mrs Jacob Van Whye on November 23 at Mahaska Hospital. Mr and Mrs Earl Van Zante welcomed June Earlin born November 26 at Mahaska Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Buwalda
Gregory Allen
Mercy
Slings
Andrew Slings
Lois Diane
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Edward Wesselink
Peggy Joyce
Mahaska Hospiital
John A. Vander Waal
David John
Dykstra
Elmer Dykstra
Donald Lee
Charles Mitchell
Chery Lynn
Mahaska’ Hospital
van Gorp
John van Gorp Jr
John David
Mercy Hospital
Junior Schuring
Vos
Peter Vos
Bobby Dale
Jacob van Whye
Earl van Zante
June Earlin
Nollen Re-Elected To Mahaska County Extension Council
In Richland township residents attended the Mahaska county extension council meeting at Peoria town hall. Herman Nollen was re elected as their representative. The event included a potluck supper and programs by the Richland Blue Belles and Richland Rustlers 4 H clubs with members conducting demonstrations, discussions, and elections led by Vos and Roose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nollen
Mahaska County
Richland Township
Herman Nollen
Mahaska County Extension Council
Peoria
Richland Blue Belles Girl
Janet Nollen
Hendreena Schimmel
Wilmena Sc
Obituary: Mrs Ed Bogaards of Pella dies at 79
Mrs Ed Bogaards born Anna Van Steenbergen in Mahaska County near Pella on September 20 1887 died Monday November 18 1957 aged 79 years 1 month 28 days. She married Ed Bogaards January 4 1900 and is survived by son Clarence daughter Gertrude two grandchildren and sister with services held November 21 1957 at Third Reformed Church Pella. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Bogaards
Anna van Steenbergen
William van Steenbergen
Gertrude van Pearsem
Mahaska County
Pella
Gertrude Christina
Christine Gertrude
Clarence
Gertrude
Abe L. Dykstra
Third Reformed Church of
A. L. Dykstra
Evelyn Dykstra
Marleen
Gilbert van Wyk
John van Pearsem
Orange City
Iowa
M. T. Klein
John Vande Voort
William van Stesnbergen
Wiltur Rignalda
Bogaards
van Dyk-Duven
Third Reformed Church
Ralph de Cook
Arnold de Bruin
Carl Vogelaar
Jesus
William J. Vande Voort
Clarence H. Vander Linden
Raymond Boertje
Roy de Bruin
Arie Ver Dugt
Henry A. Bennink
Oakwood Cemetery
Obituary of Martin T Klein of Pella Iowa 1874 1957
Martin T Klein born July 13 1874 west of Pella Marion County Iowa died November 22 1957 at 809 West 5th Street Pella after a stroke aged 83 years 4 months 9 days He married Jennie Steenberg February 24 1898 and had two sons Harold who died in 1926 and William of Pella Surviving are his son William a granddaughter Marcia Cade and three great grandchildren Cathy Jo Candace Joy and Carma Jean One sister Mrs William Bruinekool Funeral services Monday November 25 1957 at Garden Chapel Funeral Home officiated by Rev Herman J Redder Interment Oakwood Cemetery Casket bearers Clarence Bogaards Arthur Klein John G Klein Will Vande Voort Mrs Gradus Klein Charles Klein Soloists Ralph De Cook and accompanist Mrs Ralph De Cook performed Going Down the Valley One by One and O That Will Be Glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis
Gertrude de Leuw Klein
Pella
Marion County
Iowa
West 5Th Street
Klein
Jennie Steenberg
Harold
William
Jennie
Marcia Cade
Cathy Jo
Candace Joy
Carma Jean
William Bruinekool
First Reformed Church
Garden Chapel
Herman J. Redder
Oakwood
Clarence Bogaards
Arthur Klein
John G. Klein
Will Vande Voort
Gradus G. Klein
Charles Klein
Ralph de Cook
Church Notes Preacher George T Pinches Leads Dec 3 Meeting
George T Pinches schedules 9:30 a.m. Bible class and school 10:30 a.m. Lord's Supper and Word of God 7:30 p.m. Great Search light series on Revelation The Majesty and Finality of the Supreme Court of the Universe 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Dec 3 Great question meeting reads and answers written questions on Revelation Is your question among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ‘T. Pinches
Supreme Court of the Universe
Methodist service schedule announced by Boslooper
Minister Thomas Boslooper leads services on Sunday December 1 with 9 45 am sermon by Dr G T Vander Lugt Sunday School at 10 65 am Junior C at 2 30 pm High School C FE at 7 30 pm The Men of Our Generation title sermon by Boslooper and music by the men's chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Boslooper
G. T. Vander Lugt
C. FE
Boslooper
First Reformed Church Service Schedule and Catholic Mass Notice
The First Reformed Church lists morning worship at 9 30 with the Rev A Haverkamp in charge and a 10 45 Sunday School on Pauls Triumphant Witness. Evening programs include Junior and Intermediate C E at 6 30 and Senior Youth Fellowship plus What God Thinks of Me at 7 30. Wednesday Family Night meetings begin at 7 20. Catholic Mass is at 11 30 on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman J. Ridder
Ralph H. Pronk
Assoc
A. Haverkamp
D.D
First Church
Prot Reform Movement Mission Broadcast Listing
Rev G Lubbers missionary hosts the Reformed Witness Hour every Sunday morning on radio KBOE 1380 AM in Os Osage. A church program listing notes the weekly broadcast of Protestant reform oriented teachings presented by the Rev Lubbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lubbers
Reformed Witness Hour
KBOE
Os Kaloosa
Ear corn carrying fork from a Pella craftsman
A Pella man crafted a wooden fork with prongs wide enough to grip an ear of corn on the ground and a long handle to avoid bending. It is described as easy to make, practical, and well liked by users.
Fifty Years as Attorney For Leslie Archerd Of Clarion
Leslie Archerd of Clarion marked more than fifty years in law, with about forty-five years practicing in Clarion. Europe is noted as the smallest continent in a brief continental fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Archerd
Clarion
Europe
Calvary Church Invites Parishioners to Worship Services
Calvary Chr Ref Church at 604 Jefferson announces morning worship at 9 30 with a sermon Images of God based on the Second Commandment and an 11 00 Sunday School youth fellowship and adult Bible class at 7 80 evening worship. Guest minister Rev L Van Laar from Second Chr Ref Church will preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Marvin R. Doornbos
L. van Laar
Church
Calvary Church
First Baptist Church Service and Activities Schedule
Everett G Ward minister leads 9 30 a m worship with The Cup communion meditation. Stewardship cards presented for the year. Sunday school for preschool through sixth grade at 9 30 a m and for junior high senior high and adults at 10 40 a m with Pauls Triumphant Witness. 6 30 p m Baptist Youth Fellowship I group service Sponge and Pen Church Family Nights with supper and Adult Lay Development Program December 4 at 6 00 p m. A cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Independence
Everett G. Ward
Paul
Trinity Church Invites in Evening Worship and Bible Study
Wm. C. De Jong leads Sunday School at 10 50 a m with The Scriptures and Paul’s Triumphant Witness. Jr C E Harvey Van Rooyen speaks at 6 30 p m followed by Intermediate C E Jean Van Zee and Jean Roorda as co leaders. Sr C E Bob Omick speaks at 7 20 p m in What God Can Do. Trinity Church extends a cordial welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. de Jong
Franklin
East Third Streets
Paul
Bob Omick
Trinity Church
Minister Conducts Services With Evening Praise Plan
The Rev. Russell J. Redeker will lead Sunday services including morning seorthipe at 9:30, Sunday School on "Paul's Triumphant Witness" at 10:60, Jr C E and Intermediate C E at 6:30, C E Y F, and an evening praise service at 7:30 led by Wilbur Ringwalda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Ringwalda
Russell J. Redeker
Our Men in Military Service Fort Leonard Wood Iowa Soldier Hendricks
Army Pvt. Bryce M Hendricks, 19, husband of Sara and son of Mr and Mrs William F Hendricks of Route 1 Reasnor Iowa, is to complete eight weeks of basic combat training December 7 at Fort Leonard Wood under the Reserve Forces Act. A 1966 Newton High School graduate, he was a farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
AHTNC
Army
Bryce M. Hendricks
Sara
William F. Hendricks
Route 1
Reasnor
Iowa
Fort Leonard Wood
Newton High School
Pvt William Sheppard Completes Radio Course at Camp Chaffee
Pvt William L Sheppard Jr 18 of Pella Iowa graduated from a 12 week Radio Communication School at Port Chaffee Fort Chaffee Arkansas His parents reside on Route 8 in Pella Iowa The course covered radio equipment operation Morse code sending and receiving He is a Pella High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Chaffee, Ark
AHTNC
William L. Sheppard Jr
Route 8
Pella
Iowa
Port, Chaffee
Art Sheppard
Soldier
Pella High School
PVT DOUGLAS HEEREMA TO COMPLETE BASIC TRAINING
Army Pvt. Douglas L. Heerema, son of Mr and Mrs Martin J Heerema of 900 Independence St Pella Iowa, is slated to finish eight weeks of basic combat training on December 7 at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri under the Reserve Forces Act program. He is a 1966 graduate of Pella High School and attended Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
AHTNC
Army
Douglas L. Heerema
Martin J. Heerema
Independence St
Pella
Iowa
Fort Leonard Wood
Heerema
Pella High School
Towa State College
Pella Man Stanley Beyer Completes Army Basic
Pvt Stanley Beyer son of Mr and Mrs Lambert Beyer 115 W First St Pella Iowa recently graduated from basic Army administration courses at Fort Leonard Wood MO The course included typing Army clerical procedures and record keeping Beyer entered the Army last July and completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood A 1957 graduate of Pella Public High School he was employed by the Pella Canning Company in civilian life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
AHTNC
Stanley Beyer
Lambert Beyer
W. First St. Pella
Iowa
Fort Leonard Wood
Beyer
Army
Pella Public High School
Pella
Rotarians Hear Legislator on Iowa Merits at Ladies Night
Speaker William Mooty, House of Representatives, extolled Iowa gains at the Rotarians and wives annual Ladies Night at the Country Club. He covered land quality, central location, farm machinery, and the need to keep youth in Iowa, plus remarks on recent sessions and laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
House of Representatives
William Mooty
Country Club
Mooty
Grundy County
Iowa University Law School
del de Haas
del de Haas Some Facts About the State As Told By Mr. Mooty
Farm neighbor ringer hit face, 87 stitches after hog attack
August Hultman of Riceville suffered a deep facial cut when a stock hog lunged during ringing. A neighbor stepped in and struck him in the face with a ringer. The wound required 87 stitches to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Hultman
Riceville
Mr. Hultmant
If You Learn One New Thing a Day Promise
A reflection on daily learning and helping others in the life battle. It asserts that gaining knowledge daily yields 365 new insights by the next year and equates assisting others in misfortune to heroic action.
Slykhuis and Heerema Named to S C All Conference Team
Slykhuis and Heerema named to the South Central Conference all star team. First team selections include Bankus, Kovacevich, Pollard, and others from Centerville, Knoxville, Pella, Indianola, and nearby towns with multiple players earning spots. Second team features Dorsey, Thomas, Stark, and Shelton among others from Knoxville, Centerville, Albia, and Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bankus
Chariton
J. Kovacevich
Centerville
Bob Slykhuis
Pel
Harrison Pollard
Alley
Larry Bankus
Knoxville
Bruce Heerema
Pella
Larry Bristow
Winterset
Harry Butler
Ray Nyswonger
Indianola
Leo Grimes
Valley
Clif Edwards
Indi
Keith Eubanks
Jim Young
Larry Dorsey
van Werden
Wintersotes
Bob Thomas
Cent
Dick Thomas
Albia
Don Stark
Mark de Cook
Larry Shelton
Mickey Schmidt
Knoxvi
N) Nicholson
Verline
Pella Christian Cagers Earn Two More Wins
Pella Christian defeated Walsh and Lacey in a busy week, edging Walsh 48 47 on Kenny Bokhoven free throws with 30 seconds left and routing Lacey 73 43 as Kenny Rouw led scoring with 40 points. Lara Memmelaar and Terpstra added scoring in varied lineups. The girls won 57 36 and the boys 73 43 at Lacey, building a strong late season push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pola Christian
Ulalsh Catholic
Ottumwa
Lacey
Walsh
Kenny Bokhoven
Christian Cegers
Golden
Bokhoven
Kenny Rowe
Bob de Ruiter
Wright
Pella Christian Fresh
Soph
Walsh Fresh
Rich Jellema
Loren Steenhoek
Stella
Eagletes
Lacey Gals
Nancy Terpstra
Kathryn Plate
Nancy Memmelaar
Dieleman
Christian Boys
Christian Lads
Nets
Kenny Rouw
Jim de Jong
Christian Cagers
Colfax
Centerville Faces Pella High Friday Night
Centerville travels to Pella High this Friday in a South Central Conference clash. Pella hopes for another win after a 66-42 season opener victory over Mt Pleasant, with standout seniors Bailey, Larson, Brooks, and Connor. A win is seen as essential for Pella to stay in the conference race, while Centerville boasted top-division potential and a strong 66-42 start. Next week, Pella hosts Albia on December 6, and on December 3 Pella reserves meet Lovila varsity at Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High
Centerville
Pella
Mt. Pleasant
Bailey
Larson
Brooks
Connor
Bella
Albia
Lovila
Pela
Luther Whips Parsons 28 0 To Win Iowa Loop Title
Luther combined a grinding ground attack with stout defense to crush Parsons 28 to 0 on a muddy field and claim the Iowa conference title. Luther rushed for 381 yards led by Brad Hustad with 118 as he neared 1,400 for the season. Parsons was held to 68 rushing and 67 passing, with three Norsemen each surpassing 100 rushing yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Parsons
Iowa
Norsemen
Brad Hustad
Hustad
Central College
Bob Ratcliff
al Fedge
Wayne Dotzenrod
Dotzenrod
Pasons
Pella High Falls to Valley 49 36 in First Conference Game
Pella High lost 49 to 36 at West Des Moines in a conference opener. Valley used strong rebounding to control the boards, led 22 19 at halftime, and dominated the third quarter. Pella's top scorer was Jerry Ulrich with 16 points, while Valley's leading trio included Gable with 17 and Sandler with 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Valley
West Des Moines
Jerry Ulrich
Gable
Sandler
Little Dutchmen Beat Colfax 67 to 50 in Tuesday Clash
Pella High recovered from a slow start to defeat Colfax 67 50 Tuesday. Larry Renaud led Pella with 16 points while Bob Slykhuis and Evan Vander Wert added 13 and 10 respectively, as Pella built an 18 point third quarter margin. Colfax was led by Robson and Mellor with 13 each. In the fresh soph game, Pella won 67 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High
Colfax
Keota
Valley
Little Dutch
Pella
Larry Renaud
Bob Slykhuis
Evan Vander Wert
Renaud
Gerald Kuiper
Slykhuis
Mark de Cook
Robson
Mellor
Phil Vanden Berg
John Grandin
Faidley
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E. V. Goad
Honaker
Roanoke
Norfolk
Virginia
Raymond Doorenbos
Morrison
Illinois
J. W. Doorenbos
George Ver Steeg
Mark Schakel
Newton
Kedrick Hoek
Sterling
Charles Blee
William Howard
Tommy
Helen Coyne
Ft. Dodge
H. H. Sadler
Bert van Hemert
Aberdeen
Maryland
Don
Lory
Searsboro
New Sharon
Paul E. Renaud
Lambert Veenstra
Henry Willemsen
Walton de Cook
Ray Robus
Felco
Fort Dodge
A. K. van Zee
Ronnie
Ds C. Vande Ree
Zolo
Taintor
Lynnville
Cornelius Roose
R. Nieuwsma
Arie van Weelden
Peter Westercamp
John A. Roose
Knoedler Burr Mill
Ver
Ploeg
Ritchie
Buwalda
Wesselink
Vander Waal
Mitchell
Schuring
van Whye
Richland Rustlers
Morris Vos
Arvin Lee Roose
Jessie VandeVoort
Keith Nollen
Hud
Glen VandeVoort
Peter G. Vos
Gerrit Roose
Clarence van Gorp
Oskaloosa Herald
Martin T. Klein
Second Reformed Church
PROT
Reformed Home Mission
Calvary
First Baptist Church
Trinity Reformed Church
Pvt
Bryce Hendricks
William Sheppard
Camp Chaffee
Douglas Heerema
Rotarians
G. Klein
Bakker & Rus
Your Farm Headquarters
Pella Christian Cagers
Jasper County
John de Gr
Columbia
J.D. Picker
Ateol
Boelge
Palo Alto Grange
Louis Scheel
Jasper Co. Say. Bank
Earl and
Bill Shields
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