Thanksgiving Guests Share Time Across Many Homes
Local notes detail numerous Thanksgiving visits as families from Des Moines, Moline, Ames, Chicago, Camp Rucker, and Sheboygan gathered with relatives in Pella Iowa. Discharged air corps veteran Cpl Marion Vander Heiden reenlisted. students from Town State College enjoyed breaks with kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Marion Vander Heiden
Pella
Air Corps
Boinmabas
Ohio
Carl Bost
Carl Ver Steeg
Dolores In't’Veld
Town State College
Ames
Obituary of Grandia Hesselink 1868 1951 Iowa
Grandia Hesselink born May 21 1868 in Orange City Iowa daughter of Jillis and Elizabeth Grandia. Married Frederick Ronald Hesselink Aug 2 1904 in Oskaloosa Iowa. Lived Prairie City then moved to Pella died November 21 1951 at daughter Elizabeth Smedley in Bountiful Utah at 63 years 6 months. Survived by son Marion Adel Iowa daughters Elizabeth Bountiful Utah and Helen Des Moines Iowa six grandchildren one great grandson one sister Lena Van Olst Chandler Minnesota one brother Tone Grandia Minnesota. Preceded by parents two brothers and husband. Funeral November 24 1951 2:00 p.m. Co operative Garden Chapel Reverend E H Tanis officiated. Buried Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandia Hesselink
Bor
Orange City
Iowa
Jillis
Elizabeth Grandia
Frederick Ronald Hesselink
Oskaloosa
Prairie City
Pella
Evne
Netey Fe
Byt
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, Smedley Bountiful
Marion Hesselink
Adel
George Jey
Bountiful
Utah
Helene
Glenn Armstrong
Des Moines
Lena van Olst
Chandler
Minnesota
Tone Grandia
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Marie Grandia Hesselink
The family expresses deep gratitude to all who offered sympathy after the death of our mother, grandmother, and sister Mrs. Marie Grandia Hesselink. We acknowledge sincerely the tokens of respect and support extended to us during this time.
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Marie Grandia Hesselink
Dingeman Jacob 1902 1951 Monroe obituary notice
Jacob Dingeman son of William and Ella born November 6 1902 New Sharon Iowa died November 19 1951 at his Monroe Iowa home at age 49. He married Ivy Wood October 7 1922 and had four daughters Dorothy Phyllis Crystal Donna Lee who died in infancy. He belonged to the Methodist church Knights of Pythias Dozen Year Club Commercial Club and was a volunteer fireman with a 10 year certificate. Survived by wife three daughters two grandsons three brothers and two sisters. Funeral Wednesday November 21 1951 at 1:00 p.m. from the Monroe home and 2:00 p.m. from Monroe Methodist Church with burial in Monroe Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Dingeman
William
Ella Dingeman
New Sharon
Iowa
Monroe
Ivy Wood
Dorothy
Phyllis
Crystal
Donna Lee
Methodist Church
Knights of Pythias
Donald Hewitt
H. D. Machin
Herbert Dykstra
Stevie Hewitt
Timmy Dykstra
Dan Dingeman
Pella
Pete Dingeman
Newton
John Dingeman
Des Moines
Nellie Dingeman
Cornelia Wells
Jake
Monroe Methodist Church
Russell G. Nye
Monroe Cemetery
Carpenter of Galesburg Dies After Ill Health
Loell L. Carpenter of near Galesburg Iowa died after months of illness. He married Hattie Graffis in 1908. Survivors include wife two sons Carl H. Carpenter Denver and Kenneth S. Carpenter Galesburg two daughters Karla Kay Dennis S. Carpenter Des Moines sisters Grace Hodgins Des Moines and Floyd Kent Newton. He was a charter member of Elk Creek Grange and farmed locally. Funeral at Galesburg Christian Church with Rev J A Cunninghm officiating burial Hewitt Cemetery.
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Loall I
Carpenter
Galesburg
Iowa
Lewis B
Stella L. Carpenter
Hattie Graffis
Hattie
Carl H. Carpenter
Denver
Colorado
Kenneth S. Carpenter
Karla Kay
Dennis S. Carpenter
Grace Hodgins
Des Moines
Floyd Kent
Newton
Elk Creek
J. A. Cunninghm
Hewitt Cemetery
Funeral Services for Lucas L. De Young in Sheldon
Lucas L. De Young of Sheldon died November 17 1951 at his home aged 76. Funeral services were held November 20 at the family home and at the Methodist church with Rev. Harvey C. Travis officiating. He was a farmer and hog raiser, lived in Sioux and O'Brien counties, and was a devoted Methodist for over 60 years. Survivors include his brother A J DeYoung and three sisters, with several nephews and nieces. Pallbearers listed.
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Sheldon
Iowa
de Young
Lucas L. de Young
Methodist Church
Harvey C. Travis
Merrill Fritts
Vernon Ingalls
Jesus
R. C. Hollander
Lucas L. DeYoung
Peter and
Mattie DeJong
Otley
Sioux County
Sioux
O’brien
Marshall D. Wynn
Sac City
A. J. DeYoung
Jennie Walter
Kate Wynn
Peterson
Bertha
Ruthven
William Koostra
Emma
Tampa
Fla
Herbert Myer
Mary
Cylinder
John D. Peterson
Minneapolis, Minn
Marshall Wynn
Hans Peterson
Gertie
Bernard Weaver
Milo Sweeney
John G. Vander Berg
Pettis Finch
Marion Vander Berg
Alvan Ruby
Floral organizers at Weaver burial service
Mrs Bernard Weaver and Miss Gere Birth oversaw the flowers for a funeral. Burial took place in the family lot at Lawn cemetery with Temple Mortuary handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Weaver
Gere Birth
Lawn Cemetery
Temple Mortuary
Mrs Hattie M McAuley Funeral Service Held In Newton
Mrs Hattie M McAuley 81 died at 209 North Third Avenue East Wednesday evening November 21. Funeral services were held Friday at Johnson Murdoch Funeral Home Newton Ia with Rev E A officiating and burial in Newton Union Cemetery. She was born April 7 1870 and married Leonidas McAuley June 14 1899. She lived in Newton since 1920 and was a member of the Christian church at Peoria. Survivors include three sisters and one brother, 16 nieces and nephews. Pallbearers listed. music by Dick McKibben soloist and organist Mrs R Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Mae McMauley
North Third Avenue East
Johnson-Murdoch Funeral Home
Newton
McAuley
Madison
Nancy Tice
Pella
Central College
Leonidas McAuley
Christian Church
Peoria
Minnie Grimes
Lottie J. Tice
Cora McAdoo
Des Moines
Daniel T. Tice
Perry
E. A
First Methodist Church
Newton Union Cemetery
Dick McKibben
R. Jackson
Frank Wilson
Stouder
David Schuls
S. E. Lyke
Harald Mallicoat
Jess Hesselschwerts
Newton Daily News
Monoxide Gas Fatality Blamed in Sloan Home
A chimney blockage caused lethal carbon monoxide buildup in a Sloan house. Jack Hamp died recently while his mother-in-law Mrs Schuster was overcome by the fumes. Local authorities investigated the incident as a domestic fatality with gas exposure as the probable cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hamp
Sloan
Escar
Mra Schuster
Bluebells 4 H Club Holds Bake Sale At Harvester
The Bluebells 4 H Club met at Frances De Jong's home with eleven members and five new recruits plus one guest. The main business was a bake sale at International Harvester on November 17 raising 38.50 for a Girls Dormitory at the 4 H campsite. Ellen De Geus spoke on the color wheel and a Pleasant Grove school program followed with multiple recitations and dramatic numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebells
Frances de Jong
International Harvester
Ellen de Geus
Home for the Aged News Brief
Community update notes Mr Paul Langstraat and Mr and Mrs John Lanestes visiting residents at the Home for the Aged. Also mentioned are Peter De Jong and Mr Molensarvis in related activities or conversations within the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Langstraat
John Lanestes
Peter de Jong
Molensarvis
Langs and Guests Share Gala Across Regions
A fragmentary notice recalls Leendert Lang and his wife hosting a social gathering with guests including Leendert Hack and D. Welackert. The text mentions locations tied to Canada, South Kota, and Colorado, hinting at a broad social network and celebratory event.
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the Chronicle
Oma
David Braafhart
Michael
John Braafhart
Bernie Vogelaar
Marilyn
Marjorie
Rosalee
Moline
Ilinois
Bernie
Ben Vogelaar
James Kempkes
Matt Kempkes
Kempkes
Iowa-Des Moines Tional Bank
Henry Roeffel
Mahaska
Herman Swank
Harvey
Mercy Hospital
van Zee
Leighton
Mercy
Cornelius van Kooten
Sully
Leland van Ee
University of Iowa
North Dakota
G. R. van Dyk
Raymond
Camp Rucker
Alabama
Dean
Jimmie
Chicago
Ill
Ernie Schippers
Bellevue
Nebraska
A. A. Schippers
J. S. Gladstone
Ardelia
Sheldon Gladstone
J. B. van Lemert
Wm. C. Howardson
Tommy
Donald Johnston
Ronny and
Randy
Ft Dodge
H. H. Sadler
Robert Sadler
Mr. Pleasant
Leslie Sadler
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
G. E. Robertson
Walker Sadler
Mrs
Marie Hesselink
Raytheomty “de Honestly Advertised
Joe Stientjes & Son
Loell L. Carpenter
Hattie M. McAuley
DE Jong
Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove School
Darlene Bevan
Sizin
Howard de Wild
Faeda
Verlan Smiths
Russell Kuiken
Steve
Clarence van Eden
Connie de Zwarte
Verlan Smith
Diana van den Baard
Washington Post
Archer
Bakker
Rus
Creer
Children’s All Wool
Gabardine
Verlan Dykstra
Joan van den Baard
Marvin Hackett
Diana ‘den’ Baard
Connie Zwarte
Verlan’ Smith
Joyce Roorda
Bevan
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Leendert Lang
Mr. Leendert
D. Welackert
Anada
South Kota
Winchester
Lee Toyland
Hiawatha Bicycles
Hiawatha
Lionel
Hamilton Beach
Elec
Waffle
Revere Ware
Coronado Elec
Coronado Radios
Coronado Television
Raytheon Television
Joe Stientjes
Abernathy
Mastercraft
Wormhoudt Furniture Store
Gerald Dieleman
Garrett van Gorp
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