Death of Dr Karl Ver Steeg in Wooster Ohio
Dr Karl Ver Steeg died in Wooster Ohio Community Hospital around 8 p m Friday October 10th aged sixty one born and raised in Pella son of Nicholas Ver Steeg and Maggie Vands Zyl brother of George Ver Steeg he studied at Central College and taught in Pella Presto Minnesota Neenah Wiscon sin he served with YMCA funds and officers training unit in New York he married Helena Martha Erd in 1919 they had no children and survived by his wife siblings and several relatives He authored scientific papers taught about the Appalachian region and held multiple scientific society memberships burial at Pella with services October 18th
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Karl Ver Steg
Pella
Nicholas Ver Steeg
Maggie Vands Zyl
Geotgeteeg
Wooster
Ohio
Theogy
W. Wooster
Pines
Central College
Iowa
Minnesota
Neenah
Wisconsin
Dodge
YMCA
New York
Helena Martha Erd
Karl
Ver Steeg
George Ver Steeg
Fon
Northern
Appalachians
Appalachian Mountain Range
Sigma Xi
Geological Society of America
American
James College of
Presbyterian Church of
Christian High School Rally Day Program Friday
Hoffman pastor of the Christian Reformed church at Kanawha Iowa will give the main address at the Annual Rally Day program Friday evening Oct 17 at 7 80 oclock It will be held at the Christian High School building A program is being prepared including a choir directed by Mr E Vander Weele for its first appearance Other musical numbers are being arranged Refreshments will be sold by the Ladies Auxiliary after the program Everyone welcome We hope to see you there Friday evening
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Rd Hoffman
Christian Reformed Church
Kanawha
Iowa
Christian High School
E. ‘Vander Weele
Three Pella Girls Among Homecoming Queen Candidates
Central College lists seven candidates for Homecoming Queen with three from Pella. Peggy Leu Janice Van Zomeren and Carol Ver Steeg are joined by Anna Nelson from Brooklyn Mary Ver Hoef from Sioux Center Carolyn De Jong from Annville Ky Beth Gosselink from Modesto Cal and Ruth Lubbers among others. One will be crowned queen October 31 with four attendants to preside over Promecoming activities in November.
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Central College
Peggy Leu
G. Chester Leu
Janice van Zomeren
Gerrit van Zomeren
Carol Ver Steeg
George Ver Steeg
Anna Nelson
Brooklyn
Mary Ver Hoef
Sioux Center
Carolyn de Jong
Annville
Beth Gosselink
Modesto,Cal
Ruth Lubbers Dents
Wooster College Official Conducts Service for Ver Steeg
Dr. Douglas Straton of Central College officiated with assistance from Rev. James Blackwood of Wooster. Mrs Ver Steeg and her two sisters attended from Pella as college representatives. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery.
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Douglas Straton
Central College
Ver Steeg
Wooster College
James Blackwood
Wooster
Pella
Oskwood Cemetery
Parsons Power Over Central 32 0 at Fairfield
Par sons defeated Central 32 to 0 at Kuyper Stadium as Bob Harrison threw three touchdown passes seven yards to Nielsen six yards to Miller and 33 yards to Miller. John Smith added a one yard rushing TD. Central’s Van Swol and Johnston stood out on the line as Pierson left with a hand injury. Central faces Dana College next.
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Dick Wynveen
Bob Harrison
Parsons
Central
Harrison
Nielson
Miller
John* Smith
Centr
Aid Tee
van Swol
Johnston
Pierson
Kuyper Stadium
Dana College
Blair
Neb
Dana
Central College Homecoming Plans Include Six Day Events
Central College students map a six day homecoming starting October 28 with cleanup jamboree, decorations, and a historical campus tour led by Gary Darland. A premier shows on Wednesday with Petti coat in Douwstra Chapel, a Freshman-Sophomore pull, pep rally, bonfire, and a queen election. Saturday features a Simpson game, observances at Kuyper Stadium, and Pietenpol Observatory dedication. Alumni events, chapel performances, and a Sunday vesper service cap the weekend.
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Jack Cook
Colge
Coral College
Gary Darland
Carolyn de Jong
Douwstra Chapel
Cunera Veh Emmerik
G. T. Vander Lugt
Garrett Roorda
Alumni Association
Ver Meer's Pond
John Walstra
Joansenaar
Denver
Pella
Lou Ann le Cocq
Douwatra Chapel
Simpson
Ray Wile
Kuyper Stadium
Audrey Roorda
Sible
Pietenpol Observatory
Douwstra’ Chapel
YMCA
YWCA
Marion County Sunday School Convention Held Here Oct 7 1952
The Marion County Sunday School Convention at Pella Third Reformed Church drew over 98 attendees from 18 church schools. Ray Laynahun presided. officers named include president Ray Laynahan and secretary treasurer Frances De Bruin. The theme was The Word of God in Living Language with talks on the New Revised Bible and Sunday school teachers’ responsibilities. Continued on page 6.
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Marion County
Marion County" Inter-Church Council
Pella
Third Reformed Church
Ray Laynachar
Ray Laynahan
Knoxville
Simon
Terlouw
Clay
Jace L. West
Nelson
State Inter Church Council
Russell Redeker
Pella Third Res
Pvt Thaymer W Jonker Wounded in Korea in Battle Creek
Pfc Thaymer W Jonker son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Jonker of Oskaloosa and with many Pella friends was seriously wounded in action in Korea on September 24 serving with the infantry. He was later brought to the U S and placed in Percy Jones Hospital Battle Creek Mich on October 12. His condition is reported good but a long hospital stay is needed. He entered service in February 1950 and is a Pella Christian High graduate. His parents traveled to Battle Creek on October 14 to visit him and his address is Pfc Thaymer W Jonker U S 55092716 Percy Jones Hospital Battle Creek Mich.
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Pella
Korea
Thaymer
Pfe. Jonker
U. S
Percy Jones
Battle Creek
Mich
Pella Christian High
Pfc
Thaymer W. Jonker
Pella Cub Pack Meeting October 20 At Legion Hall
Pella Cubs invite boys eight to eleven to join and see what Cubs do at a Monday October 20 gathering at 7 16 o clock in the Legion Hall. Four dens will be represented under Cubmaster Ray Van Rees with Den Mothers Hospers Huyper Kregel Kuyper and Wing assisting. Cubs and Scouts are part of Tall Corn Area Scouting with headquarters in Des Moines.
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Pella
Ray van Rees
Boy Scout
van Rees
Hospers Huyper
Marinus Kregel
Jean Kuyper
William Wing
Tall Corn
Des Moines
Neighbors Help Eeling Farm Harvest Corn Near Pella
Good neighbors gathered October 9 at the Jake Eeling farm northeast of Pella to husk about 20 acres of corn. Eight tractors eight pickers two elevators and seven wagons sped the job as relatives and friends, including Peter Zwank and the Van Vark families, assisted Mrs. Eeling with lunch. The harvest left the crib full and another crib ready, while Mr. Eeling, recovering from surgery in Town City hospital, expressed gratitude and surprise at the helpful gesture.
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Jake Eeling
Eeling
Pella
Understone
Peter Zwank
Gerrit Eysink
Roland Eysink
Case Rook
Herman Rook
George van Vark
Charley van Vark
Merlin van Vark
Leo Kizer
Lloyd Kizer
John van Vark
Handel Messiah Concert to Be Presented Late December
Central College hosts Handel's Messiah in a community event marking its Centennial Year. All Pella area singers are urged to participate with rehearsals starting October 19 at 2 p.m. in Jordan Hall under director Laurence Groeters, Central College associate professor of music.
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Central College
Pella
Jordan Hall
Laurence Groeters
Lovely Lace Exhibit Ties to College Play in Pella
Lace display by Mrs. Sam Sedrel of Pella will accompany the Midwest premiere of Lace on Her Petticoat at Central on October 29 and November. Sedrel, a prize winner at the Missouri State Fair and National Needlework Guild Fair, will showcase intricate crocheting and historic lace pieces, with some items dating to Pella history. The exhibit, in the Crystal Room at Hotel McAlpine in New York in December, features lace tablecloths, handkerchiefs, bags, and more, offered to theatergoers at no extra charge during show nights.
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Sam Sedrel
Pella
Central
Midwest
Legion Post Hosts Sportsmen Meeting at Memorial Hall
The Legion Post plans an October 27 gathering at Memorial Hall with Iowa Conservation Commission and Fish and Game Department film showings. If turnout is strong, a local conservation chapter of the Izaak Walton League may form to aid wildlife, flood control and reforestation, as the group invites hunters, fishermen, and outdoors enthusiasts to attend at 7:30 p.m.
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Legion Post
Memorial Hall
The
Warren van Sittert
Iowa Conservation Commission
Fish and Game Department
Iowa
Izaak Walton League
Walton League
League
Pella
Federated Club Women Meet Tuesday October 21
The Woman's Federated club plans a 2:30 p m meeting at the Second Reformed church parlors with speaker Merel Lee of Pella High School on The Current Political Scene. Instrumental music from Pella High School, coffee close, and nursery details planned by local members. Executive Board to meet at 2:00 p m prior to the regular session.
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Federated Club
Second Reformed Church
Pella
Merel Lee
Pella High School
Lee
Rotary Club
Henry van de Voort
Kenneth Bean
J. Rouwenhorst
T. Baker
A. Bogard
B. F. Vander Linden
I. A. Veenstra
William Baer
T. H. Klein
Invitation to join city chorus announced
A municipal notice invites residents to join the chorus, presenting the call as a personal invitation. The message emphasizes community involvement and encourages interested individuals to participate in upcoming rehearsals and performances.
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Ities
Statewide Scout fundraising drive kicks off in Pella
The drive marks the second time a united state campaign for funds is attempted by Scouting. Fred Maytag of Newton chairs, Virgil M. Hancher of the State University of Iowa is vice chair, and Rudy Ulrich leads the local campaign in Pella. Kick-off breakfast at the Coffee Shop on Tuesday October 21 features 35 workers and remarks from Bi Venell of Radio WHO Des Moines and Jack Keeton.
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Fred Maytag 1
Newton
Virgil M. Hancher
State University of Iowa
Tall Corn
Pella
Bi Venell
Tall Corn Area Council
WHO
Des Moines
Jack Keeton
Kuyper to Join Iowa Foundation Board as Central College Rep
P H Kuyper president of the Pella Rosscreen Company will represent Central College on the Board of Governors of the Iowa College Foundation. Iowa Foundation funds four year Iowa colleges. Kuyper notes his experience on Central College’s Board of Trustees and Rosscreen’s growth from Des Moines to Pella with 450 local employees and 94 sales offices nationwide.
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P. H. Kuyper
Iowa Foundation
G. T. Vander Lugt
P. H. Kuyp
Pella Rossera Company
Central College
Iowa College Foundation
van der Lugt
Kuyper
Des Moines
Iowa
Rosscreen
Pella
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