Local Yearend News Briefs From Pella and Beyond
A long list of social notes from Pella Iowa and nearby communities highlights vacations visitors and trips. Carr ie Muilenburg enjoys a week off from Iowa Electric Light Power with her children in Newton and Cedar Rapids while Ellis Christianson attends an A I E E conference in New Orleans. Norma Luce June attends Central College Homecoming as Ravena News Herald rep and plans a Buffalo PTA trip. Multiple families travel to Seattle to attend a wedding and visit relatives. Carl Ver Steeg is released from Navy Air Corps and plans a visit home with his wife and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Muilenburg
Iowa Electric Light & Power Co
George Browning
Newton
Cedar Rapids
Ellis Christianson
New Orleans
Lousianna
Christianson
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Pella
Norma Luce
Sel
York
Central College
Hudson Mohawk
June
Selkirk
Ravena, New York
News Herald
Buffalo
New York
Central
the Chronicle
Lou Kooiker
Hull
Iowa
A. T. Ver Meer
Sharon Kooiker
Carl Ver Steeg
Navy Air Corp
Carl
George Ver Steeg
Navy
Shuts-ins and Local Hospital Admissions Report
Otley resident Charles H Spoelstra and his 12 year old son were hospitalized at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa for observation and treatment. Scarsboro resident Mrs Caroline Orcutt and several area residents were admitted to Mahaska and Mercy hospitals for various illnesses and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Spoelstra
Charles Spoelstra
Otley
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Caroline Orcutt
Scarsboro
Mahaska Hospital
Vander Beek family obituary notes multiple relatives
A. P. Vander Beek of Sully is remembered along with his parents and three sisters, Mrs. Marie Shinn, Mrs. Elizabeth Vande Geest, Mrs. Dena Kleinendorst, and brother A. T. Vander Beek who died two months earlier. Funeral services were held Saturday October 18 at the Van Dyk-Duven Chapel with Rev. Huibregstse officiating. Mrs Abe Vander Beek joined Mrs Nelson Terpstra and Mr Abe Vander Beek in singing two selections. Casket bearers included Abe Vander Beek, Peter Vander Beek, Marion Stam, Ralph Vander Beek, LeRoy Steenhoek, and Raymond De Wit. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Shinn
Elizabeth Vande Geest
Dena Kleinendorst
A. T. Vander Beek
van Dyk-Duven
Edward Huibregstse
Abe Vander Beek
Nelson Terpstra
Martin Heerema Obituary Notice in Modesto
Martin Heerema 63 of Modesto California former Pella resident and later Indianola resident died Friday October 17 after a severe heart attack the day before. He moved from Iowa eleven years ago with his family and is survived by his wife Hollis Byrom Heerema and four children and one brother Peter Heerema of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart Heerema
Modesto
California
Pella
Indianola
Iowa
Hollis Byrom Heerema
Peter Herema
Births Mr and Mrs Vander Laan Welcome Daughter Lori Ann
Mr and Mrs Dick Vander Laan of 642 Franklin SE Grand Rapids Michigan are the parents of a daughter Lori Ann born Wednesday October 15 Mrs Vander Laan was Arlene Goemast before marriage. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Menninga of 500 East Third Street became the parents of a daughter Connie Sue on Saturday October 11 at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Vander Laan
Franklin SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Lori Ann
Vander Laan
Arlene Goemast
Kenneth Menninga
East Third Street
Connie Sue
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Newen dorp Couple Welcome Son Ronald Gene
Mr and Mrs Raymond Newen dorp of Leighton are the proud parents of Ronald Gene born October 14 at Mercy in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Newendorp
Leighton
Ronald Gene
Mercy
Oskaloosa
Van Wyk Couple Welcome Son Robert Dean
Mr and Mrs Leonard Van Wyk Route 1 welcomed a son named Robert Dean born Saturday October 11 at Mahaska Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dean
Leonard van Wyk
Route 1
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Voses Welcome Daughter Born At Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa
Mr and Mrs Howard Vos announce the birth of their daughter on Tuesday October 14 at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa. The baby joins the family with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Vos
Mercy
Vos Couple Welcomes Daughter in Oska Joosa Mercy
Mr and Mrs Donald L Vos of Harvey welcomed a daughter on Monday October 20 at Mercy Hospital in Oska Joosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. Vos
Harvey
Mercy
Sneller Baby Born in Oskaloosa Mercy Hospital
Mr and Mrs Gerrit Sneller Jr of 914 West First Street welcomed a son named Larry Eugene on Friday October 17 at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Sneller, Jr
West First Street
Larry Eugene
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Van Houweling Couple Welcome Oska Baby at Mercy
Mr and Mrs Gerald Van Hou weling Route 2 announce the birth of a son born Sunday October 19 at Mercy Hospital in Oska. The brief item notes the parents and location with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald van Houweling
Route 2
Mercy
Sabus Couple Welcome Son John Thomas in Wichita
Mr and Mrs John Sabus of 1 North Roosevelt Court Wichita Kansas welcomed a son named John Thomas on Saturday October 4. Mr Sabus formerly directed Junior High activities in Pella and now teaches musical education at the University of Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sabus
North Roosevelt Court
Wichita
Kansas
John Thomas
Sabus
Pella
The
Universe of
Death of Huibertje Van Beek at 74 in 1922 era
Obituary notes the death of Huibertje Van Beek at age 74. His wife Johanna Van Rees predeceased him in 1922. Surviving relatives include sister Mrs Gradus Vander Waal of Pella and brothers Govert Vander Beek of Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ws der Beek
Huibertje van Beek
Johanna van Rees
Mr. Vander Beek
Gradus Vander Waal
Pella
Govert Vander Beek
Oskaloosa
Qualifies For Submarine Duty
W Vos, son of Mr and Mrs, is set for submarine duty after earning his dolphins. He attends school in San Diego California and lists his address at Naval Station San Diego California with Box 6 and service number 973 69 26 FN(SS).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X W. Vos
Yes
Dolphins
Granig
San Diego
California
Charles W. Vos
E. N
Naval Station
Weekend Outing and Community Gatherings Across Iowa Towns
Galesburg residents Darrell and Ann De Bruyn with Hendricks enjoyed a fall weekend visiting Amanas and McGregor then Lan caster Wisconsin, stopping to see Rev Muller in Mason City and at the De Bruyn and Snug family homes. Numerous dinners, birthdays and social visits followed with Farm Bureau meetings and local church circles highlighted by slides and community plans.
Visitors and updates from the Home for the Aged
Residents and relatives visit at the Home for the Aged in Pella. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Habers of Hull Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. Skeeters from China Lake California. Rev Douwstra marks his 26th birthday and Arnold Vander Beck dies in Ottumwa aged 74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Owens
Mike
Zearling
Iowa
Kenneth Beck
Scott
Reinbeck
Arnold Intield
Vand Veer Visitors and Navy Leave Highlight Local Notes
Rol screenings Mr and Mrs Clarence Vand Veer were Sunday visitors in the Sylvester Vander Veer home in Beacon. Max J Van Rees and Earl Jones have left for San Diego by train after an 11 day Navy leave. Me i is assigned to U S S Tulare A K A 112 and will leave U S for overseas duty. Mrs Van Rees and daughter Jan remain in Pella. Office notes mention Mr and Mrs Harry M Van Hemert of Syracuse Indiana visiting with Louise and J B Van Hemert. Joan and Dale Stephenson weekended in Plainfield Illinois. Henrietta Helene Vanden Oever with Mrs Clyde Renaud and Mrs Eli Rolen brander enjoyed touring the Amana Colonies and Town City. Sunday dinner guests at Amon Long's included Mr and Mrs Jesse Ellis Bussey, Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson and Marcia Knoxville. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Roland McCombs Knoxville and Mr and Mrs Henry Roozeboom Jeri Lynn Leighton, Mr and Mrs Ray Martin Knowles Oklahoma visiting Amon Long and Mrs Clyde Whitten Tracy. Ruth and Connie Van Den Baard and family spent Sunday afternoon at Lloyd Swank Otley. 27 relatives gathered for October birthdays. Mr and Mrs Bob Vander Linden Des Moines spent weekend with Dorothy and Frank Van Veen. Gertrude Laurens and Harold Olsen Des Moines married at Third Reformed Church Pella last Saturday. Office group attended reception. After honeymoon Ozarks, Gertrude returns to her job at Rolscreen Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Vand Veer
Sylvester Vander Veer
Beacon
Max J. van Rees
Earl Jones
San Diego
California
Navy
U.S.S. Tulare A.K
United States
van Rees
Jan
Pella
Harry M. van
Hemert
Syracuse
Indiana
Louise
J. B. van Hemert
Joan
Dale Stephenson
Plainfield
Ilinois
Henrietta
Helene Vanden Oever
Clyde Renaud
Eli Rolenbrander
Amana
Amon Long Home
Jesse Ellis
Bussey
Fred Johnson
Marcia
Knoxville
Roland McCombs
Henry Roozeboom
Jeri Lynn
Leighton
Ray Martin
Knowles
Oklahoma
Lloyd Swank
Otley
Bob Vander Linden
Des Moines
Dorothy
Frank van Veen
Gertrude Laurens
Harold Olsen
Third Reformed Church
Ozarks
Gertrude
Rolscreen Company
Central Senior Wins Contest Prize
Mrs Ruth Van Veldhuizen a Central College senior won second place in the Mak It Yourself With Wool contest held last Saturday. The event is a feature of the Town Sheep Association and she designed and made a wool coat for the competition. She is married to Central mathematics instructor Philip Van Veldhuizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth van Veldhuizen
Central College
Town Sheep Association
van Veldhuizen
Central
Philip van Veldhuizen
Marilyn Terpstra Weds Marvin D May at Lynnville Church
Miss Marilyn Tene Terpstra of Pella and Marvin Dwight May of Knoxville married Friday October 10 at 8 pm in the Friends church at Lynnville. The ceremony featured a double ring rite, seven branch candelabra, and white mums. The bridal party wore blue and white gowns, with bouquets of white mums and blue streamers. After a reception for 150, the couple planned to live in Pella with the bride continuing work at a local factory and the groom enrolled in airline training in Oklahoma. The wedding followed a Lake Prairie 4-H Family Night, noting officer installations for 1968-69 and awards for first to third year members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Tene Terpstra
Pella
Dick Terpstra
Lynnville
Marvin Dwight May
Frank May
Knoxville
Friends Church
Max Brandt
Viola Groamet
Caroline Bruxvoort
Marla Pol
Merril Pol
Julia Terpstra
David Ashur
Macy
Mrs. Terpstra
Mrs. May
Nancy May
David Mick
Phyllis Monsma
Joan Beaver
Bob Noftiger
Darlene
Helen van Wyk
Arlene
Bonnie
Betty van Maanen
Diane Monsma
Virginia
Twylah Terpstra
Linda Bennick
Jasper
Mahaska
Attica High School
May
Otley
Oklahoma
Ozarks
East Franklin
Local Scouts Aid Civil Defense Safety Drive in Pella
About 100 Scouts and Cub Scouts participated in a home safety distribution in Pella, promoting the Handbook for Emergencies by the Federal Civil Defense Administration. Part of the 1958 Safety Good Turn, the program aims to reach nearly a million American families with printed guidance and wallet-sized cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Federal Civil Defense Administration
Pella
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Ralph Kuiper
Connie Vandenberg
John Vandenberg
Seattle
Washington
Louis de Vries
Robert Lee de Vries
Robert Scierengs
T. S. Boomker
Ted
Oak Park
Martin Paardekooper
J. W. Edgerly Drug Company
Ottumwa Country Club
Ed Wesselink
Centerville
Thomas Boslooper
Michigan
Dr. Boslooper
Reformed Church
Harold Johnson
Frank Jaarsma
Ray Keuning
Monroe
Jaarsms
Kempainen
Linda
Ray Keller
Donna
Sheboygan Falls
Wisconsin
Ed Vos
Ralph Vanderren
Bruce
Maines
Ben Kuyk
Torn States
Gary Schiebout
R. H. Ver Ploeg
Denver
Colorado
Carl Kettering
Lisbon
J. Klein
A. Schagen
Chateau
Montana
Ter
Kathy Jean
Gail
Mrs. Farnsworth
Spent Bay
Ray Stebbins
Aqerton
Sows
Dar and Sons
Stevie
Leona Bakel
Schuzel
Dale
Roy Grutlion
Mite
Harold Tromassen
Margaret
Cora
Farmer City
Mlinois
Smoky Mountain
John Goemaat
East Liberty Street
Reino Roorda
West Franklin Street
Matthew Kempkes
Jim
David Allen Kempkes
Jack Earnshaw
Ray Rei Magdalen Reinsma
Arle Vink
Lansing
Dlinois
Gerrit Vink
Gene Dop
Hayward
Minnesota
Henry Rooda
Rooda
Dop
Ralph Dop
Rose Hill
Carrie Renaud
Art Saunders
Maas Rozenboom
Bessie Renaud
William Huyser
Harry Vander Krol
Bernie Menninga
Union St
Earl van Donselaar
Minnie van Haaften
Henry Sedrel
R. E. Bannister
Cheryl Brower
Marvin Blom
Still Hospital
Ralph Vander Linden
Russell de Haas
Howard
Bertha Ver Meer
Rebecca van Rheenen
John van Rheenen
Route 3
Wayne Vandenberg
Vogelear
A. P Vander Beek of
Sully
Martin Heerema
Menninga
Newendorp
Ves
Sneller
van Houweling
Arnold N. Vander Beek
Charles Vos
Nathan Hale
P.C.H.S
Marvin Wielard
Mrs. Hale
Janice Vander Wilt
Grandmother Strong
Gloria Bandstra
Deacon Hale
Jim de Jong
Alice Adams
Esther Do
Galesburg
de Bruyns and
Hendricks
Wilbur Ramer
Darrell de Bruyn
Ann Hendricks
Leon
McGregor
Lancaster
Wis
Muller
Mason City
Elk Creek Church
Todd de Bruyn
Harold Schnug
Schnug
Everett Jansen
Gerald Bruxvoort
Marvin Bruxvoort
John Willemsen
Henry Willemsen
Wells
Minn
T. G. Witcomb
Witcomb
Willemsen
Gerald de Bruyn
Martin Dearinger
Harold Sparks
Junior Sparks
Reasnor
Wilbur Sparks
Freeman Hendricks
Joe Tomilonovic
West Bend
Pat Metcalf
Roy Ritter
Myrtle Lucas
Chariton
Keith Johnston
Corydon
Kenneth Claussen
Clyde Rawlins
Dwayne
Dewey Ramer
Ramer
Katherine Failor
Horback
Roy
Howard Ritter
Morris Nickerson
Derries
Henry Perand
Kenneth
Von
Johnennie
Farm Bureau
Henry
Annie Marks
Dick Sleigh
Killdaf
Art Sleigh
Carol
Kellogg
Henry Perry
Johnnie de Jong
Martha Circle
John Habers
Meyers
R. N. Skeeters
China Lake
Calif
Ella S. Johnson
Dick Ver Meer
de Heus
Rev
Nina
J. H. Keuning
Holland, Mich
Tunis Gosselink
Douwstra
Gradus Vander Wal
Arnold N. Vander Beck
Ottumwa
Holland Theater
Marjorie Morningstar
Qene
the Lone Ranger
Central Senior
Marilyn Terpstra
Marvin D. May
Lynnville Church
Lake Prairie Township
CLUB
Lake Prairie
4-H Club
Mary Ver Meer
Elmer Nollen
Bill Litwiller
Lois de Haan
Loren Kuiper
Jim Ter Louw
Andy Ter Louw
Howard Vroom
Keith de Heus
Byron van Dusseldorp
Elmer van Steenis
Kenneth Nollen
Diane Vanden Baard
Joan Vanden Baard
Harris Kuiper
Donald Ver Meer
Central Park
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