Local social notes from Pella and surrounding towns
Local weekend visits and hospital entries across Pella, Perry, Des Moines, and surrounding Iowa towns. Names include Rudy Heeren, Sophia, Bob Pausch, E J Renaud, Ed Leonhart, Marie Ver Hey, Bertha Klyn, Anne Ver Meer, Laura Ver Hey, John Heeren, Mina Carpenter, Gideon representative Wig, Vander Hart family, Loynachan-Vander Hart wedding, Nieboer family, Ver Meer, Vernon Menninga, and the Leydens family. A football game recap notes a tying drive by Pella and a late score by Larry Van Halen aided by Sheppard Bogaards. defensive standout Tom Gaard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Heeren
Sophia
Bob Pausch
Guttenberg
Iowa
E. J. Renaud
Redfield
Ed Leonhart
Marie Ver. Hey
Bertha Klyn
Anne Ver Meer
Chatta Tenn
Laura Ver Hey
Florida
John Heeren
Chicago
Newton
Pella
Mina Carpenter
Kansas City
Kansas
Reasner
P Martin Wig
Des Moines
The
Gideons
Harry Renaud
Hattie Vander Meulen
Perry
Lawrence Lautenbach
Marie
Anna
Agnes
Everetta Vander Hart
Connie Vander Zyl
Loynachan-Vander Hart
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Pleasantville
Albert Nieboer
Pamela Sue
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Mercy
Harry Mouw
Orange City
Alice Toom
Marie de Zwarte
Vernon
Tudor Ver ‘Meer
Rosemary
Vernon Menninga
Larry
Matt Leydens
Nick de Winter
Sam
Frank Champagne
Middletown
Pella Little Dutch Rally Falls Short At Knoxville
In a hard fought game, Leroy Den Besten and Butch Sheppard connected for a 34 yard scoring drive as Pella answers with a 63 yard march. Knoxville's Dorsey and a 44 yard TD push Knoxville ahead 20-7 late in the third. The Dutch rely on passing to threaten but stall before the upset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Larson
Graham Fee
Leroy den Besten
Butch Sheppard
Ron Bogaards
den Besten
Sheppard
Bogaards
Pella
Dorsey
Knoxville
Panthers
Larson
Pleasant Grove Sunshine Club Buys Cookies for Halloween Charity
Pleasant Grove Sunshine Club met at Mrs. Jelte De Vries home on Oct. 1 with twelve members and nine children present. Members planned to bake cookies for the Veterans Hospital Halloween arty and to assemble a Christmas toy and clothing box at the next meeting. A lunch was served by the hostess and assistants. November meeting set for Mrs. Len Olivier’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove Sunshine Club
Jelte de Vries
Wilbur Stursma
Veterans’ Hospital
Knoxville
John de Vries
Jerry de Vries
Jacoba de Vries
Len Olivier
Births in Mahaska County Honor Saints Week
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Alfred Steenhoek at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa on Sunday October 21. Mr and Mrs Ralph Hoksbergen of Taintor welcomed a son born Monday October 22 at Mahaska Hospital Oska loosa. Mr and Mrs William Koopmans became parents of a son on October 23 at Mahaska Hospital Oska loosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steenhoek
Alfred Steenhoek
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Hoksbergen
Ralph Hoksbergen
Taintor
Koopmans
William Koopmans
Sen
Know Home Possessions Just In Case of Fire
Insurance forms prompt households to inventory items room by room. List purchase dates, original costs, present value, and store photos and negatives in a fireproof safe or safe deposit box for proof of loss. Prioritize valuable items such as silver, antiques, and costly pictures to aid claim settlements.
Dutchmen roll past Beavers in 27-6 win over Buena Vista
Buena Vista Beavers fall 27-6 as LaVern Boelkens scores four rushing TDs and a kickoff return. Central's Don Morehead answers with an 85 yard kickoff return. Dutchmen dominate early with two first quarter TDs and finish with three more scores, while subs shine in second half.
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Dubuque
Spartans
Buena Vista
LaVern Boelkens
Ibach
Don Morehead
Boelkens
Premiere of The Mousetrap by College Players
Alpha Psi Omega presents The Mousetrap in Pella marking the first U S college premiere west of the Ohio River. The production runs Thursday November 1 and Saturday November 3 at 8 15 with tickets at Tusseling's Shoe Store and box office access in the auditorium foyer from seven each night.
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United States
Central
Alpha Psi
Agatha Christie
Grand Island Players
Buffalo
Palette Players
Cheltenham
Queen of English Mystery Writers
Jacksonville
Fla
Alpha Psi Omega
Pella
Ohio River
U. S
Tusseling
Van Ee children victims in Delano car crash
Reeves ree ed were Calvin and Johnny Van Ee sons of William Van Ee and Gary and Ruth Van Ee children of Bernie Van Ee Anns Marie and Lilla Beyers. The yard was owned by William Van Ee. The children were on their way home after school in Pella. Damage to the Delano car estimated at 800 dollars and to the Vance car at 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin
Johnny
William van Ee
Gary
Ruth
Bernie van Ee
Anns Marie
Lilla Beyers
William van
Pella
Delano
Vance
Ten Hurt In Crash In Osceola Area
Ten injured in a crash were taken to Mahaska hospital Oska loosa along with Billy Van Ee who suffered a fractured wrist and chest injuries. Marilyn Hettinga aged 6, a passenger in the Van Ee car, sustained a dislocated jaw and head lacerations and was taken to Mercy hospital Oska loosa. The other children received treatment for cuts and bruises by a Pella doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Billy van Ee
Marilyn Hettinga
van Ee
Mercy
Neighbors Help Tysseling Farm With Corn Harvest
Seventeen neighbors from Mr. and Mrs. Marion Tysseling near Peoria brought six corn pickers to harvest 60 acres of corn last Friday. Tysseling has been unable to work due to a back injury. Helpers included Wilbur Roose Tunis Blom John Blom Jacob Van Der Hart James Van Der Hart Melvin Ozinga Arnold Ozinga Ben Van Der Melen Vernon Van Ee Harry Van Der Hart Henry Hoogendoorn Cornelius Roos William Andringa Louise De Vries Gilbert Van Der Hert Otto Vos Albert Tysseling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Tysseling
Peoria
Tysseling
Wilbur Roose
Tunis
John Blom
Jacob
James van der Hart
Melvin Ozinga
Arnold Ozinga
Ben van der Melen
Vernon Van_ Ee
Harry van der Hart
Henry Hoogendoorn
Cornelius Roos Wiliam Andringa
Martin V Louise de Vries
Gilbert van der Hert
Otto Vos
Albert Tysseling
Precaution on Sprayer Use for Pesticide and Weed Killer
Do not reuse the same sprayer for pest control after spraying 2 4 D weed killer. Washing 2 4 D from spray equipment is difficult, so separate gear is advised to prevent cross contamination and ensure effective applications.
The New Wagon by Levna Karel
A father gifts his three year old Jimmy a new wagon he hopes will inspire joy but the child treats it as a play truck instead. The family grapples with the mismatch between parental hopes and a young child’s perspective. The piece reflects on parental disappointment and the value of seeing through a child’s view rather than imposing adult expectations.
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Levn A Karel
Calle Horgé
Werl
Jimmy
Father
Card of Thanks from Henry B. Van Roekel
I express sincere thanks to relatives neighbors and friends who offered prayers visits cards and letters while I was in the hospital. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. van Roekel
Birthday gratitude note from Des Moines resident Dick Vander Leest
A sincere thank you to relatives and friends for birthday cards and cheer during my hospital stay. Dick Vander Leest expresses appreciation for the support and well wishes received.
We Wish to Thank Our Neighbors and Friends
A brief note expressing gratitude to neighbors, friends, and relatives for their support and thoughts during a recent event, with warm appreciation and best wishes from the household.
Rescue Saves Boy From Shelled Corn Cave In
On a farm near Oakland seven year old Charles Lumpkin narrowly escaped death when shelled corn collapsed a crib. His father pulled him free as his legs protruded through the wall, while Mrs. Elizabeth Poortings and children assisted with farm chores and caring acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Poortings
Charles Lumpkin
Oakland
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Alee
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Bogaard
Pella Eleven
Larry van Halen
Bob Stykhuis
Biter Sheppard
Ron’ Bogaards
Tom Gaard
Pella K’ville
Pleasant Grove
Sunshine Club
Marvin Kelderman
Vander Linden
Barbara Ann
Baptist Ladies Aid Meeting
Elizabeth Stek
University St
Bert Weyers
Vida Cornelius
Eldeen Club
Wayne Vanden Berg
Martin Nelson
Mesdames Darwin Squibb
Les Claussen
R. C. van Vark
Virgil Vander’ Linden
John Geurts
Ed du Pree
Elmer van Zee
Mike Rudolfson
Home Management Department
State College
Beavers
Dwaine Krentz
Ed Owens
Waverly
Wartburg
Iowa Wesleyan
Simpson
B.V. Con
Jarman
Clover Leaf Dairy
Washington
Chronicle News
Tae van Eo
Otley Im Kaiser
Iene
Chevrolet
Clarion’Man
Hronkcta News
Mikee A. Delame
Clarion
Delane Wes
Ree Eed
Dick Vander Leest
9Th St
Sarah E
Hollingsworth
Recorder's Office
Albert
DE Geus
Marion-Monroe
Albert de Geus É
Kivnvos
County Board of Supervisors
de Gens
Albert de Gensis
Albert DE Geus
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