Obituary for Mrs Leonard Vande Lune
Mrs Leonard Vande Lune born Jane Ella Kole on June 11 1925 on a farm near Pella Iowa died October 18 1955 at age 80 years four months seven days She married Leonard Vande Lune April 20 1950 and their daughter Sandra Kay born October 14 1955 survive her along with her parents sister Elizabeth and brother Gerald in Japan The First Christian Reformed Church and Junior Helping Hand Society marked her faith and service We thank friends and relatives for support
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Leonard Vande Lune
Janella Kole
Cornelius Kole
Wilhelmina Samam
Pella
Iowa
Jesus
Helping Hand Society
Mrs John Vander Ploeg dies at 88 in Pella
Mrs John Vander Ploeg born Dora Laverman August 25 1867 in Friesland Netherlands emigrated to America as a child and lived around Pella. She died October 19 195 at home age 88 years one month and 21 days. Funeral October 22 at 2 pm in First Christian Reformed Church burial Oakwood Cemetery. Surviving children include Jennie Paul Ver Meer Nick Diller and daughter-in-law Julia Vander Ploeg. 14 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. sister-in-law Mrs Matt Houtman. Preceded in death by husband infant daughter Jen nie and sons Peter and Bert. She was a charter member of Holland Ladies Aid.
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John Vander Ploeg
Dora ‘Laverman
Nicholas Laverman
Jennie Brouwer
Friesland
Netlands
America
Ella
Pella
Jennie
Paul Ver Meer
Nick
Diller
Julia Vander Ploeg
Denver
Colorado
Matt Houtman
Peter
Bert
First Christian Reformed Church
Holland Ladies’ Aid
Oakwood Cemetery
Thanks for kindness to our mother and grandmother
We thank friends neighbors and relatives who aided during her last illness and after her death. We gratefully acknowledge expressions of sympathy and tokens of respect.
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John Vander Ploeg
John de Jong
Mrs John De Jong obituary from Iowa farming era
Mrs John De Jong born Elizabeth Brat on September 22 1886 in Pella Iowa was one of ten children of Peter Brat and Anna Mosselman. She died at her home near Tracy Iowa on October 19 1955 at age 69 years 27 days. Her favorite Psalm 42 was read to family.
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John de Jong
Elizabeth Brat
Pella
Iowa
Peter Brat
Anna Mosselman
Tracy
Beloved Bussey Nazarene Church Eulogized for 1955 Death
The obituary notes the passing of a longtime Bussey resident who died after a life united with John De Jong in 1914. Survived by husband, five daughters and four sons, 15 grandchildren, and siblings, with funeral services held October 22, 1955 at the Church of the Nazarene in Bussey. burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Pella.
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John de Jong
Bussey
Grover Branson
Oakwood Cemetery
Pella
Thanks for kindness to our mother and grandmother
We express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for their kindness and consideration shown to Mrs John De Jong before and after her death including expressions of sympathy and flowers. The Family.
Hurrying sparks most Iowa corn harvester accidents
Wardle Iowa State College safety expert notes that hurried operation and unsafe methods caused about 90 percent of last year’s corn harvest injuries in Iowa. He lists common risks such as cleaning rolls with the machine running, using sticks to clear clogs, and cleaning silage cutters while powered. He urges training, rest breaks, proper PPE, and strict shutdowns for maintenance.
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Iowa
Dale Studt
Siension
Marion County
Wardle
Iowa State
Colge Extension Farm
Neighbors Help Ernest Roorda Harvest Corn on Friday
Twenty one neighbors and friends gathered at the Ernest Roorda farm to pick his corn on Friday morning October 21. The group, including members of H G Rempe Don Vos and others, harvested 65 acres with two row pickers and help from tractors and wagons. Lunch was provided by local neighbors and served by the Live and Learn Club. Mr. Roorda, who recently broke his ankle, received aid from relatives and friends during the harvest effort.
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Chronicle News Eee
C. A. Roorda
Ernest Roorda
Ernest
Earl van Zante
Mr. Roorda
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Don Vos
Robert Ver Ploeg
Dale Roorda
Ike Herney
Gary Heyveld
Harold Slings
John Grandin
John de Prenger
Ed van Zee
Gene van Zee
Dick van Zee
Tunis Goemaat
Otto Brummel
Abe de Kock
Anthony Ver Meer
Howard Vos
Andrew Kool
Wilbur Roose
John Henry
A. Roorda
Henry Rozenboom
Leighton Gas and Oil
Brummel Bros. Feed Co
Leighton
Con Ver Ploeg
Neighborhood Live and Learn Club
Roorda
September Sow Farrowings Rise 15 Percent in Iowa
September sow farrowings on Iowa farms are estimated at 325000 head, the Iowa Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service reports. The preliminary estimate shows a 15 percent increase from the previous year, reflecting higher yields and herd expansion across counties.
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Iowa
Iowa Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Farmer Knowledge Key to Nitrogen in Soil
Iowa State College agronomist Joe Stritzel notes farmers must understand how nitrogen materials act in soil. He warns practical on farm knowledge lags behind the rising use of commercial nitrogen fertilizers in Iowa. Barnyard manure and legumes were once the main sources. now commercial fertilizers lead.
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Joe Stritzel
Iowa State College
Iowa
Nitrogen sourcing in farming urged by Stritzel
Stritzel emphasizes combining soil, manure, legumes, and purchased nitrogen fertilizer for best grain yields. He notes that less manure or legumes require more fertilizer, and that dry liquid or solution nitrogen fertilizers are similar in value when used properly. A soil test determines actual nitrogen needs before choosing fertilizer type.
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Stritzel
Automatic Tanks Keep Free of Ice On Iowa Farms
Iowa State College engineer Ken McFate explains automatic stock waterers, thermostatically heated to stay ice free, boost feeding efficiency by ensuring constant water. Tests show hogs gain more with steady water. proper shelter, size, insulation, and grounding reduce costs.
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Iowa
Ken McFate
Iowa State College, Extension
McFate
Tipton man loses two fingers adjusting mower part
Russell Shaffer of Tipton suffered the loss of two fingers on his right hand recently while adjusting a component on a power lawn mower.
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Russell Shaffer
Tipton
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