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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1963
Page
1
Mr and Mrs John M Van Dyk return after a visit to Holland lasting three weeks before heading home to Great Lakes area. The trip included time with relatives and a stopover in Oldibroek and Hoksbergen.
With the Shut-ins With the Shut-ins Mrs Verle Ver Dught of Pella admitted Wednesday Oct 23 Miss Janice Bossenbroek of Pella admitted Wednesday Oct 23 Albert Budding of Pella discharged Wednesday Oct 23 Fred Wesseling of Pella discharged Wednesday Oct 23 Iman Kooistra of Pella discharged Wednesday Oct 23 Edward De Pree of Pella sent Wednesday Oct 23 Judith Roorda of Pella, Fannie Rietveld of Pella admitted Friday Oct 25 An Niewsal of Pella discharged Friday Oct 25 Virgil Rozenboom of Pella missed Friday Oct 25 Mrs Lena Goemaat of Pella admitted Saturday Oct , Miss Elaine Meyer of Pella, Mrs John Ulrich of Pella discharged Saturday Oct 27 Orlin Hiel of Pella acts 28 Lawrence Kirn of Pella admitted Oct 28 Albert Van Garp of Pella admitted Sunday Oct 28 Bassenbroek of Pella
Mr and Mrs Gerald Nunnik i Aibia welcome an 8 lb 13 oz daughter born Oct 2 at Mahaskz hospital in zloosa. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bert Ri, Mr and Mrs Anthony Nunnik hoven, all of Peila. Mr and Mrs Lee Van Gorp announce a 6 lb 13 oz son Mark Alan born Oct 24 at Pella Community hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John R Van Gorp and Mr Ed Van Alst, all of Pella.
Registration remains open for women to join the 6:30 p.m. Fun and Figure class run by the Recreation Commission at Webster School on Mondays. Directed by Eunice Lubbers, the class welcomes newcomers who should wear suitable gym attire and soft-soled shoes.
Henry L Hites born August 21 1902 at Bristow Iowa died October 17 1963 at his home in Lynnville Iowa aged 61 He married Rachel Carver in 1927 and they had four children He served in the US armed forces 1923 to 1926 He worked at the One Minute Washing Machine factory in Kellogg at death Surviving are wife four children fourteen grandchildren one sister Funeral services were held October 19 at Harden Funeral Home New Sharon with Rev Peter R Schuler Interment Woodland Cemetery Kesley Iowa
Beulah Fern Renaud Ratcliff 1894 1963 died October 23 1963 at Grinnell Community Hospital She was educated in Jasper County schools Lemmville High School attended William Penn College married Rarford A Ratcliff October 19 1916 and had three sons Arnold Ross Kenneth Survivors include husband three sons seven grandchildren and one brother Floyd Renaud She moved from Sugar Creek to Grinnell in 1959 active in Friends churches and music prior to her death
Mr and Mrs R E Barnes of Sidney observed their 65th wedding anniversary on September 14. Mrs Barnes aged 82 has lived in a wheelchair for years after a stroke. Mr Barnes aged 87 remains in fairly good health. They have three sons Estel on the Sidney farm Jess in Milwaukee Wisconsin and Edwards who is deceased.
The Lynnville Friends church oversaw services under Rev. Kenneth Polenz and Rev. Peter R. Schuler. Interment was in the Friends Cemetery at Lynnville.
Leona Vander Linden a Pella native born September 29 1885 died at Pella Nursing Home at 78. She taught school in Iowa then trained as a Reformed Church missionary to China serving 32 years across four stations including Siekhe Changchow and Kulangsu where she led a Woman's Bible School. Survived by sisters Gertrude Visser and Mrs Wm Van Sittert and brother Roy Vander Linden. Burial at Oakwood.
The October meeting at Leighton Hall included roll call on Christmas wishes and plans for Family Night next month to install officers. Rodney Van Wyke led a discussion on Static Electricity and hosted the event. reporter Don De Bruin notes the details.
The Richland Rustlers 4-H Club met October 18 at George Van de Voort home with six members, leaders Gerrit Roose and Cornelius Van Wyk, and guest Alice Van de Noort. Items covered include 1963 Awards banquet tickets, officer elections in November, purebred award forms due October 25, and a discussion on earning more from projects. Delmer van Wyk led How To Get More Out Of Your Bear, Lola Van Wyk received a one year 4-H win, and Don Wyngarden won a free gilt in the club drawing.
Mrs. E. K. Johnson of Fenton Mrs. Kate Wegner aged 86 of Algona Mrs. Forest Hanifan of Toledo Mrs. Dixon Zander of Walnut and Shari Jane Zander seven weeks old are mentioned as participating in a five generation family event noting lineage and ages.
The passage notes a person who, after returning to activity in the field, joined church work and found excellent opportunities to serve her Master, as described in Elizabeth Bruce's Who's Who in China manuscript.
Osceola built a strong ground game for 306 total yards while Pella totaled 255 yards with 13 first downs each. Key plays included Phil Gipson’s 14 yard TD run and a late interception setup by Tom Page before Gipson scored from the 5 yard line. Pella finishes season at Valley of West Des Moines.
Indianola defeated Albia 32 to 13 and Clarke beat Pella 27 to 13. Valley edged Knoxville 18 to 16, while Winterset shut out Greenfield 27 to 0. Centerville topped Chariton 20 to 7.
Jerry Breen posted the high game 216 and high series 579 for Ver Dught Ins at The Grill during a bowling event.
A reader reports using large pins sold for hardware store display to hang shower curtains. The method involves slipping the animal’s head through the big end and jamming the neck into the small end, creating a dangerous improvised carrier.
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