Visitors, deaths, and military notes from Pella area
ACCALS Mr and Mrs Maynard Brass and son from Stillman Valley Ill visited last week with Mr and Mrs James Brass and family. They toured Otto and Ted Tapper homes in Parkersburg and Waterloo Iowa. George town Colorado Courier notes Fred Van Rheenen and son Rickey vacationing in Idaho Springs near Georgetown. Miss Marcia Kuyper vacationing from Station WSUI Iowa City accompanied her aunt Mrs E F Black to Chicago. Weekend visitors with Mr and Mrs Gene Ver Plocg included Ralph Huisman and Maynard Zwart of Lansing Illinois. They stopped in Redfield Iowa where Ralph Huisman Jr coaches this school year. John and Andrew Vander Wal learned their brother Fred Vander Wal of Denison Town had died Sunday Sept 1, after visiting him two weeks earlier. Fred, born in Holland, had lived elsewhere over fifty years. he would be 83 this month. Funeral held Wed Sept 4 in Denison. Lieutenant Philip Syhenga arrived from the Pacific after atomic test duty at Bikini. stationed on Eniwetok. He expects discharge soon. Mrs Syhenga and Philip Jr have stayed in Pella with Dr and Mrs Jacob Sybenga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Brass
Stillman Valley
James Brass
Otto
Ted Tapper
Parkersburg
Waterloo
Iowa
Georgetown
Colorado
Fred van Rheenen
Rickey
Des Moines
Idaho Springs
Marcia Kuyper
WSUI
Iowa City
E. F. Black
Chicago
Gene Ver Plocg
Ralph Huisman
Maynard Zwart
Lansing
Illinois
Redfield
Ralph Huisman Jr
John
Andrew Vander Wal
Fred Vander Wal
Denison
Fred
Pella
Holland
Vander Wal
Rose Paardekooper
Philip Syhenga
Pacific
Bikini
Philip
Eniwetok
Syhenga
Philip Jr
Jacob J. Sybenga
de Reus
Gysbert de Reus
Pine City
Tella
John Vanden Baard
Jess Vriezelane
Harald Dei Besten
Ira Vriezelanr
William de Reus
Denver
Stan
Henry A. Klein
Ames
Iowa State College
Anna Snow
Twin Falls
Idaho
John Secrema
Heerema
Russell van Vliet
Norman Harry
Omaha
Nebraska
J. L. Renaud
East
J. E. Shultz
Lena Hizena
Brandon
Wis
Central College
Kla
Newton
De Reus Family Reunion At Pine City Farm
The De Reus families gathered at Gysbert De Reus farm near Pine City for a Sunday reunion and picnic. Attendees from Tella included several families led by Mr. and Mrs John Vanden Baard, with William De Reus traveling from Denver, Colorado as the farthest guest. An 83 year old attended with a newborn infant among about 75 present. many relatives shared memories and greetings through an extended family day.
Night School Picnic At Pool Park Dinner Time Given
The Chamber of Commerce Board urges business men to attend a night school picnic at Pool Park with dinner served at 6 30. The event aims at goodwill and understanding and is described as one of the year’s most important projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Board
Mrs Olcott Describes Life in India and Self Government
Kiwanis heard Mrs. Mason Olcott discuss India during a recent meeting. She argued Indians are ready for self-government, noting poverty but stressing happiness stems from simple living rather than material wealth under the National Congress led by Nehru. The talk took place in Jordan Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Mason Olcott
India
Olcott
National Congress Party
Nehru
Jordan Hall
Central College Faces Large Registration As Dorm Shortage Bites
Attendance will be unusually high with many former students and transfers returning. Thirty men live in the Gym Dorm as the Men’s Dorm isn’t finished and army banks cover the gym floor for sixty men. Registration runs 8:00 to 4:30 Saturday with freshmen meeting in the Chapel at 2:00. Opening Chapel Monday at 10:00 features Dr. Gerrit Vander Lugt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wing
Army
Navy
Central College
Gerrit Vander Lugt
Soldier Addresses Privates in POW Letter Snippet
A fragment shows a postmaster notation in San Francisco listing Pvt. Roy Vande Kraats ASN 17171051 of 24 Sig. Co and Pfc. Raymond De Zwarte 87688212 from Troop E 17th Cay Recon with APO destinations 403 and postal details in New York New York. The text depicts military personnel and APO routing amid rigid wartime mail practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Vande Kraats
Sig. Co
APO
San Francisco
California
Raymond de Zwarte
17Th Cay
P. M
New York
N. Y
Horse Show Grand Champion Victory At Local Fair
The event crowned Harry Van Wyk as grand champion among draft teams and honored drivers and horses across divisions including light horses at halter two year olds pony colts and ponies. Notable names include Connie Van Engelhoven Ernest L Steenhoek and Dwight Mathes among many riders and entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry van Wyk
van Wyk & Sons
Connie van Engelhoven
Ls Overbergen
Wm. Huyser
Ernest L
Steenhoek
Halterser Nest
Tony
Jimmy Floyd Ballinger
Poppy
Minnie Klein
Roanie
Carl van Roekel
Chief
Wayne Klein
Judy
Coralee Vriezelaar
Mitzy
Wanda van Doorland
Billy Boy
Lyle Boender
Pepper
Sylvia Goemaat
Bonnie
Logan Andeweg
Colonel
Alvin de Wild
Gypsy
Velma Vriezelaar
Flicka Barrymore
Esther van Houweling
Princess Barrymore
Norma Ver Daght
Ha Hunsickle
Duke
Harry Terpstra
Dona Veenstra
Glenn Montgomery
Greg Spook
Dan Dingeman
Wonder
Max Ten Hagen
George Ght Mathessink
Central College Football Squad Seeks Return to Title Chase
Central College, defending Iowa Conference champions, resumes play under Babe Tysseling with C. E. Tharp and Bud Vander Ploeg assisting. The 50 man squad adds seven returning lettermen led by Stan Bergman, a 6'6" tackle, and includes numerous ex service players and local standout Bergman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Iowa
Babe Tysseling
C. E. Tharp
Bud Vander Ploeg
Pella High
Central
Warren Dare
Red Lowe
Russ Miller
Nick Polito
Maurice Mineart
Darel’ Mensch
Tom Steward
Stan Bergman
Stan
Wayne de Beer
Jim Kempkes
Mark Speed
Dave Ver Meer
Earl Warner
Jack Sims
Hollander Thanks Van Nimwegen For Aid From War Hit Netherlands
A Dutch letter from M. Govers, 86, Kwadendammer Holland, dated August 12 1946, thanks Mrs. Ben Van Nimwegen of Sully for clothing sent. He recalls his wartime losses, four children and a shell kill, and expresses gratitude while offering future correspondence and help if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollander
van Nimwegen
Ben van Nimwegen
Sully
M. Govers
Kwadendammer (L) Holland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Accals
Dingeman & van der Veer
Stevens
Champ
Broadway
Pella Public Square
North
J. T. van Zante
John de Prenger
Col. J. T. van Zante
Elbert van Maanen
Kate van Gorp
Lena Elliott
Knoxville
Margaret Duntr
Bert Zuver
Los Angeles
Francis Huyser
Moline, NL
Matt Huyser
States
Gerrit Vander Hart
Hollandale
Minn
W. G. Winstead
J. W. Huyser
Marie Lautenbach
Hattie Vander Meulen
D. O. Thomas
A.T. Vander Beek
Lucille
B. van Ee
Minnie Vanden Berg
Baptist Oskaloosa Association
Linby
William Kelderman Sr
Edward Olivier
Karen Jean Jeft
Colo
Nippy
Gerald van Houweling
Menard Major
Dwight, Mathes
Nancy van Mann
Nelson Roozeboom
Norma Ver Dught
Harley Terpstra
Midnight
Buddy Jarman
Carroll Monger
Baldy
John van Zee
Ginger
Galen Dykhuis
Bud
Chadwick
Dixie
Wilma Burkenholz
Rex
Donna Jean Veenstra
Mary Lou McFadden
Flik
Marion van Gorp
Narold Veenstra
Harry ‘Terpstra
Johnnie van Zee
Gradus
Ploeg
Frank Osborne
Peoria
Fleming School
Madison M. Hull
A. J. Kutch
Free Methodist Church
Washington Street
G. W. Forrester
Denver, Colorado
Forrester
Bertina Cornelius
Walter Vander Linden
Ernest Hobbie
New Sharon’s
New Sharon
NEW Sharon Merchants
Ant
Jay
Amerie
Mra. van Nimyexen
Vanege
Kuyper Lumber Yards
C. F. Dykstra
Oskaloosa
Highway 163
Chester White
C. F. Dylatis
van Zante
Worth & van Zante
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