Local News Highlights From Pella Area News
Mrs. 8. F. Cole and Mildred visit Mrs. Cole's sister Mrs. Mollie Carris in Sigourney then to Orlando Florida. Mrs. John De Cook recovers well in Des Moines after surgery. Fire at 610 South Street caused attic blaze with heavy smoke. insurance reported. Mrs. H. B. Bogaard and daughter Betty visit Harvey Bogaard. trip to Cedar Rapids planned. Vander Schaaf returns from Paterson and New York trip. Several local residents face illnesses and family gatherings noted with friends and out-of-state relatives visiting. Pontiacs of 1942 redesigned with Deluxe and Streamliner lines discussed by Gary Vogelnar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. F. Cole
Mildred
Mrs. Cole
Mollie Carris
Sigourney
Victor Palmer
Dan Dingeman
South Street
H. B. Bognard
Betty
Orange City
Harvey Bogard
Cedar Rapids
Kenneth Bogaard
Pella
Bogaard
Oregon Trail
Upcoming Sunday Services at Local Churches
A digest of church services across multiple congregations including Second Reform, First Reform, and Chr. Ref. churches. Listings feature pastors, morning and evening sermons such as The Happiness of Jesus and David the Penitent, Sunday school times, choir and vesper plans, and guest speakers like Rev. F. Van Houten. A Gospel Hall note highlights Mr. Farquharson returning to Pella for Sunday and Wednesday talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. van Houten
Otley Chr
KSO
Des Moines
Second Reformed Church
R. J. Vanden Berg
Jesus
David the Penitent
C. E
C. E. Society
Gospel Hall
Washington
Iowa
Farquharson
Pella
J. Vander Ploeg
Weekly Markets Quotations From Local Produce Dealers
Wednesday morning market quotes list prices for cream No.1 and No.2, old hens heavy hens under six pounds, Leghorn hens, ducks, eggs, and oats logs at cage, wheat, reflecting early trading.
Pontiac Kicks Off 42 Model Season At Omaha Meet
Gary Vogelaar and Rube Leydens traveled from Omaha where Pontiac Motor Division formally launched its 1942 campaign. All Omaha dealers gathered at the Peyton Hotel for one of 27 dealer meetings nationwide after conferences in White Sulphur Springs, Chicago, and Catalina Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Vogelaar
Pontiac
Omaha
Pontiac Motor Division
Pevton Hotel
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
Chicago
Catalina Island
Obituary of Bertus Van Beynum of Pella
Bertus Van Beynum aged about eighty nine died at his Union Street home in Pella on Tuesday morning September 16. Born in Wageningen Netherlands October 9 1862 he married Antje Kempenaar and had two daughters Mrs C G Colsman Denver and Mrs Andrew P Ver Ploeg Pella. Surviving his wife since 1901 and stepson M J Kempenaar OskaLOosa. also second wife Tryntje Rus died 1904. Funeral today at 10 am at home with Rev John Vander Ploeg. burial Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertus van Beynum
Union Street
Pella
B. van Beynum
Wageningen
Netherlands
Antje Kempenaar
C. G. Colsman
Denver
Colorado
Andrew P. Ver Ploeg
J. M. Kempenaar
Tryntje Rus
M. J. Kempenaar
Oskaloosa
John Vander Ploeg
Oakwood Cemetery
Leighton Native Clarence Grandia Dies at 47
Clarence Grandia born December 8 1893 on a Leighton farm died September 3 1941. Married January 6 1916 to Alice Brummel they had one daughter Irma Marie. Lived near Leighton later moving to a farm north of Oskaloosa. He joined Ebenezer Ref Church Leighton in 1913 and later Central Ref Church Oskaloosa, remembered for his kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Clarence Grandia
J. Grandia
Leighton
Alice Brummel
Irma Marie
Oskaloosa
Ebenezer Ref
Fall Millinery Reveals Profile and Coiffure
A fashion overview notes that fall hats emphasize profile swept brims and upward- climbing turbans. Felts in hues from black to verdant greens dominate, with dressed edges and fur trim adding refinement, while ensembles merge head to foot for a smart look. Turbans remain chic, often draped with two fabrics or colors and luxe accents.
Obituary for local resident in Oskaloosa church services
The obituary notes a man aged 47 years 8 months 26 days who died September 3 after illness. Survived by widow Mrs A C Grandin, daughter and husband Garry Van Ommen and Jerry Clarence Van Ommen, four brothers Con Jacob L David and F Fred, sister Mrs James Kempe, and several relatives. Funeral held September 6 at home and Central Reformed Church Oskaloosa with Rev A J TePaske leading. Interment Portergrove Cemetery near Pella. Pella relatives to be informed of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska Hospital
Oska
Loosa
A.C. Grandin
Garry van Ommen
Jerry Clarence van Ommen
Ira P. de Cook
Neal van Wyk
Pella
M. Vande Haar
Altoona
Con
Jacob L
David
F. Fred
James Kempe
Central Reformed Church of
Oskaloosa
A. J. TePaske
Portergrove Cemetery
Death of Mrs Ed Buerkens at Fairfield Town
Mrs. Ed Buerkens died in Fairfield Town some time Tuesday evening, September 16. She and her husband lived on a farm near Pella. She had been ill since March 1941 after a stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Ed. Buerkens
Fairfield
Buerkens
Purth
Many Youngsters Want to Enroll in Pella High Band
Band director Robert Ruby reports a flood of beginner applicants at Pella High School. Demand for instruments exceeds supply due to the defense program, so owners of playable instruments are asked to rent or sell them to the school. Beginners band practice will be after school and all lessons are free during school hours. Parents are urged to let Ruby assess each student’s suitable instrument before purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ruby
Ruby
Buerkens
Mr. Ruby
Morningside
Whooping Cough Isolation Urged After Iowa Death
Iowa health officials report that violations of whooping cough isolation rules contributed to a child's death and could endanger more lives this summer. They urge parents physicians and local leaders to keep suspected cases at home for 21 days after the first whoop appears and to isolate children until diagnosis is confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Health Department
Whooping cough cases surge in first half of year
The department reports whooping cough running above average, more than twice as prevalent in the first six months of this year compared with 1940. Through July, 123 cases were noted, totaling 987 for the year versus 473 in 1940, with 13 deaths in the first five months. Physicians urged to report all cases and stress isolation, while officials tighten isolation enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Gun
Ensea
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Methodist Hospital
Bert Vande Kieft
Demnily
van Gorp
West First Street
Clarence Rouwenhorst
F. M. Sadler
Professor Sadler
Stuart
E. T. Warren
Warren
Central College
Gary
Reformed Church
M. van Donselaar
C. van Dyk
John R. van Zee
Doris Gosselink
Mercy Hospital
Walker Sadler
Will de Gooyer
Sioux City
Thorward Sheldon
Clark's Grove
Minnesota
Aric de Gooyer
J. E. Correy
Los Angeles
California
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Prairie City
G. E. Robertson
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Sanborn
Elizabeth Dickey
Central
Guy Wing
Vander Schaaf
Paterson
New Jersey
New York
Gerrit Vande Geest Sr
Otley
Gerrit Jr
Gerrit Sr
Vandereest
Lee M. Henry
Henrys
Davenport
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Margaret Vande Kieft
Iowa City
Mrs
Vos
Roy Vander Beek
Herman Vos
Anna Dykhuis
Nellie Booy
Marie Nibbelink
Martin Paardekooper
John Hackett
National Convention of the American Legion
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Stanley John
Otto Vos
Near
Ruth Dear
Dan O’madigan Je
Vogelnar
Pontine
M. Monsma
Paulus
Israel
Radio Sermonette
Third Reformed Church
G. Menning
Christ's Council
College Chapel
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Clarence Grandia
Vogelaar’s
Vegelaan
Weaver
Scharing & Dieleman
North Main Street
Edward Buerkens
Pella H. S. Band
Dr. L. de Vries
Optometrist
Hoeksema Garage
Vander Linden
Margie
Mary
Agnes Martyn
Bob
Marilee
Gracie
Miss Lydia
Henry Turner
Doris
Sammie
Begonia
Martyn
Nicodemus
Claire Cook
Bill Black
Lorraine LeCocq
Coleen Klein
Lydia Vander Linden
Donald Nutting Zelda Bootsma
John Vander Waal
Elva May Heerema Carrolle Wilson
Christmas
Sadler Publishing CO
Pella, Iowa
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