Vander Schaaf obituary notes long Iowa life and church ties
S Vander Schaaf born in the Netherlands May 5 1864 came to America at 19 settling in Paterson New Jersey. He married Maggie Sytsma in October 189 and later moved to Iowa Peoria area then Pella joining the Second Christian Reformed Church. He died at Mercy hospital Oskaloosa September 16 aged 93 years 4 months 12 days. He left six children 22 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Funeral September 18 conducted by Rev Lambertus Van Laar at Second Christian Reformed Church following services at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home.
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S. Vander Schaaf
Netherlands
America
Paterson
N. J
Maggie Sytsma
Christian Reformed Church
Iowa
Peoria
Pella
Second Christian Ref
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Lena de Jong
Floris
Reka
Jacob Stursma
Anna
P. A. de Jong
Leighton
Fred
Ella
Julia
L. van Heukelem
Lambertus van Laar
van Dyk-Duven
Second Christian Reformed Church
Betty Huy
Memorial Service Plans For Beloved Local Figure
A service featured ser sang two numbers accompanied by Mrs Gysbert Ver Meer. The numbers were Some Day the Silver Cord will Break and My Jesus I Love Thee. Casket bearers were grandsons Martin A De Jong Carl Vander Schaaf Anthony Bokhoven Glenn Van Heukelem Martin Nunnikhoven Marvin Vander Schaaf. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Ser
Gysbert Ver Meer
Jesus
Martin A. de Jong
Carl Vander Schaaf
Anthony Bokhoven
Glenn van Heukelem
Martin Nunnikhoven
Marvin Vander Schaaf
Oakwood
Obituary: Gerrit J. Vroom of Pella dies at 75
Gerrit J. Vroom son of William and Ever dina Pleiter Vroom was born in Pella Iowa on December 12 1881 and died September 15 1957 at 1009 Columbus Street after a lingering illness He was married twice first to Elizabeth Hoksbergen in 1906 producing three children and then to Emma Van Peursem in 1930 The family home was near Prairie City later moving to Pella Surviving are Emma two daughters one son eleven grandchildren four great grandchildren two brothers and two sisters Funeral services were held September 18 1957 at Garden Chapel Funeral Home with Rev Edward Hui-
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William
Everdina Pleiter Vroom
Pella
Iowa
Columbus Street
Elizabeth Hoksbergen
Alice
Andrew Vandeline
Mitchelville
Florence
Floyd Clippinger
Colfax
Lester
Mitchellville
Connie
James
Johanna Veldhuizen
Oskaloosa
Wilhelmina Vogelaar
Garden Chapel
Edward Hui
Clergy officiate at Oakwood burial for Mr. Vroom
Interment occurred at Oakwood Cemetery with casket bearers including Robert Clippinger Charles Watkins Iry Clippinger Ronald Vandelune Richard Charles and Marion Wittenburg. Relatives and friends heard two religious solos by Mrs. Carl Vogelaar assisted by Mrs. Ralph De Cook including Jesus Lover of My Soul and It Is Well With My Soul.
Margeret Hagens 92 Dies in Newton Iowa Hospital
Mrs Margaret Hagens aged 92 died Wednesday morning at Skiff Memorial hospital Newton She formerly resided in Pella and had been living with the Conns at Colfax Iowa Funeral arrangements are pending with Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home in charge
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Margaret Hagens
Skiff Memorial Hospital
Newton
Pella
Conns
Colfax
Iowa
van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home
World Home Bible League Rally at Ist Ref Church Sep 25
Brigadier General Medina, a high ranking Mexican army figure, will speak at the World Home Bible League Rally on September 25 at 8 p.m. at First Reformed Church of Pella. The event features interpreter Rev R D Morelock and soloist Rev Raymond McAfee.
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World Home Bible League
Ist
Medina
First Reformed Church of
Pella
Mexico
Mexican Home Bible League
R. D. Morelock
Raymond McAfee
Chicagoland
McAfee
Midwest
Japan
India
East Wins With Late Touchdown In High School Clash
A strong defensive effort limited Indianola as Winter set scored for the East to lead 7-6 over Albin. The West pulled ahead 12-7 with Charlton’s fourth quarter TD against Knoxville after a scoreless third period by Valley and Centerville.
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Indianola
Winterset
Albin
Valley
Centerville
Charlton
Knoxville
Pella High Ties Indianola In Season Opener
Pella High rallies from 19-6 to force a 19-19 tie with Indianola in the season opener. A bobbled deflection by Bob Stykhuis was returned 43 yards by Dennis Liter, then Jerry Ulrich scored to set the final 19-13 after the extra point. Bruce added the ensuing kickoff details.
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Pella High
Indianola
Pella
Bob Stykhuis
Dennis Liter
Jerry Ulrich
Liter
Bruce
Indianola Edges Pella In Tight Halftime Showdown
Indianola and Pella traded scores in a defensive duel. Indianola led 12 6 at halftime after Ron Norris connected with Lansing for six, with Norris also scoring on a 2 yard run and an interception return setting up another. Both teams stalled late, with a key Pella interception signaling a tense finish.
Spirit shines as Pella High drops strong show at Indianola
Pella High's team scores 18 points with 3 56 left, signaling a possible scoring record amid mistakes. Jerry Ulrich Dennis Liter and Stan Vander Werf show promise while Gary Wallace completes 8 of 13 passes. Strong defensive work from Heerema Vander Wert Steenhoek Kuiper De Cook Slykhuis Slykhuis Hill Liter and Vander Leest marks their first varsity games with solid debuts at Indianola.
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Pella High
Jerry Ulrich
Dennis Liter
Stan Vander Werf
Gary Wallace
Bruce Heerema
Evan Vander Wert
Preston Steenhoek
Harley Kuiper
Mark de Cook
Bob Slykhuis
Charlie Slykhuis
Tom Hill
Ron Vander Leest
Indianola
Rotarians Dine At New Baptist Church Building
Rotary Club members met for lunch and a meeting in the dining room of the new Baptist church. Rev. Everett Ward invited the group, the first to use the facilities, and J. G. Boot explained the building fund growth from 10 000 to 20 000 dollars since 1944. Architect Ray De Haan praised for design choices and cost details were outlined by the building committee chair.
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Rotary Club
New Baptist Church
Everett Ward
Rev. Ward
J. G. Boot
The
Baptist Church
Boot
Pella Baptists Highlight New Sanctuary Plans
The article notes the Baptist congregation in Pella led by Rev Ward previews their new sanctuary. It cites the two basement rooms and seven main-floor rooms, praises architect Stanley Verploeg for future-ready design, and mentions guests Dr Charles Thurm of Ottumwa with Tunis Kempkes presiding.
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Pellaee
Stanley Verploegh
Dick van Zante
Don Reinertson
Ward
Charles Thurm
Ottumwa
Tunis Kempkes
News From The Home For The Aged Social Roundup
Mr. Dick Geenen called to visit many old friends over coffee Saturday. Miss Sarah Klyn visited her stepmother Mrs John A Klyn. Gerrit Vander Wal and Mrs Gradus Vander Wal of Newton visited last weekend.
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Dick Geenen
Sarah Klyn
John A. Klyn
Gerrit Vander Wal
Newton
Gradus Vander Wal
Morning Constitutional from Mt. Pleasant Girls to Rome
A crowd of girls from a college in Mt. Pleasant walked to Rome about eight miles one morning in 1904 and returned by train.
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Mt. Pleasant
Rome
Pella Beats Indianola 7 0 In South Central Jamboree
Pella High opened the South Central Conference Jamboree with a quick drive to the Indianola 49 but punted after a fumble. Gary Wallace recovered the Indians fumble and returned 20 yards for a Pella touchdown with Dennis Liter adding the extra point.
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Pella High
Winterset
Chariton
Pella
Indianola
Gary Wallace
Dennis Liter
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Sjoerd Vander Schaaf
Gerrit Jahn Vroom
A . Col Storet
del Monte Catsup
South Pella
Skelly Products
Glenwood
Yegal
Hagens
Heerema
Tom Norris
Ron Norris
Lansing
Norris
Nyswonger
Pella Ind
Ray de Haan
S. C
Crisco
KRAFT
Velveeta
van Camp
Hunt
Sturgeon Bay Stillwell Cut
Rath
Zuvarn At
Lachoy
Lynn
California
New
Florida
Muscatine
Oleo
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