Apr 4 Wedding of Miss Virginia Clark and Kenneth MeAmis
A wedding at the artist church united Virginia Clark and Kenneth MeAmis in nuptial vows on Sunday afternoon April 4. Rev W G Winstead led the ceremony with Hattie Van Cleave accompanying a singing. The couple will reside with the bride's father after a brief wedding trip. Approx sixty guests attended a two course luncheon at the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
McAmis
W. G. Chik
Virginia Clark
W. G. Clark
Willan Kenneth MeAmis
William MeAmis
Alta
Wyoming
Forelock
W.G. Winstead
Artist Church
Hattie van Cleave
Darel Menseh
Jane de Zwarte
Oskaloosa
Mra
Grace Grandia
Eva van Toorn
Gerrit de Wild
Eddie van Arket
Gene de Wild
Bob Wallace
Kasson
Minnesota
Huge Fire Loss Spurs Clean-up Drive Across Nation
National Board of Fire Underwriters estimates fires caused a record rate of destruction in the United States last year totaling 692,635,000 largely from housing and manufactured goods. Indirect losses span forests, business failures, medical costs, wages, and firefighting expenses. Emphasis on inspecting heating systems, fuses, and debris removal. timely fire alerts and automatic detectors urged. rural areas urged to form rapid response fire blocks.
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United States
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Yar
Amputations in WWII reach 19000 for armed forces
During World War II, about 19,000 service members were amputees, with civilians suffering over six times that number, many due to traffic accidents. The figures highlight the war’s widespread impact on physical injuries beyond combat.
Obituary for Harney Van Roekel in Iowa church ties
Harney Van Roekel died at home on Monday April 6 1948 at age XP months and 22 days. Funeral services were held April 8 at the First Reformed Church with R A Haverkamp officiating. He leaves two daughters Mrs Duke Beck of Matcom Iowa Mrs AL BY Roorda of Pella Iowa a son Peter Vander Wal of New Sharon Iowa an adopted Gerrit of Newton Iowa six grandchildren and many relatives. He lived with his son for twelve years and was a charter member of the Peoria Christian Reformed Church. Interment Iceland Cemetery at Pella.
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Harney van Roekel
BM First St
Pam
First Reformed Church
R. A. Haverkamp
Peoria Christian Reformed Church
Peter Vander Wal
John Mulder
Iceland Cemetery
Pella
James William Grover
Lows Richland Township
Mahaska’ County
Mahala Neel
Vi Schakel
Mary Ethel Carson
Daughers
Lea Francis
Telen
Paul Grandin
Nina
Arthur Bruinekool
Ile
Edith
Virgil Sehakel
Alvertu
Virgil Boyd
New Sharon
Almeda
Harold McCardy
Oskaloosa
Belle Forest
Sheridan
Wyoming
Emma Clutter
Pickwanna
South Dakota
Ith Amburn
Lennox
Grover
Fisk
Garden City
Woodrow Company
Pella Lodge A.P.A.M
van Dyle Huneral
el. ‘Tunis
Oakwood Cemetery
Funeral notices for Mrs Grada Agatha Jonkers and James W Grover
Funeral services were held for Mrs Grada Agatha Jonkers on April 7 1948 near Oskaloosa following a brief illness. James W Grover died March 29 1948 at age 86 survived by wife Mary Ethel Carson and six daughters. services held April 1 1948 with Masonic rites at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Grada Agatha
Onkers
Co-operative Home
Death notice for Bart Vander Wal of Iowa
Bart Vander Wal born near Pella Iowa September 10 1866 son of Peter A Vander Wal and Gertrude Gosselink died April 3 preceded in death by three brothers Bemel Gradus and John and two sisters Mrs Elizabeth Van Baale and Mrs Gyaje Van Neerbos also his parents married November 23 1892 to Artie Bisl oo and to this union three children were born Mrs Vander Wal
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Bart Vander Wal
Pella
Iowa
Peter A. Vander Wal
Gertrude Gosselink
Bemel, Gradus
John Vander Wal
Elizabeth van Baale
Gyaje van Neerbos
Artie Bisloo
Family thanks friends for support after fathers illness
The Vander Wal family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after the passing of Bart Vander Wal. They appreciate expressions of sympathy and flowers as tokens of respect from family and friends.
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James W. Grover
Bart Vander Wal
Bulbs For School Children In London Competition
London bore bulbs to 47000 school children during last winter gifted by the Central Bulb Committee of Holland as thanks for English wartime aid. Best flowers from each school were judged at County Hall, London, with merit certificates awarded. The top hundred girls win a week’s trip to Holland, traveling in two groups and staying near a suburban hotel.
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London
Central Bulb Committee of
Holland
County Hall
Burb
Monitor
Church notices from Reform churches show midweek services and messages
Readable fragments list midweek prayer and praise at Gospel Hall and various sermons at Second and First Reform churches. Mentions include Bible study, evening services, and messages on faith, mercy, and righteous living led by pastors. Readers invited to attend worship and join church gatherings.
Church of the Open Waible Service Schedule
Church of the Open Waible led by Key and Mrs C O Andersen Coopastors holds Sunday services at 4h am and 11 00 am with Sunday School. Morning worship features Open Bible Institute Students and special music. Evening vesper hour with students. Tuesday prayer and Friday preaching sessions listed.
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Key
Andersen
Witc the
Open Bible Institute
AAO
Pam
Vesper Hone
Taro Pan
Evany
Meshy
Muhwook
Pella Baptist Church Service Notes and Choir Invite
William G. Winstead leads a morning service at 2220 am with Ottawa University Choir to perform during worship. Baptist Youth fellowship and evening services follow, inviting all to join. St Mary’s Catholic mass is at 10:00 a.m. weekly in town.
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William G. Winstead
Schaal
Fuehiel
Ottawa University
Ea Pam
TAO
ST. Mary’s
St. Mary's Catholic Church
April showers plan saves lives urges conservation bureau plea
The Conservation Bureau zonal 2,700 warns that 2,700 people a month are killed by careless living and pedestrian habits. It urges reduced traffic dents and safer habits to protect pedestrians from April to May, urging people to adopt safer daily routines.
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War Conservation Bureau
Zonal
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Christian Union Aid
Baughman Home
Christian Union Ladie
Jeanette Boughman
Sinelar
Cornel
Hoplist Church School
Nina van Gorp
Dr. Morrow
Veensehoten
Mist
Leonas
Bethany
Paul Bandstra
van Hemert
I Ae Swank
Forn Boat
Flower Fund
Vernon van Gorp
Singine
Spen
Virty Trent
Aniversary
Herbert van Wek
van Gory
Ver
Ten Ted
Ptre
Pant Bandatra
Wits Enoyed
W.C.T.U
Mary de Cook
Union Street
W.C.T.U. Society
A. Haverkamp
Rexall
Penney’s
Gaymodes
Adonna
Bath
Marjorie Ruth
James Lowell Ryan
Ryan
Chelsea
Lancaster
Andrew W. van Zante
Wallace Wary
Central College
Barney van Roekel
Jacob J. Jonkers
Liberal
America
Worroet
Mojud
George T. Dindies
Vin Hotam
Vorbes
Steel
Mr Sive
Second Reformed Church
Manis
Val
Celene
Reformed Church
Cor Main
Knell Lawrince
Church OF the
Universal Electric
Clark Electric
Hostess
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