Lake Prairie 4-H Club Meets at Van Zomeren Home
The Lake Prairie 4-H Club met at John Van Zomeren’s home for August. Nine members and one leader attended, with committees named for food and building a stand. Plans discussed for a plowing match and state fair preparations. A party honored guests Steven Westra and Mrs. Bert Van Zee. The meeting featured a Demonstration Team prep for the State Fair and refreshments after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie
4-H
van Zomeren
4-1 Club
John van Zomeren
Fitzimmons
Donna Veenstra
Joan Zomeren
Doris van Zomeren
Doris Dockendorff
John’ van Zomeren
John Gosselink
Roland Eysink
Gerrit van Halen
Doris Dockendorf
Vander Hoek 60th wedding anniversary observed
Mr and Mrs W KK Vander Hoek celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 2 1950 with open house and a program. Rev Rorst and Arne Vander Moek spoke Taeda played accordion. A two course luncheon accompanied a gold and white theme. Relatives from Holland sent cards. 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren noted. Also a Den Hartog family reunion at Edmundson Park with about seventy relatives and a potluck dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. KK. Vander Hoek
Rorst
Arne Vander Moek
Taeda
William Vander Hoek
Melvin Vander Hoek
Ronald de Bruin
den Hartog
Edmundson Park
Tunis den Hartog
W. Dicleman
W. Geurts
A. van Halm
C. Coureliser
A. den Hartog
G. van Oenen
Chris den Hartog
J. den Hartog
Tunis den Hartog Jr
W. den Hartog
R. Dicleman
la Sutton
A. Katka
Verandia
R. Blood
Ladies Aid Meeting and Neighborhood Charivari
The Ladies Aid will meet in the church parlors Thursday afternoon with hostesses Mrs. Vida Cornelius Pearl Van Gorp and Mrs Cecyle Vander Beek. A neighborhood charivari was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs Sam Van Rheenen with a surprise shower and many gifts followed by ice cream cake cookies and drinks. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Walter Jackson Mr. and Mrs Ferdinand VoglelaIR Mr. Chan Huff Mr. and Mrs Herm Veerman and family Mr. and Mrs Chris Wichhart and family Mr. and Mrs Tracy Boyd and Hoover Mr and Mrs Don Van Wyngarden Connie Van Wyngarden Mr Arthur Hoksbergen and Mrs G S Van Der Hart Mr and Mrs John Nieusma and family Mr and Mrs Gerrit and John De Jong. In a 20 mile race a man would win over a horse because of his endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Vida Cornelius
Pearl van’ Gorp
Cecyle Vander Beek
Sam van Rheenen
Walter Jackson
Ferdinand Vogelair
Chan Huff
Herm Veerman
Chris Wichhart
Tracy Boyd
Hoover
Henry van Wyngarden
Don van Wyngarden
Connie van Wyngarden
Arthur Hoksbergen
Rs. G. S. van der Hart
John Nieusma
Gerrit
John de Jong
Obituary of Mara Anna Burger Vos in Iowa Church ties
Mara Anna Burger was born November 19, 1883 in Monster Netherlands to Abraham Turger and Catharina Vanden Dool. She died August 6 1950 at home near Peoria aged 66 years 8 months 18 days. She married Henri Bregman September 20 1911. he died February 13 1937. She then married Antonie Bas September 18 1946 and moved to America April 23 1948. Survived by husband Antonie Bos of Pella seven step grandchildren two brothers in the Netherlands and several step children. Funeral August 9 1950 at Van Dyk Funeral Home and Second Christian Reformed Church. Interment Bellefountain Cemetery near Tracy. Written by brother Gerrit. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mara Anna Burger
Abraham Hendrik Turger
Catharina Vanden Dool
Monster
Antonie Bas
America
Antonie Bos
Pella
Hos
Taintor
Martin Ryken
Oskaloosa
Tothers
Netherlands
Reformed Church
Gravenhage
Redeemer
Second Christian Reformed Church
van Dyk
Henry Vander Kam
Bellefountain
Tracy
Gratitude From Family For Support After Loss
The family expresses gratitude to Mrs. Antonie Bos and all who offered aid, comfort, and sympathy during illness and after the death of the dear one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonie Bos
Mrs Walsey Vos Dies. Leighton to New Sharon Native
Mrs Walsey Korver Vos born near Peoria in March 1873 died August 3 1950 at Mahaska Hospital aged 77 years 4 months 11 days She moved with her parents to Leighton grew to womanhood joining Union Church at Leighton Married Gysbert Vos March 2 1899 They lived near New Sharon for 27 years later resided near Pella until death Survived by her husband and three children Gertrude Smith William and Marie Bogaards with one son John G deceased in 1940 Siblings also preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsey Korver Vos
Gertrude Vander Meyde
Simon Korver
Peoria
Mahaska Hospital
Leighton
Union Church
Gysbert Vos
New Sharon
Gertrude Smith
Oskaloosa
William
Marie Bogaards
Pella
John G
Emmett Awtry Dies After Long Illness at 77
Emmett Awtry born July 29 1873 in Sandridge north of Pella died July 31 1950 at his brother 0 P Awtrys home near Eddyville after a lingering illness. He married Nellie Boot March 17 1897 and they had daughter Margaret Marie who died in 1914. He lived near Pella Sully and later moved to Pella and was a member of Sully Reformed and Second Reformed Churches. Survived by wife two brothers Ransom and 0 P and two sisters Zella Wehrie and Lena Thomas plus nieces nephews and many friends. Funeral was held August 2 at 1 30 p.m. at Garden Chapel conducted by Rev Neal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Awtry
Simon P. Awtry
Margaret Ann Flaugh Awtry
Sandridge
Pella
0. P. Awtry
Eddyville
Nellie Boot
Jacob Boot
Margaret Marie
Pioneer Awtry
Sully
Iowa
Obituary for Emmett Antt and family thanks helpers
Kuyper officiating. Interment in Lynnville Cemetery. We thank relatives friends and neighbors who assisted before and after his death. Expressions of sympathy condolence and flowers are appreciated by Mrs Emmett Antt and brothers sisters nephews and nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gysbert
Vos
Gysbert Vos
Emmett Antt
Nivces
Mrs Johanna Van Zee Dies at 82 at Home in Wisconsin
Mrs. Johanna Van Zee age 82 3 20 died at 600 South Main Street on Monday services held Wednesday August 9 at Third Reformed Church Rev G Menning of Waupun Wisconsin officiating Burial in Oakwood Cemetery A fuller obituary to appear in The Chronicle on August 17
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna van Zee
South Main Stretla
Third Reformed Church
Final Iowa State Fair schedule highlights thrill acts
Des Moines announces a eight day fair lineup with a State Fair Rodeo August 25 to 27 offering bulldogging calf roping and bull wrestling for 5000 dollars. Auto races run August 25 28 and 31 with 40 top drivers, motorcycle races August 29 IA championship events, thrill days August 26 and 30 headlining 20 stunt acts, grandstand races September 1 100 mile stock car race, State Fair Revue August 28 to September 1, circus acts and fireworks nightly plus top stage acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
L. B. Cunningham
Cunningham
Studeo
American Motorcycle Association
Fai
Rural Women's Day Celebrated at County Fair Grounds
The Marion County Rural Women's Day filled the fairgrounds with over 100 attendees marking the first year of its tie-in with the county fair. The program featured Marv in Relford on cornet, Dutch dance by local girls, and a series of reports from county officials on health, international relations, libraries, and extension work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Marvin Relford
Cornet
Martin M
Robert de Witt
Chim
Fred Mohler
Chem
Kirtz Dolly
Mildred
Bell
Hoover
Lake
Succes
United Nations
Rene Gunner Poulsen
Denmark
J. ¥. Poulsen
Melcher
University of Copenhagen
Royal Opera
Denma
Dick Beekman
Knoxville
China
Office of War Information
Pella
Otley
Midway Attraction Plans Five Night Horse Shows
Acres of midway attractions are planned including the Tee Classics of 1950 and five nights of harness and saddle horse shows from August 27 through August 31.
Country Club News Highlights Summer Activities and Events
A lively crowd of young members enjoyed a summer evening at the country club with games dancing and square dancing led by Anthony and Florence Tysseling. Guests included the Immutes committee and members from Muskegon Michigan, with reports of golf and a bridge and canasta card party. Upstairs living quarters near completion promise new occupancy as City Golf Tournament rounds begin August 10. Maine borders New Hampshire to the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
Florence Tysseling
Stag
Club Fellowship
Pella
Knoxville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Steven Westra
Bert van Zee
Monroe
Frank Westra
Marion Street
Gerrit Vande Voort
Henry
Everett
Vande Voort
Cotter
Towa
Earl van Zante
Frank Johnson
Clarence van Zee
Peli
Neal Willemsen
Charles van Zante
Bertha
Jacob Neef
Connie Spoelstram
Donald
Dorothy Samiengo
Methodist Circle
Tennis Booyman
Nina Blommers
Heaven
Earl Owens
St. John
Jerry Hellinga
John Hoekseme
Philathea
John Firth
Thelma van Hemert
Grace Voyce
Leona Reuvers
Maggie Vanden Buard
Vander Hoeks
Baptist Ladies Aid
Columbus Street
Cable Nelson
Adrian
Jim
DE Young
J. T. van Zante
Elbert van Maanen
Corena Hardy
Los Angeles
California
L. Borst
Oakwood Cemetery
Kuyper
Lynnville Cemetery
Iowa State Fair
Wm. van Waardhuizen
Arie van Waardhuizen
Electrolux
Norge
Zenith Radio
Cordova
Worth & van Zante
Co. Fair
Country Club News
Immutes
Tientjes
Nil
Virgil Vander Linden
Knoxville Ce Club
Polla
Connie Smorenburg
Rusdolph Ulich
Inge
Vittle
Hildegard Nesbit
Gordon
Louise Bruce
Elmer de Winter
Charles Closz
Harold Closz
Muskegon, Michigan
Stuart Kuyper
Praseress Durin
2 van Houwing
Bob Klein
Jean Kasper
Klaas
tVeld
John Ulrich
Marion van Gorn
Ralph Grunda
Marian van Gorp
Arden
IL. C. Wormhoudt
Glen Koop
Mans
John Ver Meer
Gradys Klein
Maine
Penney's
Bayon
Penney’s
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