Local News Highlights From Pella Area Society
A long list of visits and travels among local residents appears. Mrs Vander Linden attends a Wi nona Bible Conference. Cloutiers visit Pella then return to California. several families visit relatives in Oskaloosa Davenport and Chicago. church services and park sermons noted. many trips to Winona Lake Ind and Michigan for conferences. Community births, health notes, and engagements sprinkled among names of Vander Linden, De Wit, Gaass, Hoksbergen, and Van Engelenhoven with multiple parish and church affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Vander Linden
Winona Bible Conference
Creation
of Domestic Missions
The
Reformed Church
Gordon to preach at Amsterdam church August 11
Gordon will preach at the Fast Amsterdam school Sunday August 11 at 11 p.m. and 0 p.m. A baptism will follow at the river after the afternoon service. Everyone is invited to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Amsterdam
Detroit Midshipmen to Hold Sunday Service In City
Three services in charge of At Detroit Midh invited Sunday will be Hollebrands. The public is in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Midh
Hollebrands
Iowa 4-H Pageant Rehearsal Sets Big County Show
Marion County 4-H clubs rehearse for the August 5 pageant at the Marion County Fair Grounds. The event showcases club products, dances, and historical scenes with all 4-H members and leaders participating, highlighting cooperation and public spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Jean Jones
Marion County Fair
Ers
Knoxville
Marion County
Baptist Church Park Service With Rev L De Vries
The pulpit at both services is filled by Rev. L De Vries AoM. Repairs have broken down. The Gospel Called Rev De Vries will conduct a service in the park Thursday evening. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Hoksbergen
Monroe
Baptist Church
J. de Vries
R. T. Nordlund
Rev. L. de Vries
Aom
Local farmers hail beneficial rain for corn and crops
The Inquiring Reporter gathers farmer views on the recent rain. FRANK TROMP notes corn and pastures gain life and morale. DR J C MITTEN says corn should benefit even if not all is saved. DIRK DE HAAL and RAY DE HAAN expect corn pastures and late potatoes to improve. FRED DEKKER calls rain a big help, aiding corn and tomato crops for farmers’ revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank ‘Tromp
J.C. Mitten
Dirk DE Haal
Tate Gardens
Ray DE Haan
Fred Dekker
Pigmy Elephants With Huge Circus To Arrive In Des Moines
Des Moines is slated to host the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus on Thursday August 13 featuring African pigmy elephants and a full-scale show with 1600 people and 700 horses. The Big Show touts its new African pygmy elephants herd and a massive 16 000-seat big top with seven rings, grandstands, and a hippodrome, plus Tim McCoy's Indian Village and a Western riders cast led by Col. McCoy. The tour claims a European import lineup including Walkmirs Antaleks Buemrangs and Wallenda aerial troupes among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Bros
Barnum &Bailey
Des Moines
America
Tim McCoy
Col. McCoy
Congress of Rough Riders of
Nantes
Bokaras
Europe
Walkmirs
Antaleks
Buemrangs
Romeos
Maschinds
Willos
Romeys
Ringling Bros 1936 program hails daring acts and riders
The Flying Comets Dorothy Herbert and the mad cap rider of reinless jumping horses over fire hurdles headline a standout Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey 1936 program with Hugo and Mario described as human projectiles among the era’s top Tyres of the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flying Comets
Dorothy Herbert
Hugo
Mario
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Peoria News Notes Include Rain Help and Local Travel
Rain boosts corn prospects and a Thursday prayer meeting became a thanksgiving service led by Rev. M. Monsma of Pella. Miss Dena Roose returns from a year with Rev. and Mrs. De Jong. Mr. De Jong visits Peoria during vacation and will lead Chr. Ref. church next Sunday. Jim Roose family visits Prairie City, El Mira Van Gorp and siblings visit, then return home. C. Spoelstra receives relatives from Sully. Marie Vas of New Mexico on Indian mission vacation visits. Cecil, Ralph De Vries, Connie, Arie Dahm, and Arthur Dear fish in Minnesota. B. Vander Molen improves and attends church. Wilma Van Gorp to teach at Sheesley school starting September. boarding with Mr. and Mrs. Roose. Christian School Society of Peoria to hold annual meeting Aug. 17 in church basement. G. P. De Jong and spouse plan train trip to Oak Harbor, Washington. Rev. R. H. Hooker of Des Plaines, IL, on vacation, requests time to consider call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Monsma
Pella
Dena Roose
P. de Jong
New Jersey
Jamestown
Mich
de Jong
Peoria
Jim Roose
Nick van Gorp
Prairie City
Elmira van Gorp
Gerrit
Helene
Elmira
J. Goodyk
Sully
C. Spoelstra
B. Vander Wal
P. Vander Wal
Marie Vas
New Mexico
Cecil
Ralph de Vries
Connie
Arie Dahm
Arthur Dear
Minnesota
B. Vander Molen
Bert Roose
Christian School Society of Peoria
G. P. de Jong
Oak Harbor
Washington
R Tives
R. H. Hooker
Des. Plains
Our Church
Parental De Jong Home Hosts Weekly Guests
Leighton Rey joined Mrs J A De Jong and daughter Amaryllis for a supper at the A C De Jong home near Peoria Monday. Marilyn De Jong, a niece, and Mrs De Jonge stayed on for a visit. Mr and Mrs Evert Engelhoven and sons of Oskaloosa spent Wednesday evening with the De Jong family.
Local social notes from Oskaloosa area gatherings
Engelhoven home visitors from Stockport to Mr and Mrs. Lewis Van Roekel and relatives share a Tuesday visit. Many families attend Heap o’ Livin Club picnic at Edmundson Park in Oskaloosa with Rev J A De Jong and numerous households listed. Cedar Rapids trip joined by Betts drove from Den Hartog to conclude days of business and pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engelhoven
Rand
Lewis van Roekel
Erma van Roekel
John de Prenger
Herman Westercamp
Stockport
J. A. van Zouk
Pleasant
Abe Rempe
H. M. Kempe
Evert
Oskaloosa
Don de Prenger
Donald
Mary Lou
Jerry
Wm. van Maanen
Florence
Frances
F. B. den Burger
Martha
Freda
Peter Vos
Keneth Dean
Tracy Douglas
Margaret
Harry den Burger
Dena Joy
John Veenstra
Mary
June
Henry Veenstra
Neva
Sewell Turner
Clo Donald
Helen
Leona Bein
E Marilyn de Jong
John Or Heimstra
John den Hartog
Raymond and
Betts
Cedar Rapids
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F. A. Cloutier
Pella Tast
la Canada
Calif
Ing
Bryce Canyon
Zionational Park
Harold van Zee
Farmers Union
Walter de Wit
N. de Wit
P. G. Gass
G. G. Gaans
Peter George Gaass
Denver
Colo
Charles Keabies
Wilma Pals
Meservey
Bill Probert
Albert Lea
Minn
S’als
Fred Lautenbach
H. C. Wormhoudt
Theresa
C. H. Korn
Davenport
Alton
Plette van Engelenhoven
E. van Engelenhoven
J. J. Hollebrands
Detroit, Mich
Third Reformed Church
L. de Vries
G. Menning
Winona Lake
Ind
Iowa
Mia
Gradus Vander Linden
Chicage
Lucile
Mac Plotte
Georkom
Robert Rohrdanz
Galesburg
van Gorkom
Pete Weideman
Trynnville Junction
Louis Schnell
Killduff
H. 8. van Vark
D. S. Barr
Bonnie
W. C. van Vark
Anthony Nunnikhoven
Burlington
Nora Scholte
Paul Scholte
Iman
Gilman
Jamen Wylie
Gellinett
Roy Stodard
Mrs. Cornie Smorenberg
Chicago
John N. Vander Linden
Colorado Springs
William Goulooze
Floyd
Grand Rapids
Goulooze
Ed Vos
Charles Dykhuis
Clear Take
Enos Heeren
Zeeland, Mich
Emma van Nimwegen
J. Schortenhuis
Connie de Jong
Leighton
Schortenhuis
Paterson
N. J
Baltimore
Edward
Mrs Good
Mrs. Creasy
Marie
Martha Reiner
Highland Park
Grand Haven
Waldo Greiner
Sylvia Greiner
Er Louw
Marie van- Hart
Grace Hoeksema
Fannie Hu
Ihpendene Nea
East Inde Street
Martha Pay Hoksbergen
Billy Bogaards
Mollie Bogaards
Clear Lake
Catherine Wanders
Los Angeles
Mr Albert Wanders
Tow
Jacob Kuiken
Neal Kuiken
Fifield
Relati
CG. Willemsen
Alvera
Duke Klein
Anderson, Indiana
Vis
Howard Russel
Phyllis
Mark Hillahan
Ottumwa
R.A. Awtry
Bridge
Mil Warns
McCarthy
Dex Moines
Mark Rillihan
I. Stabenrauch
Dickie de Goey
Cornie de Goey
Robert D. de Goey
Hollandale
Mion
Frances Vander Linden
Sturtevant Lodge
Palisades
Michigan
Boston
Mass
M. Vander Linden
Carl Rene
David Davids
Sullivan
Ohio
N. van Maren
N. P. van Maren
Mason City
Nx Wan Maren
W. W. Jangerak
Clarence
Ruth
Colorado
Gene Warns
Robert
J. W. Lankelma
Billy Lankelma
Hi. H. Geelhoed
Emil Warns
Supt
F. M. Frush
C. Vander Wert
Abingdon
Ill
L. W. Hartley
Geo. Ver Steeg
Town City
Mr. Hartley
Abe Roorda
Kryn Wiesnard
John Nieburg
Clarence A. Kading
J. M. Cook
Jack
Robert Fechner
Wauryer
Wwe
Goodyear
Goodyear Speedway
van Gorp Tire Co
Scotty's Harness Shop
Farmers’ Headquarters
Christian Union
Marion Co. Fair
Rays
4-H
Surmay H
Acorn
Al 4-1
Ireland
Mariette
George
Martha Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Sam
Tfweather
Kuyper Lumber Co
Oa Urene
James E. Holland
Knoxville, Lowe
Ladies’ Aid of the Reformed Church
S. S. de Kock
A. Korver
Neva Veenstra
Harry Young
Sinore
James Huygens
Lake Park
Ruth Templeton
J. W. Vander Linden
M. M. Dee
Bernice
Howard Rowland
Rose Hill
Herman Tysseling
Okkaloosa
Henry Tysseling
Austin
Wilbur Tysseling
Stewartville
Oxfords
de Winter’s Shoe Store
East Side Square
Pella, Iowa
Cece Urea
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