Local society notes highlight weddings and reunions
Aug 6 wedding at 707 Jefferson St Pella unites Elma Lucille TeCoeq with Dr Herman Vander Meulen in a Central College ceremony. They plan a Wisconsin honeymoon then reside on West Second St. Rouw reunion and American Legion Auxiliary meetings feature, with Davenport convention set and local officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Street
Pella
Elma Lucille
Herman’ C. Vander Meulen
George N. Menninga
Central College
Dells
Wisconsin
Points
Minnesota
West Second Street
Vander Meulen
Peila Weckblad
Sioux Center
Towa
University of Town Medical College
Iow City
Army Medical Corps
Nevada
California
Fowler Building
Pella High School
Birthday Surprises Highlight Vermeer Family at Farm Picnic
Readers learn of Mrs. J Vermeer Sr turning 82 with a lawn picnic at Wm H Vermeer's farm joined by many Vermeer family members and friends including C W Huyser Vanden Bosch Pettit Hoksbergen Van Es sen De Haai and Van Gorp. The column notes prior relocations and large turnouts for gatherings.
Mrs. A Tysseling Dies After Illness at 76
Anne Tysseling aged 76 died Sunday night at 10 15 at her home 515 Broadway after several months ill with bedridden period of three months Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 20 and 2 at First Reformed church with interment in Black Oak cemetery She was born Martha Van Roekel March 23 1860 near Pella married Anne Tysseling March 16 1882 and leaves seven children eight grandchildren two sisters and two brothers The obituary notes she spoke of death as a going home and looked forward to release from suffering as a Christian believer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Tysseling
Broadway
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
William Goulooze
Grand Rap- Midh
Black Oak Cemetery
Tysseling
Bor Martha van Roekel
Rut van Rockel
Pella
Henry R. Tysseling
Camp Fort Riley
Kansas
Herman A. Tysseling
Goldie
John Pothaven
Iluttie
Alice
Gerrit Lovering
John Vander Krol
Dick Newendarp
Sheldon
Tona
John ‘van Rockel
Logan
Ben van Rockel
Pease
Minn
Girls 4-H Club Demonstration Teams Meet
The Marion County 4-H Club Demonstrations gathered at the Presbyterian church with Dorothy Simmons from Towns State College guiding. Three clubs plan to represent the county. T'S Club presents An Efficient Work and Mixing Center while Care of Floors and a Girls Business Center demonstrations showcase storage, record keeping, and floor care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Mont
Presbyteria Ment
Dorothy Simmons
Towns State College
T'S
Rural Letter Carriers Convention Held in Cedar Falls
Mr and Mrs W S Van Homert attended the Iowa Rural Letter Carriers convention in Cedar Falls with George Gezel among the attendees. The large gathering discussed improving secondary roads and urged immediate state and federal action. Van Hemert was elected president of the Ex-service Men's club and serves on the Rural Letter Carriers legislative committee. The 1938 convention location remains undetermined with bids from Pella and Spencer, and a possible return to Pella the following year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. van Homert
Cedar Falls
Iowa Rural Letter Carriers Convention
George Gezel
Congress
Pella
van Hemert
Spencer
Ex-service Men's Club
Rural Letter Carriers Association
Auto Races Friday At County Fair
Auto Day at Marion county fair Knox ville features eighteen entries in a half mile dirt track race for cash prizes. Notables Dwight Peck Claude Caudle Jack Lovelady and others compete with Johnnie Crooks and motorcycle troupe performing daredevil stunts including leaping a motorcycle over a parked automobile. Also featured are Whitey Landers and Miss Jerry Trees as top daredevil riders. The program promises thrills chills and spills for fairgoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Knoxville
Dwight Peck
Claude Caudle
Jack Lovelady
Johnnie Crooks
Johnnie
Whitey” Landers
Jerry Trees
Lady Dare Devil
Marion
John Synhorst Dies at 80 in Pella
John Synhorst, age 80, longtime Pella resident, died last Wednesday at 4 PM after a three week illness. Born July 3 1858 six miles north of Pella on the Galesburg road, he was son of Cornelius Synhorst and nephew of Albertus Synhorst, pioneer families. He married Wilt with whom he had one son. Wilt preceded him in death. Survived by brother Peter Synhorst of Oskaloosa. Funeral at First Reformed Church Cafelock with Rev. A. Haverkamp officiating. interment in Graceland Cemetery. He was a good citizen and devoted neighbor, sincerely missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
John Synhorst
Mr. Synhorst
Galesburg Road
Cornelius Synhorst
Synhorst
Albertus Synhorst
G. A. Vander Meulen
Horst
Peter Synhorst
Oskaloosa
Main St
First Reformed Church
Cafelock
A. Haverkamp
Graceland
Dutat
Miss M J Mowe Dies in Colorado After Long Illness
Miss Mary Jane Mowe long time Greeley resident dies after extended illness at her Colorado home. Survived by nephew James Mowe and niece Mildred Mowe of Denver. Formerly of Pella, she was active in Baptist church work. Funeral in Macy's drawing room Tuesday then burial in Rolfe Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dune Mowe
Greeley
Colo
Have
Seventh Avenue
Miss Mowe
Isis
James
Mildred Mowe
Denver
Macy's
Rolfe
Pella
Baptist Church
Missionary Society
Heslinga and Bauma Reunion Near Cedar
Fourth annual Heslinga and Bauma reunion held at Bert Bauma's south of Cedar. A noon cafeteria dinner, afternoon ice cream, games, and photo sessions followed visiting. Attendees included Anna Bauma of Denver, Heslinga and Van Weelden families, and other locals. Some children suffer whooping cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heslinga and Bauma
Bert Bauma
Cedar
Anna Bauma
Denver
Colo
G. Heslinga
William Stek
John Heslinga
Neal van Wyk
Pete Groeneboom
Near Lacey
William van Weelden
Beacon
Ray Bouma
Gerrit Kelderman
John van Weelden
Givin
Frank Heslingga
Oskaloosa
George Rooy
Betty
Shirley
Local Social Notes From Porterville Area
Porterville families and friends are listed visiting and hosting events last week with several calls and social calls. The notice mentions the Goemaat and Verrips and Vanden Baard families, a birth, and multiple visits among residents including Misses Robertus Goemaat Wielaard and Antoinette Monster, among others.
Notable Family Gatherings Across Town At Weekend
John Robertus and family joined Marie Wittenberg and Frances along with Yella Marion Clarence in the A. B. Goema residence Sunday. Will Monster and children Mary Jane Doroth Mae Marion Gerald, with Anie Monster of Pella, visited L. J. Monster’s household Sunday evening. Anna and Cornelia Van Dene spent midweek evenings with Dorothy Gomant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robertus
Marie Wittenberg
Frances
Yella Marion
Clarence
A. B. Goema
Will Monster
Mary Jane
Doroth Mae
Marion
Gerald
Anie Monster
Pella
Iast
L. J. Monster
Es Anna
Cornelia van Dene
Dorothy Goemant
Local visitors call on area families through Thursday
Mrs W A Jansen and Mrs Connie Vanden Baard with son Norman visited Mrs John Ro Berto and family all day Thursday. Mrs H De Wild visited her daughter Mrs Peter Hackett and family. Mr and Mrs James Van Nieuwenhuizen of Pella stopped at the A B Goemaat home Thursday evening. Miss Cornelia Monster of Pella spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs L J Monster and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Goemaat
Ernest
A. Ti. Goemaat
Will Monster
Koen Verrips
Connie Vanden Baard
Maxine Robertus
Dorothy Goemaat
Murray Syixsma
Edith Mae
Abraham
de Zwart
Marvin Eugene
Henry J. van Gene
Johanna Wielaard
Antoinette Monster
Huber Vander Syde
Pella
W. A. Jansen
Norman
John Ro Berto
Cornelia Monster of
Mrs. L. J. Monster
Also Mentioned on This Page
Society
Vander Meulen— Lecocq
Bradford—Beyer
Lora Ber
Lorraine Beauty Shop
R. E. Bradford
Madison
Wis
Rouw Reunion
Rouw
West Market
Gerald Rouw
Taintor M. Verros
Monroe
John Vander Beck
Albert John
Arthur
RB. Rouw
Bert
Connie
Ether
Taintor
Gradys Kuiper
Arthur Glen
Nancy Elaine
Otley
Tunis Goemaat
Edna
Sylvia
Alvin
Leighton
Gerrit Kuiper
Jerald Lee
Gerit Rouw
Evelyn Rouw
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Dora Baer
Paul Lautenbuck
Jennie Beyer
Am. Legion
Davenport
Iowa
Baer
Nesbit
Curtley
Polsen
Leonard Hiemstra
Bill de Prenger
Mabel Hiemstra
Leonard Vos
Free- Westinghouse
Ubemboudts Son
E. J. de Haai
T. R. Pettit
Robert
Virgil
Des Moines
J. C. de Haai
Myrtle
Mildred
Melvin
Marvin
Percy
Matt Hoksbergen
Bernice Lee
Betsy ‘Ann
Masonic Lodge
Hiemstra Reunion
Hiemstra
Jack Passmore
John F. Hiemstra
Mabel
Leona
Sam Poortinga
Marjorie
John 5. Buwalda
Lee
Joyce
Sara
Ruth
Frank’ Hiemstra
John Elmer
Stephen
David
H.W. Vriezelaar
Madeline
John Henry
Velma
Mary
Coralie Nell
M. J. Hiemstra
Carl Wayne
J. C. Hiemstra
Maxine
Donald John
Leonard J. Gosselink
Charlene
John Stanley
Margiene Mae
Peter Westerkamp
Francene Pearl
Elmer Vogelar
Len Vos
Betty Jean
Francene
Herbert
Howard
Art van Eason
Gore Kameric Rs
Martin van Essen
Jake van Gorp
John den Hs
Leland
Harry Hiemstra
Emma
Andrew
Jessie
Edward
Gerrit de Vries
Oliver Kelly
Esther Ruth
Fred de Vries
Teddy
Bully
John de Ries
Martin Hiemstra
Emily
Ysaac de Haan
Mrs. A. Tysseling
John G. Lloyd
City
M. J. Mowe
Wein
Axminster
UkenboudtaSon
Porterville
Thomases
Thomas
Penney
Army
Goodyear- Welt
Munson Fast
Oxford
Men’s Athletic Unions
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