Van Hemert and related kin host Aug gathering
Relatives gathered at Mr and Mrs 3 W Van Hemert home Aug 14 honoring Mrs G L Klein and Harvey of Adams Nebraska. Music by John Kamerick and Murray Van Hemert. Attendees included many Kamerick and Van Hemert families from Otley Monroe Cordova Lacona and Des Moines. A lunch followed and guests departed late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. van Hemert
GL. Klein
Harvey
Adams
Nebr
John Kamerick
Murray van Hemert
G. J. Klein
Henry Wielard
Johanna
Leonard Maasdam
Sully
Gove Kamk
M. G. Kamerick
John J. Kamerick
Layton Mathes
Clifford Mathes
Richard Harry
Gerrit G. Kamerick
Wm. van Hemert
Herbert Smith
Herbert Leroy
John W. van Hemert
Evalena
Cordova
Gove Kamerick Jr
Gerrit Vande Kieft
Leonard Weyers
Dick Weyers
Lorena
van Hemert
Divetta
Ruby
Reuben
Otley
Arnold Schippers
Orlean Jean
Devern
Wayne
Dick Vande Kieft
Mary Ellen
Monroe
Leonard Vande Kieft
Lacona
Fd Dykstra
Bill Aalbers
Marion Aalber
Henry Sedrel
Charlotte Sedrel
Bussey
Henry Sedret
Low Sedrel
June Bernice
Charlotte van Maan
Mabelle de
Russel van Arkel
Clara
Ada
Pearl
Charlotte de Jong
Viola Mae
Ebren Dykstra
Peter de Hamer
Ter Marylin Jean
Mary Jane Vroom
D. Sedrel
Donald
Hazel
Marysville
Loudrel
Harold
Buss
Ben Sedrel
Eugene
Gold Ring Traced to 1848 California Gold Rush
Mrs J J Hollebrands of Detroit visiting relatives wears a gold ring said to have been made from gold her father Engle Ver Ploegh brought from California in 1848. Ver Ploegh, an early settler in 1847, crossed to California during the gold rush in an ox cart and returned with gold dust fashioned into a ring passed down through generations. The ring remains pristine with no wear marks and is highly prized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engle Ver Ploegh
California
Ver Ploegh
Vande Kieft Reunion and Picnic Near Fifield
The Vande Kieft reunion and picnic gathered 62 descendants of John Bart and Rev Richard Van de Kieft at HL Vande Kieft’s east of Fifield. The event followed a noon meal and showcased family ties tracing back to Holland in the early nine teenths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vande Kieft
Fifield
Lust
John, Bart
Richard Vande Kieft
America
Holland
At the Churches Bible School and Services
Bible School at 9 30 A M Sunday School at 9 30 A M with a lesson titled The Menaced All Men The pastor Rev R T Nordlund preaches at 10 45 A M and 7 30 P M The program includes items titled Offended with dhr 2200 P M Des Christen s Staat in ae Welt 330 P M Things You Cannot Borrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
R. T. Nordlund
Dhr
The Greatest Thing in the World and Local Service Schedule
The notice lists ongoing church programs at Second Reformed A. M. and Open Bible Church with 10:45 and 7:30 times. Rev. John Keuning and Rev. Jacob Prins are named pastors. Services include Sunday School at 9:30, morning worship at 11:00, and evening 7:30 with topics Men of War Fit for Battle and The City Four Square. Questions answered about the city now and special music planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keuning
OPEN
Pease
Four Square
New Jerusalem
Revival at Flagler Continues
Revival at Flagler continues with Harold F. E. Pearce of Des Moines leading nightly services through the week except Saturday. Bible study 2:30 daily, Sunday school 10:00 A M, morning worship 0 A M. Attendance is good, souls are being saved and bodies healed. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flagler
Harold FE. Pearce
Des Moines
Mission Fest Draws Big Crowd at Reformed Church
A large attendance filled West Market for the annual mission fest of the Christian Reformed church. Morning sessions featured Rev A H Selles from China and Rev G Oppenhuizen from New Mexico, with emphasis on needs, conversions, and the China field. Afternoon and evening programs included Rev Hendricksen of Grand Rapids, Rev C Witt, and music by Leighton ladies and a Pella choral group, with offerings totaling 385 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Kolenbr
Sibley
Iowa
Rachelbrander
Pella
Tunis Goemaat
Leighton
D. J. Kolebrander
J. W. Kolenbrander
Vella
Christian Reformed Church
West Market
Paul de Koekkoek
Otley
A. H. Selles
China
China Field
J. Vander Meer
Tracy
G. Oppenhuizen
New Mexico
God
Satan
C. Witt
Fair Visitors Invited To Camp At Farm Bureau Grounds
Farmers of Marion County attending the Town State Fair in Des Moines Aug 26 to Sept 4 are invited to stay at the 80 acre Farm Bureau camp. Service and camp space are free. A bath house, showers, rest rooms, mail and telephone service are provided for registrants. Grant Chapman Ames will head the camp for the 14th year. Two people with bedding and cooking gear can rent a 7x9 foot tent, double cot, and mattress for four days for 4.30 dollars. Campers may also pay five admission tickets for beer. An exit gate allows campers to visit the city and reenter without extra admission. Marcus J Mooney 74 was charged in Wellington Texas Sat with murder in the fatal shooting of John Prince Hawking 66 his batching partner. Mooney told Sheriff McKinney he killed Hawkins because Hawkins had been stealing eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Jes Moines
Farm Bureau
Walter Brown
Grant Chapman
Ames
Marcus J. Mooney
Wellington
Texas
John Prince Hawking
Mooney
Sheri McKinney
Hawkins
Book Shop advertises school supplies deal
For weeks the book shop features a wide and complete line of school supplies at popular prices. Shoppers are invited to “Over-watch our” windows to catch the best offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schop
Big Circus Sets Two Shows With 1000 Strong Cast
The Alg world’s large circus trains a massive lineup in Oskaloosa on Thursday August 27. Show features include 500 horses 400 performers six rings and a vast menagerie with elephants camels yaks and beasts. Acts include Bert Nelson Terrell Jacobs Mabel Stark and the Cristian Troupe among others with 60 clowns and a Fiesta of the Rio Grande prelude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALG
Oskaloosa
Nybody
AIG
Barnes
Bert Nelson
Dino
Traine
Terrell Jacobs
Mabel Stark
Acros the Sea
Cristian
Europe
Angelo
Imperial
Waltiers
Canestrelli
Rio Grande
Tysseling Widow of Pella Area Dies After Long Life
Martha Van Rockel Tysseling, born March 23, 1860 on a farm east of Pelly, married Arie Tysseling on March 16, 1882. She survived by one son Herman A and daughters Golda, Hattie, and Alice, plus eight grandchildren. Her husband died in 1936. siblings and relatives in Iowa and Minnesota survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie Tysseling
Martha van Rockel
Rut
Goldie van Rockel
Pelly
Henry R
Fort Riley
Kansas
Tysseling
Herman A
Golda
John Pethoven
Hattie
Alice
Gerrit Loverink
Aleaves
John Vander Krol
Pella
Dirk Newendorp
Sheldon
Iowa
Ben van Roekel
Pease, Minn
John van Roekel
Logan
Unknown church member remembered fondly in quiet farewell
A fragment recounts a church member speaking of a loved one's long illness and “going home” with cheerful farewells. The speaker notes uncertainty about death, saying she is “just away” as she wanders into an unknown land, reflecting hopeful sentiment amid illness.
Remembered Love Beloved One Not Dead Just Away
Poetic reflection on memory and absence describing a loved one as not dead but away. The speaker urges readers to keep her in heart and to think of her as unchanged, sustaining a gentle, timeless love. The verse evokes longing and enduring presence across distance and time.
Monroe Kittens Boost Local Kittenball Excitement
Letter to the public praising Monroe kittenball games at a well lit, well seated diamond. Writer urges Pella leaders to promote local ball events, noting visitors from other towns and potential business benefits. Mentions Monroe Cubs Amsterdam team and All-Stars, and frequent games weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Pella
Pella proposes a regional ball diamond revival
A subscriber voices hope for reviving a local ball diamond after Tulip Time. He notes interest waning and drought conditions, calls for local initiation to attract teams from nearby towns, and urges citizen participation to spark a swell ball scene in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Gopher Entered by Gardener Wins Ribbon at San Diego Show
Oscar the gopher caught by a gardener at the San Diego Naval Training Station was entered in a local pet show and received a blue ribbon for his display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
San Diego Naval Training Station
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Poortinga
Maytag Park
Newton
Ben Poortingga
Doris
Gus Sheldon
Clyde Ometh
Carroll
William Smith
Richard
Ben Schutz
Robert Poortinga
Norma Jean
Donna Joanna
Altoona
Gerrit Poortinga
Galesburg
Rhinder
Maggie Poortinga
Eba Poortinga
Fay
Oakley
Don Poortinga
Frances
Marion
Gerrit Aalbers
Marinus
Frank
Edward
Seib’ Poortinga
Mabel
Henrietta
Bertha
Herman
Gertrude
Frank Juarsma
Frank Poortinga
Ralph
Wm. ‘Septer
Lester Roy
Willis Niermeyer
Darlene
Freda
Freddie
al Hart
Raymond Hiemstra
Charley Dop
Geo
Dorothy Cook
Leonora Ganss
Martha Gretchen Fennema
Ruth Langerak
Adelaide Sybenga
Taul Blommers
Martin Heerema
Goemaat—Kolenbrander
Grandia Reunion
Ndia
Abram Grandin
Geo. Liter
Carl Crane
Ira P. de Cook
Louis van Toorn
Walter Newendorp
KLEIN
Gerrit
Tunis
Martin
John Klein
Grundman's Grove
Earl Klein
Mra. G. T. H. Klein
J. J. Hollebrands
Detroit, Mich
Katherine Wanders
Los Angeles
Tor de Cook
Lane van Zante
Margie
Herman Vander Streck
Lloyd
Verla
Bert van Haaften
Albert Wanders
Marie
Te van Donselaar
Katherine
Dorothy Wormhoudt
Enos Heeren
Pella Golf Club
Knoxville
Milk Maid
Vander Ploeg's Bakery
First Reformed Church
Third Reformed Church
Second Reformed A. M
the Prosperous Church
P. M
Jacob Prins
BIG Corn
Murray Milledge
Kenneth Bean
the Chronicle
G. T. H. Klein
Grundman Gro
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