Roovaart Reunion Held in Pella August 18 1947
The Roovaart family met at West Park Pella on August 18 1947 with 47 relatives present. Roger Lee Van Vark youngest at 5 months, Henry Roovaart oldest. Officers elected Roy Van Vark president Vander Linden vice president Ethel Borgman secretary treasurer. Next year a dime per person was voted for ice cream. Attendees listed include Van Wyk Van Vark Roovaart Vander Linden Van Egdom Van Gorp and others from Colfax Monroe Reasner Ames Osceola and Leighton. The 1948 reunion planned for August at the same place. Secretary Lana Schultz Van Wyk notes several relatives were missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roovaart
Pella
West Park
Roger Lee van Vark
Henry Roovaart
Roy van Vark
Vander Linden
Ethel Borgman
Jeanetta Roovaart
Jennie Ronwenhorst
Marie Moyers
Laura Roovaar
G. D. van Wyk
Melvin
Betty
Deloris
Monroe
Laverne van Gorp
Laverne Jr
Reasner
Leonard Roovaart
Earl Fleck
Oskaloosa
Ernest L. Vander Linden
Patricia Ann
E. S. Vander Linden
Max Vander Linden
David Lauren
Osceola
Tony van Egdom
Clarence
Elmer
Marlene
Larry
Ames
van Vark
Virginia Ann
Roger Lee
Lewis van Wyk
J.B. Roovaart
A. J. Roovaart
Neil Vandehaar
Phyllis of
Leighton
Lana Schultz van Wyk
Tysseling
West Market Park
Minnie Buckles
Lucille ‘Tysseling
Long Beach
California
Pyuvelings
Europe
America
C. van Hemert
Mlm. de Reus
Hattie Bysneling
C. S. van Hemert
Tounis Tysseling
Peter Tysseling
John Pethoven
Jacob de Jong
Wm. Tysseling
Bethany Willing Workers entertained by Mrs Swank
Bethany Willing Workers society guests of Mrs Will Swank on Thursday August 7 included readings from Acts 20 1 18 and prayers. Minutes were approved the treasurer reported 41 50 and flower fund 6 69. Guests included Mrs Bert Van Roekel and Mrs LeCocq Des Moines. September meeting set at Mrs Paul Bandstra’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Swank
Bethany Society
Bethany Willing Workers Society
Hymin
Lester van Gorp
John van Gorp
Bethel Ladies Aid
John den Adel
Killduil
Holland
Marion Swank
Paul
Ephesus
Bert van Roekel
Ralph Vander Kamp
Ben van Nimwegen
LeCocq
Des Moines
Wed in Chr Reform Church Louwsma Tromp Nuptials
Miss Mildred Louwsma daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Louwsma and Glaudioli Tromp son of Mr and Mrs Frank Tromp wed at 8:00 PM Wednesday July 30 at the First Christ formed Church. Rev Theo Verhulst officiated. Attendants and family members attended a 160 guest reception. The couple plan fall studies. groom works at Wormhoudt's Furniture Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Shirley Vander Schaaf
Ethel Louwsma
Betty Ann Louwamy
Delbert Kuiken
Win
Geo. Louwema
Albert Pleima
Dees
Rose Cors
Minser Tenera Blom
Joyce
Pella
Mildred Louwsma
Connie Tromp
First Christian Reformed Church
Betty Ann Louwsma
Tromp
Mr. Tromp
Cutting Board Aids Corn Canning In Home Garden
Marion county homemakers share a simple kitchen hack to speed corn canning using a homemade cutting board with a nail driven through it. The method lets you push the cob end onto the nail and slice kernels cleanly onto the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Te Deanne Bryant
Quick Rolls for Warm Weather Bites
Quick rolls made from biscuit dough offer speedy pickups for lazy weather. They mix bake and disappear fast and help food budgets with economical enriched flour. A homemaker can sift dry ingredients in moments and use self rising flour or prepared biscuit mixes for spring menus.
The Chapel School Theme Haverty Seripunes Sermon
The Chapel Church invites worshippers to morning and evening services led by Marion Nollen of Cambria, with the Baptist Youth Fellowship and church school at 1035. The day features sermons Beyond the Sunset and a cordial invitation to all to join in worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ead
Haverty
Pao Vera
Merwin
Chris Gudman
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Church School
Marion Nollen
Cambria, Y
First Reformed Church Sunday Services Notice
Reverend AL Haverkunp leads morning worship at 7:30 and evening praise. Sunday School at 10:46. Pastor in charge of both services. The church invites all to attend and worship together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
AL Haverkunp
Third Reformed Church
Wan
Bibi
Vodeh AL Klaaren
Halland
Khuen
C. E. Sovieties Tso
John A. Khar
Gospel Hall schedule and church events teased
GOSPEL HALL announces Thursday 7:46 prayer and Bible teaching, Sunday August 24 Bible class at 4 pm, Lord's Supper at 10:46 am and 12:36 pm, Gospel Service featuring The Gospel Quartet at 7:30 pm with free admission. THIRD REFORMED CHURCH lists worship at 10:46 am, evening service at 6:30 pm, and Sunday school. ST MARY'S CATHOLIC notes Mass every Sunday at 8:00 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobin W. Farquharson
Broadeast Kbbyz
Dia
Ty Sin
Gospel Hall
ST. Mary's
St Mary's Catholic Church
Ain
Obituary for Mrs J M Veenstra of Des Moines Iowa
Nelle Van Klootwyk born September 4 1880 in Pella Iowa died August 18 1947 at her Des Moines home age 66 years 11 months 9 days She married John M Veeruten December 2 1918 Left to mourn husband two sons and two daughters four grandchildren and one great grandchild Brothers and sisters listed As a member of the Methodist church she was lifelong and will be deeply missed Funeral services held Friday August 16 1947 at Dunns Funeral Home Des Moines Interment in Des Moines cemetery
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Nelle van Klootwyk
John van Klootwyk
Aleda Kegel
Pella
Iowa
St. Des Moines
John M. Veeruten
John M
Tone
Mary Hine
Ronco
Cali
de Smith
Suamer
Missouri
Matthew van Klootwyk
Oskaloon
Connie
Monroe
John
Palla
Mila
May
A. G. Hayden
Dex Maines
Minnie
J. D. van Vark
Veensirw
Retired School Head Isaac Betten Dead in Wis
Isaac Betten, longtime principal of the Twentieth Street school in Milwaukee, died Sunday at his home 920 W Wright Ave after illness. Born in Pella Iowa he studied music at Oberlin and Milwaukee Normal. He taught at East Side High before leading the Twentieth Street school from 1902. He was 70s or 80s. his wife Minnie, a piano teacher, survives. Services set for 10 am Wednesday at the Rausch funeral home 4187 N 12th St. He was a Knight Templar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac No Uetten
Twentieth Street
W. Wright
Betten Wass
Ipeiicipal
Twentieth Street School
East Side High School
Pella
Iowa
Betten
Oberlin Colfee
Milwaukee Normal School
Minnie
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knights ‘Templar
Maurice Marcus
Dutch Reformed Church
Rausch Funeral
12Th St
Freeport
Bubble Gum Wonder Sparks Contests and Curious Records
At a bubble blowing contest Vincent Kraus reportedly burst a test bubble using nine percent of a stick, while others chewed nine sticks each, sparking curious hands on scientific research into bubble techniques and gum performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Sowie
Vincent Kraus
Tragic Infant Death in Newell Farm Accident
Tiny Raymond Martin, 14 months old, of Mr and Mrs Rus sell Martin Newell, died after falling into a crock of liquid lard in a farm yard. The incident occurred during a warm spell. His mother pulled him from the crock but he was unconscious and could not be revived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny Raymond
Martin
Russell Martin
Newell
Buck Your Future With Payroll Savings Bonds
A brisk reminder promotes buying U S Savings Bonds through payroll savings plans as a steady habit to secure the future. The message emphasizes convenience and ongoing investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
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Central College
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KRNT
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Vander Linden Drug Store
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