Buerkens Reunion At Ottumwa Parks Picnic
A large Buerkens family gathering occurred at Foster Park in Ottumwa on Sunday as Ed Buerkens and relatives from Iowa and California met. Attendees included Frank Lane, Carl Bennett, Nube Kiger, and many Buerkens siblings and their children, with six Navy veterans among the group and John Buerkens noted for long service aboard ships in World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Buerkens
Diana
Russell
el Cerrito
California
Max
Lee
Tob
Charles
Gene
John
Saratoga
Atlantic
North Africa
Salerno
Normandy
Pella
Paul Scholte
P. H. Kuyper
Lee H. Clarke
J. Buerkens
Clarence Buerkens
Bruce
Welcome Home Marion Hosts and De Zwarte Family Reunion
Neighbors gathered August 2 at the Will J Monster home to welcome Marion back from service. A lunch followed. On August 14 the De Zwarte family held their annual reunion at the M J De Zwarte home in Taintor Iowa with many relatives attending and bringing baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. Monster
Marion
S. Bees
de Zwarte
M. J. de Zwarte
Taintor
E. de Zwarte
Cornelius Hackert
Ralph
Carl Hackert
Abe Vanden Berg
Myron Steenhoek
Ervin van Steenis
Gerrit de Zwarte
James de Zwarte
Marvin
Loren
Apollos Terlouw
Lois
Guilford Steenhock
Arthur de Zwarte
Carroll
Ed de Zwarte
Paul Langstraat
Keith
Geo. Gezel
Ronda
Dennis
John van Maanen
Bernard de Zwarte
Paul van Genderen
Clarence van Wyk
Birthdays Remembered and Local Reunions in Pella
A series of social notices from Pella Iowa recount August birthday celebrations for Misses Party Betsy Pinkerton Shirley Vanden Haard and Bob Robertus with family visits and a two course lunch. Also covered are Bethel Aid picnics threshing crew party and the 1946 29th David Durham family reunion at Milo Park with extensive attendance and plans for a 1947 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Vanden Baard
Betsy Pinkerton
Tallahas
Florida
Shirley Vanden Haard
Bob Robertus
Edward Scott
Oskaloosa
Paul Pinkerton
Tallahassee
Will Monster
Mary Jane
Dorothy
Agnes Weyrse
Marilyn
Marvin de Zwarte
John Robertus
Bob
Donald
Chester Reintema
Leighton
Connie Vanden Taard
Famil
David Durham
Milo Park
Milo
Iowa
Clay Township
Marion County
Fred Gammell
Des Moines
Ira de Heus
Vincent and
Marvin
Pella
Kenneth Durham
Rae Lynn
Karen Rae
Lawrence
Kansas
Beulah
Ada Mac
Paul
Knoxville
Charlie Durham
Lacona
J. D. Durham
A. J. Niswender
Chariton
Derby
Davey
Betty Kennedy
Farquhar Van Vark Wedding in College Springs
Dorothy Lorraine Farquhar became the bride of Robert Francis Van Vark at 40 o clock on Wednesday August 7 at the Farquhar home. The ceremony followed a candle light double ring college spring service with music by Mrs. John Allen. Attendants included sister Mrs. Martin Sneller as matron of honor. The couple met at Central College Pella with both graduates from local high schools in 1943. About fifty guests attended with several out of town relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Lorraine Farquhar
College Springs
Iowa
Robert Fi van Vark
Farquhar
Atubert Central College
A. Grover
Duluth, Minn
Martin Sneller
Farquhar—Van Vark
Paul Farquahar
Dorothy Lorraine
Robert Francis van Vark
Francis F. van Vark
Pella
Tenian
Col
John Allen
Joe Farquhar
Gwendolyn Farquhar
Swansonia
Arden Grover
Duluth
Minn
Leo van Fosson
Amity High School
Central College
Pella High School
Central College At
John van Vark
Anie Monster
Cecil van Vark
Lake Park
Adison Vick
Calmar
Minnesota
Kenneth Watry
Fredonia
Wis
Clarinda
Herald Journal
Masonic Notes And Local Family Gatherings
Masonic Lodge conferred a First Degree with mostly local brethren. Masonic Study Club of Pella Lodge hosts with seven member lodges likely to be represented. Bologna sandwiches on the bill. Vande Haar picnic August 9 at West Market Park drew many Vande Haar and Rempe families. Burggraaf reunion August 16 at Gerrit Plate home included extensive visiting and a noon cafeteria dinner with ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiemstra
West Market Park
Pella
Gerrit Bothoff
Hollandale
Minn
Jacob van Gorp
Ruth Arlene Hiemstra
Leonard Hiemstra
L. Vos
J. F. Hiemstra
Sam Poortinga
J. J. Buwalda
Ruth
L. J. Gosselink
J. C. Hiemstra
Govert Kamerick
Harold van Essen
Larry
Lorraine
Frank Hiemstra
Cliford de Jong
Minnesota
Roy van Vark
Harry Hiemstra
Emma
John Ter Youw
H. W. Vriezelaar
John
Mary
Coralee
Elmer Vogelasr
Lenora
Marcia
M. J. Hiemstra
Otley
Masonic Study Club
Pella Lodge
Gerrit Plate
Thurs
Minnie Smith
Albert Smith
J. R. Kisor
Ray Gerard
Donald McMaines
New Sharon
Harland Reed
Winterset
Wm. Burggraaf
Leonard Burggraaf
John McMahon
Donald McMahon
Hassel McMahon
Barnes City
Apple Griddle Cakes Tease Morning Breakfast Crowd
A playful note teases Apple Griddle Cakes for breakfast time. It suggests adding one cup of finely chopped apples to a pie griddle cake recipe and hints at optional nutmeg or cinnamon for extra flavor.
Apple Strudel From Old World Cook Books
A modified Apple Strudel uses a rich biscuit dough as the pastry base. Chopped apple filling with sugar and spice is spread on the rolled dough, then rolled jelly-roll fashion and coiled in a greased pan for rising. Bake and glaze with confectioners sugar icing and chopped nuts.
Applesauce Replaces Milk in Quickbreads Adds Flavor
A reader notes using applesauce instead of milk in quick loaf and nut breads enhances flavor. Cheese fillings pair well with apple flavored breads, from mild to assertive varieties, suitable for lunchbox sandwiches and school meals.
K-9 VETERAN Spike Joins Newell Home
Spike a Doberman Pinscher with overseas service in the United States Marines kennel corps arrives in Newell to make his home with Howard Skow. Spike served three years in the marine corps and is now the property of Skow in Newell Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell
Iowa
Spike
United States Marines Kennel Corps
Marine Corps
Howard Skow
Obituary for Lewis Van Wyk 72 in Pella Iowa
Lewis Van Wyk 72 died August 17 1946 after a long illness at his home. Born June 24 1874 near Pella he lived near Prairie City Monroe before settling in Pella. Survived by widow Jennie Roynart son Gerrit brothers Gerrit Jacob and three sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral August 19 at Third Reformed Church Des Moines officiating burial Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis "van Wyk
Gerrit J. van Wyk
Fannie Dekker
Pella
Town
Prairie City
Monroe
First Reformed Church of
Third Reformed Church of
Jennie Roynart
Jennie
Gerrit
Jacob
Lane Popma
Aart Beekman
Ike van Nimwegen
Third Reformed Church
Ed. Huibregtse
Des Moines
Oakwood Cemetery
Linda Lou Bruxvoort Fails To Reach Young Age
Funeral services were held for Linda Lou Bruxvoort infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerrit Bruxvoort at Toland Funeral Home Newton. The Rev Benjamin Spalink of the Christian Reformed Church officiated with interment in Newton Union Cemetery. Linda Lou was born Tuesday August 6 at Mercy Hos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toland Funeral Home
Newton
Linda Lou Bruxvoort
Gerrit Bruxvoort
Mitchellville
Benjamin Spalink
Christian Reformed Church
Newton Union Cemetery
Linda Lou
Mercy Hos
Tragic Des Moines Hospital Death Details
A patient died at 8 30 p m in a Des Moines hospital after seven and a half hours of illness. She leaves parents a sister Carolyn Joyce and two brothers Arthur Richard and Wilbur Gerald and grandparents Mr and Mrs Dick Bruxvoort of Sully and Mr and Mrs Anne Samson of Monore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pital
Des Moines
Carolyn Joyce
Arthur Richard
Wilbur Gerald
Dick Bruxvoort
Sully
Anne Samson
Monore
Mrs. Marion Vande Kieft Dies After Daughter's Birth
Mrs. Mildred Vande Kieft aged 21 of 12 miles southwest of Kaloosa on route 6 died at Mhaska hospital at 12:25 a.m. Sunday, a day after giving birth to a daughter born Aug 17, 1946. Surviving are husband Marion, daughter, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Guy Kelderman, a brother Gerald, and sister Marilyn of Oskaloosa. Funeral Aug 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the Christian Reformed church with Rev. F. Van Houten. burial in Forest cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Vande Kieft
Kaloosa
Mahaska Hospital
Marion
Guy Kelderman
Gerald
Marilyn
Oskaloosa
Christian Reformed Church
Rev
F. van Houten
Forest Cemetery
Stillborn Klein Infant Blessing Opens Galesburg Family Tragedy
A baby daughter was stillborn to Mr and Mrs Glenn Klein of the Galesburg neighborhood on Tuesday August 20. Graveside services were held at 2:00 pm Wednesday August 21 at Oakwood Cemetery in Pella, with Rev A Ha verkamp in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Klein
Galesburg
Oakwood Cemetery
Pella
Rev
A. Haverkamp
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Mise Reynolds
Ayds Vitaemin
Vander Linden
Welcome
Henry van Qene
John Ver Moe and
Logan
Gradus Ver
Ploeg
Henry Wielard
John van Schevikhoven
Agnes Weyerse
Irk Goemnat
Murray Lee
Murray Kamerik
Ronald
Ed Tysseling
Peter Mackert
Cornelia
N. TP. de Jong
LeMar
Edward Roorda
Joyce
John de Zwarte
Margaret
Verlan
C. Hackett
L. J. Monster
Viola Joyce
Vera
DE Zwarte Reunion
The
Photographers’ Association of America
Chicago
Charles W. Burkhart
Burkhart
Ator
Nl. Breuklander
L. Goulooze
Grand Rapids
Mich
Indies
M. Langerak
Ben Vogelaar
Dake’ Vogelaar
H.R. Dieleman
Bertha Schut
Gerrit ‘van Roekel
Gerrit. van Heukelem
M. T. Klein
Bethel Aid
Battleridge
Bethel
Bunker Hill School
Elton Ver Ploeg
Gerald Rempe
Norman Robus
Arie Waardhuizen
Epp Roorda
Forrest
Henry de Vries
John Brummel
Dan Dieleman
Wm. Bensink
Keith Vander Waal
Albert Rietveld
Myron Nollen
Christina
William
Dannie Vande Voort
Henry Stursma
E. Vander Voort
Elton
Durham
Hiemstra Reunion
College Springs, Iowa
Vande Haar
P. Vande Haar
Betty van Roekel
Neal Vande Haar
William Vande Haar
Martin Vande Haar
John Rempe
Henry Veenstra
Robert Veenstra
Granville Smith
Henry Rempe
Gary Vande Haar
William Engbers
Peter Pipple
Homer Rempe
Lewis van Wyk
Westfield
Wilson
Jewelry Company
Marion Vande Kieft
Tekas
Allen’s Store
Simmons
Sealy
King Roil
Boat Furniture Company “Quality
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