Local society events mark church notices and weddings
A long readable segment records society gatherings at First Reform and Leighton churches, a wedding at Otley, and family reunions including Terlong, Roovart, and Durham families. Guests from Otley, Pella, Grand Rapids, Ontario, Maquoketa, and Monroe attend dinners, luncheons, and tea. The Kennings plan Otley farm life after their honeymoon.
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Janet Spot Pell
Johine
Otley
Peter Kennins
Susan
Willis Root
Ontario
New York
Mavinis Aalbers
Helen Steward
Helen Tedriel
Beauty Parker
Nicholas de Kunde
Ruth Reunim
Dings Mareh
Wagner
Hanna Reunim
Prank Jasrsmia
Hharse
Rinus Aalbers
Prine City
Paul Roertie
Pella
Paul Arthur Roertie
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Garet de Ronde
Reasner
W. Hedrick
Knoxville
W. Vander Kooi
N.Y
Peter van Heck
Maquoketa
Town
Kennings
Golden wedding marks Van Kooten family bash
Mr and Mrs Henry Van Kooten Sr of 1st Ave Wi Oskaloosa celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last Monday. Their eight sons and eight daughters were all present with 63 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Open house ran 6 to Span with family, friends, and a bleached walnut one piece bedroom suite as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Kooten
1St Ave. Wi
Oskaloosa
Eigcht
Netherlands
America
James van Arkel
Richard van Keveren
Navy Amphibious Command
San Antonio
Tex
YWCA
Aste
Henry van Roote
Abby
Obituary for Gradus Vriezel of Pella Iowa Dies at 77
Gradus Vriezel born August 1 1863 in Pella Iowa died August 15 1940 aged 77 years 15 days. He was the youngest of seven children of Vriezelaar and Mary Breen Vriezelaar and survived by his sister Nellie E. One brother died young another half brother also preceded him. He leaves 23 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. He joined the Christian Church at Galesburg about AS years ago and attended services despite impaired hearing for over two years. He was industrious generous and jovial loving children and fair in all dealings. The funeral services were held August 21 1944 at the residence 614 East First Street with Rev Albert Vander Ploog officiating. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gradus Vriezel
Pella
Towa
Jus Vriezelaar
Mary Breen Vriezelaar
Nellie E
Christian Church
Galesburg
Albert Vander Ploog
Oakwood Cemetery
In Memoriam of Gradus Vrieze Dear Brother and Uncle
The family expresses gratitude to relatives who aided Gradus Vrieze during his illness and after his passing. Sincere thanks are extended to all who sent sympathy and floral tokens of respect.
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Gradus Vrieze
Obituary of Robert R. Jones of Knoxville Iowa
August 1, M44 at age 32 years 1 ths and 22 day May 4 he united in marriage to Maggie Hindman who preceded him in death. He leaves a son Robert R. Jones of Knoxville and other relatives and friends. Home in Coalport near Pella. Services 2 p.m. Monday August 27 at Cooperative Funeral Chapel Rev A A Swanson Pella Baptist Church in charge. Interment Grace and Comedry Knoxville.
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Iss
Maggie Hindman
Robert R. Jones
Knoxville
Jows
Jones
Coalport
Pella
Co-operative Pureral
A. A. Swanson
Pella Baptist Church
Grace and Comedry
Card of Thanks for Father Jones Deceased
We thank friends and neighbors who assisted at the time of our father Jones death and express appreciation to A A Swanson for sympathy and condolence and to those who sent flowers. Mr and Mrs Robert Jones.
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Jones
Re A.A. Swanson
Robert Jones
Churches First Church Worship Service Announcement
At the First Church of Christ and First Baptist Church notices welcome worshippers. Pastor Ander Ploeg and A Swann lead services with Sunday School and 11 o clock worship. Youth meeting and baptism rites planned, with a brief message for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ander Ploeg
First Baptist Church
A. Swann
St Pan
First Reformed Church Morning Worship Notes
A fragment lists the First Reformed Church service details with morning worship on the topic The Sin of Jonas the Prophet and an evening message about a king in Christian context. The note appears to be a partial OCR of a church bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Vande Vrede
Mexico
Miss Societies
Leighton Church
First Reformed Church
Vanile Vrede
Jonas
Wonders of the Sun of Jonas the Prophet series
The speaker Mr Inches opens a series on The Wonders of the Sun of Jonas the Prophet at 8:00 pm on Thursday August Zath. The study promises to illuminate Bible foundations and the ministry of the Word with fascinating and informative insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Word of God
Inches
Jonas
Open Bible Church Camp Meetings and Services
Open Bible Church announces mid week camp meetings at Ol ay Grove with hymn singing and prayer at 8:00. The service centers on 1 Peter 2 24 and urges the unchurched to join morning worship and evening services. Antiquated language reflects church notices from the era.
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Open Bible Church
Wim
Christopulos
Olay
Thekors Grove
Missing in action over Gerr named in wartime note
A WWII era blurb notes Charles De Wild, a lieutenant and crew member on a Liberator, missing in action since August. The piece also mentions misbombing Romania, Arlington National and Tow credit, and a factory bulletin offering a $5 War Stamp award for bringing in new employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles de Wild
Margaret de Wild
Graphic Department
Gerr
Charles
Biscuit Dough Tips From Wartime Kitchen Card
A readably mistyped wartime kitchen note guides making fruit flavored biscuits. It describes mixing dough, cutting shapes, filling with raspberry rum spread, sealing edges, and baking at 425 degrees for about 15 minutes, finishing with crisp servings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fusewis Wives
Victory
Reformed Church Notices and Sunday Worship Schedule
A brief list of church affiliations and service times. Third Reformed Church with Rev Borst and Rev Chelle. Second Reformed Church with Ko J Vanden Berg. Sully Reformed Church led by Berth er J Bernink. Morning worship and Bible study times noted. additional items include portraits and missionary themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
L. J. Borst
Chelle
J. ‘of
Pella
Second Reformed Church
Ko J. Vanden Berg
Bosch
Harold Klon
Sully Reformed Church
Berthur J. Bernink
Christ
Th Dior
Fragmentary line hints at a night scene
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a May night and a person’s actions after four bowls, but the exact event, context, or identities remain unreadable for precise reporting. The piece lacks verifiable details to form a proper headline or summary.
Pella High Grid Prospects Seen As Excellent
Returning lettermen include Carh Ganss Jack Fisk John Hesselink Ralph Van Vliet and others. Transfers De Ronde Ray Ahn join, with several seniors aiming to boost a strong center lineup as the school prepares for the YMCA hook event and a full swing practice week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carh Ganss
Jack Fisk
John Hesselink
Ralph van Vliet
Ke Vander Bloose
Warren Ver Plage
Chuck Vander Ploeg
Rebs Bapien
Pete van Gorp
Dub Shepard
Crip Koopman
0 Rouw
Paul Sents
Jas
Whe Weaverview
Hough
Albert An Houweling
Harry Melvin Kutmbaugh
Marvin Ranabaugh
Dean Ver Heal
Glenn de Koc
Robert Laurent
Robert Pothoed Hooksena
Max Hocksema
Gordon Nesbit
Warren de Pronger
Juline Palm
Harold Postma
Hill A Gavet
Tra de Ronde
Ray Ahn
Knoxville
Central
Valley Hush
West Des Maines
Montezuma
Tt Knoxville
Bloomfield
Her Woodward
H “Harizon
Hi Est
P.M
YMCA
Allen
Madigan
Ray Bliet
Peterson
Harlan Id
Pie
Quigley
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Mra del Habber
Me Chara Willian
Vane Houweline
Siven
New Hrimenwiek
Spoelmann Keuning
Eldeen Club
Hed
Vanden Berg
Minnie
Clu
Dob Vander Leest
Gerdd Vander Leet
Newtter
Mostiron
Allan Anew Pheep
Mr Iter
Dere
Rex Teter
Monras
Gerd Vander Leet
Jerry Lee
Seatan
Meo
Jotre
Tow Larnett
Tiel
Hernonte
Ac Parcy
Phun
Gerrit J. ‘Terlouw
Killdudl
Iowa
John Verlouw
Steen
Min
Peth
Roovart
Pell
West Park
The
Onion
Tony Elmer
Gwee, Delos
Betty Loa
Henry Roovart
Wykes
Roy
Bill van Vark Moin
Harold Roovart
Monteenma
Mes Teaneard Roovart
Karnes City
AD Borceman
al Mes
de Groth
Beverly
Mitchelville
Chester Movers
Clarence Kym
Carrie Jane Berkenhelts
Monroe
Ly Renaud
Johanna
Eydia
M Ho
Lester
Alma Dunnick
Florence Dunnick
Sully
Charley Renvart
Prairie City
A. A. Reovart
Guy Vander Linden
Lana Wyk
Lewis van Wyk
Carrie Jane Berkenholtz
Ethel Borgeman
Evert Rouwenhorst
Leonard Roovart
Chester Moyers
Jim Reovart
Henry Reovart
Virginia Ann van Vark
Durham
Davis Durham
Memorial Hall
Wowie
Wm. van Gorp
South Pacific
Loraine Dur Gorp
Hirth
Billy David
Noel Loynachan
Tracy Alan
Ray Davey
Af Milo
Heaths
Ora Briere
Trais Taner Wee
Dane Durham
Neemey
Orient Town
Frank Durham
Riter
Vu Wahington Theta
Ralph Bratce
Win Durham
Mile
Ralph Transe
David Taivham
Dirham van Garp
Hurham
Dali Hellinsen
Durban
Win
van Gorge
Ham
RD McCrilli
Mies
Blanche McTarvart
Fran Alph Trance
Dauth Wand
Ada May
Mrs de Durham
Harvey
Gradus Vriezelaar
Sohie Vriez
Oscar Jones
Den
Martha Gertrude Rietveld
Mra
Gert Rietveld
Ralph den Beaten
Sylvia Scheeringa
Highland
Indiana
Alfred den Besten
Alfred
Air Force
Randolph Field
Texas
Minnie den Beaten
Edgar Roorda
den Bestens
Ed den Beaten
Theo, Verhulet
Vail
Lette Partment
Marie
Arlington
Rumatia
Countriet
Vera Basibrian
Epence Cation
Vern
Mr. and
Mrs. Lairdard Teents
Por Dodge Visiume
Anna
Pella Bend
Madeline Tiehend
Betty van Zee
Ree
Mavieline Dhekema
Helen Trwalda
Helen
Aleas
Slo
Henry van Kooten Sr
Weeloona
Pella Chronicle
Boat Furniture CO
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