Vande Voort land deed marks 1848 settlement milestone
A Chronicle visit to the Vande Voort farm recounts the 1848 U S government deed to William McWain and the 1874 transfer to William Vande Voort, noting Dutch origins, early buildings, and generations including Al Vande Voort and daughter Geraldine who plans a teaching career. The piece blends family history with local life on the 80 acre farm near Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vande Voort
U. S
William McWain Om
William Vande Voort
Will Vande Voort
Madison Tice
al. Vande Voort
Holland
John Braam
Pella
Garden City
Java
van de Voort
Ben de Vries
Raleigh Medicine Company
East Indies
Wilma
Ada
George
Ella Cinders
Monroe
Nellie Breuklander
Geraldine
Chronicle
Mr. Vande Noord
Cornelius Vogelaar
Vander Beek
Tone Ver Meer
Henry Ver Meer
Old Country
Vande Noord
Netherlands
Jacob van Gorp
Highway 63
van de Noord
Henry Gezel
Harris
Worp Borgman
Worp
C. de Geus
Mr. van Houten
Flint Ridge
Borgman
Clara Gosselink
William van Rheenen
Fred van Rheenen
Puritan
Central College
Howard
Stanley
Joyce
Bergman
Library Book List and Bible Study Notes Item
A compilation of patron book picks listing many authors and titles from Abbott to Wells plus notes on dairy water needs for cows and a church publication price. It includes Bible study reflections on Paul and Barnabas guiding missions, Cyprus geography, and Elymas the magician, with a lesson plan for Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolvaag
Rinehart
Red Lamp
van Dine
Hueston
Prudence
Abbott
Barbarry Gate
Houston
K. Hil
Porter
Keeper of the Bees
Ginger Ella
Biggeys
Carrington
Pollock
Remarque
Webster
Aldrich
Biggers
Charley Chan
la Roche
Jalna
la Roche—Whiteoaks
Morrow
Pedler
Widdemer
Green
Hall—Colossus
Gill—Gay
Kingdom of God
Paul
Barnabas
Antioch
Jerusalem
Damascus Road
Tarsus
Holy Spirit
dIn
Salamis
Cyprus
Paphos
Sergius Paulus
Elymas
Christ
Kingdom of Heaven
Amos R. Wells
Syria
Orpheum Des Moines to Host Gala Premier
Des Moines Orpheum plans a big gala opening on Saturday August 29 under manager Ed Pierce. After weeks of renovations technicians painters and carpenters prepared the theater for a showcase of top new year films led by The Miracle Woman starring Barbara Stanwyck. The plan emphasizes comfort for thousands of central Iowa fans and a strong lineup of special attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Ralph Graves
Jack Holt
Fay Wray
Constance Bennett
Bert Wheeler
Robert Woolsey
Ann Harding
Ina Claire
Richard Dix
Irene Dunn
RKO
Des Moines
RKO Orpheum
Ed. Pierce
Iowa
Barbara Stanwyck
Ladies of Leisure
International Sunday School Lesson on Missions
J A Lapham presents an international Sunday school lesson focusing on The Mission to Cyprus with key verses from Isaiah Romans and Acts. The piece promotes Mrs Helen Montgomery's The Preaching Balm of Missions and argues missions lie at the heart of the gospel guiding Evangelism and church growth across history.
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Helen Montgomery
Newton Theological Institution
Boston
Influence of Sergius Paulus in spreading the gospel
The passage argues Sergius Paulus’ conversion would advance gospel reach, shaping how people hear truth. It presents gospel fierce in judgment yet compassionate in mercy, urging clear illustration of both sides through concrete examples and practical implications for audience impact.
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Sergius Paulus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vande Noord Farm
Route 5
Albert Vande Voort
Anna Mae
Hartwick
Dakotas
Yellowstone Park
South Dakota
Library Notes
Barnes
Mitchell—Water
Smalley
Bishop
Hill
Chance
Ammers-Kuller
Miln
Shantung
Martin
Snob
Patrick
Heart’s Garrison
Kaye-Smith
Epee
San Michele
Bureau of Dairy Industry
Jerseys
Fred.Lautenbach
Cave Vera Insurance Agency
Salard
Grundman’s
Guernsey Milk
Grundman
Guernsey Dairy
Fair and Exposition
Oskaloosa
Lachman-Carson
Orpheum Theatre
J. A. Lapham
Isaiah
God
SePey
Bayer
Orn Lae Pt
Ambulance Service
Star Auto Company
390
Duco
United Paint
3 Body CO
Franklin van Gorp
J. G. Sybenga
South Pella Meat
Oskaloosa Street
Nick van
Berkum
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