Community notices from nearby towns feature visits and events
Mission Prayer Band met at Mrs Perry Carter home. Sam and Sara Van Rheenen shopped in Pella. John Hoksbergen visited for weekend. Sarah Nicuwsma shopped in Oskaloosa. Bart Vander Wal ill in bed at Peter Vander Wal’s. Anna Langstraat visiting Gerrit Vander Hart. Van Alst aging mother ill. Lower Grove men to cut church fuel wood Tuesday. Ben Thaden cannot preach due to bad roads. two music specials planned for next Sunday Dec 15. Ebenezer Reformed waffle supper at church basement at 6 pm proceeds aid missions. Hasselmans hosted dinner at Lawrence Haas home. Van Haaften and daughter Ann visited Sedrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Prayer Band
Perry Carter
Sam van Rheenen
Pella
John Hoksbergen
Sarah Nicuwsma
John Nicuswma
Oskaloosa
Bart Vander Wal
Peter Vander Wal
Anna Langstraat
Gerrit Vander Hart
van Alst
Iban Huff
Lower Grove
Ben Thaden
Central College
Lower Grow
Oty
Ebenezer Reformed
G. A. Hasselman
Eleanor Maxine
A. P. Hasselman
Lawrence Haas
Lacey
W. A. van Haaften
Ashter Ann
Mrs. C. Sedrel
Ebenezer church Ladies Society meeting report
The Ladies Dorcas Society of Ebenezer Reformed Church held a regular Thursday afternoon meeting. Students performed a program with dialogues, recitations, piano solos, a pantomime, and vocal trio pieces. A social hour with refreshments followed the event as attendees prepared for the upcoming Friday evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasselman
G. A. Hasselman
Ladies Doreas Society
The
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Kenneth van Maanen
van de Voort
van Haaften
Mabel Dedome
Black Oak No. 6
Leroy Veldhuzen
Bridget
Beau
Florence Brummel
Evelyn Dykstra
Boys
Melvin den Marters
Jedekiah
Little Willie
Henry Vande Voort
Jack
Reading
June van Duren
Miss Merton Milliner
Wilhelmina de Jong
Art Gallery
Esther June van Duren
Esther de Jong
Banquet and births noted in small town gatherings
Sally Carrol Macy and son Bryce attended an athletic banquet at Hotel Maytag hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. A daughter named Betty Joan was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Geenen. Numerous visits and social calls span Des Moines to Newton as residents share news of illnesses and family events with friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol Macy
Son Bryce
Joan
Lee Perry
Des Moines
Will Perry
Freda Sparks
Hattie Smith
Mabel Diel
Wallace Kling
Sparks
Lynnville
Masonic Hall
Oscar Carpenter
Tev
Milton
Baby
Pella Calle
Mhof
Anne
Oliver Wisgehof
JM Wisgerhof
Marento
John Boat
Marjorie
Harris Boat
Gordon
Kellogg
Henretta Budding
Newton
A. C. Boat
Peter St Gormand
P. G
Peter ‘Rozendaal
William Rozendaal
Henry Welle
Bert Shutts
Kenneth, Carroll
Francis
Eloise Macy
Dick Baarda
Killduff
C. de Prenger
Oliver Wisgerhof
Howard Vanness
Knoxville
Dorothea
Doris Vanness
Alvin Vanness
Daal
Honor Roll and Community Notes Across Local Schools
The second six weeks honor roll lists seniors Hare Cornie Van Zee and Ma rand, junior Dorothy Van more, and several other students by grade. Raymond Wisgerhof’s son had an appendix operation in Mason City. A wedding took place at the Ade parsonage with Cora Vonk and Cornie Terpstra. a church dinner followed. City events include an oyster supper for Firemen and City Council, a Ladies Aid gathering, and multiple social visits, dinners, and birthday observances. Funeral services were held for Mary Aurilla Earp near Bussey with a Methodist ceremony and local pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare
Cornie van Zee
Marand
Dorothy Vanmore
John Rock
Ine
Sparks
Carroll Castorff
Bruce Conover
Eloise Macy
Gerald van Hemert
Howard Buitenwert
Sylvia Vandereek
Adelaide
Rozendaal
Nick Moksbersen
Reasnor
Holdsworth
Victor Halblom
Milton Schilde
C. Eldridge
C.” Sparks
Fort McBride
Laren Eldvilkee
M. Willander
Alice Shutts
Gerrit W Xerhot
Mathilde Brand
Margaret
Jake Brand
Killbutt
P. Vander Hast
Frank Andreas
Vish
Joh van der Waal
Alfred Miller
Colt
Wisconsin
Peter Klooster
Miller
Skiff Memo Hospital
Prescott
Maris
Local Families Visit Vande Kieft and Keuning Closing Sale
Fifield and Vande Kieft families from Grand Rapids and nearby towns visited relatives in the area last week. Gerrit Vande Kieft and Sophie Verwers of Pella joined visitors Sophie Verwers and Henrietta Zegers. H Hiemstra and family from Otley stopped at Leonard Heimstra’s. Henry Keuning’s closing out sale drew many locals. the Keunings plan to move to town on January 1. T Vande Velde and William Zegers hosted visits. A regional oil meeting in Pella drew attendees from around the vicin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Vande Kieft
Jake van Putten
Wilmer Vande Kieft
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Gerrit Vande Kieft
Fami Sophie Verwers
Pella
Henrietta Zegers
H. Hiemstra
Otley
Leonard Heimstra
Henry Keuning
Keunings
T. Vande Velde
William Zegers
Social gathering at Methodist Lads home includes many names
Mrs Albert Verwe hosted a Wednesday afternoon event with numerous guests listed including Lucian Lan phier John Van Gilst Fred Compton and Bert Romans. Nearby visits featured Roy Kingler Ronald and families from Victor and Clarence Smith. Several relatives from Kilduff Murphy Sully and Des Moines attended, with substitute teaching duties noted due to Mrs Danielson's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Verweed
Methodist
Lucian Lanphier
John van Gilst
Fred’ Compton
Clarence Wheatcraft
Theo, Emmett
Bert Romans
Charles Dick
Homer Parish
Vernon ‘Richner
Roy’ Compton
Susie Fenner
George Benner
Myra Compton
Will Bichner
C. H. Hiller
Oscar Poetker
Albert Berry
B. C. Drury
Des Moines
Roy Compton
Kilduff
Sam Jones
Colfax
Tom Jones
Es Moines
James O'Brien
Newton
John Elscott
Dorothy Danielson
Killduff
Vilisea
Delmar Elscott
Local Social Visits Highlight Busy Week in Galesburg
Mrs John Ver Steeg spent last Tuesday afternoon in the P M Van Gorp home. Mrs Merlin Beha visited the W C Ruyn household. Mr and Mrs Freeman Hendricks were visitors Saturday in the Tweedine Fin Milage home. A laughter and multiple visits were noted around the Jewel home near Pella with a truckload of cat feeds taken to Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ver Steeg
P. M. van Gorp
Merlin Beha
W. C. Ruyn
Freeman Hendricks
Jewel
Pella
Community visitors fill Miller and Rouw homes Sunday
A large group gathered at the M J Miller residence and at the Rouw home and other local houses Sunday. Neighbors from Ames Keckland Pella Lynnville and New Sharon shared meals and called on families including the Leatherman Versteeg Wimner and Craver households. Mrs. Dirk Monsman entered Oskaloosa hospital for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Ames
Wm. Jackson
Porter Warren
James
New Sharon
David Longaker
Karl Leatherman
Keckland
Walter Leatherman
Clineton
Dale Leatherman
Leland
Mr. Rouw
Gradus Kuiperildren Flaine
Arthur Glen
Ian Northcutt
A. B. Rouw
Pella
John de Dong
Dale Shaw
Erlyne Northcutt
Jo Mae Spring
Dirk Monsman
Oskaloosa
Anna Simmons
Watch Simmons
Rouw
Gerald
Alfred Linsted
Jennie Shaw
Bert James
Ruth Opal
Ward
Landon Hull
Mabel McGinn
John Willemson
Lynnville
Ening
Mrs Mrs of Newton Teaches At Ludwig School
A Newton educator named Mrs Mrs is listed as teaching at Ludwig School. The brief item notes her involvement in the local school roster and highlights instructional duties within the district.
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of Newton
Ludwig School
Weekend Visits and Local Socials Schedule
Des Moines resident Mrs. Harvey Cox visited daughter Mrs. Engel Visser over Sunday. Bill Dennis attended Engel Visser’s funeral near Alliance on Sunday. P.T.A. gathering Wednesday featured music from Oskaloosa College. Kenneth McKenzie and wife, Dixie Mae, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Morgan, and Harold Morgan, visiting from Dunlap, were hosted at Harold Morgan’s home Sunday. Mrs. Allen Tucker won a quilt at the M.I.Bae event Saturday. Henry Geery, Daisy O’Neil, and Sonny Williams went to Knoxville Sunday. A reception and food shower for the new pastor’s family is set for Thursday evening in the M.E. church basement. refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Des Moines
Engel Visser
Bill Dennis
Harvey
Engel
Alliance
P.T. A
Oskaloosa
Kenneth McKenzie
Dixie Mae
Peter Morgan
Harold Morgan
Dunlap
Prairie View Kansas Deaths and Local Robbery Report
Notice of the sudden death of JH Heusinkveld at Lynden Washington and memories of the family in Prairie View since 1892. Local crime reports describe a Robbery at Van Diest Bros wholesale house with masked assailants taking cigarettes and other wares after six, no trace found. Also notes about water tower relocation weighing 84 tons and Thanksgiving visits among local families including Nyhoff, Van Essen, Schakelaar, and Van Loenen with gathers across neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JH. W. Heusinkveld
Lynden
Wash
San Luis Valley
Jacob Soodsma
Main Street
van Diest Bros
Grandpa
Grandma Nyhoff
George
Allen
Downs
Kans
Allan
Wray
Colo
Maggie Bates
J. van Essen
Ben Schakelaar
Jeanette
Bertha van Loenen
G. den Hollender
Burlington
Luke Ten Mulzen
Firth, Nebr
Art van Greuningen
Norton, Kas
van Loenen
C. van Greunin
Local residents host visitors in autumn visit
The article lists numerous Rock Rapids Iowa residents and guests from nearby towns visiting relatives for a few days. It mentions families including Van Greuningen Nyland Van Kune Zinzmaster and Heersink, along with several young men traveling through Colorado and California.
Finest December Weather Reports Constant Sunshine
The passage notes unusually sunny days throughout December with nights avoiding freezing, implying consistently warm pattern. It emphasizes clear skies and mild nocturnal temperatures without frost.
Native of Pella Dies at Orange City
Mrs. John FE Starkenberg nee Ollie Sipman died at home on Wednesday November 27 at 9 15 after long illness due to diabetes and complications She was seventy nine years ten months four days born in Pella and spent childhood there The family moved to Sioux County in 1985 later to town and farms Her husband died in 1928 A son Steve died in 1988 leaving a widow and daughter Survived by eleven children forty three grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren The surviving sons and daughters lived nearby and Mrs Jackus of Pierre SD cared for her Burial followed at the Orange City cemetery with services at First Christian Reformed Church conducted by Rev R Bronkemain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FE. Starkenberg
Ollie Sipman
Pella
Esta May
John Starkenberg
Sioux County
Steve
Rishon Edward
Wesley Star F
Kip
Sibley
Gerd
Alton
Kamstra
Canby
Minn
Low Ketel
Bigelow
Arthur
Alenberg
Didohh
Volga
S.D
Jackus
Pierre
Jacob
le Mars
S. D
First Christian Reformed Church
R. Bronkema
Orange City Journal
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Alfred
Will Kichner
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Miss Gladgers
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Clarence Hodgers
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Dorothy de Bondt
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Gateburg
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Grant Earp
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J. A. Brodersen
Alva Graftis
Clarence
George ‘Tool
Bert Vaughn
Newitt ¢ Ctory
Lowell Carpenter
Charles Earp
Everett Mudgett
Earnest
Rohrdan Graftis
Will Kling
Fifield
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Taintor
Prairie View, Kansas
Ingen
Grandma van Greuningen
Ray Nyland
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Mahaska County
Xmas Price
North Side Square
America
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