Christmas and party notices from Elk Creek area churches
Community events include a German Lutheran Sunday school program led by George Van Gorkum, Wynberg Hoffman family Christmas gathering, carol service at the Home For the Aged by Second Reformed Church, and gatherings at local homes. Also reported are a Vander Hart Neuschwanger wedding in Red Oak Iowa and assorted meetings, birthdays, showers, and New Year plans in nearby communities.
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Elk Creek
Galesburg
George van Gorkum
Vander Hart
Neuschwanger
Godert G. Vander Hart
Ruby Neuschwanger
S. H. Neuschwanger
Red Oak
S. Vander Hart
New Sharon
Iowa School For the Deaf
Council Bluffs
Legion Auxiliary Meeting and Christmas Party Highlights
Regular Ameri can Legion Auxiliary meeting set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m with all members invited. Christmas party hosted by Miss Lois Rietveld for piano pupils at 1107 Broadway featured a short program, candy boxes, games, and Silent Night as the group sang farewell. Local pupils and guests listed along with birthday celebrations for the Van der Ploeg brothers.
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Legion Auxiliary
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Lois Rietveld
Broadway
Mary Meulpolder
Martha van Berkum
Freda Swank
Janella Weyerse
Christmas Play Exhibits Talent at College Chapel
The all college play The Bird's Christmas Carol was staged in the college chapel under Helen Vander Waal. Students and Webster grade school children formed a notable cast as Carol Bird bravely invites the poverty stricken Ruggles family for a holiday dinner challenging parental opposition. The Ruggles join the Birds for a joyful feast, leading to a memorable Christmas. Helen Edwards, Helen Vander Linden, and Evelyn Prange as Elfrida Clifford delivered strong performances. The Stagecraft class created the effective scenery and backdrop, enhancing the overall success.
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Ray
All College
Helen Vander Waal
Webster
Carol Bird
Ruggles
Bird
Carol
Helen Edwards
Helen Vander Linden
Mrs. Bird
Evelyn Prange
Elfrida’ Clifford
Dorm Girls Welcome Santa at Monday Night Party
Dormitory residents enjoyed a Christmas gathering hosted by Miss Hospers and Mrs. Halbert with carols, solo acts, charades, and a Santa workshop theme. The evening featured taffy making, popcorn, and gift exchanges, creating a festive memory for all. Also, the Beta Chapter of Pi Kappa Delta held its annual dinner at the Cook home, December 12, with games and social hour after a formal meal.
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Beta Chapter
Pi Kappa Delta
Cook Home
Lubbers
Dean
Pietend
de Moor
van Emmerik
Greiner
M Hospers
Miss Peterson
Peas With Trimmings and Servings Crafted Dishes
A home canning guide features Peas With Trimmings including Peas au Gratin with cream and cheese baked until bubbly, serving five to six. It also describes Pea and Beet Sandwich Salad using gelatin, cream cheese, beets, and peas, molded and served on lettuce with mayonnaise for six portions.
Doughnuts and Spills Feature L E Phi Party
Lambda Epsilon Phi held a Wednesday skating party in the gym with most members attending plus guests. The freshmen delivered a lively program, Louis Jones led singing, Howard McKee spoke on Why I came to Central, and a short Negro stunt entertained before a brief business meeting and adjournment.
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Central Ray
Lambda Epsilon Phi Literary Society
L. B
Louis Jones
Howard McKee
Central
Ray van Wyngarden
Gysbert Rosenboom
the Sentinel
Wayne Pas
Melvin Johnson
John Sybenga
Ray van Heukelem
Pastors Preach at Local Churches in Evening Services
Rev John Den Ouden of Michigan, former pastor, will fill the pulpit Sunday evening at Lower Grove. First Reformed and Third Reformed note Lord's Supper times at 10:30 and 7:30 respectively, with reception of members and additional sermons listed in Dutch titles.
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John den Ouden
Michigan
Local church services and events update
Baptist Church lists Sunday school at 9:30 and morning worship at 10:45 with sermons on Recounting God’s Deeds and The Bible's Definition of Faith. Second Reformed Church offers 9:30 Sunday school and 10:45 worship with Communion, then 6:30 Christian Endeavour and 8:00 evening service. Church of the Open Bible shows multiple Rev Paul Rippee led services including evangelistic evenings and a 9:45 Sunday school, 10:45 morning worship, and 6:30 Messengers for Christ, plus a Christmas tree on display through early January.
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Baptist Church Church School
Second Reformed Church
Church OF the Open Bible
Paul Rippee
West First Street
Paul
Children’s Church
Paul’ Rippee
C. Vander Veer
Christ
Rippee
Varied Chapel Program Delights Student Body
The student council led a Christmas chapel with devotions by John Hunt and Marjorie De Wit. A balanced program included piano solos, readings, a Rubenstein piece, a string trio, and a skit The Beau of Bath featuring Cathryn Laren Palmer Wittenberg and Wayne Pas inspired by a brief frame scene. The event was well received with much credit due to the council members.
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John Hunt
Marjorie de Wit
Trinity Chimes
Rubenstein
Betty Liggett
Hespers Kuyper
Gertrude Huygens
Vera Newgard
Bath
Beau
Palmer Whittenberg
Rosamund
Cathryn Laren
Miss Bailey Helps Perform Entertaining Program
Miss Bailey assisted the performers in an entertaining program, providing support and adding charm to the show. The event featured local talent and drew positive audience reaction.
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Miss Bailey
How Big Is Your Task Poem by Edgar Mendenhall
A reflective verse questions the magnitude of a teacher's duty and the limits of human understanding. It likens the task to an enduring torch in eternity, awaiting the day when heaven’s orbs burn out. The speaker pleads for the Sage to fathom the reach of the mind.
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Edgar Mendenhall
Domestic Science Pie Song in the Kitchen
A playful verse where a child narrates gathering cooking supplies including oleo alkali phosphate carbon cellulose casein and an oxygen bottle to prepare a pie. The narrator notes Dad will be hungry and tired and desires a quick supper once he returns home.
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Dad
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Wynberg
Hoffman
John Wynberg
Franklin Street
Christian Endeavor Group
Jacob Prins
Paul de Wit
South Broadway
Nick Vander Ploeg
Reuben van Maanen
Joe Vande Geest
William Engbers
Diller Vander Ploeg
John Heimstra
Marie Smith
Paul Blommers
Dunlap
Marjorie Lautenbach
Hattie Vander Meulen
John W. Vander Linden
Nellie van Vark
Lavina Klein
Hattie Vander Werff
Baptist Church
Gene
Beauty Nook
Mark
Darel van der Ploeg
Mrs. Diller
Va der Ploeg
Earl Vander Zyl
Rudy Schilder
Stanley Ver Ploeg
Warren Ver Ploeg
Carl Gaass
Charles Vander Ploeg
Kenneth Kramer
Albert van Houweling
Dean Sadler
Pella
John Ulrich
Santa
DEAS
Lower Grove
First Reformed Sunday School
Sunnyside
Jessie Sadler
Chronicle
Guernsey
Clover Leaf Dairy
Sik
Nutone Print
Oxfords
Franklin ST
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