Grandia Family Reunion and Christmas Party Report
Mrs. Bess Schakel hosted a Grandia family Christmas Eve gathering at 108 Marion Street. Attendees included many Grandia relatives from Oskaloosa Cedar and Pella, with a note that Mrs. Maria Grandia missed the event. The annual party was described as a great success. United Service Women hosted a Christmas party at the Legion Hall with quilts shipped and special music. Victory Strivers 411 Club met at the Legion Hall, planning activities for the year. Carrie Ries celebrated a birthday with friends bringing cake and gifts. A farewell to Dick van Kalkeren noted his Marine service deployment to San Diego. Federated Clubs to meet at the annual year-end event. Mr. and Mrs. Vander Heulen celebrated 48 years of marriage on Christmas Day. De Kock family hosted their annual Christmas dinner for 35 relatives with readings, music, and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandia
Bess Schakel
Marion Street
Hendach
Pella
WL Grandia
Can
Dox Maines
Cal
Ed Andy Moehsant Cikord van Arkel Aloof
And
Myre
Alfred Grandia
Ben Grandia
Bert Romy
Oskidons
William van Arke
Chas. Wilson
Jacob Grain
Verne Grandi
Dauiht Gloria
Tather
Jean
Maria Grandia
Oskalous
United Service
United Service Women
Legion Tall
Sewinsse
Mel Zold
Bernice
Vander Li
Betty
Vriezelaar
Leonoralen
Dick van Kalkeren
Mia
Gerrit
Lowens
Monroe
Dick Kalkeren
Lavine Dee, Ltd
San Diego
Alifornia
Visite Ince
Big Hee Ant
Bear Theete
Dick’ Scrandpa
Dick Rrusvoort
Sully
Will D. van Wyk
Geerit’ Laure M
Arie
Milbert Meinders Vin
Guy Brasvoort
Herman Braxvoo Donald
Marion Hemert
Dick van Kaltt
Roy Furtuin
Gilbert Drost
Joyce
Braxvoort
Gerrit Jochems
Vander Heulen
Re- Vanier Meulen
Hernander Meulen
Prandehile
de Kock
Vella
Neva Engelhoven
Phyllis Vande Maar
David Hienstra
Christm
J. A. van Zouk
Cornie Vroom
Albert de Kock
Larry Beville Bensink
Union Street
Janice Vander Wal
Bonnie Vos
Lois Knopf
Patricia Rietveld
John Jerry van Roekel
Phyllis van Roekel
Ronda Lee Gezel
Charles Vos
Larry Bensink
Marcia Klein
Harold Vos
Shirley van Gerp
Loren van Gerp
Eleanor Goemaat
Dolores Goemaat
Dennis Gezel
Carol Goemaat
Joyce Klein
Cveld
Twila Beth Monater
Vander Wilt Vande Pol Wed After Christmas Ceremony
Mrs Dena Vander Wilt announces the marriage of her daughter Eva Mae to Seaman 1/e Clarke Vande Pol, son of Mrs Everett Streeby of Ottumwa. The ceremony was at seven PM December 26 at Trinity Methodist Purcell Oklahoma, with Rev Fred A Tucker officiating. Guests included Sally Joe Wood, Carolyn Holmes, ClIford Berger, and others. The bride wore a blue and white street dress with pearls. groom in dress uniform. They will reside at 617 West Main St Purcell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vander Wilt
Vander Pol
Dena Vander Wilt
Eva Mae
Clarke Vande Pol
Everett Streeby
Ottumwa
Tow
Fred A. 'Tucker
Trinity Methodist ‘Church
Purcell
Oklahoma
Sally Joe Wood
Carolyn Holmes
Okla
Aviation Ordinance Man
Clifford II
Berger
Wawatosa
Fred A. Tucker
West Main St
Purell
Getting Ready to Read Parents and Home Reading Start
Parents rarely teach early reading before school. They assume teachers handle it, yet daily home involvement prepares a child. Excess intervention could dampen interest. reading begins as part of everyday life and stories provide a strong start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess Fortunnate
Towa
Theate University of
Recall Famous Race Across Iowa
Dee McClure of Oska Joona and Pete Peterson of Davenport staged an unusual 231 mile road race from 6:15 a.m. to Omaha finishing around 2:20 p.m. McClure and Peterson claimed speeds near 60 to 65 mph on dry highways while following different Iowa routes through Muscatine Washington Pella Des Moines Iowa City Grinnell Newton and others. Robert N. Carson of Davenport publicized the event with a reminder card noting there had been no rain or snow and the roads were hard and dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
United States
Don McClure
Oska Joona
Pete Peterson
Davenport
Omaha
Don
Mus Washington
Sigourney
Oskiloosi Pella
Des Moines
Peterson
Iowa City
Mar Grinnell
Newton
Des Moin Eten
McClure
Oskaloosu
Red Cross Camp Service Lists Equipment Donations
The midwest service councils reported donations for servicemen in hospitals and day rooms. Items included 144 pianos 1000 ira bulbs 14600 coat hangers 697 ash trays 240 ping pong balls 80000 writing paper and envelopes 80 pairs of black-out curtains 1 stationary bicycle and 1 rowing machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Midwest
Churches Hold Old Year Services Across Two Parishes
In the Second Reformed Church Rev Br d Vanden Here preaches with Sunday school and morning worship. the First Reformed Church hosts a sermon by Rev J W Visser of Otley. A combined fee event is planned with services at 7 30 pm at the Second Church and another afternoon service at the First Church as old year observances proceed.
Gospel Hall sermon and church notice
George T. Pinches preaches at 11:00 a m with the Lord supper and Word ministry. A message on prophetic history and church expulsion closes the series. Reading includes a 1400 page work and discussion of final messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gospel
George T. Pinches
Beginning the New Year Right in the Lord Church Notice
A religious community invites the public to start the year with worship. Sunday School at 9:20 and 11:40 sermons focus on “Our Unseen Guest.” Youth fellowship to meet Sunday evening, with activities planned and a service to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam
New Year Prayer Service at Baptist Church Friday
Watch Night services will be held at the Baptist Church on Friday evening from 9 to 1 o'clock. The young people will have charge of the program and the Home Builders class will serve refreshment. The New Year will be ushered in with a prayer service. The public is invited to enjoy an evening and prayer with the Baptist folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
New Year Prayer Service At Three Reformed Churches
The Third Reformed Church notes a New Year's Day union prayer service at First Reformed with First, Second and Third Reformed churches participating. A Sunday schedule includes Bible school at 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Holy Communion at 10:45 and 2:00 p.m. Evening services at 6:30 p.m. with New Year’s Message Oilers of the Night. Week of Prayer to be observed Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Saved and unsaved invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
Lawrence J. Borst
First Reformed Church
Our
General Synod
Christian Endeavor
Rvice
Haverkamp Sunday Services Include Prayer Day Event
A. Haverkamp schedules 9 30 am Sunday school on Jesus Begins His Ministry and 10 00 am evening praise. Saturday notes mention Union Prayer Service of three Reformed churches responding to President Roosevelt’s National Day of Prayer proclamation. Rev. R. J. Vanden Berg to speak. cordial invitation extended to all to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Haverkamp
Jesus
Roosevelt
R. J. Vanden Berg
Open Bible Service Schedule for Week
Announcement lists weekly worship times and services including Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m Overcomers at 7 30 p m evening worship Tuesday prayer meeting 8 00 p m Friday watch night service 8 00 p m all for the church community.
Obituary for infant Barbarie Van Roekel passes
The obituary notes infant Barbarie Van Roekel, nine months old, daughter of Clarence and Mrs. Van Roekel, born in Scott township. Survivors include Astle Marie and the Roekel and Dien families. Funeral services were held at Ponteloch and burial at Brivnabs with arrangements by Laven Hersh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbarie van Roekel
Clarence van Roekel
Dee
Scott Township
Astle Marie
Ars
TE Roekel
Walter Dien
Ponteloch
Willis Brack 46 Dies in Rock Island Auto Crash
Willis Brack 46 former Pella resident and Rock Island service station operator died of a heart attack in his Rock Island home after an auto accident. He was born in Pella March 26 1897 and lived in Davenport and Des Moines areas. Survived by his mother Nellie Brack of Iowa, wife Mary Petrie, four sisters and a brother. Funeral arrangements pending Wheelan Funeral Home with viewing after 5 PM Thursday.
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Elippine
Willis Brack
Pella
Tion
Rock EE
Rock
Vella
Town
William
Nellie Hrack
Mary Petrie
Brooklyn
Davenport
Moline
Thirtieth St
Fourteenth Avenue
Ines
Eighteenth Street
Fourth Avena
Brack
Harold Brack
Nellie Ua
Towa
Htasal
Iowa City
Hanes Rigel Royce
Clarence Vande Veer
Hoth
Iowa
Buell Graham
Isling
Des Moines
Wheelan Funeral Home
Gerrit Van Andel obituary notices settle at Mahaska
Gerrit Van Andel born in The Netherlands April 4 1865 died December 26 1943 at Mahaska Hospital at age 78 years 8 months 22 days. Survived by wife Ver Heul and four children John Pella Mrs Marry De Bruin Leighton Mrs Herman Vos Pella and Minnie at home. Funeral Tuesday December 28 at 2 pm First Christian with Rev John Vander Ploeg officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit van Andel
Farmx
William van Andel
Netherlands
Mahaska Hospital
In Ver Heul
John
Pella
Marry de Bruin
Leighton
Herman Vos
Minnie
John Vander Ploeg
Oakwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Gerrit Van Andel Family
We thank friends and relatives for thoughtful acts after the death of husband and father Gerrit Van Andel. We appreciate expressions of sympathy and condolence from Mia Gerrit Van Andel and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hus
Gerrit van Andel
Mia
Miss Katie Vriezelaar Dies at 53 in Monroe Otley Church Rites
Miss Katie Vriezelaar born July 28 1890 in Otley Town died October 20 1943 at age 53 after long illness. She leaves three brothers Gradys Douwe Henry. five sisters including Mrs Maury Vander Ploeg Mrs Bertha Van Wyngarden Miss Nellie Breed and others. 27 nephews and nieces and one grand nephew with three grandnieces. She was baptized as a Baptist and belonged to First Baptist Monroe later Mt Moriah in Otley and Monroe Baptist Church. Funeral held December 24 in Monroe with Rev Albert Vander Ploeg and Rev Lynn Pace officiating. music by Mary Grane Martha Kane and Mrs Mabel Kool. pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Vriezelaar
Otley
Town
Avie
Welmeltje Vriegelaar
Douwe
Gradys
Henry
Maury Vander Ploeg
Bertha van Wyngarden
Nellie Breed
Margaretta van Doorninck
Jeanette van Roekel
First Baptist Church
Monroe
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Monroe Baptist Church
Jonas
C.D. Vander Ploeg
The
Baptist Church
Iowa
Albert Vander Ploeg
Colfax
Lynn Pace
Mary Grane
Martha Kane
Mabel Kool
Pace
John Breed
Aric Breed
Portsmouth
Virginia
Roy Vander Ploeg
Star Pattern Cookies for Home Front Virtues
Star Pattern Cookies link a patriotic theme to munchable form. The recipe uses enriched flour vitamins iron and proteins to symbolize home front virtues. Mix shortening sugar eggs and vanilla, add sifted flour and salt, chill roll to 1 4 inch, cut with star cutter bake about 10 minutes yields about 100 cookies.
Veiexelaar and Vriezelaar Interred in Iowa Funeral Notice
Ife Arthur D Veiexelaar of Scott Illinois Elaine Vriezelaar John Henry Vriezelaar of Ot Interment was at Oakwood near Pella Iowa Family thanks friends relatives and floral offerings in this local notice from Wallace's Farmer.
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Ife
Arthur D. Veiexelaar
Scott Illinois
Elaine Vriexelaar
John Henry Vriezelaar
Oakwood Y
Pella
Iowa
Local Fire Safety Duties Mentioned For Farms And Schools
Fragmentary text notes duties of schools to prevent hazards and of farms to prevent fires, referencing recent weeks. Details are incomplete but imply ongoing safety and prevention measures by institutions and agricultural operations.
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Victory Strivers
Legion Hall
Carrie Ries
Rock Rt
Cox
Uyshi Sen
Juhn
Blooms
Cyclamens
Doughboys
Ireland
Kenny Baker
Jeff Donnell
Lynn Merrick
Jesters
Frank Morgan
Richard Carlson
Jean Rogers
Everett Heyveld
Maria Montez
Jon Hall
Sabu
FBI
Kekwkk
Lincoln
Russell Tiedeman
Marcia Tyson
Nancy Vander Meulen
Sally Sents
Dorothy Dicleman
Andrea Boat
Judy Huyser
Donald Veenstra
Gene Loverink
Phyllis Vander Zyl
Larry de Cook
Norma Hagan
Elbert van Gorp
Robert Toom
Junella van Hall
Murray Vos
Dorothy Vanden Oever
Mary Lowis
Jack Woodard
Judy Intveld
Douglas Heerema
J.B. Engelhov
Frank Hiemstra
Anreline Bennick
Oskaloosa
J. A. van Zuuk
Steve de Kock
George Shagter
Des Nd
Gary Vande
Paul Roorda
S.S. de Kock
Pell
George Shuster
Ald Ver
Steve and
Stephen Keith de Kock
Gerrit van Haalen
Arie Vande Haar
Gertrude
Frank Vanden Berg
Ano. Slot Aad Wilma
Anthony van Zante
Wilm
Peter Pippel
Robert Hurry
Ruth
Alda Mac
Leonard Fynaardt
van Haalen
Second Reformed Church
D. Vanden
Sund Chool m
Special Union New Ye
Welock
Church Poe
Lho Pan
Nieuwdach
AL AL Swanson
Watch Night Service
Barbara van Roekel
Wallace
Op. Penney’s
Pella, Iowa
Odds and Ends
Mrs. Mitten
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