Local society notes mark 25th anniversary and gatherings
Monroe area society pages detail a 26th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Boat with friends from Vella Hollandale Prairie City Otley Leighton Sully Pella and Monroe attending. A tool shower honors Henry Roorda with several local guests present. Reading Circle and PEO Sisterhood reports, lodge plans, and numerous neighborhood gatherings are described along with a Klein Nunninkhoven wedding and several farewell and shower events in the Pella region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Boat
Monroe
Gui
Dan Dicleman
Vella
Adrian Roorda
Hollandale
Minn
John Boat
Prairie City
Frank Boat
G. van Wyk
Otley
G. Roorda
Leighton
Will Boat
Simon Vander Pol
Sully
E. Boat
E. Roorda
Pella
Chris Vander Pol
Henry Roorda
South Dakota
Erma Helen Roorda
Adrianna van Wyk
Ethel and
Leota Boat
Sufferings of Christ and Brethren of Christ Services
Church schedule lists sermons and services including The Sufferings of Christ at 10 45 A M Het ware geloof The flood A M Sunday shot forth the Light of the Work 45 A M Working While it is Pay 00 P M De Verklager der Broederen and Brethren of Christ 730 P M with a variety of Dutch titles and times for congregational gatherings.
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Christ
de Verklager der Broederen
Brethren of Christ
Morning Service Sermon Series on Open or Closed Communion
A church bulletin outlines morning baptism, sermon themes on the Covenant and Christ as the diary, and a question on whether open or close communion is Biblical. It asks why churches maintain close communion and if open communion signals progress or narrowness. The program lists 2:00 Mede Levend Gemaakt and 2:80 Why Did Job Serve God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Job
God
Devil’s Reply to Job Questions in Modern Context
The fragment asks about the devil’s answer to Job’s test, the reason for faith, motives behind religion today, and the perceived weakness of present day Christianity. It frames a critical view of religious motive and doctrine, prompting reflection on faith, sincerity, and spiritual resilience.
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God
Light of the World worship schedule and Red Cross offering
At the Second Reformed Church the Sunday schedule featured Morning worship at 10 45 A M and Evening worship at 0 P M. The Intermediate Christian Endeavour Society announced a Red Cross offering at their meeting raising eight dollars and sixty one cents in total.
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Intermediate Christian Endeavour Society
Second Reformed Church
Red Cross
Baptist Church Morning Worship and Evening Youth Service
The Baptist Church announces a full day with Sunday school at 9 30 juvenile judges affirm education value 95 percent of offenders do not receive faw education. Morning worship at 10 45 sermon Social or Spiritual Security B Y PLU service 6 30 Jet quizzing the preacher on love evening service 7 30 Young People lead pastor Nordlund preaches Youths Quest for Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y. Plu
Nordlund
Open Bible Church Weekly Meeting Schedule
Open Bible Church announces Tuesday 7 30 prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 evangelistic message on 10th chapter of Revelations Sunday services 1 30 Sunday school 11 00 morning worship holy communion service 6 15 Young People’s Meeting Mrs Clarence Vogelaar Evangelistic message Just Inside the Easter Special music and singing All welcome star Leater N Pease Com
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10Th Chapter of Relations
Munion
Clarence Vogelaar
Ybody
Star
Leater N. Pease
John Ter Louw Dies at 76 in Pella Iowa
John Ter Louw aged 76 of Pella Iowa died Thursday at 3 30 p m at his home 723 South street He was married to Annie Kool and leaves eight children 23 grandchildren and several siblings Funeral services were held Saturday at the Bethany Reformed church and interment followed at Bethany cemetery He was a deacon elder and Sunday school teacher at Bethany and later served as deacon at Third Reformed church born August 6 1860 he lived in Sand Ridge before moving to Pella in 1916 His family moved back and forth between farms and Pella over the years He joined Jesus Christ at 26 and remained active in church affairs Beloved by many neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ter Louw
Pella
South Street
Third Reformed Church
G. Menning
Bethany Cemetery
Ter Louw
Ali
John
Steintje Ter Louw
Sand Ridge
Fife
Jesus Christ
Bethany Reformed Church
Annie Kool
John S. Ter Louw
South Holland
Andrew J
Christine
James Vander Waal
Anna
I. G. Roorda
Leighton
Lydia
Sarah
Bert van Hemert
Fred W. Ter Louw
Dubuque
Iowa
Simon E
Sully
Local visitors return from California trip
Mr and Mrs Charles Sipkema and Mr and Mrs Y T Van Nie waal came home early this week from California. Friends note that Sipkema's brotherin law ,Tm Dykstra, is recovering in health. The item mentions pacifism and Albert Einstein in a brief, fragmentary clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sipkema
Y. T. van Niewaal
California
Tm Dykstra
Valentines Party Plans Spark Jolly Evening Fun
A Valentine party offers a wholesome good time with early planning for valentines and a cheerful mood. The Book Shop promotes a selection of valentines, emphasizing cute designs and a festive atmosphere for the evening.
Plates as a Hobby of G W Ries Through Motor Days
G W Ries recalls early autos in Marion County noting license changes from year to year, gas and oil supply hurdles, and wooden fenders. He contrasts old slogans with modern overdrives and reflects on road dangers then and now.
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George W. Ries
Iowa
Been i
Toir
Marion County
Pella
Wmacksmith Shop
Ries
Jackson
Jeffries
Moon
Mitchell
International
Sears
Glide
Mason
Pope-Hartford
Rambler
Chalmers
Handler
Brush
B. M
Carter Car
Stanley
Spaulding
Des Moines
Grinnell
Studebaker
Local Social Notes Highlight Pella Visitors and Gatherings
Leighton Rev and Mrs Jacob Prins of Pella visited Monday afternoon with Rev and Mrs Ira J Hexse link. Mrs M M De Reus hosted a quilting bee at her home Wednesday afternoon. Guests included H W Vander Linden Mrs Lewis Van Roekel Mrs Trt J Nesselink and Mrs d A Van and Mr CM Venom. Richard Vander Wilt honored with a tool shower at the S S De Kock home. Those present included James and Dale Van.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Roorda
Washington St
Henry Roorda
Leroy Vroom
Frank Bakker
Henry van Roekel
Albert Tysseling
Valentine van Rheenen
Martin Slykhuis
Clarence van Steenis
Kenneth Vander Linden
Paul’ Roorda
Henry Hackert
Tena van Roekel
Carolyn Roorda
Jacob Prins
Pella
Ira J. Hexselink
M. M. de Reus
H.W. Vander Linden
Lewis van Roekel
Trt J. Nesselink
D. A. van
CM. Venom
Charles Newendorp
S. B. Baron of
Mes
Raymond Overbergen
Albert de Kock
Richard Vander Wilt
S. S
Local social roundups include visits and a fire at Herny home
The article lists numerous recurring guests at the Vander Linden and De Cook households, notes a roof fire discovered by Mrs Herny at the Ike Herny home with quick extinguishment, reports John Brower’s illness, and mentions a Red Cross flood relief collection of 122.25 dollars in Leighton. It also covers a farewell party for the Newendorp family, a birth in Os Kau, and a shower for Susvi Van der Schaaf and Lewis Van Heukelem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kruseman
King
Jan
Cman
Oskaloosa
John M. van Gorp
Ben van Nimwegen
Wm. Tysselvigg
J. A. van Lienden
Andrew Pethoven
Marion Vander Linden
Roy de Bruin
Ed Blom
Kole
Margaret Rozenboom
John Boxnards
Elmer van Zee
Ike Herny
Mercy Hospital
Ed van Zante
C. M. Vroom
S. G. de Cook
J. A. van Jzouk
Mary
John Boerelyn
Pella
Susvi’ Vander Schaaf
Lewis van Heukelem
1937 Calendar Legion Auxiliary Annual Plan
The 1937 activities of the American Legion Auxiliary are listed by month from January Legislative to December Rehabilitation Month with focus on national defense Americanism and community service. Notable notes include the National News report on defense internal and external, Grace Gilbert King remarks, and membership totals with 23 168 in Iowa.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Hall
Healy
Legion
Cleveland
Legion Bejn
League of Nations
Universal Service Isetts
Sesis
Legisla
Coast Guard
Isms
Mise Henly
Auxiliary
Pella Chapter
Red Cross
Louise van Hemert
Floa Kuyper
American Legion
Congress
Grace Gilbert King
National Americanism
National’ News
America
Towa
Julia Wenz
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Aaa
Selem
Ladies Literary and Reading Circle
Agnes Kuyper
Nelson
Irwin
Lubbers
C. Byers
P. H. Kuyper
P. E O. Sisterhood
Henry Bousquet
PEO
ML Pleasant
Hattie Briss
Uneedus Club
Scott Aneedus Club
Greeley School
Florince den Adel
Clara Brummel
Ver Ploeg
Joyce Ver Ploeg
Florence den Adel
Farm Bureau
Summit Townsip
A. L. Dykstra
Ira Ward
Marion County Home
Mabel Rockhill
Herman Tuinstra
Mra
Wm. A. Vriezelnar
Neal Hiemstra
Gradus Vriezelnar
Grace Hiemstra
Carrie Hulleman
Henry Hulleman
Robert Kaldenberg
Masonic Lodge
Masonic Hall
Grand Lodge
Klein—Nunninkhoven
Henry W. Klein
Henrietta J. Nunninkhoven
First Reformed Church
Anp
Dane
Rom
Will
Klein
Ninkhaven
Mollie Brom
Mise
Vaan
Sted
A. T. Meer
Cornice de Gory
Bess van Heukelom
Wereaham Bogaards
G. J. van Hookel
G. J. van Heukelom
Louis van Rockel
Dave Roorda
Richard van Rockel
Annabelle van Heukelem
Alberta
Jeanette and
Bernice Bogaards
Edna Belle Ver Meer
Carl
Wilma
Cordelia Rone
Abe Dykstra
Jay
Brand Ver Meer
Everett Meinders
J. Meppelink
J. A. Ve Meer
Albert de Bruin
Tenn van Rookel
B.S
Second Reformed Aid
Ladies Aid Society
The
J. G. Klein
B. F. Vander Linden
John Ulrich
G. L. Rysdam
Dick Boat
Boat
Bent
Andrew Schippers
Leonard
Francis
Magdalene
Johnnie
Henry de Zwarte
Leonard Gosselink
Darlene
Charlene
Henry M. de Zwarte
Janella
Louis Hoksbergen
Gladys
Beulah
Irvin Dale
John Roorda
Harla Kara
Loren Earl
Marilyn
Norman Lee
Patricia Ann
Martin Vander Lintden
Leon
Dake de Vries
Joyce
Bar
Drs. G. G.thomargen
Eldeen Club
J. J. Lubbers
Kensington Club
T. G. Fultz
Cornelian van Gorp
Laverne de Haan
Margaret Diergens
Mary Vander Stoep
Bernice Schaickamp
Edna Land
J. C. Boot
Cornelia
John Meyer
Anne de Vriesne
Edith
Josephine
Bill
Heny
Art
Tpards
Florence
Gertie
Peter
Euning
Margaret
Joe
Ann
Ruth
A. Kolyn
Minnie
Cixie
Lawrence
Bill Klyn
Marcy
Annabelle
Phressa
Norman
Betty Jean van Heukelem
C. Bruinckool
Mrs. Meyer
Tena van Rockel
G. J. van Rockel
Berdena Kolenbrander
Irene van Haaften
Jeanette van Heukelem
Miss van Roekel
Legion Auxiliary
Esquire ‘Coronet
REATY
Sreader's Digest
Magazine Digest
American Radio Digest
RED Book True Story
Chicago
New York
Albert Einstein
G. W. Ries
Chronicle
Calendar Legion Auxiliary
Walter Stone
Nashville, Tenn
Audrey’s Beauty
F. W
Joece
Lee
Atripes Nursery
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