Victory Strivers 4 H Club Pot Luck and Meeting Notes
The Victory Strivers 4-H Club hosted a February 6 pot luck at the Legion Hall for rural Lake Prairie Township girls ages 10 to 20. The event featured songs by Ruth Bensink and Carol Ann Veenstra, piano by Donna Veenstra, a skit by To Ann and Doris Van Zomeren, and entertainment by Shirley Van den Baard. Home Economist Isabella Auwater spoke on joining 4-H at age 10 and its long-term value. Reuvena Dieleman led a Yankee Dutch Reading, followed by a 4-H Seed Relief Fund donation motion and a February meeting cancellation. The next meeting is March 8 at Marjorie Bensink’s home. Deputy notes mention V.E.W. Auxiliary encampment planning in Pella for May and an appliqued butterfly quilt project. officer elections will occur at the next meeting.
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Victory Strivers
Legion Hall
Lake Prairie
Ruth Bensink
Carol Ann Veenstra
Betsy
Donna Veenstra
To Ann
Doris van Zomeren
Shirley Vanden Baard
Isabella Auwaerter
Reuvena Dieleman
Marjorie Bensink
V.E.W
Jadiex
Pella
Wendter
Enjoyed Homemakers season ends with home show
Women from the adult homemaking group spent an enjoyable evening at Boat and Boatsma Furniture Store viewing kitchen equipment and modern home aids. They thanked the hosts for support, and a final group gathering is planned as a pot luck supper. A miscellaneous bridal shower for Anna Bell Den Hartog followed at her home with gifts and a luncheon.
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Boat and Boatsma
Messrs. Boat and
Boatsma
Honored on first wedding anniversary at gathering
Mr and Mrs Henry Van Wyn garden celebrated their first anniversary January 22 1948 with a farm play and fellow workers and wives of Pella Implement Store. Guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Klein Mr and Mrs Jake De Ronde Mr and Mrs Albert Van Zee Mr and Mrs Gil ford Wineg Mrs Van Vox and daughter Van Ee lie Groenendyk Molen and the hon Mrs Orville Bensink could not attend. Guests enjoyed games visits and refreshments of ice cream cake bun and coffee.
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Henry van Wyngarden
Pella
Henry Klein
Jake de Ronde
Albert van Zee
Gilford Wineg
van. Vox
Daugh van Ee
Lie Groenendyk
Molen
Orville Bensink
Gues
Will Erect 14 New Bridges in Mahaska County
County Engineer HK ports that plans for fourteen new bridges are to replace old spans by year end. Four bridges already finished including crossings over Buckley Creek in Richland and Spring Creek in Creek townships and one over a creek in Scott Township. Remaining bridges to be installed on major roads, costs estimated between 40800 and 50000 dollars.
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Hansel
Beer Vm
Buckley Creek
Richland
Spring Creek Creek
Ur Creek
Scott Township
Carwendh
Oskaloosa Herald-Pribune
Modern approach helps Johnny learn to read at school
The article argues that modern teaching matches a child’s readiness and experience. It describes in class activities such as farm and store play, with large printed words tied to real experiences. When children are ready, reading becomes enjoyable and parents will be surprised by progress.
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Johnny
First Snow Seen by New Zealand Visitor in Iowa
Margaret Hackett of Wellington New Zealand visited Iowa last week in the interest of Zeal and Landia a Catholic newspaper. While at Westphalia near Harlan she saw her first snow.
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Margaret Hackett
Wellington
New Zealand
Iowa
Zealandia
Westphalia
Harlan
Explosion Blasts Belmond Home. Woman Found Dead
Escaping gas caused a blast at the Belmond residence of 84 year old Miss Helen Norbert. Her body was located in the basement as the house floor was blown to bits. Police investigated the deadly accident.
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Helen Norbert
Belmond
Miss Dorothy Van Gilst Wed to Harold Vander Linden
Miss Dorothy Van Gilst daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubert Van Gilst married Harold Vander Linden son of Mr and Mrs Dan Vander Linden on Thursday January 16 at 7 pm in the bride's parents home. The double ring ceremony was led by Rev L J Borst with Rev Simon Vroon assisting. The ceremony featured songs by Gilbert Steenhoek and a bridal chorus interlude.
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Dorothy van Gilst
Hubert van Gilst
Harold Vander Linden
Dan W. Vander Linden
L. J. Borst
Simon Vroon
Gilbert Steenhoek
Marion Vander Linden
Wag
Oom
Wander Linden
Orange Bros
Borst
Vroon
Bernice van Roekel
Nie van Roekel
Ruth Vogelaar
Dick Rus
Laurence van Zante
Junior de Bruin
Ray ‘Boertje
Irene’ Bokhoven
Homer Rempe
James Vander Waal
Walter Grandin
Wilma van Gilst
Melvin Pethoven
Bernice van Gilst
Jean Vander Linden
Obituary for Jennie Gosselink of Pella community
Obituary notes Mrs Jennie Gosselink born August 31 1874 in Mahaska County near Pella married February 28 1899 to Gerrit Gosselink Jr. They had six children and numerous grandchildren with relatives across the country. Active in Third Reformed Church and several local organizations she died early February 1948 with funeral services at the Home for the Aged and Third Reformed Church and burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Card of thanks from G Gosselink Jr and children follows describing family losses and faith.
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Jennie Gosselink
Nicholas Bogard
Mahaska County
Pella
Gerrit Gosselink Jr
George Gosselink
Basrah
Iraq
N. Gosselink
Gray Hawk
Kentucky
John’ Kenning
Nina Gosselink
Ripon
California
Robert Gosselink
Chicago
Ilinois
Gosselink
Mission Society and
League For Servic
Third Reformed Church
Women’s Christian ‘Temperance Union
Central College Ladies’ Auxiliary
Home For
L. Borst
Oakwood Cemetery
Pelia
Town
John B Vos Born in Gelderland Arrives in America
John B Vos son of Baldwin Vos and Anna Vander Zalm was born August 21 1868 in Gelderland Netherlands. He died February 6 1948 at home 607 Washington St aged 79 years 6 months 16 days. He came to America at age two and a half with his parents and settled in the community. He married Jennie Beyer in 1894.
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John B. Vos
Baldwin Vos
Anna Vander Zalm
Gelderland
Netherlands
Washington St
America
Jennie Beyer
Thanks for kindness after our father John B Vos dies
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who offered sympathy and assistance after the death of John B. Vos. They appreciate flowers and tokens of respect and regard from those who supported them during this time.
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John B. Vos
Edward F Kornegoor dies at 60 in Missouri obituary
Edward Francis Kornegoor aged 60 died February 3 1948 in Moberly Missouri after a short illness. Born in Pella Iowa he worked for Wabash Railroad rising to engineer and is survived by a sister Mrs Sarah De Vries of Pella plus nieces and nephews. Masonic funeral services were held February 4 at Snow Funeral Home followed by final services February 6 at Van Dyke Funeral Home with Rev A Haverkamp officiating. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Edward Francis Kornegoor
Moberly
Pella
Iowa
Kornegoor
Wabash Railroad
Missouri
Sarah de Vries
Snow Funeral Home
van Dyk
Rev. A. Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemetery
Expressions of thanks for Ed ward F. Koornegoor death
The De Vries family thanks friends and neighbors for support after the death of Ed ward F. Koornegoor. Gratitude is extended to those who offered assistance and sent flowers, from Mrs. Sarah De Vries and Family.
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Edward F. Koornegoor
Sarah de Vries
Church Services and Programs Listed for Two Congregations
The Church of the Open Bible led by Rev and Mrs C O Anderson lists Sunday services including a 9:45 am Sunday School and 11:00 am Morning Worship with a Missionary Sunday at 3:00 pm. 7:20 pm Vesper Evangelistic Service. midweek 7:30 pm Tuesday prayer and 7:30 pm Friday preaching. First Reformed Church under A Haverkamp D D shows 9:00 am Sunday School and worship at 10:00 am, midweek prayer and praise at 5:00 pm Wednesday, plus Junior EB 2:00 pm and Christian Endeavor for all ages.
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Church OF the Open Bible
C. 0. Anderson
Our Missionary
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
D.D
Third Reformed Church Ottumwa Offers Weekly Services and Choir
Horst minister leads morning worship at 10 15 with Sermon A Sure Foundation. Evening series Isaiah fifty three II The Man of Sorrows. United Male Chorus of Ottumwa performs Negro Spirituals at 7 20 and 8 46. Invitation extended to participate.
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Third Reformed Church
Horst
Sire Foundation
Christian Endeavor Societies
Third
C. EB
Ottumwa
Towa
Gospel Hall Services and Talks Schedule
George T P conducts Bible School at 10:00 am followed by The Lord's Supper and The Word of God at 11:00 am. Evening Gospel Service at 7:30 pm focuses on The Prophetic Outline of the Course of Christendom. Thursday 7:30 pm Bible Talk by Mr Pinches on The Charter of the Church.
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Gospel Hall
George T. P
Bible School
Pinches
Second Reformed Church Service Schedule
Edward H. Tanis, minister, leads Sunday school at 9 30. Sermon on Predestination at 10 45. Junior C E at 2 00. Intermediate C E at 6 30. Senior C E at 6 30. Sermon on Three Crosses at 1 30.
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Second Reformed Church
Edward H. Tanis
Pella Baptist Church Invites Worship Attendance
William G. Winstead is minister. Church School at 9 30 a m with theme The Power of the Holy Spirit citing St John 14 Acts 2 and Galatians 6. Morning Worship at 10 45 a m. Evening Services at 7 30 p m. The church invites you to worship with us.
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Pella Baptist Church
William G. Winstead
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Holds Sunday Mass
Services are held at St. Mary’s Catholic church every Sunday with Mass at 10 00 a.m.
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ST. Mary's
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Protestant Church Cor Main and Peace Service Notes
The Protestant church at Main and Peace holds Sunday services in Dutch at 9:30 with a sermon titled Vel Mij Van Den Booze based on Matth 6 13a and at 1:30 in English from Matthew 23 37 39. An evening Young People gathering runs from 7 30 to 8 30. Everyone is invited to worship.
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Vermeer
Holland
Rabbit Season Closes February 29 in Iowa
Conservation officials describe the season as good but spotty across Iowa with high rabbit hunter numbers due to meat prices. Preseason counts ranged from excellent to good in nearly all counties, and inland shortages appeared in some areas as many rabbits remained abundant despite closer hunting in others.
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Iowa
United States
In Memoriam for Gerrit Gosselink of Pella Iowa
The League for Service of the Third Reformed Church in Pella Iowa notes the death of Mrs Gerrit Gosselink aged 73 on February 3. She was a faithful Christian devoted to church work and gospel support. A memorial is sent to The Church Herald and the Pella Chronicle for publication and for the bereaved family.
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The
League For Service of the
Third Reformed Church
Pella
Iowa
Gerrit Gosselink
Jesus Christ
Church Herald
Pella Chronicle
John A. Klyn
I. G. Roorda
Fur Gift Policy for Valentine Love Buyers
The notice invites readers to showcase affection by purchasing a fur piece, with MENNINGA & VANDER LINDEN offering to draft a policy that covers fire theft or loss. It frames the service as safeguarding a valued Valentine gift and emphasizes personalized protection.
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Menninga & Vander Linden
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Victory Strivers 4-11 Club
Margaret Menningn
Ruth Vanden Baard
W.F.W. Aux
TING
Anna Bell den Harley
Hattie Liter
Minnie Vande Krol
Cora den Hartog
Esther den Hartog
Anna Bell den Hartog
Henry den Hartog
Egbert den Hartog
Colfax Sales Company
Colfar
Colfax Sale CO
Bell, Clippinger
Shields
First National Bank of Colfax
van Rockel Plumbing and
Aa Ce Furnace Service
Mrs. Gerrit Gosselink
G. Gosselink Jr
Union
Ben
Sophia
Flor Geurts
Bertha
Nellie
Dave de Cook
Sigourney
Siscob Zwank
Henry V
William Howard Taft
U. S
U. S. Supreme Court
Memoriam
Ulrich Motor Co
Lincoln
Sriscar
Ulrich Motor Company
I-H
Buell Lindgren
Legion
International Harvester
Pella Implement Store
International Harvester Dealer
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