American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Reports February Events
A large crowd attended the Tuesday February 7 American Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Legion Hall during Americanism month. Programs included a chorus, soloists, a reading, and talks. attendance grew, new members enrolled, and a $500 treasury balance was reported with two $100 bonds to be bought. Delegates for the March conference were named with alternates. A call went out for member recruitment, rag sewing for hospital veterans, magazine renewals, and ongoing club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Marie Veenstra
Bess Hesselink
Jenny Vander Linden
Winifred Foorda
Cora Klein
Dora Baer
Carold Courtney
Treaury
Hildegarde Nesbit
Sophia Ver Steeg
Dora Carson
Auxiliary
Alice Hoelma
Knoxville
Ben Kuyk
Pan American Progress
Zelma Rysdam
Stella Hackert
Minnie Hackert
Carrie Hoeksema
Bertha Klyn
Margaret Vande Voort
Bertha Vos
Agnes Weyers
Pella
Margaret Carr
Mia Meulpolder
Married in Alameda Cal Two Sailor Couple Wed
Mrs Mary Diekenm returned home to Gas W First St after attending the January 19 Alameda wedding of Madeleine the couple met while the groom served as Cadet in Pella Chaplain Gorsky officiated at the Naval Air Station Chapel The bride wore a white marquisette gown with a fingertip veil and pearl choker The reception was at Zerikotes Lake Merritt The couple now reside at 867 A Thou Way Alameda awaiting the groom's discharge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Diekenm
Gas W. First St
Madeleine
Alameda
California
AL Bundy
Sedalia
Missouri
Naval Air Station
Pella
Gorsky
Charles J. Levine
Xcroom
J. He Vreeland
St. Louis
Mise
Madeleine Diekema
Harold A. Bundy
Alameda Naval Air Station
Bundy
Peoria Bride Gretta Nieuwsma Weds Leonard Van Wyk
Gretta Nieuwsma daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerrit Nieuwsma of Pella married Leonard Van Wyk son of Mr and Mrs Neal Van Wyk at the bride’s parents home in Peoria on January 16 1946. Rev John A Mulder officiated and attendants included Wilma Nieuwsma maid of honor. The couple plan to reside on a farm northeast of Pea lla after a reception and dinner with relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Janet Menninga
Gretta Nieuwsma
Leonard van Wyk
Wilma Nicuwsma
Harold van Wyk
De Prenger Celebrates 86th Birthday at Rempe Home
D Prenger marked his 86th birthday on February 8 at the Rempe home. About 33 relatives attended, including many grandchildren, with the Navy members Herbert and Mark absent. A two course luncheon followed, and greetings and flowers poured in. A wedding anniversary note adds that Mr. and Mrs. Richard Postma celebrated 25 years on December 30 with open house despite bad weather. ENGBERS-ROGERS Miss Ann Enghers and Willis A Rogers wed December 31 1946 in River Falls Wisconsin. The bride, daughter of the late John Enghers, studied in Des Moines and Seattle during wartime service as a bookkeeper. The groom, son of Fay E Rogers, served five years in the military, including the South Pacific, and now works at the Golden Star Co-operative Cheese Factory near River Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Vande Wall
Alleman
Harry Vos
Pella
Gerrit Steenhoek
Mabel de Jong
Inez
Andrew Steenhoek
Walter Steenhoek
John Plate
Gerald Rouw
Richard Steenhoek
Brandt van Maanen
Connie Netten
Bernice
Beulah
Dorothy
Marion
Delores
Donald Steenhoek
Pfe
Gary de Jong
Tone DE Kock
Bethany Willing Workers
Bert van Hemert
John Boot
Gerrit van der Hart
Sully Co-operative Association
Holland Sewing Center
Duke Mission
Gertrude van Roekel
Mra
John van Gorp
American Red Cross
Andrew Ter Louw
Earl van Donselaar
Peter J. Zwank
Marvin Swank
Hubert Kaldenberg
Bert ‘van Hemert
D. DE Prenger
de Prenger
Wilbur Rempe
Rempe Keins
Herbert de Prenger
Mark de Prenger
Richard Postma
Willard Kaldenberg
Alice Postma
Jacksonville
Florida
Willard
U. S. Naval Air Station
Hubert
Navy
China
Fay E. Rogers
River Walls
Wisconsin
Wiscor Tiana Guard
South Pacific
Golden Star Co-operative Cheese Factory
River Falls
Young man Arthur Ustermarkt to enter armed forces
Evening at the home of his parents Gerrit Ustermarkt east of Pella. Arthur leaves Tuesday Feb 12 for induction. Friends and relatives from De Geus and Van Roekel families gathered. John De Nooy spoke words of encouragement and prayer. Guests gave gifts and offered best wishes for his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ustermarkt
Gerrit
Clarence Bogaards
Wilbur Enghers
Evelyn
Eileen
John de Nooy Jr
Marvin Gene
Kenneth
C. Molenaar
Anne Molenaar
Cornelius
Althea
Harold
Leslie
Esther
John de Nooy
Arthur
Neighbors honor Meppelinks prior to move to farm
A farewell gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Meppelink’s home honored their move toward a farm near Pella. Attendees included John A. De Vries, Frank D. Marcene, Mary De Jong, Roy De Bruin, and others. Wished them happiness in their new home as some could not attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Meppelink
Pella
John A. de Vries
Frank D. Marcene
Mary de Jong
Roy de Bruin
Glen
Ronald Loren
Wm. Vander Linden
Ruth Arlene
Charles Newendorp
Elmer
Wm, Vos
Mrs. Meppelink
Black Oak Farm Bureau Meeting at Vander Linden Home
The Black Oak Farm Bureau held a Friday meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Dan Vander Linden home with a pot luck supper. Wm Van Heukelem led a community sing and gave a directors meeting report. Mrs. De Reus spoke on the county women’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Oak Bureau
Vander Linden
Black Oak Farm Bureau
Dan Vander
Bonnie van Zomeren
America
All the Children
Janice Boerelyn
Gerrit van Zemeren
Ray de Reus
Dan Vander Linden
Will Grandin
Viola Jean
Vera
Joyce Vander Linden
John Vander Waal
Federated Club to Hear Maurice Birdsall in February Talk
The Woman's Federated Club will meet at Jordan Hall at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon February 19. Maurice Birdsall of Central College speaks on I Entertainers and Entertainments. Members are urged to attend. Mrs H W Mentink chairs the hostess committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Grove Aid
Nick Vander Ploeg
Washington Street
Federated Club
Woman's Federated Club
Jordan Hall
Maurice Birdsall
Central College
H. W. Mentink
Farewell to Van der Linden Family Moving to Oskaloosa
Neighbors gathered to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs William Van der Linden Ruth Arlene and Gerald Duane as they relocate near Oskaloosa. Attendees included numerous local families and extended friends. Refreshments were served and games enjoyed while hymns and a prayer were offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van der Linden
Wm. van der Linden
Ruth Arlene
Gerald Duane
Oskaloosa
John M. van Gorp
Harry Newendorp
Freda
Elva Mae
Raymond
U. S. Navy
Clara Roorda
E. Pothoven
Andrew Pothoven
Melvin
John de Vries
Frances Marcene
Gerald Meppelink
Roy de Bruin
Glen Theodore
Ronald Loren
Charles Newendorp
Elmer
C. Kole
Junella
Elizabeth
Gerald
Henry van Rees
Kole
Vander Linden
Shower honors Miss Freda Hoeksema at home party
Mrs. Andrew Hoeksema hosted fourteen friends with help from Mrs. Donald Douwstra. Guests enjoyed refreshments and gifts for the honoree. Moonlight Mission Band hostess Mabel Hoekstra invites members to a 7 30 p m gathering at her Liberty Street home. Baptist Ladies Aid to meet Thursday afternoon with hostesses Mrs. F M Frush Mrs Ray Hagen and Miss Ollie Schakel. Community Dinner Club hosted by Dr and Mrs C I Fox at their home Thursday evening. Homemakers' last meeting featured no knead rolls Swedish teabaking shapes coffee cake and a recipe exchange. plans for a pot luck supper February 26 are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Langstraat
Donald
Robi
Masonic News
Leighton
Andrew Hoeksema
Freda Hoeksema
Donald Douwstra
Moonlight Mission Band
Mabel Hoekstra
Moonlight Ission Band
Aid Liberty Street
Baptist Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid
F. M. Frush
Ray Hagen
Ollie Schakel
C. I. Fox
Dorothy van Zante
Gladys Klein
Bonnie van Oostrum
Sally Vriezelaar
George Washington Banquet Planned at Central Campus
Initial plans for the George Washington Banquet at Central Campus set the event for February 21. Bill Kroon is elected chairman, with Y M C A and Y W A members chairing committees on dinner, decorations, tables, tickets, and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Bay
George Washington
Central
Bill Kroon
Y.M
Y.W
Gladys van Wyk
Joan Harmelink
Dirk Muyskei
Elsworth Ten Clay
Phyllis Godown
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Centennial School
Thelma de Goey
Yellowstone National Park
Donald Kamerick
Don
Toni Kamerick
Tenis Kamerick
Pearl
Abe Goemaat
Gil Kamerick
Elmer Hagens
Murray Kamerick
Ronald
Floyd Mathes
Gerrit Kuiken
Arnold Kamerick
Don Meyer
Reuben Kamerick
Junella van Haaften
Missue
van Haaften
Harryuiper
Harry Kuiper
Madely,deraldine
Jo Ann van H Ten
Wilma
Margaret de Cook
Doris Verros
Evelyn de Penning
Helen Gaass
Anna Man Wyk
Johanna Vander Krauts
Arthur de Cook
Koek
Mreemhoek
Harry Kruper
Harris Tee
Bert van Haaften
Lane van Zante
Anna Belle Martog
Marvin de
Lunella
A. B
Frank Klynsma
John A. Mulder
John Mulder
Klynsmas
Eldeen Club
Diekema
Peoria
Beulah Jane Vande Wall
Henry G. Nieuwsma
Janet Menning
Leona Swank
Janella Nieuwsma
Margaret
Joyce Kooi
John Nieuwsma
John Roose
Harry van Wyk
Wm. H. Klein
Ronald Linderman
Janice Lillard
Greenvin Zenoi
Cup of Boone
Henry Nieuwsma
Sgt
Edward Vande Wall
Ver Wyk
Bethel Aid
Ver Ploeg
Bethel Ladies Ald
James E. Ver
Ploeg
North Main Street
James Vander Waal
Burkhart Studio
Methodist Circle
John Hoeksema
James Klyn
Hoffman
John Weyerse
Clarence Vojaar
Bessle Brooks
Des Moines
Netherlands
Committee On
Nina Blommers
Mirak
Earle
Blommers
Mee
Len Balden
Walter Coprane
Misa LaVerne Rietveld
Dick A. Rietveld
Otley
Gilbert van Dusseldorp
G. van Dusseldorp
van Dusseldorp
Rev. L. J. Borst
Army
Germany
East Second St
Reading Circle
COX
Henry Cox
Hattie van Cleave
Raft
D.C. Renaud
Valentine
Washington Banquet
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