Marriages Recorded in Oskaloosa Herald
Two wedding notices from the Oskaloosa Herald list Miss Minerva DeCook of Leighton marrying Walter Edward DeLong of Beacon at four on December 24, 1919, with Dr. L M Grigsby officiating. A second wedding on December 25, 1919 at 3:30 p.m. features Miss Carrie Vander Linden of Oskaloosa marrying Theodore Van Klaveran of Beacon with Rev L Grigsby officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Grigsby
M. EB
Minerva DeCook
Leighton
Walter Edward DeLong
Beacon
Oskaloosa
Methodist
Carrie ‘Vander Linden
Theodore van Klaveran
L. Grigsby
Oskalosa
Vander Linden Sikkink Wedding in Preston Minnesota
The marriage of B F Van der Linden of Pella and Elizabeth Sikkink occurred at noon at the bride’s parents home in Preston Minnesota. Attending from Pella were Mr and Mrs C F Dykstra the groom’s brother in law and sister. No home destination for the newlyweds is given. Dest wishes and congratulations are extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vander Linden
Sikkink
Preston
Minn
B. F. Vander Linden
Pella
Elizabeth Sikkink
C. F. Dykstra
Local Couples Wed in Holiday 1919 Trimester Matchups
Van Houweling and Bila Mae Johnson wed at the bride’s parents home at 4 30 pm on Wednesday December 31 1919 with Rev Robert Carroll officiating and Mable Van Donselaar playing the wedding march. The couple plans to live on a farm northwest of town. both are noted as fine local young people. John Veenstra and Birdie Veldhuizen were married at Linneaus Missouri on Christmas Eve December 24 1919 and will reside on the Veldhutzn farm. Harry Awtry and Gertrude Klein of Pella were married December 31 1919 at the Second Reformed church parsonage and left for a Chicago wedding trip. Awtry is a former army officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. van Houweling
H. F. Johnson
Pella
John Veenstra
Jacob Veenstra
Birdie Veldhuizen
Leighon
Linneaus
Veldhutzn
Harry Awtry
Gertrude Klein
H. M. Bruins
Second Reformed Church
Chicago
Harry
A. T. Klein
Peop
Arson Cases to Be Heard at Oskaloosa Next Week
Citizens of Pella and vicinity will be interested in Mahaska County person and conspiracy cases to be heard at Oskaloosa next week. Four prominent farmers of New Sharon are under indictment as part of an active Havner led investigation into arsons and attempted arsons and efforts to intimidate law abiding citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
New Sharga
H. M. Havner
Trials Of Mahaska County Arson Conspiracy Set
The first trial on January 6 involves Roy Eflin, accused of aiding ringleaders who burned homes churches and a school in Mahaska County. Also charged are John Jarrard Luther Howell Roy Steen Chanley Lundy with directing fires at New Sharon and nearby areas amid a two year reign of terror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Eflin
Mahaska County
Reformed
New Sharon
Christian Reformed
Peoria
Sully
Eflin
Tom Davis
John Jarrard
Luther Howell
Roy Steen
Chanley Lundy
Reformed Church of
Hayner
Iowa
Department of Justice
Memorial thanks for kindness after loss of husband
The Thomassen family expresses gratitude to friends who offered support and kind words during their bereavement for their husband. They note appreciation for the floral offerings, some with cards that were lost or misplaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Thomassen
Death of Walter Sterrenberg 22 in Orange City
Jacob Sterrenberg learns of the death of his cousin Walter Sterrenberg aged 22. He died in a Chicago hospital on Sunday December 21 after influenza followed by pneumonia during his wedding trip. Walter and his bride were married October 16 and were buried in Orange City on Christmas Day, twenty-two years to the day after his father’s death from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Sterrenberg
Walter Sterrenberg
Orange City
Mr. Sterrenberg
Chicago
Church Notes Services and Events for the Week
The church outlines morning and evening services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with sermons The Great Discovery We ve found Him and The New Year Motto Bible School at 9 30 a m Junior B Y P U at 2 30 p m Senior at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting and Bible study Web 7 30 p m The 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 45 a m Morning Worship Music Fear Ye not O Israel Mrs Hoffman Sermon The Standing House 6 30 p m Senior C E Society 7 30 p m Evening Worship Music Anthem O be Joyful in the Lord Sermon Predestination The Week of Prayer begins Jan 4 with daily prayer and praise at 7 30 p m in the 8 B Room except Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dudley Buck
Hoffman
Standing House
C. E. Society
The Good Turn A Scout Creed For Daily Service
The piece extols the Boy Scout Good Turn as a voluntary act of helpfulness without expectation of praise. It urges all residents to pledge daily Good Turns for a week and integrate them into community life, arguing such acts would improve health happiness and prosperity. It cites examples like guiding strangers aiding the injured and aiding neighbors while emphasizing genuine spirit over duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mrs Dernham Gains Twenty Five Pounds on Tanlac
Mrs A Dernham of Milwaukee says Tanlac restored her health after ten years of stomach trouble and a severe flu left her underweight. She gained 25 pounds, reports improved appetite and sleep, and praises Tanlac to friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
A. Dernham
Farewell Ave
Milwaukee
Taniac
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wagner’s Quality Store
Cook
van Klaveren
van der Linden
Veenstra—Veldhuisen
Awtry—Klein
Havens
Bar of Justice
M. J. Hoffman
Sterrenberg
VanderLinden’s Drug Store
Rexall
New Victor Records
Cotton Town Town
Albert Campbell
Henry Burr
Maryland
Dance Records
Billy Murray
Pietro Pietro
All Star
Medley Fox Trot
Joseph C. Smith
Victor Light Opera Company
Babe
Victor Orchestra
Erminie
America, the Beautiful
Stars of the Summer Night
Victor Military Band
Speed the Republic
Onward
Christian Soldiers
RED Seal Records
Emilio de Gogorza
Mischa Elman
Geraldine Farrar
Don Pasquale Cavatina
Amelita Galli-Curci
John McCormack
Tenor
Philadelphia Orchestra
Ideal Pharmacy
Martin Paardekooper
Mark D. McWilliams
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