Bethany Willing Workers Meet at Van Gorp Home
The Bethany Willing Workers regular meeting on January 3 at Mrs. Lester Van Gorp’s home included singing, devotions on soul winning, and prayer. Nine members and three guests attended, with reports, a social hour, and lunch. Members listed include Mrs. John Root, Mrs. John Van Gorp, Mrs. Andrew Ter Louw, and others, plus hostess Mrs. Test er Gorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
Lester van Gorp
John van Grp
John
Jesus
Edna Vande Vrede
Virgil Boot
Andrew Ter Louw
John Root
John van Gorp
Andrew ‘Ter Louw
Vernon van Gorp
Paul Handstra
Peter Swank
Virgil Root
Marvin Swank
Alfred Vander Werf
4. A. van Rockel
Matilda van Rovkel
Tester Gorp
Mrs Marilyn Sjaardema Weds Arthur Bruxvoort in Newton
Miss Marilyn Sjaardema daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Sjaardema of Reasnor wed Arthur Bruxvoort son of Mr and Mrs Gerr Bruxvoort of Mitchellville in a December ceremony at Newton Christian Reformed church before 150 guests. The couple wore blue and yellow to match wedding colors, and a three tier cake crowned the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Joyce Sjaardema
Reasnor
A. Richard Bruxvoort
Mitchellville
Newton Christian Reformed Church
Joe Sjaardema
Arthur Richard Bruxvoort
Gerr Bruxvoort
David Grasman
Alene Sjaardema
Carolyn Bruxvoort
Miss Sjaardema
Miss Bruxvoort
William van City
Iva Vander Pol
Newton
Miss Vander Pol
Arthur Bruvoort
George Ardema
Reasner
Arthur Samson
Donald Samson
Mr. Bruxvoort
Sjaardema
Dorothy Qisthoorn
Wilma Grasman
Harriett Jean Lourens
Marlene van Gilst
Hara Swank
Julia van’ Hall
Warren Laffoun
Fred: Swank and Myre
Bert Rozens Ison
Geraldine Rogenboom
Rose Corse
Mie
Feral Veenendasl
Elange
Brasvaart
Esas
Myon
Haster
Christian Reformed Church of
Sully
Cornelia van Kooten
Case van Kooten
Charlie Jansen
Berett Jansen
Kellogs
John Gels
Ock
Brandt Bruxvoort
Oskaloosa
Sophia van Hal
Dehilia van Kooten
Guy
Johnnie de Jong
Nelson Geels
John Geels
Neola Terpstra
Celia van Kooten
Lois van Kooten
Murriel van Kooten
Charlene Laverman
Cornelia Jansen
Zelda Jansen
Berneda van Wyk
Dick Ver Ploeg
Arie Lanser
Bernie Vos
Mis
Arthur van der Pol
Kellogg
Ristian Reformed Church of
Peoria
Lois Hoksbergen
Ray Hoksbergen
Taintor
John Klyn
Gerrit A Klyn
Otley
Payroll Savings Plan Promotion Urges Savings
An old year resolutions pitch promotes the Payroll Savings Plan offered at workplaces. It claims investing $3.75 per week will grow to $2,600 in ten years, urging readers to join.
When filled with hot water a thick glass cracks quickly
A readable line suggests that a thick glass cracks faster than a thin one when filled with hot water, implying material thickness influences thermal stress and breakage risk.
Wedding Bliss at Sully and Peoria Churches
Two Iowa weddings unfold with Cornelia Van Kooten and Charlie Jansen at Sully followed by Lois Hoksbergen and John Klyn at Peoria. Readings, music, and candlelit altars mark ceremonies, with receptions for about 190 guests and honeymoons near Kellogg.
Wedding Details Highlight Klyn Hoksbergen Nuptials and Reception
The groom wore a gray blue suit with a red boutonniere. Attendants included Marvin Klyn in gray with a white carnation. Ushers were Marion Klyn and Edward Hoksbergen with carnations. Guests booked by Irene Van Haften and Lois Van Kooten. Reception followed in church parlors with pink and white decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Goemaat
Marvin Klyn
Fred Huizenga
Dorothy Nell Hoksbergen
Marion Klyn
Edward Hoksbergen
Renaid Klyn
Alma Hoksbergen
Carolyn van Haften
Marvin
Elaine Vander Wilt
Dorothy Dahm
Evelyn de Bruin
Eleanor Hasselman
Betty Roose
Bernice Veenstra
Theresa Rae Hoksberken
Norma Jean Vande Wal
Mar
MP Dodge Name Origins Reflect Des Moines Area History
Dodge near Des Moines named for Grenville M. Dodge of Council Bluffs, noted railroad engraver and Civil War veteran. The place bears his name in local memory as part of regional heritage.
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Mp Dodge
Des Moines
Grenville M. Dodge
Council Bluffs
Egg prices face real test as 1951 demand rises
Poultrymen face a real test in 1951 as egg price supports are removed this month. Iowa State College expert Leonard Eggleton notes that cold weather and mismanagement cut production, but overall laying hens remain steady. He predicts high winter consumption and a spike in prices in late winter to spring, contingent on meat prices and culling less productive flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Eggleton
Iowa State College Extension
Eagleton
Eggleton Urg
Iowa State College
Eggleton
Records at Chicago Stock Yards in 1950
Chicago officials summarize 1950 as a year of records with total livestock value reaching $719,017,460 and cattle at $521,710,626. Hog receipts rose to 3,669,511. hogs and sheep prices hit peaks, while replacement cattle and steer prices climbed. Projections expect 1951 production near 23.5 billion pounds, the highest since 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Colorado
This Year Savings Pitch for Bonds Plan
This message promotes a Parell Savings Plan offering automatic weekly purchases of U S Savings Bonds at 75 cents per week. It claims reaching 2600 in ten years and urges sign up at work, noting millions participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
United States
Stevenson in Iowa and the initiation of the wild west
Robert Louis Stevenson, touring Iowa in 1879, claimed the wild west began near Creston after witnessing a confrontation between a train conductor and a tramp. He noted both men reaching for hip pockets and felt he had “come among revolvers” as the scene unfold with emotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louis Stevenson
Continent
Creston
Stevenson
Homemakers Face 1951 Challenges and Duties
Women face a tough 1951 with labor shortages and rising prices. Louise Rosenfeld urges homemakers to focus on emotional stability, rest, and nutrition to keep families steady. Strong families and shared work will define the year as taxes and costs press on household budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Rosenfeld
Iowa State College
Miss Rosenfeld
A Child Explores Make Believe and Imaginary Friends
A piece on how preschoolers create imaginary playmates and stories to comfort and entertain themselves. It contrasts imaginary companions with real peers, noting children often outgrow them and need real playmates for balance and social growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Mele
Three Year Old Dies in Basement Fire Victim Jimmy Wolfe
Jefferson child Jimmy Wolfe aged three died after a basement fire two days after Christmas. He was playing in the basement when his mother heard him cry that his clothing was on fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Wolfe
Jefferson
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Sjaardema—Bruxvoort
Bruxvoort
Swank
Marilyn
Veryone
van Kooten
Jansen
Hoksbergen
Klyn
Kelly Studio
Clazina de Jong
Harold Hoksbergen
First Reformed
Camp Dodge
Towans
AALS
Vanderoort
Super Market
V&r Briardale
Vanderzyl Food Market
Farmers Union Co-op Farmers Exchange Verrips
Jack Sprat
Iowa
Health Guardian
Anna Lou
Anna Louise
Marion County
Russell Diyer
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