Fiftieth Anniversary Celebrated at Prairie City
Celebrants near Prairie City marked a silver wedding with an open house at the Edward Van Gorp home and gatherings hosted by First Reformed Church members. Rev Huibregtse spoke and guests presented gifts, with many relatives attending both day and evening events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gysbert van Engelenburg Sr
Floyd Danks
JoAnn
Gysbert van Engelenburg Jr
Betty Jean
Russell Lovett
Gerrit H. Klyn
Edward
Mary Ann
Jerry Vander Schel
Robert
Melvin
Steven Vos
Francis
Roorda
Edith
Nellie
Dorothy Dikkenberg
John van Engelenburg
Hollandale
Minnesota
Evert van Engelenburg
Camp J.T. Robinson
Arkansas
Edward van Gorp
Rd. J. van Gorp
East Washington Street
van Gorp
Pearl
Farewell party for inductee Delmer Van Wyk noted
A farewell event was held at the Van Wyk home for Delmer Van Wyk who leaves for service on Sunday January 7. Family and friends from Reasner Sully Lynnville Oskaloosa Pella and Holland Mich attended a hosted gathering with games and a late supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmer van Wyk
Will D. van Wyk
Gertrude
Mary Grand
Anna Mae van Wyk
Will D
van Wyk
Armour
Wallace
Anna Mae
Alvin
Dennis
Norman
Gerdin
Naldo Steenhockbert
Pauline
Nick Vink
Reasner
Genevieve van Sant
Fern Ross
Henry Ter Louw
Graave
Fa Clarence
Mar Grace van Wyk
Sully
Reva Dedwarte
Guy van Wyk
Robert
Kert
Frances Braaksman
Ralph Terpstra
Lynnville
Gerrit Stouwie
Carolyn Veldhuizen
Oskaloosa
Anna Mie Wyk
Esther van Gent
Edna
Harold
Ross
Tressie van Wyk
Pella
Servier
Farewell party for Paul Ver Meer family
Neighbors hosted a January 12 farewell at the Ver Meer home east of Pella as the family plans to move to Pella Mareh Ist. Attendees included many Ver Meers and friends. The evening featured visiting, games, and a delicious lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ver Meer
Pella
Ver Meers
Pella Mareh Ist
J.G. Ver Meer
John
Harry
A. K. van Zee
Glen
Helen
Ronald
Gysbert Ver Meer
Junella
William
Phyllis Ann
Gerrit Tysseling
Paline
Enid
Henry B. Ver Meer
M. J. Thomassen
C. Vander Veer
John Vander Veer
Gerald Terpstra
Marilyn
Harold Ver Meer
Masonic District School Ends After Busy Three Day Sessions
The Pella Masonic Lodge completed a successful two day district school last week with J. McFadden of Prairie as lecturer. Three sessions daily drew members from up to thirty miles, some arriving by ear and bus. Muhaska Study Club meets in Oskaloosa January 25. He was the in fax ably assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic News
Pella
Masonic Lodge
J. McFadden
Prairie
Muhaska Study Club
Oskaloosa
Obituary: Jane Boatsma of Friesland to Illinois family
Jane Boatsma born in Friesland Netherlands June 28 1861 died January 1946 at 83 years 6 months at the home of Mr and Mrs Belin Wittenberg. She married Otto Van Speren June 18 1862 and had four children. Survived by three daughters Mrs John Markus Town Fall Mrs Ed Van Ginkel and Mrs Delis Witzenberg both Pella seven grandchildren six great grandchildren and brother George Bontsma Chicago. Funeral January 10 1946 at First Reformed Church with Rev Anthony Haverkamp interment Oakwood Cemetery. The family thanks friends for sympathy and floral tokens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Boatsma
Tunis Boatsma
Frouwekje Stop
Persma
Friesland
Netherlands
Hhe
Belin Wittenberg
America
Otto van Speren
Conrad
John Markus
Town Fall
Ed van Ginkel
Delis Witzenberg
Pella
George Bontsma
Chicago
Marion J. Witzenburg
U.S. Army
Belgium
Luxembourg
First Reformed Church
Anthony Haverkamp
Oakwood Cent Tery
Mrs Epke G Roorda obituary highlights Otley church links
Emma Marie Boot Roorda born April 5 1886 Marion County Iowa died January 12 1945 aged 68. She married Epke G Roorda on February 17 1909 and had five children, four sons and one daughter. Funeral details reflect membership shifts from Bethel Reformed to Otley Reformed Church and longtime Bethel Ladies Aid involvement. Survived by husband Melvin Edgar John Forrest David and daughter Ex-
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Emma Marie Boot
Marion County
Iowa
John Boot
Lord Jesus Christ
Bethel Reformed Church
Otey
Epke G. Roorda
Mrs Henry Van Arkel dies at 71 in Osksloosa Iowa
Mary Neels born August 29 1873 in the Netherlands came to America at 16. She married Henry Van Arkel February 103 and five children survive. Funeral services were held January 13 at the First Christian Reformed Church with Rev T We hurst officiating and burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Neels
Leendeet Neel
Neeltje Vandsum
Netherlands
Independence Street
Junuaey
America
Henry van Arkel
Julia
Nellie
John
Pacific
Leonard
Leighton
Russell
Osloos
Theodore Greeves
Nat Neelsith
Oskaloosa
Neels
Elbow Lake
Minn
Marinus Neels
Os Joos
First
Christian Reformed Church
UMS
Christian 2
T. Wehurst
Oakwood Cemetery
Expressions of Gratitude for Mrs Henry Van Arkel Family
The Van Arkel family thanks friends neighbors and relatives who performed kind acts for our dear wife and mother before his aid was received. Henry Van Arkel and Children appreciate the support and respect shown to our family during this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renda
Muller
Ottices
Roorda
Otto van Speren
Henry van Arkel
Dirk Ver Meer dies at 81 in Pella community
Dirk Ver Meer born 1864 in Barneveld Netherlands died January 12 1946 at the Home for the Aged at age 81 years 8 months 2 days. He came to America 62 years ago and lived in Pella. married Lambarta Vander Lingen in 1899, seven children born two daughters and three sons survive with nine grandchildren. He was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church. Funeral Monday January 15 1946 at 2 40 pm at Van Dyk General Home with Rev Theo Verhulst officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for support and sympathy. Mrs Dirk Ver Meer
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K Ver Meer
Jan Ver
Aaltje’ Prins
Barneveld
Gelderland
America
Pella
Ver Meer
Lambarta Vander Lingen
Anna
John
Martina
Gradus van Zee
Etta
Boat
Lambert
Anthony D
Dick John
Second Christian Reformed Church
van Dyk
Theo. Verhulst
Oalkwood Cemetery
Polluted wells alarm Iowa households in survey
R G Bond associate sanitary engineer of the Iowa Department of Health reports that nine out of ten farm wells in Marion county fail to supply sanitary water. The finding stems from a statewide survey spanning most Iowa counties.
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Marion County
R. G. Bond
Iowa Department of Health
Towa
Oskuloosu Herald
Gospel Hall services and prophecy questions noted
At the Churches Gospel Hall George T Pinches presents Sunday 10:00 am Bible readings 11:00 am and 7:30 pm service with themes The Lord and the Ministry of God and a time of war and peace A prophetic question session is set for Thursday evening with Pinches answering a recent inquiry Also references First Reform Church Haverkamp and Phinehas worship hours listed for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Pinches
Open Bible Church Weekly Activities and Programs
Open Bible Church announces Bible study at 5 30 am and Sunday school at 6 00 pm. The notes mention a Young People's Outreach and Evangelistic service with a fellowship gathering. The message emphasizes the Sunday school as the church of tomorrow and urges making it worthwhile for youth engagement.
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Open Bible Church
Vy. Win
Christopalos
Baster Buns
Pam
Aim
Church of Tomorrow
Baptist Church Services Announce Sunday Plan
A. A. Swanson, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:45 with the sermon on Spiritual Aloneness. Evening gospel service at 6:30 p.m. followed by a 7:30 sermon titled Needed, A Refuse. Mid-week service on Wednesday at 7:25.
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Baptist Church
Second Reformed Church Service and Sunday School Schedule
R Vanden Berg, minister. Sunday School at 10:45 am. Morning worship with Children’s Sermon “Why the Tree Fell.” Sermon at 7:40 pm on “A Beautiful Friend.” Evening Worship with sermon “The Triune.” Junior C. 2:00 pm. Intermediate C. FE 6:30 pm. Senior, 40 Fellowship Hall youth and all welcome.
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Second Reformed Church
Vanden Berg
Sully Reformed Church Morning Worship and Sermons
Arthur J. Bennink, minister, leads morning worship at 10:00 with the sermon The Way to Know. Sunday school follows at 11:30 on Standards for the Kingdom. Evening praise at 8:00 includes Meditation on Divine Guidance.
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Sully Reformed Church
Arthur J. Bennink
Second Church Ref. Church Service Schedule
Theo P Verhulst pastor leads worship with morning and evening services. The Lord's Day schedule includes 8 40 a.m. Bible class and 6 30 p.m. evening worship. The pastor invites the unchurched and those without a church home to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Verhulst
Reformed Church Notice of Sunday Services and Meetings
Lawrence J. Rorst, minister, leads morning Bible hour and worship services at the Third Reformed Church. The Holland Service Holy Baptism and Christi meetings for all ages are announced with evening Endeavor at 7 40 pm and junior groups setup for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence J. Rorst
Endeavor
Naval indoctrination for Clarence M Van Zee at Great Lakes
Clarence M Van Zee, 23, husband of Loretta Van Zee of Route Pella Iowa, is undergoing initial naval indoctrination at the U S Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. The program covers seamanship, drill and general naval procedures with aptitude tests to assign shore or sea duty. After training, he will receive leave.
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Clarence M. van Zee
Loretta van Zee
Pella
Lowa
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Ilinois
Isis
Gerald Van Zante thanks friends from Hawaii visit with Bevan
Delis and Van Zante family share a January 16 letter from their son Gerald M Van Zante stationed on the Hawaiian Islands. He thanks friends for cards letters and gifts received during a trial time and notes a mild 60 degree climate. He mentions a visit with Dave Bevan about a mile away and that he enjoys the Chronicle including the public sale advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delis van Zante
Gerald M. van Zante
Hawaiian Islands
Wes
Dave Bevan
Gerald
Chronicle
Stop Being Anxious Sermon on Philippians Invite
A cordial invitation to both saved and unsaved to attend an expository sermon on Philippians. The message emphasizes releasing worry and trusting in God while encouraging attendees to bring friends to share in the encouragement and guidance offered.
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Prairie City
Boat Home
Gilbert Boat
B. F. Vander Linden
Dennis—De Jong
Newton
Rette Arlene Dennis
Clifford Dennis
Harold de Jong
Fred de Jong
Loren M. Edwards
Bond
Wagner
Wen
Harry Atwood
Anthony Stravers
Araduate
Micothe
Iti Ik
Army Air Corps
William Danser Jr
Kate Huyser
Clifford de Jong
Henry J. Devlin
Detroit
Michigan
L. B. Ritter
Marcia Berd
Jacob
Andrew
Frank
Simon Vander Pol
Rever Muller
Graceland Cemetery
C. Kooyman
C. Koayman
Atul
John Kuiper
An Gorp
Ruthann Aint Paul
D. Beintema
Chest
Gilbert Schultze
Gordon
D. Kuiper
Py Sheryl
Sivenhoek
Leonora
Alusar
Durk Beintema
Charles
Keith
Gerrit de Teeww
Linnay
Holland
Ginnay
Koopman
Moonlight Mission
Henry A. Klyn
Main Street
PLA
van Donselaar
Mr. V. Senests Presshildren
Donselaa
Von
al Hert
Baptist Aid
S Aid
J.T. van Zante
James Wisse
Minelaar
Eldeen Club
H.J. Vanden Berg
Minnie
Baggett
Needham
the Chronicle
Leslie Needham
Worth Marrine
Mabel Eb, Bagscott
Bedford Avenue
Davin O. Selznick
Rivola
Rebecca
Xtesa
John Cromwell
Unitas
United States
Conrad van der Leest
West First Street
Monumental Sales & Mfg. Co
St. Cloud
Dirk Ver Meer
Janet Lillard
Stir
Stanley Lillard
East Washton Street
John H. Lillard
Sandra Klein
Mary Beth Hollebrands
Tommy van Vliet
Tommy Waechter
Ned van Rockel
Haverkamp
Phinehas
Kuyper Lumber Co. Bldg
Morris
Philco
Buck
Third Reformed Church
Illinois
D. Bevan
Hawaii
Penney’s
Arctic
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