Society Shower for Bride Delights Vander Horst Family
A 1949 Thursday evening society shower honored Mistima Vander Horst at her parents home Mr and Mrs Henry Vander Horst. Games followed the opening of many gifts and refreshments were served by Wilmin V Gilst Gladys De Geus and Ruth Dedongs. Attendees included Erma der He John Stuursma Lucille Van Zee Ralph van Wyk Goodyk Alvin Gemant Wilma Van Steenhoek Gladys De Meredith Van Zee Ruth De Wilbur Vander Kraan and Willis Horst among others with several unable to attend such as Colleen Renaud Willa Van Zee Bernice Dykst Ter Son Rath Ver Meer and Willa Sturs ma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mistima Vander Horst
Henry Vander Horst
Wilmin —V Gilst
Gladys de Geus
Ruth de Dongs
Oney Arkema
Sully
Hermina
Rolffs
Lewis Arkema
Lohengrin
M Rolif
John Rolls
Grace Arkema
Harriet Lanser
Junior Vos
Marjorie Dahm
Christina van Soelen
E. D. Jansen
H. E. Jansen
Wm. Zuidema
Freeman van Gorp
John H. Jansen
Cornelia Rolff
John M. Arkema
B. Bruxvoort
One
John Lanser
Elizabeth Arkema
Will Vos
Marinus Vos
John Gerrit J. Jansen
Herman” Jansen
C. G. Harthorn
Coba
Effie Jansen
C. van Soelen
Reink Zylstra
Bert van Rookel
Janet Rolits
Guy Jansen
Richard Fopma
Marriet Tanser
B.D. Jansen
Jansen
Wm. “Zuidema
Roelifs
Dorothy
Mildred Rollfs
Engagement Announced for Marjorie Van Wyk Frisbie
Mr and Mrs Jacob Van Wyk announce their daughter Marjorie of Denver Colorado engaged to Mr John M Frisbie of Washington DC The spring wedding is planned. Also notes a 1950 Leighton Iowa farm bureau meeting and a sequence of community events including a wedding and club activities with local residents and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob van Wyk
Marjorie
Denver
Colorado
Neighbors Bid Schilt Family Farewell Before Move
Mr and Mrs Andrew Schilt and Gerrit welcomed neighbors Saturday to bid farewell before moving to Pella. Guests shared lunch and hymns closed the sociable gathering. Attendees included multiple local families and friends. The VFW Auxiliary met in Memorial Hall with dues collected and plans for the high school essay contest. Donations to Veterans Hospital and March of Dimes were reported. Next meetings move to Memorial Hall with Canasta on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Schilt
Gerrit
Pella
Peter van Ham
Arie G. Klein
Harry Kuiper
and van Zee
Chalmer van Rheenen
Marla
P. J. Dykstra
Henry ‘Hoekstra
D. J. van Zee
Harry’ van Wyk
Bernard
Gradus Dykstra
Nellie Brouwer
John de Wild
Francis G. Poonen
John
Dim Ten Hagen
Vv. F. W
Memorial Hall
Verde Trueblood
Veterans’ Hospital
Pat Ballenger
Shaw
V. F. W. Post
Scott Homemakers Delight in Holland Program
Scott Homemakers met at Mrs Ira De Cooks home January 12 with Mrs C A Roorda presiding. Guests shared Dutch customs foods and costumes, a talk by Mrs Herman Bogaard, singing of How the Windmills Turn, and a $5 polio fund gift. Twenty members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Homemakers
Ira de Cook
C.A. Roorda
Herman Bogaard
Holland
Roorda
Charley van Zante
J. van Rheenen
de Cook
C. van Zante
Netherlands
C. van Houweling
Juliana
Ike Henry
C. Ver Ploe
French Youth Hails Long Distance Call Worth It
Jean Labrat an 18 year old French youth living with Mr and Mrs Charles Slessor Reinbeck spoke with his parents in France recently. The three minute call cost 16 dollars and Labrat says it was worth it. He has been in the United States for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Labrat
Charles Slessor
Reinbeck
France
Jean
States
Today's Account Book A Tool for Family Finance
A home management specialist from Town State College promotes household account books to track yearly spending under about 15 to 16 categories. The green booklet Your Family Finances from State College Press aids families in totaling monthly expenses to reveal yearly percentages, leaks, and whether goals like vacations are funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Gannon
Town State College
Towa State College
To State College Press
Lown State College
Ames
Miss Gannon
Correction note on party for Mrs John Wisse in The Chronicle
The Chronicle reports a surprise party for Mrs John Wisse with names Mrs H W Takehoven and Mrs J F Van Gorp omitted earlier. The omission was wholly unintentional and corrected in this update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Takehoven
J. F. van’ Gorp
John Wisse
the Chronicle
Iowa Rainfall in 1949 Below Normal and Poorly Timed
A United States Weather Bureau report by climatologist M D Magnuson of Des Moines notes Iowa’s 1949 rainfall was not markedly lower than 1948 but its erratic distribution reduced crop yields. Despite adequate early rain in 1949, late-season showers were scarce, hindering feed grains hay and forage output compared with 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherman
Knoxville
M.D. Magnuson
United States Weather Bureau
Des Moines
Mihoweh
Towa
Magnuson
Weather report notes below normal rainfall across regions
The report shows rainfall inches below normal in the south and south-central regions with tides in the northeast under normal. Summer through winter months ran below average, and drought conditions raise concerns for later moisture needs. Temperatures averaged lower than historic records with the season easing coal use despite unusually dry spells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washta
Towa
Keokuk
Town
Proper Watering Tips for Thriving Houseplants
State College horticulturists advise watering when the soil dries and when the pot gives a ringing sound. Avoid overwatering by draining excess water and using room temperature water. Cymbidiums bloom for months in a cool room with morning light. keep soil from drying out completely and water carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawa
State College Horticulturists
Setion
Church Notes at Chen O20 Pane Rapter Youth Service
Church notes describe worship plans including pastor's sermon on The Royal Law, special music, and a study of Genesis. Youth program features, weekly service details, and sanctuary schedule are noted with incomplete wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chifford
Chen Rehe
Edward H. Tame Minister Acm Sune Ny er Hisam
Fragmented OCR text lists names and terms including Edward H. Tame and ministerial references with scattered phrases like The Third Come pane Serie Henry Sermon Bul and College incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Tame
Sunenyer Hisam
Henry Sermon
An Ath
Pam
Mach Seheft
Bible Talk Highlights Death and Triumph of Christ
A fragment describes a religious service with themes of prophetic messages and the Lord's Supper. It mentions a vivid presentation of Christ's death and resurrection and references a Bible talk with varied subjects amid a church event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keone
Christ
Reverend Simon Vroon Preaches at Divine Work
Pastor Simon Vroon delivers a sermon titled He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate as part of the Divine Work ministry. Listeners are invited to tune to Back to God Hour at 10:00 am on KRETZ. Additional broadcasts on KIOA and other stations are noted with time slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Vroon
Divine Work
Tontinus Pilate
Third Reformed Church Minister Bible Study Series
A local church presents a series of evening services and Bible study led by Verna Van Hemert and Joa van. Topics include God’s divine way and death life moments with music and a candlelight consecration. Guest speakers and church leaders welcome all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heny
Haopan
Verna van Hemert
Joa van
Service
Bholi Hachman
Couihal
Tyre
Clainy
Freement
First Reformed Church Sunday School and Worship Listing
Sunday schedule lists Minster Hsin Sumday School and Junior Christian Endeavor at 6:30 pm with Intermediate and Senior groups, midweek prayer and service, and evening praise. Includes mentions of Jehovah and religious activities, reflecting a church notice style from a historical page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No Haverkamp
Minster Hsin
Sumday School
the Christian Aam
Deaver
Christian Endeavor
Sideavor
Jehovah Weisghoth
Christmas Day Births and Family Milestones
A Red Oak woman recalls her Christmas gifts and family growth with a new baby daughter born last month and a son born on Christmas Day. The family plans to welcome the baby and celebrate Sunday mass each week, noting easy memory for Birthlays in the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Beal
Red Oak
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Bride
Black Oak Bureau
Twp. Hall
Leighton
Black Oak
Bert van Maasten
van Haaften
Mrs. van Haatten
Adrian de Haan
Wm. Boat and Arie
Henry Roorda
Henry van Wyke
Jacob Ver Meer
Gerrit van Heukelom
Bernie Ver Meer
Alvin
Ernest van Heukelom
Albert, de Bruin
Henry van Roekel
Jo Ann van Haatten
Robert D. Hughes
Geraldine van Haatten
C.E. Society OF Leighton
Veryone
Leighton Christian Endeavor
Sohunwday
Llynngrove Rockets
Barbara Evans
Angrove Rockets
Barbara
Pres Dent
Norma Scull
Opal McKeeman
Beverly Milburn
County Jeinls
Babara Evans
Mildred Cull
Judy Sparks
Marilyn van‘ Gorp
Betty Ver Storgt
Ve Rolffs
Kathryn van Arma Dunnick
Sylvia Rolffs
Viola Benson
Barbara Cull
Vicw
Hetty Verty Asurer
Pat van’ Gorp
Mildred Lewis
Betty Ver Steegt
Marilyn Vansep
Alice Erpstra
Lester van
Marilyn van Gorp
Arkema—Rolffs
Marjorie van Wyk
Central College
Schilt
V. F. W. Auxiliary
India
William Adams
Japan
Aristotle
Demosthenes
Lloyd Hird
Kooyman's
S. Hird and
S. Kooyman
Iowa
Crosley
Stomily
Main St
First Baptist Church
Reformed Church
Ospel Hall
Third Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
ST. Mary Catholic Church
Eral Service
Ambulance Service
van Dyk Funeral Home
Armstrong
S&h
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