Society: Frances Brand Weds Armand De Cook in 1850 Iowa ceremony
Frances Alberta Brand daughter of Mr and Mrs John Brand of New Sharon married Armand Floyd De Cook son of Mr and Mrs Avie De Cook of Sully at the First Presbyterian Church in New Sharon on December 14 1850. The double ring ceremony featured palm and candle decor and a bouquet of red roses. The bride wore white slipper satin with a net yoke and junior train. Maid of Honor Grace Huff and Bridesmaid Mrs Chadwick Ver Ploeg wore blue net and yellow taffeta with carnations. Best Man Gerald De Cook and Groomsman Myron Huyser from Sully. Lawrence Everett sang during the ceremony. A 100-person reception followed in the church basement. The couple will reside on a farm south of Sully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Alberta Brand
John Brand
New Sharon
Armand Floyd de Cook
Avie de Cook
Sully
First Presbyterian Church of
Duane Farris
Miss Grace Huff
Pella
Chadwick Ver Ploeg
Gerald de Cook
Myron Huyser of
Frances Alberta
Richland Climbers 4-H Club January Meeting at Joyce Roose
The Richland Climbers 4-H Club met at Joyce Roose home with Lillian Vander Hart presiding. Members shared New Year resolutions, demonstrations covered mending, shrinking material, sewing tools care, and textile painting. A new leader was elected after resignations, and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Climbers 4-I Club
Joyce Roose
Lillian Vander Hart
Kot Gall
Waltressa Vander Hart
Clara van Gorp
Mildred Westermp
Bert Roose
van Ee
Art Hokshesen
Foyce Roose
Shirley, Wickhart
Rosemary Boyd
Mothe
Anna Marlene Westercamp
Cornmeal Muffins Midwinter Cookery Suggestion
A midwinter recipe suggestion uses cornmeal as a base. The text lists ingredients for cornmeal muffins including flour baking powder sugar salt cornmeal egg milk and fat with steps to mix beat and bake. It emphasizes serving muffins hot as a different tempt for winter appetites.
Ill and visiting at Home for the Aged notes
Community members from Prairie City Sully Killduff and nearby towns visit Mt Pleasant state hospital to see John Vander Kraats who lies in critical condition. Obituary notes for Miss Jane Bos aged 77 and other local visits and birthdays are recorded with residents, families, and churches cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirk Geenen
Ben Snetselaar
Prairie City
Mt. Pleasant State Hospital
John Vander Kraats
Sophia Vos
Andrew Versendaal
Joan
Adrian
Sully
Willem van Sant
Killduff
Joe Vander He
Oskaloosa
Don Vander Veer
Peter Vander Wal
Gilbert
Rut Leydens
Jane Bos
Pella
van Dyk
Anthony Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemetery
Anderik Meinders
J. R. van Heukelem
L. van Rees
M. van Gorp
Barnes
Des Moines
Henry Vander Wilt
Neal Johnson
Henry van Grootveld
Frank Elscott
Ted Emmett
Kilduff
Jake Elscott
Kate Elscott
Pete Langstraat
Wilma Pol
Leendert Langstraat
Sam den Hartog
Ep den Hartog
Henry den Hartog
Arie Klein
John den Hartog
Co. den Hartog
Jake van Gorp
John Postma
Keeping Garments Longer Through Simple Care Tips
Everyday care extends wardrobe life says Elsie Williams extension clothing specialist. Use padded wool hangers for wool garments and avoid wire hangers. Brush clothes regularly, hang belts separately, and rotate outfits to rest fibers. Cleanliness matters. send soiled items to cleaners or professional service, with thorough seasonal cleaning a must.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Williams
Town State College
Car hit by train drags driver 74 feet at Guttenberg
Loyd Th man drove into a train at Guttenberg and was dragged 74 feet with the driver inside. Horstman escaped unharmed. The day before he had also escaped injuries when his machine struck another automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Thman
Guttenberg
Horstman
Uniforms and Loss: War Dispatches Revealing a Soldier's Death
A telegram from the War Department informs that Private Daniel J. Smith was killed yesterday in an automobile accident. The narrative traces a civilian and military scene, noting the pride in uniforms and the somber task of reporting a son's death to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
War Department
Ashington
D.C
Daniel J. Smith
Former Marion Co Y Secretary Died at Veterans Hospital
Rev. I Stewart Brown, 56, of Bellwood Alabama, a former YMCA secretary in Marion County, died at Hines Veterans Hospital. He served as pastor at Bellwood Presbyterian Church after a pastorate in One s. He began ministry at Berkeley Texas in the early years and also ministered at Marensea HL. Surviving are his widow and Mrs Elmer Harvey of Moines. Burial was at Paul vna Knoxville Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Stewart Brown
Bellwood
YMCA
Marion County
Hines
Dan
Presbyterian Church
Oskal
Thasteya
Bellwood Presbyterian Chives
Berkley
Marensea
Elmer Harvey
Moines
Paul Vna
Knoxville Journal
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Brand—De Cook
Lawrence Everett
Mrs
Duane Pai
You Klinck—Eylink
Davenport
Iowa
Pam
Theresa I. Klinck
Edward F. Eysink
Main St
Grant Barber
Springfield
Ilinois
Jepsen
Eysink
Augustana College
Masons
Five Blue Lodges
Davenport Town
Kelly
Richland Climbers
SSS Club
Francis Chrisman
Harold Vander Linden
Glen
Ronald de Bruin
Sarah
Alvin Davies
C. Kole
Roy de Bruin
Ronald
C. ‘Kole
James Blom
Bernie Ver Meer
Alvin Gene
Henry van Rees
Jon de Vries
Harry Newendorp
Elva Mae
Harold Vander
Linden
Charles
Carl
Godert Vander Hart
Elmer Newendorp
John van Gorp
Conrad de Vries
Gerald Kole
David Kole
Francis de Vries
Frank de Jong
Elner Pothoven
C. N. Weeda
Paul van Maren
Omaha
Nebr
Miss Henrietta van Maren
Minnie van Heukelom
Thressa van Rees
Texas
Cecil Vander Beek
Lucille
Ella Johnson
Mrs. L. Barnett
Chicago
Miss Jane Bos
JOWA_DEPARTIMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Ry Ray Eastman
Batte
Aceal
Tonen
Marion Co. Y
Veterans’ Hospital
Sexnarchy
International Harvester
International Harvester Dealer
Pella, Iowa
Ulrich Motor CO
Fin ‘Wrisxaniona Warvester
Edovi
Coldstream
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