Bethany Willing Workers Meet At Mrs Broms Home
Bethany Willing Workers society held a July gathering at Mrs Henry Brom with singing America the Beautiful prayer led by Bert Van Hemert and roll call. July offering two dollars and a flower offering eighty four cents noted. Members planned to sew woolen quills for servicemen and Bible study on How to Read the Bible. August meetings moved to the second Thursday at Mrs Earl Van Douselaar’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brom
Bethany Willing
Bethany Willin Workers Missionary Society
America the Beautiful
Bert van Hemert
J John
Ted
Peter J. Zwank
Karl van Donselaar
Republic
Marion van Lorp
We Ava. van Vark
Roy Dodds
Chris Vander Hart
Marion van Dusseldorp
Walter Nollen
Genevieve de Kock
Wal van Vark
Armour Hoot
Dick Ver
Hullenders
Betty van Roekel
Earl van Douselaar
Tony de Kock
Community Dinner Club Hosts Hamburger Fry Night
Mr and Mrs Dykstra hosted the Dinner Club Thursday evening. Members enjoyed a hamburger fry around the fireplace in their spacious yard. Ladies Aid Guest Day Thursday afternoon division leaders of the Baptist Aid Mrs J Liter Mrs Carl Clark and Mrs Lankelma hosted members and guests at an afternoon tea with a prepared program and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dykstra
Ladies Aid
The
Baptist Aid
J. Liter
Carl Clark
Lankelma
Legion Auxiliary Officers Installed in Des Moines District
Installation service at Lessin Hall featured Myrtle Bowen of Des Moines as installing officer. Ceremony adorned with ferns and lights. reports highlighted steady auxiliary work. Agnes Weyers and Pastor Millie Schaefer chosen for State Convention in Sioux City. musical numbers by local talents praised. Followed by reception. Schreiner Gasper wedding noted in Pella with Jean Schreiner marrying Ensign Wayne Gasper. reception at Plaza Hotel. couple based in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Retuah Rezella Hai
Anne Rarver
Leighton
William Mathes
John N. Mathes
Ella
Sache
Dune
Blanche DePrenier Cane
Mars Pearl de Jeng
Miso Dieete
Ad. Hesvik
Ebenezer Fortoed
Mendelysahen
Waitr
Eta Carver
Des Moines
Blanche de Prenge Herneil
Pella
Lessin Hall
Fth Dist
Myrtle Bowen
Cressie de Bruyn
Thelma van Hemert
The
Leysind
Poniers
Ashes
Agnes Weyers
Millie Sehaiel
Sioux City
August Bevel
Nellie de Cook
Si Cressie de Bray
Hospers Kuype
Lenora van Dellen
Henry Cox
and i
Pell
Jevere
Schreiner
Gasper
Navy Air Corps
Plaza Hotel
Jacksonville
Florida
Philathea Class to Host Friday Picnic at Church
The Philathea Class will hold its annual picnic Friday evening at 6:30 at the church with a potluck luncheon. Hostesses will serve drinks and dessert. The Women’s Adult Bible Class picnic follows, also Friday at 6:30 in West Market Park, bringing covered dishes while coffee and dessert are provided by the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
Dan J. Vanden ‘Baird
Ban Ee, Cheifers
D. Thomas
Second Reformed Church
West Market Park
Church Services and Gospel Hall Schedule
At the Churches Gospel Hall Sunday School at 10:00 and Remembrance of the Lord at 11:00. Sunday evening service at 7:40. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:40. Second Reformed Church on Rd. Vanden Bers, Pastor. Sunday school in the morning worship and evening worship titled In Separable Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Second Reformed Church
Vanden Bers
Baptist Church Seeks Three Effective Methods Theme
Rev C F Perron Pastor leads church school and morning services as members prepare for a program with the theme Three Effective Methods. The notice notes a 7 00 am start and invites participation from parishioners.
Third Reformed Church Morning Praise and Evening Services
A fragmented church schedule from Lawrence shows Morning Praise at 1:45 m morning and a 7:00 pm Sunday service. The notice lists leaders Mes and Klyn and mentions Christian Endeavor and Topics Upon God. It references deliver interviews and civilian invitees with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
Lawrence di. Horst
Saul
Mes
Tole Klyn
Pam
Phat
Protestant Church Proclaims Lord's Day Study Series
Rev Gen leads church study on Obedience to God with a focus on the era of Solomon and Deroboam. The Young People's group meets at 7:39 PM for the seminar titled The Reign of Deroboam I, inviting members to participate in Sunday observance and faith-based discussion.
First Reformed Church Sunday Services Rendered
A pastor leads morning worship and Sunday school at the First Reformed Church. The service emphasizes God as leader with morning prayers and praise to end the morning session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Ryening
Home for the Aged News Visitors and Family
Mrs. Van Gorp and family from Sully and Peoria guests visiting Mrs. J. Van Gorp and Christina. Mr. De Jong of Peoria and Miss De Vries of Knoxville call on Mrs. J. Van Gorp. Mrs. Vander Wilt visits Des Moines children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. van Gorp
Sully
van Gorp
Tom Vander Hart
Gerrit de Jong
Peoria
Peter de Jong
John de Nooy
Peoris
Anna de Vries
Knoxville
J. van Gorp
Christina
Ray van Heukelem
William Verstoek of
Lacey
B. van Zouk
Henry Vander Wilt
Des Moines
Local Families Visit in Otley Pleasantville and Des Moines
A series of short calls shows residents visiting relatives and neighbors across Otley Pleasantville Sully Des Moines Monroe and Leuchten. Names include Langstraat Leen Lange Den Hartog Van Nemert Brand Van Ryswyk Hugen Heyveld and Ver Dught among others in a lively social round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Langstraat
Leendort
Paul Langestraat
Otley and Son
J. Tansstraat
John den Harte
Henry den Hartog
Tone van Rooket
C. den Hartog
le Lor Kolk
Baby
Des Moines
van Nemert
Dick Hugen
Son
Leuchton
Walter Heyveld
M. Verros
van Rees
Monroe
Main Brand of
Sully
Mary Brand
Te van Ryswyk
Pleasantville
Sarah van Ryswyk
Dee Vanden Berweiter Alyretta
Johnnie
Walter Ver Dught
We Ten Harta
Freedom and Unity in American Ideals Across The World
A reflective piece defends universal liberty and equality, praising America’s democratic principles and the need for women and men of diverse faiths to unite. It cites Stephen Vincent Benet and the pledge of liberty, urging brotherhood, justice, and shared purpose for freedom globally. The text emphasizes religious tolerance, equal opportunity, and national resolve in shaping a peaceful, just world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
America
Stephen Vincent Benet
Weathered message on storing garden produce and cans
A fragmented note advises storing vegetables and fruit through winter and mentions the amount of canned garden products to use. It references upcoming weather and potential demand for canned foods during the next sun period.
Wartime Sleep Guidelines For Children And Adults
Wartime efficiency hinges on sleep. Studies from the University of Minnesota show age based sleep needs from 15 hours for infants to about 11 hours for older children. Country children sleep less than city children, especially in spring and summer. Naps help offset shorter night sleep. quiet activity before bed aids rest. Weathered tips include shaded rooms and loose clothing to improve comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Sandman
University of Minnesota
Dutch Churches Appeal to Reichskommissar Over Nazi Policies
A long, formal statement records Protestant and Roman Catholic church leaders in the Netherlands urging Reichskommissar Seyss Inquart to acknowledge Dutch distress and curb rising state repression. They cite lawlessness, arrests without charges, and deportations of Jews, while stressing their Christian duty to speak out without entering politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Holland
Department of Justice
Otherkui Derritory
Netherlands
Reichskommis Taquart
Nagi
Reichskommis Seyss
Netherland
Reichskommissar
College of St General
Churches Resist Nazi Pressure Amid State Orders and War Strains
Amid wartime tensions a Reichskommissar message denounces church resistance while justifying imprisonment as reformative and stating no Jewish discrimination, and a Dutch Reformed Church report notes a 11,000 rise in members in 1942 with plans for double services at Rotterdam South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichskommissar
Germany
Rmans
Chri
Christ Church
Dutch Reformed Churches
Holland
Dutch Reformed Church Council
Eepleinkerk
Rotterdam
Grundy County Reports Over One Million Chickens Raised
An estimated more than 1,000,000 chickens are being raised in Grundy County with about 500 to 600 birds per farm on average. The county’s total is up 25 percent this year versus last year, signaling a strong poultry industry expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy
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