Marion County Rural Women's Chorus Elects Officers 1939-40
Mrs. C Vanden Berg of Otley was elected president of the Marion County Rural Women's Chorus for 1939-40 at a Friday July 14 meeting at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. A Roberts was chosen vice president and Mrs. C C Duncan secretary, with Mrs. A B Mann and Mrs. H H LeGrand reappointed director and accompanist. The group later sang at the Methodist Church in a program for the Methodist Ladies Aid and enjoyed a luncheon. A later note mentions a June 18 birthday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cornie Vroom near Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Vanden Berg
Otley
Marion County Rural Women's Chorus
Presbyterian Church
A. Roberts
C. C. Duncan
A. B. Mann
H. H. LeGrand
Methodist Church
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Ladies Aid
Janice Ruth Dykstra celebrates first birthday at Otley
Janice Ruth Dykstra of Otley celebrated her first birthday inviting friends. Attendees included Larentha Faye Dykstra Beverly June Aathes Adilee Joy Rozeboom Carroll Wayne De Kock and Janice Ruth. Cake and ice cream were served. The event followed by church notices about Open Bible Church farewell of Rev and Mrs LeLaCheur and upcoming Bradford pastorate move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Ruth Dykstra
Otley
Larentha Faye Dykstra
Beverly June Aathers
Adilee Joy Rozeboom
Carroll Wayne de Kock
Janice Ruth
Ed Dykstra
LeLaCheur
Messie
Open Bible Church
Bradford
Pennsylvania
Chitian Tabernacle
Story
Roorda and De Kock honor guests at event in Oskaloosa
A gathering hosted by Paul Roorda and Mrs Albert De Kock featured many gifts and refreshments including angel food cake and coffee. Attendees listed include E Engelhoven Marley Lawn Virgil Neva Edna and Shirley FP W Hiems F Stephen and David J A Van Zu Mary Lois J A Van de Haar Phyllis Arnold S B De Cock Leighton and Te Van Roekel Van Wyke unions noted. The item also reports the Van Roekel Wyke marriage at Knoxville with details on families and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Roorda
Albert de Kock
Angel
E. Engelhoven
Marley
Lawn Virgil
Neva
Edna
Shirley
FP. W. Hiems
F. Stephen
David
Oskaloosa
J. A. van Zu
Mary Lois
Ars. van de Haar
Phyllis
Arnold
de Cock
Leighton
de Kock
Churches and Sermons in Local Reformed Network
Local churches list weekly services and sermon topics across First Reformed Second Reformed and Third Reformed plus a Baptist and Open Bible Church. Notable items: Rev A Haverkamp leads at First Reformed with Asa A Life of Trust. Second Reformed features Leonard Allen and Geo Hankamp in Holland service. Third Reformed presents Advent and Forgiven themes. Baptist Pastor P J Christensen concludes a series on prayer. radio sermonette by Rev D Hoitenga on KSO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Holland
Jesus
Second Reformed Church
Leonard Allen
Professor Sadler
Geo. Hankamp
Lynden
Wington
Third Reformed Church
Ev. G. Menning
D. Hoitenga
Peoria
KSO
Bennink Rites Held for Beloved Stanhope Resident
Gerrit Bennink 73 died June 15 1939 after 40 years with husband Gerrit Bennink. Survived by four children Gerrit Den Hartog Mrs Gerard Gosselink Henry Tunis 17, 9 grandchildren 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Monday July 17 at home and 2:00 at Third Reformed Church Oakwood Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennink
Gerrit Bennink
Anna Voxclaar
Pella
Gerrit den Hartog
Gerard Gosselink
Henry
Third Reformed Church
Dorcas Society
Lord Jesus Christ
G. Menning
Oakwood Cemetery
Remembering Sarah J. Vande Garde 1867 1939
Obituary notices the death of Sarah J. Vande Garde of Marion County Iowa born Oct 13 1867 died July 15 1939 at her daughter s home in Sibley aged 73 years 9 months 2 days survived by four children and six grandchildren with funeral services held at Otley and Pella Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jessma Vande Garde
Marion County
Iowa
Henry Boender
Sibley
Gerrit Vande Garde
Margaret van Zee
Pella
Bessie van Zee
Leighton
Mintie Kaldenberg
Otley
James S. Jelsma
Mintie de Jong
Des Moines
First Reformed Church
First’ Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Albert Vander Ploeg
Oakwood Cemetery
De Wit matron's long illness ends in death at age eight
Mrs. De Wit, who had been ill for a long time, passed away at age eight. Her husband died two years ago and she lived with son Frank. Survived by two daughters Mrs. John Toom and Mrs. P. W. Van Gorp of Pella, sons Frank, Paul, Matthew J. De Wit of Pella, Walter of Oskaloosa, James of Sigourney, Henry and John of Prairie City. Two sisters Miss Mary Van Gorp and Mrs. G. De Jong of Pella. Funeral at home Friday 1:30 then First Christian Reform church at 2:00 with Rev. J. Vander Ploet. interment Will Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Wit
Frank
John Toom
P. W. van Gorp
Pella
Paul
Matthew J. de Wit
Walter de Wit
Oskaloosa
James de Wit
Sigourney
Henry
John de Wit
Prairie City
Mary van Gorp
G. de Jong
First Christian Reformed Church
J. Vander Ploet
Carried Rural Route Thirty Nine Years Ago
Rev Calvin Reed of Erie Pennsylvania husband of Bessie Veenschoten visited the area recounts rural letter carrier days from 1900. He and five others were appointed in December 1900 under a strict postmaster who demanded six wagons and faced winter lock issues. Reed recalled a frozen box and a carrier who by spitting loosened a stubborn lock. A 1901 heavy snowfall delayed his route completion for four days before he resigned, noting the salary of 500 dollars yearly and needing to furnish gear. He says today a twenty six mile route has over eight hundred boxes and none of the original carriers are left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Reed
Erie
Pennsylvania
Bessie Veenschoten
Reed
Tulip Town name debate for Pella parks and dandelions
The Town Crier suggests renaming Pella’s Tulip Town area and proposes a prize for the best name while joking about using dandelion-digging penalties similar to a Denver judge’s ruling. The piece praises Kenneth Bean and notes pleasant window views as it invites public input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Tulip Town
Tam
Pella
Sunken Garden
Denver
Warbas potatoes showcased in local plots at early season
Warbas, a new potato variety, displayed by Henry Grootveld and William Nutt from two hills in a plot. The Warba is released earlier than Cobbler of Ohio by nearly two weeks and could suit Pella gardeners for early summer eating. Read Mr. Fitch’s Farm Page findings in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Fitch
Iowa State Age College
Ames
M. M. Dockendorff
Highway 163
Fitch
Towa
Henry Grootveld
M. M. Dockenberg
C. L
William Nutt
Ohio
Mr. Fitch
Town Crier letter praises tulips and local dress
A Town Crier note praises the bank boxes as pretty additions to the business district and urges other merchants to follow suit. A second letter from southern Missouri expresses pleasure in visiting the city and hopes for blooms next year from ordered bulbs, with a reply inviting the writer to visit.
Tulip Time memories and family notes from spring
The writer reflects on spring plans and family moments including a grandson weighing over nine pounds and a fond outlook on farming. The piece also mentions a TV movie note about the Lane sisters and a mother's intelligent image. Updates on Mrs Boertje’s surgery are included with optimism about her recovery.
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West Park
A. B. van Houweling
G. H. Waechter
Women’s Chorus
Cornie Vroom
Linden
Rexall Store
The
Clarance Values
Field Crest
Golden Star
van Roekel
van Wyke
Aletha Antoinette V. Wyke
Henry V. Roekel
Knoxvi
M Wyke
Henry W. van Roekel
Avenue West
Olivet
Oskaloosa Herald
Arca
M. Monsma
Christ
Chriatic
Manasseh
F. C. LeLaCheur
Sarah Vande Garde
Mrs. N. DE Wit
the Town Crier
Kenneth Bean
Missouri
Wormhoudt
Sunnyside Beauty Shop
Broadway
Jessie Sadler
Augustine & Lewis
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Larry
Central College
Saturday Tribune
American Women’s Congress
Cora Lane
Indianola
Lane Sisters
America
Paul Boertje
Vogelaar
Expert Service
Hammer Mills
Pontiac
Vogelaar’s
Ben
Gary
Agen Gamble
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