Ver Ploeg hosts picnic for Bernice after Marine discharge
Social notes list guests at the Ver Ploeg home in Leighton and Cedar Falls for Bernice Ver Ploeg upon discharge from the Marine Corps. Also, a July 26 Centennial program by Black Oak and Scott Meed-Us 4-H Club at Gerrit Van Zemeren home. Honored husband birthday party hosted by Mrs. Purl Van Hemert in Pella with extended family. A J. B. Vos family reunion featured a picnic at Edmundson Park in Oskaloosa with relatives from Pella Sigourney and Otley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Ver Ploeg
Bernice Ver Ploeg
Marine Corps
Don Voelker
Monroe
Iowa
Marie Voelker
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Robert Ver Ploeg
Con Ver Ploeg
Wilbur
Black Oak
Scott
Purl van Hemert
Purl
Pete van Hemert
M. P. van Hemert
Warren van Sittert
Pella
James van Hemert
Jimmy
Chester Bricker
Des Moines
Camp
Doris
J. B. Vos
Edmundson Park
Oskaloosa
Bertha Vos
Sara Elyn
Flor Geurts
Joan
Ben Vos
Bernard
Betty
Ed Vos
Leona
Dave de Cook
Shirley
Marilyn
Larry
Sigourney
Van Dellen Starr Wedding in Pella Home
Grace Van Dellen and Gerald A Starr wed at Rev H L Van Dellen's home 600 West First Street Pella on Monday July 22 1946 at 2:30 pm The double ring ceremony was performed by the bride's father Rev Van Dellen in the presence of relatives and friends Attendants included Miss Anna Mae Ver Beek Clarence H Van Dellen and others The couple plan a two week honeymoon in Michigan and will reside at 600 West First Street Pella The bride formerly worked at the Chronicle and Rosscreen Company The groom works at Pettit Cleaners Newton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L.van Dellen
West First Street
Grace
Gerald A. Starr
Rev. van Dellen
Lubert
Richard Wagner
Anna Mae Ver Beek
Clarence H. van Dellen
Elgin B.’Skaar
Richard E. Skarr
Pella High School
Grand Island Business College
Chronicle Office
Rosscreen Company
Pettit Cleaners
Newton
Pella
Michigan
Grace van Dellen
H. L. van Dellen
van Dellen
Clarence van Dellen
July Meeting Led by Armour Boot Hostess Group Notes
A July meeting on Thursday July 11 at Mrs. Armour Boot home opened with singing and prayer. Twelve members answered roll call with a Sabbath text while officers accepted the prior minutes. Treasurys 90.76 balance with 7.95 offerings and 1.30 flower fund. Guest Mrs. John Ter Louw mother of the president joined the discussion on II Kings. A lunch followed with a group of attendees listed, and plans announced for the August meeting at Mrs. John Boot with leader Mrs. Dick Ver Ploeg. A July 10 party for Pie Arnold Van Haaften at Maurice Verros home honored the guest with many attendees listed. absentees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour Boot
Bert van Hemert
Treasury
Lester van Gorp
John Ter Louw
John Geurts
N. A. Vos
Simon Ter Louw
John R. van Gorp
Dick Ver Ploeg
Peter J. Zwank
John Boot
Vernon van Gorp
Marvin Swank
A. J. Ter Louw
Churches Third Reformed Church Services This Week
L J Borst minister leads 10 45 a m worship with sermon Comfort Enlightened by Romans 8. 6 30 p m senior C E consecration led by Rev Borst. 7 30 p m That Sunday Evening Service Jonah series God Who Has Mercy. Moments of Music by Eddyville Reformed Church chorus. East Amsterdam Sunday services at 2 p m at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
L. J
The
Reformed Church
Eddyville
Town
Reform churches publish Sunday schedule and speakers
The article lists service times and topics for First Reformed, Gospel Hall, Church of the Open Bible, Second Reformed, and Sully Reformed churches. It notes sermons on reverence, human life, and triumphs by visiting speakers including Sergeant James White and Gerrit Heemstra, along with morning and evening worship, Sunday school, and special addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Haverkamp
Jesus
Mon Pete
Gospel Hall
Pinches
James White
The
Pacific
Sergeant White
A Well Adjusted Child in Kindergarten Class
An observer describes Arthur a five year old in a Kindergarten class as purposeful and organized. He starts the airplane project promptly, guides peers offers improvements and leads discussions with confidence and definite input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Arthur's cheerful days show secure school and home bonds
The account describes Arthur as a very happy boy who giggles often and seeks comfort from his teacher. Observations from the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station note his close fatherly bond, quick work at school, poise, and sense of security, with encouragement from parents and teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
U. of Iu
Zebra in Chinese and Ship Victory Anthem Origin
A note explains the Chinese word for zebra combines symbols meaning flower stripe and horse. It also states God Save the King debuted publicly in 1740 to honor the capture of Porto Bello from Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Bello
Obituary William G Roush Ends Life of Devoted Husband
William Garrett Roush born in the Netherlands August 3 1886 departed at Collins Memorial Hospital Knoxville Iowa July 21 1946 aged 60 years 11 months 18 days. He came to this country as an infant and lived in Pella before moving to Cordova then Marion County for farming and later carpentry in Knoxville. Survived by his wife two sisters and a half brother plus other relatives and many friends. He was a devoted husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Garrett Roush
Garrett
Johanna Roush
Netherlands
Ira
Collins Memorial Hospital
Knoxville
Owas
Pella
Thomas Karr
Cordova
Telia Carpenter
Fifield
Roush
Marion County
Joliffe & Briggs Co
Mike de Heer
Litchfield
Minnesota
George du Ross
Oakland
California
Neal Muilenburg
Wellington
Kansas
Crescent
Oklahoma
Funeral rites held in Knoxville Iowa church
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church in Knoxville Iowa on July 23 with Rev Azel Smith officiating. Interment followed at Grace Land Cemetery in Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Knoxville
Iowa
Azel Smith
Pleasantville
Graceland Cemetery
Abraham Roorda dies after long illness at 79
Abraham Roorda, 79, of near Leighton Iowa died July 18 1946 after years of illness. Born August 16 1866 in Portland Oregon he was a farmer. Survived by widow Elizabeth Van Houweling two sons Cornelius and Ernest thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren three sisters and numerous relatives. Funeral July 20 1946 at 1 00 p m from Co operative Home for Funerals and 2 00 p m from Ebenezer Reformed Church Leighton Iowa with Rev Herbert Van Wyk officiating. Burial in Pella Iowa cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Roorda
Jaane Roorda
Bertha Buwalda
Portland
Oregon
Leighton
Oskaloosa
Towa
Elizabeth van Houweling
Henry Brummel
Frank van Haatten
Cornelius
Pella
Ernest
Alc, van Houweling
Co-operative Home
Hewever Reformed Church
Iowa
Herbert van Wyk
Virgil Brummel
Dale Roarda
Adrian Vander Kran
Eat van Zant
Carl van Houweling
Francis Muyser
Porile Cemetry
Thanking Friends and Family for Abraham Roorda
Mrs. Abraham Roorda and children express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during his illness and after his death. They thank those who offered comfort words and sent flowers as tokens of regard and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Roorda
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Starr
Bethany
Arnold van Haaften
Maurice Verros
Madelyn
Jeraldine van Haaften
Doris Verros
Evelyn de Penning
Wilmar
Margaret de Cook
Louise van Gorp
Marjorie Vanden Berg
Luella Groenendyk
Marie Beekhuizen
Gerald van Hemert
Arthur de Cock
Dick Rus
Lawrence van Zante
Bill van Zante
Henry de Cock
Wallace de Penning
Edward van Ee
Verlan de Zwarte
Gerald Verros
Lester van Zee
Arthur Shoemaker
Terry
Pfc
Dale Steenhoek
Mary Brummel
Allen’s
Vander Lindsa
East Amsterdam
Church OF the Open Bible
C. Wright
Dorcas
Overcomers
Second Reformed Church
Gerrit Heemstra
Pompton Lakes
New Jersey
Sully Reformed
Arthur J. Bennink
Phys
Kianay
New Mitford
Lon Bn
Vander Linden
Wee
Henry van Wyk
Sully
Margaret van Wyk
Lester Huyser
S. Huyser
Huyser
Paravax Oun
Joe Stientjes
Mgr
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine CO
St. N
Newton, Iowa
MQM
MLA
Penney
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