Memorial Day Outing And Local Society Notes
Clarence Van Dellen drivers a class of boys to Oskaloosa for YMCA swimming and lunch, praised as best teacher. Memorial Day picnic on Mr. Ver Meer farm featured music from a radio. News of marriages, births, and birthday party details across Monroe area including Den Hoedt Krouse, Evans Van Loon, and Trembath unions. Eddyville and Des Moines connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence van Dellen
the Baptist Sunday School
Oskaloosa
Mr. van Dellen
Brant Ver Meer
Mr. Ver Meer
A.A. Ver Meer
B. Ver Meer
Jake den Hoedt
Monroe
Galesburg
Mendelssohn Wedding March Opens Iowa Nuptials
Miss Sikes wore white Mousseline de soie and tulle veil with a yellow rose bouquet. Attendants in pastel gowns. maid of honor wore green organdy with pink roses. Reception at the Sikkema home then couple to Chicago and Canada, to reside at 15 West Westside Ave Red Bank New Jersey after June 15. The groom, educated at Central College and Rutgers, serves a Red Bank church. bride taught English and drama in Wyoming Iowa. Vos reunion noted Memorial Day May 30 with family from several towns. many Vos relatives attended, dinner and dessert served, guests traveling home late in the day. One Who Was There.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claribel Dykema
K. J. Dykema
Platt
South Dakota
W. Carman Trembath
Red Bank
New Jersey
Second Reformed Church
Fulton
Ferns
Peonies
Arjorie Sikkema
This City
John G. Dykema
Columbus
Iowa
Miss Sikkema
Dykema
Ykema
Joe
Donald Sikkema
Lois Lockhart
Packwood
Florence van Sittert
Jean 'van Zee
Pella
Helen Kamphuis
Janet Dykema
Calamus
Mendelssohn
Miss Sikes
J. G. Sikkema
Sikkema
Mothe
G. E. Dykema
Chicago
Points
Canada
West Westside Avenue
First Reformed Church
Vos
Albert Verners
Var Sally
I Wes
B. A. Vos
Elsie Mae
Ie City
David Blood
Baby Vesta Mae
Runnells
John Vos
Abraham Vos
Lynnville
James Vos
Lois
Newton
Bill Jensen
Kilduff
Lewis Rolfs
Killduff
Gerrit Vos
Nelson Vos
Otley
Andrew Ter Louw
Bennie Zwank
Pauline Ver Steeg
Open House Celebrates Legion Memorial Hall Remodel
Van Veen-Van Hemert Post of the American Legion hosted an open house on Thursday May 24 to celebrate Memorial Hall remodeling. Delegations from Des Moines Newton Oskaloosa Bussey Tracy New Sharon Monroe Knoxville and others attended. speeches were avoided and refreshments served as guests socialized in the basement dining area. The rebuilt auditorium stage basement kitchen and redecorated hall impressed attendees noting local labor used under C W A programs and promising ample space for uptown meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Veen-Van Hemert
American Legion
Memorial Hall
Pella
Des Moines
Newton
Oskaloosa
Bussey
Tracy
New Sharon
Monroe
Knoxville
C. W. A. Pro
President and Mrs Wesselink Host Annual Reception
A large group of friends visited Dunn Cottage on Wednesday afternoon May 30 to honor Dr and Mrs Wesselink at their annual President's reception. They were greeted by the hosts and Miss Rev Blocker. Cookies were provided during the social hour. More than 30 million insects are expected to participate in Jardin des Plantes 300th anniversary celebrations in Paris next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Evans
David Evans
Eddyville
Dick E. van Loon
Theodore van Loon
Isaac Davis
Eighth Avenue East
J. M. Elam
Kenneth Hull
Mr. van Loon
Quskaloosa
Herald
Dunn Cottage
Mrs. Wesselink
Pres
Jardin Des Plantes
Paris
France
Pella Pastors Tell Chicago Paper Views Against Bible
In Pella Iowa Dutch Reformed pastors oppose the New Deal’s AAA crop reductions as contrary to scripture. Ministers describe policy as destructive while praising farmers’ faith. they cite Wallace Tugwell edict and heat of 103 degrees as context for sermons during memorial services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Wood
Chicago
Bane
Pella
Wallace
Sunday church services and programs listed
At the churches morning and evening services are scheduled with Rev Geo N Men nenga and Rev 80 p. m Ri renga Jacob Prins Geo H Men- Third Reformed morning and evening candidate Spencer De Jong. Sunday School at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages. The contest continues with much interest. Preaching by the pastor at 9 45 a m and 7 30 p m. Mora Joel Drought and Grasshop Jerusalem piece EB Y P U at 6 30 p m EB V Goad to speak on sportsmanship and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
N. Mennenga
Renga
Jacob Prins
Geo. H
Mora- Joel
Jerusalem
Epiece
EB. V. Goad
Vacation Bible School Starts At Second Reformed
Morning and evening worship services are announced with sermons on Our Afflictions The Outcome and The Christian's Greatest Fault. A Daily Vacation Bible School begins Monday at 9 with Rev J Prins directing. Children welcome, including those without church connections, for Bible study, worship, memory verses, and music training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed
J. Prins
Fellowship Meeting at West Market Park Program
The undenominational Fellowship meeting and basket supper at West Market Park include speakers from Duluth to Ottumwa and Los Angeles, with Open Bible Church orchestra and Pela Harmony Quartet. A missionary offering will be taken. all are welcome for afternoon and evening programs starting 2 p.m. with supper at 6:30 and services at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market Park
David Morken
Duluth
Minn
Morkin
John Richey
Louis Richey
Des Moines
Chas. Leaning
Ottumwa
Longden
Newton
Hubert Mitchell
Los Angeles
Calif
Open Bible Church” Orchestra
Pela
Chas
Daily Vacation Bible School at First Reformed
A church program emphasizes scripture memory, missionary work, hymns, and handwork to foster reverence and faith in children. The article notes the enduring value of the Word of God and the aim to form early Christian habits through daily lessons.
Bible School at First Reformed Church This Summer
The First Reformed church will hold a three week Bible school from Monday June 11 to July 1 with daily sessions 9 to 11 am. A corps of volunteer teachers will run the program and parents are urged to cooperate. Children can enjoy a varied program and are invited to attend even if not members of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Pella Native Dr A Stobbelaar Dies After Stroke in Fremont
Funeral services for Dr A Stobbelaar 46, dentist, who died Saturday night May 13 at Fremont Michigan after a stroke, were held Tuesday at his Fremont residence. He was Fremont mayor for six years and active in library, water, hospital, and education efforts. Born in Pella Iowa, he lived in Grand Rapids before moving to Fremont 17 years ago. Survived by his widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erman A. Stobbelaar
Fremont
Mich
Greenwood Cemetery
Grand Rapids
Stobbelaar
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Education
Masonic Lodge
Fremont Fish and Game Club
Congregational Church
Deacons
Ono
Chr Workers League
Newaygo County Health Unit
Second Reformed Church
Central Reformed Church
Tama Indians Rumors of Floods Prompt Denial
Reports circulating from Iowa claimed Tama Indians planned to move to higher regions due to June flood predictions. Residents note most Tama families live in houses rather than wikiups and had previously abandoned such shelters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
Iowa
Great chinch bug drive targets Iowa farm areas
A major campaign to curb chinch bug damage is planned for southern and eastern Iowa this week. Experts in Washington are researching methods to foster a more pastoral rural civilization as part of this effort. Read the Chronicle Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Souther
Washington
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Black Oak Cemetery
Peter Vander Haar
Avie Koo
Moroe
Dorothy Bessie
Cecil FE. Vogelaar
Monroe Baptist Church
the Chronicle
Grandview Baptist Church
Blanche den Hoedt
Frank Krouse
Lineville
J. M. Carlson
J. J. M. Carlson
E. [. Pearson
Des Moin
van Loon—Evans
Donald Eugene Tuinstra
Alta Marie
Anne Beyer
Arthur John
William Rouw
Albert
William van Zee
LeRoy
H. Tuinstra
Central
Voile
Paritas
Geelhoed’s
Sunnyside
Broadway
Mrs. Jessie Sadler
Vos Reunion
Legion Post
Newton, Monroe, Oskaloosa
Gabfest
G. Menning
Dominic Menning
Anthony Haverkamp
Domine Menning
Holland
Towa
Reformed Church
Whech
Grimes, In
Roosevelt
Leonard
Third Reformed
Spencer de Jong
H. J. Pietenpol
West Market
First Reformed
Herman Stobbelaar
Fremont, Mich
Charles
Jack
David
Nancy Stobbelanr
Sam
Grand Rapids Press
Iowa River
Botton
Chronicle
van der Ploeg
Salk
Bargeins P
Elastic Bemberg
Qeer
J.C.P
Belle Isle
Maem Cit
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