Mission And Dorcas Bazaar At First Reformed Church
Members of the Mission and Dorcas society of the First Reformed Church will hold their annual social and bazaar in the church basement today Thursday June 25th. The program begins at two o clock and all friends are invited. A Daily Vacation Bible School completed a successful three week course with a picnic in West Market Square last Friday. The consistory expressed thanks to Principal Kathryn De Koning and co workers Frances De Bruin Clita link Mabel Hoekstra Esther Klein Ruth Klein Janet Klyn Gertrude Van Oostrum Dorothy Van Rockel Beatrice Schippers. Sunday evening at 730 Demonstration program was presented including opening worship scripture memory and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission and Dorcas Society
Bible School of
The
First Reformed Church
West Market Square
Kathryn de Koning
Frances de Bruin
Clitalink
Mabel Hoekstra
Esther Klein
Ruth Klein
Janet Klyn
Gertrude van Oostrum
Dorothy van Rockel
Beatrice Schippers
Local Masonic and social notices but no clear lead
Masonic Study Club meets in Oskaloosa this Thursday while a regular Lodge meeting is set for next Monday. A birthday party honors Mrs P Vanden Berg with many attendees from the Home Project Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Masonic Study Club
Oskaloosa
Masonic Lodge
Kirks ‘Ouri
Masonic Hall
Joyce Barnes Wins 4 H Camp Trip and Local Wedding Notes
Joyce Barnes, daughter of Mrs. Andrew Barnes, earned a trip to Camp Mitigwa for best conservation record among Mahaska County 4 H club girls and qualified for the 4 H convention at Ames. The item also covers Iva Eveleth’s upcoming wedding to Donovan Dykstra at Central Presbyterian, plus Jansen Muller wedding and a Daylight Saving scare in Mt. Vernon with a siren mishap and a deputy’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Barnes
Andrew Barnes
Camp
Mitigwa
Boone, Iowa
Mahaska County
Ames
Mahaska Co
Joyce
Barnes
Scott Ancedus Club
Bernice Ver Ploc
Iva Eveleth
Estherville
Iowa
Donovan Dykstra
Charles F.’ Dykstra
Central Presbyterian Church
Percy Nickless
Estherville High School
American Institute of Business
State Board of Social Welfare
Dykstra
State University of Iowa At
Iowa City
Iowa Guarantee
Ines
Pitherville
Mt. Vernon
Daylight Saving
Yme
T. L. Mitchall
Mitchell
Malcolm couple win Arvada home estate after kindness deed
Mr and Mrs Herb Malcolm, once residents of Tame County, are now owners of a home and acreage at Arvada Colorado. The property was left to the Malcolms by a couple deceased for the good deeds they had done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Malcolm
Tame County
Arvada
Colorado
Malcolms
Ira Brand dies after long illness in Grinnell Iowa
Ira Brand born June 2 1876 Marion County Iowa died June 1 1940 at home aged 61 years 16 days survived by widow Sarah and four children Irene Mrs Ernest Graham Vera Mrs Will Vos Raymond Carroll two grandchildren four brothers and four sisters services held June 21 at Community church with burial in local cemetery. He was described as a faithful husband and father who bore his suffering patiently and trusted in his Saviour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Brand
Jacob
Jane Ver Heul Brand
Marion County
Iowa
Sully
Sirah Lautenbach
Bor Irene
Ernest Graham
Vera
Will Vos
Grinnell
Raymond
Carroll
Killduff
Will of
William Ry Hock
Mary Brand
Catherine Kooistra
John Kooistra
Newton
Albert Larson
Momes
Wasery
Kiene
Jesus
Conover
Christ of the Cross
Ben
Christ
Mrs Minnie Anderson Dies At 83 In Oskaloosa
Mrs Minnie Anderson proprietress of a Rock Island avenue restaurant died at her home on June 20 at 83 from a ruptured varicose vein. Funeral services were held June 22 at Powers funeral home with burial in Pella cemetery. Survived by two brothers W C Van Vark of this city and Hennie Van Vark of Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Anderson
Propriecon
Rock Island Avenue
South Second Street
Powers
Pella
Anderson
J. Q. Anderson
Oskaloosa Herald
W. C. van Vark
Hennie van Vark
Oskaloosa
Elizabeth Versteeg, 79, Port land resident dies
Elizabeth Versteeg of 1724 South Stark street Portland Oregon died Tuesday June 18 aged 79. She was born in Pella and was daughter of Mr and Mrs John Versteeg. She left Pella about sixty years ago and was cousin of A D Versteeg of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Versteeg
South Stark Street
Portland
Oregon
John Versteeg
Pella
A. D. Versteeg
Sister survives in The Nether funeral in Pella
The sister, long part of the Henry, Evert, and Hart Vande Voort households, with ties to the First Christian Reformed Church of Pella, had funeral services conducted by Rev. John Van der Ploeg on Tuesday afternoon, June 10, at the Pella Burial Association Funeral Home. Interment followed at Graceland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
van Gorp
First Christian Reformed Church
Loraine Durham
Alan Durham
Knoxville
William van Gorp
P. W. van Gorp
Pella
John Vander Ploeg
Nether- Vande Voort
Henry Vande Voort
Evert
City Council Proceedings June 18 1940 Pel-Ta
The City of Pel ta held a regular session June 18 1940 with Mayor Fultzer presiding. All members were present and minutes from June 4 1940 were approved. Reports covered firemen expenses and coal deliveries to the swimming pool electric light plant and city departments with objections to coal quality and requests for warrants. Licenses for sale of cigarettes and permits filed with deposits and bonds were acted upon. Robert Sadler salary approved at 90 dollars per month. sidewalk grade postponed. council adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Pel- Ta
Fultzer
Weyers
den Adel
van Zante
ALC
Kuyper
Ver Steg
van Dusseldorp
T. G. Fultz
Ver Steeg
Homer Vander Zyl
Sumpter Coal Company
Gf Wade
Veenstra
Bailenker
Kooyman
Heer
Mrs Willemina Vande Voort Dies At 94 In Pella
Mrs Willemina Vande Voort longtime Pella resident died at Bart Vande Voort home on West Franklin Street Sunday night at 8 15. She was 94 years five months and one day old and had been seriously ill about six weeks. Born January 22 1846 at Opheusden Gelderland Netherlands she married Jacob Vande Voort and had five children. Her husband died about sixty years ago. Her son Henry first came to America followed by Mrs Vande Voort and Bart in 1908 and Evert soon after. The daughters remained in Holland as of survivors Mey. The children are Evert Vande Voort of Reasner Bart and Henry Vande Voort of Pella Mrs C Van Wely of Opheusden Netherlands and wife Herman Gijshers of Doodewaard Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemina Vande Voort
Pella
Bart Vande Voort
Franklin Street
Willemina Jansen Vande Voort
Johannes Jansen
Grada Meyering
Opheusden
Gelderland
Netherlands
Jacob Vande Voort
Henry
America
van de Voort
Bart
Evert
Holland
Mey
Evert Vande Voort
Reasner
Henry Vande Voort
C. van Wely
Herman. Gijshers
Doodewaard
Murder Motive Compared Across Cases
The statement reflects on murder motives, linking self-destructive impulses to common factors of hate and love, and suggesting that destructive acts reveal underlying emotional conflicts rather than unique reasons. No individuals, events, or places are specified.
Self reflection on family attire and this season’s wardrobe
A guiding remark urges parents to consider upgrading their own clothes when children feel shamed by their appearance, implying adults should lead by example with new attire rather than placing the burden on kids. The message emphasizes personal presentation as a family standard.
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Jeneral
FBL
City Hall
Pat O'Brien
Edward Arnold
Ruth Terry
Robin Hood
Santa Fe Marshall
Hopalong Cassidy
Wm. Boyd
Russell Hayden
Mjorie Rambeau
Jack Pot
John Henry Hoogenakker
Burgess Meredith
Betty Field
Lon Chaney Jr
Charles Bickford
John Steinbeck
Lennie
George
FBI
Spencer Tracy
Robert Young
Ruth Hussey
World News
Krinkle Kool
P. Vanden Berg
Connie
C.J. Kuiken
Home Project Club
Delight
Howard Karr
John Vanden Berg
Marvin
Kenneth
Robert Grandin
John Bloodsworth
Irene
Anna
Lucille
John
G G, Klyn
Stose
Delbert
Connie Vanden Berg
Wayne
Donald Douwstra
Ralph Kuiper
Ronald Knopf
Ralph Knopf
Kamerick—De Wit
First Christ In Reformed Church
Effie Kamerick
George de Wit
M. T. Kamerick
Henry de Wit
South Main Street
de Wit
Nellie de Jong
Trac
C. J. Kuiken
Bryan Karr
Martha
Delight Karr
P.’Vanden Berg
Anna Lucille
G. G. Klyn
Marion den Adel
C. H. Meinders
Leonard Schippers
Hattie Ver Meer
Gradys Klyn
Lloyd Mathys
Gertie
Wm. Vriezelaar
Mildred
Dorothy Kurby
St. Louis
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Pleasantville
W. 8
van Homert
Mia
Murray Nesbit
Dora’ Carson
Betty Ries
Pleasantville Methodist Church
Forestville Reformed Church
Ringle
Wisconsin
Sobituary
Mrs
Minnie Anderson
Chronicle Office
Smen
Quypers
Central Park Cafe
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