Neighbors bid Geurts farewell and departures noted
Neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Arie Geurts gathered six miles northeast of Knoxville on February 1 to bid them farewell as they move back to Pella. A later gathering at Will Nikkel’s home on February 24 honored the family with games and refreshments before moving to a farm north of Pe. Also noted is a farewell party for Nelson Vas at Camp Dodge and the 42nd wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Veldhuizen celebrated in Pella with a luncheon and plants for the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geurts
Arie Geurts
Knoxville
Pella
Paul Bandstra
Gerrit
de Zwarte
Bobby
Eli Pofferberger
Nick Gerris
Will Nikkel
Guy Masterson
Lois
Paul Hey
Dennis
Charley” Benseoote Margin
John D
Vane de Kieft
Marion
Ben Groenendyk
Rennie
Peter Groenendy
Parl van Homert
Nelson Vas
Camp Dodge
A Rietveld
Marie Hol
TP Muyser
F. Boot
Joan My T Knopf
Win
de Voort
Ewell
Vanden Ten
Rock Island
Vanden Berg
Vanden Berge
Charlie van Zante
Earl van Zante
Tsaac van Zante
Gradys van Zante
Helen Mac
John J. VanderWerff
Everett Vanden Berg
Celebrated 30th Wedding Anniversary in Knoxville Otley
On Friday February 1 Mr and Mrs William Roush celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in Knoxville formerly Otley. Friends attended including Mr and Mrs Vande Nieft and Verna of Otley. A two course meal followed, gifts exchanged, and family joined to honor the couple as other relatives also marked birthdays and celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Roush
Knoxville
Otley
Vande Nieft
Verna
RM. Bennett Des
Fortnightly Club Event Hosted By Mrs Corrine Van Zante
Mrs Corrine Van Zante hosted the Fortnightly club on February 24. Mrs Katherine Grundman presented an engaging program focused on radio personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrine, van Zante
Katherine Grundman
Fortieth Anniversary Celebrated By Van Rinew lestein Couple
Mr and Mrs John Van Rinew lestein marked their fortieth anniversary on Friday February 1 at their Waveland home. An afternoon of visiting preceded a round of toasts at the course with many friends and relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Rinewlestein
Waveland
Adilson
Oshaloast
Hernia Hekhoven
Ti de Rack
Mr Kenny
Na van Wee Win
van Weel
James Var Woeelden
Marion Brink
Pikaurt
Huber
Amd
Nanes
New Sh
Wo van Steen Marsha Beth
Indy Lynne
Knoxville
Arne van Rinvelestein
Som
Johny Willian
Anne van [Ingelecein
Russel Bennett
Tames Vos
Gratis de Kook
Daush
Ann
the Leanple
Sind
Dasha Testein
Honored Soldier Home On Furlough
Honored soldier Pet. Mlhert Co Reenklander of Camp Fannin Texas was welcomed home on furlough at a Harvey gathering on Sunday February 20. Family, friends, and neighbors from Pella Oska and Des Moines attended the homecoming dinner and farewell for El Brouklander soon to enter service. The event combined a homecoming with a sendoff and guests included multiple Brenklander and Brouklander relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ated
Connie Brenklander
Marvey
Cainner
Pet. Mlhert Co Reenklander
Camp Fannin
Texas
Brenklander
Harvey
Fd Brenklander
Dorothy Kendall
Chester Enor
Ant
Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed at Pell Mone Day
Mr and Mrs J M Gosselink celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their East First Street home Pell Mone day February 2st with family relatives and neighbors dropping by to voice congratulations. Guests included Mrs Mary Goesdlind Mitchells vil Mo and Me Wine 6 link Monroe and others from Leighton Os kaloosa Runnells and surrounding areas. Legion Auxiliary to Meet Tuesday The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its March 7 meeting at 8:00 pm with Dr Fults speaking on Red Cross work and all members urged to attend. Rev Hubrertse of Pennine City will preach God rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gosselink
East First Street
Mary Goesdlind Mitchells
Link
Monroe
Don Harta
Betty
Win
de Dunse
Kid
Leighton Slink
Oskiloos
Bory
Oskaloosa
Chalmer van Rheenen
A Lavonne
Runnells
Uchter
Andrew Versenen
Daal
Andrew van Sant
Tabs Misenen
Sally
Dick Veldhuizen
Lynnville
Dirk Gernen
Hubrertse
Pennine City
Gereit Gosselink
Birthday Tributes Remembered at Home for the Aged
On Feb 24 residents and visitors gathered to honor William Rykhoek’s birthday as residents from Galesburg Sully Peoria and Des Moines areas joined in. The note lists numerous relatives and friends visiting and extended welcome to new inmate Mrs J Klein, with a long chain of names across Iowa and Illinois communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rykhoek
Mrz
Martin de Dane
Anutaf Poaria
Jangard
Banton
Harald van Baalen
Arie de Brain
John Bennink
Joe Vanden Hervel
John Bogaard
Rean Vander Hart
M. van
Ted Vermeer
Sioux Center
Robert Bosveld
Smorenbery
John Steck
Eddyville
John de Vries
L. Visser
Dex Moines
John den Harty
Betty
Sian den, Martog
M . den Harty
M. J. de Visser
Des Moi
Mary van Veen
Peter Rus
Gerrith
Andri William Andringa
Peoria
Andrew van Houweling
Neal Vander Wilt
Henry Vander Wilt
Sully
Sarah van Ryswyk
Marinus Aalbers
Prairie City
Nick de Ronde
Monroe
G. Bosma
Peter Langstraat
John Langstraat
Knoxville
Peter de Jong
L. Langstraat
Joe Vanden Berg
Johanna Vanden Berg
G. W. den Hartog
Walter Ver Dught
William den Hartos
Marie Brand
Joyce van Genderen
Mary Brand
J. P. Klein
Peter Hackett
Cornelia
Edward Roorda
Joyce
Jacob Monster
Obituary: Joe Kenneth Woodard of Pella Died at Home
Joe Kenneth Woodard of Pella died at the home of his grandfather Mr and Mrs C Kenneth M F West Os erning of Thursds He was one year and six months old He leaves his parents Mr and Mrs Woodard Pella and two brothers dames and dackie Funeral services will be in the Wilcosra chapel at 2 o'clock Satur Terald
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kenneth Woodard
Pella
C. Kenneth M F West
Oserning
Thursds
Woodard
Dames
Dackie
Wilcosra Chhapel
Satur Terald
Telegram Reveals Mair Deaths in Bellingham Washington
A telegram to The Chronicle confirms the deaths of Edmund Mair Forest and his son Donald Mair both from heart failure on the same evening. The family, long connected to Pel, faced unclear circumstances and burial plans in Bellingham on Friday.
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Ky i
Pell
Edmund Mair Forest
Te. Bade
Donald Mair
Bellingham
Rol screenings week highlights and staff notes
This week the office stayed busy with regular work causing skipped health screenings. In the Stenographic and Filayt Departments two staffers fell ill while Raat attended the National Venetian Wind Association meeting in Concinnaty and Obie Heo chaired the Reset Hons Committee, then visited representatives in Cincinnati, Louisville, and Chicago. Letters arrived from farmers and screeners as AC Dave nshart shared a postcard from Pen Blashvine. Donna Rietveld praised her new residence while plans for a move to Santa Ana were noted. Tax filing looming, Potter toured Des Moines for his wife, and Willkie met with local manufacturers in Dex Moines. A robin signaled spring as Venetian blind orders increased with several installations listed near across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Vanden Qever
Corneat Rhynsubrser
Raat
Venetian Wind
Concinnaty
Obie Heo
Cincinmati
Louisville
Chiesito
Bohrace Company
Memphis
Tennesee
National Homes, Inc
Hatfayette
Ind
Ros
AC Davenshart
Uss Card
Blashvine
Che Bricker
Lubbock
Tess
Donna Rietveld
Donna
Santa
Potter
Dex Moines Orday
Carroll Wilson
Pella
Lombardies
Newteerie
Willkie
Dex Moines
Kuyper
Willki
Huilding
Beetierton
Wash
Hellevi Creamery
Dubuq
Herbian
Academy
Marion
Churches Call to Prayer Day Service Next Wednesday
A special invitation to servicemen strangers and all without a home is extended by the church. An all ages Bible class and prayer day service are planned for next Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Aise
den Leernar
West Amstead Gospel Church Service Schedule and Meeting Plan
The East Amstead Gospel Church announces Sunday worship at 10 15 am with Communion and a 8 0 pm youth group. Fellowship classes cover The Glorious Gospel and Bible study. A Sunday school program includes Junior, Intermediate, and Senior groups with daily devotionals and a gospel meeting led by Revd Win Kelderman at the dam school.
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Pam
Feso Pam
Pan
Ormed Church
Ala
Swanson
Yo Xehowl
East Amste
Dam School
Rey
Win
Kelderman
Reform Church Services and Sermons in Local Notices
Local church notices list Reform Church gatherings with Rev A Haverkamp and Rev Arthur Rennink as pastors. Morning and evening services feature sermons on faith, watchfulness, and Lent themes, with Bible talks and prayers, including a Thursday Bible discussion and an agriculture prayer event.
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Sully Reformed Church
Arthur
Rennink
Moraime
Leo
Jess
Third Reformed Church Sunday Service Reminder
Reverend Lawrence oh Borst leads morning worship at 10 15 with Enthroned Choir and Chi Endeavor. Evening service titled Anointed to Agonize welcomes saved and unsaved alike to attend.
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Third Reformed Church
Lawrence Oh Borst
Chi Hollvier
Panama Canal Locks Raise Ships Over 85 Foot Rise
At its highest point the Panama Canal sits 85 feet above sea level with ships lifted by locks. The saying talk is cheap highlights how careless talk can cost a man his job.
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Panama Canal
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John Veldhuizen
Albert. Veldhuizen
van Dusseldorp
Masonic Study Club
Oskaloosa Iast
Masonic Lodge
Deal
Pitol Lodge
Des Moines
Bil Austin
Medio
van den Berg Electric & Paint Co
A. L Roarda
Leighton Monly
A. Roorda
Henry Brummel
Mildred Howard
Sind Finmiend
Lester Klein
Marcia
Ray van Rocke
Phyllis
Jerry
Edward Goemaat
Eleanor
Dolores
Carol
Orville Bansink
Larry
Virgil Brummel
A. I. Roorda
Ernest
A. I. Boards
Kensington
Ladies Social and Lit Club
Hr. Paul Schalte
van Cleave
Alb. van Houweling
Judith van Lienden
Thursda
Anthony Haverkamp
Georgette
Mildred van Donselaar
Wagner
Nellie
Johanna van Engelenhoven
Everett van Engelenhoven
William van Zee
Gladys Pothoven
Andrew Pothoven
Ben van Nimwegen
Martin Wanders
Groenenbooms
Sigourney
Iowa
Meers
Janetta Mae van Gorp
P. W. van Gorp
Jacob Martin Vander Hart
van Gorp
Mair
Bellingham, Wash
First Baptist Church
Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Ea Am
Sunda
Jerusalem
Satan
Hall George Te Binehes
Mr. Pinehses
Jaarsma's
E. K. Goedhart
Lem
Donai Beauty Shop
W. Washington
Bas
Maurice
of Des Moi
McCall
McColl
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