Verduin family trip disrupts church plans and prayer day
Rev and Mrs H Verduin left for Grand Rapids Michigan with their children causing the March 9 Prayer Day Service to be postponed to March 16. Rev Herman Hoekstra from Albuquerque will supply the pulpit during Verduin's absence. Mrs Ann Roote faces back surgery likely this week with prayers asked for her recovery as the community bids farewell to Marion Hol and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Verduin
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Marvin Beelen
Verduin
Herman Hoekstra
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Ann Roote
Marion Hol
Bert Beekhuisen
Wm. van Sent
James Jonker
Nol F
Jim Bandstra
Terry
Gerrit Bandstra
Gene
Walter van Wyngarden
Pella
Herman A. de Jong
Arthur Hoekman
G. Zimmer
Pvt
Marion Klyn
U.S
Co. C
Camp Chaffee
Arkansas
A Bandstra
Dick Bandstra
Leonard Dahm
Gysbert Vroegh
Connie Dahm
Bert Bandstra
Knoxville
Andy Bandstra
Lincoln Center
Peter Franje
Marion Franje
Ver Hey
Mises Ida
Marie Vos
Ferrera Tesroes
Otley Community Notes Highlight Social Visits and Church Events
Local residents frequent visits across Otley and area including Vander Kolk Willemsen Van Hal and Dever households. The World Day of Prayer and Otley Sunshine Bible Class drew attendees, with church services led by Rev. Thomas Baker. Upcoming potluck for Bear Society, Do rcas Society meeting, and youth activities noted along with remodeling and home move plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Willemsen
Elmer Dean
Albert Vander Peut
Darlene van Hal
Ruth Kramer
Newton
Jim Vanden Dever
Gertrude Aalbers
Bill Koopman
Pella
Barnes
Nealsen
Marion Ustermarkt
Henry B .Breukland
William Verwers
Bonnie
Darlene
Cordell
Rodney
Norman Robus
Howard Buwalda F
Marshalltown
Jake Ustermarkt
Near Pella
Andrew Ustermarkt
Tice Kaldenberg
Don Kaldenberg
Monroe
Janice Robus
Charles Vander Kolk
Otley Reformed Church
Otley Sunshine Bible
Reformed Church
Leighton church group gathers for prayers and events
Leighton area church and community notes list the Willing Workers Society meeting at Ebenezer Reformed Church with devotions by Carol Sedrel and mission study led by Nancy De Cook. Other items note visits, birthdays, a World Day of Prayer observance, and a parsonage open house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Society
The
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Carol Sedrel
Nancy de Cook
Marcia Klein
Eileen Thomasse
H. M. Rempe
John Rooteboom
Nhe
Henry K. Kempe
Fort Bliss
Texas
John Ross
Oskaloosa
Leighton
Local Wedding Anniversaries and Family News
Grace De Geus hosts Bible event as Lam Society invites girls for Thursday 7 30 p m. John and Gertrude Van Roekel mark 50th anniversary with daughter in Dulce NM present. Bartus Klein also honors 50th anniversary at home February 24. Arthur De Vries welcomes a baby girl born February 22 at Mahaska Hospital Osceola. Families Vander t Mavis Klein and Dykstra share evening with Jennie Dykstra and Lareatha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taining Bible
Grace de Geus
Lam Society
Henry van Roekel
Gertrude van Roekel
Dulce
New Mexico
Bartus Klein
Arthur de Vries
Mahaska Hospital
Osloosa
Gerrit Vander T Mavis
Arvin Klein
Lawrence Dykstra
Jennie Dykstra
Lareatha
Post nuptial shower honors Newton couple
A large group attended a post nuptial shower for Mr. and Mrs. Walter Loupee of Newton hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Schultz. Sylvia Schultz, the bride, was formerly Sylvia Schultz. Attendants included many Schultz family members and friends. Neighbors also hosted farewell gatherings for Darrell Van Wyk returning from service and for Van Wyk family moves to a Killduff farm. The Martha Circle and King's Helpers Society held meetings with devotions, studies, and plans for showers and an Alumni Banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Schultz
Walter Loupee
Newton
Sylvia Schult
Andre
Raymond Schults
Doyle Schultz
Robert van Gorp
Charlotte
Wanda
Donald Schults
Sheryl
Linda
Wendell Schultz
Gary
Doyle Schults
Sonya
Lawrence Schultz
William Castor
Lyle
Marie Brand
Alvin Loupee
Hattie Hendricks
C. V. Shija
John Dusseldorp
Raymond Schulte
Tila Mae
Schultz
Terry
Roger
Ian Fleming
Kenneth Figming
Royce
Sully Co-op
Ray van Wyk
Darrell van Wyk
Will G. van Wyk
Foreat
Vernon
Henry G. van Wyk
Orville
Margaret Ann
Vernon Huyser
Randy
Doyle
Doug
Marvin Deening
Stephen
Dwight
Rene de Zwarte
Andrew Gertsma
Judy
Kathy
van Wyks
Killduff
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Martha
First Reformed Church
Pete van Manen
Nelson Testra
Lois Rozendaal
Kodiacanal
India
Clarence Monsma
Donald Vander Kamp
Irene and
Wilma Velhuizen
Mesdames M. van Wyk
Henry Veldhuizen
Will Jansen
John van Engelhoven
H. M. van Wyk
Nelson Terpstra
Ted
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Henry Roelofsen
John Geels
Washin
Pacific
King’s Helpers Society
Janice van Gent
Joyce Ro
Illen Vander Zyl
Martha Maasdam
Kathryn Cox
Domestic Mission Board
Anna Mae Hartgers
Trina Ratcliff
Irene de Hoedt
Joyce Rozendaal
Teen Vande
Lucile Vander Zyl
Joann Terpstra
Stoppels
A. J. Bennink
Darrell Brand
Duane Brand
Jim Rozendaal
Loren Terpstra
Harlan Terpstra
Wayne Rozendaal
Bernie Vander Pol
Howard de Penning
Wayne Zegars
Myron Huyser
Melvin Harters
Clarence Vander Zyl
Krineth Maasdam
LINES BY LOGLOW BANQUET AND SPEAKER INDIAN MISSION TALK
A church banquet featured a kitchen committee led by Mrs. Vander Zyl and others. Mrs. Rozendaal spoke on her missionary work in India and the 100th anniversary of ReformedChurch efforts there. Attendees included charter members and Mrs. Betty Van der Kamp who traveled 150 miles. The program closed with songs and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Vander Zyl
Peter van Manen
Tunis Hartgers
Bennie Dunsbergen
Coe Vander Pol
Harrison Terpstra
Adrian Rozendaal
John Rozendaal
Peter van Gent
Joe Harthoorn
Connie Terpstra
Lyle Brand
Jake Brand
Marvin Swank
Donald de Peter Ver Heynette Willemsen
Trina Ratcliff
Martha Maasdam
Nda
Lou van Zee
Janice van Gent
Sylvia van Genderen
Marion County Historical Society forms in Knoxville
Enthusiastic meeting in Belk Nap Jewelry Store Knoxville on February 15 1955 forms a temporary Marion County Historical Society with officers led by C B Campbell and board members. Incorporators include regional groups and a first annual meeting is set for March 21 1955 at the Belknap Jewelry Store seeking charter members via mail or in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Historical Society
Belknap Jewelery
Knoxville
C. B. Campbell
W. C. Palmer
Jack Belknap
M. L. Hausner
Chas
Bean
H.W. Vriezelanr
Otley
Hubert Isenberg
Pleasantville
Orville Sherwood
Attica
E. 0. Osborn
Eva Frost
Fred Mohler
Dunreath
Lilian Vance
Duane Buckman
Red Rock
Reguar
Belknap Jewelery Store
The
State of
Iowa
Tam
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