Truth Seekers Day School Class Meeting Highlights
The Truth Seekers class of the First Reformed Sunday School met on March 17 at Mrs. Andrew Ver Ploeg home with hostessing by Mrs. Elton Ver Ploeg and others. Devotions were by Mrs. Marion Vanden Oever, a member gift to Mable Hoekstra, and games led by Mrs. Vernon Roorda. A lunch with coffee and chicken sandwiches followed. Slode will entertain the Eldeen Club Friday. Also announced is the marriage of Donna McConeghy to Harold Heyveld, performed by Rev. N F Ketcham on March 12 at the bride’s home with attendees Verna Heyveld and Ralph Vander Finden. the couple plans to reside in Pella. Montana’s first paper began in Virginia City in 1864.
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Truth Seekers
First Reformed Sunday School
Andrew Ver Ploeg
Elton Ver Ploeg
John Vander Streek
Edward Roorda
Marion Vanden Oever
Mable Hoekstra
Vernon Roorda
Glenn McConeghy
Donna
Harold Heyveld
Walter Heyveld
Pella
N. F. Ketcham
Betty Heyveld
Verna Heyveld
Ralph Vander Finden
Monroe High School
Bella
Friends pay surprise call on newlyweds Wyngarden Roorda
Friends and neighbors surprised Mr and Mrs Claret on March 17 with a charivari night of visiting and games. Refreshments were served to a long list of local couples and individuals. The group gifted the newlyweds a 22 piece dish set and wishes for many years of happiness as the note mentions Wyngarden Roorda with Miss Wilma Wyngarden and Dale A Roorda in Oskaloosa.
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Clarence Meyers
John van Elswyk
Case de Koning
Dick Harriet
Carol
Allert de Koning
Ruth Elaine
Helen Louise
Chester Meyers
Jake Schut
Joan
Carrie Jane Meyers
Taverne van Javern Jr
Mary
Gilbert
Henry Keuning
Mond
Cornie Dop
Wilson Aldine
Leighton Couple United In Marriage In Oskaloosa
The son of Mr and Mrs C A Roor da of Leighton married on Valentines Day February 14 in a candlelight ceremony at Central Reform Church of Oskaloosa with Rev Ellsworth C Dykstra and Rev G A Aalberts officiating. Abloom arches, music by Mrs Herman Wyngarden, and a cascade bouquet highlighted the bride as she walked with her brother Elmer Wyngarden. The groom named Melvin Brummell as best man, and the reception for about 130 guests followed in church parlors. The couple honeymooned in the Ozarks and now reside on a farm near Leighton.
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C. A. Roorda
Leighton
Reformer Church of Oskaloosa
Ellsworth C. Dykstra
G. A. Aalberts
Herman Wyngarden
Francine Patrick
Elmer Wyngarden
Frances Heslinga
Jo Ann van Ommen
Gary de Jong
Frances Louise Wyngarden
Melvin Brummell
Cobie Ryken
Wilma Nicuwsma
Gertrude Olivier
Ruby Walragen
Mildred van Zee
Mary Ann Quidema
Legion Auxiliary March meeting notes and plans
The Legion Auxiliary met at Legion Hall with strong attendance. Guest speaker Del De Haan spoke on the school project the unit endorsed. Reports from the February Conference were read by Beryle Vandenberg and Dora Carson. Dorothy Gezel described her England visit and current conditions. Gladys Rinehart won the door prize. a solo by Mrs Van Zee was enjoyed. The unit approved obtaining a Poppy film for local showings and contributed to Camp Fire girls. A 6th District Birthday party is set for Knoxville March 31. A special March 17 gathering honored 1948-49 helpers with a bingo lunch for 28 members. Preparations continue for a Poppy Poster contest. The auxiliary membership remains on the rise with more dinners planned.
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Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
del de Haan
Beryle Vandenberg
Dora’ Carson
Dorothy Gezel
England
Gladys Rinehart
van Zee
van Dellen
Knoxville
Helen Douwstra
Max Schaki
W. van Sittert
Hilda Ver’ Dught
Reverend Haverkamp Delivers Talk and Prayer
The Reverend Haverkamp spoke and offered a prayer as the Van Gorps received a surge of congratulatory cards. The scene reflected community support and local recognition for the couple.
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Haverkamp
van Gorps
Christian Union Ladies Met at Schakel Home
Christian Union Ladies Aid met at Leona Schakel’s home on Wednesday March 11 with ten members and two children present. The gathering opened with hymn singing and devotional readings followed by a social afternoon and a closing hymn.
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Christian Union Ladies Aid
Leona Schakel
Mil
Rolley
Black Oak Farm Bureau Meeting at YWCA
The Black Oak Farm Bureau met at the YWCA for a pot luck supper. Chairman Omer rk and treasurer John Boerlyn presented reports, director Ray Van Zante spoke, and a program included a reading by John Be a picture on Highways and Poison from Des Moines. The nest fall meeting will be at the MCA Rooms.
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Black Oak Bureau
Black Oak Farm Bureau
YW Coa
Omer Rk
John Boerlyn
Ray van Zante
M.C. A
Cansi
John Bea
Dentist Twins Mark 5th and 60th Service Milestones
Longtime Grand Junction dentist Dr. C Hr Humphrey quietly marked his fifth anniversary in the community while his brother, Dr W M Humphrey, continued practicing in Carroll after sixty years of service.
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C. Hr. Humphrey
Grand Junction
Humphrey
W. M. Humphrey
Carroll
Grateful Couple Remembers Gifts and Flowers Received
More than one hundred items arrived along with flowers and many gifts. The couple's day was made memorable by the thoughtful tributes. They express gratitude to all who contributed.
Reformed Church to Hold Global Delegates Meet in New York
The Reformed Church in America plans a mass meeting at Madison Square Garden on May 10 with delegates from about 75 countries. R000 delegates and a 200 delegate quota will participate alongside participating leaders from Rio de Janeiro Glasgow Tokyo and other cities. The event caps a week of World Mission work tied to university campus gatherings and A mass choir of diverse national backgrounds will perform during the program.
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Rio de Janeira
Glasgow
Tokyo
University of Toronto
The
Reformed Church
Madison Square Garden
Reformed Church In
Shafer to Visit Japan for Six Months Tour
Laman J. Shafer of the Reformed Church in America is released by his board for a six months tour of duty in Japan. Invited by the Council of Cooperation in Japan, he will serve as secretary without portfolio and, with 23 years as a missionary, study church life, meet people, and explain American Christian attitudes.
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Shafer
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McConeghy
Heyveld
Montana
Virginia City
Olland Theatre
Iowa
Edmund Gwenn
Janet Leigh
Tom Drake
Lassie
Technicolor
Blondie
Blondie and
Dagwood
Penny Singleton
Arthur Lake
Larry Simme
Monte Hale
Pamela Blake
Wocké
Jane Wyman
Lew Ayres
Dra Ai Ce
Johnny Belinda
Charles Bick Ford
Agnes
Moorehead
Stephen McNally
John W. Vander Linden
Wyngarden
Roorda
Wilma Wyngarden
Yngarden
Oskaloosa
Dale A. Roorda
John de Prenger
Herman Hasselman
Borgman
Tunis de Heer
C. Arie van Wyhe
John Walraven
Ralph van Roekel
Artie van Zee
Ozarks
RSA ‘Paniversary
Coronado
Gamblea
Joe Stientjes & Son
Mahaska
John Sybenga
Central Reformed Church of Oskaloos
St. Valentine's Day
Crescente
Christian Union
Schakel
Japan
Atuminuya
O-Fc
Dream Kitchen
Sap Cos
Lee
Philco
Ray
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