Housewarming and Shower for Local Women at Menninga Home
About sixty five relatives gathered March 22 to celebrate Mrs Helen Menninga moving into her new house at 807 Liberty Street. A floor lamp was given, a children’s program held, and lunch served. A separate shower for Miss Tana Mae Van Gilst followed on March 23 with contests, games, and gifts at the Rempe home. Attendees included numerous Van Gilst, De Bruin, De Zwarte, and Grandia families. A Tri T society event is planned for April 2 hosted by Mrs Esther Boot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Menninga
Liberty Street
B. van Gilst
Peter van Gilst
Henry de Zwarte
Gerrit, van Ee and Sons
Gradus de Cook
C. Kloosterman
Matt van Gilst
Hubert van Gilst
Bernie Menninga
Bas van Gilst
Wm. van Gilst
Ernest de Bruin
Henry Brouwer
Wm. van Ee
Junior de Bruin
Edward van Gilst
Calvin de Bruin
Marion de Zwarte
Nick Menninga
Henry Veldhuizen
Wm, van Ee and Son
John Rempe
Homer Rempe
Tana Mae van Gilst
Wm. Gosselink
Cornie Roorda
Ernest de Cook
Gerrit van Zemeren
Walter Grandia
William Grandia
Jerry
Dan Vander Linden
Dorothy
Wilma
Bernice
Clarence
John
James Vander Waal
Esther Boot
Chapter AE
Tri T Society
Prairie City Bride and Groom Wed at Zener Bene
A Prairie City girl married Wednesday at the Zener bene, in a service marked by devotion and eleven months of courtship. The couple will make their home on a farm two miles north of Pel.
Mathes Beyer Wedding Fetes Monroe Couple on Farm
Evelyn Mathes and Annc Beyer wed March 7 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Mathes in Monroe. Rev. A Haverkamp officiated a single ring ceremony with music by Eleanor Vos and Mrs. William Mathes. The couple will reside on a farm near Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Mathes
Evelyn
Annc Beynd
Bert Bey
Eleanor Vos
William Mathes
Mendelssohn
Garden of Love
A. Haverkamp
Eleanor
Van Gorp 46th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Home
Relatives and friends gathered March 14 at 600 Washington Street to honor Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Van Gorp on their 46th wedding anniversary. Family and neighbors attended the afternoon ceremony and evening program with psalms, singing, prayers, and remarks by Rev. Verhulst. Donald Van Gorp and son-in-law Richard Vander Baan recently returned from military service. Numerous local relatives were listed as attendees. Moonlight Mission Band hosted by Mrs. Herbert Van Wyk in a later gathering at 229 Street on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. van Gorp
Washington Street
Peter van Gorp
Psalms
Ying
Rey
Verhulst
A. Ustermarkt
Jelte de Jong
Jake van Gorp
H. Vande Noord
P.W. van Gorp
John P. van Rees
Dirk de Koning
Hattie van Gorp
Peter R. van Arp
C. Holabergen
Richard Vandse Baan
End Donald van Gorp
Moonlight Mission Band
Herbert van Wyk
Superintendents Club Meeting in Knoxville
The Marion County Superintendents Club met in Knoxville on Tuesday evening March 19 for a dinner. No formal business occurred. Mrs. Platts praised cooperation of superintendents and teachers. A dental plaque project for school use began. Next meeting set for April 17 at Mc Connell Cafe. Birthday party honors Mrs A N Kuyper on eighty years with cake and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Marion County Superintendents Club
Platts
McConnell
Sunday Services At Two Local Churches
First Reformed Church led by Rev. A Haverkamp offers Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 with the Holy Supper observed at 7 30 p m. evening praise features Simon Peter VII A Stone of Stumbling and a Rock of Offense. Second Reformed Church holds Church School at 9 30 a m Holy Communion at 10 45 a m and various C E groups in the afternoon. RJ Vanden Berg will officiate at the day’s services. all are invited to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Simon Peter
Second Reformed Church
RJ. Vanden Berg
Gospel Hall and Open Bible Church Schedule
Religious notices for Gospel Hall led by Minister George T. Pinches and Open Bible Church led by Rev. Wm. Christopulos. Events include Epistle of James exposition, Bible class on Exodus, Lord's Supper, radio broadcast, gospel service, prayer meetings, evangelistic services, youth rally in West Des Moines, and speaker Rev. Kenny Ross on April 6 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gospel Hall
George T. Pinches
KB 14
Dial
Open Bible Church
Wm. Christopulos
West Des Moines
Kenny Ross
Infant Roy Roorda graveside service held at Graceland
Graveside services were held Thursday morning March 21 1946 at Graceland cemetery for Roy Dunne Roorda infant son of Mr and Mrs Edgar J Roorda The parents and baby sister survive The Reverend L Muller officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graceland Cemetery
Roy Dunne Roorda
Edgar J. Roorda
L. Muller
Birth and death notice for Johannes Ver Dugt from Iowa
Johannes Ver Dugt was born January 24, 1864 on a Sandridge farm to Cor nelius Ver Dugt and Gertrude Scheffers. He died March 19, 1946 at age 82 and is survived by seven siblings. Funeral services were held March 21, 1946 at the Van Dyk Funeral Home, with burial at Graceland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannes Ver Dugt
Cornelius Ver Dugt
Gertrude Scheffers
Sandridge
Hamilton
Knoxville
Iowa
Peter
Miller
South Dakota
John
Lynnville
Cornelia
Prairie City
Case Ver Steeght
Sully
Asa Boersma
Boone
Gerrit Slycord
Rank Maudlin
New Sharon
Wm. Slycord
Lord
Peter van Genderen
van Dyk
Rev
A. Haverkamp
Graceland Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Johannes Ver Duyt
Family of Johannes Ver Duyt expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support after his death. They thank those who assisted, offered sympathy, and sent flowers as tokens of regard and respect. Brothers and Sisters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannes Ver Duyt
Sully Reformed Church Adds Double Morning Worship
Arthur J Bennink pastor leads 9:30 morning worship with Communion and sermons The Apostles Creed The Nation Demands a King The Communion of Saints and a junior sermon Starving Evening Praise 7 30 with Divine Disappointment Beginning Sunday April 7 there will be two morning services at 9 00 and 11 15 with Sunday School at 10 20 and an open invitation to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully Reformed Church
Arthur J. Bennink
Sally Church
Third Reformed Church Service Schedule
The Third Reformed Church invites all to Bible School at 9:30 am with the theme A Nation Demands a King. Worship follows at 10:45 am with a sermon series What Sent Jesus to the Cross. Evening service at 7:30 pm features Moments of Music by Miss Elizabeth Aalbers and a sermon on Denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
Reformed Church Services This Sunday and Week
The Prot Reform Church led by Rev Vermeer offers Sunday morning worship at 9:00 English service from Isaiah 60 5 6 The feck Sufferer The life of Jesus is discussed Sunday afternoon at 1:30 a passion sermon Christ a Stranger Even Unto His Brethren from John 7 6 Sunday evening Young People’s Society meets at 7:30 for a discussion of truth and fellowship Thursday evening Men and Ladies societies meet jointly for a social gathering All are welcome to worship or join society activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
Vermeer
Jesus
Christ
Young People's Society
Mrs Dirkje Vander Klaauw obituary marks life in Osage
Mrs Dirkje Vander Klaauw daughter of Hendrik Blom and Johannes Veenendaal was born March 19 1869 in Gelderland Netherlands and died March 20 1946 aged 87 years at the Ludington Nursing Home Os kaloosa where she had resided after a hip fracture. Survived by sister Mrs P Den Adel and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at 1 30 p m on Friday March 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirkje Vander Klaauw
Hendrik Blom
Johannes Veenendaal
Gelderland
Netherlands
Ludington
Oskaloosa
P. den Adel
Vander Kinaaw Mrs Dirkie obituary notice 1946
Mrs Dirkie Vander Kinaaw obituary notice thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after death. Acknowledgement from Mrs P Den Adel and nephews and nieces expresses gratitude for sympathy and assistance. Oakwood Cemetery interment at Van Dyk Funeral home officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dyk
Rev. A. Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemetery
Dirkie Vander Kinaaw
P. den Adel
Kiwanis Discuss Milk Supply Supervision in Iowa
Kiwanis members heard a report on supervising Iowa milk supplies. Figures on bacteria counts in milk delivered to patrons, including Pella, were cited to illustrate local impact. The Age Departmentowner stressed aiding local law enforcement to enforce public health laws and urged demand for strict compliance by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pella
Age Department
Linn
Meeting adjourned after brief session with Vander Linden
Vice-president B F Vander Linden thanked the Secretary for attending and dismissed the meeting as fifty two members and several visitors remained in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Vander Linden
Ninety Years Today Mrs Zylstra Celebrates 90th Birthday
Mrs Paul Zylstra of West Washington Street celebrates reaching age ninety today. She is hale and hearty and will welcome calls from her many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Zylstra
West Washington Street
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Millie Schakel
Earl Falugh
Columbia
S. H. Webb
L._B. Test
David Terlouw
Harvey
CG. W. Slocum
Tracy
Jake Schakel
Marion de Jong
Joe Woods
Reading Circle
David C. Renaud
A. B. van Houweling
Menninga
Rgent Paints
van den Berg
Electric and Paint Co
Ed Schreiner
Frank de Wit
Sandy
Bert Beyer
Monroe
Mathes—Beyer
Edith Mathes
John Boyer
Mr. Ervin
Harold Mathes
Gladys Pethoven
Clara Roorda
Julianne van Houweling
Freda ‘Tukker
Mary van Houweling
Freda Vande Wall
Alfred Gosselink
Lester Vander Linden
Ralph Kuiper
Grant
Kelly's
P. H. Kuyper
A. N. Kuyper
J. A. Kuyper
Roorda Infant
Insurance
Lautenbach & Ver Dught
de Jong Seed Store
Pella, Iowa
Detroit
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