Central College Commencement Week Activities Plan
Central College outlines commencement week events with a 12 30 luncheon in Jordal Hall after the ceremony in Douwstra Chapel. The 1926 1931 and 1941 classes plan reunions and the Alumni Dinner at Graham Hall. A Saturday class luncheon at Second Reformed Church begins the week long schedule. Reservations via the comptroller. Cemetery Aid Porter Grove meets May 21 at 2. Mr and Mrs Adam Van Toorn observe their 60th wedding anniversary May 28 with open house 2 4 pm.
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Central College
Jordal Hall
Douwstra Chapel
Second Reformed Church
George Gosselink
Arabia
Alumni ‘Association
Graham Hall
Jordan Hall
Adam van Torn
North C. Street
Oskaloosa
van Toorn
Eastern students enjoy dinner at Second Reformed Church
About 34 Central College students and faculty from New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Alabama and Michigan gathered for the Easterners dinner at the Second Reformed Church. Each state group performed a skit. Joy McCain of Closter NJ won the Honeymoon pitcher as outstanding girl and Ed Crelin of Red Bank NJ won the shaving cup as outstanding boy.
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Central College
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Michigan
Second Reformed Church
Joy McCain
Closter
Ed Crelin
Red Bank
Central College Women's Auxiliary Meeting at Jordan Hall
The annual meeting in Jordan Hall on Friday May 7 at 2 30 p m invites all members and friends. Mrs Aelophine B Da will speak on Arabian experiences with a musical program also planned. The Woman's Federated Club will hold a luncheon at Jordan Hall May 28 at 12 30 p m for members with tickets via board members, 40 cents per plate. Mrs Paul Gebhard will be guest speaker after lunch for those attending the meeting and address at 1 45 p m.
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Central College Women’s Auxiliary
Jordan Hall
Aoelphine B. da
Federated Club
Woman's Federated Club
Paul Gebhard
Catherine Poppen
Mizpah Guild
Second Reformed Church
J. J. Sybenga
J. V. Lankelma
Methodist Circle Meeting Reports April Holland Relief
The Methodist Circle met at Mrs. Earl Owens home on May 1. Thirteen members answered roll call with verses or hymns. Seven relief boxes were sent to the Netherlands in April. The June gathering at Mrs. Jim Klyn will elect new officers.
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Methodist Circle
Earl Owens
Len Kaldenberg
Committee On
Holland Relief
Netherlands
Nina Blommers
Jim Klyn
Student Recital and Choir Concert Friday Evening
The Commencement student recital and choir concert will be held at Douwstra Chapel Friday May 17 at 8 00 p m The program features Trumpet Trio Air and Variations Haandel Goldman Roland Brom Pearl Bruining Marion Morrow My Heart is Weary from Nadeschda and pieces by Attwood Chopin Gretchaninoff Lutkin Brahms and Cru ger Mueller The Choir performs Es Ist Ein Ros Ein and Now Thank We All Our God with the audience invited to attend.
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Douwstra Chapel
Haandel Goldman
Roland Brom
Pearl Bruining
Marion Morrow
Thomas
Joyce Phi
Gibbons
Ippolitof Ivanos
Lords
Attwood
Chopin
Heusinkveld
Hassler
Gretchaninoff
Brahms
du Mage
Jane Rozendaal
Kastalsky
Lord
Lyovsky
Christiansen
Cruger-Mueller
Lutkin
Quote on women sparks controversy in local letter
A harsh remark claiming three kinds of women circulates in a local discussion. The comment divides readers, drawing responses from community members who condemn stereotypes and urge respectful discourse.
Oskaloosa Couple Wed In Home Ceremony March 8 1946
Miss Martha Boender daughter of Mr and Mrs William Boender and Pvt Tunis Sterk son of Mrs Berdena Sterk were married at 2 p m Friday March 8 1946 at the home of the bride s parents Rev H Petroelje performed the single ring ceremony The bride wore a sheer marquisette gown over taffeta with a sweetheart neckline and veil of white net Her bouquet was red roses and white carnations The celebration followed with a two course luncheon for fifty guests The bridegroom has been in service since Sept 17 1946 at Camp Lee Virginia and moved to Camp Beale California Toys
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Martha Boender
William Boender
Oskaloosa
Tunis Sterk
Berdena Sterk
Rev. H. Petroelje
Jacob Stouwie
Wilma
Peter Sterk
Wilma Nunnikhoven
Johanna Stam
Johannaam
Nettie Simons
Joan Groenendy
Churches Gospel Hall and Third Reformed Church Schedule
George T. Pinches leads gospel meetings at 7:45 p m on May 16 with a sermon on Love story of a lowly woman. May 19 features Bible class at 10 00 a m Lord s Supper at 10 45 a m and a 12 16 p m KBIZ broadcast. Evening service at 7 30 p m on Life s Greatest Choice. Third Reformed Church offers Bible School at 9 30 a m, a baccalaureate at 10 46 a m for Central College with Rev Louis H Benes Jr, a Holland service at 1 30 p m, and evening service at 7 30 p m with Moments of Music and sermon Freedom s Crowning Hour by Rev N Rozeboom.
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George T. Pinches
KB IZ
Dial 1240
Third Reformed Church
L. J. Borst
Central College
Louis H. Benes, Jr
Church-Herald
Holland
G. Menning
Waupun
Wis
N. Rozeboom
Eighth Reformed Church
Grand Rapids
Michigan
First Reformed Church Guest Preacher and Services
The First Reformed Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m with A Friend Who Learned to Believe. Morning worship at 10 46 a m with Rev Henry W Pyle D D of Holland Michigan as guest preacher. Evening praise at 7 30 p m features a Baccalureate service for the graduating high school class with Rev R J Vanden Berg preaching.
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First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Henry W. Pyle
D.D
Holland
Michigan
R. J. Vanden Berg
Church Services Notice with Ministers and Schedule
The entry lists Church of the Open Bible with Rev. and Mrs. Charles Wright and service times Friday 8 00 p m Sunday School 9 45 Morning Worship 11 00 Young People 6 80 pm Sunday evening 7 80 pm The Saved Drunkard Second Reformed Church schedule includes 9 80 Church School 10 45 Morning Worship 2 00 Junior C E 6 80 Intermediate C E 6 80 Senior C E A guest minister from Central College Board will speak at the morning service and in the evening the churches join with the Fine Reformed Church for a High School Baccalaureate given by Rev R J Vanden Berg.
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Church OF the Open Bible
Charles Wright
Second Reformed Church
Central College Board
Fine ‘Reformed Church
R. J. Vanden Berg
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule with Guest Speaker
The Baptist church offers Sabbath School at 9:80 for all ages and a morning worship at 10:45 with a guest speaker. Youth Fellowship is at 6:80 followed by no evening service.
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Baptist Church
Buny 19 Service at Ierdam School House
Rev Fayid Biddlenwartz will preach at the Ierdam School House at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this community gathering at the local church event.
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Buny 19
At & P.m
Fayid Biddlenwartz
Iterdam
Protestant Reformed Church Sunday Services In Holland
Rev L Vermeer leads Dutch language service Sunday morning from Lord's Day 24 "Het Loon op de Goede Werken" at Holland. An English sermon follows at 1 30 p m on Elijah's prophecy from 2 Kings 1 13 16 "Enquiring of God or of an idol." Sunday evening the Young People Society meets at 7 30 for Job 38 discussion.
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Reformed Church
L. Vermeer
Holland
Elijah
Young People Society
Sully Reform Church Weekly Services T: Bennink Leads Morning Worship and Sermon Focus
Arthur J. Bennink, pastor, announces morning worship at 11 and 2:15 with a sermon titled The Glory That Will Be, junior sermon Brave Boys, Sunday School at 10:15 with lesson A Friend Who Learned to Believe, and 7:30 Evening Praise with meditation on Practical Christianity focusing on inner and outer conduct.
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Sully Reformed Church
Arthur J. Bennink
Aorning
Eating program for the preschool child
A guide to shaping preschool meals with a regular serving order. Meats and vegetables first, then toast or sandwich, followed by milk, dessert, and additional bread if desired. If not eaten, the child is excused to play.
Obituary of Hielke Nieuwsma Pioneer Immigrant Leader
Hielke Nieuwsma born November 28 1836 in Hyeum Netherlands came to America in 1889 at age 23. He married Antje Zylstra in 1893 in Pella Iowa and lived nearby most of his life. He died May 9 1946 after a long illness leaving wife nine children 37 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral May 11 1946 at First Christian Reformed Church with Rev S Vroon, Oakwood Cemetery interment.
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Hielke Nieuwsma
Rense Nieuwsma
Tryntie Rinks
Hyeum
Netherlands
America
Antje Zylstra
J. Manni
Pella
First Christian Reformed Church
S. Vroon
Oakwood Cemetery
Thanks to those who showed sympathy after our loss
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for the many kind acts performed for our dear husband and father H R Nieuwsma and for us after his death. We are grateful to all who expressed sympathy and to those who sent flowers as tokens of their regard.
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H.R. Nieuwsma
Mrs Mary Van Zee dies after lingering illness
Mrs Mary Van Zee wife of D G Van Zee dies at home 314 Liberty St Sunday morning after a lingering illness She leaves husband one sister Mrs John Ten Hagen of Pella one brother William Weyers of Oxford Iowa and several nieces and nephews Private funeral services were held at the residence on Tuesday May 14 1946 at 130 p m with Rev Clarence Olson of Mitchelville in charge Interment in Oakwood cemetery
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Mary van Zee
D. G. van Zee
Liberty St
John Ten Hagen
Pella
William Weyers
Oxford
Iowa
Clarence Olson
Mitchelville
Geo. Pinches
Oakwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Mrs D G Van Zee
Family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness to Mrs D G Van Zee during illness and after her death. Acknowledges sympathy and flowers sent as tokens of respect and regard.
Mrs James De Heer Dies After Illness in Des Moines
Jennie Van Steenis De Heer born May 2 1878 died May 4 1946 at son Joseph Neely home in Des Moines after lingering illness. Survived by husband James De Heer Knoxville two daughters Mrs Bill Newton and Mrs Glenn Duvall son Joseph Neely two step-daughters Roxie Grootveld and Connie Grootveld one brother Bill Van Steenis seven grandchildren. Funeral conducted Monday at 2 p.m. by Rev Paul Hann at Bybee and Davis Funeral Home with interment in Graceland cemetery.
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Jennie van Steenis de Heer
Hubert van Steenis
Joseph Neely
Des Moines
Iowa
Harry Neely
James de Heer
Asbury Methodist Church
Knoxville
Paul Hann
Bybee and Davis Funeral Home
Graceland Cemetery
Birthdays and Lessons from a Chaotic Party
A weary mother recalls Jane's birthday party as chaotic and costly. Advice from the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station urges simple planning, active outdoor play, and varied activities to suit children's short attention spans.
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Mrs. Brown
Jane
Iowa_ Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
Joe Muilenburg obituary notice in Iowa City
Joe Muilenburg aged 86 died at University of Iowa Hospital Iowa City on Tuesday May 14 Funeral services set for today Thursday at 1 30 pm at the Cooperative Home for Funerals Further life details likely to appear in The Chronicle on May 28
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Joe Muilenburg
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Co-operative Home
Liewe Wielenga 86 Dies After Long Illness in Orange City
Liewe Wielenga 86 died in a local hospital on May 6 after several years of illness. Born March 9, 1860 in The Netherlands, he immigrated to the United States in 1870, moved to Pella in 1871, and later settled in Sioux County in 1880. He was the second of twelve children, with six reaching maturity, and survived by his wife Marie Huisman Wielenga and eight children, 88 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. funeral was held May 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Christian Reformed Church, with interment in the Orange City cemetery.
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Volksvriend
Orange City
Pella
Liewe Wielenga
Netherlands
Virginia
Sioux County
Reinder
Marie Huisman
Sarah
John Fedders
Herbert
Boyden
Iowa
Peter
Mary
William van’ Roekel
Maurice
Elizabeth
Roekel
Ring
Andrew
Wielenga
First
Christian Reformed Church
R. Bronkema
Mink meat from Rock Island train tragedy remark
A train struck four horses that had escaped a pasture near Ce Paiper Place, killing them and prompting owners to prepare meat for mink feed. Amos Harper Woodrow Wilson of Golagens reported the incident.
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Rock Island
Pena Dis
Amos Harper Woodrow Wilson
Paiper Place
Conservation officer receives $200 check for out of season pheasants
State conservation officer Glen Yates reports a Floyd County sheriff call about a $200 check paid to the conservation office. The payer claimed years ago he shot pheasants out of season and wanted to make amends.
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Glen Yates
Floyd County
Conservation Office
Knoxville to Receive 200 for Game Bird Plantings
A Knoxville community donation of 200 will fund conservation work for game bird habitat in the area. The funds will support cov er planting efforts by a local conservation organization to benefit local game birds.
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Knoxville
Car Stolen Then Found In Neighbor’s Garage
Jim Klein of Mason City, a Clear Lake bakery driver, reported his automobile stolen after it was left parked in front of his home. On investigation, police found the car in a neighbor’s garage, having rolled downhill and narrowly missing a tree before stopping in the M. C. Turner garage about a block away.
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Jim Klein
Mason City
Clear Lake
Klein
Britt
M. C. Turner
Limited Space for Husbands Within Chif fonier Drawers
The line notes jokes about domestic life suggesting husbands seldom access more than the bottom drawer of the chest of drawers. It reflects a light humorous take on gender roles and household storage.
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Cemetery Aid
Porter Grove
Gerritt van Zomeren
van Toorns
Annual College Auxiliary Meeting
Bert Baron
College Office
Sheaffer
Eversharp
Seaforth
Carpenter Drug Store
Masonic
C.E.S
Masonic Lodge
Gold Star
Legion Auxiliary
Gold Star Mothers
Legion Hall
Bess van Zante
Dora Carson
van Hemert
W. S. van Hemert
Zelma Rysdam
Charlotte Dillon
Wilma Lankelma
Thelma van Hemert
Reading
Lulu Smith
Lois Rozendaal
Joyce Prins
Mrs. van Zante
Kirby Page
Chapel
Dr. Page
Loraine Webber
Cedar
Sp.t. 4-H
Eysine
Lake Prairie Township
4-H
Roland Eysinie
Myron Nollen
Willis Vander Voort
Gress Rogers
Eysink
Y.W
M. Them Boender
Osloosa
Camp Beale
California
Boender—Sterk
Churshes
H. R. Nieuwsma
D, G. van Zee
Liewe Wieleinga
FOR
de Jong
Pe Oe
Pella, Iowa
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