Society notes and school entertainment in May events
Friday afternoon May 1 pupils and Miss Henrietta Van tencher hosted a Mothers Day program with Mather Edith Mather Gardena Meal pollen receiving flowers. May 16 end of term picnic dinner by the Community. Henrietta's fourth term. she will teach here again next year. Masonic Lodge holds regular meeting next Monday. fall attendance expected. Memorial Service Friday evening drew large attendance with Magona attendees at Fadyville. Miss Joan Kuyper and Grinnell Cotes joined a joint recital.
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Mathers
Mise
Henrietta T van Tencher
van Ri Edith Mather
Gardena Mealpollen
Henrietta
Masonic Lodge
Bom
Fadyville
Jubilant piano recital honors Miss Kuyper in Pella
Miss Jown Kuyper daughter of Mr and Mrs PH Kuyper of Pella gave a May 2 recital at Hardick Chapel aided by Julia Boaz. Kuyper, Grinnell graduate, played Bach Sonatas and a Schumann Allegro, contributing to a storied music career. She has led student government and dorm duties and is noted for progress under Dr. Pierre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jown Kuyper
Mra
Mra PH Kuyper
Pella Ma
Mise
Charlotte Mulcon
Aoprann
Julia Boaz
Hardick Chapel
Misa Kuyper
Senelatti
Rave
Vienna
Schumann
Grinnell
Dune
Fine Tree Place
Pierre
Memorial Garden ceremony honors in Pella by Eastern State
One of the most beautiful memorial ceremonies in Pella, titled In Memory's Garden, was held Friday evening May 23 by the Eastern State. Pearl Van Gorp, Memorial Chairman, coordinated decorations. A large guest turnout attended with refreshments served by Edith Ramsey, Leila Klein, Henriette Klein, and Hazel Vander Pol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Pearl van Gorp
Pearl
Edith Ramsey
Leila Klein
Henriette Klein
Hazel Vander Pol
Ford Drivers Contest In Des Moines State Finals
Des Moines hosts the 1941 Ford Good Drivers League state finals on July 1 as thousands of participants complete written and road tests in auto safety. National headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan warns tests must be mailed by June 2 to qualify. Winners receive university scholarships totaling 28,000 dollars. 12 top boys and 12 top girls per state advance to nationals for more awards and trips to Dearborn in August.
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Des Moines
Dearborn
Midh
League
Ednel Ford
District of Columbia
Local Church Services And Vacation Bible School Schedule
Wm C De Jong of Steen Minnesota will lead services at Third Reformed Church Sunday morning. Baptist Church announces 10:40 Sunday School and 7:00 Evening Service with lawn talks on David Life. Remembering Jesus Christ theme in morning. First Reformed notes Antioch Movement and Holland service in German. Vacation Bible School starts June 2 for three weeks. Second Reformed hosts guest preacher Rev Harold Schut. Daily Bible School to accompany Three Reformed churches joint project in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
Wm. C. de Jong
Steen, Minesota
David
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Antioch Movement
Spi
Holland
Gelof
den Heiligen Geest
Temple of the Holy Spirit
Second Reformed Church
R. J. Vanden Berg
Harold Schut
New York
Pella
Services Held Basement Until Hall Finishes
Basement services listed include Sunday night gospel preach and Thursday ministry meetings at 8 p.m. Also mentions additional Sunday evenings and night sessions until hall completion.
Scouts and 4 H Club Plan Joint Cooperation
Boy Scouts of America and state officials of Town State College announce a memorandum of understanding with 4 H Club work. The aim is to reach more boys with broader training through cooperative food programs and shared aims while keeping each organization autonomous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Town State College
Memorial Day Drive Safely Message Prompts Caution
On May 30 America honors its dead but traffic fatalities rise on Memorial Day. The message urges motorists to avoid the rush, stay safe on highways, and ensure a safe return home. Officials note the toll historically increases each year and urge careful driving to reduce deaths.
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America
Infant of Aalbers Family Passes Away in Orley
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Mariana Aalbers of Orley died on Wednesday May 2nd. A graveside service was held the same day and the little body lay in Oakwood cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariana Aalbers
Orley
Oakwood Ecometers
Young man Raymond Overbergen dies at 23
Raymond Overbergen died at Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa after major surgery. He married Alda Mae Van Heukelem on April 15 1941 and lived on a farm northwest of Oskaloosa. He is survived by his wife and his parents Esther and siblings. funeral was May 23 at the home and Third Reformed Church in Pella with interment at Evergreen Cemetery Leighton.
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Raymond Overbergen
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Alda Mae van Heukelem
Alda Mar Overbergen
L. Overbergen
Esther Overbergen
Henry Overbergen
J. de Bruin
Raymond
Third Reformed Church of
Pella
Reformed Church of
Te Paske
Menning
Evergreen Cemetery
Leighton
Mrs Lena Bartlema Dead in Olivet at 70
Mrs Lena Bartlema wife of S Bartlema died at her Olivet home at 5 45 am Monday May 26 1941 after a lengthy illness She was 70 years 2 months 29 days old Survived by her husband a daughter Mrs J V Mays a son Lew is Bartlema six grandchildren two sisters Mrs Jenie Visser and Mrs Anne De Neef both of Pella two brothers Conrad Van Zee of California and LH Van Zee of Brooklyn Funeral services were held Wednesday 130 pm at the home and 2 pm at the Methodist church Olivet Burial Porterville Cemetery Oskaloosa Herald
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Bartlema
S. Bartlema
Olvet
J. V. Mays
Lewis Bartlema
Leighton
Jenie Visser
Anne de Neef
Pella
Conrad van Zee
California
Lh, van Zee
Brooklyn
Olivet
Porterville Cemetery
Oskaloosa Tierald
Obituary Notice Oskaloosa May 24 1941
Kaloosa Saturday May 24 1941 at age 35 years one month and 24 days after five year illness. Surviving husband seven children Loren Leighton Nellie Fanet Harriet Marinas Adeline and home two brothers Ada Harry Terpstra Sully. Funeral services were held at 1 pan Tuesday at home and 2 pm Tuesday at the Christian Reformed church in Oskaloosa burial Evergreen cemetery Rev John Pikaart Oskaloosa Herald.
Birthday notices and visits at the Home for the Aged
May birthdays noted for Klaas Mennenga and Charlie age 75. A string of visitors from Peoria Des Moines Leighton Wellsburg Monroe Albia and Eddyville visited residents and shared greetings. Several couples and families, including the Den Hartogs and Van Zuuks, joined in social calls at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaas Mennenga
Charlie
Dan Kloosterman
Peoria
Joe Vanden Heuve
Melvin van Veen
Des Moin
Henry Vander Wilt
E Kruseman
Leighton
ML van Gorp
Dykstra
Detroit
Michigan
B. Hugen
G. Bosma
Dick Hugen
da Vander Molenstra
Blom
Charles Jom
Oskaloosa
Ray van Heukelom
Lacey
John van Zuuk
B. van Zuuk
John Abbers
G. Abbers
Wellsburg
Iowa
George de Boer
Schavers
Monroe
Gerrit de Hoed
Anne de Hoed
Maryn Wielard
Smorenberg
Will den Hartog
Abe Klyn
Albia
John den Hartog
Sam den Hartog
Diverse Iowa visitors call on local families this season
Peter Buitenwerf and Mrs. Nick Dykens of Sandridge visited Mrs. Fred Dykens and relatives in Dulee while Mr. and Mrs. Vander Werff and Evert Vander Werff hosted several guests from Rearner and Oskaloosa. Rev. W. Vander Kool and Marinus Aalbers also stopped by. Professor Sadler teaches a large summer piano class drawing students during vacation months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Buitenwerf
Nick Dykens
Sandridge
Henry Vander Werff
Evert Vander Werff
Rearner
Fred Dykens
Rey
John Keuni
Dulee, New
G. Tink
Ben Jansen
Oskaloosa
Gerrit Marinus
W. Vander Kool
New York
Marinus Aalbers
Otley
G. Bosma
Andrew Utstra
Taintor
Sarah van Ryswyk
Sadler
Stuents
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Joan Kuyper
Enti Grinnell Cotes
Mmer
Ona
Lernier Niem
Ff Othe
Twehe Court Way
Frank Bikher
Jerry. Vander Scheel
John Vin Dussellorp
Arnold Inveld
And
Mes
Mes, 1H Hogaard, Hen’ Vogelaar
Ruth
Mise le van Brenklmier de Druin
Sophia Ann Jorie
van Houkelen Town
Albert Ten Ne Koster
Kind Breakhold Hogard
Ro Moody
I Louw
Miss Mui Ioral Tery
Menthol Nder
Aroom
Arthur
Don Rinner
Arthur Vriezelaar
William Dieleman
Ralph Poortinga
Roger Amble
Madeline
Joan Teary Vriezelaar
Roy van der Ploeg
Don Rimer
Dors
Ralph van Wyk
Velma Vriezelaar
T.I.T. Society
T. T.T. Society
Esther Kuyper
Leila Wilkins
Margaret Waechter
Zelia Bootsma
Claire Cook
Elva Kuyper
Helene Dockendorf
Grandia
Portergrove
Walter Grandia
Newt van Maren
South Main Street
The
Baptist Church
van Maren
Mrs. van Maren
Knoxville
Sumpter
J. D. Burr
Henrietta van Maren
Ray van Maren
Paul
Mason City
Harold
Akron
Ohio
Clarence
Eldeen Club
G. G. Thomassen
Baptist Ladies
Ontexsen Ute Mra
Atte van Fenve
Queene Cox
Jetty ‘West
Gram
Lod
Sisters of the Star
Brothers of the Masonic Lodge
C. E
Ford
J. Vander Ploeg
R. J. Danhof
He J
Danhof
Boys Scouts
4-H
Boys To
Sobituary
Mrs. S. Bartlema
Mrs. H. van Mersbergen
Westinghouse
Dr. Hess
Charmacy
Lottel Anny
Fredric March
Margaret
Sullavan
Erich Maria Remarque
Colorado
William Boyd
Hopalong Cassidy
Rusell Hayden
Andy Clyde
Margaret Hayes
Clarence E. Mulford
Jim Klyn
Philadelphia Story
Cary Grant
Katha Stewart
Ruth Hussy
John Howard
Liberty
Fieldcrest Towers
Tia
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