Birthday and shower rites noted in community update
Octobers 7 and 8 brought family celebrations for Dirk W. Van Gorp of 500 Washington St. Friends and relatives gathered for his 87th birthday with a devotional by the group and Psalm 90 read at the honoree’s request. A later family visit included his brothers and sisters bearing gifts and greetings as he continues to attend church. A surprise bridal shower for Vivian De Heus featured blue and white décor and an umbrella centerpiece, followed by a lunch hosted by multiple local women. A TT Chapter A E of T T T set a meeting for November 7 at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs. Harriet Prins’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirk W. van Gorp
Washington St
Wilma Vander Baan
Whitinsville
Mass
Vivian de Heus
Marion Steenhoek
Lawrence Klein
di de Heus
Geurts
William Verros
Tom Zwank
Ernest Klootwyk
William van Gorp
Arza Durham
Fred van Maanen
Howard de Prenger
Beth
Herman van Weelden
Alfred Steinkamp
Wilson Clark
Mildred de Heus
Nick de Jong
Nancy van Zemeren
Kathy Rozenberg
Andrew Rozenberg
Mary Battistello
Jack Battistello
Pete de Heus
Minnie van Zante
Kuiper
Kenneth Durham
Rupert Wilson
Lem Durham
Lloyd’ Clark
Morrison Clark
Gu: Weelden
Paul Vos
Marvin ‘de Heus
Wiliam Uitermarkt
Lila Klein
Marilyn Battistello
Marion Steenholk
Lester Terlouw
Gerrit Uitermarkt
Ladies' Aid to Meet at Church This Friday
The Ladies' Aid plans a church gathering Friday afternoon with hostesses Mrs. C. Evers, Mrs. G. Klein, Mrs. R. Van Zante, Mrs. G. Waechter, Mrs. C. Vogelaar, and Mrs. G. Gaass assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
C. Evers
G. Klein
R. van Zante
G. Waechter
C. Vogelaar
G. Gaass
Renaud Family Honors 76th Birthday With Dinner
Harry L. Renaud was honored on his 76th birthday last Sunday at a family gathering. Des Moines visitors Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Renaud and Perry guests Mr. and Mrs. L. Lautenbach joined relatives for a sumptuous dinner and happy occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Renaud
Renaud
C. L. Renaud
Des Moines
L. Lautenbach
Perry
North Carolina Notes From Ray Den Adel Visitor Reflections
Ray Den Adel shares observations on North Carolina politics segregation debates and local culture. He notes NCs Democratic tilt despite a potentially competitive congressional race, mentions the Pearsall Amendment and Klan activity, cites key regional industries tobacco and cotton, references the soil-bank plan, and recalls visits to Raleigh fairs the Lost Colony Wright Memorial the Blue Ridge Parkway Monticello and Appomattox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
North Carolina
Jones
Charlotte
Ku Klux Klan
Carolinas
NAACP
Chesterfield
Durham
Iowa
Raleigh
Roanoke Island
Kitty Hawk
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Biltmore Estate
Asheville
Blue Ridge Parkway
Great Smoky Park
Skyline Drive
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Staunton
Woodrow Wilson
New Pella Residents The People Here Are Very Friendly
New Pella residents are described as very friendly and welcoming. The piece highlights community warmth and neighborly assistance amid a description of local life and distinctive traits.
Personal letter notes Southern food favorites and page reads
A reader in Raleigh North Carolina describes southern dishes he enjoys such as black eyed peas squash pecan pie and fried chicken. He mentions reading the Pella Chronicle and signals continued correspondence with acquaintances. He signs Raymond L Den Adel at 110 East Lane Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Chronicle
Raymond L. den Adel
East Lane Street
Raleigh
North Carolina
Plans for the Future Outlined By the College Study Committee
David B. Cassatt of Interstate Finance Corp. chairs Iowa higher education study group formed by the State Boards. The committee will gather cold statistics and educated opinions to plan long term needs, faculty, facilities, and geographic reach for Iowa colleges and universities. It calls for a permanent organization with full time staff and public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Cassatt
Iowa Committee on Higher Education Names Members
The study committee on higher education includes Cassatt and Kenneth MacDonald, editors of the Des Moines Register and Tribune, along with leaders from Iowa private four year colleges and state education boards. Members include J. Co. Wright state superintendent and presidents from several colleges such as Central College, Buena Vista College, and Des Moines area institutions. The panel will explore funding from private gifts and grants and state appropriations to support future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Su Ots
Granta
Cassatt
Estate Board of Regents
State Board of Public Instruction
Oprate
Wip
Eli
Ieee Study Committee
My Inca
Jgmn A. Ame
Webster City
Wen Cugerd Xu Cabensat
Ana
Gerrit T. Vander Lust
Central College
Pella
Conrad H. Beck
Kene College
Waverly
John H. Fisher
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Kenneth MacDonald
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Iowa
Colleges of Regents
J. Co .Wright
Quaker Meeting in Salem Dates Early Society West of Mississippi
On October 8 1888 Quakers at Salem held a mont ma marking the first regular ness of the Society of Friends west of the Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quakers
Salem
Mont Ma
Society of Friends
Mississippi
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T. T
A. E
Harriet Prins
Second Reformed Ladies’ Aid Meets
Ray den Adel
N.C
New Pella
Chronicle News
Jerry B. Stout
Shirley
New Shar
Diana Lyn
Metal Ee Roy
Oaks
Nick P. de Jong
Pan
Per Lk
Lks
Shurfresh
Gal
Lynn
Jonathan
Af Briardale
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