Society notes from the Wednesday club and local gatherings
Mrs Paul Scholte hosted the Wednesday club with Mrs Alfred Vander Werff as guest at a miscella nous shower. Homemak club meetings discussed the farm family and the world today. Masonic Lodge held regular business with Grand Master address. Various notices include church auxiliary elections and Halloween party at Mrs Albert De Bruin's home. Birthdays and anniversaries noted with multiple local families hosting events and community service plans continuing through November.
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Homemak Club
H. Vos
Prient
Glen McConvsh
Forest Hedrick
Ralph Sheeler
Gertrude Platte
Herman Tuinstra
Gerrit den Hartog
Harvest Sunday plans move Iowa towns toward country observance
Des Moines Iowa Farm Bureau units name committees to organize Harvest Sunday on November 24. Volunteers will contact ministers and civic groups to plan programs and invite the 1 000 plus associate clergy members to cooperate. Observances aim to bridge rural urban gaps with church services, farm issues, and a homecoming theme amid wartime economy concerns.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Farm Bureau
Francis Johnson
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines Register
Farm Bureau
Towa
Mayhem Jack McQueen Faces Ear Injury After Fight
Mayhem Jack McQueen of Tama sustained a badly chewed ear after a fight requiring 16 stitches to reattach the damaged ear. The incident left him with a prominent bandage over one ear as he recovers.
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Jack McQueen
Tama
Loge Harvey Hoyt killed by rolling log on timber job
Harvey Hoyt of Hubbard was crushed to death last week when a large log rolled over him during timber work. The incident occurred as he handled timber in a logging setting. A small farm advertisement notes a one-quarter horsepower motor matching two men’s strength for various farm tools and equipment.
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Harvey Hoyt
Hubbard
Pork and Beans Serve Ideas From A Comfort Classic
A lighthearted guide presents ways to prepare pork and beans. It suggests a Tasty Bean Sandwich with relish and mayonnaise, then a hot Tomato and Bean Casserole pairing bacon and tomato, baked 20 to 25 minutes in a 350 degree oven for a satisfying Sunday supper.
Gospel Services and Radio Sermonetts Announced
The Des Moines radio audience can hear Rev J P Pikaart of the Oskaloosa Christian Reformed church in a sermon over KSO at 10 45 Saturday morning. Gospel services are set for Holland Theatre Sunday evening November 10 with the Hollandsche dienst at 7 80 p m. First Christian Reformed Church led by Rev J Vander Ploeg holds morning worship at 9 89 and Sunday School at 2360 pan, with text John 3 16 referenced.
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J. P. Pikaart
Oskaloosa
J. Vander Ploeg
Hollandsche Dienst
Jorn
John
Third Reform Church Campout Sets Evening Service
Rev G Menning asks faithful to seek Christ's power as the church members plan a camping on the road outreach. The schedule includes a severing service at seven o'clock.
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Third Reformed Church
G. Menning
Opbouw der Gemeente
Local Church Services and Evening Talks
The First Reformed Church lists Rev A Haverkamp for 9 30 am services with a Sunday school The Golden Rule and morning worship Adopted Children of God 46 am The Holland service at 2 00 pm Third Reformed Church shows morning worship 10 45 B Y P U 6 31 Evening Gospel Service 7 15 The morning sermon is The Emergence of a Man The evening topic The Sin We Never See Geraldine Goodell will read the worship Mr and Mrs Christensen discuss preparation for marriage and home life Evening service runs 7 15 to 8 00 pm so all may attend Creation at the College Chapel 8 15 pm
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A. Haverkamp
Third Reformed Church
P. J. Christensen
Young People’s Meeting
Geraldine Goodell
Christensen
College Chapel
Second Reformed Church Sermons on Christian Life
The Rev R J Vanden Berg preaches at morning worship on The Christian Conviction Regarding the Outward Life and at evening worship on Victorious Living. Sunday school begins 10 45. Last in a series on The Christian Conviction. Service tonight runs thirty minutes shorter than usual to accommodate attendees.
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Second Reformed
R. J. Vanden Berg
Oratorio The Creation at College Chapel
Attendance planned for 8 15 p m at College Chapel with Donnie Lubbers leading Junior C E and church groups meeting. No Senior C E this week. additional topics and topics listed for attendees.
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College Chapel
C. E
Dai
Donnie Lubbers
Obituary for Ben Vander Molen in Pella Churchyard
Ben Vander Molen died at his son s home in the city on a Monday morning in early November at about age ninety three. He was born in Komer The Netherlands and married Griette before emigrating to America, living in Peoria Iowa for forty six years. He moved to Pella to live with Cecil Vander Molen, survived by eight living children and three sisters. He was a faithful member of the Reformed Church. Funeral services were held at the Cecil Vander Molen home and at the Reformed Church with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Attending from out of town were Mrs J Folmer of Byron Center Michigan Mr and Mrs Claude Bulthuis of Chicago and Mrs J Draasma of Oak Lawn Illinois.
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Molen
Trijntie Donker
Komer
Netherlands
Griette
Vander Moren
America
Peoria
Iowa
Ken
John Veenstra
Pella
Cecil Vander Molen
Vander Molen
Martin
Cecil
Raymond
Rachel
Sara
Carrie
Lou
Anna
Gerrit
Ella
Stouwie
A. Hooksemm
J. Kolmer
Byron Center
Michigan
Werandehil
Peorian Reformed Church
George Lubbers
Than Reformed Church
D. Hoitenga
Oakwood Cemetery
J. Folmer
Claude Bulthuis
Chicago
J. Draasma
Oak Lawn
Ilinois
Life of Rev K J Dykema Leader in many churches
From Fulton Illinois comes a profile of Klaus J Dykema born February 14 1866 in Groningen Netherlands who became a pastor at Ebenezer Reformed Leichton and served 33 years preaching about 4000 times in 90 locations across twelve states. He immigrated with his family in 1882 and studied at Northern Illinois College Hope College and the New Brunswick Theological Seminary enduring sub zero weather and challenging mission.
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Fulton
Hope Clege
Holland
Mich
Theological Seminary
New Brunswick
N. J
Rev Dykema’s Life of Service Spanning Plains and Parishes
A physician of faith, Rev. Dykema endured shipwreck and cold nights on the Missouri River while serving churches in Westfield North Dakota Leighton Iowa Wortendyke New Era Grand Rapids Michigan Lester Iowa and Platte South Dakota. After retiring in 1994 he moved to Fulton to continue visiting shut ins and mourners. He married Grace M. Van Beck in 1908 and had three children Claribel Lawrence and Janet. He is survived by a granddaughter and a sister with several siblings noted in his obituary.
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Missouri River
Dykema
Westfield
N. 10
Luctor
Kan
Ebenezer Church
Leighton
Iowa
Claribel
W. C. Trembath
Teaneck
N. J
Lawrence
Mt. Vernon
Misa Janet
Newark
Margaret Piper
Herman
George
Cornelia
Peter
Cornelius
Netherlands
Helpful Hints on Carving a Turkey for Thanksgiving
A November House Beautiful guide offers practical turkey carving tips. With the host at the head of the table, place a large platter to the left and keep the legs pointing to the carver’s right. Ensure the knife is razor sharp for clean, precise cuts.
Carving a Turkey: Step by Step for Juicy Slices
Instructions describe a practical method for carving a turkey breast. It covers using a carving fork, locating the second joint, and slicing the white meat by outside in or with the breast released first. It notes removing the wing and directing cuts toward joints for clean separation.
Weather Drives Clean Apple Harvest At State College
Horticulturists at Iowa State College explain farmers report a high share of clean apples this fall. Dry conditions early reduced apple scab, light seab development after late August, and rains later washed away many pests. Nichols notes spraying could have improved quality further.
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Towa State College
Towa
Nichols
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