Local social notes and visits span Des Moines to Ottumwa
Rol screenings and weekend visits unfold as Mr and Mrs Clarence Vander Veer shop in Oskaloosa then Des Moines. Steve Ryan returns to work after illness. Paty Van Zee and Gertrude Olivier spend Saturday shopping in Des Moines. Various families visit or host in Ottumwa and Bethany Missouri with weekend gatherings and a home party for Gertrude Laurens and her fiancé Harold. The piece notes a knee injury from two weeks earlier and an accounting gathering with associates and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Vander Veer
Des Moines
Steve Ryan
Bol Kiyn
Cleveland
Ohio
Gerrit Onoard van Rees
Berg
Hone
Paty van Zee
Gertrude Olivier
Robert Lowles
Kim
Scott
Connie Vandert Baard
Shirley van Dyk
Sally Sents
Ottumwa
Willard
Alice Kaldenberg
Nis
Hubert Pe Bethany
Hus
Gertrude Laurens
Harold
Obituary of Rev Bernard D Hietbrink dies at 60
Bernard Dick Hietbrink son of D Kenry and Jennie born on a farm near Nebraska August 16 lived in Holland Iowa and Nebraska studied at Northwestern Academy Hope College Western Theological Seminary married Esther E Van Den Tak May 15 1924. Ordained 1924 served Strasburg N D Little Rock Iowa Corsica S D Winnebago Neb Monroe S D died after lingering illness aged 60. Survived by Ester three children eight grandchildren and siblings. Funeral services held Oct 18 in Monro and at Sandham Memorial Church with relatives and church leaders assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Reformed Church
Holland
Nebraska
Northwestern Academy
Orange City
Town
Hope College
Western Theological Seminary
Michigan
Esther E. van den Tak
Jean
Tony Scholten
Brookings
S. D
Dorothy
Milford Markus
Huron
Bernard
Bethany Reformed Church of
Sully
Strasburg
N. D
Little Rock
Iowa
Corsica
Winnebago
Monroe
William
Earl
Esther
John
Neb
Grant
Worthington
Minn
Arthur
Hickman
Nebr
Mae
Frank de Vries
Adams Nebr
Bertha
John Kallemeyn
Firth, Nebr
Geraldine
William Andringa
Lakewood
Calif
Tschetter
Mion
Sandham Memorial Church
Melvin de Vries
Bismark
Warren Hietbrink
Rock Rapids
Herman Dragt
Thanksgiving Dinner Filled With Cards Games And Photos
Owen and others contributed to a delicious turkey dinner to celebrate the season. The evening was filled with card games and party games and photo taking, creating a very enjoyable gathering. Carl Gaass spent Wednesday in Minneapolis attending a woodworking clinic sponsored by Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Carl Gaass
Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
Funeral home handles Monroe Cemetery interment
The Tschetter Funeral Home oversaw interment for Ray Hough Jr., John Friese, John Weeldreyer, Everett Schaefer, John Wrage, and John Visser at Monroe Cemetery.
Death of Wigert A Roorda at 73 in Pella Iowa
Wigert A Roorda died at home 905 Franklin St Pella Friday November 15 1957 age 73 years 11 months 29 days He was born November 17 1883 to Anne E Roorda and Doedtje Buwalda on a farm near Pella He married Reino Borgman February 14 1912 at Pella They had six children Esther Leona who died in 1921 Paul William Robert Walter Clara Ruth May and Carl Wilmer He lived in Pella area all his life retiring from the farm in 1944 A member of First Reformed Church since 1914 he was survived by his wife five children ten grandchildren one sister and two brothers Funeral services were held Monday November 18 1957 at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home and First Reformed Church with pallbearers and burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigert A. Roorda
Franklin St. Pella
Wigert A
Anne E. Roorda
Doedtje Buwalda
Pella
Reino Borgman
Esther Leona
Paul William
Robert Walter
Clara Ruth
Raymond Dorp
Leighton
Ma May
Adrian de Jaan
Carl Wilmer
Rock Falls
First Reformed Church
Gertie Bogaards
Abraham Roorda
Flora Roorda
Alice Vander Ploeg
Epp A. Rootha
Tena Kuiper
Linda LeRue de Haan
Herman J. Ridder
van Dyk-Duven
Joyce van Roekel
Barbara Bosch
Dick de Heus
Solid Rock
Jesus
John J. Buwalda
Andrew Buwalda
Abraham P. Bogaards
Andrew Bogaards
J. Kuiper
Gerrit J. Kuiper
Oakwood
Mrs Ed Bogaards Dies at 79 in Oskaloosa
Mrs Ed Bogaards aged 79 died at Hill Nursing Home Oskaloosa on Monday November 18 Funeral services set for 1 30 p m Thursday November 21 at Third Reformed Church Burial in Oakwood Cemetery A fuller obituary will run in The Chronicle on November 28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Bogaards
the Hill
Oskaloosa
Third Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Upset Tractor Injures Ed Hoth Near Elkader
Ed Hoth of near Elkader received a broken leg and arm when his tractor upset recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hoth
Elkader
Counterfeiting Punishments Through History
The article notes that across different eras counterfeiting has carried severe penalties including death. It highlights the harsh legal consequences used to deter the crime and preserve monetary systems.
Voice of the Public recounts Roanoke history and a clerical journey
A readers letter from Reverend FE Goad of Pelham recalls Roanoke Va as the region's third largest city, its growth to about 140000, and a 1908 assignment as a southern state colporteur. He describes early schooling, transport hardships, mountain treks, kindness from Sweet family, and a Grundy pastor who doubted his calling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. V. Goad
Pel- In
Virginia
Chronicle
Roanoke
Lea
Norfolk and Western Railroad
U. S. Supreme Court
Finney
Honaker
Baptist Church
Odhd
Sterilize Soil to Prevent Plant Stem Root Disease
Plant pathologist Mal Shurtles of Iowa State College says root rot and stem rot in houseplants can be avoided by starting with sterilized soil and a good mix. Use equal parts garden soil humus and sand and bake at 180 to 200 degrees for an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mal Shurtles
Towa State College
Reverend Reeves Trick and Gospel Mission in Virginia Memoir
A preacher, Reverend Reeves, plays a humorous trick on a compiler who dislikes duck. The account recalls the obligations of a colporter, selling Bibles and books to cheerless mountain families. The narrative covers early 1900s Roanoke area work, a 1908 to 1909 transition to pastoral duties, and a brief note on milk pasteurization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves
Rev. Reeves
Honaker
Mr. Good
E. V. Good
J.C. Meador
Box
Roanoke
Virginia
Soil heating instructions for sterilization in pots
Do not overheat soil as it can cause toxic effects. Sterilize with a pressure cooker at 10 pounds pressure. Place soil in pots and treat for specific times: three inch pots ten minutes, four inch pots fifteen minutes, six inch pots thirty minutes.
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Sputnik
Mitcher
Vogelaar
Elec
Bernard D. Hietbrink
Bernard Dick Hietbrink
D. Kenry and
Jennie Hietbrink
George Dykstra
Leo Hersonpeaea
Card
Eugene de Hoogh Jr
Lavern Langereck
Connie de
Coronado
Coronado Custom
Doll Carriage
Bose
Hubley Trace
Plow
Cuttipacker
Spread Farm Wag
All Strong Metal
Steelman
Gambles Lee
Register
Secial
Bargins
Uits
Kings
Sputnik Price
Worm Srinhoudts
Sudts
Kemmie, BU
Mrs
Voice of
Goad
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