Society Notes From Pella Area Women Gatherings
Mrs. James E. Ver Ploeg hosted eight leaders at a leader-training session on personal and family adjustments in postwar life. Events include a 50th wedding anniversary coming Nov. 24, the International Relations Club at Central College presenting talks on Vienna, the League of Nations, and the United Nations Charter, and a Stierwalt farewell party with films. Also reported are weddings, anniversaries, birthday club, a Flint Ridge Thanksgiving program, and a district nursing meeting set for Nov. 26 with speaker Kathryn Knoche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Ver Ploeg
Pella
Catharine H. Frath
County Extension Home Economist
Red Roc Summit
International Relations Club
Central College
Organization For World Peace
Harriet Ten Boer
League of Nations
John McDaniel
Jeannette Lankelma
Laura Nanes
History
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
L. A
General College Library
IRC
Grass Home
N. BE
George Gauss
West First Street
Kathryn Knoche
R. N. State Dept. of Health
Pella Couple Wed in Navy Officer's Philly Nuptials
Martha Van Berlum of Pella Iowa married Vernon Weidmaier USNR son of Mr and Mrs A Weidmaier of St Joseph Missouri in a 630 PM October 28 1945 ceremony at St Johns Catholic Church Philadelphia Lt Cmdr E A Slattery chaplain Langley performed the double ring service Attendants included Betty Beam and Robert Kamler The couple will reside at the Baum Estate Atlantic City trip then Philadelphia assignment Both families and spouses noted education and employment histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Vander Putte
Lutheran Church
Novelty Advertising Company
Newton
Iowa
Boat Furniture Company
Pella
A. van Berlum
Martha
Vernon Weidmaier Usnr
A. Weidmaier
St. Joseph
Missouri
St. John's Catholic Church
Philadphia
Cmdr
E. A. Slattery
U. S. S. Langley
Russell Baum
Langley
Atlantic City
N. J
Baum
Ensign Weidmaier
Philadelphia
Weidmaier
Peila High School
Marion County State Bank
Branham Company
Radio Representatives
Chicago
Weldmaier
Pickett High School
Missouri State Teachers College
Maryville
Northwestern University
U.S. Langley
Senior Recital by Ruth Ann Dirks Allen at Douwstra Chapel
A senior song recital by Mrs. Ruth Ann Dirks Allen drew a good audience despite flu absences. The pupil of Mrs. Mary T. Liggett showcased strong voice on pieces by Hahn, German, Konitz, and the aria Eer since the day. Accompanist Jane Rozendaal, in her major debut, offered solid support with bright tone and steady timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ann Dirks Allen
Douwstra’ Chapel
Mary T. Liggett
Hahn
Konitz
Music Student Touts Prepared Performance Despite Flu
Eveling, pupil of Anthony Ki, played three piano pieces expertly despite recent flu. Beethoven Sonata Major, Grieg Nocturne, and Miller's Dance drew strong attention as the first music department program of the year. The UN and world peace talk followed, stressing youth involvement. Fifty-five attended the pot-luck and social hour after Mr. Thompson spoke. A kitchen shower honored Mr. and Mrs. R. Walter Roorda with many relatives in attendance and gifts unwrapped during a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveling
Anthony ‘Ki
Seval
Beethoven
Edward Grieg
Miller
United Nations’ Organization
Sam Thompson
Town State College
Martion County
Thompson
World Peace Organization
Mr. Thompson
R. Walter Roorda
A. A. Roorda
Luke D
Vander Linden
Delwin
Luke Tl. Vander Linden
Bonnie
Leo
Gerald de Penning
Juren
W. A
Daisy Pearl Mathews obituary notes 1892 1945
Daisy Pearl Mathews born June 29 1892 in Oskaloosa Iowa died November 12 1945 at Mahaska Hospital age 63. She married Henry Rozenberg June 26 1920 joined First Reformed Church and served in Women’s League for Service. Survived by husband and seven children Glenn Harold Donald Dorothy Brooks Grace Binns nine grandchildren. Funeral November 16 at First Reformed Church Rev A Haverkamp. interment Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Pearl Mathews
William Mathews
Pearl Coleman
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Mahaska Hospital
Henry Rozenberg
First Reformed Church
Women’s League
Glenn
U. S. Army
Camp Roberts
Delores Ann Williams
Rev
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Mrs Henry Rozenberg
Public thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses during illness and after death of Mrs Henry Rozenberg. Acknowledges condolences sympathy and flowers sent as tokens of respect and regard from Henry Rozenberg and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rozenberg
Dutch born G B Kolenbrander dies at 82 in Pella area
G B Kolenbrander Br died at home on Wednesday morning November 14 1946 at 4 20 in his 83rd year born in the Netherlands February 6 1863 he lived in Wiscon and near Pella most of his life married Wilhelmina De Bruin 1889 and Cornelia M Hollebrands 1900 survives with ten children two infants predeceased him twenty eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren he was a long time member of the Third Reformed Church serving seven years as deacon and 41 years as elder funeral held Saturday November 17 1945 at 1 30 pm at the Third Reformed Church with Rev L J Borst officiating burial in Black Oak Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Kolenbrander
Netherlands
Wiscon
Pella
Wilhelmina de Bruin
Johanna
A. A. Ver Meer
Rachel
Wm. van Dusseldorp
Cornelia M. Hollebrands
Fling
Henry
Middleburg
Jonas
Angeline
Wm, van Rheenen
William
Ada
Michigan
Jesus
L. J. Borst
Black Oak
Pirst
Gratitude Sent For Help After Loss of G B Kolenbrander
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness to our husband and father G. B. Kolenbrander prior to his passing and for assistance thereafter. Grateful for sympathy and floral tokens from all who expressed support. Mrs. G. B. Kolenbrander
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Kolenbrander
Ed de Vries
Edward De Vries dies at 66 in Mt Pleasant
Edward De Vries born March 31 1879 near Otley Town, died November 18 1945 at State Hospital Mt. Pleasant. Married February 26 1901 to Sarah Van Wyngarden. survivors include Louis Des Moines Marion Sally and Margaret at home. Four grandchildren two brothers Gerrit James and sister Mrs M Kaldenberg. Funeral Wednesday November 21 1945 at Van Dyk Funeral Home at 1 30 p m Rev Haverkamp officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward de Vries
Anna de Vries
Margaret Duninck
Otley
Mt. Pleasant
Sarah van Wyngarden
Louis de Vries
Des Moines
Marion de Vries
Pella
Ralph Moes
Sally
Margaret
Acknowledgment of Sympathy for De Vries Family
The De Vries family thanks all who assisted after the death of husband and father Ed De Vries. They express gratitude for expressed sympathy and floral tokens from friends and neighbors.
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Bureau
Ver Ploeg
Roordas
Aid
Henry Roorda
Union Street
Wilbur Ramer
John Willemsen
Dew Ramer
Henry Wellemsen
Gerrit Klein
Ren
Jake Klein
John Vanden Berg
Dave van Haaften
Myrna
Pella Legion Hall
Hn R. Valt
Lila
William Vriezelaar
Mortimer Goodwin
Mexico
John Vriezelaar
Gladys Klein
Summit Strivers 4-Il
Legion Auxiliary
Bert van Ee
van Ee
Flint Ridge School
Donald Bogaards
Dolly
Leona Louwsma
Lem Haskins
Dale Bogaards
Simon Steenhoek
Glenn ‘Borgman
Arthur Glenn Kuiper
Eugene, Gosselink
Carl de Goey
Viano
Ruth Pippel
Arthur Rooky
Harley Kuiper
Efe Pleima
Nancy Kuiper
Maxine Louwsma
Wilma Vroegh
Arie van de Voort
Aleatha van Rheenen
Fie Pleima
Robert Borgman
Harry Pippel
Marvin Vande Voort
Donald Gosselink
Mr. Sun
Peter Pipper
William van Rheenen
Violet
Alatha
Martin Plema
Cornelia Hospers
Yellowstone National Park
Gerrit Roorda
Harvey
Frank Spencer
Pauline
Wiley Beaver
Clayton Brooks
William Nichols
Harold
Jerry
Marjorie Jordan
Xon Larry
Herman Swank
Junior Wyngarden
Judy
Punkie
Kendell Bennett
Cleo
Catherine
Jimmie
Ernest Laren
Marjorie
Alice
Richard Roorda
Wayne
Gary
Davenport
Ethel Scott
Edward Hiemstra
Harvey Miller
Lohengrin
Edd Scribner
Ralph de Booy
Carl Schwin
Mary Bieshaar
Bernice Wilfong
Grace Rexroth
Harry Hiemstra
Emma Hiemstra
Andrew Hiemstra
Prairie City
Roy van Vark
Virginia
Marvin Lee Hiemstra
James Minter
John and
Mearle
Marysville
Dora Gruwell
Ottumwa
Andrew Minter
Albia
John Rexroth
Ed Scribner
University Park
Hiemstra
Rock OF Ages Broadcast
KFJB
Holland
The
Christian Reformed Churches of
Central
F. M. Frush
Pella, Iowa
Boston Blackie
Lynn Merrick
Chester Morris
Ida Lupino
Sydney Greenstreet
Katharine Hepburn
Lucille Ball
Keenan
Spencer Tracy
Army Birdmen
Wynn
Felix
Nob Hill
Lassie
Lucretia Ann Vos
Cpl
Arnold Bogaard
Third Reformed Church
Ft. Worth
Texas
Pedery
Ensign
Vernon Weidmaier
Tha van Berkam O Palla
St. John's Church
Elsie Intveld
Mia
Nellie de Cook
Sigourney
Thelma van Hemert
Helene Welle
Martha Intveld MacDonald
United Nations Organization
Veenstra Appliance Co
Our
NAVY
Navy Melton
Rexall
Rex Mentho Inhaler
Rexall Drug Store
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