Leighton 4-H Happy Hearts program in town hall
The Leighton Happy Hearts 4-H club conducted a program in Leighton town hall on Friday evening led by Dolores Rempe. Officers installed included Norma Jean De Bruin as president and Marinella Hoksbergen as historian with performances by club members and a brief report from Hoksbergen. A Marion County Council meeting followed in Knoxville with a countywide education note and plans for a teachers mixer square dance.
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Leighton Happy Hearts 4-H
Leighton Town Hall
Dolores Rempe
County 4-1
Happy Hearts Club
Norma Jean de Bruin
Carol Ann Sedrel
Marinella Hoksbergen
Marcia Klein
Elsie de Jong
Nancy de Cook
Alice Ann’ van Zante
Betty Hoksbergen
Faye Westercamp
Karen’ van Heukelem
Betty Synhorst
Eldon Hans
Farm Bureau
Alvin Vander Wilt
Marion County Council
Knoxville
Herman Lord
Muscatine
Marion County Education Association
Thomas
Leo Elthon
Elthon
Harlan Shafer
Webster
Pella
Merel Lee
4-H meeting at Rietveld home and a Newton wedding
The LP.T. 4-H club met at John Rietveld’s home with 18 members and 2 leaders present. John Rietveld spoke on hog lice control. Dwaine Hackett showed slides. Enrollees received baby beeves sheets. A double wedding followed at Reasner Methodist church in Newton as Neil Woody and Mrs. Gladys Steenhoek were married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rietveld
Ralph Ver Ploeg
Marvin Hiemstra
Dwaine Hackett
Gladys Steenhoek
James Steenhoek
Pella
Neil Woody
Harry Woody
Newton
H. B. Fay
Reasner Methodist Church
Lillie Guthrie
Harvey Steenbock
Maurice Woody
Ardelle Woody
Helen Sidenhoek
Judy Woody
Niel Woody
Parsons Co
Woody
Parson's Co
Local club programs feature Thanksgiving readings and songs
Mrs. M G Klein hosted a Thanksgiving program with readings, prayers, and duets by club members including Mrs. Harold Vander Linden, Mrs. John Stursma, and Mrs. Wilbur Stursma. A business meeting led by Mrs. Gerrit Van Zomeren discussed immunization clinics, layette boxes for Bethany Children’s Homes, and refugee aid. 18 members, one visitor, and nine children attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Klein
Harold Vander Linden
Ira Pe
Henry Roozeboom
John Stursma
Wilbur Stursma
Charles
Elmer Klein
Obituary of Mrs Jacob H De Vries 1866 1949
Mrs Jacob H De Vries died Friday November 21 at age 86. Born Martha Vande Meiden June 2 1866 east of Pella she married Jacob H De Vries March 16 1887. Survived by three sons Henry J Des Moines Ir Mrs Elizabeth Wormhoudt Mrs Jeanette Kempkes Philip A De Vries and Carl L De Vries eight grandchildren two great grandchildren and brother Philip Vande Meiden of Pasadena. Funeral November 24 at Van Dyk Funeral Home with Oakwood Cemetery interment.
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Jacob H. de Vries
Martha Vande Meiden
Philip Vande Meiden
Elizabeth van Houelingen
Pella
Marrage
Earl
Henry J. de Vries
Des Moines
Elizabeth Wormhoudt
Jeanette Kempkes
Philip A. de Vries
Carl L. de Vries
North Hollywood
California
Pasadena
Calif
First Reformed Church
van Dyk Funeral
Oakwood Cemetery
Memorial for Mrs. Stouwie of Leighton and Oskaloosa
Charlotte De Jong Stouwie born March 18 1865 in Friesland Netherlands died November 18 1962 at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa Iowa aged 87 and 8 months survived by brother Yelte De Jong Leighton sister Mrs Elizabeth Groendyk Leighton and several nieces and nephews widow of Gerrit Stouwie who died December 16 1922. Funeral November 20 1952 at Leighton Christian Reformed Church with Rev Hiram Vander Klay officiating interment Evergreen Cemetery Leighton.
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Charlotte de Jong
Albert de Jong
Grietje Dykstra
Friesland
Netherlands
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Gerrit Stouwie
Stouwie
America
Yelte de Jong
Pella
Elizabeth Groendyk
Leighton
Leighton Christian Reformed Church
Hiram Vander Klay
Evergreen Cemetery
Obituary for Joe Vander Werff of Reasnor Iowa
Joe Vander Werff born March 14 1898 near Pella Iowa died November 20 1952 at Pella aged 59 years 8 months 6 days He was a farmer on a Reasnor area farm World War I veteran and American Legion member He was survived by brothers Honey Vander Werff of Reasnor Gerrit of Sully and Dick of unspecified location with several siblings earlier deceased including Arie Hattie and Blanco De Vries
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Joe Vander Werff
John Vander Werff
Barbara de Haas
Pella
Iowa
Vander Werff
Reasnor
American Legion
Arie
Hattie
Blanco
Gerrit de Vries
Honey of
Gerrit of
Sully
Indoor Play Paths for Preschoolers Across Ages
The article outlines age specific play ideas for 1 to 2 year olds through 4 to 6 year olds. It highlights safe, creative options like push and pull toys, blocks, peg boards, easels, crayons, picture books, dolls, and simple musical toys to foster exploration, imitation, and fine motor skills while guiding parents on proper introduction and materials.
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Pauline Carroll
Iowa State College Child Development
Funeral Services for Monroe and Neal Held in Pella
Bert Monroe and Neal of Pella had funeral services on Saturday November 22 1952 at 1 30 p m from the Garden Chapel with Reverend A Haverkamp officiating. Military rites by the Pella American Legion post followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Monroe
Bert
Neal
Pella
Garden Chapel
A. Haverkamp
American Legion
Oakwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Joe VanderWerff
To all friends and neighbors who came to our assistance after the death of our dear brother, Joe VanderWerff, we wish to express our thanks. We are grateful to the men of the Legion Post for rendering military honors, to all who expressed sympathy and to those absent flowers as tokens of regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe VanderWerff
Legion Post
Wash Slipcovers Before They Are Too Badly Soiled
Wash and pre treat slipcovers before they stain or fade. Iowa State College specialists advise colorfast, preshrunk fabric, shake and brush loose dust, treat spots, wash 3 to 5 minutes in luke warm water, rinse twice, and air dry in shade.
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Iowa State College Home Management Specialists
Right Pattern for Sewing Nylon For Smooth Edges
Textile and clothing specialists advise choosing a pattern with a soft effect for nylon to prevent puckering. Avoid off grain cutting, use topstitching on crisp lines, and opt for few straight tucks. Use nylon thread, hand wind the bobbin, set loose tensions, and use a fine sharp needle for optimal stitching.
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Iowa State College
Farm Youth in Serious Injuries After Tractor Accident
Emil Kramer a 17 year old farm youth from near Manning is in serious condition at the local hospital after falling on a tractor and being run over by the machine.
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Emil Kramer
Manning
Pilot guided to landing strip by red blinker
Patrolman Robert Janett used the red blinker on his car to lead a lost Army pilot, Charles Hartnett, back to a landing strip in Clermont after his cornfield landing. Hartnett is the son of Chicago Cubs catcher “Gubby” Hartnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Janett
Clermont
Charles Hartnett
Gubby” Hartnett
Chicago
Church Notes and Weekly Schedule at Wildin Pastorate
Church notes outline Sunday School at 0:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:48 a.m. Sermon titled A Man Sent from God. Youth groups at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. sermon The Holy of Holies of Lent Prophesies. Thanksgiving Eve service set for Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. Other events include Sunday school at 11:00 a.m. and midweek lessons Finding Christ in the Book of Joshua with programs Christian Endeavor at 6:80 p.m. and midweek layer meeting on Wednesday at 7:80 p.m.
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Rollin V. Wildin
Serin
Devertheless
Worid
Neve
Christian Endeavor
Christ
Reform Church Notes Evening Service in New York
Fragmentary text from a Reform Church notice in New York mentions an evening service and prayer, with reference to Bermunda Mhchon and J es o maoed a.mt. The legible portion suggests a Tuesday prayer and a general worship schedule, but details are incomplete.
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Reformed Church
Hay Inietet
Bermunda
Church Service Details At Open Church Minister Groen
The Open Church holds a 9 45 am service with Minister Groen and an elder leading a prayer form. A musical program follows at 7 30 pm with a sermon titled What the Bible Teaches About Anti Christ. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7 80 pm.
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Ee Groen
Willan
Umeasige
Pa ‘Oveceensor
Ieee Cca Lal
Bae’ Pecal
THI REFORMED CHURCH SERVICES AND SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Reform Church lists Sunday School at 1:30 PM and Junior C B at 6:30 PM with officers Lylyn Dykstra and other leaders. Evening service welcomes all, radio program Temple Time at 2:00 PM with Radio pastor speaker. Thanksgiving hymn by combined choirs. Congregation extends cordial welcome.
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Jet Redeker
Persice Mito Am
C. B
Olyn Dykstra
Temple
Church In America
AI 88 Verse 10 and Th Sata Erґ Roa Ill Be Used
Fragmentary OCR note mentions AI 88 verse 10 and a reference to Th Sata Erg Roa to be used. No clear event or entities beyond these terms. Summary compiles the readable fragments into a concise item for a regional paper card.
Bible School and the Lord's Supper Theme Declares Faith
Fragmentary notes mention Bible School and the Lord's Supper with references to the Lord and sons. The text is garbled but suggests a religious meeting or sermon theme. No clear dates or entities beyond generic religious terms are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora
Catholic Mass Schedule Appears on Sunday
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Catholic Mass schedule listed for Sundays with early morning timing, indicating a church service routine. Further details on location or exact time are unclear due to incomplete text.
Slander suits filed in Anamosa court
Ruth Bennett of Amber filed four suits for slander in the district court at Anamosa. Total damages requested amount to 40,000 dollars.
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Fr District Court
Anamosa
Ruth Bennett
Amber
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Sunshine Club Meeting
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T.T.T. Society
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Hart
T ‘Church
Church OF the Open
THI Reformed’ Church
Vandevoort
Rose
Morrell
Aurite
Emerald
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Sawyer
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