Henry J Bensink celebrated 72nd birthday with family gathering
Families gathered at Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Bensink home on Monday evening November 18 to honor Henry J Bensink on his 72nd birthday and welcome home grandson John Henry Engbers after 18 months service. Guests included Arie Engbers Ned Bensink and many relatives with lively visiting and games and a Ma Bensink served refreshments.
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Henry J. Bensink
H. J. Bensink
Mr. Bensink
John Henry Engbers
U. S
Grandma Bensink
Arie Engbers
John Henry
Junior
Ernest
Ned Bensink
Henry Arthur
Marjérie
Ruth
Darlene
M John van Andel
M Gerald van Andel
Case Walster
Marcie
Vivian
Jerry
Marvin Engbers
Cornelia Hackett
Edward Roorda
Arthur van Haaften
Will de Vries
Clores
Martin Vink
Ernest van Haaften
Henry
Gerrit Buyert
Bastian Goemaat
Ben Rozendaal
Simon Koopman
Mary Koopman
Henry Buyert
Barbara
Donald
Robert
Robert Wallace
Gary Jay
Pella
Howard Clark
Constance and
Wayne
Knoxville
Kryn Buyert
Oskaloosa
Wilma de Cook
Ed. Hiemstra
Jerold Vogelaar
Appollos Ter Louw
Lois
Lloyd van Zante
Mobert van de Wall
Harold ¥. Hart
Gladys Pethoven
Dorothy V Vander Linden
Richarda Lautenbach
Bernie
Johnny Vos
Gilbert Steenbock
Wilma van Gilst
Roorda Anniversary and Local Thanksgiving Events
Mr and Mrs Henry Roorda of 511 Union Street celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary with family members including John Ada Andy Gerrit Roor da and Betty St worth plus others. A combined birthday and Thanksgiving dinner honored Mrs Peter E Bloem and Melvin Bloem awaiting discharge. Plea Sant Ridge school hosted a Thanksgiving program with songs recitals and a large audience, followed by a free lunch for about 140 neighbors and guests. Masonic Club activities were noted across Eddyville Oskaloosa and Tri-Luminar Lodge with multiple Third Degree events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Roorda
Union Street
John Roorda
Ada
Andy Roorda
Pella
Gerrit Roorda
Harvey
Betty Stworth
Molly
Jimmy
Jeanette
Marion
Knoxville
Paul Bandstra
Peter E. Bloem
Melvin Bloem
Melvin
Leona
Sara Schinkel
Elmer Bloem
Dewayne
Marvin
Bert
Alvin
John Drost
Ley
Dial
Pearl Bogaards
Elsie Blom
Paul Blom
Edgar van Arkel
Rene de Bruin
Hattie van Cleave
Masonic Club
Eddyville
Tracy
Tri-Luminar Lodge
Oskaloosa
Masonic Lodge
Fifty Seven Women Attend First Homemaking Class
Fifty seven women gathered in the High School sewing room for the season’s first Adult Homemaking Class meeting. Officers elected included President Mrs M M Dockendorff Vice President Mrs A Root Secretary-treasurer Miss Doris Lee and Scribe Mrs J Wisse. A demonstration on inexpensive party favors followed and coffee was served by students from the Homemaking Department. Next meeting December 2 will cover Christmas centerpieces with nursery care provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Dockendorff
A. Root
Doris Lee
J. Wisse
Theresa Nieburg
Lorraine DeHaan
Ardith van Houweling
Helen van Zee
Dixie Balstad
Obituary for Newton Van Maren and separate memorial for Mrs Van der Molen
Newton Van Maren of Pella Iowa born April 23 1866 married Etta Augustine later died November 18 1946 Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Iowa aged 81 years 6 months 25 days Funeral services held November 20 1946 at Van Dyk Funeral Home interment Oakwood Cemetery He survived by widow Etta three sons Henry Ray Newton Paul and Harold W and six grandchildren plus two brothers other relatives and friends Also memorial notes a separate obituary for Mrs Van der Molen who joined Peoria Christian Reformed Church and expressed faith before death with funeral held January 1 at Peoria cemetery with Rev J Mulder officiating and a hymn excerpt about Redeemer life and eternal home.
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Clarence
Etta (Augustine) van Maren
Pella
Henry Ray van Maren
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Newton Paul van Maren
Omaha
Nebraska
Harold W. van Maren
Denver
Colorado
Henrietta van Maren
Iowa
Mr. van Maren
Raed
Towa
van Dyk
Wm. G. Winstead
Oakwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Newton Van Maren
We thank neighbors and friends who cared for our husband father and brother Newton Van Maren during illness and after his death. We gratefully acknowledge expressions of sympathy condolence and flowers as tokens of respect and regard.
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Newton van Maren
Mrs Tillie Vander Molen obituary notice in Peoria
Tillie Vander Molen nee Ozinga was born May 21 1890 in Butrem Friesland Netherlands and died November 18 1946 in Peoria at 66 years. She married Martin Vander Melen February 1 1912. he died March 26 1932. Survived by five sons and four daughters: Margaret Cornelius Boeventyn Jacob Ben Willem Cecil Anna Louis Rachel Martena.
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Tillie Vander Molen
Margaret
Cornelius Boovelyn
Jacob
Ben
Willem
Cecil
Anna
Louis
Rachel
Martena
Family thanks friends for support after Mrs Vander Melen
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for thoughtful acts during Mrs. Tillie Vander Melen illness and after her death. They also thank all who offered sympathy by words and actions.
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Tillie Vander Melen
William J Van Hemert dies after long illness in Knoxville
William John Van Hemert 61 of Knoxville Iowa died Friday November 22 1946 after a lingering illness at Collins Memorial Hospital He was born November 30 1884 in Salt Bommel Netherlands and moved to America sixty years ago settling in Pella He married Grace Kamerick February 23 1910 in Pella and they had two children Marion and Joyce He leaves three brothers and three sisters and three grandchildren He was a farmer and longtime member of the Christian Union Church Funeral services were held November 26 1946 at 2 00 pm from the Cooperative Home for Funerals with Rev William Winstead officiating and burial in Oakwood cemetery.
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William John van Temert
Collins Memorial Hospital
Knoxville
Iowa
Marcellus van Hemert
Salt Bommel
Nether
America
Pella
Grace Kamerick
Annie Sluykuis
Peter
Marion
Joyce
John
Jim
Neal
Gerrit. Schuttinga
Grady
Velthuizen
Prairie City
Abe den Adel
van Hemert
Christian Union Church
N. D. Gordon
Co-operative Home For
William Winstead
Oakwood Cemetery
Gratitude for support after William J. Van Hemert's death
The children, brothers and sisters thank neighbors who cared for our father and brother William J. Van Hemert during his long illness. We are grateful to all who helped after his death, expressed sympathy, and sent flowers as tokens of regard.
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William J. van Hemert
Mrs Abraham Bogaards obituary notice
Christine Bogaards born October 3 1906 on a farm near Pella Iowa died November 19 1946 at home near Knox ville Iowa. Married January 29 1929 to Abraham Bogaards. Funeral from Van Dyk Funeral Home Pella at 1 30 pm Friday November 22 Rev A Haverkamp officiating Interment Lam Cemetery.
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Christine Bogaards
Marie Rietveld
Martinus Sels
Pella
Iowa
Knoxville
Abraham Bogaards
Page
Jesus Christ
Ith
First Reformed Church
Towa
Trapper Found After Plane Sighting Fatal Collision
Ehrn, son of John Carbough of Little Sioux, was killed by a train near the Boyer River. A rapid search for Mr. Carbough, known to be on a trapping expedition, followed telephone checks with river residents. Leland McMahon, a Denison flyer, located the trapper along the river bank.
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Ehrn
John Carbough
Little Sioux
Mr. Carbough
Boyer River
Leland McMahon
Denison
Lost Arm in Hunting Mishap at Libertyville
Melvin Riss of Libertyville lost his right arm when a shotgun discharged while his arm was across the muzzle in a hunting accident. The incident occurred recently and is under investigation by local authorities.
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Melvin Riss
Libertyville
Thanking neighbors for support after loss of Christena Bogaards
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and assistance after the death of Mrs. Christena Bogaards. The family appreciates expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received during their bereavement.
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Christena Bogaards
Tree light blast injures man and prompts safety check
A Christmas tree light blast caused the loss of an arm and severe injuries to Melvin's left hand with two fingers amputated. The incident underscores the need to inspect holiday lights for flaws to keep homes safe during the season.
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Melvin
Santa Claus
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Gobble Gobblers School
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Elsie
Shirley
Larry
Pearl
Arvin
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van Zante
L. M. van Zante
Richard Steenhock
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M. Schakel
Gradus
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Ray de Haan
Harry Kuiper
Harris Lee
L. Vander Streek
Nettie
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G. Vander Beek
Jake Schakel
Sobituary
Henry van Maren
Etta M. Augustine
Lewis Ozinga
Netherlands
Newt van Maren
Just
Crest High Axminster Wool Rugs
Joe Stientjes
Mrs. Abraham Bogaards
Lautenbach & Ver Dught Phone
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Otetiender
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Temmey
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