Vander Werffs to Celebrate 25th Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Bert Vander Werff will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday October 20 1951 with open house at their home from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm Mrs N Vander Ploeg hosted a party last week Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs D R Gosselink from Englewood California with nineteen ladies attending and a lunch served.
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Vander Werffs
Bert Vander Werff
N. Vander Ploeg
D. R. Gosselink
Englewood
California
Ed van Zante
Near Pella
G. G. Klyn
Pella
Harry Mathes
Joyce
Wilbur
Montezuma
Donald Sarver
Lloyd Denny
Roger Gene
Rose Hill
Elmer Leech
Clifford Cook
Harold Benson
H. Langstraat
Jeanette van Arkel
Oskaloosa
Sand Ridge Community Club first meeting of year 1951 52
The Sand Ridge Community Club opened its 1951 52 season at the school house with President Mrs Paul Banstra welcoming members and introducing teacher Mrs Dale Gosselink. Guests shared in slides from Niagara Falls Ozarks and National Parks as treasurer Mrs Simon Ter Louw reported $1.99 on hand.
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Sand Ridge Community Club
Paul Bandstra
Dale Gosselink
Arie van Englehoven
Clarence van Gorp
Vernon van Gorp
Simon Ter Louw
Peter J. Zwank
Iowa Safety Commission
Sand Ridge
Victory Strivers 4-H Club Holds September Meeting
The Victory Strivers 4-H Club met at Mrs. J Menninga's home on September 17 1951. Marjenn Gosselink opened the meeting at 8 00. Three new members Arlene Tuinstra Patricia Rietveld and Joan Nollen were welcomed. Officers for the coming year were elected Pres Doris Van Zomeren Vice president Carol Veenstra Marjean Gosselink Arlene Tuinstra. Gosselink and Van Zomeren demonstrated Travel the Milky Way for the Dairy Congress at Waterloo on October 2. A lunch followed. Amvet Auxiliary members will meet October 26 at 45 o'clock at Mrs H H Sadler's home.
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Victory Strivers 4-H
Arlene Tuinstra
Marjean Gosselink
Doris van Zomeren
Waterloo
Portergrove Aid Meeting at Mrs Ira P De Cook Home
Portergrove Aid will gather at the residence of Mrs Ira P De Cook on October 23 noting a date change. The meeting location is the De Cook home and attendees are advised of the new scheduling details.
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Portergrove Aid
Ira P. de Cook
Good Posture Wards Off Fatigue And Inefficiency
Margaret Liston of Town State's Home Management Department advocates proper body mechanics to reduce fatigue and boost efficiency. She instructs lifting with leg muscles, using full body weight, and sitting upright with feet flat. She stresses practicing relaxation as an art, noting the benefits of training the body for daily tasks.
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Margaret Liston
Home Management Department
Town State
Miss Liston
Pussy Cat
Obituary for Harry Donal Known as Jack in Iowa
Harry Donal age 67 died at his home in New Sharon Iowa on Monday October 8 funeral services were held October 10 at the Garden Chapel in Pella with Rev A Haverkamp officiating and burial in Oakwood cemetery a longer life story will appear in The Chronicle on October 18
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Harry
Jack
Mrs Elka Vande Rovaart dies in Oskaloosa aged 84
Mrs Elka Vande Rovaart aged 84 died at Martin Nursing Home in Oskaloosa on Wednesday October 10. Funeral services are set for Friday October 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Van Dyk Funeral Home. A fuller obituary will run in The Chronicle on October 18.
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Elka Vande Rovaart
Martin Nursing Home
Oskaloosa
van Dyk
Vande Rovaart
Check Label When Buying Wool Coat
Opal Roberson of Town State College warns buyers to verify garment labels rather than be fooled by grand labels. A coat labeled 100 percent all wool may still be a mix or recycled material, so ask what kind of wool and what terms mean before purchasing.
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Opal Roberson
Town State College
Unusual Mo hammedan preacher to speak at Gospel Hall
Mr M Ksara, born in Mo hammedan background, will preach at the Gospel Hall on Friday October 12 at 7 30 pm. He was saved 23 years ago and now conveys the gospel and Christ crucified. He will show pictures of places he has preached. Everyone welcome.
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M. Ksara
Gospel Hall
Ksara
Anthony Haverkamp Service Schedule
Anthony Haverkamp ministering with Sunday School at 9:30 am and morning worship titled Incob Receives the Promise. Evening praise at 7:30 pm features Treasures On Earth or Treasures In Heaven. Junior and Senior Endeavor meetings at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm, midweek prayer and praise at 7:30 pm.
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Anthony Haverkamp
Incob
Earth
Heaven
Christian Endeavor
Senior Christian Endeavor
Sunday Services With Guest Pastor at Local Church
The 9:30 Bible School Hour discusses Jacob and the Promise with a 10:45 morning service. Evening programs include Junior C E at 6:30, Intermediate C E at 6:30, and the Sunday Eve service at 7:30 led by guest Rev. Charles Dumville of Knoxville, Iowa. Temple Time radio broadcast at 2:00 pm from station KXEL.
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Jacob
Senool
College
Charles Dumville
Knoxville
Towa
Third Church
Temple Time
Reformed Church In America
KXEL
Waterloo
Town
Harland Steele
Second Reformed Church Services and Students
Edward H. Tanis, Minister leads a Sunday School at any age group with a 6:30 evening Adult and Youth program. The notice lists intermediate class and senior class activities under church schedule.
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Edward H. Tanis
Church of the Open Bible Weekly Services
Rev and Mrs C O Anderson preside with services at 9 45 Sunday School on progress with the national standard, 11 00 morning worship, 3 30 Overcomers Hour, and 5 Evangelistic service. Dorcas Group meets all day sewing for missionary fields.
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C. 0. Anderson
Overcomers
Doreas Group
St Mary Catholic Church Mass Times on Sundays
A community notice lists Mass at St Mary Catholic Church every Sunday morning at 8:00 o clock, inviting parishioners to attend.
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ST. Mary Catholic Church
Lost Leg After Hot Water Heater Blast
Mrs Wilson Miller of Sigourney lost a leg in an explosion caused by steam when she started a fire in the laundry stove. The injury led to amputation at the Oskaloosa hospital.
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Mra. Wilson Miller
Sigourney
Oskaloosa Hospital
Wool fibers from worn garments and warmth
The text explains that discarded wool may wear well but fibers are shorter and more compact from reworking. This reduces air space for warmth and can feel harsher, though durability remains.
Ironing Rayon: Heat Control Tips From ISU Expert
Iowa State College specialist Lucille Rea offers rayon ironing guidance. Regulate iron heat, start warm and gradually increase, then keep at that level with on off cycles. Iron on wrong side to preserve texture, use a lightweight press cloth for collars and thick areas, and avoid pulling.
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Iowa State College
Lucille Rea
Rea
Careful ironing to avoid shiny grease spots on dark fabrics
The article warns that soap residue on fabric from insufficient rinsing can leave shiny grease spots, which show more on dark colors. Miss Rea cautions to be careful when ironing dark rayon to prevent staining and shine.
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Rea
Fall Suits Feature Feminine Look and Clever Details
The article outlines fall suit trends with short jackets, slim skirts, and feminine touches. Fuller hips are achieved by longer skirts, pockets, or padding, while jackets range from boxy to belted and double breasted. Satin trims, velvet accents, and taffeta linings add flair. Materials include rayon faille, wools, velvets, and blends. The jacket dress also appears as a versatile suit option.
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Elsie Williams
Town State College
Doe deer found dead near Griswold farm after fence jump
A 200 pound female deer was discovered on the Orlo Dean farm near Griswold. The animal apparently died after attempting to jump a fence, hind feet entangled. It had been dead several days when found.
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Orlo Dean Farm
Griswold
Soldiers' Addresses Including Pvt De Bruin in California
Address lines list Pvt Marvin J De Bruin of the 20th Battalion with A.P.O. number 957 care of the Postmaster San Francisco California and another entry for AAS AWN Postmaster Washington. The fragment notes postal routing for military personnel during wartime.
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Marvin J. de Bruin
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