Society notes from women’s groups in Bethany and Third Reformed
The Bethany Willing Workers Society held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Dick Ver Ploeg’s home with fourteen members and one visitor. Officers were elected including president Bert Van Hemert and vice president John E. Terlouw. The M E Circle gathered at Mrs. Alice Hoeksema’s on Oct 3 with 13 members and 5 visitors, sharing devotions, a hymn sing, and pledges, planning for next month. Third Reformed Church Ladies’ Aid met Oct 5 at 12:30 for a pot luck dinner in honor of retiring president Henrietta Walster, followed by annual business and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Willing Workers Society
Dick Ver Ploeg
Irene Zwank
Andrew Terlouw
Japan
Winnebago Mission Field
Bert van Hemert
John E. Terlouw
Peter Zwank
Clarence van Gorp
John Boot
Virgil Boot
Peter Swank
Marvin Swank
Len van Genderen
Clarence Boot
Simon Terlouw
Wendell Ver Ploeg
Armour Boot
M. E. Circle
Alice Hoeksema
Margaret Klyn
Ahon
Betty van Weelden
Ladies’ Aid of
Third Reformed Church
Henrietta Walster
Surprise showers honor Jo Ann Veenstra at family home
A joyous surprise birthday party and bridal shower for Jo Ann Veenstra took place Friday night August 29 at her parents home. Guests enjoyed games and gifts under pink and turquoise decor, followed by a light lunch. An additional shower occurred September 20 at Mrs. Wilbur J. Veenstra’s home with turquoise pink decor, umbrella centerpiece, and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Veenstra
John Veenstra
Dena
Ann Bokhoven
Shirley van Zee
Dorothy
Alma
Marinella
Connie Hoksbergen
Anna Mae Vander Wiel
Merle Vander Schaaf
Alena Lois
Margy Ann Nieuwsma
Darlene Kaldenberg
Charlene ‘Spoelstra
Sharon Rae Bandstra
Ruth Kramer
Lavonne de Kock
Deloras Ver’ Meer
Pearl
Shirley Bogaards
Gretta Veenstra
Margeret Tibbock
Friend
Ray Bandstra
Rense Nieuwsma
Clarence Boot
Wilbur J. Veenstra
Wynn Jay
Karen
Jerry _ Uitermarkt
Carroll Boot
John W. Veenstra
Duane van Haften
Arthur F. Uitermarkt
Margaret Wassen
Gladys Ver Meer
Kathleen
Sandra de Haan
Delwin Vanden Linden
Vernon van Gorp
Arthur Ustermarkt
Mesdames
Ross van Wyk
Delwin Vander Linden
Paul Nieuwsma
G. G. Andringa
Arie van Engelhoven
Ha Nieuwsma
Randy
Gel”mer Nieuwsma
Alenna Niewsma
Lambert Veenstra
Bill Rouw
Kenneth van Gent
Neal de Ronde
Kindergarten Group at Lincoln Building Plans for Next Year
Miss Hafferty, a qualified supervisor, intends to teach kindergarten next year at Lincoln Building. She will oversee naps, story hour, play, and recess, with milk lunches served. She also works as receptionist in the afternoon, making her duties more than baby sitting. She boards the bus for Central around 3 30 to ensure each child heads home correctly after a busy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hafferty
Lincoln
Afernoon
Miss Halferty
Central
Arts Festival Draws Iowa Talent October 18
The state-wide Fine Arts Festival sponsored by the Towa Federation of Women’s Clubs unfolds October 18 at Memorial Union, Iowa State College Ames. Registration opens 9:00 a.m. with events and exhibits including art, poetry, drama, crafts, literature and music. Notable features include lectures by Leonard Cole of Drake University and Mrs. Leo A. Hoegh, a sidewalk art fair, watercolors by Dwight Kirsch, and a production from the Iowa City Women’s Club The Madwoman of Chaillot. The day ends with a folk festival directed by Mrs. Carl jot Waterloo and the Waterloo Club, with clubwomen from across Iowa participating. Proceeds include sales of poetry books and handicrafts, and a luncheon is to be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Federation of Women's Clubs
Memorial Union
Towa State College
Ames
Pam
Iowa
Governor’s Mansion
Dwight Kirsch
Art Center
Bucknell
Cedar Rapids
Miss Toman
Iowa State College
Iowa City Woman's Club
Chaillot
Dillon Lowell
Fairfield
Carl
Waterloo
Man
Waterloo Club
Loren Reid
Vinton
David Paul
Winterset Bowed in Late Scare by Pella for Loss
In a tense finish Winterset trailed Pella but briefly surged after a fumble recovery at the five yard line. A late Winterset drive stalled near the goal as Pella halted the attempt and held on for the win, leaving fans anxious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Winterset
Frances Halferty Assists Lincoln Kindergartners
Miss Frances Halferty of Charlton and Central College has been employed by the Board to supervise a small group of kindergartners who stay at Lincoln after noon while Mrs Dockendorff leads the Webster group at Webster in the afternoon. These pupils attend the regular morning class at Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Halferty
Chariton and Central College
Lincoln
Dockendorff
Webster
Elde en Club Meets With Mrs Renaud Friday Afternoon
Members of the Elde en Club will meet with Mrs H L Renaud Friday afternoon. The Moonlight Mission Band of the First Reform ed Church will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 with Miss Cornelia Hospers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club
H. L. Renaud
Moonlight Mission Band of the
First Reformed Church
Cornelia, Hospers
Ladies Aid Meeting and Potluck at Van Gorp Home
The Ladies Aid plans a potluck supper at 6 30 Friday evening at the home of Mrs Pearl Van Gorp with co hostesses Mrs Rose Frush and Miss Hattie Vander Meulen. Mrs Cody Vander Linden leads the program with Rev Ward giving devotions. Co hostess Mrs Ella Titma will assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Frush
Pearl van Gorp
Hattie Vander Meulen
Cody Vander Linden
Ella Titma
Ward
College Girls to Present Program to Federated Women
Central College Home Economics Club presents Living in Style at the Woman's Federated Club meeting on Tuesday October 16 at 8 PM in the Second Reformed Church parlors. The event is supervised by Miss Mina Baker with the executive board meeting beforehand. Mrs. Max Hoeksema chairs the hostess committee.
4 H Club Party At Memorial Hall Knoxville
4 H members and guests are invited to a party at Memorial Hall in Knoxville on Saturday night October 13 at 7 30. 1955 56 officers and 1956 57 new girls officers will lead activities. Boys hold elections and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Knoxville
4-H
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Ford
Ulrich Motor
Ulrich Motor Co
Cyberloun
Bethany
Ver Ploeg
Ladies’ Aid
Frances Halfertyer
Carol Vander Y Swank
Bryce van Vark
Hafferty
Wall
Helen Wichhart
Ker
Debbie van Wyk
Leonard Cole
Drake University
Towa
Leo A. Hoegh
Crafts
Carl City
Art
John Boone
Crais
Forest
Miller
Marvin Brickiterature
W. Canger
Hampton
Merle
ran’He Gay
Econ Ates Bais. i
Vandevoorts
Vandevoort
Procter & Gamble
Brach's
Cele Bog
Box of
Pound Cello
Illinois
Jonathans
Eldeen Club
Moonlight Mission Band
Baptist Ladies Aid
Philather
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