Local Notes and Moves Highlight Port Arthur Area
Community whispers highlight moves including Mr and Mrs Albert Dykstra relocation to West Washington Street and Tuesday roof fire on South Main Street causing considerable damage. Apprentices Irwin J Lubbers Jr on Navy leave and Dr Allison Vanden Berg finishing medical studies. Pastor A A Swanson to join Pella Baptist Church. screen advice offered for ill rooms using hinged building board pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred V
South Main S
Albert Dykstra
Independence Street
West Washington St
Marion van Houweling
Newton
Irwin J. Lubbers Jr
Bob
Irwin Lubbers
Navy
Yale University
New Haven
Allison Vanden Berg
R. J. Vanden Berg
Unty Hospital
Ann Arbor
Mich
Alfred Va der Ploer
4Th Street
Port Arthur
Texas
Richard. Weim
van der Ploerloer
Wisconsin
A. A. Swanson
Duluth
Minnesota
Pella Baptist Church
Pella
Phillipus Olivier obituary and funeral details
Phillipus Olivier, 70, retired to Pella after a long life in the Reformed churches. Survived by three daughters Kool and Mrs Bert Vande Voort of Pella and Mrs Otto Wynsteker of Otley, 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral Friday October 22 1943 at 3 00 p m First Christian Reformed Church with a 1 00 p m prayer service at Co operative Home for Funerals. Rev John Vander Ploeg officiated. Oakwood cemetery burial. Family thanks friends for acts of kindness and special thanks to Reverend John Vander for words of sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oetober
Prospero
Pella
Aen
Kool
Bert Vande Voort
Otto Wynsteker
Otley
First
Christian Reformed Church
Co-operative Home
John Vander Ploeg
Oakwood Cemetery
A Boy Scout Is Thrifty
A true Boy Scout does not destroy property. He works faithfully, wastes nothing, and makes the best use of his opportunities. He saves his money, so that he may pay his own way, be generous to those in need, and helpful to worthy objects. He may work for pay, but must not receive tips for courtesies or Good Turns.
John Vrolyk Born in South Holland Returns to Pella Years Later
John Vrolyk was born July 15, 1856, in Wourden, South Holland, Netherlands. He grew up in Montfoort and married Abra Zouteman in 1882, producing a son named Abraham. After his wife’s death, he emigrated to America and settled in Pella, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vrolyk
Wourden
South Holland
Netherlands
Montfoort
Abra Zouteman
Abraham Vrolyk
America
Pella
Card of Thanks for Grieving Family and Service
In her departure and four sons express gratitude for support after sorrow. Funeral services were held at 143, with interment conducted in a Christian manner. The Vander family thanks friends for prayers and condolences during this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Gradus
Eld
Christian J. Vander
Fragmented Public Notice Improves Noisy River Mooring
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a public mooring site at 1409 ath Park and a date in October. It references a person or group and hints at a routine public notice about mooring arrangements, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
Fire Hazards in the Basement Exposed in Report
A report highlights basement fire hazards including wiring, storage risks, and ventilation concerns. Inspectors urge residents to remove flammable clutter, install proper extinguishers, and ensure exits are accessible to reduce potential house fires.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Gaffney
Chicago
Misa Hattie Weoford
Minois
Pelia
Adrian Lubherden
Tome
Tomother
VAW de Bescon
P. van
FOP
United States War
Mary Jane Braafhart
Harry Braafhart
Oskaloosa Street
Mary Jane
Denny Carpenter
Sandra Kay Koopman
Connie Sue Schippers
Darlene Braafhart
Harry J
Sandra Kay Sela
Mary Lou Ten Hazen
Sherrie Ann Koopman
Sara Davis
Eldora Ruth Buwalda
Vivian Kay de Heus
Mary Louw Shepherd
Margy Dingeman
Anne Balstadt
Delores Dingeman
Ardis van Rees
Gamble
New Life
Atlas
Gamble Stries
DU Pree
Hiemstra Infant
Mary van Gorp
Tery
Phillipus Olivier
Phillippus Olivier
John Vander
BOY Scout
Mrs
P. Vander Beek
Missouri
Dear Fries
Ile
College
Fairgrounds Sales Company
Knoxville, Iowa
Poland
China
Gysbert Groenenboom
Lisk-Wymore, Audts
Tom Brown
Vogelaar’s
Mahaska County
Eleter RN
Cary Vogelaar
Ben
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