Anniversaire Celebrations and Local Socials Highlight Weekend
Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Smith hosted relatives from Grinnell Newburg Lynnville Sully and Pella for Esther Smiths seventy ninth birthday anniversary at the Chester neighborhood home. Numerous friends attended including Perry Renaud and daughter Coleen Mae from Pella. The event featured visiting, reminiscing and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
Chester
Sully
Esther Smith
Smith
Grinnell
Newburg
Lynnville
Pella
Perry Renaud
Coleen Mae
September Household Hints and Easy Sandwich Recipes
A collection of simple cleanup tips and tasty vegetable sandwich ideas for September gatherings. Includes egg white wipe for gum removal, mushroom and bean sandwiches, salmon with tartar sauce, tomato and summer squash frying, measuring egg beater use, and a peach bake with cream.
Central college societies host reception for new students
Dr and Mrs C Aschenbrenner and guests hosted dinners for Des Moines visitors and local families including Dr H C Payne and Mrs Pax. Bethany Aid society and several clubs held social gatherings. Central college societies gave a welcome reception for new students at the gym with booths, punch and a program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W
Y. M
Central
Harold Schut
Alvin Hook
Dave Davids
Charles van Viet
Belle
Avalon
Edward Vander Ploeg
Willard Langerak
Martin Heerema
Miss Weir
Prof
Toma
Hoppers
Kuyper
Eal
Caroline
Helen Booher
Ruth Dykstra
Harold Schul
Fall Fashions 1932 Cite Cigarette Silhouette Rise
Style reports from fashion centers describe a fall silhouette dominated by cigarette shapes with full dolman sleeves and a narrowed bodice. The trend links modern Miss America 1982 tastes to earlier eras, noting sleeves create an eight inch wide front and back line for a straight, youthful look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashion
Risa Amerson
Atyles
Dolman
Mizpah Guild Hosts Meeting at Mrs Rhynsburger Home
The Mizpah Guild of the Second Reformed church met Monday evening at Mrs H J Rhynsburger’s home. In Knoxville, Mrs Russel Van Zante visited Tuesday at her sister Mrs Neal Van Hemert’s home. Mrs Van Hemert hosted the Knoxville Legion Auxiliary unit in the afternoon. Mrs Chas Le Cocq entertained the Eldeen club Tuesday afternoon with needlework and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Club
F. M. Frush
John Leffers
George Stout
J. F. Dykstra
George Gezel
G. G. Gaass
J. Ulrich
G. Vogelaar
Cornie’ van Domsel
Anna Tysseling
Burnice Blommers
Marie Smith
Main Street
Bridge
P. E
J. J. Sybenga
Bertha Black
L. F. Et
Hugo “Uyper
Hattie van Cleave
Clair Anderson
Des Moines
Leona Reuyers
Verda Vander Pol
Cornelia Wilson
Marie Lefeber
H. C. Wormhoudt
D. C. van Zante
Earl Black
Ed Cook
Anthony Hospers
Chicago
Cornelia Hospers
The
Second Reformed Church
H. J. Rhynsburger
Knoxville
Russel van Zante
Neal van Hemert
van Hemert
Legion Auxilary
Eldeen Club
Chas. le Cocq
Inquiring Reporter Asks About Returning To Early Mail Carriers
The weekly Inquiring Reporter feature asks five questions about forest life and the old mail carrying days. Readers are invited to share views on nostalgia, work, and changes since those times.
Reflections on Rural Mail Service Then and Now
Elder carriers compare early days to modern service noting harsher roads and horse era hardships versus improved vehicles and faster routes. They recall rutted paths, dredging Skun river, and long walks, while weighing costs of fuel against reliability and speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Meppelink
van Hemert
Uncle Sam
Jacob van Wyke
Skun
Rural mail service shift from horse to car praised
The speaker reflects on switching from team drawn carriages to cars for mail delivery, noting weather hardships, long hours previously, and the efficiency of motor service. He argues rural carriers now provide faster service, reduces daily work, and believes patrons prefer current methods over eight to twelve hour old routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kersbergen
Activities of City Churches at Third Reformed
The morning communion service will begin at 10 30 with Sacrament of Holy Communion. Morning and afternoon activities include The Purpose for which Christ Gave Himself for us and The Far Look. Mrs James Ei Graham of the Woman's Board of Domestic Missions will speak. Evening program titled The Far Look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
James Ei. Graham
Woman's Board of Domestic Missions
Second Reformed and Baptist Sunday Services Notice
Sunday school at 9 30 a m with morning communion at 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m Rev W J Van Kersen D D to conduct communion and preach with a stereo optical lecture Monday Sept 26 A silver collection The Baptist Rally Day strong in Sunday school at 9 30 morning service 10 45 sermon Multiplying the Church 6 30 P Y U service and 7 30 sermon Investing In Wisdom for young people and students of the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed
W. J. van Kersen
D.D
van Kersen
Second Reformed Church
Baptist Sunday School
Church B. Y. P. U
Classis Pella convenes fall session in Sully
Classis Pella met in regular fall session at the Reformed church in Sully on Tuesday morning September 20 and adjourned the same evening. Rev Bernard Muyskens led devotions and spoke of the lost sheep. a public diving service featured a Classical sermon on winning souls. Rev William J Van Ersen delivered a talk on missions, with Rev Edw Huibregtse presiding and Rev Gerrit Menning as temporary clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Classis
Muyskens
Wm. J. van Kersen
Pella
Edw. Huibregtse
Prairie City
Gerrit Menning
More and Less Exchange Delivers Odd Parable Poem
A fragmentary verse lists contrasts such as More boost-less booze, More four-legged hogs-less two-legged hogs, and More homes-less houses, pairing absurd oppositions to critique society. Repeated lines evoke scarcity and absence as moral theater.
Classis discusses outreach and church extension plans
Rev. George Mennenga serves as Stated Clerk while routine business fills most of the agenda. Committees are appointed to explore new fields for extension work. Appeals by Dre, Wesselink and Van Kersen highlight forest ministry support. J A De Jong elected to Church Extension Committee. Elder H W Pietenpol named Classical Agent. Sessions praised for profitability and instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mennenga
Classis
Dre
Wesselink
van Kersen
J. A. de Jong
H. W. Pietenpol
Sully Church
Smell of tableaux At church sociable shocks auntie
An old lady attends a church sociable where she overhears plans for tableaux. She, feeling uneducated yet devout, remarks she could smell the tableaux as she entered. Her remark reflects a humorous clash between piety and social event chatter.
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Gerald Paardekooper
D. J. Wagaman
Lou Wayne
R. C. Woods
Colfax
N. H. Petty
Chariton
C. K. Sheeler
Frank Moul
Dorothy
Ruth
Gene van Zee
Mildred Lubbers
Mary Frances Brower
Miss van Heukelem
Elmwood Inn
G. C. Hubbell
Terrace Hill
Emma Case Moulton
H. E. Foskett
Santa Monica
California
Chiropractic Meeting
Karl Hawkins
Davenport
Southeastern
Adeline Martin
Oskaloosa
John Wesselink
Central College
Iowa
Dr. Wesselink
H. C. Bedford
Samuel le Page
Edgar H. Stranahan
Penn College
John Potter
Miniter
Byron W. Preston
First Reformed Sunday School
P. A. Dunnink
Andrew de Penning
M. W. van Doorninck
Federated Club Meeting
Keuning
Elsa Schilling
N. W. Pietenpol
T. H. Liggett
J. A. Kuyper
L. A. Winter
P. H. Kuyper
Louise Bruce
H. W. Kuyper
Grand Hotel
W. C. Ver Ploeg
A. B. Wormhoudt
Gilbert Boot
W. A. van Vark
Kennedy
Old Homestead
H. C. McDowell
Omaha
M. Paardekooper
Betty Webster
Ege Beater
C. Aschenbrenner
J. H. Cochrane
H. C. Payne
Lenora Scholte
C. S. Pax
Bethany Aid Society
John Ter Louw
Oskella
Bridge Club
Oskella Club
Wilma Vande Voort
League For Service
League For Service of the ‘Third Reformed Church
A. van Zee
Atwatter Kent
Atwater Kent
Nebeam
van den Berg
Marion County
S. N. van Vliet
Stubenrauch
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