Sunshine Mission honored by congregation circle
On Thursday evening September 16 the Rev. Vander Ploeg of First Reformed Church was honored by the congregation circle for his service. A program followed by a served meal concluded the event with applause and appreciation for his labors. The gathering strengthened bonds among attendees and highlighted community support for the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vander Ploeg
Sunshine Mission
Congregation Circle
John Vloee
Chri Reformed Church
Vander Ploeg
Church of Holland
Mich
Saul
Wor n's Federated Chile Meeting Opens Year in Pella
The Wor n's Federated Chile met at the New Central on Tuesday afternoon September 21 for the first meeting of the year. A good number attended and several new members were received. Teachers from Pella schools were guests. Mrs. Max Mayer of The Jewish Center Des Moines gave a message titled This is Our Day. Tea was served by hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
Paecaer
War Hertead
Red Cross
Makinis
Soldiers Hospital Fund
Mma Jo Langerak
Ement
Worn
Chile
Pella
Max Mayer
Des Moine
Klein Van Dorland Marriage in Knoxville
Mr and Mrs John Klein of Pella announce the marriage of their granddaughter Gertrude formerly of Oskaloosa to Theo Van Dorland son of Walter Van Dorland of Pella. The wedding occurred in Knoxville on August 0, 1913 with the Peace officiating. The couple will reside at 401 West Second Street Pella. The bride formerly worked at the Pella Coffee Shop. The groom works for Ray De Hane on a farm near Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein-—-Van Dorland
Ohn Klein
Pella
Gertrude
Oskabaty
Theodore van Dorland
Walte van Dorland
Knoxville
Ee of
C. A. Bruce
Arnold Mathes Pella
van Derland
Ray de Hane
We Second Street
Oskaloos Herald
Ver Plogegh Family Reunion at Tingley Iowa
The Verploegh family gathered at Tingley Iowa to mark Abr Verploegh turning 80 after seven years apart. His son John on leave from Douglas airplane plant in Les Aue attended. Des Moines visitors joined the family due to the illness keeping Abr bedridden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ver Ploegh
Tingley
Iowa
Abr
Verploegh
Dames
Johm
Doulas
Les Aue
Uedlebrand
Des Moines
Celebrated Birthday in Denver Colorado
Warren Verne DeHaan celebrated his third birthday in Denver Colorado on September 7. His mother Mrs. Ray DeHaan invited neighbors for a party with games a cake and candles. Guests included Phyllis Lyne Tawkins Donald Gene Hokan Roger Lee Nickerk Dennis Nickerk and Billie Van Doorninck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Verne DeHaan
Denver
Colorado
Ray de Haan
Iends
Warren Verne
Phyllis Lyne Tawkins
Donald Gene Hokan
Roger Lee Nickerk
Dennis Nickerk
Billie van Doorninck
Silver Wedding Anniversary at Pella Home
The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs ch occurrast 29 was celebrated Thursday evening September 14 at their home northwest of Pella Jawa. Family and friends attended with songs by John Rheenen and others, plus readings and a reception. Numerous guests listed including Rev and Mrs sty, Elizabeth Van Zev, H C Smith, Harold Van Zante, Wilma De Cook, and many Van Steenis family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Jawa
Borst
John Rheenen
Myre Anne de Cook
Adan Hasselman
Wilma de
Hubert
Venis
M Haan
Wilma
Steenis
Henry van Steenis
Adam Huasselman
Anne de Cook
Harold van Zante
Ervin van Steenis
Viv Steenman
Clarence van Steenis
Judy
Marcia Beth
John van Rheenen
Ervin John
Clifford van Rheenen
Arvin
Raymond van Steenis
Evelyn
Vannis
Mr Reippers
Muriel van Steix
Henry Hackett
Thyrsa
Edythe
Marjorie
Henry Arethur
Huth
Veo
Willante
Louise
Family thanks and memorial tidbits from local notices
A garbled array of names and thanks from a Wisconsin Des Moines and Iowa community recalls guests and honorees. Mentions Mr and Mrs Arthur Vander Rann Mrs Carrie Vander Wat Janice Vin Zante Betty Lenora Ma jorie Win Clement Cornel Hugo Steenhook Helen Reuben Dale Lester Anne Beyer Gary Van Zee Melvin and others who sent words and gifts. The note also hints at travel and a homecoming for a relative in Lansitur HK with Ralph Huss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fda
May
Vander Rann
Arthur 1
van Zee
Larry
Laurene
Aval
Carrie Vander Wat
Janice
Andrew Vin Zante
Betty
Lenora
Majorie
Win
Clement
Cornel
Hugo Steenhook
Helen
Reuben
Dale
Lester
Anne Beyer
Gary van Zee
Melvin
Arthur Gaass
Flo Ice
Shey
Wisconsin
Norman Coins
Des Moines
Them
and Not Pella
Brett Rouw
Baby
Gary van Zeich
Service Man Training Path Named Aviation Cadet
A note outlines five months of instruction prior to an Aviation Cadet assignment in the Army Air Force. The cadet will study academic subjects and receive elementary flight training. Upon completion he will be classified as navigator, pilot, or bombardier and sent to training schools under the Flying Training Command.
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Approxia
Army Air Bore We Flying
Line to Fly a Marauder Gains New Pilot Group
A group of Marine combat pilots trained at advanced flying schools has arrived for intensive training. Lieutenant Line, from Knoxville Iowa, is part of this unit based in Asia and at Charlers. His wife Mildred Line resides at 400 East Third Street in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fubie Bos Mariner
Mediaan
Asis Ner
Charlers
Nowa 1
Knoxville
Iowa
Line
Mildred J. Line
East Third St
Pella
Paul Vander Zyl
Notice for Coal Bids for Iowa School Buildings
Bids for tump coal for Lincoln and Webster school buildings and staker coal for the high school will be received by the Secretary of the Independent School District of Vella Iowa. All coal to be delivered during the winter of 1943 1944. Bids due by October 7 1943. The board reserves the right to accept or reject any bids. Preference will be given to coal produced within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tump
Lincoln and Webster
Independent
Vella
Iowa
Obituary: Van Engelenburse farmer dies in Otley region
Van Engelenburse a longtime Otley farmer died Monday at Town Lutheran Hospital Des Moines after a short illness. Born in the Netherlands May 7 1886 he came to Otley where he lived for many years leaving a widow four children Marion Hutte Hedy and John Wayne Hullema and three sisters Mrs F Ravenhorst Mrs Joe Ruddings and Mrs Gerrit Van Gendoren. Funeral services Thursday Sept 23 at 2 00 pm at Reformed Church Otley with a prayer service at 12 00 at the family home 1200 Reverend Morris Polkert in charge interment Oakwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelenburi
Town Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
van Engelenburse
Otley
Netherlands
Childy Otley My
Marion Hutte
Hedy
John
Arate
Wayne Hullema
F Ravenhorst
Joe Ruddings
Gerrit van Gendoren
Sul
Pam
Reformed Church
Otles
Morris Polkert
Oakwood
William A Butt Dies After Ill Health at Fow'elucks
William A Butt died September 2? in failing health. He was past ninety years old. Funeral services will be held today at 2:00 PM at Van Dyk Funeral Home with Pella Lodge of the Masons in charge. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Further life details to appear in the Chronicle on September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian A. Butt
van Dyk
Pella Lodge
the Masons
Oakwood
Mr. Butt
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Ann Furest
First Reformed Church
FL Belle Hoard
Phares
Gene
Hans Vy
Peter
Federated Club
Jemecall
McCall
Bussey Farm
Angeline R. Groonendyk
Dick Groenendyk
Bussey
Delos Vanden Berg
Jon Vanden Berg
Groenendyke
Chronicle
Dorothy Ter Louw
Marion ‘Voom
Tunis C
Gerrit Verros
Wilson Clarke and
LeRay
F. Voxelaar
James de’ Zwarte
UTS
Vermfroudts
Clothiers
Robert
Gerie
Siphema Tome Sunlay
Eve Reue
Aael Mandas Evenime
Fme
Con
Hagar Leiehy
Ger
Per
Lansitur
Ralph Hussan
Manuel V
William A. Butt
Penney’s
Simmons Makers of ‘‘Beautyrest
Ted
White Knight
Wormhoudt & Son
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