Thoughtfully Yours Mary and the meaning of home
A reflective column explores Mary the mother of Jesus and the role of women, linking biblical stories to modern home life. It emphasizes devotion, motherhood, and the moral duties of wives and mothers, urging appreciation of housekeepers as vital to family and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
John the Baptist
Jesus Christ
Michael
David
Mary
Jesus
Aiden
Luke
Roles and faith topics mix with local life notes
A long fragment blends reflections on women’s roles in biblical times with modern life ideas, urging perseverance, prayer, and love. It references Genesis and Proverbs and contrasts ancient submission with today’s culture. The piece shifts to local notices about visits, Thanksgiving plans, and community greetings in Sioux County and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilbert Vande Kamp
Roger Kragt
Memphis
Tenn
Sioux County Women’s Democratic Club
Tom's Cafe
Hawarden
Joe Alin
Margaret Schroeder
Horence Keegan
Emma E. Miller
Margaret Beamer
Myra Heuer
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NEN Aber Association
Jim Wilson
Rock Valley
Iowa
Sioux
Tounty
Bee
Lowa
D.V
Sarah
Goa
Abraham
Rachel
Joseph
Benjamin
Hannah
Samuel
Mel
Alvin van Middendorp
Grand Rapids
Mich
John van Middendorps
Henry van Ontheest
John van Middendorp
Arnold Pos
David van Middendorp
Sioux Falls
John van Middendom
Louie DeGroot
Ireton
Minnie de Zeeuw
Gilbert
Hutt
Dora Vande Garde
Harold Jongewaard
Rock Rapids
Ed Schmidt
John Kragt
George van Beek
Reno Donat
Fows City
Mary Coert
Catherine Bogan
Sioux County
Women's Democratic Club
Dean Hubertson
Centerville
Irene Wegner
Gordon Miller
Cathy Lu
Paul Beamer
Wesley Miller
Gordon Miler
Jake Wielenga
Chino
Cali
Peter Wielenga
Clarence Kempema
Jim Kempema
Hudsonville
Veltkamp
Jenny van Kelerix
Tol Brouwer
Fennie Boer
Bertha Baartman
Sam van Voorst
Spencer
Ted Feekes
Dick Veltkamp
Shem
Gary Vande Kamp
John Vanden Bosch
Barney Bajenia
Groeneweg
van Essen
Platte
Jake Abnia
Elna Sewing Machine Sales and Service
Smith's Fabrics
Sipma
Gil Gord
Homelite
Rock Valley Sa0
Kiwaris Club
Western Auto
Lope Haven Workshop
Norway
Northwestern Bell
Rock Valley Stores
Vander Well
Santa Claus
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