Close Quarters with Icebergs and Faith on the Sea
A reflective meditation on dangers at sea, comparing near misses with icebergs to spiritual dangers. The text argues that fear can drive men to religion, but faith serves as daily guidance rather than a shield that removes hazards. The Church warns and helps sailors steer a safe course through life.
A Call for Civic Recommitment and Patriotism
An editorial urges Americans to reassess loyalties after last November's elections, arguing for unity, patience, and responsible citizenship. It warns against anarchic paths, praises the founding spirit, and stresses that democracy requires checks, balances, and constant self correction to preserve the American way of life.
Churches Announce January Services and Meetings
A collage of church schedules lists Reform Church First Christian Reformed Pioneer United Methodist Calvin Christian Peace Lutheran Marys Catholic Netherlands services led by Rev. Ralph Ten Clay Rev. Leonard Van Drunen Rev. Raymond A. Roloff Rev. John Engbers Rev. G Vander Plaats Rev. Alfred Kaupins and Rev. John Van Zweden with Baptisms catechism choirs and study groups. Activities include Sunday worship Sunday school choir rehearsals catechism classes and circle meetings across multiple denominations on January 9 12 13 14 15 and 16.
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RCYA
RCVE
Worssip
Rachel Circle
Brotherhood
G. Vander Plaats
Harmony Workers
Peace? Lutheran Church
Alfred Kaupins
ALCW
Adul
Peace Lutheran Church
Mess mer Hawarden couple welcome Julie Ann birth
Mr and Mrs William Mess mer of Hawarden announce the birth of Julie Ann on January 4 weighing 6 14 oz. Maternal grandmother is Mr J H Johnson of Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Messmer
Hawarden
Julie Ann
J. H. Johnson
Sioux Falls
Community Notes From Iowa and Nearby States
Mr and Mrs Ed Draager and Debra returned from Hawaii after a two week vacation. Mr and Mrs Jonm W Wal Tenburg returned Christmas Day from a week with their children. Sgt and Mrs Ed De Jong and Patty are stationed at Granby Air Force Base in Massachusetts. They visited New York City. Lt and Mrs F Patrick Roll of Annapolis Maryland welcomed a son. Mrs Roll is Eleanor Thayer formerly. First Reformed Church led worship at Valley Manor. Dorcas society met, then Guild for Christian Service held officer installation. Willard Wysink adopted a baby boy. Jack Kersbergen was discharged for medical reasons. Families gathered in Orange City and Rock Rapids for Christmas. Bonnink of Bellingham SD visited Den Boer and Pember families. Travel to Sioux Falls and Corsica SD noted. Panama Canal fact included. New Year guests at several homes. Navy orders take Van Beek to Hawaii. Mrs Van Beek an X-ray tech plans to work.
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Ed Draager
Debra
Hawaii
Jonm W. Wal Tenburg
Ed de Jong
Patty
Airforce Base
Granby
Mas
New York City
F. Patrick Roll
Annapolis
Maryland
Roll
Eleanor Thayer
Robert Thayer
Uth
Eleanor
First Reformed Church
Valley Manor
Dorcas Society
Guild For Christian Service
Willard Wissink
Jack Kersbergen
Ed de Haas
Nora
Tony de Haas
Orange City
C. den Hartog
Clarence Heidebrink
Rock Rapids
Jake Vande Weerd
Dodge
William O'Brien
Gerard Bonnink
Bellingham
Luke den Boer
Paul Pember
Hale Pember
Pawl Pember
Sioux Falls
Ralph O'Connell
Art de Boer
Corsica
Bonnink
Sarah Noteboom
den Boer
Pember
de Boer
Will Roteboom
Tin Ver
Beek Rock Rapids
Dan de Jonge
Paul Perber
Roger Campbell
Hale Perber
Newman Be Haas
Silver Springs
Pete Knotker
Pete van Drill
Lambert Weyer
Karen Stegemann
Hull
Simon de Jonge
Diane
Joanie
Lois de Jonge
Will Rozeboom
al Broek
Sioux Center
George van Beek
Merle Suter
Richard de Young
Richard van Beek
Navy
Cherokee County Helps Arthur Erie Family After Fire
Residents of Cherokee County rallied to aid the Arthur Erie family of Quim after a November 10 fire destroyed their home and possessions. Eleven days later they had a new home and essential items for housekeeping thanks to friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Arthur Erie
Quimby
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