Thoughtfully Yours on Thanksgiving Roots and Reflections
A ponderous historic meditation on Thanksgiving recounts Pilgrim struggles for religious freedom, the voyage of the Mayflower, and gratitude toward God. It notes hardships faced by early settlers, their devotion, and the 1623 proclamation of Governor Bradford as the harvest to praise divine providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass Ena
Archer Gutterman
Magmie Klythe
Jesus
England
Holland
Netherland
Plymouth
Bradford
Pilgrim Thanksgiving Declaration and Local Obituary Notice
The text proclaims a Thanksgiving gathering at the meeting house on November 29 1623 with religious reverence, led by Governor William Bradford and notes praise and reflection. It then shifts to a funeral notice for Gertie Van Migdendorp born October 19 1898, listing survivors in Artesia California and surrounding towns, with burial at Westminster Memorial Park.
Last Rites Held For Mrs J Vanden Brink
Mrs. J Vanden Brink, 73, Sos Anesia Calif, died in November in Bellflower California. Funeral services were held November 12 at the First Christian Church.
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J Vanden Brink
John
Vanden Brink
Sos Anesia
Calif
Bellflower
Chetatian
Last Rites Held For Gerrit Lems 67 Rock Valley Farmer
Gerrit Lems 67 of Rock Valley died Saturday November 20 at his home after a brief illness. Funeral Wednesday November 24 at the Calvian Christian Reformed Church with Rev. John Enghers officiating. Burial in Valley View Cemetery. Survived by his widow Catherine, two stepsons Harold and Leonard Vans Otterloo, a brother Paul of Beioir Texas, and four sisters.
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Gert Lets
Rock Valley
Calvian Christian Reformed Church
John Enghers
Tony Ver Steg
Ida Vande Kerk
Bert van Kekerix
Bart Lems
John Lems
Howard Feekes
Art Vanden Bosch
Ayton Kleinwolterink
Surtal
Valley View Cemetery
Poster Funst
Gerrit Lems
Middleburg
Catherine Duistermers van Oteterloo
Orange City
Harold
Leonard Vans Otterloo
Paul
Ioir
T. Vanden Bosch
Andrew van Kekerix
Theodore Feekes
Linn
Grove
Obituary of Mrs. Michael Doherty 76 of Laveod
Mrs. Michael Doherty 76 of Laveod died Sunday November 21 at a Canton nursing home after a long illness. Rosary was held November 22 at the funeral home and funeral services were November 23 at St Marys Catholic Church Larchyoad with Rev E Fangmar officiating. Burial followed in the parish cemetery. She was born December 20 1884 in Alvord and married Michael Doherty in 1917 in Alvord. They farmed in Rock Valley Alvord and Larchwood areas. Survivors include three sons Donald Inwood Gerald Flushing Mich Robert Larchwood four daughters Elmer Oetken Merrill Ja Bernard Kippley Alvord Mrs Mark Carmon Sioux Falls and Mrs Jerome Wasik Detroit two brothers Clem
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Doherty
Laveod
Canton
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Larchyoad
E. Fangmar
Porter Funeral Home
Mary 8
Allen
Alvord
Rock Valley
Larchwood
Donald
Inwood
Gerald
Flushing
Mich
Robert
Elmer Oetken
Merrill, Ja
Bernard Kipp
Allen of Alvord and John of Ynwood
Allen of Alvord and John of Ynwood are noted in a brief obituary fragment mentioning 87 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The scant text suggests family line details but lacks full dates or settlement info.
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Allen of
Alvord
John
Ynwood
TeleCake Service Introduced By Valley Bakery
Valley Bakery debuts TeleCake a cake delivery service allowing customers to select decorated cakes to be made and sent to distant recipients. The program lists bakeries in the TeleCake network with prices and coordinates orders via Valley Bakery for birthdays Mother's Day and other occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
TeleCake
Valley Bakery
Nowers
TeleCake delays and coffee cake mail service expansion
The article notes TeleCake’s new national service allowing Coke to be shipped to servicemen and loved ones in distant cities while bakery keeps cakes in fresh condition. It also mentions Rock Valley Bakery owner Henry Bleyenburg endorsing the service. It then shifts to a Gallup poll showing Americans gradually accepting coed college dormitories with 46 percent opposed or unsure, and 50 percent opposed, 4 percent undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heniy Bleyenburg
Rock Valley Bakery
New York
N.Y
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Bu Wilson
Bath
Iowa
Sioux
Bee
Lowa
Sales & Service
Wan’s Shoe Store
Jack
West Panchos
Dior
Beverly's Apparel
Plymouth Rock
William Bradford
Colony
Heavenly Father
Artesia
Carrie Roethtesberger
Tulare
Frances Kampen
Corona
Everent
Halland, Minn
John Henry
Denver
Colo
Neil
Tennis
Rock Rapids
Besse
John van den Top Sr
Bere Faber
Grand Rapids, Mich
Mion’s Winter Coats
Hha
Arend's Clothing & Shoes
Moonlite
THE
Rock Valley Bee
Elna Sewing Machines
Singer
Fonder Sewing Machine Co
Smith's Fabrics
Safety Service
Jim
iKeyy
Sonie
Pember's Drug
Main Street
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