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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle Advertiser

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1968

Page

6

Area Land Banks Merge Into One

Stockholders of the Federal Land Bank associations at Ottumwa and Oskaloosa voted to merge the two associations effective May 1. The merger created the Ottumwa FLB headed by Richard Larsen as manager with Calvin Allyn as fieldman. A staff includes Evelyn Kinsinger as office assistant. The new board comprises Paul Lewis, Harold Brown, Lee Benz, Trenton Hopkins, and Leo Glentzer. The merged entity will hold over $9 million in long term loans and become part of a network of 85 associations across four states served by the Federal Land Bank of Omaha.

Federal Land Bank Ottumwa Oskaloosa Trenton Hopkins Bloomfield Oskaloosa Association Allyn Land Bank Evelyn Kinsinger Tion Ociation Paul S. Lewis Harold E. Brown Fremont Lee R. Benz

Harry Williams Has Major Surgery in Des Moines

Aged 87 resident Harry Williams of Tower Park Oskaloosa underwent major surgery Wednesday at Methodist hospital Des Moines. His condition is as favorable as could be expected for his age. Family and friends, including Virgil Benson and Robert Branksma, were with him.

Harry Williams Tower Park Oskaloosa Methodist Hospital Des Moines Virgil Benson Robert Branksma Harold Beason Mahaska Hospital Lloyd Dixon New Hampton Bernice Quire Harry Phillips New Sharon Duane Foehlinger Phillips Dixon Foehlinger Kitty Quire Laurence Gertsma Cleveland Ohio Cecil Gertsma N.A.S.A John Andrew Gertsman Hollywood Calif Ce Il Gertsma Lawrence Gertsma David Gertsma Daisy Benson Oskaloosa Land Kenneth Benson Ralph Evans Hettie Davenport Cooper, Ky Bill Davenport Charles Smith Grinnell Treva Etting Los Angeles Cail

Youths Attend State 4-H Camp at Madrid Center

Seventy two Mahaska County youths plus two cam eva members will attend events at the State 4-H Camp at the camping center near Madrid June 16 to 19. Delegates from Mahaska and neighboring counties will participate in the state leadership conference in late July or early August, with staff covering waterfront activities, canoeing, food service, and conservation. The camp, funded by 4-H members and friends, will host four 4-H proms and an attendance forecast of 4,000 to 5,000 campers this summer.

Marian and Masheronnie 4 Campine Center Madrid Cameva Duane Ver Ploeg Loean Pella Ann Brer Rebert Reker Knoxville Mahaska’ County Becky Everett Lawrence Everett New Sharon Nnis Brostrom Chester Brostrom Fremont Wesley Rains Marvin Reins Donna Miller Robert Miller Pleasantville Mahaska Phyllis Grosnenboom Wilbur Gr 4-H Tion

Monroe bridal shower honors Beverly Ver Duuht in Cedar Mond

A Monroe event at Cedar Mond featured Beverly Ver Duuht as honoree with Mrs Plath and Cedar Mond Kirk hosting. Guests included Sara Plath coordinating games and a reception with gifts. A separate May 25 shower honored Lavon Barr hosted by Lila Renaud and Mrs Hugo Vander Velden with attendees listed.

Monroe Beverly Sara Carol Plath Donna Seis Iowa City Rise Ronna Ray Gilman Bul Dixon Collins Memorial Hospital Clifford Fritz Vickie Edward Washington, Kan Harley Cline Lila David Robert Runyan Warrensburg Doyle Tim Neilsen Keith Neilsen Newton Forrest Johnson Houston Tex Fred Kane Lavon Barr Lila Renaud Hugo Vander Velden Owen Barr Robert Finn Joyce Finn Mary Beth Heemstra Carroll Tool James Tool

Daughters Born to Vriezelaar Family at Good Shepherd

Summit News reports the birth of Marianne Rose to Mr. and Mrs Terrance Vriezelaar at Good Shepherd hospital in Longview Texas on May 26. The baby weighed 4 lbs 4 oz. A jumble of names follows listing relatives, graduates, exchange students, and church and social events connected to the Vriezelaar and extended families across Iowa, Minnesota, and beyond during Memorial Day weekend and related gatherings.

Merediths Ernest Graham Wm. Penn — College Osk Dorothy Willemsen Marilyn Spai IA Gertrude Meredith Austin” Meredith Sland Robert ¢ Distart Ifornia Dean and Y Grinnell Charles Scharder Kellogg Robert Stufflebeam Bloomfield Harald F Lyanville Friends Church Vation Bible School B Pam Church of God To & Artemes Marvin Norman Milotte Johnson Griv Vander Mr. Milton ‘Talbot Emmet Klyn Summit Terrance Vriezelaar Good Shepherd Hospital Longview Tex Marianne Rose Leon Mill Milo Clarid Adrian Fulks Karel Klinkenle Amsterdam North Holland Beemnelans Beth Vriezelaar Adrian Colfax High School Fami America Keith Keipp Denmark HL. W. Vriezeiti Fellowship Baptist Church Marshalltown Roy van Eed Lune Simon van Dusseldorp Enen van Dusseldorp Loren West Mary We Wests Rela Colorado John Passon Clayton Calif Los Angeles

Rev Vanden Einde Speaker At Newton School

Rev Vanden Einde spoke at Newton Christian Reformed School on Tuesday evening as part of church activities. The visit included multiple local families hosting guests, with notes of social calls and weekend visits among residents. The report also notes Rev Vanden Einde declining a call from Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Vancouver.

Rev Vanden Einde Newton School Newton Christoas Christian Reformed Church Arthur Samamily Amsoh Prai Endaal Andrew Hhin Vanden Einde Bethel Christian Reformed Church Vancouver B.C. Canada Arhur Sam Jerald Prairie Cit Arie de Reus City Mond de Reus John Davids den Colo Raymond van Gilst Ha Zante William Branderhorst

Lynnville Alumni Banquet Draws Hundreds From Near and Far

About 140 Lynnville alumni and seniors gathered June 1 in the Lynnville school gym. President Edward Renaud opened the event with a welcome, Rev. Peter Schuler offered the invocation, and Lavern Jones introduced the seniors present. Officers and committee chairs for the coming year were named: President Kenneth Rateliff, vice president Wilbur Vos, secretary Lou Deana Sparks, treasurer Charles James, and others covering invitations, properties, program, menu, dining room, decoration, and nominating. Attendees included alumni from California to Iowa, with long‑time graduates from the classes of 1918, 1928, 1938, and 1945 noted. Women of Friends church served the banquet.

Lynnville Lynnville School Edward Renaud Peter Schuler Lavern Jones Kenneth Rateliff Wilbur Vos Loudeana Sparks Charles James Delores Gladys Sylvester Fritz Des Moines Eva Ladd Runner Cedar Rapids Grace Monsma Renaud New Sharon Helen Allen Gause Adam Beyer Jay Treva Meredith Etting California Minerva Wagaman Beiber Greencastle Ind Francena Houston O'Connell Clarion Bernice McCoy Quire Myrtle Ver Steeg John Andrew Gerts C. E. Perry Edna Allee Longaker Manitou Springs Silvis Lester Cole Irene Renaud Conn Indianapolis

Vriezelaar Reunion and Local Family Gatherings

Family reunions and gatherings spread across Newton Pella and Oskaloosa as the Vriezelaar and Heemstra families host and attend events. Notables include Mr and Mrs Loren West, Mr and Mrs W C Schendel, Paul Van Houweling of Colorado Springs, Ray Posthumus of Eagle Grove, and multiple Van Houweling families. A May 31 wedding, Memorial Day visits, and a farewell party for Clifford De Jong in Oskaloosa are noted along with Vietnam veteran Pvt Roger Van Vark’s return leave and hospital admission for Mrs Lillian Slycord.

Eagle Grove Minn Gerald van Houweling Gertrude van Houweling Carl van Houweling Rhonda Paul van Houweling Colo Ray Posthumus Mary Beth Heemstra Carl Lust H. W. Vriezelaar W. C. Schendel Marshalltown Bob Fisher Massapequa N. Y W. Rice Janice Loren West Newton John Vriezelaar Monroe Roger van Vark States Vietnam Roy van Peter H. Westip Pella Clifford de Jong Oskaloosa de Jong Netherlands Lillian Slycord Collins Hospital Kenneth Vanden Berg Sons of Ankeny Walter van Doorninck

Recital and Graduation Attendances Highlight Sandridge News

Mrs. Clarence Van Gorp hosted a piano recital at her home on May 31 with performers Laura Gosselink Debra Van Wyk Verle Bont JoAnn De Ronde and Larry De Ronde. Guests included Mrs. Virgil Boot Mrs. Johnnie Gosselink Mrs. Neal De Ronde Mrs. David Van Wyk Mrs. Peter Zwank and Mrs. John W. Boot. A tray lunch and small gifts followed. Meanwhile five men Lester Van Haaften Max Kane Allen Van Haaften and Arie Van Haaften fished and boated ten days at Rainy Lake Canada. Ronald Zwank and Bradley of Corning visited for nephew John Daryl Gosselink’s eighth grade graduation and stayed with Peter J. Zwank over the week.

Clarence van Gorp Laura Gosselink Debra van Wyk Verle Bont JoAnn de Ronde Larry de Ronde Virgil Boot Johnnie Gosselink Neal de Ronde David van Wyk Peter Zwank John W. Boot van Gorp Lester van Haaften Max Kane Allen van Haaften Arie van Haaften Rainy Lake Canada Ronald Zwank Bradley Corning John Daryl Gosselink Peter J. Zwank

Sully Social Roundup Reflects Local Visits and Reunions

Ankeny residents Mr. and Mrs. Pete Van Maanen host dinner for relatives including John Van Maanen and Santa Ana guests. families of Vanderpols, Renauds, Mares, Channels, Hackett, Lansers, and Veldhuizen gather for meals and services. Several reunions and weddings noted with attendees from Sully, Brooklyn, Pella, Des Moines, Newton, and Colfax.

Sully Pete van Maanen Ankeny Henry Sneller Mr. van Maanen John van Maanen Clar Vanderpol Santa Ana Art Vanderpol Clarence Vanderpols Sam Vanderpols Bert Renauds Bryce Mares Norman Channels Oskaloosa Glenn Vanderpols Kenneth Hackett Brenda Melvin Lansers Linda Flickenstein Chris Veldhuizen Harold Tibboel Rosalie van Hemert Sneller Pella Wrightstown N. J Marvin de Goey Connie de Goey Carl de Goey Willis de Goey Ryk de Goey Louis Vander Hart

Lynnville Notes Highlight Local FamilyEvents

Lynnville residents share news of a 15th birthday celebration for Keith Sparks at home with relatives. Visits occur among Wageman, Wagaman, Engie, and Meredith families in Dysart, Green Castle, Marshalltown, and nearby towns.

Pella Chronicle Adverts June 11 1968 Page Notes

Raymond Boertje and girls, Mr and Mrs Henri Snallar and family, Rosale Van De Goer and family noted as visitors. Mrs Guy Van Wyk and Mr and Mrs W G Van Wyk visited Mr and Mrs Van Wyk and Sam Guy Van Wyk stayed overnight with the W G Van Wyk home and returned to David Van home.

Pella Chronicle Advertiser Raymond Boertje Henri Snallar Rosale van de Goer Guy van Wyk W. G. van Wyk

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Monroe News Summit News Carl Steenhock Nolin Keilen Nolin Kur van W. Clifford Brodersen Ralph Clauserette Wilson Keith Flaugh Wesley Barnett Iowa State University Madison Silos Hart Sally LY PeorIa MA Peoria Stockyards Sandridge News Sully News Roy Buchanan Tom Atond G. William Jackson Wilbur Sabin Colfax Don Sabin Minnie Sabin Sidney, Neb John S. Gosselink Lynnville News Keith Sparks Kenneth Sparks Charles Wagaman Dysart Minerva Berber Ada Wagaman Ray Engie Robert Wagaman Glen Brignon Scarsboro Marshall Meredith Howard Temple le Grande Maggie van Gort Roger Benson Harold Benson Bible School of Friends Church Arnold Terpstra Douglas Mark Joan Ludwick Linda Geurts Nancy Vander Wilt Harold Geurts Joan Gene Braaksma Lynnville Friends Church Gerrit Sneller Gerrit Vermeer Manufacturing Vermeer Vermeers Otsuka, Japan Africa Steve Gary Don Janis Larry Oh Kenneth West Sth Street Rente Ron SHINE
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