Hallsville and Des Moines Weekend Socials Noted
A flurry of weekend visits and shopping trips across Hallsville Pella and Des Moines includes Bernice Roozeboom shopping in Alia and Florence Farmer in Des Moines. People like the Richardsons Bradshaws Ustermarkts and Van Reeses were guests at various homes while others attended shows and receptions in Des Moines Ottumwa and Oskaloosa. Notable events include Cornelius Vander Veer’s funeral in Harvey and a farewell reception at Flessant Ridge with multiple family attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Roozeboom
Aliia
Floyd Richardson
Darlene Fuller
Jud van Rees
Clayton Richardson
Hallsville
Anita Powers
Oskaloosa
Dakota City
Arthur Ustermarkt
Monroe
Gerrit Ustermarkt
Harry Braam
Albert Permar
Carpenter
Iowa
Henry Willemsen
Des Moines
Florence Farmer
Henry Rozenberg
Knoxville
J. Will Brooks
Sara McAlister
John de Kock
Robert Wilson
Bob Wilson
Ruth Atchison
Vernon Cemp
Chicago
Jeter Ploeg
Imogene Shutts
Donna Hall
Eleanor Thomassen
Margaret Sprague
Andy Sheets
Keota
Henry M. de
Ernie Goemaat
Carlisle
Cecelia Olsthoorn
Mercy
Mercy Hospital In Oskaloosa
Nellie Moorman
Lola Arm
Ottumwa
Anne van Rees
Clarence Vander Veer
Cornelius Vander Veer
Harvey
Will Verploeg
Kenneth Wineland
Pella
West Fliat Street
Thomas A. Boty
Grinnell
Pearl Bogaards
Andrew Bogeards
Flessant Ridge
Kneis Y
Him Hemert
Central College
Surroundec
Keith Kool
Foxes and Wolf Shot By Swea City Hunters
In six weeks Swea City hunters bagged 82 foxes and one wolf. Aerial spotting by Ed Bauer helped swell the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sre
Ed Bauer
College to Hed Hay Storage Clinic Set at Ankeny Field Station
Marion County farmers learn of a construction clinic on chopped hay storage and feeding structures to be held April 14 at the Ankeny Field Station of the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station. The program features cylindrical self feeding and trench systems, with engineers and livestock specialists present. morning open inspection runs 10 to 11 and afternoon sessions begin around 12:80 pm. Studt plans to attend and invites interested farmers to contact him in Knoxville for transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Iowa State College
Dale Studt
Ankeny
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
College Agricultural Engineers
Highway 160
Des Moines
Studt
Knoxville
Birthday remembrance at Home for the Aged
On March 81 we marked the birthday of Miss Carrie Hoek sema who turned 71. Mr and Mrs Vienus Van Sant and four children of Killduff visited Mr and Mrs Dirk Geenen. Mrs Barnes of Des Moines and Mrs Maggie Van Zee called on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Hoeksema
Vienus van Sant
Killduff
Andrew Versendaal
Bertha Geenen
Dirk Geenen
Barnes
Des Moines
Maggie van Zee
Social Notes Show Visits Across Town and Newfield
Mrs. Henry Vander Wilt hosted visitors while Rev. Clarence Van Heukelem of Denver called on Dirk De Bruin. Mrs. Alicia Elscott spent a half day with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gifford at Newton. Mrs. Dick Gosselink visited Mrs. Henry Kole and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vander Bot of Albia with Merle Shafer and family calling on their aunt Mrs. Ella Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Vander Wilt
Clarence van Heukelem
Denver
Colorado
Dirk de Bruin
Alicia Elscott
Ray Gifford
Newton
Dick Gosselink
Henry Kole
Tom Vander Bot
Albia
Merle Shafer
Avery
Ella Johnson
Future Farmers Visit Farmall Plant Tour in Moline
On March 31 the Pella Future Farmers toured the Farmall tractor plant in Moline, viewing assembly from start to finish and seeing parts made in a foundry. They wore protective eyewear, rode by bus from Oskaloosa, and observed the 83 second per tractor output across three Farmall models on 45 acres, then visited the larger International Harvester combine plant across 65 acres where self propelled machines were built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Farmall
Fotine
Mllinois
Henry Klein
Internationaler
FFA
Thomas Anderson
Oskaloosa
International Ater
Trip Home After Ice Cream Outing Brings Joy
A group enjoyed an ice cream outing and returned home tired but happy. The trip was deemed successful and a similar journey is planned for next year.
Pupils Tour Des Moines Legislature Visit
Upper grade pupils from Liberty and Richland rural schools traveled to Des Moines on March 19 to observe a joint house and senate session. Teachers Ruth Vander Linden and Mabel Bogaard accompanied them. They met lawmakers, heard Secretary of the Interior Douglas McKay speak, saw voting machines, and were welcomed by Governor, who emphasized Highway Safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Richland
Des Moines
Ruth Vander Linden
Mabel Bogaard
House
Elmer Ver Meer
Senate
Douglas McKay
Eisenhower
Leon Miller
Eighteen Leaders Attend 4-H Girls Training School
Eighteen leaders arrived despite bad roads for the Third Leaders Training School focused on clothing. They practiced bound buttonholes and zipper insertion, altered patterns, and reviewed Gertie Grainline and Clothing Construction slides. Planned entries for the county fair include a Wool Suit, 4-H Uniform, and a Formal or Party Dress. Mrs Jane Scott of Simplicity Pattern Company will speak on pattern selection and fitting on April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Scott
Simplicity Pattern Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emeline Vos
Marjean Gosgelink
Oakaloosa
Marjorie Engbers
Margaret de Jong
Joyce Petersma
Betty VanderWerff
Ronald Grandin
Marion Toom
de Cook
Joan Geurts
Ernie Leydens
van. Rees
Sth
Lacy de Melter
Rebeirone
Catla
Steere
Hed Hay Storage Co
Sybenga Bakery
Moline
Harley van Rockel
Columbus Junction
Buil
East
Hwy
Gerrit van Roekel
4-H Girls Training School
Gertie Grainline
Ogy
Pella, Lews
Matt
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