Leighton News Highlights Local Social and School News
Denver visitors Rev John Klaaren and Mrs Klaaren joined Lou Van Roekel and Con Ver Ploeg households for weekend visits. Local church activities included Young People's Bible Class, senior choir gatherings, and Easter observances at Central College and Red Rock schools. Community notes cover illness, 4-H club meetings, caucus results, school trips, and multiple residents’ Easter visits and family happenings.
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John Klaaren
Denver
Colorado
Lou van Roekel
F. B. den Burger
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Joyce Meinders
Edith de Jong
Elsie de Jong
Elizabeth Steenhoek
Janice Boerelyn
Leighton
Pella
Mary
Marvin de Jong
Don de Prenger
Ebenezer Reformed Church
P. A. de Jong
Wedding Memory From Pella Celebrated In 1950s Home
Thirty one years ago Roy and I wed in Pella at 4 00 p m in the home of the late Rev Albert Vander Ploeg. Henry Muilenberg and Nell Bundy acted as witnesses. A simple ceremony with a practice rite. The narrator recalls details of the study, the dress, and the worn dress material as a lasting keepsake.
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Roy
Pella
Albert Vander Ploeg
Henry Muilenberg
Nell Karr Bundy
Vander Ploeg
Henry
Community notes and family updates from Pella area
Sunday morning updates include visits by Otto Wynsteker and family, Easter lilies from Flora Buwalda, and birthday events for Grace Van Hemert and Grace Jones. Local moves, job changes, college plans, travel to Washington, D C, and a birthday card shower highlight personal milestones and community ties in the Pella region.
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Otto
California
Berlin Ballard
Ht Deitrick
Francis Neff
Joy
Lloyd Shilling
Kate
Runnells
Shilling
Kate van Hemert
Mary Jane van Sittert
Marie van Hemert
Parl
Washington, D. C
Grandma de Goey
Pella
Marie Spahn
Jim van Hemerts
Iowa
Ray Zerley
Monroe
Josephine Huigen
Grace Ballard
Red Rock
Maud Rikerd
Grace
Louilla
Flagler
Pella-Knoxville
Grace Jones
Helen
Hollywood
Galesburg News Visitors Reach From Prairie City to Newton
Mrs Minnie Holmes hosted a Sunday gathering with guests including Mr and Mrs Wm Buckingham and family from Prairie City Mrs Duane Buckman and family from Monroe Mr and Mrs Pete De Moss and family from Knoxville Mrs Jennie Mudgett and Patty from Des Moines Mr and Mrs Floyd Holmes and Karen Quinn from Galesburg Mrs John De Haas and family from Monk Mrs Wilbur Sparksly Mrs Mamie Kling visited Irene Fenner Newton Hattie Carpenter visited Charles Earp Chester Zickel Rose Ann Sully Anna Henry Marks Easter guests from Newton Byron Broderson and son Reasner Dave Hutchins Lori Des Moines Harold Schnug home Barbara and Harry Lee]]>
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Minnie Holmes
Wm. Buckingham
Prairie City
Duane Buckman
Monroe
Pete de Moss
Knoxville
Jennie Mudgett
Patty
Des Moines
Floyd Holmes
Karen Quinn
Galesburg
John de Haas
Monk
Wilbur Sparksly
Barbar, Bell
Doug
Mamie Kling
Irene Fenner
Newton
Hattie Carpenter
Charles Earp
Chester Zickel
Rose Ann
Sully
Anna
Henry Marks
Anne de Penning
Byron Broderson
Reasner
Dave Hutchins
Lori
Harold Schnug
Martin Dearinger
Barbara
Harry Lee
Newton Couple Wed In Methodist Church Ceremony
Norman Slycord and his partner were married Saturday evening in the Newton Methodist church and now reside in Galesburg. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dixon of Newton welcomed a baby girl named Debra born April 4. Ivetta Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Miller of Newton, is among other home visitors noted.
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Paul Nn Ae
Paul
Juanita Ikhite
Chicago
Red Rock
Dora Ullerson
England
Helen Jane Jones
Hat Street
North Hollywood
Teras
Grace Jones
Jesse R. Jones
Helen
Pane Ress
Ince
Norman Slycord
Newton
Galesburg
Ralph Dixon
Con
Ivetta Miller
James Miller
Debra
Chie Wilson
Matt Pinkseg
Carl de Bruys
Pietenpol Cup Contest Friday Night at Chapel
Reminder for the Pietenpol Cup Contest Friday night at 8 00 pm in Douwstra Chapel. Admission is free and Central College freshmen and sophomores provide entertainment under their directors. The program aims to surpass last year with strong student performances. Bring family and friends.
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Douwstra Chapel
Central College
Accidents Up Eighteen Percent in Marion County
Marion County reported 422 traffic accidents in 1955, up from 359 in 1954. Property loss rose from 123,010 to 133,920 dollars, while personal injury costs fell eight percent. Statewide totals increased eight percent from 50,869 to 54,877.
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Marion County
State Department of Public Safety
Warren
Clarke
Lucas
Monroe
Mahaska
Poweshiek
Knoxville Journal
Farmers May Get Multiflora Rose Until April 20
Farmers and sportsmen are reminded by the Conservation Commission that multiflora rose seedlings may still be obtained from local nurseries until April 20. The notice urges careful use to prevent spread of the invasive plant.
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The
Conservation Commission
Ames Nursery Rose Seedlings for Erosion Control
The Ames Nursery announces limited rose seedling availability for farm erosion control and wildlife plantings, not for urban or ornamental use. Orders must reach the Commission's Des Moines offices by April 20. pricing is 6 dollars per 250 seedlings or 20 dollars per 1000.
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Ames Nursery
Commission
Des Moines
Conservation orders extended through state planners directors
Limited text indicates state conservation activities with extension directors and planners involved in placing orders. The fragment suggests official procurement or guidance roles within a state conservation framework. Further details are not readable.
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State Conservation
Eet
Sony Extension
Stray bullet wounds Humboldt youth on shunt expedition
A 17 year old Humboldt youth named Allen Masssen was struck by a stray bullet during a shunt expedition. The bullet passed through his body and exited near the heart, leaving him wounded but alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Masssen
Humboldt
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