Rural News Highlights From Otley Des Moines and Monroe
A Sunday oil heater exploded on Dick De Jong’s hog farm causing facial burns and a lost hog house while another blaze was contained. Lightning damaged a Otley area house and several local school projects used papier mache farms. Community members attend funerals, visits and political meetings as Coop activity and local projects expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick de Jong
Leland Balmer
John de Ronde
Otley
James, Hoy
Robert Modlin
E. B. Cochrane
Monroe
Edward Johnson
Clyde Karr
May van Hemert
Ollie Mikesell
Griffith
Funera
Betsy Moomaw
Des Moines
Co. Supt
Vernon
Ronnie
Dorothy
Flagler
Rosa Paper
Betty
Abe
Chicago
Raymond
Ilinois
Uncle Seat
Villont
Marie Villont
Collins Hospital
Hiway
East
Knoxville
Mr. Eells
Fifield
Fee
Conservation Office
Marion
Donald Ford
Déa
Easter Greetings Amid Local News From Otley Iowa
Otley News reports on Easter reflections and community notes. Mr and Mrs Charles Barnett of Given Iowa visited Zack Slocum, REA meeting notes, Otley Amvet Auxiliary 26 activities, a wiener roast at Marion Verwers home, and Emma Ora visiting relatives. A storm caused a fire at John De Ronde residence with Pella fire department responding. Marion County Bank progress noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barnett
Given
Iowa
Zack
Jennie Vander Kolk
Doris Lee
William Verwers
Bonnie
Darlene
Cordell
Rodney
Norman Robus
Janice
Kenneth
Duane
Connie
Marion Verwers
Grinnell
Emma Ora
George Ryke
John de Ronde
Pella Fire Department
Marion County Bank
Pleasant birthday and community notices in Galesburg
Mrs K Carpenter reports a birthday gathering for Roy Ritter on April 8 with family guests and homemade cakes. Recurring social events include Sunday dinners hosted by Curtis Dearinger and Hattie Carpenter with local visitors. Church circle met April 8 at Avery Woody home. devotions, readings, prayers, and a tray lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ritter
Ells Otten
How- Ritter
Joe Horman
Paul and
Earl
Horman
Howard Ritter
Curtis Dearinger
Clifford Dearinger
Lorraine
Brian
Monroe
Hattie Carpenter
John Kerr
Des Moines
Galesburg
John
Kenneth Carpenter
Harold Schnug
Avery Woody
Martin Dearinger
Dewey Ramer
Ralph Clausen
Ritter
John Healy
Newton
Ernie Mick
Anne de Penning
Byron Broderson
Carroll and Bob
Reasner
Wilbur ‘van Wyngarden
Hi Carpenter
Leah Terpstra
Killduff
Henry
Anna Marks
Alan Kroh
Verlan Slycord
Cornie Slycord
Blackstone
KRNT
Galesburg Christian Ladies Aid
Marvin Schippers
Pella
Otley Bank Building Floor and Sidewalk Work Update
Otley workers installed a floor and laid a sidewalk in front of the bank building this week. Mia, Tracy Ver Steeg and daughters of Lovilia spent Sunday afternoon with their mother, Mr House Ver Steeg. Joe Horman recovered from a sore throat and returned to work. Mrs Arthur Sneller and M Jake Sneller of Pella were shopping in Ottumwa Friday.
Local Social News From Oskaloosa and Nearby
Oskaloosa notes list Sunday dinners and post nuptial shower scenes with families and church groups. RotC cadets from Drake University visited Boeing and Cessna plants in Wichita, traveling by eight C-47 aircraft. Church services at Central Reformed and visits among residents fill the week, including hospital stays and neighborly calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank van Dyke
Gerrit van Dyke
Kenneth Kooyman
Arlene van Weelden
Oskaloosa
Girls’ League of Central Reformed Church
Kooyman
Ray Hammersly Hom
Fremont
N. A
Tunis Kelderman
Wm. Ashman
Ashman
David Funk
Vera Funk
Floyd. Brummel
Ebenezer Church to stage The Promise of Life Easter pageant
The Ebenezer Reformed Church senior choir with Christian Endeavor Society will present a musical pageant The Promise of Life depicting Christ life on Easter Sunday, April 18 at 7 30 pm. Choir director pianist Mrs Donald K De Prenger organist Janet Boerelyn Marlene Boerelyn narrator Mrs H G Rempe invite all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Christ
Donald K. de Prenger
Janice Boerelyn
Marlene Boerelyn
H. G. Rempe
Free Paint Brush Offer at New Paint Store
Advertisement promises a free 8 inch pure bristle brush with purchase of 7 gallons of lead zinc and linseed oil house paint at $4.00 per gallon and a free 1 inch brush with 1 quart of enamels or varnishes at $1.35 per quart. Offer valid 10 days. Store located at 1204 West Washington.
Banquet and Sale Highlight Oskaloosa Polled Hereford Event
Elyn attended a Polled Hereford Association banquet at the Christian Church in Oskaloosa on Wednesday evening. The sale occurred the following day. The statement lists Pvt. Alvin W. De Jong's U S address and notes visiting time with local residents Myrna and Margaret and Mrs Fannie Beltman at the Klein home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Ralberts
Myra
Margaret
Fannie Beltman
Henry Sedrel
F. Huizenga
Pella
P. Y. de Jong
Christian Reformed Church
Gerrit van Zemeren
Wm. de Heer
Marion Oktshoorn and Son
Abe Rempe
J. C. van Wyk
Oskaloosa
G. A. Aalberts
Junella Ver Meer
Elsie de Jong
Karen Ver Ploeg
I. P. de Cook
John van Rheenen
Bloomfield
Norman van Heukelem
Des Moines
Dick Vriesman
Prairie City
J. C. den Hartog
Ray den Hartog
Kenneth Glewen
Dunbar
Iowa
Sunda
Edward Tanis
Wayne
Wm. van Heuke
John Boer
Elyn
Hereford Association
Christian Church
Pvt
Alvin W. de Jong
U. S
Engr
Bn, Co. C
APO
New York
G. A. Aalberta
Myrna
Lester Klein
Balancing Home Decor For New Married Couples
First homes for young newlyweds blend personal living styles with shared decoration. The bride usually leads the decor planning, but the space should reflect both masculine and feminine tastes. Compromise, patience, and mutual respect yield a balanced, agreeable result.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cordova News
Roy Karr
Burlington
Norma Jean Bricker
New Orleans
Younkers Travel Service
Norma
Europe
Clarence
Hazel
Chester's
Goldie de Heer
Claud Garrison
Mattie
Bill
Susie
Diana
Donna de Moss
Grandma Ballard
Gladys
Otto Wynsteker
Cleona Cronkhite
Harry
Pollk County
Dwight Haing
Saral
Gerald ‘Arments
Melba van Hemert
Janet Karr
Bill Vrierelaar
Otley Co-op
Parl van Hemert
Purl
Taintor
Mrs. V
Roy
Fayette
Arkansas
Bryant
Liffy Rinehart
Rays
C. E. Gamble
Zula Prunty
Harold Karr
Lloyd Karr
James ‘Templeton
Charles Hodgson
Merle Price
Gamble
Oakdale
Tony Langatrant
Cecil Price
Red Rock
Leo Mullens
Myrtle Stevenson
Fred Mohler
Mabel Sellers
Darlene Karr
Mary Perkey
Calvin Talbot
Raymond de Moss
Virginia
Bill van Maanen
van Maanen
Marie Kijn
Tneraniid Ven
Gernit Lati
Otley News
Mia
Charles Vander Kolk
K. Carpenter
Enn Gensatio Fries Hudson
Price Michigan
Leestones
Hudson Jet Family Club
Hudson
Oskaloosa News
Lizabeth Newanhouse
Leighton News
Carol Ann Sedrel
Harold Sack
West Washington
Oliver
van Zee
Boyer
Paardekooper
Sita
Phillips 66
Phillips
Pullars Petroleum Company
Grootveld Oil Co
Gerrit Steenhoek
West End
Pella, Iowa
A. D. Vermeer
N. W. Corner Square
Schippers Bros
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