Weekend Visitor Notes and Home Moves Across Iowa
A stream of brief hometown notices records moves and visits. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Beyer moved to 1013 Hazel Street from 316 Huber Street. Navy personnel Donald and Jerry Durham, and Harold Wichhart visiting Des Moines, with others visiting relatives in Des Moines, Prairie City, Lenox, and Oskaloosa. Engagement news for Eunice Esloo to Eddie De Joode. Various weekend visits span Des Moines, Ottumwa, Beacon, and Hallsville Missouri before snippets conclude with illness absences and work rejoinings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Beyer
Hazel Street
Huber St
Donald Durham
Kodiak
Alaska
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Calif
Jerry Durham
Navy
Green Cove Springs
Florida
Norman Riddle
Des Moines
Harold Booy
Raymond Fisher
Dallas
al Howell
Marie Dykstra
Martin van Essen
Prairie City
Geurt van Dyk
Quakers Rally Past Dutchmen 6 5 in Oskaloosa iGame
Central's Flying Dutchmen led 5 0 but PennCommon Warriors came back to win 6 5 in Oskaloosa. Dwaine Krentz and Ken Loats produced early runs for Central while Eldon Schulte homered to stretch the lead. In the seventh inning Penn scored five times. Norman Milledge Larry Milledge and Bill Kildow contributed key hits as Central failed to answer. WP Meredith LP Huibregtse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Oskaloosa
Penn
Dwaine Krentz
Heg
Ken Loat
Ray Boyd
Darrell ‘Albers
Krentz
Loats
Eldon’ Schulte
Norman Milledge
Larry Milledge
Gor
Vernon Binns
Bill Parker
Larry Meredith
Roger Ward
Meredith
Huibregtse
Gayle Palmer
Ward
Bill Kildow
Palmer
Ahul Central
Cage
Huibregts
Byert
Schranbeck
L. Milledge
Meredith LP
Huibregt
Truck Stolen From Otley Mine Found In Minnesota
A pickup stolen from the Newton coal mine two miles south of Otley on Monday night April 8 was recovered in Cassel Minnesota on Wednesday morning April 10. Marion county sheriff personnel reported a man was seen walking away from the truck after parking it on a Dassel street. the driver was not caught. Dynamite and some tools were taken with the truck and the dynamite was found along a Marion County roadside the next day. Owner is Herb Vander Zyl.
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Newton
Otley
Cassel
Minn
Marion County
Dassel
Herb Vander Zyl
Oskaloosa Herald
Knoxville 4-H Carnival Names Queen and King
Janet Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Clark Pleasantville and Jim Crozier son of Mr and Mrs Russell Crozier Knoxville were queen and king of the 4-H carnival held in Knoxville April 13. They led balloting among 26 clubs with candidates. Janet belongs to the Merry Maids club and Jim to the 8-Ls. A large crowd attended.
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Janet Clark
Charles Clark
Pleasantville
Jim Crozier
Russell Crozier
Knoxville
Janat
Merry Maids Club
Jim
Birthday celebration at Home for the Aged for Mrs Johnson
Mrs Ella S Johnson marked her 84th birthday at the Home for the Aged with flowers cards and well wishes. Visitors including Mrs Mep pelink and daughter Claziena and others came by during the week to share greetings and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella S. Johnson
Meppelink
Claziena
Peter Vos
Ia. C. Kruseman
Leighton
Johnson
A. Veenschoten
Miss Philips
Mrs. Johnson
Barlell
Centennial services mark Prairie City church events
The Prairie City Christian Reformed Church held Centennial services with Rev. Van de Kieft and Rev. Pikaart delivering sermons. First Reformed Church of Pella featured Rev. Huibregtse and Central College gospel team. Attendees paid respects at a funeral in Pella. A bridal shower, births, and a congregational meeting at the First Reformed Church in Pella are noted along with community visits and local car theft report in Colfax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Church
van de Kieft
Pikaart
Oskaloosa
Huibregtse
Pella
First Reformed Church
Central College
Servces
Easter topics discussed at Mildred Booker meeting
Mildred Booker gathered twelve members on Tuesday April 2 with Easter as the main subject. Readers Edd De Haai and John Van Pilsum led the session, followed by social hour and refreshments. Jennie De Haai was to host next. Social visits included Mrs. Blanche Kingery with Edd De Haai and Jerry Blunk visiting from Pella. catechism classes at the Christian Reformed Church have ended for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Booker
Edd de Haai
John van Pilsum
Jennie de Haai
Jerry Blunk
Pella
Martin van Essen
Blanche Kingery
Christian Reformed Church
Teachers Invited To Attend Camp at Springbrook Park
Iowa State Teachers Conservation Camp will be at Springbrook State Park about 60 miles west of Des Moines. Three sessions run June 9 29 June 30 July 20 and July 21 August 10. Participants can earn three semester hours per session up to six total. Field oriented instruction features specialists from state and federal agencies and interactions with up to twenty experts per teacher. A three week session may involve travel up to 1000 miles.
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Springbrook State Park
Des Moines
Iowa State Teachers Conservation Camp
Workhorse of Irrigation Harnesses Water for Crops
An eastern carrot producer faces drought when his 200 by 75 foot pond runs dry in late summer. A 40 horsepower pump, fed from a deep well, fills the pond and supplies irrigation to part of the fields, showcasing the system as the main workhorse for on-farm water needs.
College Camp Costs and Scholarships Outline
Equipment and transportation are provided by Iowa State Teachers College of Cedar Falls. The college furnishes staff and undergraduate credits. Tuition is 25 for graduates per session, 29.50 for undergraduates, with board and room at 56.30 per session. Additional costs cover travel to camp and small purchases. scholarships are available.
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Iowa State Teachers College of
Cedar Falls
Tuition Aid Inquiry Through Soil District Offices
Interested individuals may inquire about tuition coverage at the Soil Conservation District Offices in Knoxville New ton or Oskaloosa. Contact details and deadlines are provided by the district for eligible applicants.
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Soil Conservation District
Knoxville
Newton
Oskaloosa
Obituary of William Onstine Passes at 87 in Leighton
William Onstine died quietly at his daughter’s home near Leighton on April 14 1957 aged 87 years 1 month 2 days He was born near Pella on March 12 1870 to Benjamin Onstine and Janetta Van Steenbergen He married Anna Klein in 1899 and later Elizabeth Vander Linden He leaves two daughters Jannetta Roorda and Berra Hesselink a grandson Dale Roorda a great granddaughter Peggy Roorda two step grandsons John and Mark Hesselink and several nieces and nephews The body was moved to Ebenezer Reformed Church Leighton for services after a funeral home transfer
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Bert Schuttinga
Highland
Ind
Jay Rusthoven
Hammond
Lois Siuik
Lowell Vande Lune
Christian Reformed Church
Pella
Bastian Vander Velden
Skiff Hospital
Newton
Ray Vander Liden
Monroe
Arthur de Cook
Archie van Pearsem
Archie
Martin van Zee
Albert Lourens Sr
Pete Lourens
Gerritt Lourens
Arnold Lourens
Ben Lourens
Marlene van Zee
Joyce Roorda
Albert Lourens Jr
Orie Lourens
Nancy
George Lourens
Lester van Peursem
Lorena
Gladys van Peursem
John Henken
Arthur Samson
Willard Steenhoek
Linda
W. L. van Peursem
Ardis van Peursem
First Reformed Church
Herman J. Ridder
First Reformed Church of
Dick de Haai
Harold de Vries
Wilden Hospital
Des Moines
William ‘Thompson
Colfax
William
William Onstine
C. A. Roorda
Leighton
Mahaska County
Benjamin Onstine
Janetta van Steenbergen
Anna Klein
Jannetta
Tunis Henry
Elizabeth Vander’ Linden
Berra Hesselink
Lincoln
Ebenezer Reformed Church of
Dale Roorda
Peggy Marleen Roorda
John
Mark Hesselink
van Dyk-Duven
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Service Held At Pella For Mrs De Prenger
The church service at 1 30 p m saw Rev Peter A De Jong lead, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Pella. Singers Mrs Howard De Prenger and Mrs Lawrence Bogaards performed Abide With Me and Oh That Will Be Glory for Me, with accompaniment by Mrs John Boerelyn. Casket bearers included Dale Roorda Gerrit Van Zomeren Ernest De Cook Henry Bandstra Walter Newendorp and Jacke W Veldhuizen.
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Peter A. de Jong
Oakwood
Pella
Howard de Prenger
Lawrence Bogaards
John Boerelyn
Dale Roorda
Gerrit van Zomeren
Ernest de Cook
Henry Bandstra
Walter Newendorp
Dake W. Veldhuizen
Health Exams for Mahaska 4-H Girls Saturday
Mahaska County 4 H girls are invited to health examinations on Saturday April 27 from 9 am to 11 am at the Farm Bureau building in Oskaloosa. Nurses will conduct laboratory and other health tests at no cost to the participants. Local Farm Bureau and township county health chairs oversee the project with Mrs. Lloyd Bass aiding the setup and Miss Mariam Smith arranging nurses and supplies.
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Mahaska County
Farm Bureau
Oskaloosa
Township
Farm Bureau Womens Committee
Lloyd Bass
Farm Bureau Women's Committee
Mariam Smith
Lawn Requires a Good Foundation
H. L. Lantz of Iowa State College advises homeowners and new home builders that a good lawn needs a solid foundation around new homes. The guidance emphasizes preparing soil and proper grading to support healthy turf growth.
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H. L. Lantz
Iowa State College
Preparing Soil For New Lawns Before Seeding
Lantz outlines step by step soil preparation for new lawns. Start by piling topsoil four to six inches high, then distribute after subgrade is set. Add peat and coarse sand to improve structure in clay loam soils, 2-3 cubic yards each per 1000 sq ft. Surface drainage away from the house, then fertilize with 10-10-10 or 12-12-12 at 20-30 lb per 1000 sq ft. Bluegrass preferred. 1 lb seed per 1000 sq ft.
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Lantz
Cancer cures require a doctor not pills says ACS
The American Cancer Society warns that cancer cannot be cured by pills powders or quack promises. Only a doctor can diagnose and treat cancer urging patients to seek professional care.
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American Cancer Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold Wichhart
Adam Wichhart
Clarence Vander Veer
Ray Kersey
Harvey
Marvin van Engllehoven
Iowa City
Jean Ver Ploeg
John Wurster
Lenox
Eunice Esloo
Eddie de Joode
Bernice Roozeboom
Shirley van Zee
Jay
Ruth Miedema
Gertie Messemaker
Mrs
Roger Utterback
Beacon
Chirence Dickerson
Elmer Bartlow
Clyde Wilson
Likel Hartman
Ottumwa
Juanita Mallory
Janie
Mrs. Howard Smith
Frank Zickel
Leona Schakel
Larry van Baale
Lynn
Floyd Richardson
Clayton Richardson
Hallsville, Mo
Jean Olivier
Emeline
Ed Vos
Arthur de Vries
Marilyn van Essen
Shirley Dykhuis
Dorothy van Veen
Quakers
Minnesota
Prairie City News
John Ter Louw
Norman Roorda
Gerald Ter Louw
Dave Boot
Ames
Henry de Cook
Loveland, Colo
Ladies Reading Circle
Hutch
Prowinecetown
Mlapte
By Dearborn
Triple Dresser
Springbrook Park
JRA Miller Farm Electrification Bureau
Mahaska
Provincetown
Dearborn
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