Nearby Towns and Rural Notes From a Parish Journal
Local notes recount visits from Mrs. Bartus Kiyn at Mt Stanton and Lake Don Ald National Park with the Gerald Dieleman family, the arrival of letters from La Rochelle France, and a parade of health updates, weddings, moves, and accidents across Gainesville, Morton Grove, Pella and Des Moines. Memorials to gardeners, cattle shows, and community visitors fill this week’s slice of rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartus Kiyn
Mt. Stanton
Lake Donald National Park
Montana
Gerald Dieleman
Gerald
Ca Burton
Rainy River
Ontario
Canada
Lake of the Woods
Garth Mikesell
la Rochelle
France
Garth
la Poilice
Uida
Gainesville
Mount Dora
Abe
Chicago
Caroline
Selma
Walter Cronkhite
Mac Immas
Wendy
Christy
Morton Grove
Highland Park
Jane Ann Templeton
Indianola
Core
Don Core
Pocahantas
Ill
Jane Ann
Blaine Core
Jersey
Knoxville
Susan Templeton
Dwight Harvey
Harveys
Templeton
Earl Hodgson
Judy
Susan
James
Blanche
Delight
Kate
Amos Jones
Neil Stanton
Madge Hart
Phoenix
Ariz
Neil
Ronnie Kaldenberg
Robert
Mintie
Pella
Viola Karr
Clyde
Vivian
Otley
Viola
van Vliet
Joe Templeton
Community Notes From Sully Iowa Local Social and Club Updates
Mr and Mrs John Blom and others planned a fishing trip to Mine Friday return expected Friday evening. Leonard Vandoren hosted a gathering honoring Mrs Brand for her birthday July 1. Several families attended, gifts exchanged, cake baked by Mrs Claris Van Genderen. Various visits and dinners noted including Johnson of New York. The Calvary Baptist Church circle met with Reels teaching, Boerkoel resigning, and a September recess planned. W C T U held July 23 meeting at Community Church focusing on wine narcotics and alcohol harms with films and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blom
Sherrill
Sherma
Gerrit
Vander ‘Wilt
Monda
Les van
Norfolk
Xinia
Dean
Navy
Leonard Vandoren
Brand
Claris
van Gender
Karen
Dennis
Charles Brand
Gwen
Earl Graham
Ronnie
Kenneth Fleming
Boy
Delmar Schutz
Roger
Ja Brand
Vicki
Darrell Brand
Sherma Blom
Connie Brand
Audrey Criswell
Duane Brand
Vernon Huyser
Claris van Genderen
Rls
Junior
Thursas
Maj van Loe
Johnson N. Y
Leonard Pearcense
Pas Ae Calvary Baptist Church
Armand de Cook
Mahaska Ho ‘Aloosa
E. Reels
Ylstra
Ralph de Vries
Gilbert Stravers
A. C. Boerkoel
Sully
Rienk Zylstra
Dick Vos
Henry E. Jansen
Henry D. Jansen
Gerrit Jansen
Lawrence van Rees
Lewis van Wyk
William Lanser
A. C. Boerkeel
Henry Nikkel
James Nikkel
Lambert Vander
Jennie Sparks
O. H. Wisgerhof
Harold Ellsworth
Georgia Renaud
Caroline Kooistra
Mary Lou Vos
Farmers Co-Operative Ex change Holds Annual Meet
Prairie City News reports the Farmers Co-Operative Exchange held its t annual meeting with 350 attendees plus a dinner in the high school gym. Elmer Kreger spoke and a year end report was presented. certificates were issued for first year membership. Door prizes and family gifts followed a program of music by local students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-Operative Exchange
Booher
Elmer Kreger
Farmers Elevator Service Co
Parent and
First Reformed Church
Warren Hietbrink
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Neal Dickenberg
Warren van Wyk
Ouley
van Wyk
Frank Aalbers
John Vanden Berg
Pella
Frank
Arizona
Southwest
Otto Decker
Otto Decker Jr
Chicago
Ray Keuning
Ray Keuning Sr
Martin van Essen
Ray Buitenwerf
Roy
John Buitenwerf
Jasper County
West Maytag
Newton
Gun Club
Bob Vander Hart
Boulder
Colo
Ed Vander Hart
Gerrit Vande Lune
Linda Denberger
Oskaloosa
Maytag Park
Christian Reformed Church
Grandview Park
Des Moines
Anne Vander Hoek
Canada
Joan Rosenberg
William Rosenberg
Waupun
Wis
Linda Steenhoek
Willard Steenhoek
Ladies Group Held Brief Meeting with Ten in Attendance
The gathering included prayer by Mrs. C H Wisgerhof and ten members on the roll. Attendees named were Mrs Ray Buitenwerf, Mrs Fred De Vries, Mrs H G Ellsworth, Mrs Clarence Mons ma, Mrs Gorman Rozendaal, Mrs Louis Van Wyk, Mrs Henry Veldhuizen, Mrs C H Wisgerhof, and Mrs Rienk Zylstra with visitors Mrs Geurt Vande Krol, Mrs Mamie Boat, Mrs Don De Jong, Mrs Stoffel Mrag. Neltic Vander rs Bertha Wisgerhof, Mrs Leonard Pearce, Mrs Clarence Renaud and Mrs Delmar Schultz also mentioned. Elxon Van Wyk dined Sunday with Mr and Mrs Marvin Blom of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Schultz
C. H. Wisgerhof
Ray Buitenwerf
Fred de Vries
H. G. Ellsworth
Clarence Monsma
Gorman Rozendaal
Louis van Wyk
Henry Veldhuizen
Rienk Z
Funeral services held for D C Wilson 78
Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in the Prairie City Methodist church for D C Wilson 78 a lifetime farmer and resident of the Prairie City area Interment followed at Waveland Cemetery Jasper county residents will view and study living habits of Indians at Newton Centennial next month Mesquakie Indians from Tama reserve will encamp in Newton August 15 18 for centennial celebration organized by i Club The Mesquakie will demonstrate craft and practices The Newton centennial runs August 11 to 18 Mrs William Rosen of Waupun Wis visited Prairie City over the weekend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Wilson
Prairie City
Edward Zook
Church of the Brethren
Jasper County
Newton
Tama
I Club
William Rosene
Waupun
Wis
Voice of The Public Celebrates 89 Years of Faith
The author thanks God for 89 years of goodness and grace and expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for letters and cards. They seek to devote the rest of life to Jesus Christ and testify to His love, hoping the Savior comes soon to gather the faithful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Chronicle
Jesus Christ
Final Note on Sunday Pool Opening Sparks Debate
Editor notes the debate over opening the swimming pool on Sundays has ended in the newspaper, urging council members on both sides to consider traditions. A reader from Pella argues against Sunday openings, saying it harms forefathers’ morals and could lead to broader desecration of the Lord's Day, while opposing views warn of youth leaving town if the pool stays closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Chronicle
Pella
Newton
Marion County Fair Prepares for Junior Livestock Show
Advance Divers Practice Daily with 66 entries in purebred lambs and 16 members entered overall. 79 hogs in market swing, 4 purebred swine, 4 rabbit, and 6 colt entries reported. Livestock must be in place by 10 a.m. Tuesday with beef judged August 7, sheep and hog classes August 8, dairy August 2, and Boys Demonstration Contest August 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uehling
Marion County Fair
Pella’s Sabbath Stance: Keep Sunday Holy for City’s Spirit
John Hasselman argues for preserving the Lord's day in Pella to maintain a quiet, respectful, spiritual city. He critiques turning Sunday into frivolity and urges focus on essential community needs like a hospital, praising those who honor the Sabbath and urging council to reaffirm its moral stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
John Hasselman
Girls 4-H Exhibits Impress at Marion Co Fair
At Marion County Fair 166 girls entered 966 items in 4-H exhibits. Junior girls 10 to 11 produced 163 entries with 22 muffins and 69 cookies. intermediate 104 cookies 26 muffins 26 cakes. seniors 15 plus submitted 328 entries including 78 cookies and 33 candies. Open class features judge Mrs. Sylvan Runkel of Ottumwa visiting this year. judging runs Tue Wed Thu in the Girls Exhibit halls with about 50 girls aiding the judge and county officers on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Runkel
Ottumware
Entries Promise Large Jr. Livestock Show at Co. Fair
Large Marion County Fair entries from 4-H and FFA members fill the County Extension office. Beef classes lead with 80 Hereford, 63 Angus, 26 Shorthorn baby beef entries and cow calf totals. Dairy heifers top with 49 Holsteins plus 21 Guernsey 13 Brown Swiss 33 Jersey and 3 Milking Shorthorns. Market lambs total 27 entries, signaling about 70 sheep shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Fair
4-H
FFA
Dale Uehling
Guernsey
Jersey
Health Department tips to stay cool in extreme heat
The Health Department urges precautions in very hot weather. Stay indoors during peak sun, wear light clothing, and use hats. Drink water and salty fluids, avoid heavy exertion, and seek shade if sunstroke or fever occurs. If someone collapses, move to shade, loosen clothing, and call a doctor immediately.
Worker Should Check on Social Security Status
The article urges workers to regularly verify their social security account, noting its impact on future family income. Leo S. Smith of Des Moines stresses accuracy and advises requesting a Wage Statement Request from the Social Security district office at 910 Grand Avenue. A report can be provided by the Baltimore processing center at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene van Englehoven
Leland Balmer
Clyde Karr
Templeton
Harvey
Anis
Haugh Jones
Dunreath
Lida
C. B. Williams
Marion Wichart
Rt. 3
Pella
Felco
Marion
Iowa
Leo S. Smith
Des Moines
Social Security District
Grand Avenue
Social Security Accounting Center
Baltimore
Maryland
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