Hasselman Celebrates 88th Birthday in Pella Iowa
Adam P Hasselman born 1868 in Marion County grew up near Pella on Battle Ridge road. He later farmed in Mahaska County before moving to Pella at age 60. In a July 24 1956 letter he thanks friends for cards and a free dinner sharing gratitude to God and his late wife. He says his joy lies in testifying for his Saviour and blessing through years.
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Adam P. Hasselman
Marion County
Battle Ridge
Pella
Mr. Hasselman
Sioux County
Adam
Mahaska County
Adam Hasselman
Chronicle News
Dick van Zee
Franklin
Scott U Need-Us Club Meeting at Lamers Home
On July 23 1956 the Scott M Need-Us 4-H Club met at Darlene Lamers home. Roll call cited Why I Like to Live in the U S. Plans were made for a fair booth. The club held an achievement show with judges Mrs Howard Barnes and Mrs Orville Cox. Junior girls presented their team demonstration and Helena Dilger offered pointers. Ten members eight guests and two leaders attended. Lunch followed hosted by the hostess and her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Lamers
U. S
Howard Barnes
Orville Cox
Helena Dilger
Lana de Vries
Verna Boerelyn
Doni Kefyn
Kathy de ‘Vries
Arthur de Vries
Mary Beth
Maria Rae Heemstra
Marion van Houweling
Ella
Coralee Vrierelaar
Monroe Baptist Church
Arie de Vries
Pella
Coralee Vrieselaar
Leland Balmer
Gradus Vriezelast
John Vriezelaar
Susan
Anie Ver Dugh
Beverly
Donna
J. W. Joya
H. W. Vriezelaar
Walter van Doorninck
Willa Mae
Agnes Wittenburg
Stanley
Bob Beyer
Beyer
Maytag Park
Newton
Martin van Essen
Coralee Vriezelaar
Clarence Mathes
John’ Sellars
John Vrieselaar
W. J. Lloyd
W. J. Rice
Sully High School Class Reunion Hosts Pot-Luck Supper
Mr and Mrs Dick Ver Ploeg Jr hosted Sully High School class of 49 graduates for a pot-luck supper Saturday night. Attendees included LeRoy Van Zee and Douglas of Pella Marion Zylstram and David of Grinnell Paul Stoppels Paula and Debra of Iowa City and Harold Kerby Johnny and Sherry of Cincinnati.
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Dick Ver Ploeg, Jr
Sully High School
Teryl
LeRoy van Zee
Douglas
Pella
Marion Zylstram
David
Grinnell
Paul Stoppels
Paula
Debra
Iowa City
Harold Kerby
Johnny and
Sherry
Cincinnati
Iowa
.Monroe Engagement Announced for Eleanor Elizabeth Thomason
Mr L E Thomason of Monroe announces the engagement of his daughter Eleanor Elizabeth of Monroe to Alvin Van Haaften son of Mr and Mrs Frank Van Haaften of thton A fall wedding is planned The Dick Jansen family held their annual reunion at the Swimming Pool Park in Pella with a basket dinner at noon Read lists of attendees and note two recent weddings four births and an Amerie Legion picnic and Auxiliary meeting on Aug 7 in the Pool Park record of local families and events
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Christian High School Board
West Market Park
John Brouwer
Christian
Eleanor Elizabeth
Monroe
Alvin van Haaften
Frank van Haaften
Thton
Dick Jansen
Pella
E. D. Jansen
Melvin
Charles Jansen
Allen
Guy Jansen
Karenid David
Edwin Jansen
Junior Vos
Jimmie
Stevie
Carol Sue
Nelson Geels
Gary
Beverly
Semnetas de Koning
Harriet
Carroll
Margaret Steenhoek
Albert de Koning
Ruth
Helen
Marilyn
Dick de Koning
Jacob Schut
Marvin
Ronald
Lois
Ae Gilbert Schut
David
Simon Fopma
Charles
Barbara
Betty
Kathy Sue
Harold Beyers
Dwight
Bernie Fox
Bryce
Alvin
Bonnie
Donald Fopma
Ronald Jansen
Junior Engbers
Ray van Wyk
Berneda
Larry
Sheryl
Shirley
Henry D. Jansen
Robert
Kryn Struik
Dorothy
Norma
Keith
Verlan
Ed Sparks
Donna
Rosemary
Waltressa Vander Hart
Arlyn Boot
Jacob Schui
Charlie Jansen
Amerie Legion and Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Dwayne Rire
de Gr “Ammer
Ica
Will_Den oe
Rayleigh Vander Waal
Pee x Breed
Ralph Livingston
John Pringle
Pga
Clarence Mathie Bi Che
Wm. Warrick
Hoyt
Irma of
Ressner
van Essen
Arthur de Vries
John Boerelyn
Leighton
John Vriezelaar
Susan
Gerald van Houweling
Marion Heemstra
Henry Sneller
Harvey
H. W. Vriexelaar
Coralee
Indianola
Dennis
Bobby Vos
Marion van Houweling
Zalmona Presbytery Church Centennial Observed
The Zalmona Presbytery church in Waukon will mark its centennial on August 12 with observances highlighting a century of worship and community service.
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Zalmona Presbytery
Waukon
Summit News Visit Highlights and 4-H Fair
Mrs H W Vriezelaar hosts a cross state visiting party touring sites in South Dakota Nebraska and Colorado area including Mt Rushmore and Needles. Summit 4-H Achivement Day at Otley school on July 20 showcased sewing displays judged by Mrs Pennington with 4-H team Van Wyk Edith Nollen performing a seam demonstration. Numerous local residents and families attend picnics birthdays and church events amid community news and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ver Woert
Martha Carol
South Dakota
Clarence Russel
Verl. Hol
Wayne Holmes
Mission
Valentine
Nebka
George Cady
Faiily
Custer
Paul Holmes
Holmes
Mt. Coidge
Mt. Rushmore
Big Rock
Needles
Jane
India
Summit Sira
Otley School House
Robert Pennington
Home Ec
Monroe
Marion Co. Fair
John Vriezelaar
Susan
Elwyn Ve Dught
Knoxville
Mamie Vander Ploeg
Wedness
Edward Aalbers
Peggy
Frank Aalbers
Prairie City
Helen Aalbers
Lenora Vogelaar
Mildred Westerkamp
Taintor
Grace Heemstra
Pella
Henry Hulleman
Carrie
Beth Vriez
H. W. Vriezelaar
Coralee
Leland Balmer
Donald Vriezelaar
Donald, Jr
Offut Base
Omaha
Neb
Will A. Vriezelaar
Toledo Man Restores and Re elects Old Organs Hobby
George Rosenberger of Toledo pursues a unique hobby of remodeling and electing old organs, combining craftsmanship with vintage instrument preservation. He works on antique pipes, wiring, and casework, aiming to revive cherished musical instruments for display and occasional performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rosenberger
Toledo
Weekend Guests and Family Visits Across Iowa and Missouri
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Daryl Walker and son with Leona Schakel. Goldie Colwell spent the weekend with her family in Ottumwa. Floyd Richardson hosted weekend visitors Mrs Clayton Richardson of Hallsville Missouri and Gilbert Richardson of Sturgeon Missouri. Jo and Alvin. Van Ekeren and family vacation visiting relatives in California. Louise and J B Van Hemert attended a Des Moines Bunaty gathering at Dr and Mrs Sheldon Gladstone's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Walker
Leona Schakel
Goldie Colwell
Ottumwa
Floyd Richardson
Clayton Richardson
Hallsville
Missouri
Gilbert Richardson
Sturgeon
Alvin
van Ekeren
California
Louise
J. B. van Hemert
Des Moines
Bunaty
Sheldon Gladstone
Des Moines Man Heads Boy Scout Fund Campaign
Harold E. Kersey, building manager for the Equitable Building, has been appointed chairman of the 1956 finance campaign for the Tall Corn Area Council, heading fundraising efforts to support local scout programs.
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Des Moines
Boy Scout Fund
Harold E. Kersey
Equitable
Tall Corn
Coun
Des Moines Scout Leader Elected to Council Vice President
Jim Kenworthy of Des Moines, auditor. Robert McKee, Des Moines, publicity. Jack Watson, Des Moines, arrangements. Wilbur Miller, Des Moines, finance. Since 1948 on Council Executive Board, elected Council Vice President in 1964. Campaign urges Iowa communities without community chests to support finance efforts beginning October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Rebar
Kersey
Jim Kenworthy
Des Moines
Robert McKee
Jack’ Watson
Des Moineau
Disk Borus
Advance Ce
Weather Balloon Drops On Farm Near Leon
A large weather balloon dropped on the Fred McDowell farm near Leon. The balloon was made of heavy plastic and carried no instruments or equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McDowell
Leon
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SCOTT
Lamers
Christian High
Brouwer
Denver
Colorado
Christian High School
Mayfair
American Legion Auxiliary
Eleanor Thomasen
Summit News
Wisse Electric Co
Ralph Wisse
Wales
Circus Peanuts
Lee
Gradus Bensink
North Lake Prairie
Range
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First Street
Henry G. Bensink
Gradus Bensink Heirs
Andy
John
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