Story of Iowa State Fair’s First Century in Palimpsest
The July Palimpsest recounts Iowa State Fair history from its 1854 Fairfield start through modern growth under eight secretaries. It notes early ambitions to keep Iowa at the agricultural forefront, the move to Des Moines in 1879, and the fair’s resilience amid wars and economic lows while expanding exhibits, prizes, and 4-H and FFA competition.
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Palimpsest
Iowa
Fairfield
Jefferson County Agricultural Society
Ady
Belle Turner
Keokuk
Eliza Jane Hodges
Iowa City
Agricultural Society
Des Moines
Muscaine
Oskaloosa
Dubuque
Burlington
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Tour of Honey Creek Watershed Slated August 13
A planned tour of the Honeycreek watershed near Chariton will highlight flood and soil erosion control practices. The event, August 13, is by the Three Rivers Watershed Council in Lucas County with an evening dinner in Chariton and a post-tour program.
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Honey Creek
Lucas County
Honeycreek
Chariton
Three Rivers Watershed Council
Three Rivers
Harold Levis
County Soil District
Marion County
Herbert Cline
Brand
Charitone
Obituary of Ben Van Dyke of Sully Iowa 1900 1954
Ben Van Dyke son of Cornelius and wife born in Pella died in Sully on July 26 1954 at age 44 years 9 months 6 days He joined First Reformed Church of Sully November 2 1980 later died at home leaving wife Freda and five children Robert Dale Alvi Ray and two daughters He was predeceased by infant children his father a brother and sisters Funeral services were held July 28 1954 at the First Reformed Church Sully Iowa with Rev Charles A Stoppels officiating Burial followed in Sully Cemetery The Pella Cooperative Funeral Home in charge of arrangements The family thanks relatives friends and neighbors for support during his long illness
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Ben van Dyke
Cornelius van Dyborn
Sully
Jesus
Bully
Freda van Rees
Robert Dale
Alvi Ray
Jake
Grinnell
Geart
Leighton
Elizabeth
Peter de Kruyff
Otley
Gertrude
Paul de Penning
Correlia
Delbert Jacobs
Kelogg
First’ Reformed Church
Iowe
Charles A. Stoppels
Iowa
Pella
Wiebe
Lynnville
Cornelius
Tena
Charlotte
Albert Beyer
Peter and
Adriana
Jacob
Johanna
Joel Spykerman
Holland
Michigan
Bernice Louise
Wilbur Nikkel
Jannigie Wielenga
Piet
Cornelius Groenendyk Dies at 81 in Leighton
Cornelius Groenendyk age 81 died at his Leighton home Thursday July 29 1954 after a long life in Peoria and Leighton communities. He was born June 14 1878 in I hoek Netherlands came to America at 23 and joined the Peoria Christian Reformed Church. He married Elizabeth Kloosterman February 7 1899 and had five children Ben Connie Dennis Marie and a daughter in Cedar and Leighton. Survived by wife five children 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren two sisters Cornelia Mrs Wm Vanden Hoek Dora Mrs Henry Veenstra and many relatives. Funeral Monday August 2 1954 with services at the family residence and Leighton Christian Reformed Church. Interment Evergreen cemetery.
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Cornelius Groenendyk
Jan Anije
Groenendyk
I= hoek
Netherlands
Leighton
America
Peoria
Christian Reformed Church
Marring
Elizabeth Kloosterman
Ber
Ben
Connie
Cedar
Dennis
Marie
John Vanden Heuvel
Leighton Christian Reformed Church
Cornelia
Wm. Vanden Hoek
Dora
Henry Veenstra
Wm. K. Reinsma
Paul Veenstra
Evergreen Cemetery
Cornelius Groenendyk Remembered by Family and Friends
A fragmented obituary note honors Cornelius Groenendyk as a husband and father, noting friends neighbors and relatives who supported the family before and after his death and expressing gratitude for their aid during a difficult time.
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Cornelius Groenendyk
Family thanks extend heartfelt gratitude to supporters
The Family sends heartfelt thanks and deep gratitude for the respect and regard shown, with appreciation for the fewers sent in memory and in tribute to their loved one.
Goodyk Family Man Dies After Long Farm Life
Johannes Jelle Goodyk of the Peoria and Pella area, later Sully and finally Pella, died at age 70 in July 1954. He was born October 28, 1883 in Sexberium Friesland Netherlands, came to America in 1911, married Sadie Spoelstra in 1915, and leaves a large family of five sons and five daughters plus many relatives. He was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church of Pella and had a long, faithful life as a farmer and husband.
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Johannes Jelle Goodyk
Wiebe
Tryntje Jonker Goodyk
Sexberium
Friesland
Netherlands
Reformed Church
Grand Bay Michigan
Markit
Sadie Spoelstra
Thay
Peoria
Pella
Sully
Clergy Officiate Service at Pella Church
The service at 1 30 pm was led by the Rev J Geels and Dr P Y De Jong. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Pella Iowa. The Pella charge of arrangements.
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J. Geels
P. Y. de Jong
Oakwood Cemetery
Pella
Iowa
Card of Thanks for Johannes Goodyk
We thank friends and neighbors who were kind to our dear husband and father during illness. Expressions of sympathy and flowers are gratefully acknowledged as we remember Johannes Goodyk with respect and appreciation.
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Ben ‘van Dyke
Ben van Dyke
Johannes Goodyk
Death notice for Arie Blom of Porterville community
Arie Blom born August 7 1887 in Herwynen Gelderland Netherlands died July 31 1954 at 1005 Liberty St Porterville aged 66 years 11 months 24 days survived by brothers Antonie and Bert preceded by parents Minnie and Edward and a sister Minnie wife of John M Van Gorp. He served in World War I and was a charter member of the Van Veen Van Hemert American Legion Post 89. Funeral held August 3 1954 at 1 o clock from Van Dyk Funeral Home.
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Arie Blom
Engel Blom
Teuntje van Zee
Herwynen
Gelderland
Netherlands
America
Pella
Porterville
Liberty St
Antonie
Bert
Minnie
John M. van Gorp
Edward
First Christian Reformed Church
van der Ploeg
van Veen-Van Hemert American Legion
Funeral Services At First Christian Reformed Church
The service was held at the First Christian Reformed Church with interment in Portergrove Cemetery. Dr. P. Y. De Jong officiated the rites and the ceremonies concluded with the burial at Portergrove Cemetery.
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First Christian Reformed Church
P. Y. de Jong
Portergrove Cemetery
Card of Thanks for sympathy on brother Arie Blom
Neighbors and especially Dr H C Vander Meulen and Rev and Mrs P Y De Jong thank all who showed kindness in the brother Arie Blom’s final hours. The family gratefully acknowledges expressions of sympathy and tokens of regard.
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H. C. Vander Meulen
P. Y. de Jong
Arie Blom
Ceting
Death of Guy Van Haaften in Kalamazoo
Guy Van Haaften a well known resident of Pella died at his home 1623 South Westnedge Avenue Kalamazoo Michigan on a Monday in July Funeral arrangements are not listed in the fragment but indicate a local obituary notice for a respected area figure.
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Guy van Haaften
Pella
S. Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Obituary for Mr Van Haaften of Kalamazoo
After a long illness Mr. Van Haaften, born June 17 1898 in Kalamazoo, son of Machiel and Jeril ten, worked for Armour and Co in Detroit and later as branch manager in Pittsburgh, served in WWI. Survived by brother Cornelius Van Haaften of Kalamazoo and extended relatives. Services at Langeland Chapel Kalamazoo Thursday at 1 8 led by Rev Victor J Maxam. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Aunt Carrie Clark and cousin Dave Van Steenis attended from Pella July 28-29.
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van Haaften
Mazoo
Machiel
Jer Lten
Armour and Co
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Cornelius van Heaften
Kalamazoo
Langeland Chapel
Carrie Clark
Mr. van Aften
Dave van Steenis
Pella
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State Agricultural Society
J. M. Shaffer
Christian Slagle
Caleb Baldwin
Peter Hay
Board of Agriculture
State Fair Board
Ros
Towa
Corn Belt
Iowa State Agricultural Society
J. Wallace
Muscatine
John R. Shaffer
P. L. Fowler
G. H. van Houten
Lenox
Iowa Board of Agriculture
The
van Houten
John C. Simpson
Arthur R. Corey
Iowa State Fair Board
Corey
Lloyd B. Cunningham
Boyer
Ja. Paardekooper
Bakker & Rus
Beef Brickle
Sargent
Arn Pain
Spencer Kellogg Linseed
van Dyk
Boat
Boatsma
Alexander-Smith Lees
Armstrong
Pabco
California
Kentile
Goodyear
Robbins
Miraplas
Boat and Boatsma
S&h
Farmers Union
Co-Op Grocery
Betty Crocker
Angel Food
E Mix
Oleo
Atlas
Charmin
Doz. Pt
Hires Root Beer
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