Local farm bureau meeting and social happenings in Cedar Township
News from nearby towns recounts the Cedar Township Farm Bureau Ladies meeting with 16 ladies and 11 children, roll call, demonstrations on Master Mixes, and refreshments. Also noted are visits between families in Fremont Pella and Chicago Heights, plus reunions for Cedar School Class of 1941 and the Veldhuizen-Van Veldhuizen family.
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D. Wisse
Grand Rapids
First Christian Reformed Church
Chris Newenhouse
Chicago Heights
Illinois
J. G. Newenhouse
Minnesota
Cedar Township Farm Bureau
Harold Brown
D. Bi
Otley and area social notes drift through summer
The Otley community centers on visits and gatherings as relatives from Pella, Newton, Sully and Des Moines drop by houses from July to August. Recounted events include Dorcas Society meetings at Otley Reformed Church, a Sunday school annual picnic at West Market in Pella, and various family visits to grandparents in Sully and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Vos
Pella
Robert Vansen
Dorcas Society
Otley Reformed Church
Jennie Vander Kolk
Edith Kuiper
Nora van Essen
Gertrude —Aalbe
Hendrika van Essen
Otley
Erwin Breen
Des Moines
Winnie Breen
Marion van Wyk
Elmer van Wyk
Garlon Ruby
Donna
Larry Angove
Canada
Ruby
California
Gerald Angove
Gregory
Salinas
Duane van Haaften
Cindy Jo
Carl Horman
Baby
Wayne Angove
Linda
Arvin
Vada Lille
Albia
John Vink
Norman Robus
Bruinkool Brothers
Carol
Lois Elsensohn
Sigourney
Mre
Fred Elsensohn
Stanley Benson
Oskaloosa
Wisconsin
Rev. Benson
KBOE
Rainy weeks and county fair plans in Cordova notes
The Cordova News recalls rainfall amounts five days apart aiding crops and soil. It mentions family updates, addresses, and visits to Canada, local social events, harvests of strawberries, and preparations for the Marion County Fair with Roy Karr and relatives contributing entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laird Wray
Grinnell
Claude Ahrens
Clinton
Taird
Ahrens
Roye
Local Social News From Leighton and Surrounding Areas
Connie Sedrel and family attended a picnic at the Kennedy home honoring Donald Kennedy home on leave from the air force. Visitors included Roy Van Heukelom and Joan of New Sharon, plus the Gosselinks from Chicago and B Groenendyke visiting Walter Newendorp. Charles Beintema returned from a Caribbean Sea cruise as Eileen Thomassen and Carol Sedrel saw Marge Gosselink in Pella. Gerrit Slothouber of Boyden and other locals were dinner guests at several homes.
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Donald Kennedy
John Kennedy
Donald
Air Force
Roy van Heukelom
Joan of
New Sharon
John Boerelyn
R. Gosselink
Chicago
Wm. van Heukelem
Kathy Smithart
Iowa
C. S. van Hemert
J. G. de Jong
Pella
Wedding Ties Bring Kin From Nine States to Morrison
Mrs M M De Reus returned Monday after a family reunion at Ortonville Minn where relatives from seven states spent the weekend. Also visiting Ottumwa were Mr and Mrs Robert Gosselink of Chicago and others including Mr and Mrs Don De Prenger and the Rempe Brummel Van Haatten Fleck Kempe Kempe families. Henry K Kempe, son of I M Rempe, wed Miss Carel Klimsta in Morrison Illinois Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. de Reus
Ortonville
Minn
R. E. Thomassen
Eileen
Ottumwa
Robert Gosselink
Chicago
Mrgil Dykstra
Nenise
Jerry de’ Prenger
Iowa City
Don de Prenger
John Rozenboom
H. M. Rempe
Melvin’ Brummel
Frank van Haatten
Omer Fleck
Mily
Abe Kempe
Allen Kempe
Hyant van Maanen
Widening of 63 In Wapello County Completed
The 5.6 mile expansion on highway 63 from Ottumwa airport road to the Mahaska county line is finished with two feet added to each side, creating a 24 foot roadway. Two intersections remain, some work on the roadway, and full use expected in a few days. Traffic on the nearby 163 bypass moves to the new pavement as signs are realigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa Airport Road
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa Herald
Mahaska’ County
Route and Finishing Tasks Highlight Local Work Scene
The passage notes much finishing work remains before the new paying job ends. It mentions naps not being so bad as most chores since church members provide aid and comfort. It adds that even in this town the highest classes are Base Ball players.
Baseball Playing In Belle Plaine August 1867
The Belle Plaine Transcript notes mixed opinions on Base Ball, stating it is not greatly favored but not radical, and compares it unfavorably to poker billiards ten pins or similar games while considering its social acceptability. The item reflects early attitudes toward baseball in 1867 and mentions it among other leisure activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Plaine
Mail Carriers Celebrated for 26 Years No Accidents at Primghar
At Primghar, mail carriers Joe Vollink and George Brofoggle were cited for driving 26 years on their routes without an accident, highlighting a record of safe service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primghar
Joe Vollink
George Brofoggle
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Collins’ Hospital
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Polk County Fair
Tony Graham
Bill Karr
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Ankeny Canning Factory
Joyce
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Sam
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Lois Dailey
Hilda Martinadhe
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Connie Dailey
Bob Dailey
Boone
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Leland Balmer
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Marie Langstrant
Polk Township
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Marion County
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