Nearby Town Notes and Rural Community News
Reuben Kamerick to return to Oskaloosa hospital Friday for a leg cast removal. Various residents report illnesses, visits, and local activities from Red Rock, Otley, Monroe, and surrounding areas. Farm work includes harvests, seed collection, and building projects. preparations for church events and regional trips noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Kamerick
Oskaloosa
Marguerite Jones Buckman
Orrie Gilchrist
Cora Karr
Cecil
Roberta Hodgen
Pleasantville
Adventists Church
Sta
Dvada
Edith Rookey
Red Rock Aid
Madge Stanton
Aid
Delight Wing
Verna Vande Kieft
Vande Kieft
Otley
Vivian Karr
John Shivvers
Vera
Farm Bureau
Washington, D. C
Joe Templeton
James Holland
Templeton
Norman Karr
Connie Donahue
Monroe
Sibyl Donahue
Cleveland
Ohio
Red Rock
Daisy Williams
John Mahoney
A&p
Enoxville
Merritt Karr
Sherman Gibbons
Bill Streeter
Verners
Sully
Bert Karr
Vern Black
Bert
Cliff Ruckman
Henderson Reese
Templetons
Harveys
Roy Karr
Otto Wynsteker
Otto
Holland
Merle Price
Kansas City
Marion County
Ernie Reed
Auld's Park
Knoxys
Bryan Ilaughter Marths
Wing
Centerville
Lund
Jessie Bruce
Harvey
Clifford Williams
Harold Karr
Howard Core
United States
John Pau
Harold Place
Jack Jennings
Texas
Norman Karrying
Jennings
Loren Karr
Nash
Mildred Ault
Harold
Leroy
Des Moines
Marion Rinehart
Ted Rock
Slim
Sam Diebert
Sam Jr
Chicago
Peoria Church Confirms Call to Zuni Mission Field
Congregational meeting in Peoria church basement approves becoming the calling church for Zuni Indian Mission. Missionary Cornelius Kuipers receives the call with a promise of one thousand dollars toward salary. Various local visits, travel, and social notes follow, including gatherings, family visits, and church activities around Peoria and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zuni Indian Mission Field
Cornelius Kuipers
Mission Board
Jacob Mulder
Cedar
Iowa
John A. Mulder
Montana
Rosalie Ann de Jong
Verna Faye de Jong
Evert Hol
A. C. de Jong
Jennie Vander Linden
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Grinnell
Mons
Dick Bandstra
Dick van Ryswyk
Prairie City
Towa
Dick Ryken
Luella
Leroy Eugene
K. Gonlag
Oskaloosa
Rocky Mountain Bible Conference
Jeanette Roose
Pella
Wilefred Kats
Lillian Vander Hart
Summit News Gradus Sale Highlights Hogs at Alta
Tamworth herd owner Gradus Vriezelaar sold four gifts from his registered stock at the state sale held Saturday August 5 in Alta Town. Attendees included Lester Ver Dught and Vriezelaar, with various locals visiting in Newton Des Moines Mankato and Pella. Homemakers Achievement Day in Knoxville drew several attendees from the area including district organizers and county chair Mrs. Jolly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter V Doorninck
Nick Heemstra
Pella
Marion Heemstra
Helen Dykstra
Des Moines
Mary Lou
John Dennis
Mankato
Minn
Robert Kaldenberg
Mrs. Bowers
Malcom
Town
Gradus Vriezelaar
Ray van Wyk
Linda
Francis van Dusseldorp
W. OP. Creger
Walter Doorninck
Wayne Lubberden
Monroe
Mary Beth
Knoxville
Dick Ustermarkt
Albert Rietveld
IL V Vrie
Herman Tuinstra
Arlene
Sharon
Kevan Karr
Martha
D Light Wing
Ted Mochler
Joe
Jessie Butin
Clair Butin
Pelin
Texas
Carroll Butin
Carolyn Sue Elscott
Newton
Marilyn Schnug
Jian Rae White
Grinnell
Charles Earp
Todd de Bruyn
Clear Lake
J. Edward Moore
Glencoe
Mis
de Bruyn
London
Belgium
Switzerland
Netherlands
B. Muis
Margaret
Johanna
Muis
Francis Heembergen
Merlin Schnug
Freeman Kling
Yella Menninga
Earl Hendricks
Janet
Darrell de Bruyn
Larry
Gerald de Bruyn
Francis Heemsbergen
Archie Cascholt
Brooklyn
Anna de Bruyn
Sully
Bobbie
Dee Ann
Ilinois
Loell
Carpenter
Ray Dearinger
Arthur Dearinger
Nick Ver Steg
John Ver Steeg
Elizabeth Oliver
Harry Zickel
Art Ver Stes
de Bruyns
Ira de Bruyn
Dexter
Bo H. Dennis
Bryce Denner
Glen Jenkins
Marlene
Alby Gene
Alby Dennis
Ethel de Bruyn
Beulah
Owen Flannagan
Earl
Carlton Flannagan
Leo Flannagan
Sally
Judy
Patricia
James McGrory
Chelsea
Archie Casebolt
Marie Baumberger
Kellogg
James Thompson
Colfax
Mildred
Carroll Menninga
Gloria Jean
Merlin’ Schnug
Andrew Hoekstra
Ann
Beverly Bott
Community events span religion reports and fair ribbons
Homemakers group plans study topics from gardening to textile painting while Mrs Mildred Bell notes an International Religions program with reports from Carl Hoover on a U N Conference at Lake Success and cultural demonstrations. County 4 H and fair entries showcase ribbons, exhibits, and slides as locals gather for tours and reunions across Pella Knoxville and Galesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chairen
Mildred Bell
Carl Hoover
U. N
Lake Success
New York City
Lake Prairie
Summit
Denmark
Marvin Bedford
China
Beckman
Knosville Journal
Home Economist
Jane Yolland
Pleasantville
Selena Hindman
Knoxville
Joe Templeton
Otley
Washington, D.C
National Capita Tenniary d
Chicago
Harry Ustermarkt
Elmer Tukker
Marion Viterparkt
Wayne Lubberden
Summit School
Mickey” van Doorninck
Joan of Arc
H. W. Vriezelaa
Mary
Coralee
Velma Her
Bobby
Loren West T Pella
Francis van Dusseldorp
Andy Vos
Pella
Monroe area social notes mark visits, reunions, and family events
Monroe News reports visits from Minneapolis and Des Moines, family gatherings at Galesburg and Newton, and announcements of births, engagements, and anniversaries. Notable items include Mrs. Herwehe returning home with Braniffs, the Pfister Seed Company bouquet for D. B. Carter, a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Simmons, and a Des Moines bride Iris Zerley marrying William Harris of Waterloo. Also noted are class reunions, Amvet picnic plans, and a postmistress Mrs. Wilson’s ankle injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Herwehe
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Nee Braniff
Merle Wheatcraft
Charles Earp
Galesburg
Anne Breed
Ottumwa
Peter Breed
D. B. Carter
Pfister Seed Company
Chester Simmons
Skiff Memorial Hospital
Newton
Cassie Rickabaugh
Amvet
Ora Tool
Auxry
Maytag Park
Clevenger Lawn
Commercial Club
0. M. Wilson
Monroe
Wilson
Monroe High School
Forest
Matherly Jr
Debbie
Leland Clement
Donald Hewitt
Stevie
Warren Clark
Gene Nolin
Mike
Evelyn Pike
Luis Justus
Carlisle
Floyd Cowman
Janice
Joyce
Case de Ha
Jim Waddle
Ed Brown
Elmo Blackledge
Virginia
J¢ Cowman
Ben van Wyk
Howard de Haas
Amy
Della Kennedy
Harold McDaniel
Marion Kingery
Armel Kane
Kermit
de Haal
Jay Kelley
Roman Kaplum
Mary
Orville Marshall
Nate Kingery
Dea Kenedy
Linda
Imbro
van Wy
Clifford
Iris Zerley
Des Moines
William H. Harris
Waterloo
Wedding Bells Echo in Des Moines Ceremony
Rev Edwin J Laird officiated at First Methodist Church Des Moines. Bride party included matron of honor Thelaw Holm and junior Donna Sue Holm of Newton. Best man Thomas Nelson Ames with ushers from Monroes, Chicago, Ames, Mason City. Reception for 190 guests then home in Waterloo. Numerous notes on local visits and gatherings follow with various residents and landmarks referenced. American topsoil mentioned as a closing fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin J. Laird
Des Moines
First Methodist Church
Thelaw Holm
Donna Sue Holm
Newton
Patty Bary
Thomas Nelson
Ames
John C. Stice
Omaha
Neb
Bernard Zerley
Monroe
Joseph G. Midkiff
Chicago
Tit
Jay W. Culver
Gerald Anderson
Mason City
Lawn
Forrest Nearmeyer
Prairie Cuy
Henry Hemphill
Marshalltown
Town City
Chris Huigen
Fort Morgan
Colorado
Connie Huigen
Douglas
Matt O'Conner
Chattanooga
Mary Chipps
R. V. McKeever
Forest Wilcutt
Otis
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Diehert
Agnes Jones
Marguerite Ruckman
Dale Wheatcraft
Bob Tice
John Martin
Donald Balmer
Maytag
West Liberty
Raymond Rookeys
Percy
Barton
Balmer
Francis
Clyde
Jancis
Doel
Viela
Somenne
Bill
Peoria News
Herman A. de Tener
Lambert
Rice
An Wyk
John Dahm
Oskaloost
Henry Dahm
Judith Ray
Jewel Deane Meppelink
Arthur Meppelink
Pele Ix
Joye
Ruth
Dorothy Lucille Hol
Simon Rokhoven
Harriet Elaine Vander Wilt
Frances Slings
Gysbert Rozenboom
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Gary Wayne Nibbelink
Marion John de Jong
Jennie
Christina Vander Hart
California
Johanna Vander Hart
South Dakota
James Shade
Jimmie
Springville
Pennslvania
Martin A. de Jong
Judith
Alc. de Jong
John D. de Young
Old Settlers
Richland Township
New
Everlast
CMS
Josie
Nibbelink
Tehcuwland
Vox
de Tome
Peoria
Summit News
HW. Vriezel
Dave Vander Ploeg
Walter van Doorninck
Mickey
Rick Hulleman
Lubberdens
L.A. Dykstra
Kristine
John
Aurora. IL
A. J. Dykstra
Kris
Helen
ORG
Verploeg Implement Co
Marion County Fair
County Line
Shropshire
Coralee Vriezelaar
Mary Vriezelaar
Market Lambs
Tw Dught
T . Dught
Chester
Elwyn
Veryl
Dairy Heifers
Guernsey
Maryelaar
Ronald Kuldenberg
Coralee Vrih
Twylar Dught
Maine
Vriezelaar
Booth
Mary van Vliet
Arlene Tuinstra
Audrey Hopkins
Delores van Waardhuizen
Geneva Hopkins
Norma Angove
Barbara Lund
Joan Walraven
Bonnie Wiegand
Patrician Rietveld
Patricia Rietveld
Mary Vanlict
K. Carpenter
Una Rae
Riender Poortinga
Monroe News
H.W. Vriezelaar
Carload
Ruhm
Ruhm’s
G. DE Boer
West 1St St
Jennistons Partridge Co
Umber Sul
Farm Building
Killduff—Reasnor—Taintor—Tracy
Cut
Charlene
Charles Wilcutt
Archie Rowing
Rowan
Louise Dec
Helen Fennema
Florida
Mra
Chet Fennema
Roy Vander Waal
B.C. Lasswall
Mic.sour
Orlan Wilhite
Des Maines
Monroe Baptist Church
Arthur Vriezelaar
Missionary Society of the Baytist Church
Robert Ferleg
Penn
Ruby Price
Anna Mae Bron c
Jo Ann Farrer
Tyrrel Cotfne Shop
Anna Mae Ballard
Shirley Poste
Donna Schippers
Dayen Willemsen
Lo Hoorn
Ch Celia Craven
Miriam Lilly
Viola Beyers
Opal Rutherford
Velma Fisher
Shirley Foster
Alma Mar Ballard
Lyla
Mick
Jean Wilson
June Batin
Genevieve van Gendeven
Colleen Sparks
Jennie de Willemsen
Carolyn Sparks
Ruby Ann Price
Anna Mae Breen
Pe 0 Ila
Pella-Knoxville
Louis Schuriing
Ray J. de Haan
C. C. Vander Ploeg
Elbert van Maanen
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