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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1957

Page

5

Rural groups plan three day tour and community events

A 32 member Lynnville Sulli Future Farmers of America group departs for a three day tour traveling to Wyman Dairy, an Air Force Base, the Little Brown Church at Nashua, Decorah museum and fish hatchery, Bill y docks, Wonder Cave, and stops at Wisconsin Dells and state parks before returning Saturday. The Sully Lions host an ice cream social at Sully park Saturday to fund band trips and swimming lessons. Community news details visitors, meetings, and family events across nearby towns.

Voc. Ag Peter Lubberden Johanna Vander Wal Tena Stursma Minnie Roose Dorothy Meindertsma Pella Dick Geenen Edwin Roels Dawn Philip Proudfit Vernon Vander Kamp Garner

Local social notes detail family visits and club gatherings

Mrs. Jonnie Elscott and relatives from Lynnville Pella and Otley attended a visit after a reception. U and I Farm Bureau club met with officers elected after funeral services for Mrs. Van Nimweken. Andrew Van Zante birthday supper drew numerous relatives. Van Rees reunion gathered at Sully Park. Get Together Club held a picnic at Maytag Park Newton with basket lunch.

Jonnie Elscott Lynnville Sheryl Guy Elscott Pella J. Rozenboom Carroll Elscott Tainter Lester Elscott Glen Renaud Lowell Marlyn Lucille Otley Henry J. Rozenboom John Eysink U and I Farm Bureau Club Ben van Nimweken Eysink van Nimweken First Reformed Les van Gorp Cornice Terpstra John van Englehoven Junior Ver Ploeg Dick J. Ver Ploeg Ray Buitenwerf Twp Clarence Monsma Lowell Northcutt Ray Buinwerf John Boot Gil Boot Arthur Vander Pol Leonard van Genderen Ernest Eysink Harris van Zante Newton Andrew van Zante van Zante John Blom Sherma Harris Beyer Ronnie Gary Laverne van Zante Barbara Beverly Case Jan- Larry Darrell Nancy Ad Fosteen Freddie van Zante van Rees Sully Park Henry Willemsen Jeanette Joe Willemsen C. J. Vander Pol Carolyn Alex Vander Pol David Wilde Vanil Lynda and van Rees Andwrence van Rees Cecil van Jean Cynthia Ed van Rees Donald Clarence Steven Elizabeth van Rees Betty Dick J Howard Vanness Marie Brand Kooistra Nellie VanderWerff Cecil Page Jennie Sparks Dolly Rozendaal Jennie Terpstra Elsie Kling Bertha Wisgerhof

Night Street Children Fear Home Alone Says James

A quotation from H. M. James notes that many children roam the streets at night due to fear of staying home alone, highlighting concerns about safety and family environments. The remark suggests social pressures push youths outdoors after dark.

Local visits sweep Coal Ridge area last week

Residents and relatives from Coal Ridge near Columbia and surrounding towns visited multiple households in the area. Guests included the Crosby, Anderson, Tubbs, and Bailey families, with extended stays from Des Moines and Minnesota. The piece notes social calls, picnics, dinners, and celebrations alongside a closing remark about the Confederate flag known as the Stars and Bars.

Lynnville News Highlights Parish Socials and Local Events

Mrs Vina Renaud hosts visitors and vacations as the Terpstra, Van Genderen, and Harris families travel to Clear Lake. Teresa Terpstra and Ronald Van Genderen celebrate birthdays with family gatherings. Joyce Van de Krel and Charles James wed in Newton. The 91st Old Settlers Reunion returns with tractor rodeos and parades Aug 16.

Assembly of God Newton 91St Old Settlers

Local Social Notes From Lower Grove and Nearby

Lower Grove News summarizes visits and events in the area. Sam Van Rheen en and family stayed with Tracey Toyd on Thursday. Prayer Band met at the church with Mrs. Jer ald Voxelaar leading and singing for Mrs. Walter Jackson. Ten members attended. Karl Schmidt of Sully spent the week with Earl Boyd while his parents vacationed in Yellowstone Park. Kathy Vogelaar visited Barbara Allen. Linda Dunwoody rode in to play with her. Linda visited in Herman Veerman home and with Mrs. Harold McCarty of Kemp Texas arriving to stay with Virgil Boyd. Mrs. McCarthy and Mrs. Boyd are twin sisters. Mrs. Goldie Carter of Oska Joosa spent Thursday night with Earl Boyd. Karl Schmidt celebrated his birthday Friday at his grandparents home with Earl Boyd and Patty, Sammie Schmidt, Alan Lee Van Zee, Homer Boyd and John. In the evening guests enjoyed cake and photos. The men had an all night fishing trip with luck. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stouwie and children moved Friday to a new home in Leighton. Neighbors extend best wishes for success in future plans and Sunday school.

Casper Wyoming Air National Guard Lewis van Wyk Nelson Marylou Armstrong Robert Carlson Rock Valley Gertrude Wallingberg Fred Schmidt Jacqueline Sue Mell Gerrit Huyser Eaward Huyser Vernon Huyser Myron Huyser Marvin de Penning Harold’ Ratcliff Linda Howard Maynda Vander Kamp Garser Peter Kloostra John van Gennepellege Edward Huyser Lester Huyser Glenn Elscott James IH Nikkel Sammie Schmidt Black Hills Yellowstone National Park Mrl Vincent Earl Boyd New Sharon Sheryl Lynn Rozenboom Henry J. Rozenboom Rozenboom Arnold Terpstra Douglas Mark Linda Harris Clear Lake Glenn van Genderen Frans Haverhorst Sully Gerrit van Genderen Albert Terpstra Mirey Miller Montezuma Vina Renaud John Conn Jim Terlouw Teresa Terpstra Teresa Phyllis Hibbs Saundra Willemsen Joan McGaulley Linda van Genderen Beverly van Genderen Karen Benson Charlotte Jacqueline Briggs Phyllis Dorothy Lewis Deborah Swank Margaret Renaud Renee Sculland Ronald van Genderen Old Settlers Park Ronnie Michael van Genderen Craig Terpstra Ronnie van Genderen Joyce Vande Krel Charles James Sam van Rheenen Pella Tracey Toyd Jerald Voxelaar Walter Jackson Kurl Schmidt Yellowstone Park Kathy Vogelaar Barbara Allen Linda Dunwoody Herman Veerman Rey Harold McCarty Kemp Texas Virgil Boyd McCarty Boyd Goldie Carter Oska- Joosa Karl Schmidt Patty Alan Lee van Zee Homer Boyd John Earl Jacob Stouwie Leighton

Locals Attend Service as Missionary Preaches Need in Indonesia

Des Moines area families including Mr and Mrs Laur ence Kelderman and others gather at Lower Grove Church. Rev John Brennan, missionary to Indonesia for 30 years, is keynote Aug 22 at 7:30 pm with his wife and a child from Indonesia. He will speak on needs in Indonesia.

Laurence Kelderman Des Moint Pete Kelderman Oskaloosa Glee Groeneboom Sharon Mike Wilson Newton Bob Smith Virgil John Brennan Indonesia Lower Grove Dyck

County Teachers Institute Held in Knoxville August 30

The Marion County Teachers Institute under State Department guidance will convene in Knoxville on Friday August 16 with registration in the high school lobby. About 275 teachers from the county will attend nine discussion sessions focused on Parent Teacher Relationships and child growth, with three discussions per participant.

Marion County Teachers Institute State Department of Pulte Instruction County Superintendent of Schools S. Thomas Knoxville

Pen Pals Connect Hawaii and Churdan Nurse Visitor

Annie Akamine of Hawaii visited Mrs. Roger Hyndman of Churdan and the two renewed a pen pal friendship begun in 1918. The Hawaiian visitor recently came to the United States and is working in Chicago as a trained nurse.

Iss Annie Akamine Hawaii Roger Hyndman Churdan Chicago

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