Benson and Houck Picnics Scheduled in August and September
Picnic events for Benson at Memorial Hall Pleasantville on Aug 21 with a 1 pm basket lunch, Houck at Master Park Newton the same day, and a Kart picnic Sept 4 at Auld's Park Knoxville. Rain shelter fee $6.00. County fair prizes noted for Susan Karr and 4-H participants. Obituary details for Edith Teter recorded.
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Benson
Pleasantville
Memorial Hall
Houck
Master” Park
Newton
Auld's Park
Knoxville
Susan Karr
Mar
Shed
Sharon Karr
Marion “County
Mary Beth Heemstra
Martha Louise Templeton
Hugh
Dorothy
County
Rand-Boys
Sherry’s
Re Ia
Cecil
Ann Wilson
Mary Bbth Heemstra
Sherry
Sue Oh’ Thughday
Monroe
Sue
Peggy Reese
Red Rock area mourns Griffth Mikesen death and funeral
Griffth Mikesen, born December 28, 1873, in Red Rock, died August 6 after months of illness. Funeral at Red Rock church August 8 with Elder Arthur Nichols officiating. burial in Red Rock cemetery. He leaves wife Ollie Clark and three sons Huff Knoxville Bill Newton and Roy at home, plus four grandchildren. Community notes recount local projects, historical society interview, and cemetery traditions as neighbors reflect on pioneer life.
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Red Rock
Arthur Nichols
Ollie Clark
Huff
Knoxville
Bill
Newton
Roy
Roy Karr
Merle Price
Elmer ,Cooper
Clinton Rinehart
Donald Balmer
Kenneth Richerd
Griffh
Historical’ Society of
Iowa
Merle
Hugh
Dwight
Donnie
Arthur
Vani Waardhuizen
Dolores Jean
Arlen Richard Timmerman
Otley Reformed Church
Hwy. 163
Anna
Juneau
Alaska
Paulina Plate
Anchorage
Mendenhall Glacier
Seattle
Will Waardhuizen
Art
Vancouver
Farm Bureau
E. B. Rinehart
Robert’ J. Carle
Eva
H. W .Vriezelaar
Idris ‘Martin
Martha Templeton
Marion County
Femaleton
Cora
Leland
Karr
Idris
Martin
Reta
Pella Chronicle
Chroniclé
Dr. Carpenter
Voses
Local School Growth and Community Notes at Packwash Lake
A fragmented local update outlines families moving to new addresses in Iowa and Washington, adds school enrollment projections for fall near 1600 pupils, and lists teaching staff and administrative officers. It mentions registration dates, budget figures, and per pupil costs, with details on community figures and addresses.
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Tricome
Smeli
Eds. Vander
Seminary Leader Delivers Keynote at National Convention
Professor Dekker delivered the keynote address at the recent national convention held in Grand Rapids Michigan. The address themed Education for Christian Service emphasized Christian schooling’s role in service. The public was invited to attend this meeting, with District V covering Christian schools of southern Iowa and nearby regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idee Ical
Grand. Rapids
Mich
Dekker
Towa
Pella High School Class of 1940 Reunion Scene
The 1940 graduates and spouses gathered at the Pella Golf and Country Club for a class reunion. Ray Robus, now of Van Buren Arkansas, served as master of ceremonies. Faculty guests Mr and Mrs Z John Postma Kaldenberg aided planning the 20 year reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fobiy
Tiva
Draduadés
Pella
Ray Robus
van ‘Buren
Ark
z.John Postma Kaldenberg
Willard
Union Street bakery receives praise for tasty pastries
A fragment notes Union Street shop delivering tasty items and attracting positive word of mouth. Local diners mention appealing flavors and prompt service, with critics highlighting fresh ingredients and inviting atmosphere.
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Henderson Reese
Collins Hospital
Leo Mullins
Lucille
Edith Teter
Bybee&.Davis Funeral
Alva
T. Browning
Greenwood Cemetery
Paul Harp
Hugh Jones
Amos Jones, Jr
Harold and Lloyd Karr
Burt Stevenson
Esther Miller
Elizabeth Elliott
Margaret Streeter
Marguerite Buckman
Cordova
Wanda Deitrick
Betty Verought
Old Rugged Cross
Gladys Kennedy
Lylia, Nichols
Price
Clyde Williams
Mrs
I Bisle
Barbara
Lincoln Bulla
Websterare
Dorothea
Dred. Brown
Packwash Lake
Packwash ‘Lake
Ear Falls
Ontario
Canada
Raleigh Adams
Raleigh
iVinton
Ruby Tete
Ruby
Tiereman
Grace Teter
Mrs. Kirkwood
Maud Richerd
Bill Mabie
Mabies
Minnesota
Harold
Freda’ Clark
Ronnie
Elaine
Thigh School
sQtley
Leighton
Pella Baddikees
Chistian
Frank Vander
Wiel
Abe Bos
Nick de Ronde
Ellen
Kemink
Waupun
Wild- Ella Vander Senin
Peter * de ™ Boer
Richard’.Vos
Frank Gritters
Gerald> Stravers
Ernest Engbers
Art ‘Bokhoven
Albert ‘Holt
Casé Vander Hart
Aqua Ripple
Gerber
del Monte
Malaga
Monarch Orange Drink
PHS
Union
du Pont
Voc
Ivy
Huskies
Siims
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