Fire of liberty inspires faith in God and freedom
A devotional preface extols Daniel Webster and Jesus as everlasting sparks of liberty and faith, contrasting spiritual revival with communism. The note urges choosing truth and godliness, citing revivals as restoring church essentials and promising divine sovereignty, then shifts to social notices detailing weekend visitors, weddings, reunions, graduations, travels, and a hospital update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Jesus
God
Kingdom of God
Hoover Birthday Observance Draws 22000 at West Branch
In West Branch the Hoover commemorative observance on August 10 drew more than 22,000 attendees from Marion County and beyond to hear former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and former Vice President Richard Nixon. Janice Rice of Newton attended and received Nixon autographs on her program. The West Branch Post Office sold the Hoover stamp First Day issues and cancellations. A nearby note mentions a mystery lily blooming at Locustdale Farm, and announces the birth of Bryan Glenn Vander Woert to Glenn and family of Pella, with grandparents named from Otley and Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
West Branch
Marion County
Ralston
Paul Cunningham
Ralph Richards
Jessie Adams
Carol Price
H. W. Vriezelaar
Janice Rice
Newton
W. C. Schendel
Marshalltown
Hoover
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Janice
Pat Nixon
Vriezelaars
del Barber
Missouri
John Vriezelaar
Sherry Barber
Iowa
Janice.Rice
H. W.vriezelaar
State Historical Society
Iowa City
United States
Locustdale Farm
Glenn Vander Woert
Pella
Collins Memorial Hospital
Knoxville
Bryan Glenn
Henry Ver Woert
Otley
Harold Richardson
Monroe News Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
In Monroe on August 13 the Earl Runyan home hosted guests Mr. and Mrs. Robert Runyan of Des Moines Mrs Leana Runyan Mr and Mrs Jim Pickles of Colfax and Mr and Mrs Merritt Van Roekel and family. Friday visitors to Mrs Cecil Nielsen included Mr and Mrs M Sorensen of Denmark and Eric Sorenson of Newton. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Helene Noon were Mr and Mrs Bob Noon of Moline Illinois Karen Losey of Farmington and Jesse Noon Monroe et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Berkenbosch
Newton
Berneice Donahue
Walter Donahue
Kamrar
Pat Donahue
Marshalltown
Leo Horsman
Pam
Pleasantville
Ray Donahue
Sandra
Albert Swanson
Waterloo
Gerrit van Wyk
Monroe
Wain Sloan
Barbara
Lois
Chas
Sloan
Cedar Falls
Deanna Sloan
Ray Vander Linden
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Ray
Warren Vander Linden
Dwight Young
Hermosa Beach
California
Myron Young
Iowa City
Hugh Young
Heather
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Howard Young
Marvel Jane
Donald Livingston
Zetta Livingston
Livingston
Burt Livingston
Ralph Livingston
David Gaylor
Doris
Alce
Leo Harrington
Jonu
Chuck
Fred L. Johnson
Munson Livingston
Chillicothe
Ruth Mills
Bethany
Susan
Oster
Syracuse
New York
George Brombridge
Cinty
Des Moines
Glenn McConeghey
Earl Runyan
Robert Runyan
Leana Runyan
Jim Pickles
Colfax
Merritt van Roekel
Cecil Nielsen
M. Sorensen
Denmark
Eric Sorenson
Helene
Bob .Noon
Moline
Ill
Karen Losey
Farmington
Jesse Noon
Wayne Biehl
Milo Clark
John Paxson
Mark Walker
Paxsons
Clark
Paxson
Daisy Clark
Old Settlers reunion planned with parade and events
Nellie Breed spent the weekend in Ottumwa with her son Anne Breed and family. The 69th Old Settlers reunion will be held August 19 with a children's parade in the morning and an engaging afternoon and evening program. Monroe Community School Band will perform at the 1965 Indian Heritage Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 21. Various local visits and birthday observances are noted, including gatherings at the Marshall and Clark homes and neighborly visits across Monroe and surrounding areas.
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Old Settlers
Monroe Community
Manhaska County 4-H Dress Review Winners Named
Winners in Manhaska County 4-H dress review praised the high quality gardens noted at 67. Junior winners were Linda Vander Meiden, Carol Rempe, Arlene Furcht. Intermediate winners Mary Stout, Marilyn Kinsinger, Kathy Renaud. Seniors Sue Walker, Phyllis Moffet, Joyce Groenenboom. Advanced winners Rebecca Everett, Margaret Beaver, Mary Kessler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Vander Meiden
Carol Rempe
Arlene Furcht
Mary Stout
Marilyn Kinsinger
Kathy Re~naud
Sue Walker
Phyllis Moffet
Joyce Groenenboom
Rebecca Everett
Margaret Beaver
Mary Kessler
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Price-Earp
Maytag Park
Delmar Johnson
Jack Farver
Arnold Farver
Roger
Hubert Price
Clint
H. H. Price
Max Tool
Debbie Reeves
Watertown
South Dakota
Lake Mills
Clear Lake
Charles Putman
Nancy
Sarasota
Florida
Dean Vaught
Louisville
Nebr
Harriette Harder
Will
Dana College
Bis
Sis
John den Otter
Lutheran Hospital
Larry Thomason
Sioux City
Bruce Thomason
Summit News
Monroe News
Irena Mae Fenner Estate
Killduff
Buena Vista Township
Jasper County
Tama
Marie Antle
Hazel Schultz
Cross, Hamill
Selby & Updegraaf
Earl
Bill Shields
Grinnell
Malecom
Farm Machinery
John Deere
A. C
Hotchkiss
Midwest
Poweshiek Co. Nat'l. Bank
William R. Morrison
Earl & Bill Shields
Ver Ploeg Farm Supply
Sully
Nellie Breed
Ottumwa
Anne Breed
Don Vander Pol
Rock Island, Ill
Harold Vander Pol
Roy Marshall
Elaine McConeghey
Marshall
Earl Gray
Donna
Dale McConeghey
Donald Ver
Heal
Albert Johnson
Arvin Culver
Pousla
Washington
Dave Vander Ploeg
Culvers
Harold Wittmer
John Clark
Dunreath
Roy van Essen
Albert Hiemstra
Prairie City
Hendreka van Essen
Artie Hiemstra
Mon van Dusseldorp
Ellen
Donald de Reus
Kevin
Jennie Wouda
Lorence van Dusseldorp
Wouda
Charles Burton
Tim of
Sam ‘Nichols
Loren Kennedy
Loveland
Colorado
Everett Kennedy
Hoover Cottage
Paul McConoghey
M. J. Hiemstra
Tools Chapel
Merle Wheatcraft
John Kenning
Forrest Hedrick
Attica
Mr. Hedrick
Manhaska Co
Ernie Biom
Otley Lerry
Engbers
Henry Nieuwama, Leighton
A. P. Vander Beek, Sully
D. H. Crawford
Gradus Klein
Chicago
Don’s
Radio & TV
Oskaloosa - MA
Bogaard
Waco
Sharon van Maaren
Dairy Queen
South
Pellai
South Pella
Norge Laundry and Dry Cleaning Village
Tukker’s
Sinclair
Oskaloosa
DE Ruiter
Schakel
Deep Rock Service
F. Goodrich
Van‘s
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