Old Settlers Day Brings Neighbors Together in Monroe
Community notices recount local gatherings and family movements across nearby towns. Highlights include Monroe Old Settlers Day with top honors to John Wittmer 90 and Mrs. J. B. Clement 86, plus youngest attendee Roland Lee Hanks three weeks old.
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Society
Aid
James Kool
Martin Paul
Waterloo
Reve
Ed Ketcham
Ketchams
Revapne Ketcham
Tanny
California
Athens
L. W
Colfax
Pansy Ann Reamer
Monroe
Marshall
Russell
Mabel Bricker
Pennsylvania
Danville
Purl
Mar Jurieve
Clarence
Norma Jean
Sydney
John Etherington
Marilyn
Eagle Grey
Grace Jr
Mabel
Burt Stevenson
Minnesota
Canada
Howard
Lilly May Crozer
Leland
Larry
Roy Karr
Lake and Pines
St. Paul
U. 8
Delos
Angeline Vanden Berg
Carolyn
South
Howard Gosselink
Vanden Berg
Matilda Jabaui
Albert van Zee
Edinburg
Texas
Old Settlers
Uth
Shorty
Lsy” Fish
Tool
Tool's Point
Evry
Terrill’s
Margaret Klyn
John ‘Hoeksema
Nellie Dykhuis
Marjorie
Bob Sherwood
Harris Waurdhuizen
Reunion and family ties noted in Knoxville gathering
The article lists numerous relatives visiting Knoxville for a Maneer family reunion and mentions travels, school starts, picnics, showers, rodeos, and long trips across states. Names include Templeton, Bricker, Van Zee, Gosselink, and Hagens, with rain and road trips shaping the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Viitine
Colorado
Ann ‘Templeton
Cief Thigh
Dorothy Templeton
Red Rock
Havel Bricker
Otley
Donna
Lytaden
Wingten
Dea
Bryan
Ellen Karr
Martha
Mary Katherine ‘Templeton
Kansas City
Arkay T
van Homes Sid McGrawter
Grace Jane
Shenandoah
Tren
Ellsworth
Celia Harvey
Ted
Jimmy Hagen
Local Community Gathers for Celebrations and Reunions
Community page notes a large Rosendaal family reunion near Pella with 105 attendees and a Dutch style potluck dinner. A separate miscellaneous shower honors Miss Twila Dean Balmer near Reasnor with games and refreshments. Also reported are forthcoming birthday anniversaries, moves to new homes in Pella Mountowa and Holmen, and several local visits and church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Vander Bloc
Henry H Weert Foes
Blier Vearedaar
Marcia
Nancy
Mariya Amd
Viceestaar
Mary Amd
Deter Wet Rian
Ferisien
Krankemetra
Stephen
David
Sind
John Hiewtra
Lea Dedang
Robert
Pelland
Peter Westerkam
Mildred
Howard
Mit
Robert Vos
Pella
Twila Ean Balmer
Claire McCauley
Reasnor
Mary Florence Smyth
Margaret
Smit Jo Ann Haferty
Phyllis
Pat Alexander
Hetty Main
Miss Balmer
Dirs
Date Poedt
Mrs Cauley
Undrview Park
Des Moines
Monroe
Fe Oy
Mas Gant
Reynen
Albert Reyny
Mondeel
Hol Minn
Rey
Mie
Henry Roendaad
Esther
Amd
Henry
Harviset
Ath
Dake
Horani
Vrimvhar
Tovar
Henry G. van Wyk
Priday
O Kalena
Andersing Cinsery
Condic
Uy Davis
South Dakota
Owas
Marvin Swank
Teuph Vanders
Leslie Vande Krot
Ren Via Kivapen
Darlene
Saaests
Renaudine
Galesburg News Highlights Social Visits and Events
Galesburg listings show numerous visits and gatherings including Morris and Gene Knopf with Mr. and Mrs. Roland Knopf, Mrs. Roy Dearinger, Judith Ray Jacob, and others. Families share dinners, birthdays, hospital trips, rodeos in Sydney, and church activities. Community fairs, Beem reunion, quilting circle, and pot luck at the Christian church noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Morris
Gene Knopf
Roland Knopf
Roy Dearinger
Judith Ray Jacob
Marvin Schippers
Pella
Darrell de Bruyn
Clyde Rawling
Louie Groves
Loell” Carpenter
D. D. Rietveld
Otley
Francis Heemsbergen
Wilbur Sparks
Ida Parish
Killduff
Newton
Kenneth Carpenter
Loell Carpenter
N. W. Miller
Leeds An
Altoona
Gborg Christian Church
Yellu N. Menninga
Jel! Denninger
Mina Carpenter
Ishmel Miller
Thelma
Betty
George
Elwood
Des Moines
Galesburg
Christian Church Ladies
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Toleds Sutalay
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Blood
Ivy
R.C. Calkins
Tools Pel
Monroe Methodist Church
Milton
A. T. Magill
Town
Emma Sehlarhanm
van Horne
Pella Sale Company
Main Street
Iowa
Connie Vander Zyl
Vander Zyl Brothers & van Zante
Pella National Bank
Aggest
International Harvester
McCormick-Deering Sales
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Colova News
Relatise
Carter My. Ued Ma. Mitoser
aoMe Carrell Murcersand Beblae
Tra Mierer
Aund
Miert Buell
Maneer
Mayfasr Path
Sully News
Summit News
WW. Viieselann
Marvy Cmd Cortlee
Ared Mendes Eyenie
Eme Lubbenden
Herter
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Mountow
Monroe High School
Burton den Otter
Dean van Hmaarten
Joyce Willemsen
Sally van Doorninck
Brances
Huyser
Vernon Huy
Mino
Willock
Ryan
Taintor
Henry M. van Wek
Ann
Jean Blyth
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
David Halbloam
Bud Vonk
Fort Lewood
Missouri
Willyin
Howell Vis
Marsh
Bernie Nikkel
San
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Mee
Leter van Wyt
Mahacha Hepital
Chalo
Cee
Dick van Wyk
Mio
Avie van Zante
Mos
Willenen van Wyk
Famly
Oskaloosa News
Newenhouse
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and oMter
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Wilfred Shue
Dy Iter
Baldy Ville
Ted de Haan
Meo
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Newent
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Rddyville
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Eddyville
Jacob
G Voss
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Fremont
Stan Boertje
Michigan
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Decatur
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Mich
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Lakhiggan
Sully
Penning
Gamble
Lynnville
Montezuma Renderers
Dept. Agri
Universal “Jeep
Mighty
Scharing Garage
Jeep Agency
Harold H. Lisk
Oskaloosa, Iowa
WeLiendege
Oree
Pilliam & MaRys Cokces
Pais
Tomma
Briggs & Stratton Motors
Eaves
H. van Rheenen
Pella, Iowa
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