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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1954
Page
4
Local families from Woodstock Fremont Pella Monroe and surrounding areas share visits and gatherings. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Sluis J. G. Newenhouse and Elizabeth Astermarkt hosting relatives. Dykstra Dykstra Ruth Van Dusseldorp 4-H activities. and trips to Camp Wapsie Devinette events along Route 2 and in Knoxville.
Mrs H W Vriezelaar reports commencement at Iowa State Teachers Cedar Falls where Berta Wittmer earned a business education degree and will teach in Hampton this fall. Diane Ver Dught won champion fat market lamb and champion pen of three in Marion County 4-H sheep judging, Twila Ver Dught placed high in market lamb events, Coralee Vriezeiusz took 2nd in showmanship. several local families and clubs are mentioned alongside vacation notes for Mary Bethla, with multiple Vander Hart and Van Dusseldorp family members noted.
A string of social visits and family gatherings are noted across Leighton and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Herman Barke spent Mon and Tue with Rev Robert Baker. Durk Beintema and son Keith returned from ten days in Santa Monica. Joyce and Stephen De Cook visited grandparents M M De Reus. Laura De Goey stayed with Eunice De Goey near Pella. Bruce Baker spent part of last week with LeRoy Boyd. Several Rempe family members attended a reunion in Oskaloosa. Willis De Gosy visited D Woolsey near Tracy. Mark Baker stayed with Lester Prouty near Van Meter. Alice De Jong and Rena Meppelink visited De Reus. Don Le Prenger returned from Portland after two weeks with his daughter’s family. De Prenger helped care for newborn David Paul. Henry Sedrel and Connie attended the Van Haaf reunion near Oskaloosa. Laura Jay De Goey spent Friday with Linda Mae Alvin and Connie Lou Sneller. Wayne Hasselman visited cousins Connie Sedrel and Jane Ann Van Haaften. Connie De Goey and Laura Joy celebrated birthdays on Aug 1 with relatives. De Prenger group attended reunion at Pella Pool Park. S G De Cook, Joyce and Stephen spent days at Coopersville Michigan with Rev Muyskens.
The Town State Fair hosts a Centennial rodeo featuring more than 150 champion cowpokes competing for purses totaling 8 000 across five events saddle bronc bare back calf roping bull riding and steer riding. Contests run September 3 4 5 and 6 with Gene Autry and the Cass County Boys as added features. Harry Tompkins 1963 world champion cowboy on Sky Rocket is pictured.
Numerous local visits and gatherings across Spencer Illinois and surrounding towns. Cousin visits, birthday and anniversary celebrations, church youth activities, Camp attendance, and weekend travelers are noted among families including De Goey Overbergen Van Haaften Sedrel and Van Der Wilt, with several trips to Iowa City and Lost Island.
The report records Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Haaften planning a visit to the Widdel home near Waterloo. Also mentioned are Wayne Hasselman and Henry Sedrel calling at Edwin Aalberts home in Town Falls on Monday.
News from the Home for the Aged reports Mr and Mrs Alfred Van Wy and children from Mitchellville visiting Gerrit Van Wyk and Mrs Art Cummings. Miss Carrie Hoeksema stayed with Ben Hoeksema in Knoxville. Multiple Langstraat family members and Mrs Pete Pol visited Mrs L Langstraat. August birthdays honored: Gerrit Wyk 79, Mrs Gerrit Van Wyk 74, Peter Vos 71.
The piece quotes Geoffrey Shepherd of Town State College discussing corn price trends, storage value for feeders, and costs. It notes price fluctuations over six years, shrinkage effects, and storage cost estimates of about 16 cents per bushel for six months and 18 cents for nine months, with open market prices often below government loan rates.
State safety officials urged Iowans heading to Des Moines for the state fair to drive as neighbors. Director Frank Ulish warned against improper passing and risky driving that could cause a fatal crash on the highways.
Officials announce a revised start time for the annual state fair with gates opening at ten in the morning and performances and exhibits planned across multiple pavilions throughout the day. Organizers urge visitors to arrive early to enjoy all events.
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