Nearby Towns News Highlights In Peoria and Pella Areas
Reports from Peoria and nearby towns note choral music by Peoria Choral Society directed by Mrs. Cromwell Roskamp of Pella. Guests at a post-musical shower honor Mrs Laverman. family travels to St. Louis and the Ozarks. various local visits and health updates. August milestones include Gerrit and De Jong twenty-five year anniversary and local reunions. a ball game between Lower Grove and Bandstra ends with Bandstra win. several weddings and church services recorded. new farm plans and hospital stays noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
St. Louis
Missouri
Ozarks
Beverly Ann Dahm
Gysbert Vroegh
Loretta Joan Westercamp
Elaine Vander Wilt
Gladys Weld
Haizen
Yonker
Mildred Gosselink
Pella
Andrew Vander Linden
Hiemstra
Oskaloosa
Arie Jonker
Detroit
Michigan
Jacob Warners
Grand Rapid
Peter C. Jonger
de Jong
West Market Park
Lower Grove
First Christian Reformed Church
Andrew Bandstra
Henry Vander Kam
Marvel Gene Roose
Arvin Lee
Shyam Bes
Doh Vander
Bastian Vander Wilt
Frederick de Nooy
Baby Daugter
Mercy Hospital
Cathy Sue
Taintor Methodist Church
Three youths steal car and wreck at Red Rock Intersect
Local Sunday to Monday record notes three Newton youths stealing a car in town and wrecking it at the Red Rock intersection. Mike Rhodes died Saturday night in a collision involving a bus and another car. Funeral Tuesday at Wick Church west of Indianola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Red Rock
Mike Rhodes
Frances Nichols
Wick
Indianola
Betty Clark
Verle Ver Dught
Dunreath
Betty
Union School
Wanda Clark
Fair Oaks
Basil Wright
Knoxville
Opal de Heer
West Pella
Swan Twp
Pleasantville
Central Iowa Soil and Water Control Association
Des Moines
Iowa Natural Resources Council
Jewett Bldg
Towa
George
Liza Karr
Karr
Auld’s Park
Royal Neighbors
Monroe
Margaret McComas
Bryan Karr
Rapid City
South Dakota
Gerald
Anna Arment
Denny
Linda
Bill Karr
Sam Nichols
Roland Reed
Veterans’ Hospital
Fred
Maud Rankin
May van Hemert
Otto Wynsteker
Barthlyn
Waardhuizen
Berlin Ballard
Anna May
Donna
Wisconsin
Knoxville Journal
Leland Kary
Georgia
Tennessee
Dr. Roberts
Melvin
Rodman
J. L
Family and neighbors gather for visits and life events
The report lists Rosa Rickabaugh and family visiting Roy Karr, Jin passing a driving test, Harold planning overseas duty with his family, John Wes Muilenberg and Helen Muilenberg at a draft moment, Billy Jim Muilenberg returning to Knoxville to enlist, and various local memories. It notes cemetery searches for the Hurd lot, Marjorie Van Hemert’s birthday scrapbook, and a Nevada Adventists camp meeting return by Cora Karr Emma Giles and Merl Cecil Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Science
Clarence Hricker
Jess Ruby Ewell
Cole Mother
Kunice
George Hurd
Edna Burkhart
Hornick
Hurd
Otley
Marjorie van Hemert
Cora Karr
Emma Giles
Merl
Cecil Price
Nevada
Riender Poortinga and birthday gathering in Galesburg
In Galesburg last week Mr. and Mrs. Riender Poortinga hosted a birthday party for Richard Sukkel who turned 28 on August 25. Friends and relatives joined with cake and sandwiches, sharing gifts and well wishes. Several local families and neighbors visited and enjoyed a Sunday dinner with relatives including the De Penning and Rankin households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Riender Poortinga
Newton
Mrs. Harve Gribben
Richard Sukkel
Case
Goodyke
Darrell
Arthur VanderWerff
Linda
Raymond Brouwer
Ruth
Elvin Bensink
Ronald
Earl Owens
John Poortinga
Henrietta Vander Pol
Mark Emmack
Phyllis Shrader
Herbert Sukkel
Sukkel
Richard
Elizabeth Oliver
Merle Zickel
Kathy
Harry Zickel
Arther Steex
Kenneth Carpenter
Dennis
Karla
Loell Kay Carpenter
Loell Carpenter
Merlin Schnug
Ronnie
Sandra
Janet
Harold de Penning
David
Floyd Perry
Boundurant
Sandra Rankin
Poortinga
Otley Social News Lists Visitors and Vacations
Otley residents and visitors are noted in a busy social column. Families and friends from Otley Knoxville Monroe Pella Des Moines and Clinton Wisconsin share visits, travel to Colorado Kentucky and Des Moines, attend church and Bible School, and celebrate a birthday. Bobcats and other local happenings appear amid the travel notes and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovis Dean
Connie Jo
Aml
Dolen V Berg
Son Philligy
Dave van Haatten
Colo
Gertrude
Dykstra
Pelle
Dennie Dykstra
Rey van ‘Toorn Hchildren
Beverly
Bonnie Allerton
van ‘Toor
Oskalonsa
Des Moine Nlen
Hendrika de Leeuw
Nick Schuring
Bruce “Rebus
Charles Vander’ Kolk
Raymond Rebus
Marion Steenhoek
Des Moines
Charivari
Leonard Verwers
Charles Vander Kolk
M Hendrika de Leeuw
Clinton
Wisconsin
Kentucky
William Verwers
Bonnie
Darleni Cordell
Rodney
Maxine Slykhuis
Raymond Robus
Johnnie
Bruce
Marion Verwers
Margery
Violet Ruth
Delores
Carol
Norman Robus
Janice
Kenneth
Diane
Connie
Charles Vander Kalk
Hendrika de’ Leeuw
Otley
Knoxville
Monroe
Maxwell Carnahan
Arthur de Raad
Ralph den Besten
Colorado
Arend Dunnink
Herman
Jean
Betty
Ontario
Canada
Joe Nunnikhoven
Pella
Arthur van Haaften
Beulah Glines
Gail
Joe Glines
Kansas City
Evert de Vries
Duane
Ronnie
Near Pella
Andrew Ustermarkt
de Haan
Hattie Ver Steeg
Ver Steeg
New Sharon
Voice of the Public Prayer Meeting in Des Moines Sermon
A fragmentary transcription shows a speaker urging youth meetings in Des Moines to seek salvation and service to God. The text cites biblical passages from Matthew and Timothy and warns that neglect may lead to persecution, asking whether the era will be Christ or Communism. Mrs. Me Van Houwelingen is referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moines
God
Mananan
Promion
Timothy
Me. van Houwelingen
Steps in Fall To Check Smut on Corn
Fall plowing to cover stalks is advised to curb corn smut in sweet corn and popcorn. Crop rotation helps keep the disease down by depriving spores of wind dispersal and breaking the life cycle between seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Sherf
Lowa
State College
Reunion visits and local movements noted
The text records a person visiting the Jim Ver Steeg home for several days then staying with relatives and friends in Oskaloosa before returning home Sunday evening. Marion Ustermarkt and Henry Breuklander shopped in Des Moines on Wednesday. Mr H R Harries of Oska loosa visited on Wednesday in the Andrew Ustermarkt home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Ver Steeg
Oskalo
Marion Ustermarkt
Henry Breuklander
Des Moines
H.R. Harries
Oskaloosa
Wedne
Andrew Ustermarkt
Amazing New Invention May Prove Blessing to the Deaf
A St. Paul manufacturer unveils a tiny hearing aid praised for size and weight. The device seals delicate parts in plastic to resist shock and moisture, can be worn under clothing, and transmits amplified sound without a visible ear button. The Microtone Co at 2317 Ford Parkway invites inquiries for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minn
Microtone Co
Ford Parkway
St. Paul 1
Minnesota
Mirthidee and 87th Birthday Noted at Home for the Aged
A Home for the Aged记记 remembered Mirthidee or Mr Peter Ve who reached age 87. Gerrit Vane Wyls entered the Heaw as Menta Mie Sa. Numerous visitors from local families and several towns joined services. The board thanked donors for a $1,250 gift from the late Mrs. Manike Past ma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirthidee
Peter Ve
Gerrit Vane Wyls
Willem Gent
Hedland
Michigan
Galle
M. Man Garp
Vatuter Voor
Vander Wat
Gothen Callat
Bur Leyden
Mervolin Larnetat
Pete Lanethert
Famestraat
Ani
Ralph Kuiper
Chathie Mitsel Velied
Mes
Lanerstraat
Henry Dy Toe
Bo Pen Tuts
Sam Pow Harts
C. den Haartey
Orange City
Douwstra
John H. Reyninge
Mily
Ripon
California
Gerrit
Gosselink
Serntefal
Manike Pastma
Rey
Plane lands on highway near Harlan city limits
Kenny Vaughn of Waterloo safely landed his light Swift on a highway just inside Harlan after running low on fuel. Traffic cleared before the descent and officers coordinated a short stop before the aircraft was retrieved from the road to Harlan airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny Vaughn
Harlan
Vaughn
Waterloo
Reseed and Fertilize Bare Spots in Lawn
Homeowners seek a thicker lawn by reseeding bare patches and applying fertilizer. The guidance recommends 2 pounds of product per 10k square feet to establish density quickly and warns weed control to prevent dandelions during reseeding. Use targeted weed killer on young growth and apply carefully to crowns.
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Herman A. Detra
Land Bank Farm Loans
National Farm Loan Assn
M. D. Taylor Clark Taylor Secretaries
North Market
M. D
Clark Taylor
Henry Vriezelaar Comm
National Bank Bldg
Cordova
Roy Karr
Galesburg
K. Carpenter
Francis Heemsbergen
George Civey
Bob Terpstra
Verlan Slycord
Connie Slycord Homs
Otley News
Chas, Vander Kelk
Voice of
Christ
Colfax Sale
Farrow
Colfax
Bell, Clippenger, and Shields
Oun Eae
Rae
Iowa
Thomson Phosphate Company
South Dearborn St
Chleag Ma
Dieing Them
Cottays Cam
Ach Anicker
Ensien
Etuneer E
Wai
Ss. H. Douwstra
Florlux
Phys
van den Berg Electric & Paint Co
Etta
Antecha
Vogelaar
Pella, Lowa
Ben-Carl
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