News of Nearby Towns And Rural Communities
Local social notes include Thanksgiving gatherings across Des Moines and Monroe, with multiple families visiting, hosting, and traveling. Highlights mention Mr. and Mrs. Dale McComas, Mrs. Marion Van Zante, the Rodwicks, the Nolin and Ammer families, and a group at Monroe Mothers club. A/2c Larry Benton’s transfer to Fort Benning and several Little Eleven all conference picks are noted, plus a large oyster supper at the G.A.R. hall with many Monroe residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale McComash
Jerry
Marion van Zante
David Rodwick
Rodwick
Des Moines
V. Zohn
Russell Worth
Barbara
Jennie Wilson
Ralph Rinepe
Sally
Jess Rine
al Baltimore
Isent al Elvin’ Nolin
Gene Nolin
Modrack
Floy Nolin
Leo Kinion
Keith McConeghey
Mark Woody
Dale Meorgan
Marshall
Carl Ver Huel
Lyle Tool
Earl Gray
John Nolin
Roy Nolin
Ralph Buckley
Lloyd Nolin
Raymond Currier
Paul Craven
Cecilia Ann
M. O. Charles
Alfred Currier
Monroe
Katie O'Conner
G. H. Shaw
L. E. Shaw
Chicago
Wm. Deutsch
KYT Club
Gunner Hjortshal
Delmar Emmach
H. E. Jennings
Newton
Kenneth Blackledge
Jean Hughes
Monroe Mothers Club
Douglas Huigen
Dean Wilson
Jim Bump
Marvin Sloan
Little Eleven
Berta Wittmer
Newbury
Harold Wittmer
Leland Long
Bayard
Will Am
Tone Aalbers
Dean Foster
Vicki
Lloyd Herwebe
Stephen
Howard Herwebe
Ruby Sparks
Cindy
Reasner
Hubert Price
Gordon Mason
Town
Wm. Wittenton
Lawrence Kingery
Bruce Wood
Bloomfield
Les Bever
Emma Woods
Bruce
Les Beyer
Larry
Carl Jay
Lynnville
Ralph Rinemouth
Methodist Hosital
Methodist Church
Paul M. Hann
Knoxville
Wesleyan Service Guild
Miles
Victoria
G.A.R. Hall
Dale McConeghey
Leonard Vande Keift
California
Robert Mickels
Arnold Pille
Wyoming
Wm. Terpstra
Wm. McConeghey
D. A. Sheeler
Marion van Haaften
Dean
Paul McConeghey
Leonard Vander Keift
Phyllis
Arnold Fille
Laurie
Charlotte McConeghey
Cede Te ‘Terpstra
Kellogg
Wm. Terptra Aea Family
Grinnell
Meg
Carl McConeghey
Christmas Dorcas and church life highlight Leighton notes
Leighton community items recap Dorcas Society events at the Christian Reformed church including a Christmas dinner, spiritual life program with Korea pictures, candlelighting service, and a farewell party for Rev H Vander Klay. Neighbors visit, dinners, and gatherings at the Rempe, Van Roekel, De Reus, and Van Zook homes are listed with attendees and host families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Wm. Rempe
Jobo
Rene de Reun
G. van Zomeren
Korea
Kenneth van Maanen
J. A. van Zouk
Con Ver Ploeg
Don Kennedy
John
Donna
Claude Douglas
Tracy
Wm. van Henkday
Ethens
de Jong
Wm. Bogaard
Pella
Reuben Thomassen
Christian Reformed Church
H. Vander Klay
Aaron Brummel
I. Herney
L. van Roekel
G. A. Aalberts
Thony van Zee
E. C. White
Loosa
Don de Prenger
Dorothy Newendorp
B. Groenendyk
HL Vander Klay
Vander Klay
G. A. Aalbers
Myrna
E. C. Kruseman
Wm. van Heuklem
Rene de Reus
J. A. van Zook
Howard Glendening
Death of Lawrence Streigie at 52 in Kelso Washington
Mamie Kling learns of the death of her younger brother Lawrence Streigie age 52 at home in Kelso Washington after a sudden heart attack. He is survived by his wife and four sisters two brothers and many nieces and nephews. Also noted are relatives visiting in Galesburg and Hampton era events around Christmas and Chicago livestock show attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Kling
Lawrence Streigie
Kelso
Washington
Wilbur Gumrt
Long View
S. Dak
Harve Havird
Chicago
Mr. Crom
Radio Farm Directors
Darrell de Bruyn
Marvin Schippers
Sunday Socials and Church Event Notes From Galesburg Area
Debra Carpenter is mentioned as daughter of Pelis and Dennis Carpenter. Mrs Mamie Kling hosted a Sunday dinner with Rev John Kerr of Des Moines. Several families from Pella Grinnell and nearby visited relatives. an oyster supper bazaar occurred at the Christian Church. Attendees included Owen Flanagan relatives from Grinnell and others from Galesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debra
Pelis
Dennis Carpenter
Mamie Kling
John Kerr
Des Moines
Galesburg
The
Christian Church
Owen Flanagan
Grinnell
Darrell
Gerald de Bruyn
Francis Heemsbergen
Merlin Schnng
F. C. Kling
Kenneth Carpenter
Hattie Carpenter
Jesse Butin
Francis Bond
Killduff
Martin Dearinger
Henry and
Anna Marks
Darrell de Bruyn
Breen Kelderman Anniversary Party A Great Success
Breen and Kelderman marked their first anniversary at the East Oska loosa Street Body Shop with coffee and doughnuts for about 250 visitors. A new giant wrecker, largest in Marion County, drew attention as prizes were awarded to seven attendees including W. O. Riddle, Henry Sneller, Jerry Stump, Leonard Kuyper, Mrs Abe Goemaat, Peter Breen, and Marilyn Goemaat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breen & Kelderman
East Oskaloosa St
Marion County
Int
W. O. Riddle
Henry Sneller
Runnells
Jerry Stump
Leonard Kuyper
Mra
Abe Goemaat
Peter Breen
Marilyn Goemaat
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