Nearby Towns and Rural Community News Notes
Items from west of Killduff to Sully detail moves and farm changes including Will Van Sant relocating to Sully and Gerrit J Jansen selling his home while Everett Vande Voort moves into Van Sant’s former house Hubert Huyser to farm the land and multiple visits among local families. The community attends concerts, shop ventures, bake sales and cooperative dinners as Grinnell area residents plan holiday decorations and social events.
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Will van Sant
West of Killduff
Sully Inst Ween
Gerrit J. Jansen
Everett Vande Voort
van Sants
Hubert Huyser
Mra
Harry de Jong
Joe Paltzer
Joey Stravers
Tony Stravers
Blank
Anise Seed Cookies for Christmas Treats
Anise seed cookies make festive wreaths or trees with icing and sugar accents. Cream shortening and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, then fold in enriched flour with baking powder salt and anise seed. Chill, roll, cut shapes bake at 326 F about 15 minutes yielding about five dozen cookies.
Local Births and Visits Highlight Community Notes
Mr and Mrs Clifford Vos are parents of a son born Monday December 2 at Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa. Mr and Mrs Melvin Hartgers are parents of a son born Saturday November 30 at Mercy Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ralph De Vries visited Thursday evening in the Henry Stursma home in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
Lynnville- Sully
Lynnville
Elizabeth Verwers
Alexander Vander Pol
Cil Page
Jeanette Willemsen
Newton
Sally Christian School
Bill
Lane van Zee
Ralph de Vries
William de Jong
Henry Nibbelink
Tunis Blom
Floyd Blom
Loretta Neels
Bert van Wyk
Norman
Roger
Marvin Blom
James Blom
Judy
Ivan Kaldenberg
Debbie
Dina
Vincent Blom
Richie Gene
Mrs. Bar
Ney Memmelaar
Leighton
Clifford Vos
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Melvin Hartgers
Mercy
Norman Dunaway
Jim Dunaway
Ames
Mary Dunaway
Des Moines
Ed Horman
John
Linda
Joe Horman
Marion Horman
Carl Horman
Sedrith Menninga
Edwin Horman
Pella
Garrett Brower
Town City
Donald Gildersleeve
Karla Kay
Ora Gildersleeve
Bertha Grane
Carl Fennema
Karla
Herman Fennema
Mt. Ayr
George Wallace
Robert Wallace
Gary
William Wallace
Leroy Marshall
Prairie City
Hollis Morgan
Noton
Arthur Wallace
Keith McConeghey
William McConeghey
Carl McConeghey
Collins Hospital
Knoxville
Carl Ammer
Rodney
Sac City
Marie Jabaai
Jen van Zante
Jeanetta de Goey
Richard Rankin
Dwight Shaw
Carla Naber
Apeldorn
Holland
Monroe
Sas City
Missouri
W. P. Creger
Anne Verought
Earle Legrand
John Legrand
Jimmie
Floyd Wilson
G. J. Huigen
James Walcott
Alice Huigen
Horace Cash
Donald
Huigen
Bernard Dirks
Montague
Mass
Steven Dirks
Wisconsin
Douglas Huigen
Jess Rinemouth
Ralph Rinemouth
Sally
Sue
Jennie Wilson
Russell Worth
Barbara Worth
Marshalltown
Betty Marshall
University Hospital
Sue City
Myrtle Ammer
Rippey
Treland Worth
Carol
Newston
Don Hunsicker
Oscar Ammer
Howard North
Monroe News Thanksgiving gatherings and a Des Moines wed
Thanksgiving gatherings fill Monroe area with dozens of guests visiting from Ames Des Moines Des Moines and towns around. A double wedding for Evelyn Pike and Theodore Rice highlighted the holiday while many families hosted relatives and locals over the long weekend.
Salty U S Commissioner Cunningham Remembered in Marion History
Marion County Historical Society features United States Commissioner Marion Cunningham born 1867 known as Old Salty. Tales recount his stubborn wit at hearings and caution to bank robbers and officials, with jokes about social security and laws. He remained active into his late 80s, famous for blunt talks and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Historical Society
Jesse James
Knoxville
Des Moines
Red Rock
Marion County
James
United Stats Judicial
Marion C. Cunningham
Dallas
Jessie
Bud
Fatty
United States
Pat
Cunningham
U. S
Idaho
Washington
Longtime C B and Q Railroad Employee Retires? Not Yet
J A Still, age 70, has spent 58 years with the C B and Q railroad in Villisea, averaging a 40 hour week. He has served 55 years with the company, continuing active duty despite his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Still
C. B
Q. Rai
Villisea
C, B
Earthquake Records Questioned Over Open Earth Claims
The remark notes that no authenticated record exists of the earth opening up and swallowing any person or object during an quake, casting doubt on sensational claims and urging caution in reporting such events.
Pella Faces School Reorganization Details and Questions
A local study clarifies why reorganization is proposed, noting Iowa lags behind other states and explaining that Pella would share only if districts wish. It outlines effects on rural schools, attendance centers, transportation, teacher roles, kindergarten, and tax impact, estimating a maximum 22 mill levy for a proposed Pella district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pella
General Assembly
Otley
Ighton
Gifted Child Education Discussed at Iowa City Meeting
The 42nd Annual Conference for Administrators and Supervisors met in Iowa City with Superintendent Buerkens in attendance. Morning tours across University School showcased special classes while afternoon sessions covered teaching methods for gifted children led by Dr. J B Straud and Dr. Clyde Parker. Also present were Superintendent R A Vanderwal of Monteguma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buerkens
Iowa City
University School
J. B. Straud
College of Education
Clyde Parker
Cedar Rapids
R. A. Vanderwal
Monteguma
Roof Collapse at Frazer Farm Machine Shed
Heavy snow caused the roof of a machine shed on the Orville Frazer farm near Conrad to collapse. The Frazer automobile was dented but machinery inside the shed suffered no damage. The text also notes that Earth is the third planet from the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Frazer
Conrad
Frazer
Modern Laundry Area Is Great But Essential Equipment Works Anywhere
A farm family adapts to cramped spaces, moving electric water heater, washer and dryer to basement while planning future modernization. The article notes practical solutions for farm housekeeping, prioritizing equipment placement near hot water use and awaiting a first floor dream laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea
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Comfort
Penney “Mocs
Penney’s
Enney
Orion
Monroe News
H. W. Vriezelaar
Dan Kool
Wayne Lubberden
Rita
Margaret Lubberden
Blanch Schippers
Burton Bowman
Vinton
David Nimmo
Kenneth Me Amis
Joan
D. O. Thomas
Marion Thomas
Betty Wormhoudt
Ellsworth Richardson
W.C. Boden
Sioux City
John Onstank
Maude Clarke
Kansas City
Bessie Nimmo
Evelyn Pike
Theodore Rice
O. H. Pike
Pikes Lake Trenton
Arnett Winn
First Christian Church
Chillicothe
Charles Johnson
Charles S. Rice
David Rice
Marion Herron
Ann Pike
Neta Shepard
R. Slocum
W. J. Rice
Bessie Foust
W. B. Pike
Monroe High School
George Brightwell
Kan
M. O. Cunningham
Earth
Aone
Ira Miller
Farm Electrification Bureau
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