News of Nearby Towns And Rural Communities
A long, local social notes column records visits and gatherings among residents of Pella, Lynnville, Knoxville, Grinnell, Monroe, Knoxville, and surrounding areas. Numerous family and church groups share Thanksgiving and holiday dinners, with multiple households listed as hosts or guests across the week. Names include De Vries, Van Dusseldorp, Vriezelaar, Ver Woert, Van Rockel, Clevenger, Brower, Steenhoek, and others, detailing friendly visits and celebrations.
Des Moines and Arizona Visits Reported in Local Notes
Newton and Monroe residents travel to Des Moines and Arizona with many Pella connections visiting relatives and attending events. Names include Wittmer Vriezelaar Vander Ploeg Olivier Dykstra Blommers Ver Woert Heemstra Van der Linden Aalbers Van Duseldorp and Van Hermert. The Marion County Historical Society to skip December meet January 20 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren
Newton
Wittmer
Monroe
John Vriezelaar
Arthur Vriezelaar
Des Moines
Dave Vander Ploeg
Arizona
Bill. Woody
Woody
Coralee Vriezelaar
Vander Ploeg
16Th Ave
Phoenix
Neal Newenhouse
Jake Olivier
Gertrude
Pella
Matthew Olivier
Paul Dykstra
Ben Blommers
Knoxville
Jake Ver Woert
Arthur Slings
Henry Ver Woert
Marion Heemstra
Lester van der Linden
Edward Aalbers
Peggy
North Pew St
Mesa
Frank Aalbers
California
San Jacinto
Redlands
Simon van Dusseldorp
Lorence
Ellen
L. van Dusseldorp
Marion County Historical Society
Elmer van Hemert
Edwin Dean
Myra Joyce
Gary Lee
Francis van Dusseldorp
Coal Ridge News Social and Family Visits
Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30 continues weekly. Ladies Aid Society meets December 19 at Mrs Ted Tubbs home. Local families visit relatives in Chariton Manchester Corydon and Corydon area. Michael De Zwarte recovering from tonsillectomy. Nick Brat and others visited De Zwarte home. Ivan and Mabel Nikkel of At- ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ted Tubbs
Thos. Anderson
Near Chariton
W. A. Anderson
Paul Langstraat
Keith
Harold de Zwarte
Geo. Gezel
Manchester
Don de Zwarte
Corydon
Michael
Nick Brat
Ed de Zwarte
Ivan and
Mabel Nikkel
Birthday and wedding social in Knoxville and Melcher area
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Clement and Mr. and Mrs. G H Franklin hosted a birthday dinner for Pamela Clem ents fifth birthday with guests including Mrs Franklin's brother Don Bishop of Knoxville. Des Moines and Ankeny visitors called at the Clem ents home. The 4 H Club banquet was attended by Dale Mason and family and by Mrs G H Franklin and Mary. The Bailey wedding to Arvella Harvey took place at the Presbyterian Church in Knoxville with Mr and Mrs Marvin Bailey and Mrs Bailey's parents Loren Harvey and Mr and Mrs Jim Bailey and family visiting Chas Bailey's home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha
Mra
Percy Clement
G. H. Franklin
Mary
Tom
Local church events and gatherings in Oskaloosa area
Rev J D Pikaart led morning services and Rev H Ver Duin led evening services at First Christian Reformed Church. Bible Searchers Society held a program, and visitors from the Van Wyk and Sopher families shared Thursday evening. La Falot Club hosted by Mrs Letta Votan with other guests. Over 50 attended a Kirkville Methodist organ concert featuring Eddie Pichon and Mr Ford from Des Moines with an organ on trial for 30 days. Families hosted dinners and visits across Newton Fremont Sarasota and Prine neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James van Wyk
Ronnie
J. G. Newenhouse
Bible Searchers Society
the First Christian Reformed Church
Elizabeth van Wyk
Robert Sopher
Letta Votan
Oskaloosa
Lafalot Club
Ora Burch
Blanche R
Eddie Pichon
First Methodist Church
Des Moines
Jack Shelley
Kirkville
Kenneth Malloy
Newton
Wm. Veldhuizen
R. Veldhuizen
Fremont
Harry Moffet
James Ver Beck
Kathryn Hoyt
Albcia
Moffet
A. C. Ver Beck
Sarasota
Fla
Joe de Roni
Prine
van Engelhoven
Clarence Stanley
Clarence Tandy
Prairie City News Local visits and church services reported
Tunis Vogelaar, not well, was taken to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Vander Schel of Pella visited Neal Dickenberg Sunday afternoon. Rev. David Laman of the Central Reformed Church Oskaloosa led services at First Reformed Church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James D. Vander Waal and family of Memphis, Tennessee, returned home Monday after visiting the Jank Scott home and Jim Vander Waal. Friday afternoon visitors at Frank Sebtt’s home included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Vander Waal of Scarsboro and Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Vander Venn and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis Vogelaar
Methodist
Des Moines
Jerry Vander Schel
Pella
Neal Dickenberg
David Laman
Central Reformed Church of
Jim Vander Waal
Frank Sebtt
Bill Vander Waal
Scarsboro
Dewey Vander Waal
Memphis
Venn
Raymond
Sewerreamer Cleaner Ad Promises Easy Pipe Clearing
An old fashioned pharmacy advertisement touts SEWERREAMER a chemical cleaner to unclog sewers using cheap chemical reaming. It markets 5 and 10 lb cans and claims quiet results at lower cost than mechanical cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillenmak
Paardekooper
Social Science Expert Visits Pella Schools
Dr Howard Jones of Iowa State Teachers College spoke to Pella Kiwanis during noon hour then visited social studies classes at the high school and conferred with teachers and supervisors. ISTC graduates Frank Carlson and Edgar Epperly had previously been his students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Jones
Social Science
Iowa State Teachers College
Pella
Kiwanis Club
Frank Carlson
Edgar Epperly
ISTC
Jones
Christmas Programs And Local Social Gatherings In Community
Steenhoeck of Milwaukee visits with relatives as Christmas events unfold. The Christian Reformed Church plans a Sunday evening Christmas program on December 22 at the Campbell home in Saginaw. Various locals attend and host gatherings, including a one o’clock violet club luncheon in Des Moines and a First Reformed Church ladies aid Christmas program. Congregational meeting results name new elders and deacons while Otto Decker of Chicago is bedridden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Campbell
Saginaw
Mich
John van Steenbergen
W. M. Zegers
Neal Dikkenberg
Jack Int
Sandra
Jo Ellen
Orange City
Jim Int
Dick de Jong
Walter de Jong
Arthur de Jong
Sully
David Boot
Carl van Houweling
Joh Geurts
Steven Vos
William van Peursen
Raymond Steenhock
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Emma Steenhoek
First Reformed Church
Lester van Pearsen
David Jabaai
Fred de Groot
Otto Decker
Chicago
Illinois
Ray Keuning
What Most Women Want to Know About Dishwashers
A reprinted Q and A from Kitchen Business explains dishwashers save time, using 35.6 minutes daily versus 73.2 with hand washing. They clean effectively at 135 160 degrees F, don’t damage most silver or china, and drastically reduce dish breakage. Proper loading and detergents specialized for dishwashers are essential. Installation costs vary. portable units offer options. Hard water can cause spotting, removable with towels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Ohio
Husband influence on dishwasher purchases revealed
A survey shows men in the home inspire nearly half of automatic dishwasher buys. It finds dishwashers viewed as a luxury and status symbol, with friends as the main information source and word of mouth spreading purchases, while Epsom salt is named after a mineral spring in England.
Children Are Children Child Development Advice Card
A parent from a home reading column discusses early school experiences and child development. It notes that children are unique, learn through real-world activities, and respond to age appropriate equipment. Recommendations include Spock's Baby and Child Care and Child Behavior by Llig and Ames, with notes on availability and the 1846 use of envelopes in mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda
Benjamin Spock
Pocket Books, Inc
New York
Frances L.lig
Louise B. Ames
Dell
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Leroy Nuyteren
Peggy Jean of
Arthur de Vries
Ellen Ruth
David and
Diane
Mesdames John Staal
Arvin Klein
Gaylen
Arnold Brower
James Vanden Oeyer
Leland
Jacque
Janie
Banner Bearer Society of the Reformed Church
A. van Rockel
Howard Macy
Lynnville
Henry van Rockel
Marcia
Arlo Worth
Janet
Grinnell
Harold Terpstra
Harold North
Merrit van Rockel
Alice Clevenger
Arthur Vander Ploeg
James Vriezelaar
Lloyd Clevenger
Henry van Woert
Paul McConeghey
Walter Steenhoek
Leighton
W. J. Rice
H. W. Vriezelaar
H.W. Vriezelaar
Terry
Beth
Warren van
Martha
Glenn
Andrew Ver Woert
Nellie
Rex Ver Woert
Gradys Vriezelaar
Ella Walker
Leland Balmer
Earl Danks
Waterloo
Fred Forker
John
del Barber
Summit News
H. W. Vriezeloar
U.S.A
Wilson
Canterbury
Stra
Coal Ridge News
Dormey
Dormeyer
Vogelaar
Oskaloosa News
J. D. Pikaart
Lizabeth Newenhouse
Prairie City News
Martin van Essen
Teachers College
Social Scientist
Steenhoeck
Charles Augustine
Rose Hill
Roy Vander Waal
Searsboro
Minnie van Polen
Elizabeth Vander Beck
Eben van Dusseldorp
Colfax
Emma Steenhock
Laurence Stravers
David
Ralph Vander Waal
Prairie City
Christian Reformed Church
Ray Woodford
Kitchen Business
Hubby
Epsom
England
Mary Youtz
John M. van Dyk Wilson H. Duven
Funeral Directors
Funeral Home
Rau
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