Christmas Visitors and Local Fire Report in Oska loosa
Christmas Day scenes in Oska loosa and nearby towns include gatherings at multiple homes with Vander Putte and Van Rees families. Rural fire units responded to a roof fire near Vander Wilt residence on December 28, with minor damage and rapid water suppression.
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George V. Gorkom
Douglas
M. H. Vander Putte
Elma An Bianche
Reasnor
Philip Vander Putte
Ronald
Donald
Newton
Robert Ten Hagen
Algonda
Figo
Henry G. Vander Wilt
Galesburg Road
H. P. van Rees
Charles City
Iowa
Earl van Rees
Pella
Leonard E. Allen
Floyd Wilson
Indianola
Judi
Des Moines
F. W. Weirather
Winfield
Weirather
Earl Atkins
Roger
Pauline
Jefferson
Elaine Vander Ploeg
Diller Vander Ploeg
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Don Toom
Ron Grandin
Earl Pohlmann
Hartley
Parente
Spectator crowds at fatal highway wrecks warned by patrolman
A highway patrolman recalls a fatal crash where two died and three injured as onlookers gathered along a highway curve. He describes drivers ignoring warnings, a driver at 65 mph veering past the curve, and the need to move bystanders to avoid further dangers. He urges motorists not to stop or crowd at accidents.
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Bob Hullihan
State
Mahaska County Court Orders Dissolution of Lunt Trust
The oldest living family trust in Mahaska county, the Jory-one trust set up by the late Henry W. Lunt, New Sharon farmer, nearly 45 years ago, has been dissolved by an order signed by Judge J G Patterson. The dissolution follows an application filed by Elba Lunt Van.
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Mahaska County
Jory
Henry W. Lunt
New Sharon
J. G. Patterson
Patterson
Elba Lunt
Local obituary fragment notes successor to trustee role
Fragmentary notice cites the death of Wi Lunt on May 7 and the appointment of a successor to the trust established in 1910. The incomplete text mentions trustees duties and a relationship to Oskaloosa attorney, with unclear names and dates.
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B.C. Osmond
Heeeay
Lindberg
Eine
Wi Lunt
Reas
Centre Oskaloosa
Onkaloose bune-Pres
Clintland Seed Oats Available to Marion Co Farmers
Clintland seed oats will be available to Marion County farmers through the County Seed Distribution Committee. Notify the Extension Office in Knoxville with the desired bushel quantity. Limited seed and a set price of one dollar per bushel. The variety is midseason yellow kerned with stiff straw. other varieties recommended include Cherokee Nemaha Bonham Clinton Missouri U-205 Andrew Clintate Ajax and Branch.
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Marion County
County
Knoxville
Town State College
Cherokee
Nemaha
Bonham
Clinton
Missouri
U-205
Andrew
Clintate
Ajax
Branch
Voice of the Public Fred Voorhees Sends Greetings to His Old Neighbors
Monrovia California December 20 1954 Fred Voorhees writes from The Pella Chronicle greeting neighbors for Christmas. He notes cards letters received and describes families gathering at homes to enjoy decorations and church programs.
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California
C. C. Buerkens
TV Tonight
Groucho Marx
Woi-Tv
Buerkens
Fred Voorhees
Monrovia
Pella
Lows
John
Mary
Christmas Dilemmas Split Family Holiday Plans
A Minnesota mail item and invitation to dine with kin in Grand Meadow clash with other plans across California and Monrovia. The writer weighs travel risks, aging, and the desire to keep families nearby, deciding to stay off highways to avoid holiday traffic and share a quiet Christmas.
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Minnesota
Grand Meadow
Minn
L. A
Monrovia
Iown
California
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