New Year Reflections from Ida Grove to Pella
In a festive note from Ida Grove and Pella, a reader shares family gatherings at Christmas, travel plans, and a humorous mishap with a 27 in high rocking horse. The writer recalls 1963 and looks toward 1964 with hopes for better tests, warmer weather, and a continued sense of home among friends and relatives. A shoutout to Aunt Fran and plans to meet soon accompany wishes for a Happy New Year.
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Louisiana
Santa
Devin
Fran
Pella
Ida Grove
Grass Suit Keeps Warm Despite Odd Outfit
A quirky note explains using grass and leaves stuffed in clothing as improvised insulation. The unusual approach aims to stave off cold, despite discomfort, highlighting inventive hardship in harsh conditions.
Veens Tra Plans 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. L. Veenstra of Pella announce their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Second Christian Reformed Church on January 13 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited. the couple requests no gifts.
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Blacktop
Sully
Killduff
Ruth Circle
Guernsey
B.F
Bangs
A.C. WD
C. CA
John Deere
J.D
A.C
Ottawa
New Idea
Midwest
Wetmore Hammermi
Lundell
Sears
J. TL. Veenstra
Pella
Second Christian Reformed Church
Hospital Auxiliary Sets Quarterly Meeting for January 13
The Hospital Auxiliary will hold their quarterly meeting January 13 in the conference room of the Pella Community hospital. Details will appear in a following issue.
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Pella Community Hospital
TIT Meeting set for December 31
The TIT's will meet Tuesday afternoon December 31 at the home of Mrs. Jack Cook.
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Jack Cook
Roorda Construction employees honored at family dinner
Mr and Mrs Edgar Roorda hosted Roorda Construction employees and their wives for a Friday evening dinner at their home on December 27. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Arnold Bogaard Mr and Mrs Ray De Groot Mr and Mrs Duane Van Maanen Mr and Mrs Larry Olivier Mr and Mrs Abe Bogaards Mr and Mrs Everett De Jong Mr and Mrs Forest Roorda Mr and Mrs Gradus Bensink Har lan Frosty Van Voorst and Miss Jean Van Zee. Bill Bruxvoort could not attend. The evening featured a family style dinner and visiting.
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Edgar Roorda
Arnold Bogaard
Ray de Groot
Duane van Maanen
Larry Olivier
Abe Bogaards
Everett de Jong
Forest Roorda
Gradus Bensink
Christmas House Guests Visit Lynnville Families
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Vander Kamp hosted visitors from Missouri including Billy Kathy Larry David and Robert who stayed Tuesday through Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Will Vander Kamp. Christmas Day guests were Mr. and Mrs. Francis Anthony and Connie Mike Steve and Eugene from Newton.
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Ralph Vander Kamp
Billy
Kathy
Larry David
Robert
Missouri
Will Vander Kamp
Francis Anthony
Connie
Mike
Steve
Eugene
Newton
Pella Couple Announces Engagement of Alva Jean And Marvin De Boef
Mr and Mrs Wiliam And ringa of Pella announce the engagement of their daughter Alva Jean to Marvin De Boef son of Mr and Mrs William De Boef of Leighton No date has been set for the wedding
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Wiliam Andringa
Pella
Alva Jean
Marvin de Boef
William de Boef
Leighton
Christmas Guests Spread Through Many Iowa Homes
A sweep of Christmas gatherings traces visits by Ver Steegs, Van Genders, Renauds, Sparks, Crews, Gertsmas, and Jel smas across Grinnell and nearby towns. Families from Kellogg, Newton, Montezuma, Sully, Sully area and several Ohio and New York connections join in holiday meals and overnight stays, with multiple extended relatives listed.
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Ray Ver Steeg
Mark and
Jerry
Mt. Pleasant
Gene Ver Steeg
Clovis Johnsons
Kellogg
Clark
van Genderen
Harris van Genderen
Julie
Newton
Arlo van Hoever
Montezuma
Wilbur Stanley
Scarsboro
Gary Vander Kamp
Sully
Evertt van Genderen
Beverly
Ronald
Lavern Jones
Doyle Schultz
Sonja
Timmy
Linda
Mike
Marcia van Genderen
Albert Terpstra
Teresa
Craig
Kyle
Rosa Jones
Ray Potter
Edward Renaud
Milliard Sparks
Benny Winner
Cedar Rapids
Jim Sparks
Ron Dunwoody
Mark
Bers
Smith
Grinnell
Laurence Gertsma
Renee
Paul
John Jelsma
Vida
Bethel
Jelsma
Ernest Vander Kamp
Sul
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Roorda Construction
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PeorIa
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Jim Fleener
Leslie
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New York
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Earl Fleener
Davenport
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Robert Beason
Virgil Beason
Janice
Harold Beason
Roger
Viola
Darrell
Robert Weiss
Rodney
van Zee
Gene van Zee
Gene Stientjes
Chronicle News
Oskaloosa
A. T. Vander Beek
Public Safety Building
Vander Beek
Knoxville
Lake Prairie Township
Andrew Terlouw
Summit Township
Farmers Co-op
Otley
Merle Maddy
Marion County Assessor
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