Nearby Towns and Rural Community Notes
News items from rural towns record visits and stays by residents and relatives. Names include Mr and Mrs Todd De Bryn of Clear Lake, William De Brayn of Lawrence Schultz, Kenneth, Cecil Wheler, Leland Lust, Hazel Kling, Reasnor, St Mon ster, Mrs Haber Vander Syde, Pella, Mrs John Robertus, Abraham De Zwarte, Marvin, Henry JH Van, and Van Gone. The notes mention travel, road conditions, and informal calls at homes across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd de Bryn
Clear Lake
William de Brayn
Lawrence Schultz
M Schultz
Kenneth
Cecil Wheler
Pella
Leland Lust
Hazel Kling
Reasnor
Mr Lust
William Hendricks
Local Social Notes From Porterville and Surrounds
Porterville and area families share gatherings including an oyster supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Van Dene. Kenneth Eugene and Larry Sytsma visited Murray Sytsma and family. Kenning's meeting with Florence Hackert is noted. Peter Hackert and Peter Van Oene families visited. Arlene De Zwarte and John De Zwarte marked their 25th anniversary belatedly. Misses Anna Cornelia Van Oone and Elsie Van Oeene appear in visits and school notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Te Zwarle
Marvin
Henry de Jong
Henry H. van Dene
Will Sytsman
Ken
Eugene
Larry
New Sharon
Murray Sytsma
Kenning
Florence Hackert
Peter Hackert
la van Donselaar
Grove School
Elsie van Oeene
Rose Hill social notes show visits and county exams
Rose Hill residents report visits from Harold Fisk family and neighbors from Des Moines and Newton. OsKaloosa and Knoxville attendees, skating socializing, and eighth graders Gerrit Van Veen Nick Vink Verda Ver Steeg took county exams. Numerous Vander Veens Van Sant Van Veen Van Der Werff and related families hosted Saturday gatherings and county events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Fisk
Raymon
Jackie
Pauline
Yella Menninga
Bill van Sant
Des Moines
Richard Vander Teest
Herman van Veen
Knoxville
Art Vander Werff
John Ver Stel
Newton
Parntal Art Ver Stee
Rose Hill
Gerrit van Veen
Nick Vink
Verda Ver Steeg
Art Vander Arthur
Bert
John Vanden Berg
Albert van Zante
Local visits and gatherings in Monroe area
Otley Mroamd Mes and Henry Klein of near Pellacy visited Tuesday afternoon at their aunt’s home. Kaldenberg of Monroe and Mrs. J. B. Vilar hosted visits, Sprat traveled from Monroe to coast with youths, and Louis Schippers joined Francis Porting. Wanda Kaldenberg, Raymond Robus, and Hubert Postma dropped by Otley. Miss Henrietta Poortinga visited Gertrude Jaarsma’s home. a teachers meeting occurred at Monroe school with high school pupils attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Klein
Near Pellacy
Mra
Jake Wouda
Mr Kaldenberg
Monroe
J. B. Vilar
Bil Septey
Airie City
Sprat
Louis Schippers
Francis Porting
Local Households Report Illness And Family Visits
Lynnville residents Lynnville Dick Renaud and Mrs. ie Johnson recover from haying fever. Mro and Mrs. Roy Hammer suffer flu. Sparks stayed overnight with and Mrs. Anie Van Weelden Saturday night. Henry Swank of Sully and son Henry helped celebrate Dolores Ann Van Weelden’s third birthday on February fifth. Frank Ratliff ill with flu. Harry Savage assists at the post office while he is sick. Fred Zimmerman family and Joan visited Avie Van Weelden’s home Saturday evening. Hazel Huffmirs, ill for weeks, not well recently. Jerry Clark and daughter of Riceville visited relatives early in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Renaud
Ie Johnson
Mro
Roy Hammer
M Sparks
Anie van Weelden
Ienry Swank
Henry of
Sully
H Aandchild
Dolores Ann van Weel
Frank Ratliff
Harry Savage
Leighton Community Notes Feature Local Socials
Leighton residents gathered for a community afternoon meeting led by Mrs. Raymond De, with solo by Ira D. Hesselink and twenty members present. Guests attended oyster supper at S. G. De Cook home. several local families celebrated events, weddings, and hospital visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des
Raymond de
Asselman
Ira d. Hesselink
Twen
T van Nuel
Dick van Z Ward Vien
Robert’ Ver Ploeg
van Zomeren
MM. de Reus
Mercy
Oskaloo
Robert Ver Ploeg
Roy van Heukclam
S. G. de Cook
Charles Lester
Leighton
Argon
Thu
AL van Zuuk
Inis
Hubert Versteegh
New Sharon
Gary Vande Haar
Eva Mae de Kock
Tena van Roekel
Vande Maar
Miss van Roekel
Louis van Roekel
Richard van Roekel
Henry de Bruin
Gerrit van Roekel
Black Oak Township Farm Bureau
S. S. de Kock
Albert de Kock
Wilma Vander Wilt
J. H. Rempe
Henry Klein
Lewis van Roekel
Esther van Houweling
Herman Hasselman
Herman Harold
Cold winter weather and dust storm leave Peoria roads slick
A local report describes cold winter conditions with snow drifts and ice, followed by a dust storm from the southwest that reduced road danger. Vander’s car slid on a hill into a pasture, another car followed, both left abandoned. Several residents, including Vander and De Jong family members, are listed as ill or injured, with others on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Theia
Hand
Asad
Allan
Vander
Vander Mol
Cecil de’ Vries
Vander Ya
Ing. J Vander den Wee Lok
Fiu
Hoven
Herman de Jong
Charlotte
Mr. Dew the Peldsipel
Ciriatiad
School schedule and local church pastor changes
The piece notes a weeklong school closure after first semester exams led by Miss Sharon. It mentions a pupil accident where a windmill was knocked down during aid to a bound pupil. It reports a windmill order from J Stursma and F Vander ext and announces an upcoming church service by Rev M Mon of Pella. It also lists a new ministerial trio: Revs GA Lyzenga, James Patt, and Schuurman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth
Miss En Sharon
Woody
I. de Jonge
Pie Gerrit
J. Stursma
F. Vander
Amsterdam Church Preaches as Roads Clear If Weather Holds
Amsterdam residents report icy conditions affecting travel and services. Rev Gordon came for afternoon service if roads permit. Mr and Mrs David Ter Louw and daughter Donna visited relatives. Frances Vanst, Plea teacher, fell on the ice and could not teach. Van Dellen injured but able to work. Many lie due to ice. Fred Lam and wife travel in sunny South visiting Brownsville Texas and New Mexico plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D. Gordon
David ‘Ter Louw
Donna
Frances Vanst
van Dellen
Henry Deto
Fred ‘T’lam
Brownsville
Texas
New Mexico
Local family visits and nuptials reported in Ada area
Cedar Mr and Mrs John Veenman and daughter visited the Scharff home Sunday. Frank Hyett hauled a truck load to Albin for Leen Den Adel Monday. Families of Plate and Black spent Sunday at Oska loosa. A new baby girl was born to the Kehlerman family. Paul Plate and Velda Wise wed in Ada and plan to live here. Ben Geerling and Raymond Groenenboom shopped in Oskaloosa. Walter Plate and Spot Hedge assisted Philip Howell in butchering a beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Veenman
Wm. Scharff
Frank Hyett
Albin
Leen den Adel
Evert Plate
John Black
Oskaloosa
Gere
Kehlerman
Wm. van Weelden
Ber
Farewell Surprise Party For Gifford Family Friends
A group of youths hosted a farewell surprise party Friday evening at the Gifford home for Grace Jesse and Valeri Gifford. Attendees included Margaret Huyser Verda Earp and others. Community notices detail honor rolls at Spring Hill and Elk Creek Independent schools and a new For Iowa club formed by Spring Hill pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Is Grace
Jesse
Valeri Gifford
Henry Gifford
Margaret Huyser
Verda Earp
Doris Carnahan
Hermina Zuidema
Mardell Scarbrough
Edward Earp
John
Dick, Lawrence
Marion VanderWerff
Wilbur van Sant
Robert Bell
Tim Zegers
Ben Esmeyer
Pattie Lou
Dale
Jim Tolama
Near Newton
John Zuidema
Springill School
Wilanger
Harry Laurd
Robert Dunsberg
Earl Klein
Elk Creek
Lloyd Sleeuwenhoek
Clinton Gifford
Wyonne Gifford
Wendell Sleeuwenhoek
Virginia Gifford
Dorothy Swank
William van Arkel
Iowa Club
Spring Hill
Wilma Lanser
Robert Dunsbergen
Harry Lanser
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Nick Hoksbergen
William
Little Lois Jean Klyn
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Observed for Klein Couple
A large gathering near Kellogs celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Klein. Attendees included Reverend John Klein of Oswego HL, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Castor of Sully, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rhykock and children near Kellogs, Cart and family near Killdui, and Mr. and Mrs. John Blanke of New Sharon. A noon dinner featured a Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane picture gift. The Kleins, still on their Killdalt farm, were fondly wished many more years of happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Avie Lanser and children visited Lawrence Van Tat Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Tool
Hattie Hendricks
Galesbury
Bonnie Esme
Dick Baarda
Abe Klein
Ben Rhykoel
Kellogs
Rhykock
Klein
Cart
Killdui
John Blanke
New Sharon
Killdalt
Avie Lanser
vis . Lawence Van + Tat
Community Socials and Illnesses Reported Around Taintor
A crowded gathering honors numerous local residents including the Stoffel Huiser and Vander Werf families and others. Frank Andrews underwent hospital surgery while Leah Terpstra missed classes due to flu. several locals, from Van Dyke to Dunsbergen households, were noted ill or hosting gatherings. News mentions farm work near Taintor and Newton shoppers, with teachers and students at Ludlow School listed among absentees and honor roll members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoffel Huiser
Margaret
Les
Charles E. Edward
Verda
Phandith
M Vander Werf
John
Lawrence
Marion
Dorothy
Will van Sant
Wilber
Franze Huiser
Charles Antle
Max
Chaetorff
Ed Rohrdanz
N. W. Dow
Jeanette van Wyk
Nah Weber
Tom
Frank Andrews
Gotxe
Nellie Dunsbergen
Barney Dunsbergen
Nellie
Bennie
Bobbie
Elizabeth van Dyke
Case Dunsbergen
Lynnvil
Albert Verwers
Andrew
Mabel Watts
Clarion
Frank Sandmesser
Henry Gifford
Clarence van Sant
Wilma Dunsbergen
Ase van Dyke
Kellogg
Alexander Vander Pol
Darlene
Sully
Tim Zegers
Dolores
Zegers
Jeanette
Beatrix Willemsen
Lester Beyer
Ben Keller
Victor
Monroe
James Butin
Ralph
Harold van Wyk
Florence Grier
Margaret Dennis
Fred H. Baarda
Elizabeth
C. R. van Dyke
Fred Richardson
Ralph Richardson
Harold Richardson
Otto Sharp
Gerrit Jensen
Gertrude
Git de Hoedt
Cornelia
Will Dunsbergen
Ludlow
Leah Terpstra
Henry Terlouw
Marjorie Otten
Martha June Rigdon
Gertrude Jansen
Henry John Terlouw
Marie Terlouw
Geraldine Otten
Wilma
Raymond Klyn
Lyle Castorff
Newton
Knoxville Couple Welcome 9 lb Baby Girl Mary Louise
Mr and Mrs Corwin Suther land announce the birth of a 9 pound girl on Monday afternoon January 25 naming her Mary Louise. Held at their Knoxville home the infant adds joy to the family with proud parents and a new daughter.
Dead Army Flyer Was Relative Of Grinnell Woman
Capt R R Gillespie of Chanute Field Illinois died Monday in a mid air plane accident while patrolling near the payroll train entering the field. He was born near Spencer Iowa and had served in the army since 1926 at age 35. He was a brother of James Gillespie son in law of Mrs Frank Graham of Grinnell.
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Grinnell
James, D. Gillespie
Frank Graham
Captain Gillespie
Spencer
Iowa
Grinnell Register
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