Farmstead profile shows diversified crops and 4-H progress
A feature on Gerrit Van Haalen near Pella highlights a well kept diversified farm with cattle, White Rock chickens, sows, and planned hay and corn crops. Donald Van Haalen showcases four Aberdeen Angus calves and parallel heifer projects, noting profitability and family involvement in the Mahaska County 4-H show efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit van Halen
Pella
Gerrit
Donald van Haalen
Donald
van Haalen
van Hansens
Clu Eaves
Gerrit van Haalen
Knoxville
Gone The High Cost of Stomach Trouble
An advertisement urges readers not to pay high prices for relief from stomach pains and indigestion caused by acidity. It promotes Adla Tablets with a three week supply for $1.25 and a money back guarantee, from Vander Linden's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vander Linden’s Drug Store
Prairie City couples celebrate weddings and anniversaries
Monroe area notes report Miss Carolyn Acklin wed George Timmens of Prairie City with Dr. Brickett performing the ceremony at the Presbyterian parsonage. Open houses mark Tom Cooper’s 50th wedding anniversary and John Colyn’s 25th. Church broadcasts, family visits, and local engagements fill a page of social events with dozens of relatives attending, flowers, and a pink and white luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Acklin
George Timmens
Prairie City
Brickett
Presbyterian Parsonage
Acklyn
Starley Acklin
Monroe
Im Timmens
Tom Cooper
John Colyn
Beatta
Lavonne Carlson
J. M. Carlson
Marshalltown
Rev. Carlson
KFJB
Jake Klein
Pella
Arthur Vander Ploeg
Carl Grane
Newton
W. S. Cash
Horace Cash
Town
City
Cash Sr
Max Andeweg
A. Johnson
Niner
New Sharon
H. Johnson
E. Vander Zyl
Jack Andewer
Keith
Bruce Andewer
R. D. Vander Waal
Ottumwa
Vander Waal
George Undrich
Knoxville
Lockport
Iowa
Earl Hawkins
Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
J. B. Hawkins
Harry Miller
P. Busby
Gerald Armstrong
Bert Squires
Gerald
Hernehe Tool
Warrenburg
Missouri
Tool
Irma Rickabaugh
Arlo Worth
Indianola
Worth
International Harvester Co
Kay Marie
Gladder
Fred Brannen
W. H. Meek
John Hughes
Emma Dearth
Allie Dearth
Aldie Aplin
Fouch
Carl Ammer
Roy Vander Ploeg
Leo Sweeney
Worth Roush
Almeda Green
Oscar Ammer
John’ Willemsen
Marjorie
Lynnville
G. J. Klein
Sale of Purebred Herefords at Des Moines Tuesday
Mrs. Blanche McDaniel and her son Ray were seen in Des Moines Wednesday while Hazel Tice, a local resident, had been involved in the ongoing Des Moines event. The notice notes a Purebred Herefords sale planned for Tuesday in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Blanche McDaniel
Ray
Hazel Tice
Community Notes and Local Events Near Monroe
Ill with the mumps resumed duties at the store. Mrs Earl Umble hosted a third grade luncheon in honor of Roger Umble's ninth birthday. Ms Mark I Shaw entertained Hew Club at a pot luck dinner. Farm Bureau met at Mrs Oscar Ammer's home with the lesson Modern Trends in Bread Baking by Miss Rockhill. Gladys Birkenholtz to lead Ideal Home Club March 2. Marvin Vanden Berg staying with relatives and entered Monroe grade school. Abe Monster funeral held in Pella with Rev J Carlson officiating. Dr Walter L Wilson spoke at Monroe Baptist Church and addressed students at Monroe High School and Central College in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Umble
Roger Umble
Mark I. Shaw
Hew Club
Mesdames Hendershot
McDuff
Lloyd
Wilson
Jack Andewey
M. F
J. Carlson
Walter L. Wilson
Kansas City
Monroe
Baptist Church
Central College
Pella
Priscilla Sisters Meet. Anniversary Celebrated at Breaklander Home
The Priscilla Sisters of the Reformed Church held a Tuesday meeting with 23 members. A special program featured a vocal solo, and Mrs. Gerrit Van Zemeren was elected president. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Breuklander and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Kruseman marked a 30 year anniversary with a two course lunch, gifts, and a short program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Sisters of the Reformed Church
Arabia
Lowell Turner
Wilbur de Bruin
Joe Brummel
Gerrit van Zemeren
Henry Sedrel
Harold de Bruin
Raymond de Reus
Tvan Noo
H. W. Breukland
Pella
E. C. Kruseman
Breaklander
Maynard van Roekel
Leona Breaklander
Art van Roekel
Joe Nunninkhoven
Joe Nunninkhoven. For Their Duet, Mrs. van Roekel
Nunninkhoven
Wm. Goulooze
Grand Rapids
Mich
Tra Hesselink
Reformed Church
G. Menning
Third Reformed Church
Breuklander
Mrs. Kruseman
H. Kuperus
Otto Ver Meer
De Reus and Friends Share Local News in Des Moines
Rose Hill residents Mr. and Mrs. M. M. De Reus and Mrs. Howard Rowland visited Des Moines on Thursday with Rowland staying several days. The Heap of Livin club meets February 23 at Mrs. J. A. Van Zonk’s to avoid World Day of Prayer. Psalm Singers gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Steenhoek’s Thursday. D Flietstra and Otto Ver Meer couples visit relatives in Michigan. Dinj Prenger turns nine as families near Pel a send birthday cards. World Day of Prayer observed at Reformed church Friday afternoon February 24. Ben Van Zonk loses car by fire last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. de Reus
Howard Rowland
Rose Hill
Des Moines
Rowland
Visi
Heap of Livin’ Club
J. A. van Zonk
Andrew Steenhoek
D. Flietstra
Otto Ver Meer
Michigan
Flietstra’s
Muskegon
Ver Meers
Grand Rapids
Dinj Prenger
Prenger
John Klein
Pela
The
Reformed Church
Ben van Zonk
Amsterdam School Pupils Struggle With Troll Exams
Two weeks ago pupils at a public school faced tough troll exams causing worry for teachers and parents though most students eventually passed. Apollos Terlouw started bright for Sandridge as work continued for Mr. Tac and Van Haaften nine months into a position. The Washboard Road Verrips farm sale is planned next week, with the Roorda residence nearby. Local residents hosted gatherings at the Vander Wilt and Schakel homes, while East and West Amsterdam school districts purchased new maps for their schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollos Terlouw
Sandridge
Monte
Washboard
Tke Roorda
Peter Bandstra
Harvey
It Vander Wilt
William Schakel
Yal Baughman
Line
Vera
LeRoy
John Kamerick
Carl Hackett
Vonne
Paul
Apollus
Wiliam Terlouw
East and
West Amsterdam
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Gerritt
Ter
Poultry Waterers
Warner Electric
Jamesway Oil
Man-A-Mar
van Gorp Hatchery
Otley
U. S.’Army
Bethel Ladies’ Aid
E. L. Dunn
J. van Zante
Audt
Elbert van Maanen
Aberdeen
Angus Club
Monroe News
Pony
van Haalens
van Haalen Home
Donald Vailen
Leighton News
Amsterdam News
Sully
Lynnville-Sully Road
Hampshire
Farrow
McCormick Deering
Plymouth Rock
Henry J. van Wyk Renaud
Kellogg Savings Bank
Wilcox-Garland CO
Court House
Oskaloosa, Iowa
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