Local notes from Pella area honor town events and service members
Friends of John Neef note his factory job at the Ford garage in Pella after Monroe High School graduation. The column lists church attendance, visits, prizes, illnesses, travel, and community events across Pella Sully and nearby towns, including a Red Rock school visit, 60th wedding anniversary, and deployments aboard the Tarawa and Donahue family updates.
Van Nesses Return from Washington Visit and Local Births
Sully area notices detail the Van Ness couple's return from College Place Washington after two months with relatives Dudley Drayson and family. An 8 pound 14 ounce baby daughter born February 14 at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa joins the home as its fourth child.
Monroe News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Military News
Monroe News reports Delmar Nolin’s Feb 11 army call honored at a pot duck supper on Feb 3 at the John Nolin home with multiple Nolin relatives in attendance. Navy enlistee Robert W. Pennington headed to San Diego training center after leaving Feb 11. Hospital notes include John Walker’s observation stint in Des Moines and Annabel Tice’s below knee amputation in Iowa City. Community events cover Fireside Garden Club, Christian Fellowship group, and TMTM club activities with Des Moines appearances and TV exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Nolin
John Nolin
Elzie Nolin
Mabel Nolin
Harold Nolinger
Lloyd Nolin
Ray Nolin
Robert W. Pennington
Navy
Naval Training Center
San Digo
California
Bob
M. Miller
Micheal
John Clouse
Newton
Arthur Vriezelaar
John Walker
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Annabel Tice
Iowa City
Carol Crane
Pat
Boone
J. R. Valentine
Bertha Grane
Francis Dunn
Chicago
Ray Dunn
Bert Marshall
Lawrence Sellars
Grand Junction
Colorado
Earl Hawkins
Donna Broderson
Dorothy Smith
Conrad
Elva Lou Tuney
Prairie City
Arthur Vrieze
Terry
Elizabeth
Peter Westerkamp
Taintor
Harold Clark
Runnells
Berlin Ballard
Fireside
Flower
Virgil Mitin
Doris Rector
Helen Chipps
Ione van Wyrgarden
Barbara Roberts
Harriett Tharp
Laura Jackson
Gladys Rector
Bess’ Williams
Sadie Kersbergen
Bertha van Zee
Pella
Harold Bowie
Christian Fellowship
Presbyterian Church
Wilbur Brodersen
Harold Wilson
TMTM
Vernon Boot Active FFA Member Plans Future Herd Growth
Vernon Boot, an active FFA member, raised seven Angus calves from a 1950 61 project. He borrowed money from his father for calves and feed, keeping detailed cost records and plans to show at the Knoxville Marion County Fair. He previously managed sow projects and beef steers, attended National Star FFA Conventions, and placed ninth in a 180 contestant judging event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Boot
F.F.A
Vernon
Knoxville
Marion County
Spencer
F.A
Sonequet
Mrs Van Ryswyk Honored At Monroe Event For June Birthday
Mrs. Peter Van Ryswyk who recently moved to Monroe was honored with a handkerchief shower. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wilson hosted a supper on Saturday evening February 16 in honor of their daughter June's birthday anniversary. Guests included Shirley Zickel Cora Teo Vriezelaar Janie McCauley Barbara Worth Dean Van Haaf ten John LeGrand John No in Sloan and Minnie. The evening featured games and television watching. Misses Jean Ammer and Edith Smythe of Greene Iowa visited the Oscar Ammer home for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester van Gorp
Clarence Monsma
John Boot
Hubert Kaldenburg
Glen Monsma
Arthur Vander Pol
Dick Ver Ploeg
Cornie Terpstra
Walton de Kock
Henry Jansen
Carl Hackett
Lowell Northcutt
Warren Stanley
C. Versteegh
Ben Ver Steegh
Pella
John Ver Steegh
Centerville
Jim Ver Steegh
Dwight
Tainter
Neal Ver Steegh
Sherry Cooper
Marysville
Ilinois
Neal Vander Leest
Honores
Lester Vander’ Wilt
Iowa City
Neal Vander Wilt
Vander Wilt
Merlyn Gertsma
American Airlines
Chicago
Andrew Gertsm
J.van Maanen
Pete van Maanen
Kellogg
Kors Harthorn
Geurt Vande Krol
Neal van der Leest
Mr. van der Leest
Garrit van Wyk
Monroe
Walt Vander Leest
Jim Vander Leest
Wm. van Genderen
An Neal Vander Leest
Peter van Ryswyk
Floyd Wilson
June
Shirley Zickel
Cora- Teo Vriezelaar
Janie McCauley
Barbara Worth
Dean van Haaften
John LeGrand
John No
Sloan
Jean Ammer
Edith Smythe
Greene
Iowa
Oscar Ammer
Ira de Penning
Byron Broderson
Reasnor
Bob Olson
Newton
Larry Benton
Biloxi
Missisippi
Keesler Air B
Gulf
New Orleans
Cumberland
Lookout — Mountain
Christian Church Ladies and Society
Henry
Anna Mark
James Steenhoek
Pel
John Willemsen
Oskaloosa
Dewey Ramer
Walter Ramer
Dwayne
Wilbur
Dick Rozenberg
Una Rae Breen
Bud Breen
Ralph Woody
Dick Hagen
Clifford Dearinger
Mons
Curtis Dearinger
Galesburg
Elizabeth Oliver
Merle Zickel
Harry Zickel
Arther Steeg
Una Rae
Des Moines
Breen
Dykstra
Kenneth Carpenter
Hattie Carpenter
Francis Wheeler
Clyde Rawlins
Harold Schnug
Cointhians
Martin Terpstra
Ralph Claussen
Jesse Butin
Dick Hu
Jesus
Etta Terpstrato
Martin Dearinger
Barbara
Wilbur Ramer
Ray Ritter
Yetta Romans
Peoria News notes soldiers families and church events
A mix of military updates, including Pfc Jacob J Van Gorp’s new Fort Clayton Canal Zone address and Henry Nieuwsma’s promotion to Private First Class. The piece lists local church attendance, weddings, visits, and neighborly news from Peoria and nearby towns.
Social and community notes from a Pella area page
A list of attendees and guests includes Ella Ryken Joyce De Vries and several Westerkamp and Vander Wilt family members. Events featured include a gifts exchanging gathering with refreshments, afternoon games, and a co op meeting. Neighbors and relatives visit Des Moines Coolidge Arizona Denver and Iowa amid snow and travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Ryken
Joyce de Vries
Anna Marlene Westerkamp
Janice Marie Hoekman
Eunice Roozenboom
Carol Faye Stursma
Mildred
Francene
Norma
Marlene Helen Stouwie
Peter Westerkamp
Richard Vander Wilt
Taintor Co-op
Theressa Hoksbergen
Sheryl Bandstra
Frank Klynsma
Marcia
Herman A. de Jong
Lambert Nieuwland
Pella
Nibbelink
Bonna
Des Moines
G. W. Nilbelink
Ronald Vander Linden
Marion John de Jong
John Vander Hart
Walter Vander Hart
Coolidge
Arizona
Cornelius Vander Hart
Denver
Colorado
Dwight Taylor
Iowa
Summit News A 4-H workshop for girls sewing skirts
The Summit Strivers 4-H club met Saturday Feb 16 at Joan Nollen’s home with Coralee Vriezelaar presiding. A bake sale is planned for Feb 23 at Vandenberg meat market in Pella. Members showcased sewing boxes and Vriezelaar demonstrated zipper technique in a skirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Nollen
Coralee Vriezelaar
Vandenberg
Pella
Lenora Vogelaar
Laureata Dykstra
Regina
Marlena
Lavon Stierneman
Joyce de Geus
Myra Verros
Mavis Vander Kieft
Marilyn Walraven
Phyllis Walraven
Herman
Tuinstra
Sharon
Elmer Vogelaar
Marcia
Joan Wilson
Monroe
Gradus Vriezelaar
Richmond
Vriezelaar
Harry Ustermarkt
Dunreath
Jean Reeves
Elmer Vogelan
Lenora
John E. Ter Louw
Maxine Heemstra
Polla
Clifford de Jong
Oskaloosa
Frank Hiemestra
de Jong
Ter Louw
Wyk Goes to New York for Mission Board Meetings
Oskaloosa reports J C Van Wyk of the Reformed Church leaving Saturday for New York City to attend the policy committee meeting of the board of foreign missions of the Reformed Churches of America. He also sat in the board’s regular meeting and spent Sunday in Silver Springs Maryland with his son Dr Judson J Wyk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. van Wyk
The
Reformed Church
New York City
Board of Foreign Missions
Reformed Churches of Americ
Silver Springs
Judson J. Wyk
van Wyk
F. Potter
Board of Foreign Missions. Mrs. van Wyk
Orange City
J. Menning
C. V. Veldhuizen
Wm. van. Veldhuizen
Cedar School House
Henry Miller
Sidney Plate and
Lincoln
Nebraska
Robert Ashman
Wm. Ashman
Cousi
Sam Davis
Eddyville
Ralph Lewis
Peking
Jacob Grootveld
Gerald Rozenboom
G. A. Simpkins
Harriso Ypert
Helen Hoover
Evelyn de Bruyn
Carol Bell
Mildred Fallis
Mary Bell
Iola Cadwallader
Galesburg Social Roundup Covers Travel Visits and Meetings
Local families from Galesburg and nearby towns recount trips to Biloxi and New Orleans, plus church and school events. Activities include a quilting session with eight members, valentine party at the Galesburg school, Sunday dinners, and a Methodist circle meeting with prayers, poems, and thank you letters.
Leighton social honors Krusemans in township hall event
Former neighbors gathered for a social and cooperative lunch honoring Mr and Mrs E C Kruseman. Several local families and friends attended with readings, devotions, and club meetings noted. Community activity included Red Cross planning and Priscilla Sisters Society services at Ebenezer Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Kruseman
Krusemans
Walter Steenhoek
Art de Vries
William Rempe
Ralph Kruseman
John Boerelyn
Guert van
Dykan Fami Donselaar
Cornie
Oskaloosa
Earl Brummel
Barbara
Dale Robbins
Don de Prenger
Priscilla Sisters Society
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Wilbur Rempe
Lydia Circle
Clarence den Adel
Omer Fleck
Howard de Prenger
Gerald Versteegh
Melvi
Mark de Prenger
Marvin de Penning
Dale van Wyk
Willis van Haaften
Elmer de Prenger
Ernest van Heukelem
Melvin Brummel
van Dusseldorp
Sedrel Hatchery
Dick van Zee
Glen van Zee
Council Bluffs
Bellevue
Nebraska
Offut Air
Joyce
Stevie de Cook
de Cook
Heap O’ Livin’ Club
Township Hall
R. 8. Duffus
Harry Denburger
Omer Larkins
Hiram Vander Klay
Larkins
Terry Douglas
J. A. van Zonk
William Ver Steegh
Gary van Voort
Camp Rucker
William van de Voort
Barney Mommelaar
Gradus Aalberts
Monndy
Pella Harry de Prenger
Gon ME Prenger
Ralph Krusee
Margaret A
Linda Glendening
H. Vand
Christian Reformed Church of
Birthday dinner gatherings across Prairie City and surrounding towns
Sunday events feature Mr. and Mrs. Martin Torpatra hosting guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shaffer and Charles for Ella Vowell's birthday in Prairie City. Attendees span Knoxville Iowa Newton Pella Des Moines and Delavan plus family visitors. A baby boy born February 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Vernon De Bruyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Torpatra
Ray Shaffer
Charles
Ella Vowell
Prairie City
Carl Rinehart
Knoxville
Iowa
Grace Rinehart
Newton
Murray Rinehart
Pella
Francis Dunham
Des Moines
John de Greef
Clarence Laverman
Doyle Rinehart
Bell
Des Meines
Martin Terpstra
Otley News social events and church notices
Otley community reports a co op dinner for directors and employees hosted by the Dorcas Society at Otley Reformed Church. The Men’s Brotherhood met there with Francis Van Zante, Forrest Roorda, and Jake Rosendaal contributing to the program. A World Day of Prayer service is planned for Feb 29 at 2 00 PM with several local church groups invited. Also noted are visits of Sr Mrs Tunis Lamb to Reasnor, Maxwell Carnahan’s heart ailment, and multiple local family gatherings and farewells in the Otley area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otley School For
Dorcas Society
Otley Reformed Church
Men’s Brotherhood
Otley
Christian Reformed Charch Ladies Bible Hour
Tools Chapel Ladies Aid
Bethel Ladies Aid
Sunshine Bible Hour
Our Hope
Aternoon
Tunis Lamb
Oskaloosa
Reasnor
Vander Velden
Charles Vander Kolk
Maxwell Carnahan
Heul
Harry Vanden Berg
Leonard Verwers
Leonard
Willard Klien
Wm. Verwers
Marion Verwers
Blake Carnahan
Linda
Mary
Reasner
Carl Fraken
Des Moines
Winnie Breen
William Verwers
Bonnie
Darlene
Cordell
Rodney
Maxine Slykhuis
Norman Robus
Jake Uitermarket
Bill Uitermarkt
Gerrit Uitermarkt
Andrew Itermarket
Harry Uitermarkt
Iona
Henry Breuklander
Duane Robus
Jake Ustermarkt
Near Pella
Andrew Ustermarkt
Fifield School
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Cordova News
Roy Karr
John Neef
Ford
Monroe High School
Neal Willemsen
Monroe Baptist Church
Jake Neff
Mary Doris van Haaften
Fair Oaks
Hodges
Duane Sellers
Roy
Bill Karr
Delight Karr
Cordova
Sully Cooperative Exchange
Sully
Tenis Kamerick
Lanstraat
Gerrit Klyn
Lloyd
Shirley Karr
Mink Onstank
Maxine Alley
Mildred Meadow
Roy Coe
de Penning
Tona Buckman
Snook Inn
Bess Churchill
Dick de Jong
Gerrit
Bill Mikesell
Cooper
America
Joe
Myrtle Stevenson
Dean
France
Tarawa
Lawrence Dean Stevenson
A.P.O
New York
N. Y
Robert V. Donahue
A.U
San Francisco
Doris Wilbur
Tressa Wilbur
Japan
Helen Karr
John Thomas
India
Red Rock
Wheaton College
Wheaton
Ill
Polk
Albert Vander Peut
John Ball
Burt Karr
Roberta Hodgson
Marvin van Haaften
Earl May
Daisy Barr
Adventist Dorcas
Winpower
Novelty Factory
Novelty Co
John Hiemstra
Central College
Christian School
Farm Serum Co
Harold
Lloyd Karr
Karr
R.E.A
Fair Oake’ School
Marion Boat
Cecil Hodges
Vos
Roorda
Roy Vaughn
Harvey
Cora Karr
Emma Giles
Charles Hodgson
Merl Price
Maud Richerd
Sully News
Arietta M. Terlouw
E. C. van Ness
College Place
Washington
Dudley Drayson
Milo Kruseman
Mahaska Hospital
Lester Vander Wilt
Dale
John Meppelink
Harry Lanser
Vander Wilts
Marion Terlouw
Arletta
Louis Terlouw
Ft. Smith
Arkansas
Pvt
Lloyd Terlouw
Camp Chaffee
Howard van Ness
Lester Geurts
Vern van Ness
Bert Renaud
J. A. Elscott
Stanley
Pauline Nikkel
Silas Nikkel
Jake Laverman
Ward Versteegh
Vernon Vander Kamp
Christina Vanden Berg
A. P. Vander Beek
Chester Community Club
Marcille van Zee
John van Englehoven
Henry van Wyk
Andrew Huyser
Guy Vander Pol
A. P. Vander Beck
Vander Beek
Gore Vander Beek
Harry de Jong
Dick Rolffs
John van Genderen
Case Harthorn
Tinda
John H. Jansen
Garritt
Jansen
Herman Jansen
Coby Jansen
Henry Rolffs
Randell Dean
Guy Jansen
Karen Kay
Cornelia
John
Dorothy
Marvin Rolffs
Wilbur Vos
John Voa
Cleo Vander Kamp
Mercy Hospital
Paul Vander Kamp
Everett Lane
Sigourney
Monroe News
H. W. Vriezelaar
FFA
Boot
Pella Ffa
Peoria News
Cross
Lamb
Grace
God
Isaac Watts
Pfc
Jacob J. van Gorp
U. S
A. U
Fort Clayton
Canal Zone
Henry Nieuwsma
Gilbert L. Vander Hart
Co. S. E
APO
Gilbert
Korea
John A. de Jong
Junior Dear
Peoria
Don van Gorp
Jacob Vander Hart
Peter Rus Jr
Dye
Missouri
Herman Westerkamp
Anna Marlene Westercamp
Peter S. Rus
Geneva
Larry Rus
Fred de Nooy
Dave de Witt
John Goemaat
Peoria School
Christian Text Book Fund
Jacob Vander Molen
Still
Verna Faye de Jong
Ruth Ann Vander Linden
Arthur Hockman
Gerrit Roose
Estellene Visser
Baptist
Robert Hagen
Arvin Gene Ves
Wat
Ested Apie
Olen and
Donald
Gerrit A. de ‘Jong
Annette Rooda
Trenjonveld
Estelle Dahm
Geraldine Veldhuizen
Arlene
Carol de Jong
Summit News
He Ummit
Klein of
Oskaloosa News
Lizabeth Newenhouse
K. Carpenter
Leighton News
G. G. Versteegh
Otley News
Mra
Chas
Vander Kolk
Paltzer
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