Cordova area notices and community happenings update
Local notes report bird house sale at Red Rock school children project, multiple anniversaries and birthdays including Clarence and Hazel Bricker, Claud Davis, Leo Etherington, and Freda Clark. Farm moves, new station wagon, baptisms, church events, school activities, and family visits fill the page with names, dates, and small town details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Henry van Wonenechts
Henny van Wyngarden
Mary Ave
Sunny Vale
Calif
Red Rock
Berlin Ballard
Clarence
Hazel Bricker
Claud Davisee Price
Leo Taylor Etherington
Freda Clark
Elaine
Darlene
Bill Karr
Merl ‘Ie
Cecil
Tony Langstraat
Vermeer Mfg. Co
Pella
Bob Kaldenberg
Cordova
Marion de Penning
Jack Nichols
Chariton
Marie Langstraat
Harry Ustermarkts
Herman and
Heer
Richard Lee
Ernie Blom
Otley
Ong Igstraat
Pacific
Mary
Wnii
Iki
Steves
Ramoyamtie
Atzandet
Pela al Cay
American Legion Auxiliary
Burt Stevenson
Gary
Hugh Templeton
Jane
Martha
Des Moines
Conn
Pleasantville
de Joode
Adventists Church
Knoxville Christian Church
Otley Notices Mark 60th Wedding Anniversary
Otley residents report a double family weekend visit as Mr and Mrs Tice Kaldenberg celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with relatives from Albia Peoria and nearby areas. A meeting of the Otley Amverary Auxiliary occurred and plans were set for February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Steegh
Beverly
Carolyn
Coeneckle
Seed
Hattie
Oskaloces Syeny
Tice Kaldenberg
Joznberg
Hessel Kaldenberg
Albia
Henry Kaldenberg
Chester
Ismeh
Otley Amverary
Ann Elein
Jennie Vander
Harold Pothoven
Peoria
Brea
Sander
Eeme
Actinen
Weekend visitors at Van Vliet home include Iowa trio
Jet of Tewnity, Mrs. Frank Redding and Miss Karen Miller of Iowa City were weekend visitors in the J. M. Van Vliet home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jet
Tewnity
Frank Redding
Karen Miller
Iowa City
J. M. van Vliet
Is Bus School and church service news in Coal Ridge
Mrs W A Anderson hosts Sunday events and attends family gatherings. Visitors include Mr Harold Bailey Pracilla and Donnie of Knoxville with Chas Bailey's family. Alma Avery visits Robert Avery's home for Linda's birthday supper with ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Anderson
Harold Bailey
Pracilla
Donnie
Knoxville
Chas. Bailey
Alma Avery
Robert Avery
Linda
A. J. Blackman
C. F. Blackman
Milt Davis
Jesse Adams
C. Coster
W. A Anderson
van Lint
Clarence Mactes
J. A. Blackman
Local families host Sunday gatherings in Otley area
In the late afternoon the Thomas Anderson family and Mr Jol Bidaree Robin and Mrs W A And and daughters visited the parental G I Frank home. Mr and Mrs Raymond Karr and Linda were Sunday dinner guests at the Dan Rietseis home in Otley. Mr and Mrs W A Franklin and daughters enjoyed Sunday evening supper at the G H Franklin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Anderson
Jol Bidaree
Robin
W. A
G. I. Frank
Jin
Raymond Karr
Linda
Frank Karr
Dan Rietseis
Otley
W. A. Franklin
G. H. Franklin
Prairie City Notes Stirring Local Moves and Illnesses
Prairie City News reports neighbors and families making moves and hosting visits in Newton and surrounding areas. Mr. and Mrs Ray Keuning shop in Newton. Mr. and Mrs C Dickenberg visit Walter Schutt. the Nieuwenhuises move to a new farm from Mrs Henry Aalbers who relocates to Pella. Alvin Keuning suffers chicken pox. several children ill with colds and sore throats. Rev C Stoppels conducts services at First Reformed Church and congregation extends a call to new pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Keuning
Newton
C. Dickenberg
Walter Schutt
Willie Nearmyer
Henry Aalbers
Pella
Keithe Nearmyer
Martin van Essen
Nettie Gooyer
John Boot
Timothy van Essen
Doile van Essen
Brian Vande Lane
Wilbur Vande Lune
C. Stoppels
The
Reformed Church
Sully
First Reformed Church
Western Theological Seminary student to become minister in June
Levi Akker, a student at Western Theological Seminary, will assume a ministerial role upon graduation in June. Reports note several local visits including Mr. and Mrs. Martin Van Eon at the Den Adel home in Oskaloosa and a family insurance office opening, with multiple locals attending services and functions. The Christian school of Prairie City held an open house to mothers, showcasing classes, while area families, including Margie Van Dyke and the Byers and Schets households, were seen in social visits and shopping events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Akker
Western Theological Semi
Martin van Eon
Marion den Adel
Emi
Oskaloosa
Mattie Hoksbereess
Donald Nearer
Carrol
Dricks
Klienenhorst
Nettie de Gooyer
Marie Jabaai
Martin van Essen
Douwstra Chapel
Christian School of
Prairie Cy
Ity
Margie van Dyke
Somes
God
Nick Vaan Dyke
Ted Gableman
C. di
Pellage
John Byers
Waltes
De Hasi Family Visits Florida and Local Relatives
Mr and Mrs Edd De Haas spent Friday afternoon to Sunday at the home of Mrs De Haai s two brothers. News notes Cornelius De Hasi of Knoxville, Edds brother, is spending February in Florida. Gerrit Dykstra went to Pella for Gertie Dykstra s birthday. Arthur De Cook delivered cattle to Chicago this past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edd de Hasi
Moravis
Pella
Gertie Dykstra
Gerrit
Arthur de Cook
Chicago
Denison Mustard Mill Heritage Kept Alives Garth Fuller
At Denison, Garth Fuller preserves the Spenkenes au tard mustard mill begun by Nickolas Moeller. A mustard grinding machine from 1884 has been modernized with an electric motor and the old formula remains in use as one of Denison’s pioneer businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Garth Fuller
Nickolas Moeller
Frank of Chastion Aids Soil Bank Planting Plan
W L Frank of Chastion joins the Conservation Commission staff to assist soil bank tree planting. He will work with district foresters, ASC committees, soil districts, and extension directors to promote tree planting on eligible lands across Madison Warren Marion Keokuk Mahaska and Washington counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Frank
Chastion
Bolt ‘Bank & Six
Knoxville Journal
Iowa
Frank
Comeae
Noxesibar Ae
Conservation Sommnion
ASC
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Monroe
Clyde Fouch
Senitr
Tewer
Henderson Beese
Henderson
Bethel Community Center
Whenson
TPMT
Merritt Kerr
Debbie Karr
Dan Weeks
Lang Ixfer Carol
Shiller
Dias Karr
Knorride Christian Church
Lloyd
Florida
Dwight Barrer
Hugh Tempievor
Daughte
SerEnge
Secorday
Celia Im Fairfeld Goite
Buringson
Ethel Donneltr
Mand Biberd
Grace Matis
Wikemshre
Sarah Harver
Bieuche Terpleton
Irs Kurr
Beier Karz
Csi
Mm Tiana
Tafternoc
Roberta Barst
Sora
Tomer
Mrs
Roy Karr
Otley News
Charles Vander Kolk
Wey
Een
Gosseline Mobilgas
Northwestern Mutual
Pew Development
Mu' Life Insurance
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Ernest de Cook
Pella, Iowa
Coal Ridge News
Prairie City News
Colfax Sale
Colfax Sale Company
Clippinger
Shields
Brites
National Back
Colfax
Boonton
COSCO
Vogelaar
Men’s Work
Oxfords
Cork
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