Weekly Visits With Friends in Town and Country
In Leighton area notes on the Sedrel and Groenendyk families, detailing church rebuilding plans, farm histories, tax figures, and remarks from John Brower and relatives. Includes Holland origins, wartime memories, large families, and modern homes with daily life anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius de Jong
Sedrel
John Korver
Gerrit Korver
Des Moines
Anne Korver
Leighton
Ro Ver
Mex Gysher Vos
Peila
Bere
Fifield
Sam
Pella
Ane
Oskalbert Aalbers
Verian
Rolsereen
Dena
Andrew Steenhock
Groenendyk
Holland
Cornelius
Settlement of the Hollanders at Orange City and beyond
The letter describes post Civil War land speculation near Pella and the move to Sioux County. In 1869 Y Pelmulder with H J Vander Waa S Sipma and Hubert Muilenburg traveled by wagon to investigate. Their favorable report led to settlement starting in 1871.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Pella
Orange City
Y. Pelmulder
Sioux County
H. J. Vander Waa
S. Sipma
Hubert Muilenburg
Appreciation note from Rev. Connie De Bruin to the Chronicle
Rev Connie De Bruin of Hope Reformed Church Westfield North Dakota expresses gratitude for the Chronicle. She apologizes for a delayed subscription renewal and notes enjoyment of Sunday school expositions and Lord's Supper lesson divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie de Bruin
Hope Reformed Church
Westfield
N. D
Good
George H. Mennenga
Lies Two Days With Broken Hip Montezuma-Ed Young in Guernsey
Montezuma Ed Young, 73, of Guernsey, was found exhausted in bed Friday morning by a neighbor boy Lynn Burke after going after wood Wednesday morning when he slipped. He suffered a broken hip and was found two days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Ed Young
Guernsey
Lynn Burke
Mr. Young
The Settlement of Sioux County and Pioneer Leaders
The article notes a four-man lead group starting a new colony with Y. Pelmulder serving as Sioux County clerk for thirty years. It highlights his prior work as a schoolmaster and value in settling the area, and points readers to the book The Settlement of Sioux County for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Pelmulder
Sioux County
Old Country
New Country
M. J. Thomassen
Guernsey tiler found after ice fall near his home
A local tiler living near Guernsey was found after an accident when he fell on ice. He had returned home and was in bed awaiting a doctor, with authorities noting he lived alone in a small shack about two and a half miles southwest of Guernsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brower
Brower
Andrew Brower
Andrew Lubbers
Yellowstone Park
Andrew
Dick van Zee
R. van Heukelem
Young
Guernsey
Notice of Will Hearing in Marion County Iowa
Notice is given that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will of Jacob Wouda deceased is on file with the Clerk of the District Court of Marion County Iowa. A hearing before the Clerk is set for January 21 1935 at the Knoxville office to hear all interested parties. Don L Remy Clerk and J R Weddle Deputy Knoxville Iowa January 2 1985.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groenendyk
Ladies Aid
Groenendyidyk
Cornelius
Leighton
Elders
Pella
Will
Chicago
Leonard Fynhaart
Oskaloosa
William Vander Hock
Henry Veenstra
Groctiendyk
G. Stewie
Zeke de Jong
Leighton Bank
Andrew Steenhoek
Walter Newendorp
Pete Wos Wighton
Dick Tolama
Grand Rapids
Mich
Charles Maleviet
Edmundton
Canada
William de Jong
Grundy Center College
John Brower
van Zee
Lubbers
Mr. Brower
Netherlands
America
Oakwood
Brower
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Jacob Wouda
Knoxville
Don L. Remy
J. R. Weddle
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Marion County Iowa 1934 notice
The State of Iowa Marion County S S Stella Cherrie sues Audra F Stone Azle C Stone Lenna Stone Rolland L Stone and Belle Stone. A special execution orders levy on real estate Lot 1 Southwest Quarter Sec 15 74 20 West 5th P M containing 17.86 acres and Block 2 New Town Gosport 2.14 acres. Sale scheduled January 28 1935 at 2 pm at the south door of Marion County Court House Knoxville Iowa. If homestead included and not plat...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Marion County
S.S
Stella Cherrie
Audra F. Stone
Azle C. Stone
Lenna Stone
Rolland L. Stone
Belle Stone
District Court
Gosport
Knoxville
County of
Marion
Notice of Homestead Marking and Recording Provisions
The notice states that within ten days after service the homestead will be marked out platted and recorded as provided by law and the expense added to costs in the case. Dated December 13 1934 Grandman Sheriff of Marion County Ta A Lubberden Deputy.
Revolutionary High Speed Safety Car for America
A bold new safety car promises high speed with improved efficiency a 12 to 20 percent reduction in fuel use and oil consumption. It features the torpedo type safety steel body a wider 3 inch seat space a lower floor design enhanced hydraulic brakes centrifuse drums and a syncro silent transmission with new clutch and molA steel springs. The system claims 30 percent less pedal pressure and a floating ride aided by weight distribution and a sidesway eliminator for safer cornering.
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. Groenendyk
C. Sedrel
Brower Blames Tractor
Serel
Sedre
Mr. Sedrel
John
Harmon
Bussey
Dakotas
Mr. Groenendyk
Paul Synhorst
Synhorst
Mrs. Groenendyk
Leighsea Fan
Thin 2 Fave
Wabash
Howell
A le Cocq
Frank le Cocq
This City
Chris le Cocq
New Sharon
Isaac le Cocq
James le Cocq
Minnesota
Galesburg Road
Bell School
John Deere
McCormick
Osborne
Great Western
Emerson
Janesville
Wm. Vos
Westfield, N. D
Sheriff's Sale
Grandman
A. Lubberden
Rock Island
Walter P. Chrysler
Plymouth
New Plymouth
New
Dodge
de Soto
Chrysler
LOS
F. D. B. Factory
Detroit
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