Local society notes and engagements from January meeting
The Janu meeting of the American lon Au held at 8:00 pm Tuesday at Legion Hall. The president Gladys Hira led opening service, minutes read, treasurer’s report given, and committee reports discussed. Donations approved for Des Moines supply shop, March of Dimes, and Salvation Army. Hattie Van Wyke led program on Legislation and National Defense. Door prize won by Millie Schakel. Lunch served by Bernice Vanden Berg, Lily Meulpolder, Minnie Koopmans, Mabel Shaw. Rev Raymond J. Lubbers and Ruth Lubbers announce engagement to Pvt Arvin De Cook. Amvet Auxiliary meets Jan 18 at Don Van Gorp’s home. A A U W meeting Jan 14 at 8:00 pm at via Baker’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Schakel
Bernice Vanden Berg
Lily Meulpolder
Minnie Koopmans
Mabel Shaw
Community honors 25th wedding anniversaries at Pella
A large group of relatives and friends gathered in Pella Iowa to celebrate the twenty fifth wedding anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. Kuiper and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kuiper. Guests shared a program, gifts, prayers, and a luncheon, with many attending both afternoon and evening events. The couple also welcomed congratulations from relatives visiting from Seattle Des Moines Marshalltown and Oskaloosa. The Ver Ploeg family planned a farewell party as they move to Pella in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph G. Kut
Violet
Pvt
Arvin Boot
Fort Bliss
Texas
C. Vanden Bei
Don Douwstra
R. J. Redeker
Vanden Berg
Nellie Kuiper
Andrew Kuiper
Dick Kuiper
Gradus Kuiper
Donna Douwstra
Gerald
Norma Kuiper
C. Vanden Berg
Harry Boot
Gradus Ver Ploeg
Ver Ploegs
Pella
Lawrence Blom
Flint Ridge Community Club Holds Yearend Meeting
The Flint Ridge Community Club held its last meeting of March 2 at the Flint Ridge door, with opening remarks by president Josselink. Minutes were read by Worp Borgman in secretary’s absence, followed by entertainment by Herman Nollen and Les Vander entertainment, a game of Consequences, guesses, films by Gerrit Kuiper, and refreshments served by Mrs. Wilbur Van Ee and Mrs. Peter Pippel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint’ Ridge
Flint Ridge
Onder
Brea
Gerrit Kuiper
Wilbur van Ee
Peter Pippel
South Central Iowa Conference Standings Tighten
The South Central Iowa Conference narrows to a three team race as only three title contenders remain. Indianola, in second, travels to Knoxville Thursday night amid ten scheduled games this week with multiple city matchups and notable results from the prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rewls Valley
Pella
Chariton
Centerville
Bloomfield
Lincoln
Knoxville
Valley
Tech
Winterset
Poe
Interset
Greenfield
Ale
Fella
Fndlands
Percy Seymour
Conterulle
Indianiola
Albia Treks to Center Valley Conference Defeat
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Albia pursued a Center-Valley contest while discussing a pending sale or drive for tuberculosis funds. The text references Knoxville and an Andrew committee, with a last call for remittance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Ienie
Vater Haa
Knoxville Vna
Alba
Federated Women Seek End to Christmas Seals Campaign
The Federated women aim to close the Christmas Seals campaign. Details are sparse but indicate a final appeal to conclude fundraising efforts and wrap up the drive.
Obituary: Mrs Clara Horton Remembered in England
Obituary notes Mrs Clara Horton, longtime California resident, died after a long illness. She was a devoted mother and wife with ties to England. Funeral arrangements not yet announced as details remain incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Brenier
Calif
Culling of Production Herds Reported in Local Farm Column
A farm column notes efforts to purge underperforming livestock from the herd to improve efficiency. Growers discuss selective removal, breeding choices, and impact on meat supply, with emphasis on practical herd management and productivity gains.
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Legion Auxiliary
Raymond J. Lubbers
Sheboygan Falls
Wisconsin
Ruth
Arvin de Cook
John de Cook
Miss Lubbers
Central College
Waverly
Town
de Cook
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Amvet
Don van Gorp
A.A U.W
John Hunt
Des Moines
AAUW
Carl
Iowa
Chronicle
Arvin
Bost Nties
L. M. ‘van Zante
Arthur de Raad
William Vanden Dever
Tonie van Ryswyk
William Stravers
Ed Vander Hart
Walt Vande Kraat
Bill Blom
Jess de Rand
Ed Vos
Gertrude Klein
Nellie Vos
Henry van Essen
Connie Vanden Berg
Kuiper
Walt Vande Krants
Harry Kuiper
Kuipers
J. J. Vanderwerff
Abe Nunnikhoven
Hi Lee
Lloyd Vai
Billy
G. A. de Cook
Stanley
Gradus van Zante
Helen
Abe Vanden Berg
Ronald
Delores
Gen Ver Ploeg
Duane
Karen
John Ver Ploeg
Marion Monster
Betty
John van Scheinkhoven
John Kamerick
Murry Kamerick
Connie
Will Monster
Gen
Ploeg
D. M. Allison
Will Jansen
Gladus
Arlene
Corine
Gladys
Lorna
Henry
Janice
Ploegs
Flint Ridge Community Club
South Central
Winterest
Ottumwa
Corydon
Altoona
Valle
Indianola
Knoxvill
Pe Winterset
Osceola
Farmers Union Grocery
Gulf Kist Cove
Campbell
Robin Hood
Perfex
Rae
Swift
Taille
Pillsbury
Am Briardale
Dale
Oleo
Meadow
Pet
Atbin Vo
West Des Moines
Ella
Helevé
Baia
Andrew Ittee
Rem
Clara’ Horton
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