News of Nearby Towns and Rural Communities
Social notes from Newton to Pella recount dinners and visits. Mr and Mrs Joe Taarda and son of Newton hosted dinner in John Nikkel home. Guests include Rufford Pothoven family and others. A Taintor elevator fire prompt reports and a birthday gathering for Mrs Norman Robus ends with a sewing basket gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Taarda
Newton
John Nikkel
Rufford Pothoven
Otto Pothoven
New Sharon
Lowell Gause
Grinnell
Lester Gause
Jami Bernard’ Nikkel
Henry
Nikkel
Jessie Hill
Walter
Brooklyn
Lewis Wanders
Harold Geurts
John Elscott
Taintor
Otley News Briefs: Births and Visitors
Frank Bakker and Mrs Le Van Ev and son of Pella attended Henry Ganss sale at Prairie Monday and visited Aviv Van Waardhuizen Sr. home on return. Gerrit Wittenburgs welcome a baby boy born Monday at eight. Mother and babe are well. Mike De Heer family also noted with Dorothy in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bakker
le van Ev
Pella
Henry Ganss
Prairie
Aviv van Waardhuizen
Gerrit Wittenburg
Babe
Mike de Heer
Dorothy
Centennial Circle News Ties Gather and Local Visits
Mr and Mrs J C De Bruin and Mr and Mrs Mars Van Hemert of Pella visited Tuesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs John De Prenger. Nearby residents attended Warner Van de Voort sale on the Pella and Peoria road last week. Elmer Uitermarkt family north of Oskaloosa gathered at Julius Uitermarkt home Wednesday. Julius Uitermarkt learned Albert underwent surgery at University Hospital Town City. condition fair. Charles Vander Beck and Patricia Rose east of Oskaloosa spent an evening with John Van Engelenhoven. Cornie De Bruin present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. de Bruin
Mars van Hemert
Pella
John de Prenger
Warner van de Voort
Peoria
Elmer Uitermarkt
Oskaloosa
Julius Uitermarkt
Tony de Jong
Richard van Rockel
Elmer
Hubbard
Albert
University Hospital
Town City
Charles Vander Beck
Patricia Rose
John van
Evening visit notes on cold to warm spell
Ronald and Orlo visited an evening with Mr and Mia, Abe Rempe and family. The weather swung from 20 to 24 degrees below zero in the morning last week to about 30 degrees above zero to start the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald
Orlo
Mr. and
Mia
Abe Rempe
Leighton News celebrates Vanuk anniversary with relatives
Mr and Mrs d A Vanuk marked a 26th wedding anniversary with a Tuesday gathering of relatives including S B De Kock Paul Roorda and heirs from Pella Oska loosa and Wright also Dorcas Society met with fifteen members and devotions led by Mrs d A Van Zonk. A skating event hosted by the C E Society drew many local youths and families. Con Ver Ploeg attended a Des Moines convention on Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Vanuk
S. 8. de Kock
Paul Roorda
James
Pella
J. E. Engelhoven
Virgil
Neva
Edna
Shirley
C. M. Vroom
Frank Hiemstra
John
Stephen
David
Albert de Kock
Oskaloosa
Mary van Zouk
Gary Vande Haar
S. G. de Kock
Gerald Versteegh
Dorcas Society of the Reformed Church
D.a. van Zonk
Iva J. Hesselink
Dick Hagen
Abe Rompe
Roy Else
Patsy
Wright
Roy van Heukelom
New Sharon
Robert Ver Ploeg
Norman
S . de Cook
C. E. Society Reformed Church
Central College
Rose Hill News Notes Local Movements and Events
Rose Hill notes resignations and replacements in teaching. Irene Hotgars from Baxter begins at the school. Several visits and family gatherings occur, among them the Ver Meer reception near Pella and names like Vander Werff Van Veen De Ronde Van Engelenberg Vanden Berg Vanden Beck. Frances Van Zante sick with flu. Additional social calls and dinners in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Wallace
Ruby Schrader
Irene Hotgars
Baxter
Arther Steeg
Don Oliver
Neal de Ronde
Jake de Ronde
Joe Vanden Berg
Oue
Harold Ver Meer
Paul Ver Meer
Roy Vander Beck
Pella
Arie Ver Steey
Frances van Zante
Jerry Vanden Berg
Judy Lavonne
Dewey Kaldenberg
Newton
John Vanden Berg
John van Veen
Will Jansen
Art VanderWerff
Local births marriages and town news items gathered
Cordova notes report Ralph Martin birth weight over eight pounds. Mrs. Hart cared for granddaughter Lou May. Cora De Jong wed Anne Dahm on Dec 30 1941 in Otley with a southward honeymoon. Harry Kuiper wed Van Zante New Year Day. Paul Dykstra wed last June in secrecy. Dean Stevenson visits from Peoria Illinois. Snow plows opened lanes Tuesday and Saturday. Philip Clarke began work at Monroe coal mine. Iowa Power and Light installed a transformer near the Wabash track January 14 for electric train needs. Two section men to care for track until April. Wwaardhuizen sold hogs. Wynsteker sold cattle. Mrs Lynn Perkey and daughter Charlotte Nell with John Perkey while Beany moves to a south Melcher farm. Roy Karr and Herman De Heer attended a sale near Pella. items sold above new cost. Clyde Williams drives to Red Rock, loses control, car left on headlights. Idle Class met Gertrude Hokabergen. Delos Vanden Berg and Hugh Templeton froze feet. Clyde Karr nose. Joe Vanden Berg home visits. Brush Creek school closed. Flower Club to meet Jan 19. Mr and Mrs Joe Templeton mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kuiper
van Zante
Paul Dykstra
Dean Stevenson
Peoria
Ilinois
Loren Stevenson
Philip Clarke
Monroe
Iowa Power and Light Co
Wabash
W. Waardhuizen
Otto Wynsteker
Lynn Perkey
Charlotte Nell
John Perkey
Beany
Melcher
Roy Karr
Herman de Heer
Pella
Clyde Williams
Red Rock
Gertrude Hokabergen
Delos Vanden Berg
Hugh Templeton
Clyde Karr
Neal de Ronde
Joe Vanden Berg
Brush Creek
Flower Club
Joe Templeton
Local visits and incidents noted in Kinney County area
Thursday evening visit at Roy Karr's and Sunday stay at Templeton home are recorded. Mrs. John McConnelley and Mrs. Roy Karr involved in minor incident as a dripolator spills hot coffee burning her foot. G J Jones returns to Knoxville hospital for checkup. Monroe High students to take semester tests Thursday and Friday. Clifford Balen and Mrs Otto associated with Friday and Thursday activities including a Bogard sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Roy Karr
John McConnelley
Burlington
Templeton
G. J. Jones
Knoxville
Monroe High School
Clifford Balen
Sunda
Otto
Local Visits and Surprises Highlight Pella Events
In Fifield and nearby towns residents visited relatives and neighbors Monday through Thursday. Mrs. G G Klyn and Mrs J Kuiken attended events in Pella. Arthur Van Zee celebrated a birthday with friends at Tone Van Zee’s home. a stork shower for Mrs Otto Vanm was noted amid travel to a sale and committee meetings. Several 4-H club members gathered despite bad roads, sharing goals and quick bread tips while touring the Vriezelaar home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit
G. G. Klyn
C. J. Kuiken
Joyce
J.ob Kuiken
Pella
BK. J. Meinders
John
Marion den Adel
John KE. Klein
Mr. Roush
Jacob Kuiken
Ed Bogaards
Thursd Counie
John Kool
Knoxville
G. G. Klyns
Arthur van Zee
Tone van Zee
Kathryn Menninga
Leona
Peternella van Ze
Margaret Vander Geest
Matilda Jabani
Alta Mari Beyer
Rose Kuiken
Lorena Menninga
Elizabeth Menninga
Arie
Gerrit Vander Geest
Andrew Menninga
Albert van Zee
Arthur de Rand
Strivera
Madeline
Velma Vriezelanr
Lubertha Klyn
Betty Kool
Bilie Heemstra
Velma
Madeline Vriezelaar
Henry Kool
Mary and
Coralee
Henry Vriezelaar
Vriezelanrs
C. Vanden Berg
Pleasant afternoon for honored guests and attendees
Those present enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with unpacked presents described as lovely and useful. A delicious lunch was served. Attendees included Tone Van Zee Leona and Peternelle Mrs C J Kuiken Rose Mrs Marion Ten Adel Mia Murray Van Hemert Twilla Mr and Mrs Martin Van Essen and the honoree his husband and son Nor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tone van Zee
Leona
Peternelle
C.J. Kuiken
Rose
Marion Ten Adel
Mia
Murray van Hemert
Twilla
Martin van Essen
Nor
Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travel
Summit News lists residents sent to Camp Pelk Des Moines while noting Vander Wiel family ties in Vandalia Otley and many holiday gatherings. It covers guests Arne Breed at H W Vriezelaar home, Monroe trips to Phoenix and family ties among McConghey Caldow Neff Hulleman and McConehey clans, and a large string of birthday and shower events plus weekend visits in Pella Washington DC area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Vander Wiel
Camp Pelk
Des Moines
Gerrit Vander Wiel
Vandalia
Otley
Arne Breed
H. W. Vriezelaar
Glenn McConeghey
Deloris
Donna
Viola McConghey
Monroe
Phoenix
Arizona
HM. M. Neff
William Caldow
Nef
Caldow
Viola, McConghey
Glenn McConghey
Henry Hulleman
Rick
Carrie
Kathryn Rice
Des Moine
Grace Heeemstra
Neal Heemstra
Heemstra
Kathryn
Karl Amble
Emily
Wil Dixon
Jng Tice
Ernest Johnson
Tra Mannold
Dewayne Honnold Tittle
Wilbur Honnold
Shirley
Rose Taylor
Eileen
Charlotte McConeshey
Helen
Jessie Fennema
Ada Vander Pol
Floy Nolin
Dorothy Ritter
Cecile
Tueille Marshall
Janet Speelman
Pel
Harold Vander Vol
Bert Vaughn
Doe’ Horman
Maurice Marshall
Clifton. Tool
Dale McConeghey
Gene Nolin
Forest Hedrick
Nick Heemstra
Pella
Marion Tulleman
Harold Wayne
Local News and Social Updates from Sully Iowa
Obituaries note infant Melvin Van Dyk funeral at Oskaloosa and Sully cemetery after birth January 3. Birth announcements include Keith Douglas Van Dyk December 26 and Rolland Wayne Vander Zyl January 2 at Mahaska Hospital. Induction news for Terpstra. Mission study and PTA meeting details with names of local families and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neral
Melvinne
Georl van Dyk
Macy
School Safeguard Talks Highlight Evening Program
An auditorium program featured Rev J Griffoen on Spiritual Safeguard Mrs C2 Welle on Home Safeguard and Superintendent McCulley on School Safeguard. A County Nurse talk was postponed. A trio performed by Gweneth Macy Verna Vander Beek and Mrs Bryce Macy and a movie entertained the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Griffoen
C2. Welle
McCulley
Gweneth Macy
Verna Vander Beek
Bryce Macy
Woyd de Renin
Burns
Wyoming
Tra de Bruin
Maimie Boat
Gilbert Stravers
Orville Vander Wilt
Velma Kooistra
Central Bible Institute
Springfield
Catherine Kooistra
Anne van Atkel
Messdames
Bert de Dong
B.C. Vannett
Ralph Evans
Leonard Coulter
Roy Stone
Harry de Dong
Albert Kling
George Kiene
V. V. Wortman
Gerrit Vindie Dicleman
Tmi
Christian Reformed Church
Silas Nikke
Silas Nikkel
Bernie
John
Juline
Marcella
Linda
John Vander
Henry Vande Marry
Louis Dicleman
Roy van Kooten
Tan van Wyk
Prairie City
Everett
Vander Voort
Galesburg
Pearl Vander Beek
Nelson ‘Terpstra
Doc Nikkel
Edith Dockumberg
Artie Blom
Kilie Jansen
Mary Jansen
Ernestine Harthorn
John Vander Woerdt
Beekeepers drive disease cleanup across 14 Iowa counties
F. 3. Paddock, former extension apiarist, says beekeepers in 14 Iowa counties are coordinating a disease cleanup campaign under the state foul broad law. Eight other counties are organizing similar programs to help control problems among apiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pig farrowing losses in Iowa blamed on exposure and care
Only 53 percent of pigs born in Iowa reach the market. Most losses stem from exposure, disease, and negligent care by producers, according to Dr. C. C. Pranks, chief of the Iowa Division of Animal Industry.
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Lowa
C. C. Pranks
Towa Division of
Animal Industry
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