Christmas Gift Exchanges Highlight Lower Grove Social
In Lower Grove, families such as Van Zee, Postma, Boyd, Wichhart, Carter, and Van Reekel shared Christmas gatherings and gift exchanges at multiple homes including Allan Lee Van Zee and Elmer Van Zee, with pot luck meals and a belated Christus program at the church. Notable visits included Oska- Joosa, Marshalltown, and Tama area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Lee van Zee
Eliher G. van Zee
John
Jeannie
Cyrus Louwsma
Ernest Louwsma
Eldon
Leon
Kenneth Sneller
Kathy
Allan Lee
Paul Hanna
Homer Boyd
Homers
Carter
Goldie Carter
Oska- Joosa
Earl Boyd
Sam Schmidt
Robert Wickhart
Farl Rord
Glen Dunwoody
Far Boyd
Sully
Robert Wichhart
Ray Farrow
Marshalltown
Wichhart
Chris Wichhart
Farty George Jackson
Goldie
George
Robert Carter
Richmond
Gten Danwoody
Allan Varn
Elwer von Zea
Jeanie
Jerald Vegelens
Ga- Liege
Bui
Sont
Seatine
Robertee
Richi
Leroy Boyd
Virgil Boyd
Virgil Schakel
Harold 3
Carty
Tama
Lloyd Pain
Mugentine
Chicago
Marion Verros
Vogelaar
Peoria News Shows Local Family Health and Birth Notices
John Vos is bedbound with heart issues while Rev Clarence Vos leads services. Betty Jean Vander Linden born Jan 6 at Mahaska Hospital weighs 6 lbs 2 oz. Steven Otto Negen born Jan 12, mother Bonnie Nibbelink. Dick Bandstra had gall bladder surgery. Various community events include a surprise shower for Howard Westerkamp and a wedding planned Jan 19 at First Reformed Church in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vos
Clarence Vos
Grand Rapids
Mich
Helen Vos
St. Louis
D. Vander Wall
Betty Jean
Gladden
Connie Vander Linden
Mahaska Hospital
Matthew Huyser
Chicago
Lois
Kenneth
Nancy Vander Linden
Gordon Negen
Harlem
N. Y
Steven Otto
Negen
Bonnie Nibbelink
S. E. Nibbelink
Dick Bandstra
Howard P. Westerkamp
Fetzer Enlists in the Marine Corps
Howard David Fetzer, 21, former Central College student in Pella, joined the United States Marine Corps for four years on January 4. He goes to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego for 80 days of training, then transfers to Camp Pendleton for four weeks of combat instruction. His first leave follows course completion. Fetzer is the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Fetzer of Williamsburg Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard David Fetzer
Central College
Pella
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
California
Camp Pendleton
Fetzer
Walter Fetzer
Williamsburg
Iowa
Forest Life vs City Dwellers Provokes Debate
A brief opining note argues that increasing wildlife in forests would improve the world, while reducing wildlife in large cities would benefit urban life and harmony. The writer highlights ecological balance and human–nature coexistence as central themes.
County Extension Fund Receipts and Disbursements Ledger 1961
Balance January 1 1961 was 6 284 217 544.47. Total receipts and disbursements include county extension director home economist assistant and office help. Employer social security and retirement charges listed. Marion County Iowa notary Nell R. Welch verifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Agricultural Extension Education Fund
County Extension
Iown_ Public Employees’ Retirement System
Obituary notices for Vander Beek and Swank families
Obituary records note Cornelia Kate Van Reulder Vander Beek born 1886 near Leighton Iowa, married 1914 to Gert Vander Beek with three children, died January 19 1962 in Pella aged 75. Funeral January 22 at Van Dyk Duven Home Pella, Oakwood cemetery. Rev John A De Kruyter officiated. casket bearers listed. Also Nick Brit born 1890 Pella. farm work. married Dora Swank 1968 Columbus MT. died at 71. survived by wife one sister and several step relatives. funeral January 19 at Van Dyk Daven Chapel. burial Sully Cemetery. Rev Richard A De Jong officiated. casket bearers named.
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Govert ‘Vander Beek
Cornelia
Kate) van Reulder
Henry van Reulder
Jane den Adel
Leighton
Iowa
Govert John Vander Beek
Anthony
Walterena
Roy
Himer
Pélla
Town
John
Eva
Rempe
Relati
Kenneth John ‘Ver Meer
First ‘Christian
Pella
Pella Community Hospital
van Dyk-Duven
Oakwood Cemetery
John’ A. de Kruyter
First Christian Reformed Church
Herman Bogaard
Abe Vander Beek
Robert Heerema
Len J. Gosselink
Tunis Aalsburg
Nick
Peter
Annn” (Mosdélman
Brit
Mary Veenstra
Coalport
Knoxville
Dora Mol Swank
Columbus
Montana
Lynnville
de Jong
John -Brat
Gertit
Margaret
Miedema
Sarah Brat
van. Dyk
Daven
Richard A. de Jong
Paul and
Keith Langstraat
Nicholas Geurts
Clifford Line
Horace Smith
Martin
Slykhuis
Sully
Nick Brat Dies on Tuesday After Heart Attack
Nick Brat 1890 1962 died Tuesday afternoon as he and his wife were leaving their home in Lynnville. He was the victim of a fatal heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death
Nick Brat
Lynnville
Large Vocal Groups Gain New Members at PHS
The mixed chorus gains sopranos Joan Van Ekeren and Pam Wilson and baritone Don Hoekstr under Miss Tygseling. Daryl Van Steenis joins the Boy's Glee Club, his first musical group at PHS. The article notes the average adult skin area as 215 square feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PHS
Miss. Tygseling
Joan van Ekeren
Pam Wilson
Don Hoekstr
Daryl van Steenis
Boy’s Glee Club
Daryl
Glee Clubs
National survey on education programs and funding attitudes
A government questionnaire surveys attitudes toward vocational education the school lunch program the National Defense Education Act and aid to federally impacted areas. It asks districts to assess their ability to meet future educational needs and to outline alternatives if local funds alone fall short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Béredth
Partial change of ownership in Prairie City News
The Prairie City News reports a partial ownership change involving co editor Jennings and the paper’s intersty imprint. Details remain incomplete as the notice provides limited readable facts about the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Prairie
City News
Garet ‘Jennings
Intersty
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Lower Grove News
Mrs. Earl Boyd
John Bogaards
Filmer G. van Zee
Richard’ Postma
Ing
Franklin ST
Hoover Sales and Service
Peoria News
First Reformed Church
Tunis Goemaat
Jake Vas
Miriam Vos
John Wester
Paul Ps Bandstra
Velma
Marvin Struik
Newton
Gen Ene
Rodney
Phoenix
Aziz
Rus
Cook & Son Insurance Agency
Stoffel Vander Hart
Gerald Rozenboongern
Dennis
Debbig
Andrew Bandstra
Connie Dahm
Janice Hoekman
R.N
New York City
Dale de Young
Pele la
John Monsma
Calvary Chr
Ben Vander Molen
Fred de Nooy
Vander Molen
Calvin College
Henry Roose
Roose
Bokhoven
John Westercamp
Arizona
Marine Corps
Eget
Araver
State OF
Marion County
Earl E. Hodgson
Ernest Simpson
Marion County Agricultural Extension Council
Nell R. Welch
Notary Public
Sobituary
Govert Vander Beek
Sly Natural Gas
Tovar Education
Ithe Boards
Asm
Vander Beek
Marion County Asses
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