Nearby Towns News Recap From Rural Community Notices
Ethelyn and Alberta care at tended Ion County Sunday School Convention in Antville. Red Rock School pupils report health tests in Knoxville for tuberculosis with follow up on bones and incisions. Velia Roush had teeth extracted and illness. Farm Bureau elected officers at Otley. Multiple visits, social gatherings, and car mishaps described across Cordova Hill, Pella, Knoxville, and Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethelyn
Alberta
Ion County
Pleaseantville
Red Rock
Rth
Knoxville
Tee
Charley
Betty
Madge
Velia Roush
Farm Bureau
Otley School House
Dykstra
Henry Kool
Billy Gene
Madge Hart
Herman de Heer
Pete van Hemert
My . Hemert
George Dailey
Murr Hemert
Rene Vanen
Ben Hoeksema
Pella
Corda Karr
W. R. Karr
Cordova
Gerrit Hoksberson
First Entry in Tulip Time Theme Song Contest
The Chronicle publishes the first entry for Tulip Time Theme Song with no composer named until voting ends. The song titled When It's Tulip Time in May invites entries and voting coupons to be sent to the Chronicle within six days after the last song appears. The winner's song will be published in the Souvenir Program and West Market programs with a medal awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chronicle
Tu Time
Don
Tim
H. B. Sixsmith
Pella
West Market
Tulip Time Farewells and Local Social News
A lengthy community chronicle describes farewells as Tulip Time memories drift to Prairie City. The piece lists visitors, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Van Hemert and many families, along with gatherings, music, and meals. It notes high school events, visits, coal trips, and health updates, including Mrs. Aalbers’ hospital stay and pneumonia cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora van Weelden
Arie Beyer
Pella High School
Sophia Heeren
Satuday
Miss Hartmay
Velma de Prenger
Miss Hartman
Florence den Adel
Anna Keuning
Florence Hackert
Elizabeth Huyser
Dorothy Vander Waal
Kathryn Henry
Leota van Etten
Darlene Robertus
Anna Mae Hocksema
Mattie Belle Clark
Cora Heeren
Louis Schuring
Centerville
Wm. Aalbers and Sons
Near Pella
Dow Poortinga
Tunis Vonk
Near Reasner
Charles Vander Kolk
Barbara Horton
Rolz
Newton
Vander Kolk
Henry Aalbers
John Vink
Wanda Kaldenberg
Monroe
J. B. Vriezelaar
Killduff Community News Highlights School Honors and Socials
A Sunday dinner hosted by the Barney Dunsbergen family traces local social visits and illness notes. Killduff school lists top pupils by grade with no honors awarded this term while Andreas school honors include Lenora Van Rees Harriet Lee and Carol Pahre. Carol Pahre posted the highest grade at 92 and students with perfect attendance include Gordon Harriet Lee and Carol Pahre. Social events cover bridal shower for Nellie Dunsbergen hosted by multiple families including Dunsbergen and Jensen households. Illnesses mentioned include flu affecting Lola Mae Jensen Arne Lunser and others. icy roads hinder attendance. Numerous visitors and condolences surface among families in Killduff Lynnville and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Kiyn
Raymond
Wilma
Lois Jean
Barney Dunsbergen
Lola Mae Jensen
Lewis Jensen
Arne Lunser
Killduff School
Cornelia Rouffs
Joanne Parsons
Lester van Kalkern
Warner Wagaman
Crystal Parsons
Freda Adams
Doris Smith
Peter van Soelen
Dwight Rohrdanz
Selma Smith
Cornelia van Soolen
Lola Mae Lanphier
Wanda Vander Kamp
Darrene Parsons
Andreas School
Lenora van Rees
Harriet Lee
Carol Pahre
Gordon
Lyle Brand
Charles
Jake Brand
Conrad
Earl Graham
Lynnville
Avery Woody
Gusta Terpstra
Arthur Jackson
Will McKinney
Newton
C. B. Dick
Nellie
Bennie
Everett Jensen
Des Moines
Ira van Arkel
Gertrude
Dorothy
Sully
Marvin Mintle
Colorado
Jetson Adams
Case Dunsbergen
Will Dunsbergen
Kellogg
Merle Montgomery
Jotson
Adams
Wilma Klyn
Killduff
Veering Farewell A Described Sendoff For Beyer Couple
A fragmented notice describes Otley residents including Mr and Mrs Arie Beyer and family departing for rest with relatives from Prairie City and Pella in attendance. The scene centers at Mrs W H Ver Meer’s home with family and friends, including Leonados of Pella, the Masters and young Beyer relatives, gathering for the farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie Beyer
Gerrit and
Arthur Jr
Kuiken
Ughter Algavittot
W. H. Ver
Ters
Ver Meer
Prairie City
Pella
Farees
Mies Leonados
Wreele
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Avie Waardhuizen
Kime
Rey Karr
Roy Kare
Vernon Riekabauh
Guivit Kiyn
Pell
Murray van Hemert
Dinne Arnold Dek
Lloyd Reimers
Fifield
Charley Ford
Chirenee Bricker
Dan
Rachel Ford
Howard
Rene van Enggelhoven
Rene
Clarence Brigher
Dewey Ford
Allen de Heer
Rosa Daile
Carl
da Studios
Mabel Pord
Friave
Notion
Dorothy Teter
Mrs. Wa
Streetor
Gerty Core
Sloan
P. van Hemert
First Citizen
Ute Fae Sale
Benteco
Sugar Cascade Inn
Wien
Las
Cascade Inn
van Camp
Goochs Luo
Bina
von BeBe Sor
von BD
Prunes
Calif
Chase & 5A Coffee
Monn
Oan
Pee Hees Bal
Bach
Benteco Food Stores
Murray
Leena van Hemert
M. P. van Hemert
Jim
Mary Jane
Calvin Bricker
Joe Vanden Berg
Junella
Delos
Johanna Josephine
Marjorie
Alvaretta
John
Gerrit
Hoksbergen
Pete van Ghent
Esther
Edgar
Kenneth
Ralph Poortinga
Ralph
Gerrit Waardhuizen
Harris
Roy Karr
Ralph Hart
Lynn Perky
John Kamerick
Streeter’s
Gerrit Wielaard
Tre
Lewia
Ella
Paul de Koekkoek
der Wiel
Oskaloosa
Gus Aalbers
Henry Menninga Tok
Holland
Wander Travers
Eanes
Foorsraes
Roam
Reme
Nellie Dunsbergen
Theo
Emmett
Byv Holdsworth
Garrett Jensen
Jim Vos
Lois
Cecil Rees
Oscar Poorker
Raymond Fleck
Clance Wheatcraft
Tim Zegers
Delores
Will Castorf
Henry de Bondt
Bennie Exmeyer
Louis Schnell
Henry Sharp
Roy Sharp
Tommy and
Wayne
Clair Schnell
Gertrude Jensen
Adrianna Vos
Marie
Firence van Zante
Anna
Otley
Cstahaee Own
Oxfords
Rivola
Eara Stanwyck
Wadea Carcaty
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