Family notices and local gatherings span Fourth of July events
Cristy Buls a 5 year old from Rockville was injured at a rodeo clown act. Multiple families in Rockville Ottumwa Des Moines Des Moines Fort Dodge Nashua Nashua Rolfe roll through wedding and reunion mentions. Old Settlers elect Melvin Geurts president and Russell Gosselink vice president as local social life fills the page with hospitality and travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold F. Méacy
Wee
Fard Buls
Kimberly
Chist
Dickie
Rockville
Old Settlers Association
Melvin Geurts
Russell Gosselink
Lavern Jones
Leighton Hosts Visitors and Vacation Greetings
Local Leighton residents hosted relatives and friends during summer breaks. Chicago visits included Memelaars Bronger Van Zee and Brummel families, with several Van Zee and Brouwer households hosting. Other gatherings featured Covey children visiting relatives, Zylstra family en route to Grace Reformed church, and a Pioneer Bible Camp counselor group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton
Barney Memelaar
Chicago
Willard Bronger
Clarence van Zee
Don
David
Minneapolis
Dick van Zee
Otto Brummel
Wm. de Prenger
Herbert de Prenger
Cynthia
Kimberly Covey
Wm. Covey
Oskaloosa
Andrew Brouwer
Henry Zylstra
Lafayette
Ind
FE. C. Kruseman
Zylstras
Holland
Mich
Gerrit van Zomeren
National Laboratory
Michigan
George Marston
Christian Reformed Church
Gary Vande Haar
Richard
Gordon Dressman
Kimberly
Lawrence, Kans
H. G. Kempe
Patty
Warren Vander Linden
Jane
Susan
Pella Chronicle Marks July 11 1963 One Page A
The Pella Chronicle reports a fully loaded paper dated July 11 1963 with news, community notices, and local items of interest. Readers find briefs on events, schedules, and happenings across town, reflecting a typical mid century local newspaper page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Pella
Outdoor Tips for Keeps: Balloon Cushions in Fridge
Read tips warn campers and boaters about keeping perishables intact on the road or waterway. Inflate balloons to fill empty spaces, sealing doors for cushion effect, then discard. Also notes panfish rig and a method to burn old paint with kerosene for heat.
Local Board Elects Trustees and Sets Old Settlers Dates
The board for a three year term includes Dr R E Sparks Edward Renaud Arnold Terpstra and Charles Bryan elected for three years Other trustees are Andrew Verners and Art Crews Old Settlers reunion is planned for August 15 16 A beef barbecue with NFO assistance is in planning with other programs to be announced Mr and Mrs Lehrl Fritz and Steven Miss Lessie Fritz and Mrs Margaret Fritz attended a 4th of July cookout at Roscoe Sparks home. Guests for July 4 dinner included Mr and Mrs Howard Macy and family plus Mr and Mrs Henry Van Roekel Timmy of Knoxville Mr and Mrs John Van Roekel Mr and Mrs Harold Terpstra Mr and Mrs Harold North Mr and Mrs Merritt Van Roekel Brian and Bradley of Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Sparks
Edward Renaud
Arnold Terpstra
Charles Bryan
Andrew Verners
Art Crews
Old Settlers
NFO
Lehrl Fritz
Steven
Lessie Fritz
Margaret Fritz
Roscoe Sparks
Howard Macy
Henry van Roekel
Timmy
Knoxville
John van Roekel
Harold Terpstra
Harold North
Merritt van Roekel
Brian and
Bradley
Monroe
Colfax Market Lambs and Cattle Sale Preview
Market lambs topped 20.30 with most sales 18.00 and up. Feeder lambs 14.00 to 17.00. Bucks to 18.50, ewes and bucks 4.00 to 6.30 cwt. Extra-good market anticipated Saturday with cattle and hogs advancing. Attend Colfax consignments and Newton Night Sale Tuesday at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Newton
Tesday
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lily
Misha
Ft. Dodge
Earl Macy
Harry Augustine
Des Moines
Augustine
Rolfe
T. E. Fitzpatrick
Barbara
Beverly
Darrell
Mississippi River
Dubuque
Shawn
Brian Fitzpatrick
Millard Sparks
Harry Savage
Benny Winner
Kurt
Kevin
Karen
Kent
Cedar Rapids
Jim Bailey
Denver
Janice Savage
Waverly
Max Kellogg
Gilman
Reno Scull
Marcia
Joyce
Adrian Versendall
Arie Jo
Dexter
Andre
Leroy
Mitzi
Judason
Rickey
Scarsboro
Rural
Nellie Davis
Teresa Terpstra
Lory Gause
W. R. Barnhouse
Rebecca
Only
Texas
Richard Bull
Cristy
Dickey
Les Gause
Curtis
Connie
Cindy
Ottumwa
Bryce Gause
Grinnell
Joan
Russell Gause
Rainhorse
Lewis Savage
Fairfield
Bertha Stanley
Stanley
Mary Burton
Charles Burton
Roy van Essen
Otley
Ladie
Robbie Brooks
Bermudas
Jamaicas
Bestform
Uae
Leighton Folks
Mrs
Gary Vandehaar
Wayne
Ostalonsa
Dressman
California
San Francisco
Honolulu
Oahu
Gordon
National Institute of Health
Delores Rempe
Jack Wing
Mike
Mark
Winter Park
Flo
Ed van Zee
Herbert Vander Waal
Carol
Greta
Donna
van Zee
Bertha de Reus
Howard Rowland
Colfax Sale
Colfax Sale Company
Flinger, Shields & Briles
MGRS
Earl & Bill Shields
AUCTS
Alcoa
Ajax
Richardson
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