Community Notes of Julys Travel And Visits
Miss Catherine Tukker travels to her sister in Otley for a few days. Leona Blom attends Central College summer school and visits in Otley. Rev Visser departs for three weeks. Rev Vroon to lead service. Several local families visit Des Moines and Knoxville. July Fourth gatherings reported. Notes include church services, summer guests, and sympathies to Rev Muller family. John Vanden Baard returns from three years service and California hospital furlough. Various visits among Vander Kolk, Tukker, Uitermarkt, Vrieselaar, and Van den Baard families noted with community emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Vander Kolk
Catherine Tukker
Henry Ryke
Oskaloosa
Leona Blom
Central College
Freda
Tukker
Otley
John Visser
Vroon
Christian Reformed Church
Henry Breuklander
Hubert Breuklander
Des Moines
Art van Roekel
Des Moine
Charles Vander Kolk
Norman Robus
Klein
W. L. Angove
Lavy
Ustermarkt
Markt
Towa
Ane Grove
Henry VIi
Knoxville
John Vanden
Hill Royd
Andrew Ustermarkt
Cornice Tukker
Pella
George Ryke
Con Sillo
Gerald den Hartog
al- Jeman
Iowa
Gerrit den Hartog
Aart Uitermarkt
Andrew Uitermarkt
Tice Kaldenberg
van Lummel
Reformed Church
Haverkamp
Lester Muller
Nick Jansen
Pfe
John Vanden Baard
Lucille Buwalla
Connie Vanden Taard
Vandent
Suny
Heur Kaldenberg
Wanda
Monroe
John Dew Otter
Dan Rietveld
Alvin
Wa. Vriezelar
Rose Hill News Roundup of Visits and House Work
Minnie Rose Van Zante edited the Youth Conference report as illnesses follow. Neighbors Herman Sovey Wilbur Ramer helped Arie Ver Stee Joe Vander Wert and John Vanden Berg this past week. Raymond Koder Clifford Wheeler assisted John Vanden Berg home repairs. Porch work by Henry Van Haaften Will Van Vark at Frances Van Zante place. Local visits include Art Vander Werk Gysbert Van Engelenburg Betty Jean staying to assist building a new home. Several families shared Fourth of July gatherings and a Bremerton move for Jerry Vanden Berg family. Neal Vander Werff visited Delbert Schrader Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Vaen Berg
Minnie Rose van
Art Vander Werk
Gysbert van Engelenburg
van Engelenburg
Betty Jean
Tunis Blom
Marvin
Floyd
Sully
John Vanden Berg
Minnie Mefteynolds
Monroe
Bremerton
Washington
Civil Service
Neal Vander Werff
Peila
Delbert Schrader
Local families gather for birthdays and weddings in Sully
A flurry of visits and celebrations fills Sully as families such as Lanser, Rozendaal, Swank, and Ver Steeght host relatives and hold receptions. Neighbors attend garden parties, Bible School runs, and a large birthday gathering for John Lanser featuring ice cream and cake.
Townsfolk recall Brooklyn Tulip Time and tea party lore
A fragmented community note reflects on last week's Chronicle piece by Kate Van Gorp, local Fourth of July and Christmas plans in Sunnyside, a Tulip Time celebration in Pella, a Tesla horse show, and a moral poem about truth and unity. The piece praises local folks, mentions garlic, and quotes a philosophical verse about shared beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate van Gorp
The
Chronicle
California
Kate
Local notes from Cordova News and area updates
Regular July school board meeting notes Red Rock and Fair Oaks teachers Red Rock school house progress overseen by Calvin Bricker new address for Mrs Karr and transfers noted Barnyard plantings Birds foot Trefoil sown for erosion control Ohio State Agriculture College letter on results Warrick Bros hollyhocks praised Woods family reunion in Newton Dolan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Karr
Nelson Cowden
U.S. Co
Great Lakes
Mlindis
Karr
Red Rock
Kiherd
Vair Oaks
Calvin Bricker
Sarah Jane Harvey
Ver Dught
Fair Oaks
Knowles
Indianola
Alfred Carter
Harriet Chambers
Donnelley
Bessie Headley
Prairie City
Joe Templeton
Ruth Roetman
Des Moines
Corda Karr
Frank Karr
Mary Louise
Roy Rene van Engelhoven
Joel Templeton
Hugh
Ohio State Agricuture College
Warrick Bros
Gerty Cove
Tracy News and Groenendyky dahn Rushers of die
Tracy News and Groenendyky items note Navy member Tracy and family returning home for a short visit from Great Lakes while others travel between Minnesota India Knoxville and Tennessee. Multiple relatives including Dorothy, Vander Horst, Kathe ryn Hoksherse My, and Mrs Delos Vanes Rene are mentioned with various stays at relatives’ homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groenendyky
Navy
Great Lakes
Finais
Ellie Ann Groenendyk
Minnesn
Mrs. Albert
Eute
India
Dorothy
Venendyk
Hert den Hurcer
Knoxville
Vander Horst
Katheryn Hoksherse My
Delos Vanes Rene
Henry Rowzeboum
Dick Groenendyk
Centennial Circle De Bruin Descendants Picnic on July Fourth
Descendants of Mrs. J. De Bruin held an annual gathering at the John De Bruin homestead on July 4 with a noon picnic. The event drew 122 family members and attendees expressed gratitude to the De Bruin family for hosting. Several relatives from nearby towns attended and other De Bruin relatives hosted follow-up visits and picnics in the days surrounding the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ou Vandebaar
Clayton Ustermarkt
Henry van Rocke
Leighton
Dick van Ommen
Rand
J. M. de Bruin
J. B. Granedia
Richard van Roekel
Kay de Bruin
Joyce
Floyd Ver Steeg
Frank Veldhuizen
B. van Gilst
Gary Hasselman
William Van_ Gilst
Ernest de Bruin
Roy Landers
Oskaloosa
Simon den Hurley
Edna
Mitchellville
Ray Hoksbergen
Tainter
Bernice Williams
Barbara
Jerry
Shirley
Raymond Vander Linden
Abe Rempe
Allen
Rempe
Pella
Tony de Jong
Ralph
C. R. van Heukelem
Esther
Clarence
Ernest van Heukelem
Edmundson Park
L. J. Roorda
J. B. Vander Linden
Murray Grandin
Kenneth
Elinor Uitermarkt
Clayton Uitermarkt
Raymond V. Zante
Henry van Zante
Eddyville
Sam Verrips
Dick van Ommoen
Wilbur Rempe
Kata Vander Beek
Leighton News includes furloughs funerals and local visits
Leighton residents share notes on travel and furloughs Clarence Van Zee spends a fifteen day furlough at his parents' home Gerald Versteegh AMM 1/c left for Norfolk Virginia after home days. Local families attend Dr Ayers funeral in Lorimer. Community members visit, hostesses organize picnics and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migs
Betty den
Clarence van Zee
Dick van Zee
Gerald Versteegh
Norfolk
T. D. Beintemia
Dirk Beintema
F. R. den Berger
D. de Prenger
L. van Rockel
Dr. Ayers
Lorimer Bosend
M. M. de Reuss
Herman’ Tysseling
Oskaloosa
Dick ‘Tolsma
Chicago
Ro de Vande Reng
A. TePake
Rey
J. Hesselink
Joby
van Zunk
Fred van Zunk
Milo
J. Remper
Bark Brunel
Doc Brummel
Jps Uf
Dwight Pion
Joyce
Milwaukee
Dwight Doughes
Digtestra
Mes
van Auk
Kempe
Eve
Peoria News Highlights Local Visits and Celebrations
Anna Vander Molen reports a busy summer in Peoria with Dewey Hoitenga and many Nieuwsma and Vander Wilt relatives visiting Pella and celebrating Mrs H Nieuwsma’s 84th birthday. Guests include Klyn, Ven Gorp and Dahm families. a Fourth of July church picnic at Renaud Grove featured Rev Greenfield and a youth program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Vander Molen
Dewey Hoitenga
D. J. Hoitensa
Paterson
New Jersey
Bastian Vander Wilt
Berth Ver Meer
Pellama
William Ozinga
Runse Nieuwsma
Paul Nieuwsma
John Nieuws
Otto Pothoven
Wilbux Roose
Bothoven
William Roose
Herman Vos
Pella
Gerrit Pethoven
Denver
Colorado
Arie Dahm
Jim Klyn
Cecil Vander Molen
John Ven Gorp
Mercy Hospital
Gerlene Joy
Peter Dahm
Steen
Minn
Chris Vander Hart
Nelli
Jennie
Christina Vander Hart
Renaud Grove
Peoria
Greenfield
Ren
Summit News notes social visits and events in Monroe area
Local residents including W Vriezelaar, Helen Dy Marvin Jabani, Norma Jean Bricker, Effie Heemstra and others attended visits, trips to Omaha and Polk County gatherings. Families toured the Pella Horse Show and observed the Fourth of July in Omaha. The Garden Club discussed Culture of Roses while noting a sun eclipse view on July 9 at 6:20 to 7:20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Vriezelam
Pella
Vrievelaar
Thur
Dav Vander Ploeg
Oskaloosa
Johnna Vos
Pola
He Vos
Vriexelaar
Cpl
Mes
Amd
Dave Vander Cloeie
Omaha
Angie Danks
Idaho
Montana
Club Meeting At Mrs Dykstra’s Country Home
Local club gathered at the country home of Mrs. Ralph Dykstra with several members present including Mrs. John Van Rockel Mrs. Reuben Kamerick and others. Unable to attend noted. August session planned at Mrs. Neal Heemstra’s home Friday afternoon August 3 focusing on dahlias and irises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Dykstra
John van Rockel
Reuben ‘Kamerick
Neal Heemstra
Martin van Essen
Hl. W. Vriezelaar
A. J. Dykstra
Helen Dykstra
Albert ‘Meinders
R. Dykstra
Aus
Dahlias
Iris
Monroe News Briefs From Mrs H W Vriezelaar’s Column
Miss Marcia Lee Sweeney visiting Dex Moines parents. Pfc Harold Gildersleeve returns from California hospital for 30 day furlough with parents. Charlotte Sue Carter of Des Moines visiting grandparents. John Van Essen and family host in Des Moines area after Denver trip. Lloyd Saunders of Lincoln visiting Gloyd home. Freda ngton and daughter Jane of Lincoln visiting. Bruce Wood birthday party in Des Moines hosted by aunt B D Wood. attendees include Mrs Forrest Wood and Lang family. Roy Nolin hospitalized in Des Moines for elbow and muscle surgery. previous coal mine injury noted. Raymond Dorotheue family moves into Blaine Caulkins property. Sgt Dwight Shaw visiting with W B Shaw. 44000 V mail letters fit a 300-letter capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Vriezelaar
Marcia Lee Sweeney
A.L.B
Dex Moines
Lee Sweeny
Pfc
Harold Gildersleeve
California
O. Gildersleeve
Charlotte Sue Carter
Des Moines
Elvin Nolin
Henry van. Essen
Pella
Martin van Essen
John
Larry Benton
Denver
Colo
Naomi Benton
Lloyd Saunders
Lincoln
Fredangton
Jane
Ned
Little Bruce Wood
B.D. Wood
Bruce
Black Wood
Forrest Wood
Rd. Moines
Lex Keyers
Lang
Monroe
Roy Nolin
No= Yin
Raymond Dorothue
Newton Hi
Blaine Caulkins
Fred Hummel
Sgt
Dwight Shaw
W. B. Shaw
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