Local families welcome births and travel news across Iowa
The column records multiple community events. Mr and Mrs Max Hoeksema remodel their Orchard Drive home. Births are announced at Skiff Hospital Newton Reagan Eugene, a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Ten Hagen Reasnor. Kenneth McAmis arrives from Linda Montana to join family. Various relatives visit and travel, including Toom family from Orlando Florida and a long West tour by Dr and Mrs Clifford Keizer to Pacific and Rocky Mountain sites.
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Max Hoeksema
Orchard Drive
Robert Ten Hagen
Reasnor
Iowa
Ollock
Hosital
Newton
Reagan Eugene
Kenneth McAmis
Linda
Montana
McAmi
McAmis
Wil Clark
Sta
Marion Toom Jr
Orlando
Florida
Marion
Marion Toom
Toom
Weisbad
Germany
Air Force
Hattie Vander
Harry Birkhof
Grand Canyon
Zion National Park
Utah
Los Angeles
California
Marcia Holstege
Reizer
Central
Bellflower
Coatings
Cal
Corte Madera
San Francisco
B. J. Reizer
Clifford
Palo Alto
Yosemite National Park
Calaveras Big Tree Park
Clear Lake
Oregon
Cove Palisades Park
Glacier National Park
Lewis & Clark Cavern
Yelrowstone National Park
Ketzers
Obituary of Everett Jansen from Sully farm community
Everett Jansen, lifelong farmer north of Sully, died after a long life of faith. He married Gertie Fopma of Luzville on December 16 1920, and they had ten children, three of whom predeceased him. His sons Earl and Edwin died young and Dick died in Germany in World War II. He was preceded by his mother and sister Gertie. He joined the Reformed Church in 1922 and remained active in his parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salty
Gertie Fopma
Lyuzville
Earl
Edwin
Germany
Gertie
Mr. Jan
Widow Mrs Dickema Dies In Knoxville Hospital
Kema of Pella left five grandchildren and 11 stepgrandchildren, a sister Mrs Peterson of Pierson Iowa, and one brother Ralph Weaver of Omaha Nebraska. She was a baptized Baptist in Pella and died Sunday July 10 1935 at Collins Memorial Hospital Knoxville after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Van Dyke Duven Funeral Home and burial followed in Graceland Cemetery Pella.
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Kema
Pella
Peterson
Pierson
Ralph Weaver
Omaha
Neb
Dickema
Baptist Church
Collins Memorial Hospital
Knoxville
van Dyk-Duven
E.G. Ward
Graceland Cemetery
Thanks for support after death of Mrs Diekema
To neighbors and friends who came to our aid and comfort before and after the death of our dear mother and grandmother Mrs Arnold Diekema we express heartfelt thanks. Expressions of sympathy and tokens of respect are gratefully acknowledged. The Family of Mrs Diekema
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Arnold Diekema
Diekems
Des Moines grocer John Lasschait dies after surgery
John Lasschait of 1502 Second Ave Des Moines died at Mortal in Des Moines after a July 15 operation. He had previously operated a grocery business in earlier years.
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John J. Lasschait
Second Ave
Des Moines
Mortal
S Grocers
Obituary: Local resident dies at 80 in Sully area
The obituary reports the death of a Sully area resident aged 80 years, with survivors including a large extended family across several towns. He joined the Peoria Christian Reformed Church in 1907 and Sully Christian Reformed Church in 1909, lived on a farm near Sully, later moving to Sully town, served as deacon twice, and died of a heart attack on Friday, July 8. Burial followed in Sully cemetery after services at the Sully church conducted by Rev. John Geels.
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Sen
Rayall
Sully
Henrietta
Henry Beyer
Otley
Lester
Grinnell
Anna
Dick van Weelden
Lynnville
Elmer
Clarence
Peoria
Evermore
John Geels
Card of Thanks for Dick Van Wyk Family
The Van Wyk family thanks neighbors relatives and friends for aid after the death of our husband and father Dick Van Wyk expressions of sympathy condolence and flowers as tokens of respect from Mrs Dick Van Wyk and Children
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Dick van Wyk
Obituary for Minnie Van Gorp De Jong
Minnie Van Gorp De Jong born September 8 1873 in Oud Eij erland Netherlands died July 9 1955 aged 11 years 10 months and 1 day survived by husband Yelte De Jong and eight children Albert Jennie William Connie Margaret Charlotte 18 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren and six siblings Funeral held July 1955 at Second Christian Reformed Church Oak wood Cemetery interment in Oak wood. Reverends Bossenbroek and Gritters officiated with thanks to caregivers. Family
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Minnie van Gorp
William van Gorp
Janigie de Koning
Oud Eijerland
Netherlands
America
Yelte de Jong
Albert
Oskaloosa
Jennie
Bert Slings
William J
Knoxville
Connie
Leighton
Margaret
Reuben Kamerick
Otles
Charlotte
Roy de Wild
Pella
Jacob
Dirk
Peter van Gorp
Andrew Ustermarkt
John P. van Rees
Second Christian Reformed Church
van Duren
Harold Bossenbroek
Martin Griters
Oakwood Cemetery
To thank all who were to eat dear wife, mother and
A brief notice expresses gratitude to friends and family who shared meals and support after the passing of a wife and mother, acknowledging their kindness and condolences during a difficult time.
Night Lighting Boosts Hog Weight For Midwest Farmer
A Midwestern farmer reports that leaving lights on at night for his hogs improves feeding and water access, enabling longer active periods and a 21 hour feeding schedule. About 5,000 dollars was spent for 180 hogs, aiming to increase growth and overall health in the penned animals.
Stek Infant A Stillborn Birth in Oskaloosa
A stillborn baby, born to Me and Mee Soun H Stek, Tuesday at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa, was mourned with graveside services held Thursday at Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa.
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Mee Soun H. Stek
Mercy
Popsicles Saved As Ice Plant Breaks Down
One hundred eighty thousand popsicles were endangered at Le Mars when a compressor in the ice cream plant malfunctioned. Workers kept temperature down until a replacement arrived, preserving the goods and limiting losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars
Home for the Aged News Roundup
Peter Lubberden and Tunis Gosselink return from a Denver and Black Hills trip. Mrs T Plette returns from Orange City visit with her children. Dirk Geenen attends funeral of Dick Van Wyk in Sul. Gerrit Van Wyk Ep Roorda travel to Minnesota. Will Van Sant of Kilduff visits Joe Vanden Heuvel and Dirk Geenen Veenstra, Margaret Labberden, and Harry Ray of Decorah call on Minnie Rillahan.
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Peter Lubberden
Tunis Gosselink
Denver
Colo
Black Hills
Gerrit van Wyk
Ep Roorda
Minnesota
Rela
Will van Sant
Kilduff
Joe Vanden Heuvel
Dirk Geen
Veenstra
Margaret Labberden
Harry Ray
Decorah
Ions
Minnie Rillahan
Military Service Notice for Sgt David L Hiemstra
Sgt David L Hiemstra entered the army in September 1952 and served overseas in Japan from September 1953 until his discharge on July 8 1955 at Fort Ord California. He was named soldier of the month in April 1954 for his hospital unit.
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David L. Hiemstra
Army
Japan
Ft. Ord
Cal
David
Frank Hiem
Wool Producers Vote On County Referendum For Promotion Plan
Marion county wool growers will vote in a referendum on whether to approve deductions from wool and lamb payments to fund marketing and promotional activities. Ballots go to producers age six months or older owning sheep for at least 30 days since January 1 1955 with results due around September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Merrill F. Robuck
ASC
Secretary of Agriculture
American Sheep Producers Council
Robuck
Knoxville
Candy Nut Ball Recipe From Old Kitchen Card
A fragmented recipe describes chilling, rolling into balls, and coating with chopped nuts. Instructions mention marshmallow cream, candied fruits, vanilla, butter, and heating to shape. A closing note invites a free Fun Recipe Book and a mailing address is given for Elizabeth Clagg.
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Elizabeth Clagg
India Commission
Mennce Tower
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Towa
Chronicle
Emai
Abe de Kock
Mahaska Hospital
Galen
Arvin Rein
Tials
C. Evers
James Evers
Edwin Ver Ploeg
Mshaska Hospital
Abe de Rock
Mahaska
Jer
Merer Hospital
Marion Vanden
Ella Vanden Baar
Anna Drkhuis
Union
Louis Brunckhorst
Rochester, Minn
Brunckhorst
Iayo Clinic
Andrew Verploegh
Ames
Spokane
Washington
Warren Verploegh
Iowa State College
Bob Evers
Bob
Lowery Air Base
Everet Jansen
John Larschuit
H. Bossenbroek
M. Gritters
P. ¥. de Jong
R. M. Martin
Stek Infant
David Hiemstra
Ft.ord
New Orleans
Cary
Ion Ake
Mirabeth Cope
Andy
Majin
Sektry
Sirce
S. A. Kooyman
Wise
Farmers Union Co-Op
Hunt
Miracle
Wilson
Sunkist
Bing
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