News of Nearby Towns And Rural Communities
Congregation commemorated the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at morning worship. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Ray Hoksbergen of Pella and daughter Theressa at evening worship. The piece notes array of local visits, a surprise bridal shower for Miss Margy Nieuwsma, and a missionary nurse Miss Vos visiting from Pakistan. Peoria Stockyards teams beat Montezuma 6 2 and Sully Merchants 2 0 at Lower Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hoksbergen
Theressa
Pella
Jacob Vander Molen
Twila
Larry
Maryanne
Henry Vande Voort
Gary Vande Voort
Marvin Blom
Sarah Vos
Margaret of
R. Nieuwwsma
Arie van Weelden
Charles van Vark
Gerald Nieuwsma
John Roose
Shirley
Gerrit Roose
Henry Hoogendoorn
Verb
Verduin
Marvin Beelen
Willard O
Michigan
Hilda Vander Hart
Grand Rapids
Helen Vos
R.N
John. Vos
Miss Vos
Pakistan
States
United States
Peoria Stockyards
Montezuma
Sully Merchants
Lower Grove
Peter Westerkamp
John Westercamp
Frederick
Nellie Westercamp Crosby
Harvey
Crosby
Junior Dear
Ray van Hemert
Peoria
Little Rock
Ark
Christ Wichart
Newton
Henry Roose
Local families visit and enjoy Fourth of July gatherings
Lynnville residents host relatives from Pomona California and Newton while others travel the Dakotas Northwest. A family reunion and cooperative dinner are noted with extended local guests including Van Genderen Van Hoever and Brooklyn visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baarda
Betty Jeans
Fred Baarda
Monroe
Herry Elscott
Gail
Dakotas
Northwest
Ozro Dearinger
Vans Cafe
Robert Scull
Frank Dornsbaugh
Newton
Y. R. Simmons
Ray Versteeg
Clark
Glenn Lewis
Russell
Lake Diamond
Montezuma
Larry van Rees
Charles Bran
Gerrit van Genderen
Arlo van Hoever
Penni
Danny
Brooklyn
Visit brings wide family group to Nellie Davis home
Wilbur Stanley and many relatives from Cleveland Ohio visit Nellie Davis and Ada Stanley, joined by Mr and Mrs Doyle Shultz, Van Genderen families, Terpstras, and Van Genderens. Staff Sergeant Jim Dearinger from Richard Grebauer Air Force Base spends weekend in Grand View, Missouri. Jeanette Petersma travels with Henry Petersma of Pella to Spencer to visit Mr and Mrs Sam Steffen, staying longer with daughter and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Stanley
Doyle Shultz
Sonja
Kevin
Evertt van Genderen
Beverly
Ronnie
Albert Terpstra
Teresa
Craig
Glenn van Genderen
Linda
Michael
Marsha
Evelena van Genderen
Lavern Jones
Clifford Renaud
Cleveland
Ohio
Nellie Davis
Ada Stanley
Jim Dearinger
Richard Grebauer Air Force Base
Grand View
Jeanette Petersma
Henry Petersma
Pella
Spencer
Sam Steffen
Steffen
Prairie City Congregational Picnic at Grandview Park
Prairie City News reports the Annual Congregational Picnic of the Christian Reformed Church set for August 2 at Grandview Park Des Moines. Also notes births marriages and gatherings including Robert Allen Vos born July 4 in Des Moines General Hospital and weddings of Howard Van Wyk Joyce McAllister and Robert De Groot Henrietta Groot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Church
Grandview Park
Des Moines
John M. Vos
Robert Allen
General Hospital
Ray Keuning
Tenus Ver Schure
Alvin
Tommy Keuning
Howard van Wyk
Joyce McAllister
Gilmer
Iowa
Ft. Benning
Georgia
Robert de Groot
Henrietta A. Groot
Highland
Indiana
Russel Neff
Prairie City
Dan Hutton
Arlington
Virginia
Hutton
Elva Neff
Voice of America
Washington, D. C
W. J. Telfare
Ralph Churchell
Pella
Beryl Kane
Pleasantville
Leora Kane
Guy de Reus
Frank Nearmyer
Monroe
Arthur Jenning
Mitchellville
Neal Dickenberg
Ted Gableman
Lake Jefferson
Minnesota
Arthur Boesscher
Christian Reformed
Rehoboth
New Mexico
Pete Nugteren
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Boesscher
Nugteren
Holland
E. C. Hardenbrook
Henry Marinus
Harlon Cannon
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Albert van Zee
Neal Jabaai
Mr. van Zee
Local notices and family news from a Moline paper
Auction sale of Gertie Stineman house assets to Howard Van Wyngarden for 8900 dollars. Funeral attended in Pella for Gerrit Fenema. Mrs Steven Hiel dies. funeral at Grand Rapids Michigan. Church services and community events at First Reformed Church. Birth of a girl to Mr and Mrs Clarence Gilbert in Newton. Various visits and travel notes, weddings and family updates. Twins born to Mr and Mrs Gulling in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester Company
Moline
Grand Rapids
Michigan
R. J. Redeker
First Reformed Church
Bennink
Irven Jungling
Parkersburg
Iowa
The
Ruth Keizer
Pella
Buck Hill Falls
Pennsylvania
Jungling
Annville
Kentucky
Clarence Gilbert
Skiff Hospital
Newton
Pete Steenbock
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Emma_ Steenhoek
Lawrence Stravers
Donald Boertje
Pelle
Francis Pulver
Floyd Wirkenholtz
Bill Harmison
John Brouwer
C. C. Gulling
Gulling
Margaret Harmison
Kim
Carol
Connie Bartelma
Margaret Bartelma
Dan Bartelma
Des Moines
Frank Aalbers
Thee
Arizona
Take Special Care During Your Vacation
A health and safety notice warns that summer vacations bring many deaths and injuries from car crashes drownings heat and other hazards. It urges preventive steps: have cars checked brakes headlights plan measured driving, avoid long daily distances, and recognize that a tired or asleep driver is dangerous. Obey traffic rules and stay vigilant at destinations.
New Pella Residents Warned About Travel Dangers
A local advisory warns against overexertion and unsafe sun exposure during vacations. It cautions about swimmer safety and currents, urges small sun doses with suntan oil and hats, and stresses common sense to enjoy travel without sickness or death. It invites readers to share safe, enjoyable experiences.
Ver Ploeg Couple Welcome Sully Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs Dick Ver Ploeg of Sully greet a son born Tuesday July 9 at Ma haska Hospital in Oskaloosa. The birth adds a new member to the family with hospital delivery documented in local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Ver Ploeg
Sully
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Klimstra couple welcome Randall Jay in Iowa City
Mr and Mrs Gene Klimstra of Iowa City announce the birth of their son Randall Jay who weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces at University Hospital in Iowa City. Gene is a former employee of The Pella Chronicle and is currently employed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arontele
Eugene Farnsworth
Delores
Kathy Jean
Gail Lynn
Pella
Corydon
Iowa
Farnsworth
The
Chronicle
Union Street
Chronicle News
Floyd Soden
Rose Lorita
Des Moines
Terra California
Gene Klimstra
Iowa City
Randall Jay
University Hospital
Gene
Pella Chronicle
Farewell for Indian exchange student Tripta Sood
Host families and friends in Pleasantville bid farewell to Tripta Sood IFYE from India after six weeks in Marion County at a July 2 pot luck. She moves to Warren County while Usha Sikand arrives from Warren to Marion County. Tripta spoke to over 2000 locals, joined 4 H events, and attended Lake Ahquabi camp and the Ames Girls State Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripta Sood Ifye
India
Pleasantville Park
Tripta
Marion County
Warren County
Usha Sikand
Warren
Herb Cline
Albert Rietveld
Otley
Tommy Jordan
Knoxville
Lake Ahquabi
Ames
Harrold
William Litwiller
Susan
Dale Achling
Waldo McCorkle
Billy
Rosemary Visser
Elmer ‘van Waardhuizen
Marilyn Olsen
Virginia Roftues
Carste
Iowa Educator to Teach at Lyons School in Clinton
The article notes that the individual will attend the University of Iowa and this fall will teach in the Lyons School in Clinton, marking a new assignment in the education sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Lyons School
Clinton
Schimmel Couple Welcome Son at Mercy Oskaloosa
Mr and Mrs Henry G Schimmel announce the birth of a son on Thursday July 31 at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa. The proud parents live in the area and the family is reported to be thriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Schimmel
The
Mercy Oskaloosa
Van Rees Couple Welcomes New Daughter at MaHaska Hospital
Mr and Mrs Mark Van Rees welcomed a baby girl on Sunday July 14 at MaHaska Hospital in Oskaloosa. The birth adds joy to the family with celebrating relatives and neighbors sharing in the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark van Rees
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Rober tus and Callies Families Welcome Newborns
Dr and Mrs Robert Lee Robertus of Lafayette California are the parents of Alan John. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Robertus of Pella and Mr and Mrs Ralph Callies of Minneapolis. Mr and Mrs Robert O Hugen of New Sharon are the parents of a son born Monday July 15 at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Robertus
Lafayette
California
Alan John
John Robertus
Pella
Ralph Callies
Minneapolis
Robert O. Hugen
New Sharon
Mercy
Finger loss in hay baler repair at Garner
Elmer Urich of Garner lost an index finger when his hand became caught in a hay baler he was repairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Urich
Garner
Two New Game Management Units Established
Approval by the State Conservation Commission creates two new Game Management Units named Lake Odessa and Bay's Branch. Administered by the Federal Aid Section of the Fish and Game Division, Lake Odessa covers 7,770 acres including Lake Odessa Weise Slough Klum Lake Muskrat Slough Goose Lake Green Island and the Princeton Area. Bay's Branch covers 2,411 acres including Bay's Branch Mc Cord Pond Dunbar Slough Goose Lake Round Lake Flint Access and Lizard Creek with several access areas possibly added. Headquarters for Lake Odessa is at Lake Odessa and for Bay's Branch at Bay's Branch. The units aim to improve operation and maintenance of public hunting and fishing areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
Lake Odessa
Bay
Fish and Game Division
Weise Slough
Klum Lake
Muskrat Slough
Goose Lake
Green Island
Princeton
Bay’s
McCord Pond
Dunbar Slough
Round Lake
Flint
Lizard Creek
Ham Bridge
Sac
Rippey
Carroll Access
Lenon Mills
del Rio
Bay's Branch
Conn Organ Donated to Truman Memorial Library
The Conn Organ donated by Conn Organ Corporation of Elk Hart Indiana will be installed at the Truman Memorial Library in Independence Missouri. The organ used at the Democratic Nominating Convention in Chicago was presented to former president Harry S Truman for permanent display and playing at the library. Bill McMains the organist who played at the 1952 and 1956 conventions performed at the dedication as Robert G Campbell of Conn Organ supplied the gift. The plaque commemorates the 1956 event and Truman accepted the gift for the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry 8. Truman
Truman Memorial
Independence
Chicago
Conn Oran Corporation
Elkhart
Ind
Conn Company
Fruman
Conn
Bill McMains
Robert G.cambell
Conn Organ Corporation
Truman
Colfax Sale Report Shows Steady Hog Sheep Prices
Colfax notes last Saturday sale of 820 hogs, 354 sheep, 175 cattle with steady hog and sheep markets and stronger cattle demand. Cattle top around 14.90 packer cows, bulls 16.30 17.70, heavy steers 20.00 23.40, calves 18.00 24.00. hogs shoats 20.00 22.80, sows up to 18.00 plus, breeding stock sold. Sheep unfinished lambs 18.00 21.70, ewes 12.00 20.00, breeding bucks 20.00 37.00.
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Peoria News
Lynnville News
Vina Renaud
Keith Wildman
Karen
Pomona Cal
A. T. Gifford
Scarsboro
Green
Skelly Products
van Camps Pork
Monarch Strawberry Preserve
Prairie City News
Martin van Essen
New Pella
Ver
Ploeg
Klimstra
Schimmel
van Rees
Rebertus
Theodore Roosevelt
Flexalum
Flexalum Aluminum
DIAL
Bert Meppelink
W. 2Nd Street
Petia Floor Crafters
Colfax Sale
S. H
Newton Sal
Colfax Sale Company
Clippinger
Shields and
Briles
Earl
Bill Shields
First National Bank
Colfax
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