Scott Homemakers Picnic and Program at Van Zomeren Home
Scott Homemakers gathered for a 1 PM picnic on July 12 at Mrs. Gerrit Van Zomeren’s home with about 80 attendees. Ike Herney chaired the meeting, followed by a program by the Van Zomeren family, including a piano solo, readings, vocal numbers, and instrumental pieces. No meetings in July or August. September 13 meeting to be in Oskaloosa in Farm Bureau rooms, with Alaska program led by Mrs. C. A. Roorda.
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Scott
Gerrit van Zomeren
Ike Herney
van Zomeren
Mary van Zomeren
Rosy Barnes
Darlene van Zomeren
Bonnie van Zomeren
Farm Bureau
Oskaloosa
Alaska
C. A. Roorda
Leighton 4-H Club Meeting Plans Social Activities
Dover Van Roekel hosted the Leighton Happy 4-H Club on July 13. Delores Rem opened the meeting with a roll call, discussions covered plans for the July 20 social, city fair, and achievements. Mrs. I. G. Rempe distributed Farm and Home Safety and Fire Prevention check-sheets. De Jong gave a talk on coat care. The afternoon included song practice, a play for the club social, and review of records and expense books.
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Dover van Roekel
Leighton Happy
Delores Rem
I. G. Rempe
Farewell Party for Miss Mary Caulk
Miss Mary Caulk was guest of honor at a farewell party in Graham Hall lounge given by Mrs Harriett Prins and Elna Grimje. The event for her upcoming move to Denver featured games for the out of town week. Attendees included Della Steininger of Holland Michigan and Gladys Grimjes of Tama Iowa, along with Central College faculty women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Caulk
Denver
Colorado
Harriett Prins
Elna Grimje
Graham Hall
Della Steininger
Holland
Michigan
Gladys Rimjes
TaMars
Iowa
Central College
Methodist Circle Plans August Meeting on Reaping Task
On July 11 the Methodist Circlé ladies met at Mrs. Jack Tart's home with Mrs. Bessie Brooks as hostess. They shared a pot lunch, held a quiet opening, and selected Home as the hymn theme. Fourteen members and three visitors attended, sharing verses, poems, or hymns about Home, then adjourned to social time. The August gathering will be at Mrs. Henry Van Weelden's home with a focus on Reaping on the first day in August.
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Methodist Circlé
Jack Tart
Bessie Brooks
Unis Kooyman
Place I
Indies
Henry van Weelden
Mone
Farewell courtesy for Marilyn Loverink on July picnic
Andeweg hosted a surprise dinner Friday July 13 at her home honoring Marilyn Loverink who plans to move to Denver Colorado. Guests included Judy Cook Bonnie Kuyper Ruth Pippel Sarah Van Maaren Ann Balstad Norma Swank Marianne Vanden Oever Joyce Leu Darlene Van Wyk Sandra Cummings and the hostess and honoree. Gwen Vanden Berg could not attend.
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N Andeweg
Marilyn Loverink
Denver
Colorado
Ger Hunt
Judy Cook
Bonnie Kuyper
Ruth Pippel
Sarah van Maaren
Ann Balstad
Norma Swank
Marianne Vanden Oever
Joyce Leu
Darlene van Wyk
Sandra Cummings
Gwen Vanden Berg
Obituary of John Shaffer from Olivet area
John Shaffer born near Olivet Iowa May 10 1862 died July 9 1951 aged 89 1 29 survived by several nieces and nephews. He lived with his niece and nephew Sam Sedrel in Pelia the last six and a half years. A retired farmer he spent most of his life on a farm west of Olivet. Funeral July 12 1951 at 2 p.m. from Van Dyk Funeral Home with Rev E Nl Tanis officiating. Interment Portergrove Cemetery.
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John Shaffer
Olivet
Iowa
June van Helden
Sam Sedrel
Pelia
van Dyk
E. Nl. Tanis
Portergrove Cemetery
Card of Thanks for John Shaffer
Acknowledges thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness during uncle John Shaffer’s declining health. Grateful for expressions of sympathy and flowers sent as tokens of regard from nieces and nephew.
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John Shaffer
Mrs Fannie Waldeck Obituary Note
Fannie Vanderzyl Waldeck, born in Pella Iowa on July 13 1874 to Simon G Vanderzyl and Magdel, is named in a family obituary fragment. The text provides limited details beyond her birth origin and parents.
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FannIe Vanderzyl Waldeck Was
Pella, Iowa
She
Simon G. Vanderzyl and
Magdel
Music teacher Mrs Waldeck dies in Pagosa Springs at 76
Mrs. Waldeck aged 76 years 11 months 29 days died at Des Moines Iowa after health failing Her life began in Des Moines and she taught piano in Pagosa Springs Colorado She married David Waldeck of Shepherdstown West Virginia They lived on a ranch near Pagosa Springs He died in 1933 She returned to Pagosa Springs then moved to Des Moines to be cared for by sister Madge Vander Zyl Her son David Waldeck of Venice California visited before her death She joined the Second Reformed Church in girlhood later transferring to the Pagosa Springs Methodist Church She was known for a sunny disposition and enjoyed teaching music She leaves a son David and grandchildren Carol and Jim plus four sisters and three brothers
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Ene Homer
Anderzyl
Des Moines
J. IL van Vliet
Madge
Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Bess Randall of Pella
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 01, 18a at 2 pm from the Van Uy Paneras Home with Rev ELH Tanis officiating. Interment took place at Mahwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were her nephews and out-of-town friends including Waldeck, Vander Compton, and Drie Vries, with other attendees from Knoxville and Oskainosa.
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Tella
Bess Randall
Thetown
Colorado
Madge
Des Moines
Paul
Simon
Raymond
Pella
van Uy Paneras
Elh
Tanis
Mahwood Cemetery
Fon
Anty Waldeck
Veni Lifordice Vander Compton
Vesper
Death of Dale Renaud A Boy Athlete Drowns Near Kilduff
Dale Renaud 14 year old son of Har and Evelyn Renaud died in a drowning accident Monday afternoon July 1951 near Elk Creek by Kilduff Iowa. He was educated at Killduff School and Sully High, a promising young athlete. Survived by parents a sister Trudy Renaud and other relatives. Funeral services were held July 11 at the Kilduff Methodist Church with Rev. E G Dill in charge and music by local quartet. Burial at local cemetery with pallbearers named.
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Dale Renaud
Har
Evelyn Renaud
Newton
Towa
Elk” Creek
Kilduff
Killduff
Sully High School
Trudy Renaud
C.naud
Lock
Methodist Church
E.G. Dill
Clark Wheatcraft
Elmer Keolake
Live Brand
Jesus
Ted Em-ers
Carroll Bickner
Charles Brand
Corie Brand
Ted de Vries
Larry Kovistra
Dean Wagaman
de Penning
Ally Cemetery
Birth and death notice for Arie Toom of Pella
Arie Toom born August 12 1878 southwest of Pella in Amsterdam, died July 14 1951 at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa aged 72 years 11 months 2 days. Survived by wife Alice Buwalda and two children Harriet Vander Wilt and Marion Toom plus seven grandchildren. Preceded by parents and several siblings. Funeral at First Reformed Church Monday 1 pm with Rev A Haverkamp. interment Oakwood Cemetery.
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Arie ‘Toom
Jan Avie Toom
Jantje Rietveld
Pella
Amsterdam
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Alice" Buwalda
Harriet
G. W
Vander Wilt
Marion “A
Jan
C. Van't Lint
You Can Drive Too Fast Even If Under Limit
The article discusses speed as a factor in road safety from early standards in Newport Rhode Island to modern driving under adverse conditions. It cites an 1870s law setting fines for riding fast and explains that reasonable speed depends on weather, road conditions, driver fitness, visibility, and surface conditions, with arrests possible for unsafe speeds.
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Corr
1Tional Safety Council
Newport
Colonial Assembly
United States
Council
Farewell to Arne Toom from grieving family
To friends and neighbors who offered kindness during his illness and after his passing the family expresses gratitude for sympathy condolences and flowers. Mr and Mrs Marion and grandchildren A Toom extend thanks for the support from relatives and community.
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Arne Toom
Marion
Toom
Question for Homemakers Does It Pay to Home Preserve Food
A nutritionist advises that a well planned home preserved supply boosts family meals and vitamin content. With national food demand rising faster than production, preserving food at home can cut costs, ease inflation, and stretch supplies. A practical plan suggests 60 quarts per person yearly across vegetables and fruits, with freezer options if available, and using official guides to ensure safety and quality.
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Collesce
Phus
Miss Graham
Curious Boy Survives Poisoning After Stomach Pump
A boy named Pat Azelin ingested insecticide Peampt and was treated with a stomach pump, preventing a fatality. He was released from the hospital the next day. Scene described as occurring during a black week in Oskaloosa.
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Little Pat Azelin
Columbus Sailed With One Hundred Twenty Men
A historical note states that one hundred twenty men accompanied Columbus on his voyage when he reached the Americas.
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Columbus
America
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Live and
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Methodist Circle
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Gibbs Studio
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