Engagements and weddings fill July social column
Mrs. Ferree announces the engagement of her daughter Dixie Lee to Donald G. Rebertus as he enters U S Naval Reserves. A Scott U Need Us 4-H Club show at Janice Kane’s home featured dress judging and team demonstrations. A bridal shower for Betty Jean Elscott was hosted by Mrs. Elscott and co-hostesses with games, gifts, and refreshments. The ceremony for Minnie Rose Van Zante and Samuel J. Miller united in Otley Reformed Church with a reception and two course luncheon. A Birthday Club supper at the Coffee Shop honored members, with Verda Vander Pol and Vera Carpenter as guests. A surprise shower for Dorothy Vos gathered gifts and recipes at Eleanor Thomason’s home.
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Janice Kane
Andrew Barnes
Harvey
Darlene Lambers
Arlene Butler
Butler
Lambers
Denburger
Kane
Rice
Heaton
Vander Wilt
Karen
Janice
Betty Jean Elscott
Guy Elscott
Glen Renaud
Earl Klein
Wayne Jansen
Elmer Elscott
Marilyn
James Renaud
Harold Geurts
Linda
John Renaud
Chadwick Ver Ploeg and Doyle
Francis van Zante
Warren Stanley
Delmon van Zante
Ed van Rees
Clarence Bruxvoort
Jacob Rozenboom
Marion Pol
Maria
Raymond Bennink
Viola Terpstra
Marilyn Terps
Albert van Zante
Minnie Rose
Samuel J. Miller
Ira
Towa
Lester Muller
Otley Reformed Church
Joyce Parsons
Patricia Hay
Merle Planalp
Baxter
Iowa
Harry Otis
Des Moines
Morris Hay
Carolyn Shannon
Wheaton
Ill
Joan
Edith Nollen
Carlene
Louise van Zante
Esther Ruth Shannon
Yellowstone Park
Tra
Pella High School
Central College
Jasper Count
Nellie van Roekel
Grace Forbes
Coffee Shop
Verda Vander Pol
Vera Carpenter
Hono
Dorothy Vos
Eleanor Thomason
Thelma Hardeman
Donald van Basle
Ben Vos
Gladys Ver Meer
Sara Hollingsworth
Imogene Sheetz
Duane van Haaften
Gertrude Lorenz
Loren Perkey
Birthday Party for Mrs Van Gorp marked by family gathering
Mrs P W Van Gorp celebrated her birthday on July 27 as family members gathered for supper. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W C Van Gorp of Newton Mrs Betty Van Gorp Lois and David of Phoenix Mr and Mrs J Vande Hart Allan Joyce Mark Dean Marvin and Mr and Mrs P W Van Gorp. The evening was enjoyed and wishes were offered for many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. van Gorp
W. C. van Gorp
Newton
Betty van Gorp
Lois and
David
Phoenix
Arizona
Marion County Observes National Farm Safety Week
Marion County joins in observing the 11th National Farm Safety Week July 26 31 with theme arm to live and live to farm. Dale C Seebach notes farm safety is year round and urges positive attitudes, hazard checks, and learning causes of accidents as deaths decline but 391 farm people died in 1953.
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Marion County
Dale C. Seebach
Marion County Extension
Seebach
Iowa
Jasper County Farmer Uses Pasture Cafeteria Style for Cows
J D Pennock and son Wayne of Newton route 2 operate 37 Jersey cows feeding from a roadside pasture bank. They plan a drive-through bunk system and power unloader to save labor while boosting roughage quality. They already store 50 tons of hay silage and aim to double tonnage. The 120 acre farm follows a four year rotation and has cooperated with the Soil Conservation Service since 1949.
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J. D. Penock and Son
Wayne
Route 2
Newton
Jersey
Soil Collation Service
W C T U Sponsors Temperance Broadcast Series
The Iowa W C T U sponsors a series of temperance broadcasts on KRNT Des Moines. Programs air Sundays at 3 16 PM. The first was July 26 with ten more scheduled Sundays from August 1 through October 3.
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Iowa
W.C.T.U
KRNT
Des Moines
Alumni Meet In Modesto For Central College Prospects
A Modesto California gathering brought Central College alumni and prospective students together at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Gosselink. Attendees included Beth Gosselink Glenn and Vera Gosselink, Mrs. Minnie Roskens Borr, the Hubers, Miss Ernestine Ehret, and R. Van Konynenburg family with Shirley. Several future Central applicants and current students attended and discussed Christian education. Lunch with the Baileys followed, and Miss Van Emmerik traveled onward to Fort Collins and the Tetons.
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Mexico
Modesto
Calif
Sacramento
Nicholas Gosselink
Gosselink
Beth
Central
Glenn
Vera
Elmer Borr
Minnie Roskens
Gerrit Hubers
Lillian Roskens
Ernestine Ehret
R. van Konynenburg
Shirley
van Konynenburgs
Marilyn
Ruth Barr
Glenn Gosselink
Carolyn Missal
Delores Wassink
Walter Hendrickson
Baileys
Gosselinks
Fort Collins
Colo
van Emmerik
Berkeley
J. W. Bailey
Central College
Nebraska
The
Tetons
Yellowstone Park
Local Social Roundup Touches Many Lives Around Town
Connie Den Hartog and uncle Henry Den Hartog visit near Rose Hill on Saturday afternoon. Tours include Ottumwa and Des Moines trips. Jennie Wielard’s son Kenneth returns from Navy duty in San Diego. A large group attends visits, picnics, and family gatherings across Ottumwa, Des Moines, Newton, and Belle Plaine with multiple relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie den Hartog
Henry den Hartog
Rose Hill
Tunie Paltzer
Oskaloosa
Jennie Wielard
Kenneth
San Diego
Navy
Florence Farmer
Gene Smith
Veterans’ Hospital
Iowa City
J. Will Brooke
Henry Rozenberg
Rene Aalbers
Nellie
Jake da Koning
Marinus Aalbers
Ottumwa
House-plant hybrid grows in Audubon home
Mrs. William Houst Sr of Audubon reports a new house-plant hybrid that has reached 62 inches in height, drawing attention from neighbors and local garden clubs as it prospers under indoor conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Houst
Audubon
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Chronicle
Sock
William Ferree
6Th Ave
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Dixie Lee
Donald G. Rebertus
John Rebertus
R.R
SCOTT
Jack Cook
Harry Grond
Spencer
Eileen Heideman
Sheboygan Falls
Wis
Air Corps
Pacific Islands
Alaska
Automatic Washer Co
Birthday Club
Dixie Lee Ferree
Jasper County
John Wilson
French & Hecht
French and Hecht Co
Vista Pak
Sta Pak
Coca Cola
N.B.C
Sale
Vandevoort
Bacon
Squibb
Frankfurters
Jean Olivier
John Olivier
Mesa
Iriends
E. Hollebrands
Charles de Winter
Mrs. Carroll Hollebrands
Alvin van Ekeren
Ronnie Sue
Jeannie
O van Bketon
Clarence Vander Veer
Des
Bob Marsh
Dan Villisca
Melvin van Houweling
Kenneth Wineland
Lake Okoboji
van Hi
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Mary, Douglas and
Hannah
Belle Mead
New Jersey
Betty van Hal
Bernice Roozeboom
Tommy Fisher
Rupp
Belle Plaine
Art Cummings
William Jerkins
Knoxville
Cora Beaning
Ellen Kregel
Ted Allen
Carl Russell
Russell Home
Ned Hedrick
Colorado
al Reisser
Esther Louise Bieshaar
Fremont
Darlene
la Donna Bieshaar
Lester Vander Pol
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