Friends help Plant crops for Norman Robus
Neighbors and the Otley Reformed church Men’s Brotherhood last week helped Norman Robus by planting 120 acres of corn and soybeans in Fifield. Food was provided by church women and served by several volunteers. The Robus family thanked the group as their son Duane left for military duty on May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Brotherhood of the Otley Reformed Church
Norman Robus
Brotherhood
Fifield
Francis G. Poortinga
William van Hal
James Vanden Dever
Myron van Wyk
William Verwers
Francis van Dusseldorp
Robus
Duane
Robuses
Newton area obituaries and notices mix births and church news
Newton area notices report the death of Air Force airman David R. Fick in an Okinawa hospital after emergency surgery. Survived by parents, grandparents, and Stockton Iowa kin. Also announces the birth of Bob Mark Ray Sukkel May 21 at Grinnell Hospital. sister Maryss to welcome him. Religious notices include baptisms and a public confession at a Christian Reformed service. New address listed for Henry Vander Heiden at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Harmony Helpers host a White Elephant Auction Thursday at 6:20 pm on school grounds. Visiting Rev. Van Kamp to preach in Prairie City next Sunday. family connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
David R. Fick
A/IC
Derek R. Fick
Okinawa
Fick
Air Force
Taipei
Mesa
Hollis Spain
Menry Fick
Stockton
Iowa
Spains
Richard Sukkel
Bob
Mark Ray
Grinnell Community Hospital
Maryss
B. van Someren
Sully
Christian Reformed Church
Dena Schulenkopper
Marvin Gearhart
Henry Vander Heiden
P.V.T
Henry J. Vander Heiden
E.T.C
U.S.A
Gary Vande Kamp
Bethel Reformed Church
Bellflower
California
Community Reformed Church
Vande Kamp
William van Peursem
Mitchellville
Marvin van Peursem
Newon
van der Kamp
Prairie City
GRA Officers Elected and Installed
The Girl's Recreation Association elected and installed next year's officers at a May meeting. New President Js Mar led the session, outlining plans and confirming officer slate for the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GRA
Girl's Recreation Association
Js Mar
Little Red Schoolhouse Dedicated at Marion County Park
The Little Red Schoolhouse, moved from Crooked Road near Dallas to Marion County Park, was rehabilitated and refurnished by Mrs. Jessie Adams. It was dedicated as a historical object and presented to the Marion County Conservation Board on Sunday afternoon May 17, with hundreds attending and sharing nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit
Jessie Adams
Crooked Road
Dallas
Marion County Park
Marion County Conservation Board
Joseph Johnston
The
Conservation Board
Marion County
Knoxville
Marion County —_ Historical Museum
Peoria News Highlights Schoolhouse Memories and Local Events
Peoria hosts a film night In His Steps with a country school program led by Mrs Vera Shivvers state senator and former pupil. A Little Red Schoolhouse is welcomed to Marion County Park with park improvements planned. Bridge proposal and local visits follow. Randall Halblom to graduate June 4 from Clarinda Technical School, to work at Link Belt in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Vera Shivvers
Greg Cameron
Ricky Tonda
Dick Stults
Lavina Crozier
Billy Balthoven
Wilbur R. Veenstra
Tracy
Richard Veenstra
Persis Society
Randall D. Halblom
Oscar Halblom
Clarinda Community Area
Randall
Link-Belt Speeder Company
Cedar Rapids
Link-Belt Corporation
North Mahaska High School
Local Officials Named In Community Meeting Roles
The list names Brauw as Vice-President Sue Steenberg as Secretary and Phyllis Schippers as Council member with Carol Nolen as Program Chairman Barbara Kuiper handling Publicity and Carla Rietveld coordinating publicity duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Brauw
Sue Steenberg
Phyllis Schippers
Carol Nolen
Barbara Kuiper
Carla Rietveld
Demonstration Workshop for 4-H Slated June 5
The 4 H Demonstration Workshop for agricultural and home economics 4 H club members will be held on June 5 starting at 8 00 p m. Attendees will receive guidance on selecting demonstration topics and ideas for demonstrations for local demonstration days and the Southern Iowa Fair. Open to anyone interested in improving demonstration and public speaking skills through this event.
Lynn Grove Hustlers 4 H Club Meeting Report
Gary Brand led the Lynn Grove Hustlers 4 H Club gathering with 15 members and 2 leaders present at the Elscotts home. Enrollment due May 16, a club tour is set for June 1 meeting Randy and Doyle Huyser at 4 PM, potluck at Killduff Grange. Phyllis Elscott demonstrated twig trimming and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Grove Hustlers
Gary Brand
Merlyn
Phyllis
Francine Elscott
Randy
Doyle Huyser
Killduff Grange
Phyllis Elscott
Mrs. Elscott
4-H Club Plans Farm Tour and Fair Demonstrations
The 4-H Club laid plans for an upcoming farm tour scheduled to start at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, at Peter G. Vos’s farm, with a noon picnic at Swimming Pool Park in Pella. Ice cream and soft drinks will be served. Demonstration teams for the Southern Iowa Fair are preparing, led by Delmer Van Wyk and John Vande Voort for the senior team, and Arvin Tulouw and Keith Roozeboom for the junior team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lers 4-H
Peter G. Vos
Pella
Delmer van Wyk
John Vande Voort
Arvin Tulouw
Keith Roozeboom
Boozeboom
David Vos
Visits by Aged Home Residents Highlight Week
Mrs. Marie Swank spent several days last week visiting at the Rose Hill home of her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Pete Van Kooten. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Abe De Zwarte and Linda joined Mrs. H. Van Denen for dinner at their daughter and sister Mr. and Mrs. Murray Sytsma’s Leighton Iowa home. Bertha Geenen Jennie Hasselaar and Elizabeth Veldhuizen of Sully called on Mrs. Nettie Geenen one day. Mamie Vander Wilt of Sully and Mrs. Freda Compton with Mrs. Helen Holdsworth of Killduff called on Mrs. Alicia Elscott last Thursday. Ary Spencer returned from several days with her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Albert Failes at Runnells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Swank
Pete van Kooten
Rose Hill
Abe de Zwarte
Linda
H. van Denen
Murray Sytsma
Leighton
Iowa
Bertha Geenen
Jennie Hasselaar
Elizabeth Veldhuizen
Sully
Nettie Geenen
Mamie Vander Wilt
Freda Compton
Helen Holdsworth
Killduff
Alicia Elscott
Ary Spencer
Albert Failes
Runnells
Richland Rustlers Meeting Led by Terlouw Trio
Melvin Arvin and Nancy Terlouw hosted the recent gathering of the Richland Rustlers. The meeting covered club activities, upcoming events, and community outreach efforts. Members discussed progress on projects and welcomed new participants to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin, Arvin
Nancy Terlouw
Richland Rust
FHA Mothers Tea Holds Officer Installations
The Future Homemakers of America staged a Mother Daughter Tea on May 14 to install new officers. Officers named include President Linda Geze, Vice President Faye Van Wyk, Secretary Diana Trueblood, Treasurer Joan Vander Beek, Public Relations Jenette Kroes, Parliamentarian Lois Van Vark, Projects Chairman Linda De Zwarte, Historian Diana Hollebrands, and Music Chairman Byrkaxs Van Gorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future
Homemakers of America
Linda Geze
Faye van Wyk
Diana Trueblood
Joan Vander Beek
Jenette Kroes
Lois van Vark
Linda de Zwarte
Diana Hollebrands
Byrkaxs
van Gorp
F.H.A. Sponsor Named by Local Club
Program Chairman Shelia Rudding is named alongside Mrs Joyce Harter as sponsor of the Future Homemakers of America unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelia Rudding
Joyce Harter
Beardslee Reaffirms Law's Reach in Poverty and Rights
Beardslee urges Central College seniors to view poverty and human rights as central to law. He argues charity alone cannot solve systemic issues like education and health, citing comparisons and urging action to lift all citizens. Lubbers salutes Beardslee’s integrity while praising his impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
London
Beardslee
Arend D. Lubbers
Central College
Department of Bible
Lubbers
Henry W. Rolenbrander
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jes de Raad
Francis D. Poortings
James Vanden Oever
Jake Goodyk
Wm. Verwers
Hessel van Zante
Reuben Kamerick
Arie Beyer
Henry van Hal
Elmer D. Willemsen
Marion
Pol Kenneth Robus
Lewis Ick
Ray V. Linden
Fi Cis G. Poortinga
Roozendaal
Marion van Wyk
Neal Willemsen
Gasoli
Frank Vander Wiel
Newton News
Mrs. Arthur Samson
J. W. Vriezelaar
Peoria News
Susie
E. 0. Osborn
Ferrol Chamberlain
Susan Johnston
Kenneth de Zwarte
Charles Smith
Madge Crozier
Livina Crozier
M Smith
Diane Randol
Don Remy
Elton Loymachan
Jean Hollingshead
Leland Moon
Chamber of Commerce Tourism Commerce Tourism Committee
William
Bill
George Dear
Fremont
Mich
Matt Huyser
Chicago
Illinois
Cornie Vander Inden
Arthur Hoekman
John Westercamp
Esther de Vries
Lewis de Vries
John Kool
Bill Ver Nooy
Miss de Vries
Marvin van Donnebaar
Ronald Vander Linden
Henry Vander Linden
Omaha
Joan Vogel
Gertrude Kooimann
Henry Vande Voort
Larry Vander Melen
Oskaloosa
Pella-Sully Area
Wyler
Modern Jewelers
Northwest Corner Square
Lynn Grove
Hustlers
Esa
CUI
Rom Letront
Ben Douglas
Wayne Walther
Don
Richland Rustlers
Yeonen
Martin Naaktgeboren
Jerry Vos
Eldon Vander Zyl
Darrell Goodyk
Dennis de Penning
Tom van Sittert
Ed de Penning
Wayne Frank
John Petersma
Larry Vos
Art Knowles
Monte Kirby
Earl Horman
Paul Horman
Rex van Dyke
Duane Vander Melen
Carroll Visser
Rick Sloan
Bill van Zante
van Zante
Chem Nce
Lillenmak
Paardekooper
Ideal Pharmacy
Catherine M
Slobe
William J. Slobe
K Avenue West
Law Office
van Zante, Klyn & van Zante
Franklin
Catherine M. Slobe
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