Summit News Person Wins Danforth Award At Monroe High
Mary Beth Heemstra, a 4 Square Girl at Monroe High School Club, received the Danforth Award and a typing award. A Mother's Day family dinner at the John Clark home near Dunreath included many relatives from Missouri, Nebraska, Des Moines, Knoxville, Texas, and California. Multiple local families and neighbors attended, with updates on graduations, farm activity after rain delays, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Beth Heemstra
Danforth
Monroe High School
Reasner
Mary Beth
John Clark
Dunreath
Warren Clark
Bart Clark
Newton
Elwyn Ver Dught
Lexington
Missouri
Jr. Woolridge
Rick
Nebraska
Dwight Deitrick
Des Moines
Frances Neff
Altoona
Ronald Oldham
Shirley Issacs
Knoxville
Orville Karr
Monroe
Seth Clark
Keith Clark
Grace Hansen
Jane Frye
Texas
Elmer de Moss
McCuen
de Mossis
Oskaloosa
Dave Vander Ploeg
Tourism Seminar in Des Moines for Iowa Officials
City and town officials from across Iowa converge in Des Moines on Friday June 3 for the Second Statewide Cities Seminar on Development Emphasis Tourism. Sponsored by the League of Iowa Municipalities and the Iowa Development Commission, the event features speakers from public and private sectors and runs 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. at Hotel Fort Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
League of Iowa Municipalities
The
Iowa Development Commission
W. B. Crosby
Marshalltown
League
Crosby
Fort Des Moines
Retail bureau selects 1966 67 planning committee
The Retail Bureau of the Pella Chamber of Commerce elected its planning committee for the 1966 67 fiscal year during a May 25 dinner at Central College. Members named were Al De Wild Bert Boat Lloyd Vander Streck Marion De Zwarte John Ver Meer John Van Berkum Darrell Schaefer Ralph Jaarsma and Keith Aldrich. Plans for the 1966 67 retail year were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Bureau
The
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Central College
al de Wild
Bert Boat
Lloyd Vander Streck
Marion de Zwarte
John Ver Meer
John van Berkum
Darrell Schaefer
Ralph Jaarsma
Keith Aldrich
John O Terlouw rites Thursday obituary notice
John O Terlouw 76 retired farmer of the Killduff Sully area died Monday at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa. Survived by wife Phebe and nine children with 25 grandchildren and siblings. Funeral set Thursday June 2 1966 at Van Dyk Duren Chapel Sully burial in Sully cemetery. Complete obituary to follow.
Bandstand ideas discussed in Tomah visit from Pella man
Harry Awtry formerly of Pella and now on the Tomah Park Board visited his sister-in-law Mrs. Luella Van Dusseldorp in Pella. He brought photographs of Pella's bandstand to share with the Park Board and City Council as they consider erecting a bandstand. Awtry's father was part owner of Awtry and Lankelma furniture in Pella. He is married to Gertrude Klein, Tone Klein's daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Awtry
Pella
Tomah
Wis
Luella van Dusseldorp
Park Board
Awtry
Awtry & Lankelma Furniture
Boat Furniture
Gertrude Klein
Tone Klein
Margaret Slinker Travis Rites in Truro at 83
Margaret Slinker Travis of Truro, age 83, died Sunday at Skiff Memorial Hospital Newton. Services were held Wednesday at Truro Methodist Church. Survived by son Guy Slinker. daughters Mary Fisher of San Pablo and Ruth Ferguson of Monroe. 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Neighbors recalled her as active in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Slinker
Margaret Slinker Travis
Truro
Truro Methodist
Don Vriezelaar
Mary Vander Ploeg
Gradus Vriezelaar
H.W. Vriezelaar
Boy Scout Troop
Monroe
Roy Vander Ploeg
William Rozenboom 80 Sully area retired farmer dies
William Rozenboom 80, a retired farmer from the Sully vicinity, died Monday morning May 80 at Pella Community Hospital. Funeral was held Wednesday, June 1 at Van Dyk Duven Chapel with Rev. Harold Kammerand officiating and burial in Sully Cemetery. Survived by two brothers and a sister, Wilma Terlouw of Grinnell, John of Pella, and Jacob of Sully. He had lived with his brother Jacob and wife for several years. A complete obituary will follow in a later Chronicle issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Terlouw
Killduff
Sully
Mahaska
Oskaloosa
Phebe Renaud
van Dyk-Duren
John
Terlouw
Phebe
Arietta) Baarda
Clyde
Jennie Marie) Hurst
Los Angeles
Calif
Henry C. Terlouw
Fred
Martha) Willemsen
Grinnell
Gerrit
Isabelle) Vander Weerdt Jr
Lynnville
Marion Terlouw
Prairie City
S. Bernie
Theda) Fopma
Neil
Lloyd Terlouw
Louis Terlouw
Monroe
Katie Telouw
Jeanette
Gerard Roorda
Henry
Ben
Duff
Frank
Joe
Roy
The
Chronicle
William Rozenboom
Pella
van Dyk Duven
Harold Kammerand
Wilma
Frank Terlouw
Jacob
Otley Memorial Day Social And Nearby Family Visits
Otley residents recall Memorial Day with visits among Witzenburg families in Otley and nearby towns. The community gathered at the cemetery as graves were decorated, and local households hosted gatherings after Sunday excursions. Visitors from Pella Oskaloosa Colfax and Knoxville joined for picnics and celebrations including a burger fry and a graduation reception.
Bridal Shower Honors Evelyn Poortinga in May Event
Dennis Bandstra and Stanley Brad Van Wyke document a May 26 bridal shower for Evelyn Poortinga at Laura Elien arla Van Wyke home with lavender and white decorations. Attendees include Mary Beth Hiemstra Lana De Vries Lola Klein Doretha Blauw Helen De Koning Mary Van Vark Sheryl Kamerick Mary Van Rheenen Phyllis Poortinga and Gerrit Van Huizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Bandstra
Stanley Brad van Wyke
Evelyn Poortinga
Laura Elienarla van Wyke
Evelyn
Mary Beth Heimstra
Lana de Vries
Lola Klein
Doretha Blauw
Helen de Koning
Mary van Vark
Sheryl
Mary Beth Hiemstra
Laura Klein
Gloria Gosselink
Phyllis Moffe
Sheryl Kamerick
Hotesses
Lynnville Sully Seniors Near Ozarks for Outing
Lynnville Sully high school seniors left Monday for an Ozarks trip with chaperones Mr. and Mrs. Albert Terpstra and Michael Smith. They returned Wednesday as relatives visited Lynnville on Friday and Sunday several family members moved residences and welcomed a new granddaughter Annette Lynn born May 17. The Daily Vacation Bible School for Church of God runs May 30 through June 10 evenings, led by Mrs. Robert James, with the theme Traveling With Jesus In Bible Land, and Sheridan Sunshine 41 club marked its 30th anniversary at Sheridan Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynnville Sully High School
Ozarks
Albert Terpstra
Michael Smith
Will DeBruyn
Pompano Beach
California
Harold Thompson
New Sharon
Harvey Brown
Bruce Gause
Philip
Beverly
Connie
Nancy
Newton
North 3Rd Ave
Imogene Chedister
Gause
Searsboro
Russell Vande Krol
Douglas
Roland Vande Krol
Marshalltown
Annette Lynn
Clarence Vande Krol
Sully
Church of God
Jesus
Bible Land
Robert James
David Gertsma
Sheridan Sunshine 41 Club
Sheridan Methodist Church
Farewell gathering for Terpstra family relocates to Harrisburg
Galesburg May 27 residents hosted a Sunday dinner at Harold Schaug home bidding farewell to Dowald Terpstra and family of Reasnor who move to Harrisburg Pennsylvania for Life Investors Insurance Company work. Attendees included Grace Schnug and Robert, Dean Woody and Brian Monroe, Monte Oldham family, Eldora Woods and Margaret State Center, Roscoe Dick family, Mabley Terpstra Newton, Robert Schnug on furlough from Indianapolis and soon to North Carolina for camp. Freeman Hendricks visited Reasnor home earlier. Additional guests were Kenny Stewie Leighton Nelson Van Hulzen Pella and Connie Van Maren Kellogg with Dwayne Ramer and Cora Ramer attended later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reasnor
Skunk
Arthur de Vr
Lester van Gorp
Stuart
Sully
Arthur van Roekel
Arthur Jon
Bob Brill
Brenda
Darrel
Des Moines
F. Klimstra
Fulton
Ill
Marlyne Klimstra
Steven
Susan
Pella
Larry van Gorp
Joe
Norman van Wyk
Bonnie
Norma
Karen
Rosa
Diane
Maynard van Roekel
Kathy
Kirk
Boone
Iowa
John G. van Roekel
Martha
Bill
Ruth
Monroe
Louis van Roekel
Redlands
Calif
Mary Vander Ploeg
Arthur
Galesburg
Harold Schaug
Dowald Terpstra
Reasner
Harrisberg
Penn
Terpstra
Life Investors Ins. Co
Grace Schnug
Robert
Dean Woody
Brian
Monte Oldham
Eldora Woods
Margaret
State Center
Roscoe Dick
Mabley Terpstra
Newton
Robert Schnug
Indianapolis
Indiana
North Carolina
Freeman Hendricks
Gerald Berkenbosch
Kenny Stewie
Leighton
Nelson van Hulzen
Gerritt van Hulzen
Connie van Maren
Kellogg
Dwayne Ramer
Win Hart
Cora Ramer
Harold Schnug Returns From Crane Lake Fishing Trip
Harold Schnug arrives home after joining two companions on a fishing excursion a week at Crane Lake Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Schnug
Crane Lake
Minnesota
Shower honors fire victims near Oskaloosa
A gathering May 25 at Mrs. James E. Ter Louw’s home hosted a miscellanous shower for the Ray Van Dyke family following a devastating fire that destroyed their home and contents near Oskaloosa. Honorees were Charlene Van Dyke and children Ronald Cherilynn Randy. A tray lunch was served and gifts were given, with many friends sending contributions. The Van Dyke family later stayed with Charlene’s parents in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray van Dyke
Oskaloosa
Charlene van Dyke
Ronald
Cherilynn
Randy
James E. Ter Louw
J. C. Hiemstra
H. W. Vriezelaar
Leroy Unstermarkt
Oskaloosi
Mesdames
Tillie Poortin
Emma Buwalda
Mary Giink
Dorothy Nolten
Ruth de Zwarte
Dorothy Mae van Gorp
Wilma Roorda
Wilma van Zee
Marie de Bruin
Joyce Rempe
Sharon Gosselink
Donna Gosselink
Irene Swank
Bonnie Wester- Kamp
Lilien Hiemstra
Leona ‘Ter Louw
van Dyke
OAS Payments in Marion County Reach 267000 Monthly
The Social Security data shows Marion County monthly old age and disability insurance benefits totaling 267000 dollars. Des Moines SSA District Manager Leo W. Smith cites 1965 amendments raising payments, including a 7 percent retroactive increase and expanded widow and student benefits, driving the rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Leo W. Smith
Social Security Administration
Des Moines
Smith Id
Medicare and Social Security Benefits Expansion Noted
The article outlines Medicare integration with Social Security plans for those turning 65, highlighting 1965 beneficiary figures in Marion County: 2036 retired workers 191 disabled workers and families and 1103 spouses and children. Average January 1966 old age benefits were $83.92 nationally and $82.57 in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Iowa
Smith
Medicare
Rotary club learns art appreciation in Pella
The Pella Rotary Club enjoyed a short course in art appreciation at the May 24 meeting. John Vruwink, instructor at Central College and Pella Community High School, outlined the high school program goals and showed student drawings and paintings. He said the aim is to teach art appreciation, design principles, and to help students become an audience for artists. Present were Help Ver’ Plocg of Denver Gene Lang of Knoxville and Lt. Melvin Vos of the Marine Air Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Rotary Club
John Vruwink
Central College
Pella Community High School
Help Ver’ Plocg
Denver
Gene Lang
Knoxville
Melvin Vos
Marine Air Corps
Pella Chronicle page three June two thousand six six
A brief page note from the Pella Chronicle dated June 2 1966 covers local happenings. It highlights community events, upcoming meetings, and short notices affecting residents. The page preserves period tone and local details from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Pella Chronicle
Federal tax grants aid Iowa colleges for summer work study
Congressman Bert Bandstra announced supplemental federal grants totaling 14445 to Simpson College Indianola Graceland College Lamoni and Central College Pella to fund summer work study for low income students. The grants come from the U.S. Office of Education and support access to higher education in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bert Bandstra
Dem
Iowa
Bandstra
Fourth Congressional District
U.S. Office of Education
Simpson College
Indianola
Graceland College
Lamoni
Central College
Pella
ISU Navy cadets to summer cruises
ISU Navy cadets from Iowa State University ROTC prepare for summer cruises with more than half of midshipmen taking part on ships or naval bases to gain practical fleet experience. Pella area midshipmen P. W. Schreiner and T. R. Smith, both Rt. 1, Pella and Pleasantville respectively, will join ship operations and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
Naval Bases
Pella
P. W. Schreiner
Rt. 1
T. R. Smith
Pleasantville
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Summit News
Richard Newman
State of Ilinois
R. T. Cottier
Maguson, Inc
John Hanson
Ident
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Forest City
Harold E. Hughes
PeorIa MA
Peoria Stockyards
Colfax Sale
Dairy & Commersal
Colfax Sale Company
Wisc
Clara Cramer
Mathilda van Roeker
Maynard van Roeker
Ella
Wm. Rozenboom Services
Wed
Otley News
Otley
Gerrit Witzenberg
Delwin Witzenburg
Grandpapa
Dan Witzenburg
Gerrit Witzenburg
J. M. van Viict
Harry Renauds
Hattie Verwer
Daugh Jiagnes Vonk
Vander Kolk
Agnes
Sophie Ellen
Golds Angrove
Earl Thomson
Colfax
Ouley
Loren Witzenburg
Myron van Wyke
Marlas
Hattie Vos
Don van Gorp
Ronald Brandenhorst
Sharyl
Ray Bandstra
Mark
Lynnville News
Marion Co
Rotary Club News
ISU Navy
IBM
IBM Automation
Neme
Franklin St
Towa
John Deboef
Horm Keith Tait
GEO. A. Hormel & CO
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