News of Nearby Towns And Rural Communities
Mrs Winnie Breen recovered from surgery and returned home May 31 with her daughter in law staying this week. Otley Reformed Church welcomed Marvin E Vanden Berg who will serve Gallatin and West Copake NY. Doris Lee helped care for Mrs Slocum in Rock Island Ill before returning home. Cheryl Ann Den Hartog born May 24 in Dolton Ill to Eugene and Gerrit Den Hartog. Future events include C E meetings and a wiener roast for Otley youth. Daily Vacation Bible School to move to afternoon sessions for two weeks. Several local families visited Otley area homes and celebrated births and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Breen
Ervin Breen
Des Moines
Marvin E. Vanden Berg
Otley Reformed Church
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Gallatin
West Copake
New York
Doris Lee
George Slocum
Slocum
Rock Island
Ill
Gerrit den Hartog
Marvin Vanden Berg
Dolton
Cheryl Ann
Truth Seekers
Young People
C. E
Lowell E. Ferguson
Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church
Baxter
Iowa
C. E. Society
Dorcas Society
Gertrude Aalbers
Martha Kool
Julia Verros
John's
Jennie Vander Kolk
Gerrit "den Hartog
den Hartog
Pella
Arvin Kiein
Andrew Ustermarkt
Connie Klootwyk
Monroe
Jake Ustermarkt
Oskaloosa
Clarence Inley
Newton
Gerrit Vande Geest
Betty Blom Hosts C S C 4 H Club Meet at Home
Betty Blom hosted the C S C 4 H club on Monday May 21 1956 with eleven members answering roll call by naming a State Capitol The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Janice Vander Waal The club planned its annual tour for June 18 including a picnic dinner at the third visited location A night meeting change was adopted shifting to Tuesday evenings in the third week Each attendee listed refreshments were served by Betty and her mother Other local visits and birthday party notes follow including families from Pella Ames Monroe and Newton with several entertaining gatherings and a birthday celebration for David Van Dusseldorp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Blom
C.S.C
Janice Vander Waal
Norman van Essen
Betty
Arthur de Vries
Edward Vos
Pella
Kay Woody
Ames
H. W. Vriezelaar
Arthur Vriezelaar
Terry and
Beth
Monroe
Edward Aalbers
Peggy
Alvin Rietveld
Francis van Dusseldorp
David
Larry
Elaine Vander Hart
Marla Heemstra
Susan Vriezelaar
Kathy de Vries
Stanley
Bradley van Wyk
Mryna Joyce van Hemert
Diane van Dusseldorp
Harold Vander Hart
Simon van Dusseldorp
Ellen
Cedar Falls
Coralee
Iowa State Teachers College
Arnold Brower
Garret Brouwer
Shirley Willemsen
Mesdames
Warren van Wyk
Lowell
Rene van Engelhoven
Joe Willemsen
Sandra
John Brower Sr
Wilfred Brouwer
John E. Willemsen
Elmer van Hemert
Rick Hulleman
Joan
Arnold Schippers
Edward Roorda
Bas van der Velden
Allen Brouwer
Henry Hulleman
Carrie
Marion Hulleman
Judy
Ray Vander Linden
Hugo Vander Velden
John Brower, Jr
Newton
Jeff Willemsen
Roy Vander Ploeg
Monroe Mothers Club
Farm Bureau Group
East Knoxville
Clay Township
Zion Church
Pershing
Marion County
Lester Steenhoek
Paul
Andrew Van_ Zee
Richard van Wyk
Bonnie
Rodney
Leland Long
Loren
Lynette
Albert City
John Vriezelaar
Susan
Long
Betty Lou Ammer
Monroe High School
Vriezelaars
Jacob Vos
Vos
Lynnville
Charlie Dusalut
Cedar Rapids
Neal Heemstra
Wayne Lubberden
Rita Kay
Marion Heemstra
Marion
Bill Woody
Tony
Riverside Park
Marshalltown
Henry Ver Woert
Martha
Glenn
Delbert Schader
Reasner
Gradys Vriezelaar
Kathryn
Henry
Anna Marsh
Galesburg
Jane Dairy Treat Chocolate Sauce for Ice Cream Cake Roll
Dessert sauce recipe for a chocolate drizzle covering a slice of ice cream cake roll. Ingredients include semi sweet chocolate, evaporated milk, and peppermint extract. Melt chocolate with milk, stir until smooth, add peppermint, cool, and adjust thickness with more evaporated milk if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Dairy Treat
Memorial Day Gatherings Across Knoxville Area
A parade of social events graced Marion County communities with visits to Dorcas clubs, family reunions, and farm bureau get togethers. Residents hosted and attended weddings anniversaries and church gatherings, sharing meals, refreshments, and updates on local families from Pella to Knoxville and Reasnor.
Local families share gatherings and church events
Names of residents attend dinners and visits across households. Several families hosted relatives from Washington state and Montana while neighbors and friends joined wiener roasts and Sunday calls. The Persis Ladies Aid plans a June 7 mission sale and the Choral Society resumes meetings with James Dahm leading.
Savings Bonds: Dreams of Education and Security for Americans
Savings Bonds symbolize futures for millions, promising college funding, homes, and retirement without financial worry. They embody parental hopes, steady growth, and lifelong security as households plan for the next generations.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bruce Robus
Charles Vander Kolk
Marion Schippers
Ottumwa
Lewis Schippers
Bussey
Maxwell Carnahan
Hattie Ver Steegh
Hilda Vanden Berg
Tracy Ver Steegh
Marion Pol
Mercy Hospital
Janice Tone
Tone Aalbers
Raymond Robus
Norman Robus
Otley News
Summit News
Mrs
Carpenter Dutch Chocolate
Essa
Gerald van Houweling
Marion van Houweling
Ray Posthumus
Tommy, Ik and
Kristy
Albert Lea
Minnesota
West Market Park
Edgar Roorda
Eunice
Edwin
Bruce
Mary Beth
Maria
Diane
Edwin Dean
Myra
Gary Lee
Forrest Roorda
Gloria
Marcia
Douglas
Andy Vos
Helen
Elvin Bensink
Case Goodyk
Darrell
Carol
Johnny
Myron van Wyk
Mary
Mer Ver’ Meer
Marion Toom
West Knoxville
Otley Amvet
Ann Klein
Ethel Wittenberg
Carrie Vriezelaar
Margaret Vanden Baard
Ethel van Zante
Loretta Steijneman
Otley School House
Peoria News
John
Westercamp
Intermountain School
Utah
C. Kuipers
Placers
Bert Swank
Janice Hoekman
Denver
Colorado
Bethesda Hospital
William Hagen
Melvin Ozinga
John Roozenboom
Peter Westerkamp
Richard Vander Wilt
Junior
Davenport
Westerkamp
Kathy Zaagman
H. Verduin
Verduins
Michigan
Ben Assink
Kanawha
Don van Wyngarden
Jacob Dahm
Clarence van Essen
A. C. de Jong
Brom’s Store
Aler
Wm. de
Jong
Leight
Thony Bokhoven
Bobby
Roland
Beverly
Mariand Arnold
Joan van Dagen
Wilma Vreegh
Estella Dahm
Carol Stursma
Chariton
Corporal
Garlyn van Englehoven
State of Washington
Henry Vande Voort
Raymond Bandstra Farm
Connie van Wyngarden
Donald van Wyngarden
Connie van Wyn
Loretta Joan Westercamp
Sharon Rae Bandstra
Navy Training Center
Great Lakes
Minois
George Zimmer
Sully
Peoria Stock Yards
Festival of
Etter
THE
Ortisad
Penney
Penney’s
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