Nearby Town News Highlights Local Visits and Weddings
Prairie City residents visited Albert Buitenwerf in Tama while Elizabeth Verwe toured Otley. May 30 saw Baccalaureate services in Newton and a Klyn wedding at Killduff with Rev. Pike officiating. Golden wedding for J. and Yesse Wyngaarden noted in New Sharon and Des Moines as relatives gathered in tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Buitenwerf
Prairie City
Elizabeth Verwe
Otley
van Ness
Dorothy
Doris
Ruth Briggs
Newton
M l
Maxine Vis
Albert Buitentwerf
A. Bui Rtenwerf
Pella
Lena de Vries
P.rozendaal
Awtry
Henry Vander Wilt
Wayne Wildman
Sioux City
V. Shipman
Wildman
Dieleman
Joe Oddy
John
Jaw Reformed Church
Ladies Aid
Igirls
Gertrude van Idaughter
M Wan’ Arkel
Klyn
Will Klyn
Killduff
Pike
Kill‘duff
Jet Adams
Wilma
Raymond
Freda
Charles
Slegh
Wilbur
Arthur
Mart
Nellie Klyn
Aric van ‘Arkel
Pete
Marvin
Maytag
Mart’ Klyn
Sulla
D. Sjaardema
Wm, Steenhock
Marilyn
Betty Lou
Kaldenberg
Rey
van Rees
Bigelow
Minn
Case van Gilst
Wiliis
Yesse Wyngarden
J. Hesselinga
New Sharon
Taylor
Grinnell
J. W. van Wyke
Sally
Iola
Des Moines
Broderstaat
Goodland
Kansas
J. Wyngaarden
George
Ruth
Janet
Kathryn Kaldenberg
Agnes Vos
Sully
Jennie Meppelin
Lane Dunnink
Sarah Vander Pol
Jeanette Willemsen
Bennie Terlouw
Katie Terlouw
Hollywood Complexion Care Endorsed by Stars
Hollywood beauty tips headline a popular white soap praised for active lather that clears choked pores and prevents Cosmetic Skin. Loretta Young urges daily use with thorough makeup removal to keep skin soft and smooth, while stars tout a beauty bath as a quick refresher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Loretta Young
Tainter and nearby families host visits and gatherings
Tainter and Mason City visitors gather at Fritz Beck home with Wehrle families. Clair Phillips seeks chiropractic care in New Sharon with sister-in-law Otto Pethoven. A large family cooperative dinner near Taintor includes multiple Stainbrook and related families. Rex Craver recovers from illness as Don Wallace and family visit Afton Hall in New Sharon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wehrle
Weltmer Wehrle
Fritz Beck
Mason City
Clair Phillips
New Sharon
Otto Pethoven
Henry Lurber
Taintor
A. C.anders
Paul Stringfellow
Rose Hill
Dan Stainbrook
Robert Scott
Mildred Scott
Carl Stainbrook
Oskaloosa
Carl Dick
Colfax
Hiram Stainbrook
Lester Stainbrook
Tainter
Rex Craver
Don Wallace
Afton Hall
Devil's Food Cake with Rich Chocolate Layers
Easy to make with fluffy white frosting this tested Devil's Food cake features light tender layers and fine grain. Rich chocolate vanilla flavor, inexpensive Spry shortening, and reliable results make it a family favorite and a welcome dessert.
Local social notes from Madison Hall to New Sharon
A string of weekend visits and relatives noted across Madison Hall Kellogey Montezuma and Oskaloosa. Allen Simmons Mrs Delmar Evans and Mr and Mrs Loving Garner attended a relatives gathering at the Tom Mite home. May Ryan returned from a week with cousins near Montezuma. Donald Carlyle Carroll Ryan Mrs John Needham and others were seen in New Sharon Memorial Day events and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Simmons
Kellogey
Madison Hall
Allen Simmons
Pete Miller
May Ryan
Montezuma
Donald Carlyle
Carroll Ryan
Delmar Evans
Loving Garner
Tom Mite
Sun
John Needham
Oskaloosa
Jean Hull
Verna Pethoven
Dale ‘Shaw
New Sharon
Local gossip and visits in Rose Hill and Pella area
Rose Hill residents and friends attended funerals and called on relatives in Pella and Des Moines. Anne Breen of Pella stayed with the Vander Werff family. De Ronde and Vander Werff households hosted and visited neighbors on Sunday and Decoration day. A humorous remark ends with a quip about spoiled tomatoes and bill collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ors
Albert
van Zante
Frances
Cordelia
Gerrit’ Walraven
Pella
Thursda
de Ronde
Des Moines
Anne Breen
Art. Vander Werf
Henry Menneny
Harrold Fisk
Bert Vander We
Art Vander Werff
Arne Vink
Frank Logan
Mary Lillian of
Newton
Albert van Zante
Devil's Food Cake With Spry Three Creamed Shortening
A vintage recipe card describes making a light Devil's Food Cake using Spry triple creamed shortening with sugar beaten into a cream, then alternating adding flour and milk. It includes two 9 inch layer pans, a 875 F oven, and a Seven Minute Frosting recipe with egg whites, sugar, water, and corn syrup cooked over boiling water until peaks form.
New Trial Refused In Griffioen Case
District Judge Frank Reehly denied Roy Griffioen of Collins Iowa a new trial in a suit against the administrative estate of Frank P. McCracken of Colfax Iowa. Griffioen claimed a sum for care during the last illness, but the jury rejected the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reehly
Roy Griffioen
Collins
Frank P. M Cracken
Colfax
Griffioen
Business outlook improves for the opportunistic finder
A brief note suggests a favorable business climate for someone seeking easy gains. The observation implies confidence in an atmosphere tolerant of speculative ventures and quick returns. The phrasing hints at a cautious yet optimistic mood among local commentators.
Nephew of Paardekooper Pitches for the New York Giants
M T Paardekooper, long excited about baseball, learns his great nephew Van den Berg pitches for the New York Giants. The news came during a tulip festival visit by his niece Rose Cassaday and her son Paul. Cassaday notes the Giants lineup, sparking Paardekooper’s renewed pride in kin in the major leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.T. Paardekooper
Vanden Berg
New York Giants
Paardekooper
Rose Cassaday
Abilene
Kansas
Paul
Iater
Mr. Paardekooper
Cassaday
Panadekooper
Gentle Winter Advice Prefers Quiet Calm Guidance
A brief editorial note suggests advice should fall like snow, be gentle and deliberate rather than harsh or rushed, promoting a soft, considered tone. It urges restraint and patience in sharing guidance, aligning messaging with a calm, gradual approach.
Graduates Land Teaching Posts at Central College
Central college graduates across four year and two year programs have secured teaching posts. Four-year winners include Heth Bennink Farragut Charles Bryan Troy Greta He Koster Owasa Veil Ford Seymour Miss Gladys Tiyvnk Gosburg Wis Louis Mil Jey North English Howard Wesse link Hinton. Two-year grads include Freda Denburger Plymouth Caroline Dykstra Minous Miss Jeanette Jurgens Collins Miss Sikkema Morison Joella Sik kink South Dakota Margar et Vander Linden Leighton Cornelia Van Monroe Geneva Wilder Stedfield. Ruth Heerema elementary Garden Grove William De Jong high Magnolia. The Chronicle congratulates all and wishes ongoing success.
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Central College
Heth Bennink
Farragut
Charles Bryan
Troy
Greta He Koster
Owasa
Veil Ford
Seymour
Gladys Tiyvnk
Gosburg
Wis
Louis Mil Jey North English
Howard Wesselink
Hinton
Freda Denburger
Plymouth
Caroline Dykstra
Minois
Jeanette Jurgens
Collins
Sikkema
Morison
Joella Sikkink
South Dakota
Margaret Vander Linden
Leighton
Cornelia van Monroe
Geneva Wilder
Stedfield
The
Chronicle
Ruth Heerema
Garden Grove
William de Jong
Magnolia
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Gerard Roorda
A. T. van Zee
J. Meppelink
Ruth Blaine
Gerrit Meppelink
Eva
Bert Meppelink
Jane
Clarena
Florence
Neal Vander Wilt
Vera
Peter Réxendaal
Leola
Adeaide
Mises Cornelia
Margret Willemsen
John ‘Willemsen
Lary
Joe Willemsen
Arvella Mac
Henry Meppelink
Johanna
Lena
Susie
Marie Meppelink
Arietta
Jennie Marie
Martha
Isabel Terlouw
Ina Heitman
Marjorie Vander Wilt
Lester Beyer
Jeff Willemsen
Irene
Henny Willemsen
Agnes
Evelyn Dunnink
Darlene Vander Pol
Buelah Miller
H. Nikkel
Joe. Sjaardema
Joe Kaldenberg
Junior
Tibbel
Struik
Rozenboom Brothers
Arie
Albert Kling
Will Smith
Henry Vanderwilt
C. R.van Dyke
Gerrit Vander Pol
Connie van Hemert
Harvey
Lawn
Gladys Howell
Sanders Vander Pol
Darlene
J. Willemsen
Kellogg
Henry Willemsen
Jenny Mepelink
20Th Century-FoxStar
Lowe Brothers
Lowe ‘Brothers
Carpenter Drug Co
Arthur Coningsby
Sunnyside Beauty Shop
Broadway
Jessie Sadler
Pillsbury’s
Pillsbury’s Best
Jim
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