Marriages and gatherings across Iowa communities
Notices recount marriages and reunions from May through June in Galesburg Des Moines Oskaloosa and Sully with attendees including Bartlow Davidson Dalbey Hoss De Zwarte Hunt and Moorman families. A death section notes Susie Vander Hart and brothers Bert and Gerrit, plus a religious obituary praising a 1934 Christ personal savior conversion and funeral at First Reformed Sully with Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bartlow
Anna Davidson
Elmer Bartlow
Leona Schakel
William Dalbey
Daryl Walker
Christian Church
Galesburg
Floyd Richardson
Williard Galvin
Swan
Laura Hoss
Des Moines
Don de Zwarte
H. M. de Zwarte
C. D. Hunt
Gilbert Moorman
Raymond Carter
van der Veer
Edmanon Park
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa. Thirty One Were Present. Mr. and Mrs. Murry Grandin
Ames
Town State College
Susie Vander Hart
Bert
Gerrit
Lord Jesus Christ
New Sharon
First Reformed Church
Sully
van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home
Pella
C. H. Hamilton
Benson Compton
Newton
Obituary for Reina Kuiper of Reeds Spring Missouri
Reina Kuiper born July 14 1870 in Friesland Netherlands died June 5 1966 in Reeds Spring Missouri at age 86 10 21 She immigrated 1882 with her parents lived in the area most of her life Married Jim Kuiper February 10 1892 who died 1940 Surviving William Reeds Spring and Mrs Robert Roorda Prairie City 16 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren one sister in law Mrs Gerrit Kuiper Funeral Friday June 8 1956 at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home Pella Rev Russell J Redeker burial in Graceland Cemetery
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Reina Kuiper
Yella Menninga
Hendrickje Gaasterland
Friesland
Netherland
William Kuiper
Reeds Spring
Missouri
America
Jim Kuiper
Third Reformed Church
William
Robert Roorda
Prairie City
Gerrit Kuiper
Death Notice for Henry E Meppelink in Iowa Area
Henry E Meppelink born December 19 1893 in Sully Iowa. He served 14 months in World War I and married Minnie Veldhuizen in 1922 later wed Grace Heedage in 1948. He died June 6 0ay leaving Grace four children six grandchildren a sister and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Meppelink
John and
Jane Meppelink
Sully
Iowa
U. S. Army
Lynnville
Minnie Veldhuizen
Grace Heedage
Grace
J. Herbert
Michigan
Merlin Rykhovk
Reasner
Harvey
Joyce
Orville Ten Hulzen
Adams, Neb
Gertie van Zee
Pella
John
Herman
Advertising Men Say Summer Sales Beat Spring
The Bureau of Advertising reports U S families spent more retail in June to August 1955 than March to May, with totals across sectors showing higher summer outlays. Key figures from Dr Arthur W Einstein of Penn State outline gains in food, furniture, hardware, appliances, lumber, and wear stores, despite biased myths about a summer slump.
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Metro Advertising Service
Bureau of Advertising
U.S
Arthur W. Einstein
Pennsylvania State University
Department of Commerce
All Lives
Iowa Crop Report June 1 1956 Highlights Poor Moisture
Iowa crop and pasture conditions on June 1 show soil moisture generally low across the state. Southern Iowa reports critically low pasture and crop prospects, with corn planting virtually finished by May 28 and cultivation widespread. Soybeans planting is ahead of average, pasture at 61 percent and all hay at 66 percent of normal, well below the 10 year averages. Rye condition stands at 70 percent of normal.
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Iowa
Iowa Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Wheat run forecast compares with previous and ten-year averages
Winter wheat is projected to yield 1,955,000 bushels from 115,000 acres at 17.0 bushels per acre. This contrasts with last year’s 3,040,000 bushels from 95,000 acres and the ten-year average of 8,781,000 bushels from 188,000 harvested.
Central College Receives Maytag Grant to Share in 5000
Central college in Pella will join a $5000 Maytag Foundation grant to the Iowa College Foundation. The gift, accepted by George W. Knudson, marks the fourth annual unrestricted grant of $5000 to 18 private Iowa colleges, totaling about $62,800 this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Maytag
Newton
Iowa
Pella
Towa College Foundation
Maytag Company Foundation, Inc
Maytag Foundation
George W. Knudson
The
College Foundation
May Foundation
Robert E. Vance
Vance
Iowa College Foundation
Towa Colleges
the College Foundation
Briar Cliff
Morningside Colleges
Sioux Cit
Buena Vista College
Storm Lak Central College
University of Dubu
Manly Pig Theft Conviction Sends McKibben to Prison
Everett McKibben of Fairmont was convicted of stealing six pigs from the Lee Luick farm near Manly. He received a five year sentence for the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett McKibben
Fairmont
Lee Luick
Manly
Farm Skills Open Nonfarm Job Avenues For Iowa Seekers
Iowa farm workers can tap nonfarm roles requiring mechanical skills and industry familiarity. Employment agencies match applicants with plants selling to agriculture and seasonal jobs rise during peak periods in packing, construction, and other firms. Some farm families near towns take part time urban work while farm wives join clerical, teaching, or community roles. The migrating farm group benefits from broader experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Malone
Iowa State College
Malone
Iowa
Reged
Farmers Face Change When Moving to City Jobs
The text notes farmers accustomed to solo work must adapt to new conditions and accept direction from others when taking city jobs, highlighting factors shaping success and satisfaction in these transitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jople
Somene
Den Hartog Completes Optometry Doctorate at Southern College
Dr. Leland G. Den Hartog, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Den Hartog, graduated from the Southern College of Optometry on June 8 after a six year program. He studied at Central College and Drake University, earned honor student status, and held leadership roles in Sigma Alpha Sigma and Beta Sigma Kappa. He will serve in the United States Army before beginning practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland G. den Hartog
John den Hartog
Southern College of Optometry
den Hartog
Central College
Drake University
Sigma Alpha Sigma
Beta Sigma Kappa
Omega Delta Fraternity
The
Illuminating Engineering Society
Don Hartog
United States Army
Making Meals More Pleasant by Family Habits
Lloyd Lovell reports on a family adjusting mealtime behavior to reduce conflict. The mother, father, and children modify routines by planning breads and vegetables, involving kids in choices, trimming portions, and sharing conversation. Gradual changes ease noise and tension at table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Lovell
George
Twister Hits Farm As Storm Affects Mike McCann Property
A small twister touched down near Mike McCann’s farm, damaging the fence and causing minor property disruption. Local residents reported the brief spell of wind and debris, with no injuries cited and crews assessing the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike McCann
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