Local Social Notes From Greely Area
In Greely and nearby areas fine weather continues and health is generally good. Z F Pointer from Oskaloosa visited this week to attend Globe interests. Bellefountain youths enjoyed buggy rides and noted ripe goose eggs. Binns family delivered hogs to Fosterdale with help from John Moody Neal Heemstra and Frank Oswandile. Frank Bartlow aids John Moody with work. Mrs John Moody visited Lenard Ver Ploeg near Leighton. Mr and Mrs John Den Burger of Pella visiting their daughter Mrs Neal Heemstra. Ver Ploeg brothers hosted a Thursday party near Leighton attended by many locals. Neil Heemstra and family visiting relatives in Monroe. Andrew Ustermarkt and Verna Moody were Oskaloosa drivers Saturday. A party at Bill Johnson Saturday evening drew several young folks. Richard Thompson bought a new mower in Oskaloosa Saturday. John Karteweg of Oskaloosa visited John Moody on Sunday. Thomas Johnson and family called on the Oswandle family Sunday. Wesley Binns visited relatives in Oskaloosa Sunday. Childrens Day exercises drew a large crowd with a good program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. F. Pointer
Oskaloosa
Globe
Bellefountain
John Moody
Neal Heemstra
Frank Oswandile
Binns
Fosterdale
Frank Bartlow
Lenard Ver Ploeg
Leighton
John den Burger
Pella
Ver Ploeg
Neil Heemstra
Monroe
Andrew Ustermarkt J
Verna Moody
Bill Johnson
Richard Thompson
John Karteweg
Fidelity Trust Company of
Buffalo
N. Y
Centerville
Centerville Water Works Company
Theompany
Iowa Corporation
Trust Company
Water Works Company
Corning
Mr. Decker
Clarinda Poultry, Butter and Egg Company
Charles B. Livingston
Newton
Stouder Company
Livingston
Beatrice
Harley Scott
Leighton community notes and gatherings summary
The Ladies Aid Society held a well attended annual meeting. Arie Van Pilsum and Mrs. Overing visited Red Cloud Nebraska. A young folks gathering was held at the Ver Ploeg home. Funeral services for Mr. B. Roovaart were held in Pella with locals in attendance. Otley residents Iren e Van Haaften and Will Van Baalen visited the M De Reus home. Prof A P Kuyper and son Jean hosted at Rev Duerker's. Grace Williams and Neva Noel closed the Leighton school year with a Redman Grove picnic. Mrs. Tunis Brom is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Arie van Pilsum
Mrs. Overing
Red Cloud, Neb
Grace Wiliams
Neva Noel
Leighton School
Redman Grove
Tunis Brom
Newton Briefs Highlights From Local Visits and Events
Sally Little Beulah and Mabel Meredith of Newton returned home after visiting relatives. Francis Mann attending Pella school spends vacation with her mother. Congregational Sunday school picnic scheduled for June 15. Mrs. Artie Sparks visited her mother Mrs. Schnell of Newton, returning Saturday. Rev. Aylmore attended holiness meeting in Oskaloosa. Mrs. Rosa Deyoung visited two aunts from Oregon. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Newell last Wednesday. Sully school closed with a program by the students. praise given to teachers Miss Jennie Roten Lola Dewitt and Prof. Kelly for their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Beulah
Mabel Meredith
Newton
Artie Sparks
Schnell
Rev
Aylmore
Oskaloosa
Sully
Jennie Roten
Lola Dewitt
Kelly
O. H
Red Brush social notes and rural visitations
Mrs Daniel Sytsma visited with her sister Mrs M De Geest Wednesday. The Ladies Aid Society of the Reformed church held their annual meeting with many locals attending. Olive and Kathryn De Geest spent Monday in Oskaloosa. Plowing corn is underway across the area. Mrs J M Van De Kieft spent Friday at Pella. M Adair and family visited at Charles Van Zante home Friday and Saturday. Mary De Geest visited with daughter Mrs Ollie Milledge of Harvey Sunday. Mrs F L Wilson called at J Vanderheiden home Sunday. J C Nessaman and family visited Sunday with Frank Nessaman and family near Tracy. Sarah McCombs visited with the D Sytsma family Sunday. Cora Nessaman visited at H De Geest Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Sytsma
M. de Geest
Ladies ‘Aid Society of the Reformed Church
Olive
Kathryn de Geest
Oskaloosa
J. M. Vande Kieft
Pella
M. Adair
Charles van Zante
Mary de Geest
Ollie Milledge
Harvey
F. L. Wilson
J. Vanderheiden
J. C. Nessaman
Frank Nessaman
Tracy
Sarah McCombs
D. Sytsma
Cora Nessaman
H. de Geest
Gumption On The Farm And Field Harvest Tips
Practical farmer’s note on soil care weed control moles and harvest rules. Includes safe field practices for mowing hay curing clover and timothy and cautions about workload on family. Addresses mower maintenance and optimizing work in hot weather.
June Farm Journal Drying Hay After Rain
Next day sun will dry it in a few hours, then it can be raked into wind rows and hauled to the barn in the early afternoon, according to June Farm Journal.
Miss Mary Livingston Returns From Pella Commencement
Miss Mary Livingston returned from Pella after attending commencement exercises last Thursday morning. Miss Harriet Reitveld accompanied her, staying over Sunday. The Old Settler's Association at Lynnville reported a $45 treasury balance at their annual meeting and elected officers and vice presidents in nearby towns to boost attendance for their celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Livingston
Pella
Harriet Reitveld
Mirror
Old Settler’s Association
Lynnville
Benson
Starr
A. T. Gifford
Askaloosa
Wm. Keniworthy
Coroner rules no inquest after man's death
A man died before medical aid could reach him and the coroner decided that no inquest was necessary.
Auction Sale of Buggies at Public Auction
On Saturday June 17 A. T. Brom offers for sale two high grade Auto Seat buggies at his display room in Pella. Buy a high grade buggy at your own price. Enquire Chronicle office. tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
A. T. Brom
Fire-loving beasts and cold salamanders mythic notes
A collage of curiosities and old beliefs on fire and frost including the legendary salamander said to thrive in heat, Pliny’s ice creature, and anecdotes about a trunk porter in comic dialogue. It also covers brick tax history, the Fuller’s teazle in fabric making, and atmospheric sunset colors with a few aphorisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyprus
Pliny
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greely
Citizens National Bank
U. S
Nat’l
U.S. Treasur
Pedres
Vis
National Bank
State
Iowa
Marion
L B. H. van Spanckeren Jr
B. H. van Spanckeren Jr
H. D. Wormhoudt
J.S. Rhynsburger
G. Goedhart
Geo. J. Thomassen Notary
The
Bell Clothing House
Hinds
Faassen
den Adel Co
B. Roovaart
Roovaart
Rene van Haaften
Will van Baalen
Otley
M. de Reus
A. P. Kuyper
Jean
Sally
Francis Mann
Rosa Deyoung
Oregon
Elmer Newell
Brother Farmer
Timothy
Farm Journal
Wickersham
House
American Tobacco Company
Burns
Tennessee
Enquire Chronicle
London
Hangel
Ighgate
Hangel End
London Telegraph
USA
England
George HI
Queen Victoria
New York American
Chicago
Gerald
H.c.ver Ploeg
Robert McIntyre
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!