Nearby Towns News Roundup Reflects Community Life
A long list of local events fills the Sully area notes: seminary guest Roels stays at the Christian Reformed parsonage to lead services for ten weeks. multiple visitors and marriages at local churches. several weddings set for June and early summer with ministers from Bozeman and other towns. births, baptisms, and anniversaries noted. civic, school and alumni activities planned with details on dates and venues. obituaries mark the passing of Mrs. Effie Castorf and longtime residents. community organizations continue missionary and social gatherings at Sully and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Roels
Grand Rapids
Christian Reformed Church
Roels
Tunis Runia
Bigelow
Minn
Gerrit Vander Weerdt
Runia
Vander Weerdt
Ralph de Vr
Sully
Donna Vander Pol
Everett Vander Pol
Duane Dean Brand
Jacob C. Brand
First Reformed Church
Charles Stoppers
Ozarks
Nellie de Jong
Bethel Christian Reformed Church
Oskaloosa
John Olthof
Florida
Nikkel
Lynnwood
Effie Castorf
Skiff Hospital
Newton
Carleton Rohr
St. Andrews
Norfolk
Nebr
Chicago
Ray Vande Krol
Ruth Circle
Rienk Zylstra
Jane Schuring
Sharon Tuinstra
Elizabeth Verhey
Ronald van Weelden
Leonard de Vries
Marvin Goodyk
Phillip
Flag Day and Community News Watch Friday Festivities
Friday June 14 1957 marked Flag Day with flags displayed around town. Social notes cover Norma Jean Bricker shower at Mrs Anne Boat formerly Alveretta Venden Berg and visits by Joy and Lloyd to Nebraska and Ellsworth family. local residents Toddlers and neighbors attend dances, Rotary banquet, and church/club events. Rain totals noted with several fractional inches over days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie
Columbus Street
Norma Jean Bricker
Joy
Lloyd
Nebraska
Ellsworth
Columbus, Junction
Skinny
Moberly
Louie Amedo
Park Hammers
J. L. Templeton
Hammers
Iowa City
William
United States
Park
FSA
Dwight Harvey
Dr. Roberts
Knoxville
Berlin Balland
Renee
Darlene Karr
Freda Clark
Darlene
Roy
Bill Karr
Marvel Daniels
Jewish Community Center
8Th and Forest
Des Moines
Pamela Rickabaugh
Vernon
Dorothy
Pella
Otley Social Notes Highlight Family Shower And Local News
The Otley group gathered for Jeanie’s shower with many relatives present including Alveretta, Alpha Van Den Berg, and Kate Van Hemert among others. Gifts were varied. Norma and Darlene won prizes in games. Lunch featured open faced cheese sandwiches, ice cream, and cake. Absent friends sent gifts, and Templeton children sold 75 rabbits, with ten baby pigs planned. Local items include river bottom land clearing by Kenneth Kuiper, a tractor accident that killed a 12 year old on John Slykhuis farm, and REA meter issues at Dick Kuiper’s. Roy and Nell Bundy travel in Canada. Purl and Marjorie Van Hemert visit Clear Lake. Arthur Waardhuizen helps with field days. Katherine teaches Bible school in Otley. 144 pupils attend with Friday program to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanie
Alveretta
Alpha van den Berg
Gertrude Hoksbergen
Delos van den Berg
Derky Waardhuizen
Kate van Hemert
Mary Jane van Sittert
Otley
Jane Ann
Martha
Joe
Alice Templeton
Sharon
Susan Karr
Templeton
Dwight Harvey
Dick Kuiper’s
Rea
Roy
Nell Bundy
Canada
Purl
Marjorie van Hemert
Clear Lake
Arthur Waardhuizen
Son
Art
Oskaloosa
Katherine
Bible School
Ellen Karr
Short notes from Moravia and surrounding towns
The column samples daily life across Iowa and Missouri regions. Mentions include caregiving in Moravia, Missouri rainfall delaying corn and soyplanting, the Muilenberg family moving to an apartment, Neal Werts stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, visits to relatives in Woodburn and Des Moines, knee injuries and ushers at Hoyt Sherman, Carrie Patterson’s Iowa return and Fair Store work in Knoxville, Wabash railway crews and vacation relief, hospital stay of Teen Haning, and mentions of blooming roses near Indianola and Liberty Corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Missouri
Billy Jim Muilenberg
Karr
Neal Werts
Ft. Leonard Wood
Ellen
Doris Lee
Delight
Kate
Runnells
Joy
Lloyd
American Legion Auxiliary
Ethel Hart
Loa
Gurney Marquis
Woodburn
Iowa
Darlene Karr
Marty
Des Moines
Kathy
Hoyt-Sherman Place
Tribune
Carrie Patterson
New York City
Knoxville
Sam Nichols
Schultz
Seaion
Teen Haning
Sam
Wabash Extra
Cordova
Blaine
Indianola
Joe Templeton
Mr. van Arkel
Denny Arment
Edgar
Gertrude Willemsen
Pella
Frank Ryken
Liberty Corner
Mary Katherine Templeton leaves for Minneapolis for three months
Mary Katherine Templeton departed for Minneapolis last Wednesday to work for three months. In the front yard we rescued a sparrow found with a tiny bird in its mouth and warmed it indoors before releasing it. Freda Clark and Elaine visited Bill Karr's, sewing this week with Mrs Ballard and Renee also present. Master Thomas Line and Uncle Log unloaded anhydrous and helped build cement walks east of Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Katherine Templeton
Minneapolis
Spot
Freda Clark
Elaine
Bill Karr
Urge Vacationers Leave No Welcome Signs for Burglars
Des Moines Iowa More than 1500 U S homes will be burglarized each 24 hours during July and August according to the FBI This figure prompted J B Steiner business manager of the Iowa State Sheriffs Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
U. S
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. B. Steiner
Iowa State Sheriffs’ Association
Amazing chemical for septic tanks promises easy cleaning
It claims to avoid pumping by using LILL MAK'S SEPTIKLEENER to remove roots grease paper sludge and organic matter. No tank shutdown needed and a cleaner tank in 24 hours. See Paardekooper's Ideal Pharmacy MA 8-2333 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillmak
Septikleener
Lillenmak
Paardekooper
Tips to Foil House Prowlers While You’re Away
Neighbors are advised to lock homes during vacations, suspend mail and deliveries, and have trusted neighbors watch properties. Do not leave cash or valuables at home and secure all windows and doors. Call MA 8-2240 with news.
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van Norden
Case van Norden
Carol
Gennie
Jimmy van Norden
Clifford Anthony
Michel
Hubert Struik
Henry van Norden
Zelda
Roger
Wm. van Norden
Lowell Vande Lune
Bernard Lindsey
Lynda
Otis Lindsey
Ottumwa
Skeeter
Sully Christian School
Debbie Swank
Harry de Jong
Henry Swank
Pamela
Connie
Martha’ Shores
Norma Lynn van Wyk
Norman van Wyk
J. Geels
Bozeman
Mont
Skiff
Edna Vande Krol
Sully Gospel Hall
Italy
Glenn’ Vande Krol
Sharon Vannooy
Waldo Vannooy
Clarence Renaud
Dean
Wilburn van Wyk
Virgil Kooistra
Catherine Kooistra
William Veldhuizen
Pearl Puder
Milo Vande Krol
Oskaloo
Marvin Baarda
Earl Vande Krol
Gerrit Vande Krol
Harold Vande Krol
Glenn Vande Krol
William Baarda
Roy Vande Krol
Shirley Vander Wilt
Darlene Vande Krol
Dorothy Vande Krol
Gerrit Vander Pol
Connie van
Rev. C. Stoppels
Sully News
Mrs
Tunis Blom
Spe
Klyn Tire Service
Washington Street
Roy Karr
J. Clair van
Philco
Thedan
Theradan
Bristol
Thomassen
Sgoo
Steiner
Towans
Sheriff's Office
Liter’s Cleaners
Manning Bowman
General Electric
Chelsea
C.F.M
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