Local social notes from Pella and vicinity
A long list of visits and gatherings in Pella and nearby towns to honor guests and celebrate events. Families including the Vriezelaar, Rice, Woody, Rozendaal, Aalbers, De Vries, Vander Ploeg, Breed and others shared dinners, birthdays, and farewell and welcome events. Attendees traveled to and from homes in Pella, Oskaloosa, Ames, Newton, and Chariton with references to church services and a Trinity Reformed wedding in Pella. A Dragoon Trail marker dedication was postponed due to wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Heemstra
Rick Hulleman
Job Reyer
Vicki
Vance
Wm van
Arizona
Wm J. Rice
Kansas City
Mary Vander Ploeg
Peter Breed
Don Vriezelaar
Arthur Vriezelaar
Terry
Beth
James Vriezelaar
Clint
Kent
Max Tool
Debbie Reeves
Kathryn Vriezelaar
Wm. Rouw
Pella
Bob Beyer
John Vriezelaar
Susan
Arthur de Vries
Dave Vander Ploeg
Moshey
Chariton
Emma Guiles
Red Rock
Marion County Historical Society
N. Salem
Ill
England
Wagon Wheel Inn
Lincoln New Salem Enterprises
Berry Lincoln
Rutledge Tavern
Abraham Lincoln
Dragoon Trail
Blaine School House
Raymond Slocum
W. J. Rice
Arthur Vriezela
W. C. Woody
Ames
H. W.vriezelaar
Mary
Janice Marie
Bobby Fisher
J. J. Buwalda
Newton
Dingeman Verros
Maggie Eysink
Jake Rozendaal
Arthur de Vrie
Arthur
Anie de Vries
Henrietta "Wonda
Tony Rodwell
Randy
Oskaloosa
Linda
Maria Gray
Eddyville
Jennie Wonda
Issen
Nora
Jt Brannen
New York
Fred Brannen
Anie Breed
Ottumwa
Mesa
Ariz
Bob Beesley
Martha Brong
Oscar Amma
Rochester
Minn
Peoria News Highlights Grand Rapids Visitors
Mr and Mrs Thomas Vanden Bosch of Grand Rapids Michigan stayed with Rev and Mrs H Verduin over several days and returned Wednesday with Mrs Brandt the aged mother. Mrs Verduin and Mrs Vanden Bosch are sisters. Mrs Johanna Vander Waal of Pella visited June 2 weekend with her children Mr and Mrs Gilbert Vander Waal and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Vanden Bosch
Grand Rapids
Mich
H. Verduin
Brandt
Verduin
Vanden Bosch
Johanna Vander Waal
Pella
Gilbert Vander Waal
Local social notes and visits across Pella area
Harold Ozinga's favorable Iowa City check up last Thursday mentioned. Des Moines specialist treated Mrs. Bert Van Wyk on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Roose of Pella celebrated with family at a Tuesday potluck for Jim's birthday. Numerous community events include Bandstra family activities, VBS teaching, and a Back to God Hour fundraiser. Measles cases reported among several residents. Elder Vander Hart attends Synod in Grand Rapids. Visitors from the Netherlands arrive for three months at the Hoogendoorn home, and local couples share church and TV viewing moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur de Vries
Walter Steenhoek
Leighton
H.W. Vriezelanr
Mary
W. C. Woody
Monroe
Peter Breed
Kenneth Vanden Berg
Des Moines
Walter van Doorninck
Bertha Wittmer
Berta van Eckeren
Mamie Vander Ploeged
Warren van Wy Lowell
Myron van Wyk
Lowell van Wyk
Richard van Wyk
Pella
Elmer Vogel Lenora
Marcia
IJ. Buwalda
Newton
Buwalda
Sam Poortinga
MD. Hiemstra
and _C. Hiemstra
Gosselink
Mrs. Terlouw
I. Pella
Harold Ozinga
Iowa City
Bert van Wyk
M Jim Roose
Jim Roose
Herman A. de Jong
Art Hoekman
Judy Bandstra
Dick Bandstra
Scranton
Andrew Bandstra
Edgerton
Chandler
Minn
Grundy Center Hospital
Mary Beth Bandstra
al Bandstra Jr
Minnesota
Gary Nibbelink
Norma Westercamp
Harvey Blom
Verna de Jong
Sandra Hoogendoorn
Frederick Westercamp
Tom Vander Hart
Grand Rapids
Jacob van Gorp
F. de Geus
Otley
Jacob Stursma
Anthony Bokhoven
David
Carol
Reva A. Bandstras
Vander Wege
Denver
Colo
Nick Hoksbergen
Tainter
Hoksbergen
Frank Klynsma
Rev. Starrington
Chariton
Henry Vander Linden
Billy Graham
Netherlands
Henry Hoogendoorn
Verburg
Jerry Stravers
Richard van Kooten
Grace Vandraager
Knoxville woman named Heart Memorial chairman
Mrs. William Fonda of Knoxville Iowa has been named Heart Memorial Chairman for Marion County by Iowa Heart Association president Dr James W Culbertson. Her duties include receiving and acknowledging Heart Memorial contributions for the program. Also noted are brief social mentions of guests Miss Bertha Blankers of Lynden Washington visiting Sheldon Iowa and Arthur Hoekman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fonda
Knoxville
Co. Heart
Iowa
Marion County
James W. Culbertson
Iowa Heart Association
Sheldon
Bertha Blankers
Lynden
Washington
Arthur Hoekman
Marion county appoints Mrs. Fonda to Heart Association fundraising
Mrs. Fonda accepts a Marion county appointment to send funds to the Iowa Heart Association for heart research. She says honoring a loved one's memory through contribution is a positive act. Dr. Culbertson notes cardiovascular disease as the leading national killer, surpassing all other causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Man seeks answer to control a vast health problem
A historic plea argues that the magnitude of a medical issue requires an effective answer to prevent, combat, and eventually eliminate it from medical vocabulary. The statement frames a urgent public health imperative and calls for decisive action.
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social Planned at West Park
The Baptist church women plan an old fashioned ice cream social Friday June 28 in West Market Park. Serving begins 6 p m with outdoor seating. all are invited. Call MA 8 2240 to note attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
IL. W. Vriezelaar
Wm. C. Woody
Rice
Walter Vanck
Mickey
Edward Aulbers
Peggy
Matthew Olivier
Donald Olivier
Doris Franje
Mercy
Hoyt Woody
Reasner
H. W. Vrivzel
William C
Woody
Stephen Hiemstra
Oskaa
H. Wriezelaar
Peoria News
John Westercamp
Babywear
Vos Shopping
Hlewalu
Pella Floor Crafters
Hile
Kes
Vandevoorts
van Camp
Betty Crocker
Kingsford
Wrigley
Robinhood
Fleischmann
Miss Campbell
Fleishman’s Yeast
Homestyle
Brach's Candy Circus
Peanuts
Vista Pak
Minute Maid
Ltc
California
Ogc
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