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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1954

Page

12

Local Social News Highlights From Monroe Summit Township

Community notes from Monroe and Otley detail visits, hosting duties, and club activities. Marilyn Walraven led a 4-H meeting Feb 20 with muffins and grape jelly demos, fundraising for foreign students, and a county tent show planning at Otley school. Numerous visits span Vriezelaar, Vos, Hiemstra families, church events, birthday remembrances, and preparations for Missionary Sunday.

Slocum and Ver Steeg families gather in Iowa towns

Otley residents recount Sunday visits with relatives in Rock Island, Moline and Des Moines. Several Attended church with Assembly of God in Oskaloosa. Ida Redding of Dubuque spent days with sister in Oskaloosa shop trip to Des Moines. Pete Doornebal of Des Moines celebrated silver anniversary with family from Pella and Robus households. gifts included silver creamer and electric coffee maker.

George Slocum Connie Jo Tom Slocum Barbara Ann Rock Island Moline Zack Slocum Murry Steeg Carolyn Glen Des Moines Gerrit van Heukelem Pella Hattie Ver Steeg William Verwers Norman Robus Abraham Bogaard Bill Ustermarkt Franklin Brom Billie Bogard Jerry Henry Nanktgeboren Randal Allen Jake Snellers Sharon Sandra Stanley Sharel Janice Kenneth Duane Oskaloosa Grace Karr Henry Breuklander Matis Ver Steeg Louilla Neal Vanden Berg Tracy Ver Steeg Henry Ver Steeg Tracy Vanden Berg Bill Uitermarkt Evert de Vries Andrew Uitermarkt Thomas Bakker Muller

Local anniversary notices highlight multiple weddings and gatherings

Sully residents marked anniversaries with family visits and parties. Gerald and Jeannette De Kock celebrated 50 years with Lew Van Ringelestein relatives in Oskaloosa. Bernie Vos observed 20 years with relatives delivering baskets and a tray lunch. Various neighbors hosted Koffee Klatch and church events. A hospital stay, a Psalm Sing, and Foreign Missionary Month offerings were noted, with Net amounts and participants listed.

25th Wedding Anniversary Honor at Vander Zyl Home

Relatives and friends gathered at Mr and Mrs Walter Vander Zyl on Friday evening to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of the couple. A tray lunch was served to honorees and attendees including Karen Vander Zyl Willard Bosveld Rob ert Baarda Bonnie Duane Henry Van Wyk Jerry Jean and Jane Martin Van Wyk Rosalie Fern Lester Huyser and many others from surrounding families.

Gerald A. de Kock Lynnville John van Ringelestein Oskaloosa Pete Fynaardt Bernie Vos John Oltshoorn Anna Tunis Hartgers Harry Anna Mae Vernon Lambert Oltshoorn Cecelia Lucille Mia John Swank Norman Henry Oltshoorn Henry Oltshoorn, ‘Gerald, Harriet Ann, Ardella and Neela Oltshoorn Delma Gladys Janice Nancy Linda Gary Anne Oltshoorn Dorothy Marion Oltshoorn Johnny Lewis Hartgers Allen Bert Renaud Koffie Kletz Gerrit .van Norden Lane de Penning Jennie Haarselaar John Geels Oakdale Towa Andrew van Sant Donald Beerends Town City Andrew University Hospital Gerrit van Norden First Christian Reformed Church Sally Christian Reformed Church Martha Circle First Reformed Church Nelson Terpstra King Saul Donald de Jong India Joe Harthoorn India Mission Paul de Penning Jacob C. Brand Abe Vander Beck Pete van Maanen Ben Dunsbergen Henry Maasdam Leonard Maasdam Lester Huyser Bryce Macy Fred Maasdam Clarence Monsma Ted Roxendahl Nick Hokebergen Adrian Rozendaal Marvin Swank Edward Huyser Nel Henry van Wyk Vernon Huyser Ralph Vander Zy Will Jansen Gerrit Huyser Jon van Engelhoven Paul van Maaren Ralph Vander Kamp Henry Veldhuizem Leslie Vande Krol Irene Veldhuixen Camp Polk Louisiana Robert Baarda Newton Fred de Grost Bonnie Duane Prairie City Henry van Wyk Jerry Jean Jane Martin van Wyk Rosalie Fern

Christian Church Ladies Aid Meet in Galesburg

Galesburg News reports the Christian Church Ladies Aid Society held a Wednesday afternoon meeting with Mrs. Arthur Slegh presiding. Minutes, reports, devotions, readings, and prayers occupied the program, followed by a minister’s address on Why Go to Church and a luncheon with extended family and neighbors.

Turkey Dinner and Birthday at Davis Home Near Newton

Sunday a turkey dinner was held at Frank Davis' home near Newton for Mr. Sparks' birthday. Ann Hendricks spent Friday in the Fimo Gerel home in Newton, with Mrs. Gerel recuperating from a recent operation. Harry Engle and family moved Tuesday onto the late Joe Antry farm. Arthur Dearinger and Arie Vertsreeg hosted visitors Tuesday evening. Mrs. Harry Zickel called on Mrs. Melvin Schultz Friday afternoon. Georgia Hendricks and Marilyn Shnung, Drake student, spent weekend with their parents, Anne De Ping visited in Howard Dinger home Sunday.

Mise Janie van Doorninck Diane von Carl Wilson Monroe L. J. Gosselink Olla Pes John Terlouw Marilyn Walraven Dammit Strivers Ison Ehange Si Yle Otley Marilyn Alraven Lenora Marcia Logelaar Phyll Mavis van Marilyn Delos Walraven John Vriezelaar Velma Fisher Carol Vriezer Matthew Olivier Leroy Donald Elvin Marion Hiemstra Oliviers Hiemstra Everett de Vries Pella Arthur de Vries Loren West Boulder Colo H. W. Vriezelaar C. Vogelaar Elmer Vogelaar Marcia Sunernoon Rick Vogelaar Ernest Vogelaar Minle Arthur de Vriesay Kathy Jacob Vos Gerald van Houweling Pamela John Horman Howard de Prenger Beth of Leighton Arir Bobby Fisher Bobby Fisher Visited Friday Afernoon Gerrit Roorda John ‘Terlouw Ogelaar H. W. Vriexelaar Gary Schiebout Pelia Herbert van Wyk Prairie City Francis van Dusseldorp Mra Melvin Vos Jerry Kristen Inar Lee Marshall Ella Walker Vriezelaar Kathryn Vriezelaar Max Tool Henry Herwehe Grover Herwehe Newton James Vriezelaar Clint Kent Debbie Reeves Blaine Vriezelaar Warren van Wyk Lowell John Steenbock Joe. Willemsen Sandra Henry Arnold Brouwer Edward Aalbers Peggy Frank Aa Coralee Vriezela Will Rempe Max Rempe Rebecca Ralph Kruseman Leighton Gradus Vrieze Christian Church Ladies’ Aid Society Arthur Slegh Henry Peery Wilbur” Sparks Clyde Rawlins Slegh Anna Marks Beulah Hughes Dewey Ramer Anne de Penning Arthur Dearinger Harry Zickel Anna de Bruyn Francis Heemsbergen Freeman Kling Kenneth Carpenter Mamie Kling Alan Kroh Howard Dearinger Florence Oswalt Curtis Dearinger Arie de Penning J. T. Olson Bob Olson Linda Merle Zickel Clifton Zickel Tratchel Community Hospital Grinnell Alan Albee Dick Rozenberg Maxine Leon Hendricks Freddie Birkenholz Des Moines Harlan Schuring John Schuring John Gezel Ann Hendricks Georgia Donnie Ward Barbara Norma Rozenberg Frank Davis Sparks Fimo Gerel Gerel Harry Engle Fat Joe Antry Arie Versreeg

Local Farm Bureau Meeting At Burr Oak School District

The Harrison Township Farm Bureau met Thursday at Burr Oak school district home with Wag goner on the program. Refreshments followed. Edison White hosted the gathering and several local residents attended including Anna Hanstra and Johanna De Ronde visiting relatives in Michigan. Henry G. Jager attended Moody Bible Institute Founders Week in Chicago and multiple farm moves and social visits were noted among area families.

Harrison Township Burr Oak Waggoner Farm Bureau Edison White Anna Hanstra Grand Rapids Mich First Christian Reformed Church Hanstra Johanna de Ronde Jake de Ronde Eddyville Michigan Henry G. Jager Founders Moody Bible Institute Chicago D. Veldhuizen Clay Stout Ralph van Zetten Fremont van Zettens E. Klaaren van Zetten Place Jimmy Knoot G. Knoot M. Knoot Wright H. Groenendyk R. Dekker Cedar Marcia Kool Ottumwa John Kool

Lynnville hosts Jasper County School Masters meeting

On February 24 Lynnville High School teachers hosted the Jasper County School Masters gathering. Eight of the nine county high schools were represented by faculty members as they discussed coordinating activities and issues affecting all local schools.

Lynnville Jasper County

Lynnville rally tops district foes as fans celebrate

Local residents hosted visitors from multiple farms for Farm Bureau events in Grinnell and Laurel. Lynnville boys clinched the county Rock Lake and sectional titles with a 48 36 win over Sully in Newton, followed by an impromptu victory celebration at the Lynnville school house. A revival starts March 7 at the Lynnville Church of God led by Rev N A Jordan with nightly music and singing. Guests at local dinners included Mrs Finis Allee Mrs Vina Re naut and Mrs Nellie Warbel along with Casey, Dunsbergen and Conn families. Sam Montgomery of Seattle visited his ailing mother Mabel Montgomery and then returned home.

Lynnville Edward Scoville Brinkley Christian Church of Newton Scoville Lynnville Pta Roberta Wagaman Barbara Evans Lynnville High School Kellogg Earl Macy H. E. Augustine Des Moines Charles Ours Creston Cornie Dunsberg St. Francis Hospital Grinnell Carna Jo Charles Renaud Killduf Vina Renaud James Terlouw Finis Allee Lynnx Rock Lake Sully Newton D. D. Leonhart Lynnville-Sully Church of God At Sei Ices N. A. Jordan Jordan Ensley South Carolina Carl V. Jay Harold Taylor Guthrie Center Sam Montgomery Seattle Washington Mabel Montgomery Montgomery

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