Nearby Towns and Rural Community News Notes
News from Jam-Blackman Rawlings Wyoming and Merle Heywood visiting Jess Heywood home. Ray Kingery family moved to new home near Columbia. Lee Anderson with shingles, John Amos home Sunday dinner. Rev B V Goad preached at Coal Ridge and stayed for dinner at Jess Heywood home. John Amos Eli Poffenbarger and Mrs Burch in Oskaloosa Saturday. Ruby Vander Werff daughter of Neal Vander Werff wed March 5 in Newton with Des Moines Mr Boat sister of the bride. Neighbors hosted a party at Vander Werff home Saturday evening. Mr Shrader and wife to farm near Knoxville. Neal Vander Werff family at Harold Fisk home Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jam — Blackman
Sonrv
Rawlings
Wyoming
Sives
Merle Heywood
Jess Heywod
Ray Kingery
Columbia
Lee Anderson
John Amos Hom
B. V. Goad
Coal Ridge
Jess Heywood
John Amo
Eli Poffenbarger
Mrs Burch
Ruby Vander Werff
Neal Vander Werff
Man
Neton
Ruby
Newton
Louis van Vark
Henry Vander Werff
Arie Ver Steeg
George Peery
Peter Zickel
Frank Zickel
Killduff
Herman van Veen
William Van Arkel funeral in Oskaloosa celebrates life
Mrs. John Elscott and family attended the funeral of Harry Van Arkel in Oskaloosa on Tuesday. Several relatives and friends gathered, while others tended ill relatives and moved to new farms in nearby areas. Descriptions note wedding news, family visits, farm work, and local moves, with Mrs. Beason and Miss Williams among those mentioned.
Community Dinners and Social Gatherings Across Local Homes
Neighbors hosted multiple cooperative suppers at various homes including the Gary Vande Haar residence and the Van Zuuk and Van Roekel homes. Attendees included local families from Pella and surrounding areas, with a World Day of Prayer event at the Reformed church and a guest list featuring Schilder, Vander Linden, Van Zonk, and many others.
Community notices from Otley area visitations and illnesses
Neighbors gathered at multiple homes around Otley and nearby towns for social visits Monday through Saturday. The Westra family moved to a new home near Pella. Walter Van Der land delayed moving due to small pox. The first scarlet fever case appeared at Nick Schuring’s home. Several families visited Gradus Klein, Vanden Berg, Kuiken, and Verwers homes, with others attending a horse sale in Albin and a trip to Oskaloosa for a surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
den Besten
Otley
S. H. Kenning
Neal Kuiken
Jacob
Jasper de Raad
Arthur
Tone van Zee
Albin
William Zegers
Ervie
Willie
Jim Vander Leest
Gradus Klein
John Vanden Berg
W. H. Verwers
Sully
John Bloodsworth
C. J. Kuiken
Rose
Soyce
Delbert
Westra
Pella
Walter van Derland
S. H. Keuning
Lewis de Vries
Pete Vanden Berg
Wm. Zegers
Henry van Zee
W.H. Verwers
Nick Schuring
Hendreka
Alice
Willard
Arvin
Virgil Klein
Zegers
Ben Verwers
Kellogg
Oskaloosa
Vos
Vander Werff family and neighbors visit Newton area
Rose Hill and nearby residents share visiting hours with Neal Vander Werff family in Newton and multiple local relatives including Van Vark Ver Steeg Van Veen and Zickel households. Anniversaries and moving help appear among Sunday and Thursday gatherings with extended family from Pella Monroe and Killduff areas.
Otley Social News Details Visits And Gatherings
Otley residents shared visits across Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Des Moines Knoxville and Pella with relatives and friends. gatherings included a surprise birthday party for Frank Aalbers and multiple families hosting or visiting in Otley and nearby towns.
Mrs Jennie De Vries remembered in the community
The obituary note identifies Swank as Mrs Jennie De Vries and mentions plans by Lewis to launch an oil station at the Ver Heul garage. The items reflect local figures and a forthcoming business project in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swank
Jennie de Vries
Lewis
Ver Heul
Local social notes and community gatherings in Sully area
Sully and Mrs Peter Vander Geest and others met relatives in Monroe last Thursday. Residents visited hospital patient Edward Shutts in Oskaloosa on Wednesday afternoon. Martha Circle members met at Mrs R A De Jong home last Thursday with two new members, a vocal duet, and missionary article. Multiple visits to and from Leighton Pella near Grinnell and Kilduff were noted. A marriage at the Community church parsonage united the Kruseman couple as a farming pair near Sully. Numerous local residents visited, traveled, and hosted gatherings through the week including church group meetings, guest visits, and family dinners. William Rozendaal's illness remained stable. school staff changes and meal events were reported. A large list of visits, moves, and social events filled the week in the Sully vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Vander Geest
R. Dieleman
Erma’ Jean
Neal Vander Leest
Monroe
Herman de Penning
Larry
Vivian Shutts
Oskaloosa
Edward Shutts
Mercy Hospital
R. A. de Jong
Martha Circle Society
Donald de Jong
Ray Rees
Fred Maasdam
Arthur Vander Pol
Hay van Wyk
Misertrude van Roekel
Dulce
New Mexico
de Prenger
Ernest de Cook
Marilyn
John Vander Linden
Anita
Dingeman de Prenger
Leighton
John Klei
Pella
Dick Baa
Grinnell
Will van Sant
Kilduff
Margaret Briggs
Dor
Cedar Falls
Milo Kruseman
Everett Kruseman
Community Church
Ed Thompson
Emma Kruseman
Sully High School
William Sjaardema
Stoffel Huyser
Margaret
Louise Conover
Penn College
Walton Conover
Maggie Walster
A. de Vries
Pellay
William Rozendaal
de Vries
Walster
Leslie Vander Krol
Near Tainter
Jake Bruxvoort
Oscar Holdsworth
League For Service
Reformed Church
Everett Kruman
Henry van Roekel
Mexico
Simon Vander Pol
F. F. de Jong
Harry Terpstra
M. de Zwarte
Lane de Penning
Will de Penning
Peter Rozendaal
A. T. Vander Beek
Clifford de Jong
Des Moines
Vera van Wyle
Cornelius Bode
Ch Polk
Gladys Howell
Bode
Ada Woods
Mr. Polk
Trevi
Charles Roten
Niewland
Peoria
Ray van Rees
A.W. Wilander
Vernon
Clarence van Rees
Geenen
Wilanders
Lane Dunnink
Isaac Howard
Vis
Marjorie Willemsen
Tunis Hartgers
Elizabeth Igers
Newton
Henry Willemsen
Beatrice
Agnes
Jeff Willemsen
Taintor
Jon Oddy
Ottumwa
Focal Crewmery
Oddy
Bent
Isine Mathe Harper
Hspital
Detroit
St of Gladys
Maggie van Zee
Andy Vander Wilt Sr. Brown
Polly
Loren Shutts
Loren Eldridge
John Eldridge
Raymond and
Phyllis
Don Miller
Reasnor
Bert Shutts
Percy McCarl
C. C. Eldridge
Leland
Case van Kooten
Case van Dyk
Ben van Dyk
Jake van Dyke
Peter de Kruyff
Guert
Cornelia
Gertrude van Dyk
Wilburn van W
Arnold Hiemstr
Otley
M Pete Klooster
Christian Reformed Aid
Porterville Family Observes 11th Anniversary Quietly
Porterville residents commemorate the 11th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Koen Verrips on Tuesday March 8 quietly at home. The couple recalled the mild damp weather of the time they moved to their current residence near the Gerrit De Wild family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham de Zwarte
Marvin
Henry H. van Dene
Donald Rebertus
John Rebertus
Koen Verrips
Gerrit de Wild
Elsie van
New Washer Claims Safe Gentle Clothes Cleaning
An aluminum pump circulates hot suds to wash clothes without an agitator. The Coronado Wader-Flex washer uses soap and water only, offering gentle cleaning that leaves fabrics soft and fluffy with minimal wear. Gamb le Store in town acts as local agent, selling several units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate
Gamble Store
Coronado
Local families gather in De Zwarte and Van Den Baard homes
A series of social visits describes Mr. and Mrs. Henry De Jong and others visiting in the De Zwarte, Van Dene, Van Den Baard, and related households. Events include illnesses such as scarlet fever and multiple Sunday and weekday calls, with Minnie De Zwarte and relatives hosting guests across towns near Pella.
Nibbelink Blom Wedding in Peoria Home
Henry Nibbelink and Nellie Blom united in marriage at the bride's father's home with Rev. D Moitenga officiating. Wm Nibbelink family moved to Pella. Lewis Vander Molen and his father visited Lambert at Mercy hospital in Oskaloosa. medical issues involve gallstones for Mrs Roose and hospital plans for Carl Vander Linden in Rochester Minnesota with accompanying family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Nibbelink
Wm. Nibbelink
Nellie
John Blom
D. Moitenga
Pella
Lewis Vander Molen
BR. Vander Molen
Rochester
Minn
More Pep for Pigs Boosts 1938 Pig Crop Survival
Livestock authorities warn one third of spring baby pigs may die before suckling ends. A campaign in ten major hog states urges farmers to use simple preventive measures, clean housing, and early movement to reduce losses from starvation exposure cannibalism and common diseases like bull nose scours and enteritis.
Raising Pigs on Clean Pasture Promotes Growth
Raising pigs on clean pasture helps avoid worm infestations and supports quicker growth. Around weaning time, vaccinate all pigs against dhot and then place them on a careful balanced feeding program. Our Want Ads bring results.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Elscott
Jennie
Ellen
Grace
Harry van Arkel
John de Jong
Ernest Shutts
Martin Hill
Laverne
Perry
Raymond Garner
Marshall Meredith
Byaymond Garner Evert Vander Pol
Walter Hill
Denniston
Partridge
Jessie Hill
Gladys Williams
Harry Williams
Neil Reason
Methodist
Eastman
Montezuma
Harry Wileliams
Frank Beason
Beason
Lynnville High School
Milo de Jong
Galesburg
Gary Vande Haar
Walter Steenhoek
Betty Joyce
William Kempe
Max
Eunice
William van Heukoom
S. de Kock
Harriet Schilder
Mary Lois van Zonk
D. Flietstra
Christian Rench Church
M. M. de Reus
Burlington
Riley Glendening
Hl. M. Rempe
John den Hartog
Lou van Roekel
Rena Meppelink
van Roekel
Helen Vander Linden
Enfield
H. W. Vander Linden
Julianne Flietstra
Peter Groenendyke
Franees van Maanen
William van Maanen
J. Schut
Fifield
Rose Hill
Arthur Weaver
Cedar Rapids
Wm. Roush
Gloria
Roush
Garland Ruby
Bernice
C. H. Borg
Wm. Harvey
Tom Slocum
Knoxville
Albert de Joode
Dow Poortinga
G. Zandstra
Frances
Dorcas Society of the Reformed Church of
Gerrit Vink
M. C. van Hemert
Gerrit Aalbers
Frank
Gus Heeren
Robert Dennis
Dennet
Neal Hiemstra
Oliver
White Way Auto Co
Messrs. Lindquist
Foley Factory
Eli Hollebrands
Rouw
Leon Wielaard
L. Rus
A. A. Ver Meer
Morris Ver Meer
Eli Kolenbrander
M Gerrit
Wertus Hoste
John Griffioen
Rayford Meredith
Donald
Dennis
Joyce
Bernice Renaud
Hl. Jansen
Souther
Dennis Meredith
Mrs
Lane Dunnick
Mr Everett Willemsen
Rell Verners
Grover Vi
Lynnville
Porterville
Henry van Essen
John de Zwarte
John Robertus
Genie van den Baard
M. A. de Zwarte
Lois
Marvin de Zwarte
Cornelia van Dene
Aber van den Berg
Dolores Joy
C. Hackett
Murray Sytsma
Cornice van den Baard
Marion Monster
Goimore Kamerick
Sargent Feed
John Wynberg
Marion County State Bank
Pella National Bank
L. F. Bousquet
Marion County Treasurer
Arcus
Middle West
Franklin Street
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