News From Nearby Towns And Rural Communities
Residents from Pella and surrounding areas report a week of illness with flu and a sprained ankle. Family visits span Grand Fork Dakota to Oskaloosa, with weddings, hospital stays, and new arrivals noted. Several local folks travel, recover, or resume duties at work and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Vander Kolk
Nelson Vos
John Clyde Robus
Pella
Peter Vos
Myron van Wyk
Tew
Muller
Mies Freda Tukker
Art Ustermarkt
Ar Mollenaar
Grand
Community Notes From Monroe and Des Moines Gatherings
Local column highlights last week in Monroe with visits to Mt. Ayr and Des Moines. Families entertained and guests included Crane, Bronson, Vriezelaar, and Walker households. Notable movements include the Mark I Shaw farm occupancy and multiple family dinners. The Gospel Four Quartet set to perform March 14 at Monroe High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Vriezelaar
Glenn
McConoghey
Mt. Ayr
Herman Fennema
Carroll Crane
Bertha Crane
Ray Valentine
Dan Cook
Des Moines
Ronnie Bronson
Baby
Arthur Vriezelaar
Chas. Roger
Billy Conn
Milo
Carl
Leland Clement
John Walker
Clarence Walker
Forrest Walker
Lillian Birkenhola
Monroe
Rt. F. Crow
Des Moine
J. W. Berkenbosch
E. M. Sokol
Chicago
Ammer
Wm. Anmer
Oscar Aminijean
Howard North
Ralph Masters
Orval Masters
R. V. McKeever
Forrest Willeut
Knoxville
Burton Zerley
Jacque
Newton
Loren Rickabaugh
Ralph Warner
Elmer Williams
F. A. Whitted
Norman
Bob Ross
Willard Wilson
L. D. Anderson
Iowa City
Gospel Four
Monroe High School
Summit News items from Summit area social and events
Mrs H W Vriezelaar ill with mumps. Mr and Mrs Dave Vander Ploeg and John visited Knoxville for Marion County sheepmen meeting where C W McDonald spoke. Births: Judy Kay Nunnikhoven Feb 28 OsKaloosa hospital. Judith Ann Van Zee born March 6 Pella to Mathilda Jabaai and Albert Van Zee. Families visit and community notices across Pella Knoxville Oskaloosa Newton and Den Otter areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Vriezelaar
Dave Vander Ploeg
Switz
Henry Versycurt
HW. W. Vriezelaar
John
Knoxville
Marion County
C. W. McDonald
Ames
Frank Aalbers
Everett Vanden Berg
Pella
Gradus Klein
H. W. Vrielaar
Pella Horse and Mule Breeders Association
Mary Vriezelun
Summit School
Judy Kay
Joe Nunnikhoven
Oskaloosa
Albert van Zee
Judith Ann
Mathilda Jabaai
van Zee
Henry Ver Voort
Vern Hevlin
Marion Schippers
John den Otter
Newton
H. Ver Woert
Martha Carol
Glen
Jake Ver Woert
Sully News brief highlights weddings and visits
W Renaud of Des Moines stayed with his ill mother Mrs C J Renad. Mrs Vander Kamp had her tonsils removed. Mrs Minnie Veldhuizen visited her granddaughter in Sully. Families shared time at Lake Elscott. Harry Renaud was ill with possible pneumonia. Eleanor Hunziker wed Wilbur Rozendaal in a double ring ceremony on Feb 28 at First Reformed parsonage. The reception followed at the bride’s home. couple to live near Sully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Renaud
Des Moines
C. J. Renad
Paul Vander Kamp
Minnie Veldhuizen
Ward Williams
Ralph Carlson
Ronnie
Judy
Joe Baarda
Robby
Lake Elscott
Harry Renaud
Liscou
Eleanor Hunziker
Fred Hunziker
Wilbur Rovendaal
Peter Rozend
Arthur Bennick
Sully
Marion ,Terlouw
Mitchellville
Isabelle Terlouw
Pella
John O. Ter-louw
Fred de Jong
Wm. de Penning
Lowell Northcutt
A.C. Bent
Lane Mansham
Psalm Singers
Se van Dyk
van Dyk
M Dick
Win. Dieleman
Maus Rozenboom
L. W. de
Tony de Koem Vanden Berg Sunmony
Tracy News Update From Pella Community Meetings
Peter Groenendyk and Arie Engbers attended class meetings in Pella on Tuesday and Wednesday. Several locals joined a golden wedding anniversary for John and Hoksbergen on Wednesday. The Hoksbergen family visits, hospital care for Duane Henry, and flu illness affecting Rev De Leeuw are noted. Various church groups met and Tracy High School students attended Des Moines state tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Groenendyk
Arie Engbers
Pella
de Leeuw
Dick Groenendyk
Henry Roozeboom
Tunis Hoksbergen
John Hoksbergen
Isaac Hoksbergen
Marjorie
Marvin Roozeboom
H. G. Roozeboom
Gerrit Roozeboom
Oskaloosa
Duane Henry
E. L. Vander Linden
Abram Bos
Women’s Christian Edification League
Ladies Aid
Christian Reformed Church
C. J. van Arkel
Tracy High School
Des Moines
Christian Reformed
Local Social News From Galesburg Area Events
Galesburg News reports Sunday visits to the Toell Carpenter and Mane Schou homes. Community members include K Carpenter, Mrs Lester Hendricks, Mrs James DePenning, Mrs Freeman Kling, and many Newton Monroe area visitors. The Ladies Aid met for an all day session with a potluck lunch and quilting. Mrs Ela Terpstra returns home from Santa Barbara after a stay with relatives. Mrs Margaret Schnug celebrated her 80th birthday with family in Monroe and nearby towns. Several family gatherings and visits are noted, including the Hoekstra and De Bruyn families, with influenza recovery in Pella and various trips to Des Moines, Manchester, and Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Carpenter
Lester Hendricks
Aria
Chan and
Leon
Toell Carpenter
James de Penning
Freeman Kling
Oakley Poorstings
Newton
Mes
del Elscott
Eldred Schou Ani
Near
Monroe
Mane Schou
Sunda
Earl Coaks
Hazel Clausen
Martin Terpstra
Eba Poortinga
Joe Kaldenberg
Des Moines
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Aid Room
Ela Terpstra
Santa Barbara
Calif
Dorothy Terpstra
Margaret Schnug
Eldred Schnug
Will Ver Steel
Wilbur Ver Steeg
Denny
Kenneth Carpenter
Karla Kay
Dennis
Locil Carpenter
Maggie Dearinger
Roy Dearinger
Karl de Bruyn
Manchester
Iowa
Carl de Bruyn
Kenneth Caryler
Peoria News Social Visits and Hospitalization
Mr and Mrs Melvin Dear were Newton callers Tuesday. Several local residents including Miss Anna Vander Molen and Mrs Cecil Vander Molen visited homes Thursday evening and Tuesday. Mrs Bastian Vander Wilt entered Mahaska hospital last week and will undergo surgery this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard J. Roose
Melvin Dear
Newton
F. Klynsma
Marcia
Bertha Ver Meer
Mac Ruth Stursma
Anna
Rachel
Martens Vander Melen
John Vos
Dickie de Goey
Robert de Goey
Wm. de Goey
A. H. Roose
Gerrit Klyn
Monroe
Cecil Vander Molen
Anna Vander Molen
A.T. Ver Meer
Vernon van Ec
Melvin Deur
Bastian Vander Wilt
Mahaska Hospital
Cordova News Briefs Roundup From Otley To Pella
Cordova notices illness moves, moving into Red Rock and Otley school events. Frank Adams taken to Des Moines hospital after a fire setback. Visser family updates include goiter operation recovery and new baby named Visser. Local birthdays and anniversaries noted for Stravers and Steenhoek families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Karr
Tony
Hill
Flago
Frank Adams
Des Moines
Carroll de Heer
Joe Templeton
Harold Harvey
Harriet Visser
Knoxville
May van Hemert
Visser
Red Rock
Caroline
Patric Israel
Red Rock House
Otley School
Lan Conley
Field Representati
Iowa Horse and Breeders
Aid
Ds Wing
Lis
Frank
Lavon Pearson
Amos Jones
Grace Carter
Kenneth Richerd
Delno Chambers
Louie Carter
John Martin
Cecil Hodges
Henderson Reese
Jacob Aalbers
Monument Sales’ Company
Pella
Cordova
Summit Township
Otley Wednesdaay
Mary Kurr
Ted Battery
Fair Oaks
Clyde Karr
Clyde
Betxy
Moomaw
Griffith Mikes
Prairie City social notes and obituaries in brief
Prairie City and surrounding area report several local happenings. Tad Long and Dirk Schakel deaths are noted with limited funeral details. Community members attend classes, visit neighbors, and celebrate a 76th birthday for A. Steenhoek. Auke Vande Lune and others share visits, farm sales occur near Prairie City, and a Prairie City High School program features a Pella male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenrietta M. Steenhock
Hessel Bakker
Edgerton
Minnesota
D. J. van Ryswyk
Arnold
Andrew Slings
Vella
Prairie City
Tad Long
WH. J. Kuizema
Tim Plate
Pella
Wick Ellis
Mamie Lanch
Auke Vande Lune
Jake Vander Leest
Monroe
A. A. Steenhoek
Koen Vander Leest
Sarah van Ryswyk
Henrietta M. Steenhoek
Messrs
Vander Ark
Ver Meer
van Englehoven
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Otley News
Dakota
Dauhter
Arnold Melenaar
Sharon Kay
Saul Deen
Thi
Ril Vitenmarkt
Gerrit Vitenmarky
Near Pella
Aart
Pelle
Uitermarkt
Ane
Cornie Kl
Art Uitermarkt
Charles Vander Koll
Abraham Su
Dick Vitermarkt
Andrew Tit
Georges
Dau Gerrit Vande Geest
Sanford Warren
Leighton
Var Honten
Sieouney
Andrew Uiternkirt
Gene. Koons
Doris Jean
Kansas
Zack Slocum
Koons
Des
John Shultz
Collins
Chik” Carnahan
Dunreath
Max. Carn
Cink
Kathryn Tukker
B.J. Erlandsen
Freda Tukker
A. B.C
Klyn Bros. Hatchery
Main
Pella, Iowa
P. R. van Gorp
Bennett
Feragen Dynamometer
Hagen
North Main
Monroe News
Summit News
Penning
Gamble
Lynnville
Montezuma Renderers
Dept
Aarl
Sully News
Douglas
California
Gerrit Hol
Wm. Branderhorst
Luke Vander Melen
New Sharon
Tunis
Hekshergen
Kathryn
Dunetta
Bert Heksbergen
Tracy News
Green Colonial Furnace
Galesburg
Peoria News
Joode Insurance Agency
Washington St
Tle Rock
Ark
Will de Goey
Henry van Haaften
John D. Stravers
Prairie City News
Johns-Manville Rock
BEN Hoeksema
United States
Conrad Vander Leest
West First Street
Monumental Sales & Mfg. Co
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Fowler Telephone Company
Oil Association
Pillsbury
Pillbury
Pillsbury’s
Trumbull
Co-op
WY H.p
Co-Op Tires
Colfax Sales Company
Colfax
Bell and Clippinger
First National Bank of
Earl Shields
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