Obituary notes and local happenings from Cordova area
William Riley Karr was born near Eaglesville Missouri on April 18 1869 and died March 12 1952 at his son Roys home in Cordova Town at age 82 years 10 months 23 days He married J Talbot on Oct 18 - passed away Feb 24 1928 He lived with Roy since then leaving three children Roy Cordova Rosa Mrs Earl Rickabaugh Flagler Clyde near Otley and eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Also survives four brothers and other relatives The family expresses thanks to neighbors and friends for help and flowers At Red Rock church the funeral was March 15 1952 with burial in Karr Cemetery East of Cordova Paul M Hann D D minister Blessing by Bybee and Davis Pallbearers were nephews Herman Leland Frank Raymond Lloyd Harold Karr Two songs were sung by Mrs Charles Hodgson and Lloyd Karr with Mrs Cecil Price as pianist The piece notes pioneer life in a sod house on the Kansas prairie and transport by tractor and trailer to the cemetery due to impassable roads Other items report Doris Kaldenberg died of a heart attack Bert Barnes father died in Knoxville and Clyde Finarty funeral held March 15 1952 Also mentioned are local school and community notices including Measles outbreaks and various visits and illnesses The column closes with a note about the Summit school vacation and general community updates
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William Riley Karr
Eaglesville
Missouri
Roy
Cordova
J Talbot
Rosa
Earl Rickabaugh
Flagler
Clyde
Otley
Matthew Karr
Polly Wilbur Karr
Corda
Burt
Fred
Loren
Knoxville
Marion County
Texas
Kansas
Bybee
Davis
Red Rock
Karr
Cordorva
Paul M. Hann
Methodist
Herman
Leland
Frank
Raymond
Lloyd
Harold Karr
Charles Hodgson
Lloyd Karr
Cecil Price
Delight Wing
W. R
Kansas Prairie
de Heer
Doris” Kaldenberg
Bert Barnes
Sovilla
Clarence
Hazel Bricher
Ivan Kaldenberg
Colorado
John Clark
Des Moines
Dwight Deitrick
Oskaloosa
John van Hemert
Claud Spencer
Mary Louise Karr
Boyd
Dave Baumgardner
Pleasantville
Twp
Doris
Hugh Templeton
Martin Conrey
Grifith Mikesell
Arthur Nichols
Fifield
Norman Robus
C. O
Sophie Ellen
Oakaloosa
Charles Vander Kolk
William Verwers
Marion Verwers
Leonard Verwers
James Roorda
Monroe
David Vos
Hattie
Mr. Barnes
Louilia
Carl Fraken
R. J. Peckhan
Winnie Breen
Christina Louwsma
Raymond Robus
Co-Op Farm Service
Savery Hotel
Catherine ‘Stoll
Jerry
Maxwell Carnahan
T. H. Kaldenberg
First Reformed Church
Pella
Oakwood
John Klaaren
Otley Reformed
Clyde Karr
Karr Ca
Missionary Society of the
Wayne Angove
Robert Schwab
Janie Marie
Beacon
Charles Johnson
Jack Longdon
Henry Glenn
Agency
Wayne Angoye
Larry
Linda
Arvin
James Hunt
Andrew Ustermarkt
Co-op
Pella Shower Honors Mrs Vos and Infant Marla Ruth
Mrs Wr D Vos and infant Marla Ruth of Pella were honored at a Tuesday shower hosted by Mrs J F Hiemstra and others in Pella. Guests included Wesley and Robert Fisher and many Voss relatives, with gifts and refreshments for Marla Ruth.
Oskaloosa Club Luncheon Honors Birthday Guest
Mrs Letta Votan hosted the Lafalot Club Friday at 1 PM for Mrs J H Wilhite in her home. The table featured St Patrick green and yellow roses with a birthday cake. Eighteen members attended with guests including Mrs J E Gaston and others. Local visitors also called and hosted meals followed by musical numbers and duets by Vander Wilt and Beach.
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Letta Votan
Lafalot Club
J. H. Wilhite
St. Patrick's
G. Merkle
Carrie Hoffman
J. E. Gaston
Berty Vander Wil
Marion de Penning
Otley
Harold de Penning
Ralph Lewis
Pekin
Henry. Grootwell
Jacob Grootwell
Otley News brief highlights from Vander Kolk family era
Otley notes express sympathy to several local families including Vander Kolk Verwers Barnes and Kaldenberg with funeral and burial details in Pella and Oakwood. Mentions visits from Des Moines Newton Colfax and Grand Forks residents, church activities, packing tea for Pel la Classis, and outages of health and travel among residents.
Birthday dinner honors Vander Kolk in Pella home
Charles Vander Kolk attended a birthday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Robus and their sons in Pella on Sunday. John Vink from Holland, with business in nada, spent the past week with Hivunele and aunt. Mr and Mrs Bill Van Wely and Mr and Mrs Harry Uitermarkt share family news as Uitermarkt welcomes a baby boy and his grandmother comes to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
Mandates
Charles Vander Kolk
Raymond Robus
Pella
John Vink
Holland
Nada
Hivunele
Bill van Wely
Harry Ustermarkt
Martin Denninger
Harry Zickel
Merle Zickel
Kathy
Clifton Zickel
Elizabeth Oliver
John de Cook
Darrell de Bruyn
Larry Sunday
John van Veen
Richard Sukkel
Sukkel
Kenneth Carpenter
Dennis
Karla Kay
Larry
Wilbur Ramer
Dwayne
Oskaloosa
John Willemsen
Methodist Circle Meeting in Newton Brings Quiet Prayer
Galesburg News notes a March 13 circle gathering at Mrs. Yetta Romans home in Newton. The program featured Bible verses, poems read aloud, a requested quiz from prior meetings, and a noon chili lunch. Attendance included several friends, with next meeting planned at Mrs. Harold Schnug’s.
Monroe News Briefs Highlights Local Social and Obituaries
Mrs. John Bruce was injured in a fall at home last week. Mrs. Mabel Mullins cares for her. Fireside and Garden Club met March 18 with a Red Cross donation and a Children’s Home box. Members and guests attended a government quiz after a book review. April meeting planned at Mrs. Loren Tharp’s. Mrs. Munson Livingston of Missouri visited relatives here. Tenis Van Wyk attended the 60th wedding anniversary of Dick Van Wyk and wife at Sally Feb 13. Mrs. Donald Duncan named BHPEO president. Livingstone, vice president. others listed. Mrs. Anabel Tice in a Des Moines nursing home. Mrs. Livingstone ill, hospitalized in Des Moines. Des Moines visit at Ernest Johnson home. Funeral services for Charles Custer were held at Crumpacker Funeral Home after his death March 9. Mrs. Custer died in January 1952. Burial in Monroe Cemetery. Duane Blackledge and Harlan Marshall noted. Marshall’s son Keith Wayne named. Deloris Phifer is mother. Mrs. Foster and Vicki of Boone visited. Helen Van Ryswyk of Des Moines spent weekend.
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John Bruce
Mabel Mullins
Harold Heyveld
Red Cross
Clifford Jackson
Virgil Martin
Martin
LaVerne Rector
Cecil Rector
Burton Chipps
Loren Tharp
Riley Robert
Gerrit’ Kersbergen
Arnold Brower
Munson Livingston
Missouri
Tenis van Wyk
Dick van Wyk
Sally
Donald Duncan
BHPEO
Donald Livingstone
Laurel Buckley Carr
R Gloyd
John A. van Roekel
J. W. LeGrand
Harold "Bowie
Duncan
Livingstone
Anabel Tice
Des Moines
Russel Livingstone
Lloyd Herwehe
Ernest Johnson
Charles Custer
Crumpacker
Still Hospital
Keith Wayne
Deloris Phifer
Dean Foster
Vicki
Boone
Howard Herwehe
Helen van Ryswyk
Birthday party honors Myron Young sixth birthday
Howard Young hosted a Saturday party for her son Myron's sixth birthday. Guests joined in games and gifts, with ice cream cake cookies and pop served around a long table adorned with an Easter cake. Attendees included Jon Livingston Dwight Tool Karen Brannen Rebecca Reetz Paul Hjortsho Jon Wilson Carol Phifer Gary Richardson Virginia Cook Marvel Jane Young and others.
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Carl
John van Ryswyk
Peter van Ryswyk
Galveston
Texas
Jim van Hemert
George Herwehe
Newton
Grover Herwehe
Henry Herwehe
Howard Young
Myron
Jon Livingston
Dwight Tool
Karen Brannen
Re Becca Reetz
Paul Hjortsho
Jon Wilson
Carol Phifer
Gary Rich
Gored man injured by ox in Lamont area incident
Richard Myers of near Lamont was gored by an ox while unloading it from a truck. The animal broke loose and rammed him, knocking him unconscious.
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Richard Myers
Lamont
Mr. Myers
Fertilizer Guidelines for Early Spring Plowing
Apply commercial fertilizer before plowing in spring. Use 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet of 12-12-12 or 8-8-8 fertilizer. This guidance helps supply balanced nutrients for initial soil conditioning and crop emergence.
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Roy Karr
Wisconsin
Kim Ellen
Sandra
Imgrad Carpenter
Paul Vander Hart
Franklin St
Arcies
Fredie Hoeksema
Fred Hoeksema
U.S
Co. C
Batt. A.P
San Francisco
Calif
Joe
Mary Templeton
Dan Dingemans
Phila
Arizona
James
Blanch
Templeton
Chet Bryan
Clarence Bryan
Bybee and Davis
Joe Stevenson
Alice Visser
Lloyd Powers
Gustin Cronkhite
Clyde Finarty
Grim Reaper
Ann McBeth
Fair Oaks
Harry Cronkhite
W. R. Karr
Henry and
Bernice Weigands
Coralee Vriezelaar
Susan Dickman
Shirley Tickel
June Wilson
Janie McCauley
Roberta Brock
Barbara Worth
John le Grand
John Nearmeyer
Maurie Valetine
Marvin Sloan
Dale Hume
Dean van Haafen
Garalee
Alice Clevenger
A. R. Vander Ploeg
James Vriezelaar
Susan Vriezelaar
Terry Vriezelaar
Eileen Vriezelaar
Laura West
H. W
H. W. Vriezelaar Home. Miss Mary Vriezelaar
Carolyn McCauley
Dean Kool
Cedar Falls
Willa Mae van Doorninck
Lynnville
Walter van Doorninck
Jean Reeves
Deborah Will
Les Beyer
Wm. Breed
Inwood
Iowa
W. Vriezelaar
Breed
Peter Breed
Pfe
Duane van Haaften
Marion van Haaften
Dale McConoghey
Jon van Haaften
Duane
Leslie Ter
Charlotte McConeghey
Keith
McConeghey
Miles
Victoria
Diane
Washington State
H. N. Dykstra
Bud Breen
Reasner
John Koelman
Helen Dykstra
Art Koelman
Velma Fisher
Kathryn Vriezelaar
Leland Balmer
Merrit van Roekel
Summit School
Summit News
H. W. Vriezelaar
Wr. D. Vos
Marla Ruth
J. F. Hiemstra
Peter Westerkamp
Taintor
Elmer Vogelaar
Robert Baker
Don ‘Poortinga
Gerrit Poortinga
Jacob Aalbers
L. J. Gosselink
Sam Poortinga
J. F.’ Hiemstra
Len Vos
A. A. van Roekel
Gore Kamerick
Wm. D. Vos
Wesley
Robert
Bobby Fisher
Loren West
Boulder
Cole
Ver Dught
Prairie City
Peoria
Clifford de Jong
J. E. Terlouw
Frank Hiemstra
M. J. Hiemstra
D. Vos
John Vriezelast
Susan Jean
Leland ‘Balmer
Eileen Vriezelaan
Terry and
Beth
Gradua Vriezelaar
Debbie Reeves
Bby Fisher
Carol Vriezel
Clint
Kenton
Susan
Emma McCauley
Laura Jane West
John Vriezelaar
John Vrizelaar
Harry Uitermarkt
Uitermarkts
Chambers
Crookston
Minnesota
Uitermarkt
Brom’s
Brom Hatchery
Pella, Iowa
Oskaloosa News
Lizabeth Newenhouse
Kempkes
S&h
Eac
Otley News
Chas. Vander Kolk
Galesburg
K. Carpenter
Yetta Romans
Martin Terpstra
Martin Dearinger
Mrs. Dick
Martha Myers
Barbara Dearinger
Etta Schnug
Harold Schnug
Ray Shaffer
Chas. of
Henry
Anna Marks
Gerald de Bruyn
de Bruyn
Miss Marks
Hattie Carpenter
Joe Kaldenberg
Christian Church Ladies’ Aid Society
Aid Room
Dewey Ramer
Arthur Dearinger
Alan Kroh
Anie de Penning
Clyde Rawlins
Joe Awtry
Charles Awtry
the Gun Club
Grange Hall
Ruth Tool
Freeman Hendricks
Hendricks
Tool
Better Brush
YMCA
Florence Oswalt
Eldred Schnug
Henry Peery
Kenneth
Chester Zickel
Rose Ann
Sully
Francis Heemsbergen
Francis Wheeler
van Zuuk
Leighton
George van Gorkum
Philip Vander Putte
Bob Ten Hagen
M. H. Vander Putte
Elmer
Blanche
Francis Bond
Monroe News
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Auto Service
North Main Street
Ardson
Virginia Cook
Jerry Nearmeyer
Hugh
Marvel Jane Young
Dwight Warner
Ralph Warner
Colfax Sale
Coun
Baiand
Farrow
Colfax Sale Company
Bell, Clipper and Shields First National Bank
Vander Wal Implement Co
Pella, Iewa
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