Leighton area social notes list visitors and events
Mrs Van Haaften returned home after two weeks with daughter near Oskaloosa. Janie Hagen from Oskaloosa visited grandparents. The Wride Heap Club met with Helen Dilger giving a talk on foods. Surpi rday party for teacher Mrs Klein. Students toured Des Moines sites including the Historical Museum and Capitol. Several families hosted visits and meals. A Turkey to Russia trip by Larry Thomassen noted. Lydia Circle met at Ebenezer Church. Various residents visited friends and relatives in local homes and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. van Haaften
G. A. Hasselman
Oskaloosa
Janie Hagen
Mia de Heer
Wrie Heap
Joe Brummel
Helen Dilger
Mahaska County
Des Moines
Historical Museum
Anderson-Erickson Dairy
KRNV
Bill Riley
United
Capitol
Charles Klein
Harold de Bruin
Mel’ Brummel
John Roozeboom
Larry Thomassen
Omer
Terry Dorian
P. A. de Jong
Elmer Klein
John Joeresyn
Willis van Heaften
Jane Ann
Ina Elaine
Henry Sedrel
Lower Grove News Bride Wilma Dieleman Shower Held
Miss Wilma Dieleman was honored with a large shower at the home of Mrs. Virgil Boyd on Thursday with thirty two ladies attending. Guests enjoyed a program, gifts opened, and a lunch served by hostesses Mrs. Virgil Boyd, Mrs. Gertie Vogelaar, and Mrs. Art Hoksbergen. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Boyd and Mrs. Earl Boyd visited Des Moines to see brother William Carter dismantle the old WHO building as a crane operator. Glen Dunwoody was elected school director in the Hickory Grove district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rus
Lower Grove
Carter
Rilly
Oskaloos
Herman Veerman
Earl Boyd
An Sammie Schmidt
Earl of
Glen Dunwoody
Henry Klein
New Sharon
Therc
Linday Dunwoody
Don van Gorp
Pella
Jerald Vogelaar
Phil Bogaards
Oskaloosa
Twins
Philip
Harris van Noort
Mrs. van Noort
Wilma Dieleman
Virgil Boyd
Art Hoksbergen
Boyd
Wilma
Elmer Dieleman
Gertie Vogelaar
Homer Boyd
Des Moines
William Carter
WHO
Hickory Grove
Goldie Carter
And
Prairie City News items from church services to weddings
Dr Havercamp of Pella led Sunday services at First Reformed Church. Nettie De Gooyer visited Rev Huibriegtse in Pella. Donald Mullins, Central College student, weekend with his parents. Mrs Ketter and two sons visited from Denver with her Van Arkel kin. Wedding announced for Cornelius Rey Ryerkerk and Louise Beerends. Arthur De Cook and sons visited Newton. others in Chicago. Annual day of prayer for agriculture observed by Christian Reformed and First Reformed churches. Queen of the Flying Farmers title won by Mrs Frank Krohn. she seeks national crown in Chicago in August. Allen Brower and Mrs Brower welcomed a son Brian Jay on March 5 in Des Moines. Mrs John Buitenwerf visited Roy Buitenwerf’s home. Local visits among Van Haalen, Van Pearsem, Huisman families in Pella. Funeral for Gertrude Stineman held at Travis Walters Funeral Home. she died Monday in Colfax aged 82. Herman Folgers of Berwyn, Ill. visited Ray Keuning and family. Mrs Keuning surprised by guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Pella
First Reformed
Nettie de Gooyer
Huibriegtse
Donald Mullins
Central College
Matthew Mullins
Robert Ketter
Denver
Cole
John van Arkel
Christian Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
Arthur de Cook
Chicago
Dick van Ryswyk
Frank Krohn
Prairie City
Cedar Rapids
Krohn
Allen Brower
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Brian Jay
John Buitenwerf
Roy Buitenwerf
Bert van Haalen
Howard van Pearsem
Ralph Huisman
Gertrude Stineman
Travis Walters
Colfax
Herman Folgers
Berwyn
Ill
Ray Keuning
Keuning
Reformed Church Weekly Service and Social Events
Mrs Kean daughter of Mr and Decker of Westchester led a church cleaning day at First Reformed Church with many ladies gathering in the morning and a pot luck noon meal. Evening brought a completed church cleaning for the year. Families gathered in Oskaloosa and Pleasantville for weddings and family events. The Willing Workers Society hosted an all item program with singing readings and a social hour afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Martin van Essen
Walter Schut
Klienendorst
Trinity Reformed
Farm Bureau
Lester Plate
Plate
Henry Rempe
Jacob Schut
Willing Workers Society of the First Reformed Church
la Verne de Haas
Douglas
Pleasantville
Ea de Haai
Friay
Community visits and family gatherings noted in Coal Ridge News
Local residents from Pella Knoxville Oska loosa and nearby areas frequent family homes for weekend visits. Guests include Margie Crosby Dan Crosby C J Anderson Sherman Durham W A Anderson and extended families. A birthday supper honors Mrs G H Franklin with relatives from Ottumwa Des Moines and Attica. 4 H club enlists envelopes for Easter Seal drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Crosby
Pella
Wilbur Crosby
Dan Crosby
C. J. Anderson
Robert
Robin
Anderson
Sherman Durham
Fairfield
Judy
Diana
W. A. Anderson
Ted Tubbs
C. F. Blackman
Knoxville
Mra
Tom Fisher
Shirley
Oskaloosa
Ivan and
Mabel Nickells
Attica
Percy Clement
Wm. Franklin
G. H. Franklin
Sally
University Park College
Helen Hargesheimer
Carol Tonda
Frank Tonda
Gordon Damsteegt
Pella Wasa
Franklin
Forest City Lawyer Burt J. Thompson Wins Foundation Award
Forest City attorney Burt J. Thompson has been named the first recipient of an annual award by the American Bes Foundation for adherence to the highest principles of the legal profession and service to the public in his community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Burt J. Thompson
American Bes Foundation
Spring seeding tips stress phosphorus for pastures
Agricultural note urges careful seedings and phosphorus use to promote early root growth and drought resilience. Discusses weed control, pest sprays, and fertiliser choices for alfalfa and legume stands. Warns phosphorus deficiency causes poor early growth and recommends rock phosphate for permanent pastures, with superphosphate at seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ape
Pat’s High School Life Reflections and Plans
Christian High News notes Pat’s four years in the Student Council and class offices. She was elected secretary as a junior, cites a favorite song and color, and says her best event was the Jr banquet. After graduation she intends to seek a secretarial job locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amore
Newsettes Visit Marce line Plant and School Events
The Newsettes juniors and seniors traveled March 12 to Marce line Missouri visiting Walsworth Brothers Publishing Co. Plant and touring annual production. They returned to Pella at 10:30 PM claiming an enjoyable trip. Home Economics hosted Latin Banquet with dry ice humor and pineapple sherbet mishaps. Choir news notes Carol Boerlyn’s chicken pox absence and Bill Nibbelink preparing to lead with Kleinhuis en stepping down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marceline
Walsworth Brothers Publishing Co
Bakker
Pella
Ruth van Veldhuizen
Mr. de Jong
Bill N
Centenarian Loui sa Niewoehner Celebrates 100th Birthday
At Fredericksburg Mrs Louisa Niewoehner marked her 100th birthday with five generations of descendants present She was born in Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1872 confirming a long life spanning continents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Louisa Niewoehner
Germany
America
Birthday of Belmond Youth Inspires Local Note
James Loeffier, a Belmond youth, is celebrated in a local birthday note. The piece mentions he shared the celebration with a friend and notes Bobby Busick was driving the new family car with a new driver’s license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Loeffier
Belmond
Mie Tein
Wale Rah
Bobby Busick
Livestock Sale Update at Saturday Market
Notes indicate cons around here Saturday with lighter sheep runs and cattle. Cattle sale scheduled for 3 45 PM with arrivals and rest accommodations noted. Local buyers urged to attend for available stock and pricing.
Janitor claims trash cart easier than paper in work note
A janitor says a trash cart is easier than handling paper tasks at work. The remark appears in casual chat about daily duties and simplifies a cluttered routine.
Modest Senior Time at Bosvaldis High School
Irene, a 5 foot 2 inch senior from Washington Street, enjoys daily walks and diligent study. She values being a senior for more activities, recalls last year’s Jr. Banquet, and looks forward to graduation with plans undecided, her favorite subject American History, song Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now, and book Donald Duck Visits South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosvaldis
Washington, Street
Swale
Bhs
Irene
Donald ‘Duck
South Africa
Walt Disney
Sharon Bakker Senior at Pe Christian High
Sharon Bakker, a charming preggo senior from Pella, participates in band as cornetist, guards basketball, serves on Pep Club and Memoir staff. She values green and brown shades, cherishes Jr Sr Banquet, eyeing college after graduation with plans to expand her school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preggo Blond
Pella
Sharon Bakker
Pe Christian
Parti
Ife
Pearl Branderhorst Interview Highlights Farm Upbringing
Pearl Branderhorst grew up on a farm near Prairie City and later moved with family to a farm near Newton. She attended grade school near Newton, then Newton High School, pursuing two years of study there before graduation. She plans a secretarial career and enjoys office practice and basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Branderhorst
Prairie City
Newton
Pearl
Ouetstian
Chate
Chapel schedule updates at First Christian Reformed Church
Chapel on Monday was led by speaker Dr P Y Jong from the First Christian Reformed Church of Pella. Tuesday featured Mr Dieleman leading, Wednesday followed with another chapel, and Thursday was a student chapel day. Asthoorn led singing and Charles Jansen read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tues
P. Y. Jong
Latin Banquet Moments Shared in School Hall
A school banquet gathering near noon featured a study hall setup with blue, yellow, and black decorations. Students arranged place cards and moved to the gymnasium for the evening program, enjoying a pleasant time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale Anki
Reman
Correction notice names Memoirs manager Byron Bossenbroek
The earlier News item from last week omitted the business manager of this year’s Memoirs. The newspaper apologizes for the oversight and confirms Byron Bossenbroek as the correct name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Bossenbroek
Loretta Neels Prayer Ceremony Led by Glen Andreas
A chapel service Friday featured Loretta Neels in prayer as Mr. Glen Andreas of Pella led proceedings and a piano rendition titled Russian Rhapsody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta
Neels
Bill
Glen "Andreas
Pella
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Lower Grove News
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Uing
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Westchester
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Bill Nibbelink
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