Snow Stays The Main Peoria News Topic This Week
Weather remains the central report as heavy snow drifts strain roads and daily life. Schools closed early opening a spring vacation amid lingering cold. Community efforts mobilize in clearing paths for livestock and transport while local churches adjust services and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Ap- Ti
John D. DeYoung
Lawrence Borst
Third Reformed Church
Pella
Baldwin
Easter Greetings and Local Updates From Peoria Church
The column notes Rev Oliver Breen declining a call from Peoria's church and records visits and hospital recoveries in Pella and Mahaska. It covers births, transfers of church membership, travel to Chicago and Rochester, snowbound conditions, and community church services with multiple named individuals and churches. Positive Easter reflections close the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Breen
Holland
Michigan
Peorin
Richard Veenstra
Arthur Hoekman
Alice “Vander Veen
Mahaska Hospital
Henry Bosveld
Pella
James Bandstra
Daily Mail
Karr
Jesus
Frank Klynsma
H. Vander Kam
Vander Kam
Second
Christian Reformed Church
Arthur Bokhoven
Mahaska’ Hospital
Oskaloosa
Bothoven
Thefant
Martha Pethoven
Stella Vander Linden
Jennie Vander Linden
Grand Rapids
Gerrit, Bokhoven
Chicago
Ilinois
John Hugen
Peoria Christian School
Herman A. de Jong
De Jong Visit Notes Child Safety Incident
John Lambert Veenstra swallowed a round metal piece the size of a quarter at school causing concern but no harm. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Veenstra, and the note mentions a foundation pin without a sharp point as a positive detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. de Jong
John Lambert Veenstra
Lambert Veenstra
Cordova News Bits Tossed Between Births and Local Tales
Local notes reflect illnesses including chicken pox and rheumatic fever, school board changes with Roy Kai and John Hall, obituaries for Audrey Mc Daniels, letters urging sympathy to Dave Renaud, and community happenings from Cordova and nearby areas. Names, addresses, and local events span Hanoi to Des Moines regions with family ties and farm updates amid weather-linked bird feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Nichols
Robert de Heer
Iowa City
Ve Templeton
Ite
Roy Kai
John Hall
Fair Oaks
Joe Vanden Berg
Will de Moss
Raymond de Moss
Audrey McDaniels
Des Moines
Pfe
Norman L. Davis
SMC
Naval Air Station
Alameda
California
Carroll Davis
Washington State
Attica
Carroll
Central College
Forrest Core
Knoxville Taxi Cab Co
Dwight Metht
Collins Memorial Hospital
Vernon Rickabaughs
Berlin Ballard
Sam
Minnesota
David C. Renaud
Broadway
Pella
Dave
Cordova
W. O. Benson
Rosseau
Seat
Otley
Uncle Abe
Sweethen
Miss Walker
W. R
Pella Bridge
Bill de Heer
Templeton
Harvey
Waterworks park robin footage sparks the pageant claim
Staff photographer Howard Swift confirms the robin clip was shot at a waterworks park with a six foot distance and the bird tucked under its wing. The note hints at confusion over a junco, and mentions snowy robin song plus greetings to several locals and anniversary wishes for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Muilenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Swift
Ruth Verkey
Marjorie van Hemert
Hazel Tier
Anna May Ballard
Sam_ Nichols
Gerrit de Jong
Othello Muilenberg
Beulah May
van Berkum
Howard Huwalda
Harris Waardhuizen
Joe Muilenberg
Priscilla Sisters Meeting Postponed By Snow
Leighton residents report blocked roads delaying the Priscilla Sisters regular meeting. The Rev G Aalberts took his son John to University Hospital Iowa City for exam. road conditions hindered travel and a train transport was used. John to return in two weeks for further exam. Snow and road work slowed daily life. community members hosted events and support amid winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Ramer
Dwayne
Oskaloosa
John Willemsen
Kenneth Carpenter
Dennis
Karla Kay
Wilbur Sparks
Galesburg
Bobbie Kaldenberg
Bobbie
Joe Kaldenberg
Locil Carpenter
Charlie Holmes
Christian Ladies Aid
Aid Room
Darrell de Bruyn
Loell 'Carpenter
de Penning
Alan’ Kroh
Arthur Dear
Priscilla Sisters
G. Aalberts
John
University Hospital
Iowa City
St Glendening
Harold de Bruin
Don de Prenger
Leighton
Dritts Thremor
Don Dee
Dwight. Douschas
de AS van Zonk
James Wolfe
Oska- Joosa
Pannie Usno
Beulah Klein
Clarence van Zee
Dark Beintema
Terry Douglas
Mahaska” Hospital
Bert Hagen
Fred Blom
Len Blom
Armed Service
Rediial School
Community Notes Include Local Visits and Play Review
A crowded weekend in Oskaloosa features visits from relatives and friends including Mrs. De Prenger and family, Miss Ardythe Brunkow, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Denburger. The Ebenezer Church presents the Closed Door play Portia Grey with Portia Grey Louise Grey Ida Arnold and other roles, praised despite bad weather and followed by church basement refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleniening
Richard
Dundas
Clavence den Adel
Gerard
Judy
Omer Fleck
Dale
Ruth
Ernest Steenhoek
Rane
Mary Louise Derry de Prenger
Don de
Veenstra
Hobby
Cynthia
Earl Brommel
Mel Brommel
Est Brommel
Ernest
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Ardythe Brunkow
St. Paul
Minnesota
Hter
Don de Prenger
Ardy
Joy Denburgers
Iowa State Teachers College
Dorethy bin
Qehatoost
Cedar Falk
Aust
Clarence Kendall
Panny
Hackensack
Hotsores
Athaneas
Low van Rookel
Mel Brammel
Nec
Tral Reformed Church of of
D. Tene van Zomeren
Portia Grey
Vances van Maanen
Louise Grey
Marilyn Dee Cook
Ida Arnold
The
Grey's
Phyllis Wilbur Braun
Vande Haar
Mre. Langwell
Marlene Roerelyn
Marion “Marlee
Het Rachise Neahbar
Brom
Celun May
Elmer Veldhuizen
Doctor Winslow
Guy Avian van Haaften
Roger Winslow
Vi Dykstra
Lazy Cohen
Oman
Tractor accident near Marengo injures farmer
A farm accident near Marengo left Loyd Dye injured when a wagon stalled on icy roads. The wagon tipped after the tractor jackknifed, pinning Dye beneath the wheel and causing injuries to his lower body. He escaped without critical harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
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Galesburg News
K. Carpenter
Harley Medjel
Frank Martin
J. Martin
Billid
Bridine
Howard Dearinger
Karen Sue
Christian Aid
Sach
Harry Zickel
Harold Schnug
Ell de Bruyn
Larry
Francis Heemsbergen
Yella Menning
Blanche
Elmer Vander Putte
M. TL. Vander Putte
Loell Carpenter
Bob Olson
Linda Kay
Newton
Byron Broderson
Bob
Anne de Penning
Martin Terpstra
March
Breen
Ring
Freeman Kling
Charles Earp
C. Breen
Vern Schultz
Dearinger
Florence Oswalt
Stanley Oswalt
Duane Oswalt
Sully
Kenneth Peery
Merlin Sehnug
Ilnold Sehnug
Marilyn
Pearl Rohrdanz
Near Killduff
Wilbur Ver Steeg
Denny
Gary
Ronnie
Terry Rohrdanz
Doris
Lawrence Woody
Marilyn Schnug
Georgia Hendricks
Monroe
Ernie Rohrdan
Bob Rohrdanz
Chi Awl
Kent Eral
Sis
Ak, Inc
CTO
Peoria News
Jeanette Roose
John C. Roose
Johnny
A. C. de Jong
Connie Vander Linden
Gilbert Vander Hart
Henry Nieuwsma
Peoria
Abraham Bos
Second Christian Reformed Church of
Frank Ryken
Otley Chritian Reformed Church
John D. de Young and Dale
Rochester
John van
Roy Karr
Marion County
Hereford Association Sale
Bingley
SALE
Knoxville
Iowa
Howard Amos
Mike Bakalar
Vernon Brown
S. Burns & Son
Christenson & Sons Clothier
J. Core
Harold Core
Robert Dittmer
R. B. Elder
A.W. Goff
Keith Goode
Jim Hartley
M. Herberlin & Sons
Raymond E. Meyer
Indianola
Laurel Pulaski
Tracy Lucas
Pleasantville
Lacona
Chariton
Dallas
Russell
H. E. Miller & Son
John McClure
Max & Bob Perrin
Raymond T. Pim
Guy Proffitt
Corwin
Redman
Edmond Roberts
Ralph Roberts
W. Wayne Sheriff & Son
Valley Heights Hereford
Hobart Wilson
Wm. Ellerhoff
Robert Gatton
Plano
Chariton Lucas
Orient Farm
Knox Laurel Rose Hill
T.B
Bangs
Walter L. Brown and
Sale Mers
Leighton News
G. G. Verstergh
DE Jong’s
Ham Tate
Dr. Salsbury
U. S
Pullorum
Newcastle
van Gorp Hatchery
A. B. van Houweling Auto Company
Pella, Iowa
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