News of Nearby Towns and Rural Communities
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mathes and Gertie were in Ottumwa on business Tuesday. John Ten Hagen spent Thursday at the G G Klyn home. Gerrit Kuiken Rolland Knopf and Jacob Kuiken Jr helped saw wood for Wrigers Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs John Klein of Monroe spent Wednesday at the John Vanden Berg home. Mr and Mrs Wm Zegers were visitors Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Jacob Kuiken Jr. Mrs Leonard Schippers and Mrs E H Meinders both of Pella spent Thursday afternoon at the parental C J Kuiken home. Rolland Knopf received his questionnaire Thursday. On Friday Mr and Mrs Knopf went to Pella to have his questionnaire filled out. John Vanden Berg received his on Friday and had it filled out in Pella on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Wm Rogers and daughter Mary were in Newton Wednesday afternoon. Joyce Kuiken spent the week end at the home of Mr and Mrs Leonard Schippers near Pella. Mr and Mrs Gradus Klein and daughter Alice motored to Mitchellville Friday to spend the afternoon in the Wesselink home. Mrs Jess De Raad spent a few days last week in Pella helping her sister Mrs Jennie Monsma care for their father who has been seriously ill resulting from a fall he had during the winter. Friday evening Mr and Mrs Gradys Klein and family visited with Mr and Mrs Rene Klein while Willard and Arvin Klein attended a roller skating Babe Mr and Mrs C J tended the Priscilla Ladi supper given at the church Parlors Wednesday evening. Rose Delbert and Joyce visited with Mr and Mrs E H Meinders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Mathes
Gertie
Ottumwa
John Ten Hagen
G. G. Klyn
Gerrit Kuiken
Rolland Knopf
Jacob Kuiken Jr
Wri
Gers
John Klein
Monroe
John Vanden Berg
Wm. Zegers
Leonard Schippers
E. H. Meinders
Pella
C. J. Kuiken
Wm. Rogers
Mary
Newton
Joyce Kuiken
Gradus Klein
Alice
Mitchellville
Wesselink
Jess de Raad
Jennie Monsma
Murray van Hemert
Pete van Ghent
Loren Stevenson
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Than Poston
Knoxville Hospital
Pete Dunnink
California
Wabash Company
Kerns
Paul Harp
Cordova
Sonny” Williams
Harvey
Leslie Waites
Earl Graham
Minnie Hegwood
Hope Deitrick
Dunreath
Red Rock
Hegwood
Donald Alley
Minnesota
Fred Rankin
Keith
Pete van Hemert
Clifford Eden
Memorial Hall
Knoxville
Fair Oaks Group
Martha Eden
Henry Kool
Roy Karr
Arne Waardhuizen
Junior
Elmer
Harold Wittenburg
Hazel Bricker
Marion County Spelling Champion Proclaimed in Cordova
Cordova News covers the Marion County Spelling champion a twelve year old rural pupil from Summit township judged by Supt. Tracy and Miss Nell McGown as part of a twenty six entry event. Local civic notes include edits on school boards, hospital updates, residents moving, and community meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Township
Bert Menninga
Rouwenhorst
Valley School
Otley
Nell McGown
Tracy
Patsy Eden
Fair Oaks
Measles Cares and Family Visits in Rose Hill
Mrs Herman Van Veen stayed a few days with John Veen to care for Mrs Van Veen who had measles. The Vanden Berg and Kaldenberg families visited Newton and nearby homes. Neighbors helped with wood, and several households hosted guests from Thursday to Saturday.
Monroe News Father and Son Banquet Highlights
The Monroe News reports a March 18 banquet at the Methodist church with 95 attendees. Sponsored by Boy Scouts Troop 48, the event featured invocation by Rev. Forson, group singing led by Carlton Bump with Leo Bump, and a program including readings by Glenn Books, a message by Hey Wwe Doughty, and a benediction by W. A. Mattie. Also noted are marriage announcements for Velma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hughes of Kellogg, to Bernard Coffman of Monroe, with details of the ceremony and postevent plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Boy Scouts of America
Monroe
Iowa
B. L.forson
Garleton Bump
Leo Bump
Dad Young
Ons
Curtis Crane
Glenn
Wwe Doughty
Macys
Claas
Methodist
Gladyce Ballard
Richard Hughes
Kellogg
Velma
Bernard Coffman
Con
Newton
Coffman Voland
Yalty Sun
Fae Tyson Kande
Ecbore Stewart
Ann Youngston
Charles Young
Minnie Ereisi
Payns Wigeners
Rinehargang
Pore Nates
Ira
Lawrence Kaldenoa
Oka
Ea Logs
Rowton
Greeley
Col
April Fool Day musings and town notes in Pella
The town columnist muses on April Fool jokes and plans for Tulip Time. He invites clean fun, urges tree planting and dandelion control, and jokes about luck and local gossip. Tulip timing is noted for early May, with a booster banquet rumored and a local attorney's marriage rumor sparking chatter.
Monroe Area Notes Include Visits and Church Events
Formerly of Monroe concluded a visit with friends and her mother Mrs. Minnie Lust at Reasner. Miss Vivetta Rose Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Campbell, is a patient at the University hospital in Iowa City. Many local residents attended church events with evangelist Ed Erickson of Canada speaking at the Baptist Church nightly through March 30. Cleve Hevlin died in Monroe Sunday morning. Church choirs and social visits figure in multiple entries, including 4-H activities, mattress center work in Knoxville, and gatherings at the Dykstra and Vriezelaar homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Nannie Lust
Reasner
Vivetta Rose Campbell
Grant Campbell
University Hospital
Iowa City
Cecil Rees
Herman Holmes
Better Homes
Newton Woman’s Club
John Breed
Peter Breed
Ernest King
Billy
Missouri
Livingston Farm
King
Riley Burton
Ed Erickson
Canada
W. B. Shaw
Mies Isabel Fisher
H. C. Dickman
Shrine Auditorium
Des Moines
A. C. van Houwelingen
Harold Bowie
Harold North
John van Roekel
Dick Vander Kieft
Arle ‘Worth
Grinnell
Summit News Meeting Sets Date for April 18
Clarence Mnenga and Goan at tan area Eerigaees attended by A. L. Dyad and B. W. Vrieselaar to a shopnty committee meeting at arm a office in ville Saturday afternoon. Central dat Sa Sonik for Apr 18 discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Mnenga
Eerigaees
Mro
Monroes Junior Women's Club Meets In Pella
Kathryn Vriezelaar hosted the Junior Women's club of Monroe in Pella on Monday March 17 with a St Patrick themed lunch. Frank Aalbers hosted Friday March 21 for daughter Marilyn Christi's first birthday with gifts and a cake. Attending were G Aalbers Hattie Edward Marinus Aalbers Frank Aalbers and Marilyn plus Gerrit and Abram Vanden Berg and their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Kathryn Vriezelaar
Monroe
St. Patrick
Frank Aalbers
Marilyn Christi
Marinus Aalbers
Marilyn
Gerrit Vanden Berg
Abram Vanden Berg
Mariyn
Residents share visits and birthday celebrations in community diary
Mrs John De Jong and Mrs Jessie visit Tuesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Glen Monsma and Phyllis. Birthday party honors Mrs Henry Elscott Thursday with many relatives present. Families including Beason Williams Jansen and Vande Krol join for Sunday dinners and gatherings across several homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John de Jong
Tues Giey
Jessie
Glen Monsma
Phyllis
Lyle Montgomery
Harry Engle
Guy Elscott
Virgil Benson
Baby
Harry Williams
John Elscott
Jennie
Grace
Gladys
Irene
Anna Monsma
Dwight
Henry Elscott
Verne Verne Stanley
Lewis Jensen
Norma
John Jansen
Howard
Glen Vande Krol
Earl
Viola
Paul
Milo de Jong
Virgil Beason
Harold Beason
Lester Gause
Newton
Carl Terpstra
Wilbur
Case Harthorn
Lewis Wanders
Birthday party for Mrs Elscott draws regional relatives
Lynnville residents gathered Saturday evening March 22 to celebrate Mrs Guy Elscott's birthday with relatives joining Mr and Mrs Carla Terpstra and families Lyle Montgomery Glen Monsma and Phyllis Harry Engle Gerrit Van der Weerdt and Gerrit Jr Wanda Terpstra Warren Stanley and others. Ev Miller held a closing out sale drawing many farmers while Lyle Montgomery plans to tend the farm next year. Mrs James Van Weelden is listed as sick. Miss Louise Van Gorp of Pelia has been visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Elscott
Wanda Terpstra
Warren Stanley
Guy Elacott
Evi Miller
Lyle Montgomery
James van Weelden
Louise van Gorp
Pelia
Local Social Roundup of Des Moines and Pella Visits
The column lists a series of weekend and weekday social visits among Des Moines and Pella residents. Yuss Ameda De Jong, Louise Van Gorp, Arie Van Weelden, Orval Vander Wilt, Catherine Thompson, and other local families are noted as guests, callers, and attendees at events including a Town Barn Dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuss Ameda de Jong
Des Moines
Louise van Gorp
Pella
Arie van Weelden
Orval Vander Wilt
Catherine Thompson
Newton
Harold Klyn
Henry Swank
Harry Engle
Ozro Dearinger
Lyle Montgomery
Wanda Terpstra
Car Terpstra
Orval Vander Wilt and Son
Wilde Vander Wilt
Carrol Vander Wilt
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Fifield News
Gradys Klein
Rene Klein
Willard
Arvin Klein
C. J
Priscilla Ladi
Rose
Delbert
Joyce
Harry Grootveld
Prop
Tulip Cafe
AGS
Klyn Bros. Hatchery
North Main Street
Rose Hill News
Herman van Veen
John Veen
van Veen
Dewey Kaldenberg
Jerry Vanden Berg
George Perry
Arlo Ver Steeg
Joe Vander Werff
Lane Dunnink
Albert Verwers
Kilduff
John van Veen
Neal Vander Werf
Ruby Schrader
Frida
Monroe News
Mail
Express
St. Patrick's Day
Ireland
Holland
Hitler
Hisory
Indianola
Cheb Eleeedd
Jena Jenson
Jean
A. L. Dykstra
Don Rinner
H. W. Vriezelaar
Mr. Rinner
Frank Brunia
Henry Hulleman
Miss Shultz
Mattress Center
Bryan Karr
Wm. Roush
John Vanden’ Board
Mra
W. A. Vriezelaar
C. Hollingshead
Effie Kathryn Hoematra
Faye
Pella High School
Ralph Shecler
Methodist Women’s Division
Christian Service Society
Tool's Chapel
Forest Hedrick
Glenn McConeghey
Flossie Marshall
Pearl Stine
Wussie Marshall
Frances Shecler
Dave Davelaar
Summit News
Case News
Lynnville News
Cecil Gertsma
Lyle
Ena Oresae
Uoiversal Ct
Universal
Yee
Central States Electric Company
Universal Gas Range Daving Sa
Ssac Mlm
TNO Omt
Ekceaviroe LLC
SnEy CT A
FORD
Pent Sear Manor
Sessla
Possi Ford
Ford- Mercury
Balcz
Rock Island
F. Dykstra
C. C. Gardner
Locust Street
Des Molyen
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