Fire at Dykens Farm Fire Triggers Quick Neighbor Help
A blaze at the Dykens farm on April 19 threatened the hog and chicken houses near the garage. Elizabeth Dykens alerted neighbors after seeing flames from the porch. Harold connected a hose to a hydrant, and Mary Bandstra and others assisted, preventing a larger disaster. The brush fire had smoldered, rekindled, and could have caused more damage if not for swift actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Dykens
Fred
Harold
Ellouise
Elizabeth
Slames
Childress
Mary Bandstra
Friday Storm Causes Widespread Rural Damage Across Farmsteads
A Friday night storm battered the neighborhood, ripping chimneys off, toppling a windmill, crushing a tractor under a corn crib, and lifting a house. Elevators and hog houses suffered, cattle sheds lost roofs, and corn cribs were ruined. Elaine De Jong led the 4-H pledge as leaders discussed material recovery and pattern laying. Reporter Janet Langstraat.
Summit social notes feature Vriezelaar and friends visits
Summit residents including Mr. and Mrs. John H. Vriezelaar Susan and Hugh Mrs Emma Oldham Mr and Mrs Leland Balmer Ma roe Mr and Mrs Fred Forke and John of Newton spent Sunday at Brighsdale Missouri with Del Barber family Mr and Mrs TH Vriezelaar visited Monday afternoon with Henry W Klein in Pella Diane Van Dusseldorp planned a 4 H chicken project after receiving baby chicks Diane and Elaine De Jong classmates met Tuesday evening L Van Dusseldorp family visited Pella Nursing Home Sunday afternoon Virginia Kingery Karla attended the Business and Professional Women's Club at First Christian Church Knoxville April 20 speaker Miss Mary Karakassi of Athens Greece Hl W Vriezelaar visited Shar Mar Stables in Hampton last weekend with Arabian Horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TH. W. Vriezelaar
Henry W. Klein
Pella
Diane van Dusseldorp
Elaine de Jong
Diane
Francis van Dusseldorp
McCalmont Homemakers meet in Newton with new officers
Newton April 26 The McCalmont Homemakers met with Mrs Lewis Vander Pol ten members and two children present. Roll call about newest salad recipe and exchanges. Delmar Jansen presided. A donation to the cancer fund and a Pella tour planned preceded by a coffee at Mrs Harris Van Zante home. Officers elected Mrs William Smith Mrs Robert Main and Mrs George Vance. Main won door prize. Thursday morning callers included Arthur Samson Craig and David at Mrs Marion Welle’s home. Rev H Bossenbroek of Pella led Sunday services at the Christian Reformed Church. Rev H Van den Einde filled a classical appointment at Cedar. John Swank spoke at County Home services Sunday. New daughter Rhonda Sue welcomed by adoption by Mr and Mrs William Van Arkel. Brother Bobby greets. John Van Gilst was a Sunday dinner guest at the Samson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S.gosselink
Peter J. Zwank
Rhonda
Leonard J. Gosselink
John
Johnnie
Laura
Ver Jan Ustermarkt
New Sharon
Ray. van Dyke
Oskaloosa
Leonard M. Gosselink
Laura Gosselink
Henry
Bram
Pélla
Circe
Peter Zwank
Harris- Nievtnsma
Neal Boomsma
John S. Gosselink
Newton
McCalmont
Lewis Vander Pol
William ‘Smith
Robert Main
George Vance
Main
Arthur Samson
Craig and David
Marion Welle
H. Bossenbroek
Pella
Christian Reformed Church
H. Vanden Einde
Cedar
John Swank
William van Arkel
Rhonda Sue
Bobby
John van Gilst
Andrew Samson
Lunch Served by Hostess and Her Mother
Reporter Joan De Graaf notes a meal prepared and served by a hostess assisted by her mother, detailing a warm communal dining moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan de Graaf
4 H News M and M Peppy Meeting At Sheryl Pol Home
The regular 4 H M and M Peppy meeting was held April 17 at Sheryl Pol’s home with 10 members and two leaders. Two guests attended. Roll call cited good habits for grooming. Secretary’s report read. Members planned fair projects and discussed other business. Demonstrations covered topics from altering a pattern to sewing seams and zipper insertion led by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheryl Pol
Betty’ van Steenis
Judy ‘van Haalen
Joan de Graaf
Blue Bells 4-H Club Holds April Meeting at Joyce Reynolds Home
County Line Blue Bells 4-H Club members met April 10 with Joyce McReynolds presiding. A Better Grooming Contest was planned for May. Joyce presented a pie crust demonstration. Phyllis Steenbock read What Easter Means, and Janet Vanden Berg spoke on Cakes. Phyllis Steenhoek gave a breakfast science talk. Joyce and Janet demonstrated Table Settings. Lunch was served by the hostess and her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Line
Blue Bells
Joyce McReynolds
Joyce
Phyllis Steenbock
Janet Vanden Berg
Phyllis
Janet
Phyllis Steenhoek
Summit Strivers Meeting Notes From April Session
Elaine De Jong hosted the April meeting of Summit Strivers and Diana Langstraat led the group with the Pledge. Talks covered pattern selection and fabric choices by Janet Langstraat and Janice Langstreet, skin care by June Bogaards, with demonstrations on sewing buttons and snaps by June Bogaards and darning socks by Wilma Van Walbeck. Roll call noted best color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine de Jong
Diana Langstraat
Janet Langstraat
Janice Langstreet
June Bogaards
Wilma van Walbeck
Govert Kamericks Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
Govert Kamericks and wife observed their 50th wedding anniversary at home in Pell City Iowa on Wednesday April 21 1965. Close family and relatives joined for the celebration receiving many cards gifts and floral tributes. A tray lunch was served by Emma Van Essen and Mrs Henry Van Essen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tullibee
Gerald
Joe O’ E. Synherst
J. Lee Dendurent
Pell Synherst
Pelld
University of Iowa
University of Idaho
Drake University
U.S. Naval Academy
Bainbridge
Groton
Conn
Govert Kamerick
Union Street
Pella
Iowa
Emma van Essen
Henry van Essa
Pella Page 3 Chronicle May 4 1965
Page three of the Pella Chronicle dated May 4, 1965 summarizes local news items, notices, and brief city updates with period-appropriate tone. It lists community events, obituaries, school briefings, and civic notices drawn from the Pella area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
PELLA
Philosophy club officers elected for 1965-66
Paul Bogaard a junior from Pella was elected president of the Central College Philosophy Club for 1965 66. John Trill a junior from Bettendorf was vice president and Carl Regnardus a sophomore from Oaklawn was secretary treasurer. Outgoing officers are Wertnon Kooy and George Brown Jr. and Joyce Garrett. Bogaard is son of Mabel Bogaard of 505 West Third Pella. Garrett is daughter of Mr and Mrs Julian Garrett of Otley Ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bogaard
Pella
Central College
John Trill
Bettendorf
Carl Regnardus
Oaklawn
Wert Non Kooy
New Brunswick
N. J
George Brown Jr
Feasterville
Joyce Garrett
Otley
Paul Bogaard Is
Mabel Bogaard
West Third, Pella
Joyce Garrett Is the
Mrs
Julian Garrett
Otley, Ia
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Dykens’ Farm
Chicago
Conrad Hilton
Bishop’s
Davenport
FF A
Hopp
Roland Eysink
Pena
Jennie de Zwarte
Janet. Langstraat
Summit News
Paatures
Gebl
van Zee Implement
Washington
Pella, Iowa
News
Mrs. Artie
Samson
Mommy
Lee
Franklin
Pelle, Iowa
M &M
Wanda Furcht
Gleia Goodyk
Judy van Haalen
Betty van Steenis
Diane Coodyk
HONDA
Pelle
Stree, Tores
Govert Kamericks
Philosophy Club
Don’s Radio & TV
Don
Spain
Mexico
Latin America
Don's Radio & TV
Emerson Color
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