Sully High School Alumni Banquet Brings 212 Guests
The Sully High School Alumni Banquet on April 29 drew 212 attendees at the Community building. The 85th anniversary of the first 1920 graduates framed a formal evening with a three course dinner, school band, and remarks by alumni leaders. Special recognitions honored early graduates and notable families, with officers elected for 1956 and detailed committees announced for 1965.
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Sully High School
Sully
Lester Huyser
Vernon van Wyk
Aubrey Russell
Cornie’ Welle
Nell Wisgerhof
Newton
Sully High
Louis Lanser
Jackere
Nadine Sparks
Kodiak
Alaska
Orville Zylstra
Nellie Vander Pol
Lynnville
Adrian Rozendaal
Gladys Howell
Jacob C. ‘Brand
Ted de Vries
Gordon Boat
Sec’ytreasurer
William’ Zegers Jr
J. C. Brand
Warren’ Stanley
Julia Rozendaal
Dick Heemsbergen
Eunice Price
Darlene ‘van Kampen
Nelson Terpstra
Delmar Schultz
Dale Jansen
Vernon Huyser
Clarice van Genderen
Charles Conover
Charles Brand
Guy Slaver
Bernice Atwood
Grinnell
Cornie Welles
Jacob C. Brand
Seymour Zylstra
Oliver Wisgerhof
Dick Ver Ploeg Jr
Gerrit van Hal
Monroe seniors shine in Ottumwa speech finals
Monroe High senior Donna Brodersen earned a superior rating in the finals of a speech tournament at Ottumwa last Friday. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Brodersen. Eleven Monroe boys attended the FFA convention in Council Bluffs led by advisor Joseph Hoopes.
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Donna Brodersen
Ottumwa
Miss Brodersen
Wilbur Brodersen
Monroe
Council Bluffs
Larry Wheatcraft
Jerry Woody
Donald Mullins
Francis Vander Hart
Merritt van Roekel
Leroy Kmnart
Dean Wadle
Kenneth Tool
John Throckmartin
Jim Dunaway
Hher
Joseph Hoopes
Dean Hekel
Fred Lloydin
American Legion
Taintor and Wereser Court Group Seeks Stray M Hiem
Local group Wereser finds a stray dog linked to M J Hiem Taintor and Mt. The animal is brought in for identification and possible reunification with its owner. Authorities request owners to come forward with description and proof of ownership.
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Taintor
M. J. Hiem M
Mt Stray
Wereser
Community notes include weddings and events in Pella area
Martin and Tim Martin lead a gathering of 20 members with 3 guests Betty Bensink Henrietta Vander Pol and Marjorie Laurens and her five children. Refreshments were served. Visitors from Prairie City and Monroe attended church events and a travelogue by Del Donahue is planned May 11 at the Methodist Church. Betty Currier married Robert Bowie in Monroe with Rev. James Sloan officiating. Airman of the month Larry Benton is noted at Pope AFB. Numerous visits and club meetings are listed with names and places across Des Moines Monroe Grinnell Iowa City Truro and Des Moines areas.
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Europe
Middle East
Harry Nimmo
Marvin Sloat
Shirley Zickel
Janie McCarey
Iowa State Teachers College
Monroe
Betty Currier
Robert Bowie
Monroe Methodist Church
James Sloan
Betty
Jack Currier
Chicago
Larry Benton
Pope Air Force Base
464Th
Spring Lake
Harold Bowie
Westminister
Laurel Buckley
Charles Hoagland
Wayne Lubberden
Margaret Lubberden
Des Moines
Dale McConoghey
Lee Marshall
Charlie Postma
Deep River
Richard Postma
Lloyd Boat
Grinnell
Ernest Boat
LCA
Mark Walker
Dale McConeghey
Veldine van Roekel
Iowa City
Harry van Roekel
Pella
Lenora Vogelaar
Lorentha Dykstra
Regina
Marlena de Geus
Twila van Hemert
Dave Vander Ploeg
Ff. W. Vriezelaar
Sally Pennington
Maxwell
Marilyn Miller
Noxville
Walter van Doorninck
Joan Nollen
John Vriezelaar
Joan
Summit
Vriezelaar
Roy Vander Ploeg
FFA
Polk
Dallas
Jasper
Story
Madison
Warren
Marion
Boone
Marvin Verros
County Line Club
Pete Rus
Dave Verros
Clifford de Jonge
Clifford Jr
Oskaloosa
Elmer Vogelaar
Howard de Prenger
Beth Ellen
Leighton
Arthur de Vries
Dave Vandeloeg
Henry Ver Woert
Martha Carol
Glen
Verros
Arizona
Texas
Vanden Ploegs
Verrose
Lenora
Marcia
Peter Westerkamp
Peoria
Oskaloosa News social notes recount family visits
Meeting open with pledge led by Barbara Houghtaling. Twelve members and two leaders respond to roll call. Mary Ann Cruzen recovers from measles. Sheryl Funk's 11th birthday party hosts include Sally Van Landingham, Diane Ehrenhard, and others. Various local visits and a miscellaneous bridal shower for Johanna Rozenboom noted with games, readings, and gifts.
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Massie
Harlingen
Texas
Eld
Marilyn van Veldhuizen
Pilent
Barbara Houghtaling
George de Groot
First Christian Reformed Church
Artie Jackson
Ottumwa
John Plata
New Sharon
Roger Tice
Lynnville
Sidney Plate
H. Grootveld
Wm. Day
Waterloo
R. Lewis
Pekin
J. Grootveld
Johanna Rozenboom
Wright
Ed Veldhuizen
Ernest de Bruyn
Golden Hour Circle
Marsha Veldhuizen
Lois Rozenboom
Rescued Man From Burning Vehicle Near Fenton
Trapped motorist George Brandt of Estherville was rescued after a traffic accident near Fenton recently. He was trapped and removed to safety by responders.
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George Brandt
Estherville
Fenton
Blaze Put Out By Nearby Farrier Behind Steering
John Munch, a nearby farrier, ran over and used a fire extinguisher to douse the blaze, demonstrating quick action after discovering the fire behind the steering.
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John Munch
Bedford Firemen Battle Blaze Destroys Two Buildings
Bedford firefighters fought a fierce blaze that destroyed two buildings, causing extensive damage and prompting emergency responders to secure the scene. No injuries reported. Authorities investigated the cause as neighbors watched the flames.
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Bedford
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