Monroe News Highlights Local Social and School News
The Monroe News reports residents returning from winter stays in Des Moines and Iowa City, campus notes at State University Ames, and a 25th wedding anniversary open house for Mr. and Mrs. Orville Masters. Attendees include the Masters children and relatives from Des Moines, Newton, Ottumwa, and Prairie City, along with extended family visits in Monroe, Otley, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gifford
John Kepler
Res Moines
Obert Bosveld
State University At
Ames
Robert
R. J. Bosveld
Orville Masters
Ralph Masters
Omah
Neb
Paul Masters
Eloise
Elanor
Des Moines
Newton
Oltoona
Kilduff
Otley
Reasner
Monroe
J. T. van Zante
James Wisse
Pella
Jen van Zante
Marie Jabaai
Prairie City
Frank van Zante
Marion’ van Wyk
Carl Crane
Florence Pyé
Gordon, Neilson
Iowa ‘City
David Neilson
Peter van Rys
Newertoit
Milo. Christiansence
Dorothy Herweche
Thersion Lloyd Ard
Peter Breed
Ty. Stam
Minneapolis
Mae
Raymond Breed
Omaha
Nebraska
Alle’Breed
Ottumwa
John Breed
Famiily
Stam
Baptist Church
Colfax
Larry Zickel
Anientery
Amsterdam Man Visit Area Amid Ties To Vander Linden Family
An Amsterdam, Holland native living with the Vander Linden relatives in this area plans a visit this week while staying at the Cornie Van der Linden home. He is also on business and is slated to receive an organ recital at Central Ref Church after the Sunday service. The article also notes a spring banquet on May 11 hosted by the Chr Ref church youth, with reservations via local organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter de Jongste
Amsterdam
Holland
Vander’ Lindens
Cornie Vander Linden
Oskaloosh
Stanley Vos
Carolyn van Wyk
Jes Zimmer
Pella
N. B. Knoppers
Maranatha Chr
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Galesburg Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Harold Schnug spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Ver Steeg of Monroe Janice Johnstone was a week nd guest at the Freenlin Hendricks home Mrs Gerrit Van Hulzen is improving and able to be up most of them Mrs Johanna Boat Mrs Wm Boat and Mrs Lawrence Van Mersbergen of Pella helped with house cleaning Friday at the Van Hulzen home Mrs Hattie Van Gorkum and Doug of Pella spent the weekend at the M H Van der Putte home The spring concert of the Lynn ville Sully school was well attended Amié Dow of California visited relatives here last week Mrs Nell Poortinga of Newton spent Thursday with her sister Mrs Curtis Dearinger
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Johnstone
Lynnvillé-Sully School
Amié Dow
California
Nell Poortinga
Newton
Curtis Dearinger
Local social notes from Lower Grove area church and family visits
Mrs Earl Boyd and Mrs Tracey Boyd with John spent Sunday at the Dick Boender home near Eddyville. Barbara and Billie Allen recover from chicken pox. Mrs Vina Boyd of Oskaloosa spent the weekend at the Earl Boyd home. CBC met with Mrs Virgil Bova Tuesday night with Easter themes and music discussion. Glen Dunwoody hosted a birthday party for children Randy and Tida and for Mr and Mrs Henry Klein and Robert De Wi. Sees Mr and Mrs Jake Stouwie Wednesday evening in the John Boender home. Simmmie Schmidt Karl Vina Boyd Mary Vander Hart attended Earl Boyd Sunday dinner. Karl Van Roekel and Mrs Vina Boyd visited. Services Sunday well attended. Walter is able to be about now. Mrs Anna Huff called to Oskaloosa.
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John
Shyre
Russell Worth
Raymond Sayre
Ackworth
Iowa
Sayre
Simpson College
Warren County Farm Bureau
Sayres
Germany
David
Diane
Steven van Dusseldorp
Doyle van der Hart
Floyd
Strand ‘Arld
States
Walter’ Vander Hart
Vander Hart
Duane Blackledge
Ricky
F. P. Farson
Des Moines
Wesley Whightman
Averton
Nebraska
Ella Honnold
Wesley
Navy
Washington, D. C
Roger Umble
National City
California
Ina Umble
Norwalk
Virginia
Roger
U.S.S. Hermitage
John Bloodsworth
Rickey
Case van Arkel
Karen
Pella
Jake Diekema
Eve
Guniday
Clifford,Beyer
Montezumai
Francis Wheeler Ie
Newton
Clyde Rawlins
Aid of the Christian Jehurch
Grace Peery
Bernice ‘Kling
Mark
Isaiah
Peery
Klings
Lach
Anne Zickel
May-Dearinger
Methodist’ Church
Redsnor
Barbara
Billie Allen
Vina” Boyd
Oskar
Earl Boyd
CBC
Virgil Bova
Boyd
Glen Dunwoody
Randy
Henry Klein
Robert de Wi
Ings
Walter
Anna
Huff
Waa
Oskaloosa
Tha de Cook
Viola carved by Manly man weighs in as craft record
Viola maker Guy Williams of Manly built a carved instrument in his spare time. The viola consists of 59 parts and reflects about 150 hours of labor using ~80 dollars in materials. Lost item note: find it in the want ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Williams
Manly
Williams
Extension notes offer guidance for farmers and cattle testing
Extension notes by Richard Freeman advise minimal corn borer threat to Iowa this year. Plans stress timing of plowing and bud pinking on apples. Farmers are urged to contact Extension Office for guidance and to arrange Brucellosis testing with local veterinarians to complete within 18 months under area control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Harold Gunderson
Choosing the Right Drill Size for Home Workshop Use
Readers ask about metal sanding sheets and whether a 1 in drill is better than a 1/2 in. The Thor Research Center explains there is no method difference between sanding sheets and sandpaper. For small projects a 1/2 in drill suffices but a 1 in drill handles heavier work. cost is similar and beginners can use either.
Anniversary of a Man Named Conrad
A fragmented note marks an anniversary for a man named Conrad, with partial words suggesting commemorative events or reflections on a milestone. The readable bits imply local observance or personal remembrance tied to a surname. Further context is unreadable.
Modays and Newspapers in the Daily Routine
A fragmented note reflects how ad days and newspapers shape weekday life. It hints at planning around daily publications and community information streams.
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