News from Nearby Towns And Rural Communities
Mrs. Chas. Vander Kolk reports social visits in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stientjes of Pella called on the Nelson Vos household Tuesday evening. The Robus family spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Miller near Town City. Mrs. Brom and Mrs. gers of Killduff and Mrs. Uitermarkt near Pella aided Norman Robus with living room wallpaper last Wednesday. Bill Uitermarkt and Albert Uitermarkt of near Pella joined Friday evening activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Vander Kolk
Joe Stientjes
Pella
Nelson Vos
Raymond Robus
John Clyde
Dutch Talk and Church Visits Across Otley Monroe Oskaloosa
A lettered pace of visits from Uitermark family and relatives near Galesburg Leighton and Monroe to Otley and Des Moines. Mentions Dr Th L Haitjema from Groningen University and church talks in The Netherlands. Local clergy Rev Lester Muller Rev Herbert Van Wyk Dr. Van Wyk preachings and planned appointments unfold with family guests and dinner hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Corie Klontwyk
Monroe
Mes
Gerrit
Arion Vitermarkt
Ryke Lo
Aart
Ver Steet
Ike Tuinstyrht
John Visser
John Sille
Des Moines
Sille
Lester Muller
Lennox
South Dakota
Lowa
Muller
Central Reformed Church
Oskaloosa
Uth
Herbert van Wyk
Pella
Norman Robus
Charles Vander Kolk
Marion Verwers
Local residents visit neighbors over weekend
On Sunday evening at the Charles Vander Kolk home Mr and Mrs William Verwers and their children spent the afternoon with the Vander Kolks. Mr and Mrs Arnold Bogards and family from Pella visited Thuring at the Nelson Vos home. Mr and Mrs Gerrit Ustermarkt and their son were guests at the Andrew Ustermarkt home on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vander Kolk
William Verwers
Arnold Bogards
Pella
Thuring
Nelson Vos
Gerrit Ustermarkt and
Andrew Ustermarkt
Monroe News Briefs From The May 1 Almanac
Local notes report the birth of Gwen Arite to Mr and Mrs Karl Nolin of Ralston in April and the Saal family events including visits and memorials. The Monroe Alumni banquet is slated for May 190 at the Methodist church. A son arrived Friday April 25 to Mr and Mrs Forrest Walker, the mother Wanda Waddle. Hospital and funeral notices touch Des Moines and Woodward Iowa with several local families hosting guests and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Weiezelaar
Karl Nolin
Ralston
Gwen
Tie Mugen
Gertrude W Me
Duck Andeweg
Jin Newell
Bite
John Walker
Anna Lee
Woodward
Lowa
Amwret
District No. 4
Methodist Church
Eldon
Ottumwa
Hedrick
Oskaloosa
Albia
Grinnell
Brooklyn
Jack Andewes
Ath
Cla
Klein
Otley
Summit School
George Perrin
Kathryn Vriezelaur
Amvet Auxiliaries
Bth
Adel
Town
John den Otter
H. W. Vriezelaar
Monroe
Prairie City social notes feature local visits and birthdays
Prairie City residents share weekend visits and celebrations as Will and Shirley Vande Lune Marvin, Merle Kallemyn, Judy and Linda of Pella call on Gradus Vande Lune and A. A. Steenboek homes. J C Woodell returns from Houston April 15. Maggie Cooper visits Monroe with Ervin Walker. Clara Coy marked 80th birthday with Legion Auxiliary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrielta M. Steenhook
Will Vande la Marvin
Shirley
Merle Kallemyn
Judy
Linda
Pella
Margie Cooper
Des Or
Vivian Vande Lune
Marvin Vande Lune
Des Moines
John Schut
Willis
A. A
A. A. Steenboek
J.C. Woodell
Houston
Texas
M. L. Parks
Prairie City
Maggie Cooper Visi
Ervin Walker
Monroe
Legion Au
Clara Coy
Galesburg Social News Highlights After Church and Visits
Galesburg Christian Church members and families shared meals and visits across the week. Richard Walters hosted dinner at the Schnugs. Raymond Mick and son called on the Clausen home. Archie Casebolt and daughter joined Knoxville visitors in Richland. Additional gatherings included the De Penning and Ver Steeg households hosting friends and relatives for Sunday and midweek social events. The Ladies Aid met for quilting with a serving committee, and a Scout wiener roast recognizing a day’s good deed preceded birthday gatherings for local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Carpenter
Richard Walters
Galesburg
Darrell de Bruyn
Martha Meyers
Kenneth Carpenter
Karla Kay
Pella
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Aid Room
Wilbur Sparks
Francis Heemsbergen
Ann Zickel
Hattie Carpenter
Anne de Penning
Darye
Tulip Time Musings and Contest Notes at Simpson College
A local piece recounts a State Music Contest held at Simpson College last Saturday with judges Prof Paul Stove and another Drake University figure. The writeup blends contest impressions, Tulip Time highlights, a garlic recipe, May basket memories, and colorful asides about Fred Dekker and Dockendorf, ending with quotes on faith and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Stove
Drake University
Simpson College
Summit News Social Notes from Summit School and Des Moines Sale
Attendees at the Iowa State Guernsey Breeders Sale at the Des Moines Fairgrounds included Rob ert Kaldenberg H W Vriezelaar Ed Beyer Russel Livingstone and Donald Livingstone. Summit School pupils built a village from sand and matchboxes reflecting Pella art while local businesses and Central College were represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Vriezelaar
Des Moines
Robert Kaldenberg
H. W. Vriezelaar
Ed Beyer
Russel Livingstone
Donald Livingstone
Summit School
Pella
Central College
Pella National Bank
Narwin Jean Bricker
Sally van Doorninck
Coralee Vriezelaar
Shirley Monroe
Farm Bureau Township
Otley School
Tracy Sunday services moved to 9 80 for summer months
Tracy residents will observe Sunday morning worship at 9 80 during the summer at the Christian Reformed Church, with afternoon services still at 1 30. Numerous local families from Otley Pella Os kaloosa and nearby areas attended church and visited homes Sunday and several graduates from Tracy are named for upcoming events including the Baccalaureate on May 11 and commencement May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Church
Enghers Bros
Minnie
Rhina
Near Otley
Arne Enihershom
Marinus Rooz
Lewis van Wyk
Marion Wickhart
Pella
Wanders
Ralph and
Went Tainter
Wande
Pella Christian High
Tracy
Leeuw
Addres
Roy C. Vander Veer
A Converse
James Daugherty
Wilma D.furgison
Bonnie Jean Kerr
Kathryn Te Hoksbergen
Marie Beekhuizen
Junella Harkness
Mary Lou Goleman
Doris N. Angelo
Jack Vance
Oskaloosa
Zion
Id Hoks
Fassler Tops Omaha Mule Sale With $800 Span
Ernest Fassler of Qumby led an Omaha sale by selling a span of three and four year old sorrel mules for 800 dollars. The purchaser, a Missouri showman, plans to add the pair to his thirty head used on a circuit of summer fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Fassler
Qumby
Omaha
Missouri
Twin Grandmothers Welcome Twice Born On Same Day
Mrs Nan Thompson of Storm Lake became a grandmother twice when a daughter was born to her son and his wife in Storm Lake. Three hours later the same family welcomed a daughter and husband in Arcata California, making Mrs Thompson a grandmother twice in one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Thompson
Storm Lake
Arcata
California
County Board Proceedings At Marion County Meeting
Adjourned meeting of the Hoard of Super doesn t clear text. Resolution of the Board At Marion County in Tie it Hesulvend by the Roar of Super Aber of the County of Mlarign State Se Towa. The minutes describe mineral rights to the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter Section 1 Town 1e 1y, following the C2 hes and the ame ie hen. The chairman authorized to execute warranty. Names of attendees and claims listed, with pay and refunds noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Cowntyy
Mlarign
Bigtioen
Ewceaa
Sient
Tle
Furth
Tweedy
Insurance and savings offer from WM Dieleman Sully Iowa
See me for farm and city property insurance and bail on crops and autos with low rates. Start a savings account with life insurance for retirement income. Insure in good companies and call 50 Sully or write P O Box 146.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
P. O
Dieleman
Lowa
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Frundt Seed Company
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Pella, Iowa
Morrell
John Morrell & Co
Ottumwa, Iowa
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Prairie City News
Mr. Stove
Tulip
Ile has _atn
LE Place
Aisma
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Fred Dekker
Fred
Tudor
Dockendorff
Dockendorf
Jesus
Basteing
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Louis
Evans
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Judy Klein
Norma Jean Bricker
Jean Bryant
Knoxville
Ames
Lake Ahquabi
Velma Vriezelaar
Norma Bricker
W. Angove
Tracy News
Marion County
Co-operative Dairy Breeders Association
Guernseys
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Bion Hunt
Pleasantville
Gerrit Dicleman
Ae Ars
Proceedings OF County Board
Vernon
Risser Nya
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Miady
Sp. Brann
Allie
A. Anderson
van Th
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Ralphe Vo' Mamyer
Myrtle
Raual
Annemine
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Tobe Frow
John Ia
van ‘Garp
Fes
Benie
Elaig
Marie Willin
Wasenninie
Wee Amaherry
Aesenainge
A.M. Neuver
Nanens
Iuselhu Vans Dee Walter Kins
Arthur Purson
Marian ‘Tone
Jamen H. Templeton
Nanen
McDonald Fio
Panes
Calmennon
Erader Biaden
Spahi
Rone
William “Shell
Stu. But
Lal Seuts
Wesensing
K-S
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Pella Supply Company
Homer Cros Cantello
Dyer
Thomas Frye
Art Gliman
Jor Karke Beal
Julio Massarinni
Lavon Pearson
Thomas Walton
Kamerick
Tout
Azessine Shoes
WLC
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Rouze Stunter
Arie Th
Roxanna
Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer and
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Nellie D
West First Street
Square Deal Insurance Company
Des Moines 8
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New Sharon
L. M. Johnson, Mgr
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A. J. Kutch
Taintor Savings Bank
Colfax Sales Company
Newton
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Earl Shields
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