First Chr Ref Church Servi ce and community notices
Rev H Bossenbrock of Pella led the First Chr Ref service. A letter from Rev Bergsma Colton S D pastor elect was read. Baptism blessed the infants of Mr and Mrs John Van Woerkom Sunday. Several local families hosted gatherings and tours, while Fre mont High sophomores toured Morrells Ottumwa. Mr and Mrs J D Francis and others enjoyed a cookout near Kirkville. Raymond Meinders celebrated his 21st birthday. Local teachers and substitutes noted illness. Guests visited Wright and Van Arendonk homes. S M Massie returned from Harlingen Texas to Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bossenbrock
Pella
Bergsma
Colton
S. D
John van Woerkom
James van Wyk
Wm. de Heer
Leighton
Fremont High School
Morrell’s
Ottumwa
J. D. Francis
Emily
Bertha Kelly
Willard McCraken
Vander Brock
John van Ringelestein
Community Guests and local achievements in Monroe Iowa
Visitors from Pella Altoona and Des Moines join Anie Verought family gatherings. Awards go to Chuck McCauley and Terry Wilson for agricultural journalism scholarships at Town State College Ames. An Earl Queen Mary trip planned for Ora Tool precedes a six week European tour. Local births hospital notes and family visits populate a busy social page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anie Verought
Lee Vriezelaar
Pella
George Laurens
Altoona
Joyce Vriezelaar
Des Moines
Sam Buckingham
Prairie City
Harold Vander Werff
Texas
Dick Vander Werff
G. Vander Waal
Newton
Vander We
Sioux City
Ora Tool
New York City
David Nimme
and Thomas
Richmond
D. C
Sara
Laura
Chicago
Illinois
J. J. Buwalda
Anne Ver Dught
Ver
Paul McConeghey
Keith McConeghey
Raymond Fitzgerald
Davenport
Alice Scott
Durant
Galesburg Notes of Church Visits and Local Gathering Highlights
Galesburg residents shared Sunday visits with Henry and Annie Marks and with the Hutchins family. Rev Nickerson joined a dinner at the Zickel home, while Merlin Schnug hosted a birthday surprise. The Galesburg Go Getters 4 H Club met with 11 members presiding officer Lawrence Vander Werf, planning a project tour. A Ladies Aid meeting at the church basement included devotions, gift plans, and a service by Bernice Kling. Several communities exchanged visits, birthdays, and social events amid women’s club activities and neighborhood hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Steenbock
Henry
Annie Marks
Harold Schnug
Tracr
Dave Hutchins
Anna de Bruyn
Merlin Schnug
Clifford Dearinker
Maretin Dearinger
Lois Dearinger
Gawlins
Cora Ramer
Wilbur
Sparks
Merle Sparks
Roger
Newton
Galesburg
Go Getters
Jim Vanden Berg
Lawrence Vander Werf
Jim
Jerry Vanden Berg
Nelson
Judy van Sulzen
Robert T. Olson
Linda
Arie de Penning
Elmer Peery
Monroe
Merlin Schnng
del Elscott
Dfe
Dfe Newton, Mrs. Pearl Rohrdanz
Dwight
Killduff
Jesse Butin
Grace ‘Schnug
Bob
Ladies’ Aid
Dorothy Sparks
Luella Heemsbergen
Ramsey
Des Moines
Cancer Fund
Bernice Kling
Christ
Bernice ‘Kling
Grace Peery
Florence Butin
Laura van Wyngarden
Maggie’ Dearinger
Mary Schnug
Ann Zickel
Gelene Rawlins
Esther Woody
Della Peery
Arthur Dearinger
Minnie Holmes
Marvin de Bruyn
Newton Hospital
Etta Phillips
Denver
Dewey Ramer
Wanda Vander Pol
Sully
Janice Hendricks
Henry Willemsen
John Willemsen
Suday
Wilbur Ramer
Murry
Pella
Lawrence Woody Ndt
Marvin Engle
New Baby
Avery Woody
John Straver
C Rapids
Mich
Minoi
Donald Peery U Ted
Thursth
Marvin Blom
Marvin Bruxyoort
John Klein
Reasnor
Marvin Bruxvoort
Wilma Steenbock
Lila
Kyle
Carroll Menninga
Yella W. Menninga
Jarold Steenhoek
Vander Pol family hosts surprise 25th anniversary party
Sully residents joined Mr and Mrs C C Vander Pol for a surprise anniversary party on Saturday with gifts and a tray lunch. Attendees from Sully, Pella, Kellogg, Monroe and Newton included many Vander Pols and related families. Several others unable to attend were named. Local news also notes a Postmasters Convention attendance, neighbor visits, a Lions Club meeting, summer band plans, and births and hospital updates in neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Vander Pol
Henry Willemsen
Jeanette
Everett Vander Pol
G. B. Vander Pol
Bernie
Connie van Hemert
Wayne
Alex Vander Pol
Carolyn Vander Pol
Sully
Paul Renaud
Johanna
Lester Vander Pol
Pella
Joe R. Willemsen
Kellogg
Lon de Maan
Town City
Floris Dunnick
Alma
Lynnville
Lester Beyer
Judy
Newton
Max
Wayne Vander Pol
Weldo Vander Wilt
Linda
Monroe
Howard Mary
David Vander Pol
Harry de Jong
Waterloo
Jeff Willemsen
C. J. Vander Pol
Carolyn
Vernon Vander Kamp
Garner
Marry de Jong
Paul Vander Kamp
Case Willemsen
Warner Willemsen
Bert van
Debbie
Diana
Otley
Marvin Blom
Vincent
Rickey
Bert van Wyk
Norman
Roger
G. James Blom
Loren
Terry
Tunis Hartgers
Don de Jong
Fred de Jong
Leonard van Genderen
Central College
Jordan Hall
Dick Heemsbergen
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Clarence van Kooten
Skiff Memorial Hospital
Dean Kool
Lynnville-Sully
Lions Club
Donald Moes
Harlan Sterk
Wayne Wildman
Connie Schurling
Cody Wisgerhof
Martha Circle
First Reformed Church
Lester Huyser
Macy
Colfax Livestock Sale Sets Activity and Prices
A Colfax livestock sale report details a large volume last Saturday with 1290 head auctioned. Cattle includedpacker cows, bulls, steers, heifers and calves. hogs ranged from shoats to sows. sheep sold with market lambs and bred ewes. For this Saturday, another strong run is expected and buyers are urged to consign early for proper sorting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Lake Michigan Trout Catch Plummets Amid Eel Invasion
In 1946 the commercial catch was 5 percent of a million pounds, but by 1953 lamprey eel damage reduced the haul to 402 pounds. Fisheries men fear spread to inland waters including TVA lakes. Importers of minnows urged to inspect shipments for killer eels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
TVA
Pe Sons
Algona Fireman Suffers Heart Attack On Roof
Fireman Henry Hauptly of Algona suffered a heart attack while working on a house roof. Fire crews worked 15 to 20 minutes to secure him as the roof was 40 to 50 feet above the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hauptly
Algona
Luther Dominates Central In Weekend Baseball Sweep
Luther defeated Decorah Central 16-0 in the opener and 9-1 in the nightcap. Luther built a nine run first inning on six walks two errors a single and two doubles. Wayne Solie pitched a shutout in the first game allowing only a single to Eldon Schulte. Central managed five hits in the second game but scored once as Luther produced 12 hits with five for extra bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Luther
Decorah Central
Wayne Solie
Eldon Schulte
First Iowa Newspaper Dubuque Visitor 1836 Founder
The first Iowa newspaper was the weekly Dubuque Visitor founded in 1836 and edited by John King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dubuque
John King
Pella Wins Sectional Title Over New Sharon In Rough Finals
Pella defeated New Sharon 11-6 to clinch the sectional tournament title. Mark De Ciup tallied hits and walks while striking out four for Pella, as Vella beat New Sharon despite multiple errors. Robinson led New Sharon with a double and two walks, but the team fell behind early and could not recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Lacey
Lavey
Newn
Della
Mark de Cooklieved
Im Redeker
Phil Vanden Berg
V Sharon
Robinson
Central Tennis Team routs Wesleyan 10 to 0
Central blanked Iowa Wesleyan 10-0 to even its record at 2-2 at Pella. Alex Jamieson won a set in singles after losing the deciding two in a 6-4 1-6 3-6 sequence. Other matches featured Brugevik Barnes Brewster Weidenbacher LeMahieu Van Kley and Tait with decisive wins for Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Iowa Wesleyan
Pella Lust
Alex Jamieson
Towa Wesleyan
Roger Bruggink
Roger Brugevik
Steve Barnes
George Hayward
King Brewster
John Hathaway
Howard
George Weidenbacher
Ritch White
Ron LeMahieu
Gerry Tait
Jerry van’ Kley
Rich Murphy
Doubles results feature steady wins for top pairings
Weidenbaecer and Brewster won 6-1 over Jamieson and Hathaway. Bruggink and Barnes defeated Nugen and Hayward 6-1, 6-1. Duffus and Le Mahieu beat White and Tait 6-2, 6-0, showcasing strong serving and coordinated net play across matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weidenbaecer
Brewster
Jamieson
Hathaway
Bruggink
Barnes
Nugen
Hayward
Duffus
le Mahieu
White
Tait
Fisherman Hails 40-Pound White Bass Catch in Mexico
Schaller resident B. J. Lynch recently returned from Phoenix with proof of a big catch at Cholla Bay Mexico. He displayed a photo of a 40 pound white bass and noted the fish measured 46 inches in length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Lynch
Schaller
Phoenix
Cholla Bay
Mexico
Time visitors view Central College events at Pella
Visitors can attend a track meet and a baseball game at Central College in Pella. The 10:00 am Saturday double header features Dent and Town Wesleyan, followed by a 3:00 pm Four team Dual Track meet with Central Jana Wesleyan Parsons and Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Central College
Turday
Dent
Town Wesleyan
Central
Jana Wesleyan
Parsons
Simpson
New Marks Set At Central Track Meet
The Central Invitational Track and Field Meet produced multiple school records as Dunique’s team dominated with three meet marks and four other firsts. Notable performances featured javelin and high jump records, a 100 yard dash split by Starling Jenkins, and strong showings from Dubuque, Central, and Sunpean athletes across sprints, relays, and hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunique
Parsons
Ste
Central
Sunpean
Towa Wedeyan
Duris Terands
Dubuque
Sharples
Juris Terauds
Bush
Cith
Larry Matthews
Schulte
Vieth
Wiles
Schmidt
Gary Kempthorne
Anderson
Ashmore
Carle
Book
Starling Jenkins
Balmer
Heil
Gramer
Bob Gay
Jenkins
Cramer
Simpson
Steve Sage
Brink
Isaacson
Hornbuckle
Sage
Walters
Borthwick
Gary Grow
Evans
Rowling
Bradley
Phil Bush
Verhoef
Stenzel
Blair Rowling
McGregor
Damsteegt
Tyler
Terry Heil
Rogers
Grain Elevator Work to Begin in Tripoli Bremer County
Construction will start soon on a 200000 bushel grain elevator at Tripoli in Bremer County. The project, tied to local agriculture needs, aims to boost storage capacity and support regional farmers. Local officials expect job creation and improved grain handling once completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Bremer County
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Monroe News
H. W. Vriezelaar
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Mia
Lyle Hernedo and
Jerry
and Charlotte McConeghey
Connie
Kathy
Clark Carnahan
Iustlers
John Livingston
U. S
Sully News
Sully Lions Club
Ralph Whitten
Lions
P. van Gorp
H. Zuidema
Mrs
Tunis Blom
Lane Meulpolder
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Ottumwa Daily Courier Photo
Linda Tyseling
Sandy Klein
Hilma Schagen
Mary Lou Me
Carole Grootveld
Colfax Sale
Colfax Sale Company
Central Tennis Squad
Blanks Wesleyan
Fieldcrest
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