News of Nearby Towns And Rural Communities
Misa Joyce Schimmel, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willi Schimmel, had her tonsils removed in Newton Thursday. Leighton Commercial Club discussed summer hiatus. various locals hosted visits, parties, and church events as families and friends gathered. Wessel Westra A/2C home on leave from Lowry Air Field. three Christian School graduates noted. many social visits and club activities across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Joyce Schimmel
Willi Schimmel
Newton
Elmer Peacher
Missouri
John de Prenger
L. Roekel
Peacher
Julia Kuene
Gradys Aalberts
Michigan
Raymond Lett
Oskaloosa
Leighton
Comade
Gene Sedrel
M. M. DeReusad
Howard Rowland
Rose Hill
Beulah Klein
William Rempe
Louis van Heukelem
Frank van Haaften
Dwight Douglas
Harry Denburger
R. E. Bannister
F. B. Denburger
Don de Prenger
Gaylord Faidley
Colfax
T. D. Beintema
Beintema
Leland Faidley
Robert Faidley
Joy Denburger
Iowa State Teachers College
Guest Wa
Fairfield
Joy
Chicago
Denburger
Leonard Hanna
Marshalltown
Cedar Falls
Heap O’ Livin
Township Hall
Andrew Brower
H. Vander
Brummel
Gen de Prenger
L.’Van Rockel
Ric 'G
Beulah Carr Birthday Surprise In Monroe
Mrs Beulah Carr celebrated her birthday with a surprise party Friday afternoon hosted by friends including Mrs i D Long Mrs Wm Den Otter Mrs Leo Sweeney and others. Refreshments were served as attendees gathered to honor the Monroe resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kane
Arnold Schippers
Walter van Doorninck
Monroe
Lester Ver Dught
Summit
Leland ‘Balmer
John Vriezelaar
Susan
Jason Hawkins
Tis Bell
Water Shortage Fact: Cows Breathe Two Gallons Daily
A historical note explains cows emit moisture equivalent to two gallons of water daily. Proper barn ventilation with electric fans and air intakes is advised to prevent moisture buildup, mold, rust, and paint damage. Guidance emphasizes consulting power providers, extension agents, and proper fan placement for effective airflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grees
Summit Strivers 4-H Girls Plan Rally Day Activities
The Summit Strivers 4-H girls club met May 17 at Nancy Ter Louw’s home. Coralee Vriezelaar led, with minutes by Li Nora Vriezelaar. Members discussed sewing tips, thread choices, and a collar project. Representatives Coralee Vriezelaar, Lenora Vogelaar, and Marilyn Walraven were chosen for the Better Groomed Girl contest on Rally Day in Knoxville June 10. A style show featured Coralee in a three piece brown wool tweed suit with accessories. Other notes include plans for Rally Day duties, a host club role, and various family visits and birthday observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Ter Louw
Coralee Vriezelaar
Li Nora Vriezelaar
Regina de Geus
Marilyn Walraven
Fred Moehler
Dwight Harvey
Harvey
H. W. Vriezel Velma Fisher
John Louw
J. W. Pringle
Newton
Christine Nickalof
Arthur Vriezelaar
Oskaloosa
Arlene Tuigstra
Arlene
Pella
Regina
Marlena de Geus
Mickey van Doorninck
Summit School
Louis A. van Roekel
James Vriezelaar
Anne Beyer
Demonstrator and Ver Dught Hostess Visit John Vriezelaar
Demonstrator and Mrs Ver Dught hosted by Dwayne Hackett and Marion County youth assistant, who called on John Vriezelaar on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Ver Dught
Dwayne Hackett
Marion County
John Vriezelaar
Local Social News Highlights in Otley and Nearby
Mrs Chas Vander Kolk and Mrs Marion Verwers plus children visited in Sully with Mrs Verwers mother Mrs John Van Maanen who plans to stay a week. Several neighbors gathered for kitchen papering at Wilma Verwers and Mrs Jeanette Robus visited in the Wilma Verwers home. Families from Otley, Monroe and Pella spent time with relatives in various homes including the Ustermarkt, Kaldenberg, Klein and McConoghey households. Clergy Rev Baker and Rev Vroon conducted services at the Christian Reformed Church and visiting families joined afternoon gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Verwers
Mrs. Verwers
John van Maanen
Sully
van Men
Jeanette Robus
Connie
Wilma Verwers
Wilma
William Verwers
Bonnie
Darlene
Cordell
Pella
Christian Reformed Church
Vroon
Marion Ustermarkt
Harry Ustermarkt
Henry Breuklander
John de Ronde
Gradus Klein
Harold van Essen
Tracy
Ervin Klein
Darell Wynsteker
Oskaloosa
Lloyd Swank
Joe Horman
Paul
Earl
Dale McConoghey
Toolchapel
The
Local families gather across neighborhoods in shared visits
Mrs William Verwers and family hosted a Wednesday gathering with Marion Vander ik and Bruce visiting the Norman Robus home. Kaldenberg, stationed at Fort Leavenworth, spent weekend with Bessie Kaldenberg and Ruth. John and Vanden Baard attended baccalaureate at First Reformed Church in Pella where grandson Norman Vanden Baard is set to graduate this spring. Pella visitors Harry Renaud called on James Van Vliet and Billie Vriezelaar in Georgian. Families William Vriezelnaar, Nelson Vos, John Vanden Baard, Robert Van Essen, and Henry Kool left Tuesday to the woods for a flower hunt. Gertrude Aalbers spent Monday with Marion Aalbers and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Slr
Dale Roorda
Clarence van Zee
Eugene van Zee
Con Ver Ploeg
L. van Roekel
Aalberts
Wessel Westra
Lowry Air Field
Denver
Colorado
Christian Reformed Church
Christian School
Elsie de Jong
Elizabeth Steenhoek
Janice Boerelyn
Beauty of the Earth
Andrew
Steenhoek
Beth Steenhoek
Janice
Jesus
H. Vander Klay
Mr. Steenhoek
Ruth
Georgene Ludemann
Ronald van Koot
Vander Linda
Janie
Herbie Hagen
Oskaloosa
William de Heer
J. G. Newen
Fremont
Ben Sedrel
Bussey
Henry Sedrel
Carole
Connie
Harry de Bruin
William van Haaften
John Kennedy
Don Kennedy
van Zuuks
Art Sedrel
Christian Reformed Ministers’ Conference
First
Pella
Central College
Gerrit van Zemeren
Betty de Vos
Albia
Betty Lang
Delta
Ruth Lubbers
Shebayan
Wisconsin
The
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Clarence den Adel
Elmer de Prenger
Mary Elaine van Heukelem
Mary Beth Hagen
Ronnie Simmons
Diane de Prenger
Mark de Prenger
Willis van Haaften
Herman Simmons
Cynthia de Prenger
Jane Ann van Hastten
Max Rempe
Don de Prenger
Wilbur Rempe
Ernest van Zee
Robert Huen
Mee Smer Fleck
G. G. Versteegh
Son
Claude Douglas
Tracy
Sunshine Club
Pleasant Grove
County Farm
Gerrit van
William Verwers
Marion Verwers
Charles Vanderik
Raymond Johnnie
Bruce
Norman Robus
Ivan Kaldenberg
Fort Leavenworth
Han
Bessie Kaldenberg
Henry Vriczelaar
Knoxville
John Vanden Baard
First Reformed
Norman Vanden Baard
Harry Renaud
James van Vliet
Billie Vriezelaar
William Vriezelnar
Nelson Vos
Robert van Essen
Henry Kool
Gertrude Aalbers
Marion Aalbers
Careful Breaking In Of Heifers For Milking Warns Expert
Floyd Arnold extension dairyman at Iowa State College warns that careful handling is needed when breaking in a heifer to milk to prevent associating milking with unpleasant experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
Floyd Arnold
Towa State College
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Leighton News
Zomeren
Marion Vander Zyl
Ire
de Cook
Gerrit van Zomeren
Patie
Ervin van Rheenen
Elmer Klein
John Stursma
Henry Roozeboom
C. A. Roorda
Gene van Zee
Marilyn Pkins
Topeka
Kansas
Alumni High School
Filling Workers Society
Esther de Jong
Dorothy Newendorp
Fowler Telephone Company
Monroe News
H. W. Vriezelaar
Beulah Carr
I D. Long
Wm. den Otter
Leo Sweeney
Magnus Neilsen
Harold Wittmer
Ralph Rhinehart
Gertrude Worth
I D. B. Carr
An Brown
Des
Charles Martin
Wilden Hospital
Des, Moines
Floyd Wilson
Marion Birkenholtz
Susannn
Susan Ann
Johnny
Jimmy
Linda Lee
Memphis
Tenn
Loren Bowens
H. M. Bowans
Prairie City
Berlin Ballard
Leland Clement
Metz
Iowa
Wm. Karr
Cordova
D. Brong
Jason
Navy
L. E. Thomason
Misa
Shirley’ Phillips
Monroe Hi
Perry Kane
Bettendorf
Raymond Kane
Wm. Hilderbrand
Billy
Bobby
Altoona
George Benjamin
Sherri Beth
Mary
Nancy Lee
Ray Shannon
Ira Miller
Farm Electrification Bureau
Summit News
Barbara Worth
Patty Barr
Roberta Brock
Shirley Zickel
Janie McCauley
Susan Diekman
Vriezelaar
June Wilson
June
Runnells
Bertha Wittmer
Mamie Vander Ploeg
Airie Clevenger
Terry
Beth
A. R. Vander Ploeg
Kathy
Karlin
Clint
Kent
Kent Vriezelaar
Dave Vander Ploeg
Perquilla Wittmer
Des Moines
Berta Wittmer
Newberg
Wittmer
al Disrud
Jim McCullough
A. P
Vander Beek
Sally
John G. Ver Ploeg
Nick Geurts
Tunis
Dykstra
Fynaardt
New Sharon
Pfister Associated Growers, Inc
Monroe, Iowa
Republican
Illinois
Minnesota
University of Oklahoma
Monroe County
Air Corps
American Legion and
Farm Bureau
Albia High School
C. R. Sandifer
Otley News
Chas, Vander Kolk
Yis
Kempres Studio
Ning
Pella Construction Co
Unkle Hank Sez
Felco
Farmers’ Co-Operative Exchange
Colfax Sale
Angus ‘Yall
Packer Co
Ora Schmidt
Colfax Sale Company
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