Local society notes from Mahaska County posts
Visitors from Des Moines and renderings of hospital moments fill a long Mahaska Chronicle page. The itemized notes cover praise, travel, and multiple hospital admissions and dismissals across Oskaloosa, Otley, and surrounding towns, including Mercy and Mahaska hospitals, with dates in May and family connections across Des Moines, Pella, and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila
Wilma Steenhoek
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Larry Dean
Neal de Ronde
Mal Hospital
Christina Vande Voort
Otley
John W. Veenstra
Mahaska Hospital
Melvin Dear
Mahaska
Marion Pol
Mercy
Ray Vander Kraats
Tom
Elmer Ver Meer
George Lauber
Pella
Neal van Niewenhuizen
World Plane Tour Told By W H Nicholas At Rotary
Mason City Iowa guest speaker W H Nicholas recounted a round the world plane journey with Mr and Mrs Nicholas and Mr and Mrs Kuyper. He cited six Rotary Club visits in Japan Hawaii Hong Kong Philippines India Egypt The Holy Land Rome and England and praised Japanese honesty in a purse incident. Dr Walter De Kock attended, marking his last dinner before leaving for Cedar Falls and Las Vegas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Nicholas
Mason City
Iowa
P. H. Kuyper
Pella
del de Haan
Nicholas
Japan
Tokio
Inci
Hawaii
Hong Kong
Philippine ‘Islands
India
Egypt
Holy Land
Hallowed Ground
Rome
England
Walter de Kock
Cedar Falls
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Obituary of Herman D Rietveld from Pella Iowa
Death of Herman D Rietveld at Rosscreen factory in Pella Iowa on May 18 1956 at age 64. Born March 26 1892 near Pella son of Dirk and Elizabeth van Lint married to Fannie De Reus March 12 1913 at Second Reformed Church. Survived by wife son Connie and siblings Case Jim Wiggert Anna. funeral May 21 at Van Dyk-Duven with Rev Geo Pinches. interment Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman D. Rietveld
Pella
Iowa
Marion County
Dirk Rietveld
Elizabeth van Lint
Fannie de Reus
Second Reformed
Connie
Pr St
Case Rietveld
Reasner
Jim Rietveld
Wiggert Rietveld
Anna Rietveld
van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home
Geo. Pinches
Oakwood Cemetery
TRY HAMBURGER TRICKS FOR May Beef Month
Towa State College Extension Nutritionist Leslie Smith suggests filled hamburger patties with cheese and chili sauce or catsup as a filling. Prepare by pairing thin patties and sealing edges, then broil or grill. Include creamed hamburger as an alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa State College Extension
Leslie Smith
Motor from Bill Allen farm stolen engine found nearby
A gasoline engine stolen from the Bill Allen farm near Churdan last August was recovered in a culvert north of the town. The motor was described as still in good condition after its retrieval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Allen
Churdan
The Child Who Won't Sit
Mrs Hughes frets over a child who fusses when parents plan to go out. The babysitter suggests staying nearby during bedtime and providing familiar routines and toys. Gentle but firm explanations about the parents' plans, plus prep activities, can lessen the child's distress over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hughes
Smooth the problem by steady routines and calm exits
They found consistency helped the daughter, with the same sitter, attentive meals and bedtime, and a matter-of-fact approach to going out. Over time the family’s departures became easier for all, including the daughter, as routines hardened.
Rug Care Tips to Restore Crushed Pile and Curling
Iowa State College specialist June Brown explains simple fixes for crushed pile and curled corners. Steam lightly with a steam iron or hot iron over a damp cloth, brush briskly, and repeat steam as needed. Vacuum loose fluff from new rugs, keep tufts aligned, and run the cleaner with the pile direction to prevent color changes. Use rug cushions and scatter rugs in high traffic areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Brown
Iowa State College
Sagas Carry Nightlife Drama and Fatal Car Crash
A man knocked at a nearby house door late, then drove off after a disruptive episode. At a tavern Carl argued with his girlfriend and his friends, escalating into insults. A highway patrolman later reported Carl lost control on a curved stretch, dying when the steering column struck him, with four companions injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland
Carl
Car crash tragedy sparked by broken date and alcohol
Carl's anger over a broken date escalated with intoxication and hostile friends. He got into his car in a mood to fight, choosing the wrong weapon as the incident unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
You Are Old When You Feel Old and Tired
A compact reflection on aging and self perception. The piece lists signs of feeling old including doubting the need to learn new things, dismissing youth, preferring talk over listening, and recalling the past as the best. It frames aging as a shift in attitude and energy.
Wisdom on keeping elders active and engaged
Dr. Gerald Green urges readers to help neighbors and older adults stay involved. He warns pessimism as a major foe of aging, and promotes learning new skills, music, or singing to add value and joy, urging phone-in tips for community news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Green
Scottish Rite News Bulletin
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the Chronicle
Talephonsa
Henry de Vries
Des Moines
Mra
Lon Wormhoudt
Tunis Kempkes
St. Petersburg
Florida
Wm. de Jong
Martin Nelson
Howard Warrel
Leland Croll
Melva McBeth
Warrel
The
Chronicle
Bert van Ee
Chicago
Ray Kristensen
Fred Rhynsburger
Phoenix
Arizona
Catherine Slobe
Peter van Hemert
Bill Lautenbach
Grace Lautenbach
Denver
Colorado
International Harvester Company
Bob Klein
Pelia Products Company
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minnesota
Fargo
North Dakota
Montana
Forest Decker
Closter
New Jersey
Ira Vriezelaar
Charles de Jong
Luverne
White Way Auto Company
Omaha
Nebraska
General Motors Technical Center
Melvin Ver Meer
Junior Simons
Richard van Kooten
Marjorie Easley
Corpus Christi
Texas
Lela McDonald
Ames
Gertrude Mitten
W. Weirather
Ted
F. W. Weirather
Winfield
Bertha Van’t Sant
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Peter Lankelma
Illinois
H. P. Lankelma
Cleveland
Ohio
Gary Vogelaar
Peter
Ransom Awtry
Joe Hoeksema
Mark Rillihan
Gerrit Gosselink
Sam Schmittenner
Kodiakamal
Andrew P. Verploegh
Will Verploegh
Tingley
James A
Jim) Verploegh
Jim
Eeeieg
Wilson’s Jewelry CO
Franklin
Lloyd Lovell
Hugheses
S. A. Kooyman
Bob Hullihan
John M. Kamerick
Republican
Stevens
Charles Allen
Trutone Radio
Kenmore
Edison Phonograph
Universal Electric
Neal Schuring
Connie Vander Zyl
Floyd Vander Zyl
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