News of Nearby Towns And Rural Communities
Mrs. John Terlouw of Pella visited with Elizabeth Poortinga and family. Rural eighth grade grads in Knoxville and various local visits are noted along with school events at Fair Oaks and Summit. Sally Pennington to teach home economics in Monroe High. Martha Ver Woert to Monroe High, and many community gatherings, meals, and visits across Pella Monroe and Sully are recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Terlouw
Pella
Elizabeth Poortinga
H. W. Vriezelaar
Warren van Wyk
Lowell
Gradus Vriezelaar
Max Tool
Monroe
Fair Oaks School
Ina Umble
Peter Breed
St. W. Vriet
Claar
Henry Ver Woert
Martha Carol
Glen
Elmer Vogelaar
Lenora
Mareia
Knoxville
Martha
Ella Walker
Henry Herwehe
Jacob Vos
Fred Maasdam
Lynnville
Herbert van Wyk
Prairie City
Arthur de Vries
Reformed Church
Leighton
Elmer de Prenger
Jennie Wouda
Roy van Essen
Nora
Richard
Dennis
Bobby
Bruce
Gerald van Houweling
Pamela
Jimmy
Marion van Houweling
Jennie ‘Wouda
Gerrit van Hulzen
Valley School
C. Vander Zyl
Richard van Wyk
Sally Pennington
Monroe High School
Mary Vrieze- Jaar
Marshalltown
Summit School
Frances van Wyk
Happy Dozen
Martha Ver Woert
Centennial Elm Tree
DAR Society of
Melvin van Wyk
Summit
Community notes from Oskaloosa First Christian Reformed
Local church services and events are reported including attendance at divine services at the First Christian Reformed Church and Ascension Day observance. Graduation exercises were held at the local high school with Rev R Graves as guest speaker for the Christian school's program. Members and guests attend various visits and club meetings, with plans for elections and state camp participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Vander Wal
Des Moines
First Christian Reformed Church
Rev. R. Graves
C. Newenhouse
Pella
J. G. Newenhouse
Famly
1St Christian Reformed Church
C&h Boosters
Deanne Randell
Judy McBurney
Lynn Butin
Dorothy Randell
Pat Ireland
Boone
Community life in Sully Iowa includes births and events
Local notes report several births at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa, visitors from nearby towns, and church group meetings. Highlights cover a May 15 birth, a Thornburg Iowa teacher's homecoming, and plans for summer courses at Penn College. Daily Vacation Bible School runs May 23 at the Community Church and public school with bus transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Goodyk
Mercy
Jake Brand
Vicki
Don de Jong
Arthur Huyser
Harry de Jong
Pella
Christiana Vanden Berg
Tunis Blom
Sully
Apres Midi Club
Fred de Vries
Delmer Schultz
Robert Holdefer
Maytag
Newton
Governor's Home
Art Center
Des Moines
John Andersen
M. R. Andersen
Bryce Macy
C. D. Macy
Homer McDowell
Bert Renaud
Aubrey Russell
Erma Voss
Monroe News Briefs Highlight Local Family and School Events
In Newton area news, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Foster welcomed their son Michael Todd born May 13 at Skiff Memorial Hospital. Other items note Oak Grove School's picnic day, various family visits, 4-H club activities, a Mother Daughter tea planned for May 26 at the Methodist Church, and community greetings from local residents including Vander Pol, Keuning, and Valentine families. Barbra Worth played trombone at Simpson College band concert. Bluish hospital updates plus travel plans for residents are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Foster
Skiff Memorial Hospital
Newton
Michael Todd
Vicky
Shirley Herwehe
Oak Grove
Lyle Tool
Wm. McConeghey
Dale McConeghey
Chris Vander Pol
Texas
J. R. Valentine
Viola Burmeister
Happy Hearts 4
Covey
Russel Worth
John Throckmartin
Laura
Carol
Indianola
Barbara Worth
Simpson College
Conert
Barbara
Roy Vander Waal
King’s Daughters
Verna Wagoner
Waterloo
Ray Vander Linden
Gerald van Zante
Dewayne Honnold
Linda
Dewey Ford
Donald Coy
Knoxville
H. Clyde Quick
Greele
Colo
Weld County
Quick
0. M. Baer
Mary Lou
Denver
J. W. le Grand
Des Moines
Lancaster
Penn
Mr. Baer
Baby Girl Yvonne Lynn Born in Mahaska Hospital
Mrs Charles Vander Kol announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs John De Ronde. Yvonne Lynn arrived Saturday May 14 at 1 PM weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa. Several relatives and friends visited or joined events in nearby towns and homes. Otley school closed Wednesday with a picnic in the school yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John de Ronde
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Yvonne Lynn
Winnie Breen
Ira Breen
Marinus Stravers
Galesburg
Andrew Ustermarkt
Frank van Zante
Bessie Kaldenberg
Ray Robus
John Bruce
Gregory
Pella
Charles Vander Kolk
Raymond Robus
Gene Stientjes
Carl Crane
Monroe
Marion van Wyke
Gysbert van Zante
Sully
Iowa
Jennie Vander Linden
Dan Hoogenakker
George Ryke
Gerrit Ryke
Perry
Tone Klein
Lesley Breen
Sons
Keota
Otley
Local Social Roundup Highlights Family Gatherings and Visits
Galesburg residents hosted and visited kin from Jackson ville Des Moines and Pella. Birthday party for Carroll Michmershuizen featured friends and gifts. Various visits include Hattie Carpenter Hattie and Kenneth Carpenter at multiple homes. A school picnic closed the term and a Newton Junior High appears in a separate note about May 14. A modest drop in automobile accidents was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sukkela
Hew
Frank Owens
Jacksonville
Dee Owens
David
Des Moines
Carl Owens
Percy
Earl Owens
Pella
Joe Michmershuizen
Carroll
Yne Ramer
Connd Stave Tratchel
Devonna Men
Dewey Ramer
Dorthea Fandel
Newton
Hattie Carpenter
John Kerr
Martin Dearinger
Walt Madison
Anna de Bruyn
Richland
Iowa
Andrew Hoekstra
Ann
Clifford Dearinger
Monroe
Curtis Dearinger
Bob Terpstra
Cornie Slycord
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Summit News
Jennings
Sharon
Maxwell
Walter van Doorninck
Bert van Zante
Greeley
Jennie van Zante
Marie Jabaai
Edward Aalbers
Merry Makers Club
Kathryn
Future Farmers of America
Joseph Hoopes
Kenneth van Wyk
Joe Woody
Don Mullins
John ‘Throckmartin
Mickey van Doorninck
White
Oskaloosa News
Lizabeth Newenhouse
C. R. Veenstra
Lacombe
Alberta
Canada
Dick Baas
Milaca
Minn
Jacob Baas
Pease, Minn
John Baas
J. J. Baas
North Ninth St
Leta Votan
H and N Club
Carrie Hoffman
J. Gaston
Bert’ Vander Wilt
Rolscreen CO
Lowa
Luce
Chronicle News
John Newendorp
Linda G
Sully News
Mrs
The
Christian School
Christian Reformed Church
Louis van Wyk
Dick van Weelden
Betty van Rees
John Geels
Ed. van Rees
Herman Jacobs
Rock Valley
Kryn van Zee
Henry E. Jansen
Ralph de Vries
Sally Creamery
Kermit Rietema
Oney Arkema
Hiold Fennema
Wayne Wildman
New York
Europe
Ireland
England
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
Italy
France
Dorothy Harthoorn
Charles Conover
Walton Conover
A. A. Augustine
Bruce Conover
Kors. Hart
Harriet Paine
Julia Rozendaal
Cornelia Jansen
Mamie Boat
Simon Vander Pol
First Reformed Church
Wayne Zegers
Iowa Bar Association
F. L. Bedell
New
Neen Vander Zyl
Dennis Meredith
Dick Vriesman
Case Vonk
Gladys Howell
Ronnie Vonk
Clarence de Hoedt
Virginia Vos
Bruce van Wyk
Mildred Vander Zyl
Carolyn Vander Kamp
Howard Westercamp
Jerry van Engelhoven
Robert Sears
Shirley Rozend
Alvin Rozendaeth Hackett
Larry the King
Ralph Vander Zyl
Teen
Lucille
Mildred
Harrison Terpstra
Joan
Peter Verhey
Elizabeth
Tunisgers
Anna Mae
Peter van Manen
L. J. Mansham
Darlene
Harold Ratcliff
Lloyd Sparks
Ward Versteegh
Vernon Vander Kamp
Goodell
Town
Vander Kamp
BOYER
Baca Paardekooper
Sud
Waechter Lumber CO
Monroe News
H. W. Vileselaar
Ives
Dean Wilson
San Diego
Calt
Susan Dickman
Drake University
H.C. Dickman
Neal Pruett
Carl Worth
Flossie Hoagland
Chalmer Efnor
Pearl Efnor
Bondurant
Charles Vander Kol
K. Carpenter
White Way Auto Company
Code of Ethics
White Way, Auto Co
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