Local visitors and travel notes from Oskaloosa and Pella area
A crowded set of notes records visits and travels of area residents. Bennie Marques and family from Denver spent time with Marion Den Adel in Oskaloosa and with grandmothers in Pella. Rev Ward and party journeyed to New York City and onto France and the Holy Land while Rev James Ver Hoeven filled pulpit duties. Emma Vander Waert traveled from Denver to care for relatives in Des Moines and Pella. additional brief mentions include residents visiting Des Moines, Minneapolis, Portland and Buffalo, with various relatives and local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Marques
Denver
Colorado
Marion den Adel
Oskaloosa
Pella
John J. de Kock
Bertha den Adel
Untitled Historic Hospital Visit Note
A garbled report mentions a hospital visit on a Monday in Pelle Hotpitz and a later update from Reg Cosmin on Tuesday. Names appear in distorted form, but the record notes admission or attendance around late Mart and a social update from a hospital setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Mart
Pelle
Hotpitz
Moudey
Rock Island bids opened for Red Rock farm buildings sale
The Rock Island District of the Corps of Engineers advertises bids for sale of farm buildings on land in Marion Polk and Warren Counties. Buildings must be removed from the reservoir area within 69 days. Sealed bids due 2 p.m. Thursday June 10 at Clock Tower Building Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Corps of Engineers
Marion, Polk
Warren Counties
Red Rock Dam
Clock Tower
Arters of the Rocks
Lundis
U. S. Weer
Rock
Births in Pella and Knoxville note two new arrivals
Mr and Mrs Ray Meulpold er of Route 1 Pella announce the birth of a 6 lb 2 oz girl Joyce Marie born Saturday May 8 at Collins Hospital Knoxville Grandparents Mrs Floyd Crozier Knoxville and Mr and Mrs Steve Meulpolder Pella Mr and Mrs Harry Van Der Hart 1217 Broadway Pella became parents of a 7 lb 1 oz girl Sandra Kay on Tuesday May 25 at Pella Community Hospital Grandparents Mr and Mrs Helph Schaffer Des Moines and Mr and Mrs William H Van Der Hart Route 2 Pella
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Meulpolder
Route 1
Pella
Joyce Marie
Collins Hospital
Knoxville
Floyd Crozier
Steve Meulpolder
Harry van der Hart
Broadway
Sandra Kay
Pella Community Hospital
Birs. Helph Schaffer
Des Moines
William H. van der Hart
Route 2
First anniversary program at Little Red School House May 16
Summit May 21 marks the Little Red School House anniversary with readings by Mrs. Jessie Sofas and Mrs. Cat Fee. Speakers include Mrs. Jose Jonnsson and Mrs. Jessie Adame. The program featured readings, songs, and a flag story, with cake served afterward and an invite to the Marion County Historical Society museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Red
Marion von Park
Mra
Cat Fee
Maige Caatier
Wes
Tim
Padre
Ic School
Anc
Greg Cameron
Diane Randy
Jin
Iva Roorde
Done Corns
Josep Jonnsson
Abs. Roorca
June Roords
Bebo
Ray Cowley
Marion County Historical Soci
Lang Aga
Gelmer Nieuwsma Receives Prudential Northern Star Award
The Prudential Insurance Company awarded Gelmer Nieuwsma the Northern Star Award for 1964 sales and service achievements. Nieuwsma, an agent with the Ottumwa District Office, joins leading Prudential sales representatives in the North Central territory. Alexander Query, Senior VP, confirms the North Central Home Office in Minneapolis administers the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudential Insurance Company
Gelmer
Fogged Windscreen Hint From Old Advice
A quirky tip suggests preventing windshield fog by rubbing the glass with a bag of moist tobacco. The unusual method echoes vintage home remedies and car care folklore from past decades.
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Cody Vander Linden
Mrs
Wayne Os
Sior Springs
Jacuy Aabers
Minneapolis
Minneso
Asen
Buffalo
A Re
Emma Vander Waert
Mor Be
Gyperen Keleee
Evans
van Tourn
Weether
Seymour Heraislows
Willian Gaddis
Lyvile
P. Koen
Columbus
Teyver
Wellace Kooyman
Uinois
Toon
Charlie Ja Wes
Revie
Hecksey Retty Pelle Osmanity
Gosselian
Reg Cosmin
Red Rock
Jese Starkwedse
Ford
Fioyd
Liend
Sun
Meulpolder
van der Hart
Rambler Dealers
TV Fae
U.S
Leydens Auto Sales
Main
Pella, Iowa
Waler
Danny Kaye
CBS TV
Jessie Sofas
L. Whith
Charles
Jessie Adame
Leland Moon
Elreta Burnew
Paul Wright
Marwan Coumtz
Schaoinanse
Mrs. Dams
Foris
The
Marion County
Court House
Marion County Board of Supervisors
Gelmer Nieuwsma
Sarah Vander Wilt
Guaies Lattenbech
Curtie Smorenberg
Harm H Kramer
Wine Koopmans
Raymond E. Woodford
Herman D. Rietveld
Sarah Kuyper
Jota
Agnes) le Coca
Louis F. Bousquet
Dick J
Annal van Wyk
Hetry
Sophia van Seren
Willem A
Bertha) van Waal
Bisa Lys
Infant Dau
Dave Sey
Ering) Vander
Norulas Kooy
Ben J
Nina) Blommers
Daniels
Ca C
Apna
Harry Braam
Robert Jay
Richard H. van Kooten
Henry J
Nellie) Slot
Edwin Dean Vander
Cornelius van Niewenhuizen
Tose Dmirs
A. P
Agnes) Kuyper
Se William van Heukelem
Henry G
Queene) Cox
John Liter
Willis
Eva Margaret
Guy Wing
Anthony
Jennie) Haverkamp
Pardner
Ceil
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