Local News and Fairs in Johnston and Surroundings
Johnston area notes include visits from Mrs Jim and Helen Pincolas of Des Moines, farm bargains at Farmers Co-op, townsfolk attending events in Ames and Cedar Rapids, and a stock reduction sale at Farmers Co-op Exchange. Dental clinic in Cedar Rapids, Van Ness Beauty Shoppe services, and auto deliveries reported. Local residents travel to Chicago and Des Moines for family visits and funerals.
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Farmers Co-op. Exchange
H. O. Wormhoudt
Cedar Rapids
Milanie Tromp
Woodpecker Builds Hut Using Its Head
A woodpecker tirelessly chips away at wood to enlarge a hole. He works with stubborn resolve, avoids simple tools, and relies on his head to complete the excavation.
Third Reformed Church Weekly Services and Events
The Third Reformed Church lists services at 10 45 morning worship with themes God thoughts concerning us and The Cure of the Paralytic. Evening sermons include Am I’s Protestant and Working Tools of Our Profession. Morai College Baccalaureate service features Rev Abraham Klerk. Afternoon and evening programs invite the public. Sunday school and the Lord's Supper observed during service.
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Abraham Klerk
Morai College
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Amsterdam society notes and local family visits
Mrs John Vink assists at Otley in caring for the new Van Dyk baby while Carrie De Haan of Des Moines visits N Van Lint and relatives at Pella. Clara Van Steenwyk helps at L Rus home in Pella. Dick Schippers and Edna visit N Van Lint. West Amsterdam school closes.
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John Vink
Otley
G. van Dyk
van Dyk
Carrie de Haan
Des Moines
N. van Lint
Pella
Clara van Steenwyk
L. Rus
Rus
Dick Schippers
Edna Schippers
West Amsterdam
Local family notes from a scattered encounter
A brief fragment recounts Miss Bernice Tailor the Leach, a trip home with Miss Younis Van Bike of Quey, a week on Sadie Vink, and Lint spending a few days with sister Maty Toom.
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Leach
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Miss Younis van
Quey
Sadie Vink
Fan Lint
Maty ‘Toom
Twins Born at Central College Faculty Home
A boy and girl twins arrived Wednesday morning at the home of Prof and Mrs Evers, perhaps future Central College faculty. It is the fifth boy and first girl in the family, with congratulations pouring in.
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Central College
T. N. Club Hikes To Oskalosa Tuesday Afternoon
The T N Club hiked to Oskalosa Tuesday afternoon in warm weather, aiming to catch up for the electid event. They returned quickly after enjoying Miss Edna Mae Boyer and Blanche Karr Scoppite at the scene with photography and laughter.
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Oskalosa
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Edna Mae Boyer
Blanche Karr
Community members honor Joy on sixth birthday at home
Mrs. Ry Kuyper and WT Kuyper hosted a small gathering at 211 Manly to celebrate Joy’s sixth birthday. Neighbors SeA and Cleo Joy attended along with Joy’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Blunk and Mrs. A Kuyper, among others.
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Dace de Joy
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Cleo Joy
Mr. and
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Mra. A, No Kuypor
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Ray
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TR. Liggett
Ames
Sans
Marcel
van Ness
Thorne
Pen K Nahelands
Rikone
Aisdace
Hix
Ee Insurance
Wanksnte Broa
Murray Steinkamp
Raritan
Ill
John Steinkamp
van Zante Bros
Marcels
J. van Blootwyk
John Rillahan
Chicago
Mark
John
E. Hollebrands
Bohnenschneide Machine
van Zante Bros. Hardware
F. Si. Frush
Sioux City
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Verna Liter
George Liter
White Way Auto Company
L. A. Winter
Dick Kolenbrander
Jacob Dahm
Luther Passmore
Ford Korn
Henry B. Ver Meer
Wilbur Engbers
Alfred Gosselink
Geo. Engbers
Orange City
H. L. Renaud
Robert
Charlotte Ye
A. A. Lubberdon
J. Veenstra
Barnes City
Will Synhorst
C. G. van Vliet
Doll Bonebrake
Hollywood
Mrs. van Vliet
A. Ver Ploegame
Nancy Ruth Renaud
Mrs. H. L. Renaud
George Gaass
A. B. van Houweling
Chronicle
Kuyper
S Korner
Andrew de Penning
Galesburg
Tevee
Spreek
Met Kuyper
Gerrit Walraven
Willie
Toronto
Davenport
Pittsburgh
Seana J
Atay and
Wey
Taylors
South Side Square
Third Reformed Church
God
First Reformed Church
Amsterdam
T, Hike and
TukatRe
Southern Iowa Fair Grounds
Oskaloosa
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