Nearby Towns News A mixed batch of local notes and incidents
Reports from Harrison Arkansas area readers recount a death of J W Alley born 1868 and living near Harrison with funeral notes. Other items mention Huff Mikesell enlisting for military training at Camp Cook California and the death of Dixie Koons from an accidental rifle incident. The column also shares town happenings in Otley Monroe and surrounding farms, school cage issues, poultry and bird hunting notes, family visits, travel plans, and community observations including a Florida orange arrival and a citrus shipping quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Karr
J. W. Alley
Harrison
Arkansas
Huff Mikesell
Uncle Sam
Camp Cook
California
Dixie Koons
Oria Simpson
Beryl
Melvin
Lavere
Byhee and Davis
Hamster
Otley
Janet
Miss Lee
Viola
Janet Karr
Monroe Baptist Church
Deposit
New York
Scintilla
Universal
Jess
Donald Storrer
Hazel
Monroe
Leighton News Social and church events mark week in town
Ho Kuperus cast the first vote as polls opened Tuesday morning. Priscilla Sisters Society met for regular monthly services at the church with twenty-six members and one visitor. A special Thanksgiving offering was taken and refreshments served. Many residents attended church programs, hymn sings, and visits across town, including family gatherings, birthdays, and hospital news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuperus
Priscilla Sisters Society
Daha
Howard Glendenning
Marion Tysselinge
Clarence van Zee
Withur Kempe
Gerald Versteegh
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Gene van Zee
Den
Marvin Thostensen
Central College
Olive Hancock
Henry Tysseling
Austin
Minnesota
M. M
Gerrit van Heukelom
Pella
John Boerelyn
Boerelyn
Joan van Heukelom
Wan. van Heukelom
Roy van Heukelom
John Boere
Marlene
Janice
Carol
Donna
Verna
Howard Glendenvring
Richard
Linda
F. J. Rehling
Burlington
Herman Wyngarden
John de Prenger
Beulah Klein
Don de Prenger
Death notices and social notes from Monroe Iowa area
Monroe records report Will Biehl passing at Skiff Memorial Hospital after illness. Funeral arrangements at Crumpacker Funeral Home with Rev. E C Lusswell. Husted survives wife, son Hoyt Jr, daughter Mrs Wiscarver, sister Mrs Sweeney. Burial in Monroe Cemetery. Local items cover fires, visits, gatherings, and military training, including chaff burns, church events, potluck clubs, and Bennie Beckerman speaking at a football banquet. Mentions of travel to Pella, Ames, Chicago and Desert connections, plus service men at Lackland AFB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Biehl
Skiff Memorial
New
Hoyt Husted
Cedar Rapids
Crumpacker
Monroe
E. C. Lusswell
The
Baptist Church
Husted
Hoyt Jr
Minneapolis, Minn
Wiscarver
Chicago
Emma Sweeney
Chaff
Gene Buckley
Martin van Essen
L. Vos
Pella
Clyde Thomassen
C. L. Carter
Linden
Leroy Simbis
Newton
DB. Carter and Sons
M. C. Cramer
Ida Evans
Marshalltown
Jake Tuinstra
John Wittenhore
Garrett Fennema
Gertrude Fennema
Pelin
Phoots
Arizona
Frances Worth
Town State College
Ames
S. E. Worth
Wayne
Ca « Vork
Near Reasner
Calfornia
Tunis Ver Schuure
Henry Tibhoel
John Tibboel
Vander Ploeg
Ed Clevenger
Leland Cook
Edward Morningstar
Leshy Ann
Ankeny
Leo Sweeney
Morningstar
Velta Jarnagin
Des Moines
F. A. Whitted
Benny Beckerman
Shirley Zickel
Coralee Vriezelaar
Janie McCauley
Nellie Neef
Barbara Worth
Betty Currier
Robert Baar
Gene Scarborough
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Local Residents Attend Services and Family Moves
Mrs Louis Van Roekel of Pella visited Thursday with her sister Mrs Walter Van Doorninck. Mr and Mrs Roy Van Essen attended the funeral of Mrs Sadie Heemstra in Pella. Mrs Heemstra was an aunt to the Van Essen and Ver Dught families. The Ver Dughts moved from a farm to an Monroe acreage and Elvin and Lois Ver Dught reside on the vacated farm. Mr and Mrs Conrad Donahue of Mr Pleasant welcomed a son born October 14 named John Michael, third child in the home. The former Lois Den Otter is the mother. Monroe kindergarten pupils and teachers visited the Roy Van der Ploeg farm to view livestock and a mechanical corn picker. Craig Van der Ploeg is a class member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gradys Vriezelaar
Kathryn
Kent Reeves
Peter Breec
Monroe
Peter
Minnes
Otley Reformed Church
Lnter
Piastor
United Presbyterian Church
Dave Vander Ploeg
Knoxville
Dow Vriezelant
Garland Ruby
Otley
Monroe’ High School
Mise Grace Heemstra
Pella
Henry Hulteman
H. W. Vrezelaar
Mary
Coralee
Martin van Essen
Fairmount
Harold Wittmer
Velma Fisher
Tobby
Loren We
Louis van Roekel
Walter van Doorninck
Roy van Essen
Sadie Heemstra
Heemstra
van Essen
Lester Ver Dught
Elvin Ver Dught
Elvin
Conrad Donahue
Pleasant
John Michael
Lois den Otter
Roy van der Ploeg
Craig Vander Ploeg
Galesburg News Briefing From Newton Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes recount readings by Mrs. Jhuizen and Mr. Ralph Clausen with prayers and hymns. Christmas party names drawn for Mrs Harold Schnup's home. lunch hosted by Mrs Lester Mick. Attendees include Mrs Telia Romans and others. several visitors listed. Indicates other club activities and demonstrations at local homes and aid society quilting session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Mick
Jhuizen
John
Martin Dearinger
Ralph Clausen
Harold Schnup
Lester Mick
Telia Romans
Dick Huigen
Clifford Dearinger
Brian Dearinger
Barbara Tiearinger
Ervin Mickmerhuizen
James Miller
Wilbur Sparks
Kenneth Carpenter
Wilbur Ramer
Christian Church Indies Aid Society
Aid Room
Bud Breen
Jesse Butin
Harold Terpstra
Monroe
Secret marriage announced in Muscatine area
An announcement notes the secret marriage of Pauline Kling daughter of Freeman Kling and Milton Neil Smith, wed June 7 in Moline Illinois. The couple will reside in Owatonna. The groom formerly worked at Service Optical Co in Muscatine and has been transferred. The bride is employed at Your Hers stone. A reception followed at the Kling home with many friends and relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Kline
Freeman Kling
Milton Neil Smith
Marrage
Moline
Mimois
Service Optical Co
Muscatine
Othumwa
Community church service crowds mark renewal efforts
In Peoria and surrounding communities a revival of religious activity emerges with services led by Elder Henry Pebah and Vaudet Wade at Second Christian Church. Attendance spans several days with leadership from Susana Mernine and sessions including Alaska giver discussions and Calecust Rally planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Pebah
Susana Mernine
Second
Christiaan Ret
Vein
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cordova
Roy Karr
Dwight Harvey
Hugh Templeton
Gerald Arment
Roy
Bill Karr
Dwight
Bill
Dusty
Fred Rankin
George Forrest Dailey
Zearing
Howard
Fami
Abe
Bert Marshall
Helen Balmer
Iowa City
Donald
Vivian Karr
Balmer
Clyde Karr
Roy Harr
Leland Bulmer
Delight Wing
Barney Pate
Helen Pate
Mrs. Hedrick
Helen
Burt Klyn
Blanche Templeton
Susan
Joy
May van Hemert
Griffith Mikesell
Will de Moss
Raymond
Virginia
Parental de Moss
Florida
Leighton News
Mary Versteerh
Sully
de Penning's Gamble Store
Lynnville
Montezuma Renderers
Dept. Agri
Monroe News
Summit News
H. W. Vriezelaar
Penis Pniston
Reasnor
Tracy—Taintor
Galesburg
Wmes K. Carpenters
Cannes
Mia
Mrs. Hany
Clifford Denr
Lorraine
Brian
Munroe
Dearmeet
Kenneth Carperter
Dennis
Karin Kay
Gerri Koopman
Dohr
Charlie Holmes
Mro
Everett, Mudgett
Patty
Mario Grimes
Tail Brand
Lois Ratelff
Kilduff
Marvin de Most
Diane Relma
Knoeville
Floyd Holmes
Had Mothe & Nes
George Covey
Deariner
Andrew
Monsney
Freeman C. Kling
Anna Te Bruyn
Andrew Doekstra
Sul Coll Nd
Archie and
Hrool
Gerald de Bruyn
Darrell de Bruyn
Larry
Mire
Merlin Schnug
Earl Hendricks
Friends of
Marion County
G. T. Clark
Rock Road
Beacon
Guernsey
ACAVC
Massey-1
McCormick-Deering
John Deere
Visser
F.C. Reed
Gene Harper
Tom Brown
Peoria News
Marvel
Gene Boone
Arir
Sicily
Wea
Bai Wendy Tin
Dane Gente Horn
Alaska
Belin
Louise Veeder
Hart
Nette Warner Hw
We Tesdal
Welentie
Jorena Ryker
Anna Maciene
Wester
Thareday
Mes
de Jong Fon
Alia
Lown
Wei Hoi
Sanday
Mm McVarnes
Monty
Saves Steps
Mase Ot Wien Chinking Sraugms
MODEL
Cornie van Roekel
U. S. Army Service
Louis van Rockel
Jerrey
Jersey
Poland
Hampshire
Ford
Ford Tractor
Harvey Hammermill
Leonard Vandervelden
Jasper County Savings Bank
Ol Shields
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Pella Sale
Dieleman Bros
Dis
Amy
Uary Amd
Pella Sale Barn
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