Rural club meetings highlight local scenes and thanks
Mrs. Virgil Boot hosted the U and I Farm Bureau Club meeting with hymns prayers and a talk on social security. Activities noted include a Roll call poem, new member Mrs. Wilbur Nikkel, and remarks on Farm Bureau work. Nearby church groups held Thanksgiving oriented gatherings with Bible lessons and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Boot
U and I Farm Bureau Club
John Eysink
Clarence Monsma
Farm Bureau
Wilbur Nikkel
John Boot
Ray Buitenwerf
Don de Jong
Everett Kruseman
Clance Monsma
Glenn Mons
Connie Terpstra
John van Engelhoven
Leonard van Genderen
Les van Gorp
Dick Ver Ploeg
Junior Ver Ploeg
Ernest Eysink
Harris
Logan
Tunis Wank
Oskaloosa
Women's Christian Fellowship Society
Community Church
Orville Vander Wilt
Peter
Wayne Wildman
Ernest Fiscott
Wilburn van Wyk
Mina Willocks
Mesdames Walton
Bruce
Charles Conover
Maurice Dunker
Andrew Gertsma
Catherine
Virgil Kooistra
Leonard Pearce
Clarence Renaud
Ray Sherman
Jennie Sparks
Ollie
James Terlouw
Will Vos
Verne Eichner
Eichner
Jacobs
Brand
Connie
Darrell
Vicki
Duane Brand
Lester Geurts
Elvin Vanness
California
James Blom
Loren, Terry
Judy
Pella
Carroll Blom
Bert van Wyk
Apres Midi Club
L. G. Wisgerhof
Bert Renaud
Ernest Elscott
Local Social Notes Highlight Galesburg to Newton Visits
Galesburg residents share Sunday gatherings with neighbors and relatives including Hart Ramer Terpstra Schnug and Ver Steeg families. Mrs. Ramer undergoes surgery in Newton hospital. Birthday celebration at Bennie Klein’s in Pel la involved Wilbur Ramer and guests from Monroe and nearby towns. Annie Marks and others shopped in Oskaloosa and Willemsen and Van Hul households entertained guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hart
Dewey Ramer
Clifford Dearinger
Curtis Dearinger
Warren Laffoon
Oskaloosa
Larry Benton
Anne de Penning
Etta Terpstra
Grace Schnug
Martin Terpstra
Harold Schnug
Robert Schnug
Wilbur Ver Steeg
Newton
Clyde Rawlins
Beverly
Bob Zimmerman
Max Wheeler
Newton Hospital
Wilbur Ramer
Dewey
Pella
Bennie Klein
Jake Klein
Monroe
John V. den Berg
John W. Jemsen
Dave van Haaiten
G. J. Klein
Annie
Henry Marks
John Willemsen
Gerrit van Hul
Galesburg church gathers club members and plans December supper
Sunday afternoon visits in Pella and a busy Galesburg Christian Ladies Aid meeting dominated the week. The group drafted plans for an oyster supper and Bazaar on December 16 and a church supper on December 6. Members and guests shared devotional readings, prayers, and a luncheon hosted by Grace Perry and Bernice Kling.
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Zen
Mra
Jake Boat
Pella
Galesburg
Elta de Penning
Francis Dearinger
Annie Marks
Gelene Rawlins
Mamie Kling
Esther Woody
Endeavor
Anna Marks
Lois Dearinger
Dorothy Sparks
Magdalene McReynolds
Hazel Schultz
Pearl Perry
Freeman Hendricks
Duane
Wilbure Ramer
Dwayne
Bill Hart
Herman Swank
Dewey Ramer
Newton Hospital
Go-Getters
Bob Bell
Martin Terpstra
Newton
Merlin Schnug
Darrel de Bryan
Galesburg Christian Church
Honors Extend To Top 4-H Youth At Congress
Over two million 4H members will be represented at the 4-H Congress in Chicago with participants from 48 states, Puerto Rico, and abroad. About 218 scholarships totaling 82,430 dollars will be awarded along with trips recognizing state sectional and national winners. Donors include presidents, companies, and foundations supporting roughly 40 project areas as the National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work, with cooperation from the Extension Service, outlines programs and incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windy City
Rawal
Puerto Rico
Club Congr
National Committee On Boys and Girls Club
Extension Service
Ust
Staal Family Returns Home After Michigan Visit
Rev and Mrs John Staal and their family returned home Tuesday after spending several days visiting relatives in Michigan.
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Vos
John Staal
Michigan
Otley News Notes Congregation and Community Happenings
Residents of Otley share visits and social events from late November. Mr and Mrs Marinus Stravers host friends. Vander Kolk and Stoll families travel to Des Moines. Rev Haverkamp leads Otley Reformed Church. Local programs, hospital visit, and Thanksgiving events recorded along with student activity and a Pine Islands furlough return nonprofit notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marinus Stravers
Sandridge
Andrew Ustermarkt
Tunis Vonk
Melvin
Near Oskaloosa
Charles Vander Kolk
Des Moines
Jake Stoll
J. M. van Vliet
Harry Renaud
Pella
Harry
A. Haverkamp
Otley Reformed Church
Simon van Dusseldorp
Francis van Zante
Wm. Vanden Dever
Haverkamp
Martha Haol
van Vliet
Henry
Nelson Vos
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Otley
John Walraven
Maggie van Toorn
Ben Grandin
Otley School
David Vos
Ruth Perky
Perky
Donald ‘Taber
Virginia
Baptist Church
Taber
Otley Sunshine Bible Class
Dorothy Horman
Mark Vos
Thanksgiving News and Community Gatherings at Lower Grove
The Lower Grove News notes a busy week with prayer meetings, Bible study led by Mrs. Ryken, and a poetry reading by Rina Jones. The annual Thanksgiving supper featured a program by children, songs, and a gift of groceries to Bob and Mrs. Smith, with numerous neighbors attending and sharing greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Ryken
Homer Boyd
Louis van Roekel
Tracey Boyd
Earl Boyd
Walter Jackson
Ryken
Bible Stud
Rina Jones
Boyd
Fred Ray
Lower Grove
Emil Allen
Bob Smith
Connie Russell
Near Tainter
Virgil Boyd
Jerald Vogelaar
Smiths
Henry Klein
Kenneth Klein
Jack Cheesley
Walton de Cook
Glen Dunwoody
Dunwoody
New Sharon
Gary Lee de Cook
Randy Lee Dunwoody
Jake Eeling
Sandridge
Chase van Alst
Les Nikkel
Suily
Ivyl Allen
Irvin Walsh
Barnes City
Lyle Boender
Sons
Oskaloosa
Smith
Jesus
Gethsemane
Wilbur F. Smith
Jersey City
N. J
Sunday School and Church Services at Coal Ridge
Coal Ridge News notes Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30 led by Rev Ritzhaupt. Competing Crickets 4 H Club members attend and sing with three girls teaching classes. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Mildred Poffenbarger s home with eight present and visitors from Floyd Roland, Pamala and Sandry Franklin. Birthday dinner hosted for Mrs Clement at Perc y Clement home. Bill Holden of Knoxville visited Dale Mason s home for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritzhaupt
Ladies Aid Society
Mildred Poffenbarger
Floyd Roland
Pamala
Sandry Franklin
Orville Houser and Sons
Pershing
Ivan and
Mable Nikkel
Attica
G. H. Franklin
Mary
Tom
Wm. Franklin and
Percy Clement
Record Crop of Turkeys Raised in Iowa This Year
The Iowa Development Commission reports a new all time high in turkey production with 6,300,000 turkeys raised by Iowa growers. U S Department estimates place Iowa fourth nationally, accounting for about eight percent of U S turkeys. Strong demand and Iowa State College research bolster top quality turkeys from Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Development Commission
Agricultural Marketing Service
U. S. Department
Hawkeye
U.S
Iowa State College
Turkey Growers Association
Commission
Hawkeye State
Antique Legion forges 1926 Chevy parade vehicle
The Park Post members are restoring a 1926 Chevrolet once used by Conway as a chemical tank truck to serve as a parade vehicle. Despite limited local equipment, doctors have performed needed services and deserve adequate hospital gear. Davy Jones is cited as the sea devil in sailors lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legionnaires of the
Park Post
Conway
Local Family Visit Recap At Franklin Home
Sunday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Wm Franklin and their daughters with their son Jim. Donald Bishop of Knoxville visited the Franklin home midweek and Sunday. The Fisher and Shirley party from Oskaloosa joined the Franks Sunday. Mrs W A Anderson visited her mother in Knoxville Saturday. Harold Bailey family and Pracilla and Donnie from Knoxville called Sunday. Ed De Zwarte visited Knoxville and Langstraat home during the week and again Sunday with extended De Zwarte family visiting nearby Melcher Corydon households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Jim
Wm. Franklin
G.H. Franklin
Donald Bishop
Knoxville
Wm. Frankin
Tom Fisher
Shirley
Oskaloosa
W. A. Anderson
C. F. Blackman
Harold Bailey
Pracilla
Donnie
Chas. Bailey
Ed de Zwarte
Geo. Kingery
Ida Slot
Paul Langstraat
Harold de Zwarte
Near Melcher
Don de Zwarte
Corydon
Commission compiling history of Iowa '56 events
The Iowa Development Commission begins collecting information on events scheduled in Iowa for next year. All towns cities colleges and universities are urged to list events of interest to tourists magazines and newspapers for publication in the 1968 Events in Town leaflet early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Development Commission
Iowa
Commission
Seaway Study Probes Iowa Economy Impact
The Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the State University of Iowa and the Development Commission announce a cooperative research project to assess the St Lawrence Seaway’s probable effects on Iowa’s economy. The study starts immediately and should finish by June next year. The Seaway opens in 1959 with Chicago served, bringing eastern Iowa within 160 miles of a deep water seaport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Development Commision
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
State University of Iowa
St. Lawrence Seaway
Iowa
T. E. Davidson
Development Commission
Chicago
Ill
Study Assesses Seaway Impact on Iowa Economy
Iowa plans a research project under the Bureau of Business and Economy Research to evaluate how the Saint Lawrence Seaway affects the state. Graduate student Jim Hagen will lead with transportation and economics consultants aiding. Upon completion, 500 copies will be printed for distribution by the Town Development Commission and the State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Business and Economy Research
Jim Hagen
T. I’s
Town Development Commission
State University
Couple marks 65th anniversary in North English
Willis H. Penn and his wife observed their 65th anniversary on November 2 in North English. The piece notes how doctors of old school often leave larger fortunes on their books than in their purses and urges support for a Class A hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Willis H. Penn
North English
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Walton Conover
Norman Lanphier
Dean Knol
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Jack Asby
Fred de Vries
Mesdames M. R. Anderson
O. Macy
Erman Voss
Gladys Howell
Bertha Wisgerof
Emerson Keene
Tunis Blom
Men's Brotherhood of the First Reformed Church
Irene
Wilma
Elmer Veldhuizen
Veldhuizens
Ted Rozendaal
Henry M
Martin and
Carroll van ‘Wyk
Charles Stoppels
Carroll Elscott
Marvin Vander Melen
Edward Hoksbergen
Lyle Brand
Earl Graham
Peter van Manen
Arthur Vander Pol
Marion Swank
Paul van Genderen
Lester Huyser
Henry Veldhuizen
Peter Lanser
Gene van Genderen
Henry Maasdam
Will Swank
Marvin
Sully News
Mrs. Tunis
Harvey Road
M&m
David Bradley
Barrow
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Wood Bros
Jamesway
H.p
Marion A. Toom
Park Bingley
Community National Bank of Knoxville
United States
Edward Foss Wilson
Charles R. Walgreen
Thos. E. Wilson
Ford Motor Co
Olin ‘Mathieson Chemical Corp
Plant Food Division
International Standard Brands
Mfg. Coats and Cracker
General Mills
Carnation Co
Oliver Corporation
Simplicity Pattern Co
Westinghouse Educational Foundation
Hercules Powder Co
Alled Chemical & Dye Corp
Acadian Products Dept
American Forest Products Industries
Whirlpool Corp
Allis Chalmers Mfg. Co
Tractor Group
Montgomery Ward
EN Lilly & Co
Sears-Roebuck Foundation
General Motors
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Firestone Tire & Rubber
American Oi! Co
Humble Oil & Reining Co
Standard Oil Foundation
Standard Oil
Ohio
Utah Oil Refining
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co
Pure Oil Co
Colgate-Palmolive Co
Conrad Hilton Hotel
Elgin National Watch
Massey-Harris. Ferguson
Homelite
Textron
Santa Fe
Chicago & Northwestern
Rock’ Island
Ilinois Central
Chicago Board of Trade
Cities Service Oil Co
Cudahy Packing Co
Armour & Co
Spray-Chemical Corp
Sunbeam Corporation
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Lower Grove News
Coal Ridge News
Bill Holden
Dale Mason
Davy Jones
Paltzer
Davidson
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