Amana tour among rural families and churches noted
In Otley Pella and Knoxville areas residents joined Farm Bureau and church groups for a Amana colony tour and local visits. Navy sailor Donald Orr returns from a 30 day furlough. Corn picking in full swing as cold weather hints arrive. many families host and visit relatives across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thel
Julian Whitebreast
Amana
Ima van Hemert
Garrett
Hilda Vanden Berg
Bill Weldon
Sandra
Louilla
Harry Ver Steegh
Knoxville
Hattie Ver Steean Verwers
William Verwers
Marion Verwers
Kellogg
J. M. van Vliet
Glen van Vark
Cedar Falls
Nelson Vos
Marion County
Otley
Darlene
Cordell
Rodney
Hessel van Zante
Tracy Ver Steegh
Carolyn
Beverly
Centerville
Hattie Ver Steegh
Farm Bureau
Pella
Souroe
Marion van Wyk
Frank van Zante
Donald Orr
George Ryke
Navy
Art Ustermarkt
Ronald
Dwight
Carroll
Runnells
Andrew Ustermarkt
Prairie City
Jake Slater
Oskaloosa
Haverkamp
Otley Reformed Church
Lester Muller
Westfield
N. D
Raymond Rouske
Flossie Flare
Des Moines
Winnie Breen
John, Dé Ronde
Willard Kiein
Hoyt Modlin
Norman
Rotus
Mi Pe
Janice Robus
Bonnie Verwers
Norman Robust
Charles VI
Os Toon
Henry Aalbers
Cordova News Highlights Local Happenings and Harvests
Mrs Roy Karr plans to bring Mrs Dr Tharp home. Tony Robinson returns to Monro e and can walk. Gerrit Klyn reports corn yields up to 60 bu acre. Powers fields reach 76 bu. Darlene Karr joins Marion County 4 H Council. Howard Koons dies in Iowa. body in Bybee and Davis Funeral Home. Many residents attend meetings and farm tasks, with travel to Perry and Iowa City noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Tharp
Tony Robinson
Monroe
R. M. Hart
Mike Donshue
Merl Price
Mike
Lloyd Karrs
Roff
Pleasantville Park
Gerrit Klyn
Dunnink
Lloyd Karr
Ray Powers
Chariton
Lloyd
Leona Powers
Joe Stevenson
KHS
Morrell
Joy Stevenson
Knoxville
Lottie Looney
Merl
Frank
Nettie Davis
Kathy Alley
Nevada
Joe Templeton
Dr. Roberts
Rotary Club
Mary Templeton
Farm Bureau
Sarah
Dwight Harvey
Charles Hodgson
Iowa City
Harold Karr
Teter
Andrew Blackman
Wadle
Perry
Paul
Cecil Price
Blanche Templeton
Blanche
Cecil
Josephine Buttrey
Des Moines
IBM
National Security Council
Oskaloosa Community Notes From A Busy Week
Local residents share family milestones and visits from Des Moines to California. Norma Jean Bricker arrived late in Des Moines and was greeted by friends. Dean Stevenson’s grandchildren in Cuba will return in August. Joan Stevenson Wilson travels in California with her Navy husband due February discharge. Birthday celebrations, church group outings, and weather balloon sighting added to community chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Karr
Moe
Norma Jean Bricker
Des Moines
Ches‘Jane You
Burtt Nk
Joe Stevenson
Iowa Power and Light Co
Bill Karr
Darlene
Roy
Bill
Sunshine
Monroe
Southea
Wormhoudt
Albert Dykstra
Les van
Infant Baptism at First Christian Reformed Church
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Van Arendonk received the sacrament of baptism Sunday at the First Christian Reformed Church. Local clubs and families held meetings and celebrations across Peoria including Harmony Township Farm Bureau events and church programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. van Arendonk
First Christian Reformed Church
Harrison Township
L. Branderhorst
E. Bruyn
P. Fynaardt
B. PB. Groenendyk
E. Bloem
Memmelaar
T. Sterk
M.van Gilst
George de Groot
John Roxenboom
Eldred Fynaardt
P. van Kooten
Amana tour guides and local visits noted
Rain fell Saturday night while fall wheat lay in dusty beds. Daisy Williams and Jessie Bruce visited Monday night, and others toured Amana sites including a woolen mill and bakery. Red Rock school guided Amana tours with a pleasant, elderly guide. Bread loaves bake 860 at the skery. heat failed at church. residents wear black costumes to services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Grandin
Otley
Daisy Williams
Jessie Bruce
Harvey
Sonny Williams
Red Rock
Skery
Local social notes from Vander Linden household visit
Vander Linden and Joyce Van Maanen hosted Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs William De Leighton. Neal Newenhouse and J Newenhouse attended Thursday evening. William De Heer and Mrs De Heer joined Wednesday supper with James Van Wyle and Ronnie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Bricker
Lily Barnes
Nell Lille
Gertrude Willemsen
Jake Stierneman
Lavon
Mae Stierneman
Leslie Breen
Keota
Marion van Wyk
Mary Lou
Joan
Ronnie
Guy van Wyk
Sully
Charles Vander Kolk
William
Vander Linden
Joyce van Maanen
Unde Hagen
al Leighton
Neal Newenhouse
J. Newenhouse
Wm. de Heer
James van Wyle
Lincoln Center social rounds and regional visits noted
A record of local gatherings and family events includes Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bandstra and others visiting Lincoln Center and Tama relatives who run a grocery. Attendants at a funeral in Pella and weekend guests in Fremont, Michigan are listed along with anniversary and ministry ties. The text highlights crops, drought concerns, and community greetings with several named families and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bandstra
John W Camp
Frederick
Reidy
Andy Bandstra
Lincoln Center
Tama
Will Brookses
Syburn Denesday
Verros
Lane van Kuiper
Bert van Haaf
Christian Huissen
Rock Valley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cordova
Mrs
Roy Karr
Clyde Williams
E. Robinson Street
Knoxville, Iowa
Funeral Home
Mary
Howard East
Blanche’s
Joy
Charlotte Verners
Madge Stanton
Missouri
Peoria News
John Westercamp
Lizabeth Newenhouse
White Oak Community Club
R. R. Scharff
Karl Tennis
Maude Sumner
Howard Linsley
Lena Hentgen
Lucille Vanney
Lavern Coble
B. Vander Wilt
Tray
Howard Glenn
Paul Perkins
S. M. Massie
LeClaire
A. J. Jones
Cedar High School
Richland Rustlers 4-H Club
Richland Bluebells
Keosauqua
Iowa
Bart Bandstra
Charlene Spoelstra
Logan Andeweg
Child
Arthur Hoekman
Peter. Vos
Sarah Vos
Margaret
Ben Vos
Lily
Cornie Vos
Martin Vos
Neal Roose
Mildred Westerkamp
Peter ‘Westerkamp
Clifford Leo Vos
Joe Vos
Peoria Church
John E. Hiemstra
Waterloo
Richard Vander Wilt
Junior
Davenport
Jacob Vander Molen
George Zimmer
John Vos
Highway 163
Ottawa
John Deere
John H. Gosselink
Connie Vander Zyl
Brooks Klyn
Floyd Vander Zyl
Howard Gosselink
Huissen
John M. van Dyk
H. W. Vriezelaar
Vrianelaar
Here Beard
Otley Co-op
Farm Barca
Baptist Church
Meriea’ County
Wiibeen Ee Eee
Massey-Harris
New Holland
H.p
Sears
Kaiser
Howard
Siegler
Grace H. Meppelink
Kellogg S. Bank of
Jasper County
Gretta Ellen Rykhoek
van Zante
Klyn and
Earl and
Bill Shields
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