News of Nearby Towns and Rural Communities
Local items report Billy Jim Muilenberg’s tonsil and adnoids removal in Knox by Dr. Mater, Allen De Heer’s kidney operation at Mercy hospital Des Moines, and Mrs. Brouwer’s death in Pella with services at Porterville Cemetery. The column covers farm herd illnesses, horse deaths and vaccination efforts, farm visits, road travels, school openings, fair attendance, mail routes adjustments, and community notes from Monroe, Knoxville, Dunreath, and Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Jim Muilenberg
Mater
Knox
Allen de Heer
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Brouwer
Nellie
Arie
Arie Brouwer
Pella
Burial Association Funeral Home
Porterville
Pete Dykstra
Wynsteker
Murray
Lorena van Hemert
Lavers Dailey
Pete
Roush
Bert Kaar
Ed Baumgardner
Con de Moss
Clyde Core
Forrest Core
Pete Klyn
John Ryken
Gerrit Hoksbergen
Joe Vanden Berg
Harry de Heer
George Dailey
John Buwalda
Murray van Hemert
Clarence Bricker Lerving
Hoksbergen
Wseen Works
Paul Harp
Cordova
Ralph Mart
Ottumwa
Earl Butts
Hart
Ralph
Morrell
Gayl Headly
Loren Stevenson
Stevenson
Ruth Klyn
Joe Templeton
Ruth Perkey
Catherine Black
Betty Ford
Madge Hart
de Garot
Bobby
Riverside
Clifford Eden
Eden
Otto Wynsteker
Lor Stevenson
Idaho
Ralph Bierman
Waite
Sherman Gibbons
Dailey
Monroe
Calvin Bricker
Marjorie Bricker
Parl van Hemert
Knoxville
Family reunion and Iowa visit ripple through Des Moines trip
Roy Karr’s lilac blooms after rain and drought. Wisconsin cousin Fred Carpenter and daughter Violet join sister Wilda Spencer of Missouri for the Carpenter reunion in Des Moines. They recall visits to Karr kin, Wisconsin’s Two Rivers, and discuss local sights, deer hunting lore, and Two Rivers factories and docks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Karr
Wisconsin
Fred Carpenter
Violet Zella
Two Rivers
Wilda Spencer
Missouri
Fred
Carpenter
Des Moines
Wilda
Corda
Burt
Fred Karr
Ber Hocksema
Chicago
Lake Front
Lake
United States
Iowa
New York
Local social notices and visits from Pella area families
Sally Van Dyke returned from Mahaska hospital after an appendicitis operation. Numerous visits and gatherings are listed from Friday through August, including reunions, picnics, church events, and trips to West Bend, Melvin, and Denver. The Pella band plays in Sully and many relatives traveled from near Searsboro, Ottumwa, and nearby towns to attend events and visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia van Dyke
Mahaska Hospital
Claire Boat
Donald Donahue
Grinnell
Herman de Penning
Larry
Ted Rozendaal
Searsboro
West Bend
Hollandale
Melvin
Iowa
Gerrit Vis
Norma
Carroll
de Bruin
West Market
Pella
Nell de Bruin
Maggie Rohrdanz
Mamie Boat
Gerrit van Roekel
Denver
Colo
J. C. de Bruin
Francis
Will Blom
Herbert
Donald
Gerit Vis
Connie Terpstra
Martha Circle
Adrian Rozendaal
Connie Vander Zyl
Leslie Vander Krol
G. Vis
Donald de Jong
C. Reynen
Leonard Veldhuizen
Tainter
L. van Zee
Elizabeth Verwers
Montana
Canada Line
Dakotas
Minnesota
Men’s Society of the Chr
Montezuma
Albert Buitenwerf
Shenandoah
Council Bluffs
Alda
Edger
Christian School
Clarence van Rees
Wm, Vos
Bill
Pete Vos
Geo. Terpstra
L. Blom
Art Haan
Van Heukelom Family Group at State Fair Visit
Local notes show the Van Heukelom family and relatives visiting the State Fair. Several families including Van Rockel, Van Wyk, Umble, Mannold, and others traveled from Monrovia, Illinois, to Springfield and Denver area friends. Visitors attended the Westerkamp reunion in Oskaloosa and Old Settlers events, with trips home and to historical sites noted. Kathryn Tuinstray returned to missionary work in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dplocy
Katie Vrieael
van Rockel
Henry van Rocket
New Sally
Elmer Whitted
Colorado Springs
Colo
Ben van Wyk
Bard Umble
Naar
Ira Mannold
DeWayne
Earl Umble
Roger
Mark
Sandylinois
Honnold
Springfield
Rex Nolin
Core Nicely
S. Boal
Colorado
Martin van
Westerkamp
Oskaloosa
Chicago
Very H Shera
Denver
Summit Birthday Ice Cream Party for Vrieze Lage
Summit residents honor John Henry Vrieze laag and other birthdays with an ice cream party near Fairmont. Des Moines visits referenced include Van Essen, Breed, Vander Ploeg families, and a Christian Reformed men’s convention trip to Chicago with 300 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Vriezclear
Martin van Essen
Fairmont
Berdene Jabaai
Prairie City
Peter Breed
Jami
van Essen
Breed
John Henry Vriezelaag
June Vander Ploeg
Niccex Betty
Perquilia Witmer
Monroe
Des Moines
Dick de Jong
Gerrit Vander Geest
Henry Brouwer
Wm. Brouwer
Chiease
Christian Reformed Churches
Chicago
Brookfield Zoo
Loop
Lakeside
Starved Rock Park
Minvis River
John Vos
Frank Vander Wiel
New de Gens
Willis
Regina
Marlena
Betty van Zee
Robert van Essen
Monroe Old Settlers Reunion Draws Five Thousand
The Monroe community hosted its 42nd Old Settlers reunion on Thursday August 18 drawing about 5000 attendees. Awards went to Igaret Burehinal for oldest person and to several winners in events such as a doll carriage parade with Ta Armstrong Marilyn Jack and Jean Ammer placing first through third. Fred Portinga grew the tallest corn at 13 feet 9 1 2 inches. The longest married couple were Mr and Mrs James Elrod, and Nick Hoksbergen owned the oldest automobile, a 1909 Sears one cylinder. The 200-person program was led by W B Shaw. The Legion Frolic is planned for Sept 8 9 and 10 in Monroe. Roy Vander Ploeg, after visiting Marion County fair, now shows calves and Dary hogs at the Iowa state fair. Funeral services for Johanna Holm at Ames remembered her as mother to L C Holm George Holm and Miss Freda Holm of Monroe. Many local visits and travels are noted among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Igaret Burehinal
M:jor
Swan
Iowa
Ta Armstrong
Marilyn Jack
Jean Ammer
Fred 'Poortinga
James Elrod
Nick Hoksbergen
Taintor
Sears
Prgram
W. B. Shaw
Roy Vander Ploeg
Marion County
Nick Heemstrailyn Ruth
Pella
Henry Hulleman
Sunda
Johanna Holm
Ames
L. C. Holm
Geo. Holm
Freda Holm
Munroe
Carl Shannon
Chicago
Glover Shannon
Esther Ruth
Naomi Shannon
Lyle Heywehe
John Kepler
Ank
Benita Herweche
Will
Beverly
C. D. Vander Ploeg
Bloomfield
Cherokee
Tow
Theron Shannon
Effie Mary
Edward
Newton Fida
Hubert Koder
Harry van Rockel Monlay
Bellevue
Chas. Gloyd
R. D. Vander Wal
Rawleigh
Marie van Houwelingen
Marvin
Eva
Donald van Baale
Elvin Koder
Sheryl
John Koder
James Stine
Schemerhorn
Clydessen
Nellie
Lulu
Viola
Gladys
Guy Banks
Mary Vander Ploeg
Theplac Jonkers
Peter van Gorp
Knoxville
Jacob van Gorp
A. R. Vander
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Outings
Community listings detail visits by Miss Mary Lou De Prengey and others to Oska loosa, gatherings at homes of Van Rocked Van Zuuk and De Reus families, and church social events. Rev Ira J Hesselink and family returned from a Michigan union and Bible conference trip, with the congregation purchasing an electric refrigerator for the parsonage. Children and guests visit relatives in Kirkville and Des Moines, plus a picnic at Southern Iowa fairgrounds with a program and contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou de Prengey
Oskaloosa
Lou van Rocked
J. A. van Zuuk
Chtef
Mary Lois
Ha Sprague
Des Moines
Richard van Heukclom
M. M. de Reus
Howard Rowland
Wilma and
Lorene
Wilm van Heukelem
Vander Pol and friends attend neighborhood gathering
Case Vander Pol and family and Marshall Meredith families attend a Pol reunion on Tuesday and a series of visits occur through Wednesday and Thursday. Several households visit relatives near Sully and Scarsboro, with Grace Elscott and Cath Vander Pol guests, threshing machine meeting held, and plans set for the State Fair with several families traveling Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evert Vander Pol
Marshall Meredith
Jennie
Ellen
Grace Elscott
Rufford Pethoven
Childdren
Jessie Hill
Carl Terpstra
Scarsboro
Guy Elscott
Henry Willemsen
John Meppelink
Sully
Harry Williams
Cath
Vander
Vander Pol family and friends gather across events
New Salem residents Homer Vander Pol and relatives attended multiple gatherings from Monday through Saturday. Tony Vos birthday celebration included Leslie Vande Krol and Vander Pol family relations noted. Attendees spanned the Vos, Vander Pol, Vande Krol, Wilt, Roorda, and Elscott households with circles picnics and shopping trips referenced.
Vander Pols Highlight Quiet Weekend Visit
Gerald Vander Pol and Herman Vander Pol with Vande Wilt joined Mr and Mrs John Vande Krol for a Sunday at Catherine Kooistra’s home. A local saying urges cultivating a conscience that minds its own business to ease worry.
Envious of the Conductor’s Commanding Presence
A witty remark contrasts envy with a conductor who directs crowds and signals where to get off, highlighting the power of authority and clear guidance in public spaces.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. R. Karr
W.R
Leslie Waites
Centerville
Dunreath
Rey, McLeesh
el Monte
Californi
Clarence Bricker
California
Maine
Canada
Connie Muilenberg
Register
George Daileys
Io Waardhuizen Jr
Fam‘idayy
Rodney Black
Lynn Perkey
Jorie Brieker
Chronicle
Otley
Charley Ford
McDaniels
Vanden Berg
Bonnie McCaulley
New Sharon
Fifield
Red Rock
White Walnut School
Tuth Perkey
Farm Union
Angie Elyn
Sam Amos
R. M. Hart
Rosa Dailey
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Southern Iowa
Fairgrounds
Grandstand
van Heukelom
Gerrit van Heukelom
Sally
Chris Haan
Twins
Bernie
Grand Rapids
D. J. Vos
Agnes Willemsen
Skiff Hospital
Ladies Aid
Herman Swank
Lorence Eckhoff
Grace Buitenwer
Gerrit van Heukelem
Betty Jean van Heukelom
G. van Heukelom
Theresa
Raymond
Gerrit Snellers
Annabelle
Norman G. van Heukelom
Leighton
Helen Turner
Lowell Turner
The
Reformed Church
Iawa Fairgrounds
Nallie Upton
Dwight Douglas
Emily
Homer Renpe
Robert Veenstra
Earl Brummer
Clear Lake
Bernice van der Heiden
Oskaloo
H. Rempe
Bernice¢ Ver Ploeg
Ruth de Heer
New Salem
Leslie Vande Krol
Tony Vos
Vander Pol
Old Settlers
Guy Vander Pol
Fate
Mily
Herman Vander Pol
Gerrit van Willigen
Sylvia
Amelia Andreas
Lie Vande Krol
Martha
Mostra
Paul Renaud
Mig
Harry Vande Krol
Neal Vander Wilt
John Roorda
Ada
Novia
Katherine Vander Polvis
Guert Vande Krol
Henry Wilt
Jimmy
Clark Street
de Kalb
H. J. VanderWerff
Reasnor
Elle Creek
Jasper County
Lake Prairie
Richland Town
Mahaska County
American Legion
J. H. P. van Zee
H. H. van Zee
D. J. van Zee
Worth & van Zante
Ml Wea
Satis
Peter Lubberden
Southwest Corner Square
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