Community News Roundup From Pella and Nearby Areas
Local residents and visitors gather in Pella area towns. Families tour Iowa and Colorado, with Dr. Walter De Keck guiding workshops in North Carolina. New graduates, hospital moves, and multiple visits mark a busy period as relatives converge from Ohio Wisconsin Michigan and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Kleinjan
Paramou Ifornia
M Ben Vogeluny
Wisconsin
Iowa
Midwest
As Vander Linden
Vander Lindens
Nash
Klein
Ray
Meo
Willard de Winter
Paul
Seattle
Wasmurton
Mie
Black
de Winters
Nick de Wint
Ener de Winter
Herbert Browning
Woodhine
Town
George 2. Browning
Helen
Karl Ver Steeg
Wooster
Ohio
Arle Lowry
Bruce and
Brent
Cheyenne
Wyo
George Um
T Crys
Harald Veenstra
Mark Sehakel
Linda
Groige Ver
Mark
Walter D. de Keck
Central Allege
Ts. de Keck
Cullowhee
North Carolina
Aigeast
Myrtle Vander Meulen
Detroit
Michigan
C. H. Vander Meulen
Margaret le Coe
Michi Uevellen
Pontiac
Myrtle
Clarence van der Meulen
Cedar Rapids
Doe TH. Hoeksema
Charles Hoeksema
Pella
Iowa State Colege
Dow
Charles Kiley
Peggy Lea
Delta
Youth Metra
Chronicle
Jake Geneva
Nola Veensehoten
Leila Phillips
Excelsior Springs
Willis Dieleman
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Marjorie Ramer
Reasner
Mahaska
Kathryn Blom
Venient
Jamaica thresher Jack McCoy enters 61st season dean of threshers
The 81-year-old Jamaica thresher Jack McCoy begins his 61st season, with friends calling him the dean of Towa threshers. He has powered his work with steam, horses, and baseline tractors during his long career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica Thresher
Jack McCoy
Dean
Towa Threshers
Preparing a Child for School in Early Education Advice
A family life specialist urges parents to ease a child into school with practical steps. Emphasize self care, basic safety, and emotional readiness while fostering early reading through daily story time and conversation. Ensure health checks and corrective care for eyes ears and teeth before the first day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennd
Alma Jones
Town State
Colley
Heelabdren Jouht
Er Cullen
Cedeal
Ward
Visitors Gather at Home for Aged Residents
News notes from the Home for the Aged record numerous visitors including Mrs Anna De Gertie Chane and Miss Josie Barnes from Des Moines, and extended families from Knoxvill Oskaloosa Montezuma Perry and Leighton. Several Den Hartog and Langstraat families are listed among those calling on residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna de Gertie Chane
Miss Christirorp
Daug
Eddyville
Josie Barnes
Des Moines
Ray Tukker
Knoxvill
Pete Vos
Oley v HW
Vander Wilt
Minnie Barnhouse
Newton
Nellie Kempe
Leighton
Minnie Rilihan
N. Heinist
Pete Vander Wal
Don Vander Veer
Arent Leydens
Montezuma
Rut Leydens
Cornice Langstraat
Jake Langstraat
John Langstraat
P. Pol
Paul Langstraat
Pete Langstraat
L. Langstra
Johnnie
Willem den Hartog
Birthday Remembrance Echoes from Oskaloosa Gathering
A Sunday gathering at the Ed Denburger home in Oskaloosa brought together Rex and Mrs Daunst Roy Van Essen Nancy Hiemstra and Miss Barbara Jean Denburger who sued her aunt Nancy Hiem Saturday. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Henry Roorda from Peoria and kin from Minnesota and Chicago. A birthday note marked J W Van Gorp turning 79 on August 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P Albert
P. Bult
Blue Tard
Chicago
Dekker
Moline
Rex
Daunst
Roy van Essen
Soun
Oaley
Nancy Hiemstra
Ed Denburger
Oskaloosa
Barbara Jean Denburger
Nancy Hiem
Henry Roorda
Peoria
Minnesota
Dirk Geenen
J. W. van Gorp
D. R. Gosselink
Englewood
California
Judy
Jack Gosselink
Chicago, Ill
G. Gosselink
Musings Of the Town Crer
A stream of local notes and reminiscences covers fall plans at the school library ideas about farming and town events, a California picnic notion for Tulip Time, and mentions of Gerrit Van Borkel's promotion. The piece blends anecdotes about teachers farmers travel and community life with snippets on virtue and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Chronicle
California
Historical Society
Gerrit, van Borkel
Central College
Chronicle
Des Moines
Local teams clash as players leave early for road trip
Fragmented report notes Mic Mulroney of Kader and Leo Koehn of Seay departing for a town barra rapids event. It mentions rough roads and an implied incident with a taser, but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mic Mulroney
Kader
Leo Koehn
Seay
Barra Coe Ar
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Nancy Boot
Gelmer Dythoff
Blommers
Dekn Blommers
Iowa City
Covina
Pau
Iowa Unity
Eldon
Wyoming
Heney van Wyk
Jein Ustuchters
Suily
Mahuesha Hospital
Jacob Kesendaal
Otley
Mahaska Hospital
Mio Stetla Rysdam
Phen
Monroe High School
Mra
Vander Streek
Marcia Kuyner
Chie
Eads
KE. Kuyper
BF. Black
Maha Ha Hospital Fridatin
Drake
Merrick
Junio Har
Kappa Delta Pi
Herrick
Carrie Muilenborr
Jesinye
Central States Gap Office
Oe Lyall Marker
Central States
Kausville
Erator
Farmers Union
Pella, Iowa
Mc Lao
Life With Lp.gas
Allied Gas and Fuel
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Henry Hackert
G. G. Ewing
Scharing Garage
Jeep Agency
Ane
Oime
Tonta
Jimmy Hacke
Rochester
New Y
Sunnyside
Noah
Yellowstone
Lowa
Memphis
Mississippi
John Deere
John Deere AO
Schuring Garage
Scar
Ware
Nado Radiant
Crumble Stes
JOE Stientjes & Son
Copinet
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