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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1948

Page

4

Leighton Town News Highlights Social and Religious Events

News from Leighton and nearby towns covers hospital readmission, a farewell church sermon, a Greenfield move to Lansing NL, and visits by families from Mitchellville Des Moines Ouey Holland Mich Hackensack Idaho Moscow Idaho Zeeland Michigan and Pontiac Michigan. The Christian Reformed community held its annual SS picnic with cooperative lunch and Dutch psalms. Prizes were won at the State Fair by several local youths.

Don de Prenger Ben Vos Leighton Mahaska Hospital G. Ralberts Town Falls C. E Janice van Zomeren Cecil Wells Illinois Highway Commission Greenfield Christian Reformed Church Second Pella Greenfields Lansing Martin Vander Meulen Mitchellville Ernie Allis Des Moines K. B. Vos John Brummel Ouey Peter de Boer Barney Memelaar S. S Venfield Aid Florence and Francis van Maanen Edwarda Grandia Bonnie ‘van Zemeren Mra Lou van Roekel Con Ver Ploeg Vicki Sue Klaaren Herbert Klaaren Lewiston Idaho Marion Keith Joy Holland Mich C. J. Klaaren Conie Joan Moscow J. A. Klaaren Meriam Hackensack New Jersey Everett Kleinjan Brian Zeeland Michigan West Market Park Hobart Klaaren Pontiac J. 4 van Butselaar HL Meppelink Walter Schut John Schut Willis Prairie City Kamerick Gerrit: Schut Monroe Henry Rempe Meppelink J. van Butselaar The Netherlands

De Prenger reunion marks 19th annual gathering at Pella pool

The 19th annual De Prenger reunion was held August 24, 1948 at the Pella swimming pool with 81 members from Oskaloosa, Pella, Leighton, New Sharon, Ottumwa, Marysville, Tracy, Newton, Sully, and Grinnell. A pot luck lunch followed a program of recitation, Dutch poetry, songs, and an original song by Josie Atwood and Karl De Prenger. officers were elected including Honorary Pres Cynthia De Pre, Pres Will Van Sant, and Secretary James Tasselman.

Miss Buckingham Miss Heslinga Leighton Independent Luidema Chr. Reformed School de Prenger Marilyn Hasselman Shirley Atwood Marcelle Wisgerhof Donna de Prenger Hill Rempe Josie Atwood Karl de Prenger Sirin Cynthia de Prenger Derengers Grandpa Grandma Pella Bill Rempe John de Prenger Ollie Wisgerhof Cynthia de Pre Pres Will van Sant Vic Lou Sedrel Wisgerhof James Ta

Local visits and gatherings Tally from Galesburg area

Galesburg and nearby residents visited friends and relatives across several towns including Sheld on Pella Sully Killduff and Bonaparte. Notable names include Mrs Kenneth Carpenter Karla Kay the De Bruyns and Heemsbergen family with multiple dinners picnics and over night visits reported through the week.

K. Carpenter Pella Mrs. Carpenter Kenneth Carpenter Dennis Bruce Tratchel Connie Sandra Steve Sully Carl de Bruyn Friay Martin Dearinger Barbara Mae Harry Lee Killduff Curtis Dearinger Henry Anna Marks Loell Carpenter

Daughters Born as Heemstra Couple Welcome Mary Beth

Summit News notes Mary Beth Heemstra born August 24 at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa to Mr and Mrs Marion Heemstra. Mother Mary Van Houwelingen formerly of Pola. Other items include 4-H club meetings county fair premiums distribution school opening with teacher Miss Evelyn Vander Hart and list of students.

H. W. Vriezelaar Marion Heemstra Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa Mary Beth Mary van Houwelingen Pola Donald Fisher Marengo J. W. Vriezelaar Summit Henry Kool Gerrit van Wyk Prairie City L. van Dusseldorp H. E. Ketcham Monroe Elwyn Ver Dught John Vriezelaar County Line Club Summit School Evelyn Vander Hart Glen Ver Woert Lawrence van Dusseldorp Melvin van Wyk Nora van Essen Joyce de Geus Martha Carol Ver Woert Marlena Regina de Gous Margaret Ellen van Doorninck Coralee Vriezelaar Arla Jane van Doorninck Neal Heemstra Mary Beth Heemstra Henry Hulleman Carrie Marion Hulleman Harold Judy Rick Hulleman Rick Loren West Ldns Pella H.W. Vriezelaar

Rainy night ushers afterglow in Peoria area church notes

Peoria News reports a night-long rain cooling the town, notes at Choral Society practice, and a Psalm verse adapted for summer. It records Leonard Dahm purchasing a Chevrolet coach from Jacob B. Dahm and Jorena Ryken’s return to church after a successful operation. It also lists various reunions, church events, school openings, teacher assignments, travel, and family visits in Peoria and nearby towns.

Flerman A. de Jong Choral Society Leonard Dahm Jacob B. Dahm Jorena Ryken Frank Ryken Jorena Frank Klynsra Marcia Northwestern Iowa Peoria Christian Grade Klynsma Mae Ruth Stursma Henrietta W. van Rees Sully Rachel Mae van der Molen Gilbert Rarymond Dieleman Eddyville Iowa Barabra Vander Wilt Vander Wals Cherry Grove Vander Hart Jacob van Gorp Mn Ralph Hoksbergen Ivero Ilinois Chicago Richard Calvin van Kooten Oskaloosa Michigan Blom West Market Park Pella Lois van Kooten Marvin Vander Melen Gilbert Vander Wal Des Moines Eugene Leroy Norman Jay Verna Fay John D. de Young Marilyn Marcia Jean Lois Faye Wilma Jean Marion Vander Linden Herman A. de Jong Arlene Carol Patricia June Marion John Rosalie Ann Henry Vander Linden Ruth Ann Ronald Jay de Jong Black Hills South Dakota Mickey Mouse Rev Sioux Center John Kloostermann Bennink Ronald Vander Hart Gordon Vander Hart M. Vander Hart Harold van Wyngarden Marion Franje Connie Vander Linden de Vries Anna Christina van Gorp Walter van Wyngarden Alda Henry van Wyngarden James Bandstra Roger Tabe Vander Veen Irene Bokhoven Lawrence Blom Ray Hoksbergen Gerrit de Boer National Union of Christian Schools Andrew Bandstraer John Bandstra Chandler Minnesota Henry Nibbelink Denver William C. de Jong Hull A. C. de Jong

Time to Start Farm Waterways Work in Iowa Fields

Iowa extension agronomist Marvin Anderson urges farmers to begin erosion control and grassed waterways this fall. Reed canary grass, rootstocks, and sowing methods are outlined for gullies, with checks on channel width and saucered basins. Additional grasses such as bromegrass timothy and redtop are noted for regional suitability.

Iowa Marvin Anderson Iowa State College Anderson

Dry weather harms 2 4 D weed spray effectiveness

E P Sylvester extension botanist at Iowa State College notes dry weather and poor soil conditions reduced 2 4 D performance in in crop and pre emergence spraying in Iowa. Moisture and dew influence absorption and penetration. Dust on weeds lowers efficacy and overdosage risks corn injury. Test small areas before full field use.

Towa E. P. Sylvester Towa State College Sylvester

Trench Silo Promoted For Storing Corn In Farm Rows

Farmers plan trench silos to store surplus corn and provide livestock feed. Site choice matters, recommending firm soil on high ground, soil tests, and alignment with the feedlot for easy feeding and removal. Fencing advised to keep livestock out and extend silo life.

Town Bluegrass Thrives With Average Rainfall

The area known for its town green and bluegrass features typically flourishes when rainfall remains near the average level. Local growers report steady yields and reliable growth conditions as rainfall stays within normal bounds.

Soils District Workers to Get Better Offices

The Knox County board of supervisors reorganizes space in the court house northwest corner and basement to house Marion County Soils district staff, previously in Belknap Jewelry building and later basement offices. Draft board moves to ground floor. new floor planned for soil conservation rooms. The tax, delinquent collection, and soldiers relief offices remain in place, while top floor storage is reassessed for better filing and document safety. Kn

Court House Board of Supervisors State Employment Service Marion County Soils District Belknap Jewelry Robinson Street Soil Conservation Aso Soldiers Relief Office Heinz Knoxville Journal

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