Local corrections and community notices from Otley Otley Iowa
Community notes cover correction of names Benny and Ruth Perkey replacing Robus and wife and recount a busy Otley period with visits from Amvet Auxiliary members, student achievements at Polk County Fair, a Des Moines trip by Carol Ver Steeg, and several family events. Funeral services for Emma Orr, birthday celebrations, marriages, and travel to Mitchell South Dakota are noted alongside local visitors to Otley residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny
Ruth Perkey
Bryan
Ryan
Robus
Janice Rolk
Polk
Des Moines
Otley Amvet
Ding van Vark
Pella
Larry Ogden
Knoxville
Hattie Ver Steeg
Grandaughter
Gynthia
Aynthia
Rnold Elliott
Robert
Richard
Muscatine
Riverview
Charles Vander Kolk
Ed Kingery
Kenneth
Norman Robus
Emma Orr
Garden Chapel
Oakwood
Bernice Ruby
Gertrude Aalbers
Minnie
Otley
Fifield
Howard Buwalda
Marshalltown
Carol Ver Steeg
Wayne Angove
Mitchell
South Dakota
Lawrence Webb
Garland Ruby
Osceola
Ft. Randall Dam
Picks
Lynnville News Highlights Local Reunions and School Opening
The 44th Sparks reunion drew 115 at Lynnville Old Settlers park with a basket dinner and program. Separately, Elscott and other family reunions occurred last week in Lynnville and New Sharon. Des Moines visitors and several families visited local residents. Lynnville School opened August 30 with staff including Superintendent Joe Becker and teachers from nearby towns. Millard Sparks remains hospitalized for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes
Garret van Gend
Aic
Gerald Ver
Pella
Dan Rietveld
Otley
Floyd McMain
Oran McMain
New Sharon
Carl McMain
Lynnville Old Settlers Park
A. R. Meredith
Flo Hull
Alverta Ratcliff
Leta Hammer
Roscoe Sparks
M Christiansen
Dwight Spark Meda Vander Pol
Harold Spa Gertrude Meredith
Freda B Non
Hattie Smith
M Neta Hull
Zola Savage
Gla Howell
Elscott
Lew Clarkson
Rodney
Ricky
Randy
Des Moines
Glen Vander Krol
Delmar Evans
Tainter
Ray Ludwick
John van Weelden
Lar. van Rees
Dora Swann
Arie van Weelden
Diana
Bobbie
Gerald Ver Steeg
Montesu Park
Garret Er Steeg
Gerald
Betty
Melvin
Clarence
Miry
G. van Wyk
Orvil
Margaret
Bert van Wyk
Norman An Roy
Lynnville
Joyd
Steeg
Vincent
Vaugn
Sully
Ronnie
Anna
Dun
T. L. Link
Kermit
Council Bluffs
Vina Renaud
Local families in motion with school and travel shifts
Mr and Mrs Earl Klein aided by family. Al Nelson of Lynnville to head Searsboro schools with a music teacher and Mrs L E Wagaman to lead home economics. Will Alice and son Arthur travel from Champaign to Texas on business and leisure. Julie Byrd and grandparent Rey noted. Leonhart moves from Sargent Bluff to Joice Iowa after housing shortage. Friends meeting at Oskaloosa attended by locals. Coach Walter Becker and family relocate during school board remodeling. George Quire family visited. Des Moines trip includes Mrs Vina Renaud and Mrs Frank Dornsbach with other local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Klein
al Nelson
Lynnville
Searsboro
L. E. Wagaman
Will Alice
Arthur
Champaign
Ill
Texas
Julie Byrd
Mara i
Rey
Carl B. Byrd
Sargent Bluff
Leonhart
Ir. Leonhart
Joice
Iowa
Worth County
Friends Yearly Meeting
Oskaloosa
Walter Becker
Harvey Gause
George Quire
Thureday
Carrie Quire
Glen Lewis
Gordon
Bruce and
Russell
Ray Ver Steeg
Des Moines
Vina Renaud
Newton
L. G. Perry
Frank Dornsbach
Monroes Amvets Delegates Attend National Convention in Miami Beach
Monroe News reports Mrs. H W Vriezelaar and others from Monroe travel to Miami Beach Florida for the National Convention of Amvets, with Tool as senior vice president and delegate at large for the state. They plan a two week absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Ora Tool
Mark I. Shaw
Monroe
Emma Snitzer
Wellsburg
Violet Adams
Marshalltown
Miami Beach
Florida
Amvets
Tool
Henry Wormhoudt
Pella
Florence Fisher
Floyd Kingery
Auld’s Park
Knoxville
Dwight Kennedy
Marla Jo
Fort Sit
Oklahoma
James Vriezelaar
Clint
Kent
Minnesota
Monroe Baptist Church Choir
Oscar Ammer
D. Brong
Aprical Ice Cream Recipe From Fruited Mix
A compact apricot based ice cream method uses canned apricots with syrup, lemon juice, almond extract, milk and whipping cream. Drain syrup, chill apricots for topping, mix ingredients, freeze until mushy, whip cream fold in, finish freezing, serve with apricots. Makes eight servings.
James Wins First Prize In Jalopy Parade
James won first prize in the jalopy parade. John Gezel of Pella visited his daughter Mrs. Dale Mullins and family. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Van Wyk and son attended the Steenhoek reunion in West Market Park, Pell ey, with other relatives and guests from Des Moines and California. Attendees at a Republican luncheon honoring Tom Martin at the Maytag Hotel in Newton included R. J. Hebel, Mark S. Shaw, and Mrs. Joyce Tilden last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Irs
John Gezel
Pella
Dale Mullins
Warren van Wyk
Steenhoek
West Market Park
Pelley
Arnold Pille
Des Moines
Robert Mickles
Bobby
California
Keith McConoghey
R. J. Hebel
Mark S. Shaw
Joyce Tilden
Tom Martin
Maytag
Newton
Neighborhood Club Hosts August Meeting In Hull IA Area
Mrs Keith Neilsen and family joined Magnus Neilsen home guests while Neighborhood Club hosted 16 ladies and children. Pearl Wilson led business and Madge Elmer to host September. L Dunnick and Lenora of Hull Iowa spent a few days visiting John and Fred Baarda residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Neilsen
Timmy
Ted
Dallas Neilsen
Newton
Florence Pye
Magnus Neilsen
Viola’ Burmeister
Pearl Wilson
Madge Elmer
Oskaloosa News Honors Local School Staff List
Mrs. Wm De Heer of Leighton visited at the Van Wyk and Ronnie home after Tuesday night. Alicia Van Sweden of Al sop's millinery returned from Chicago where she was buying for The Cedar Consolidated. The school doors opened Aug 30 with personnel including Harry Roffenberger superintendent and commercial Leland Bryans athletics and social science Ci ence mathematics Kerine Johnson home trades Faye Moffet kindergarten Rex Steddon vocal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. de Heer
Leighton
Es van Wyk
Ronnie
Alicia van Sweden
Alsop
Chicago
Cedar Consolidated
Harry Roffenberger
Leland Bryans
Cience
Kerine Johnson
Faye Moffet
Rex Steddon
Van Zomerens celebrate 20th wedding anniversary in Toledo
Instrumental music custodian Rex Barnard and lunch duty stars are listed among the organizers. Local families and guests visit in various homes including Deep River and Oskaloosa. The C and H Boosters 4-H Club met at Deanne Radiall with 14 members and leaders, focusing on fair experiences and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strumental Music
Rex Barnard
Henry Krusemark
Wm. Keeran
Lacey Cockefair
Clarence Perkins
Brandt van Maanen
T. D. van Zomeren
C. van Zomeren
W. van Zomerens
Carolyn van Dusseldorp
Deep River
T. H. Meinders
Fremont
Janet Meinders
Oskaloosa
Stuart Massie
Cole Hamilton
Harlingen
Texas
Toledo
Lewis Cole Famly
Two Schaller Girls Find Hidden $5160 in Dress Chest
Mary Adams and Ao Adams discovered a total of 5160 dollars tucked in a dress chest purchased by the Adams family from the estate of the late George Knowles. The find occurred on their property at Schaller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaller
Mary and
Ao ‘Ams
Adamses
George Knowles
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Alta van Toorn
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You
Burt
Work County Savings & Loan
Lynnville News
Monroe News
H. W. Vriezelaar
C. E. Kingsley
Astor
First Baptist Church
Grinnell
Oldham
Ohman
May Grace
Chalton
Monroe Cemetery
Laura Gloyd
Faidley
Colfax
Roy Donahue
Ises
Elva Whitted
Old Settlers
Ford
Max Tool
Jim Wolcott
Miriam Huigen
Ruth Disrud
Glenn Noon
Gay Cos
Bernie
Mansings’ Agency
Phone 407
Jooea
Ae New
Pate
Kozy
Henry Veenstra Leighton
Reb
Mae A
Phone 450
McNsbee
Herpe
Pella Construction Company
Paltzer
Parker
Oskaloosa News
Lizabeth Newenhouse
Boyer
Paardekooper
L. W. Hasselman
Edward
Stronghurst
C and H Boosters
Deanne Raidall
Judy McBurney
Latressa Phillips
Cheroie Masterson
Billy Jo Bryan
Maria
Shubert
Yan Dyk Tere
Remington
Che Pella
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