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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1951
Page
14
A long news note from a rural Iowa area records the author’s vacation with friends to Spirit Lake, updates on the 4th Karr reunion at Auld Park with 76 attendees, births, deaths, and military service among the Karr family, and numerous local social happenings, visits, and community events including church groups, school changes, and travels through nearby towns.
Roy Van Der Linden and Yella Menninga received sand and gravel for upcoming construction. Wm. and Margaret Streeter acquired a new television set. Bethel center's roof is being replaced with volunteers Lloyd Karr Burt Karr Howard Gore and others donating time. Marlene Deitrick left Newton for Monroe to serve as Secretary and Treasurer of the Monroe School Supt. Wanda Jones teaches at Fifield following her parents Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Howard visiting from Little Rock Ark.
Hans Rebel of Germany enters Monroe High School staying with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krsma. A farewell party at the Baptist Church honors Rev. C E Lasswell and wife with a sermon, a vocal and instrumental program, gifts, and refreshments. Lasswells plan evangelistic work in Cumberland IA Guthrie Center Waterloo and appear booked into fall 1952.
Oskaloosa residents attended family gatherings and visits with relatives across Iowa Illinois and Florida. The First Christian Reformed church youth enjoyed a Labor Day outing at Pella Pool Park. Local residents traveled to the Black Hills Badlands and Wisconsin Dells. Several families visited relatives in Sioux City Eddyville Cedar and New Sharon with trips to Denver and Prairie View Kaw. The area hosted many weekend guests including Grootveld Jansen Triplett Van Sweden and De Haan relatives. The local Christian school opened for the new term and community members shared in various visits.
Summit News reports a Thursday evening crash on Highway 163 when the Vriezelaar car was sideswiped by a faster vehicle on the shoulder as John Vriezelaar prepared to turn toward Locustdale farms. Nobody injured. both cars damaged. Passengers included Mr and Mrs John Vriezelaar and Susan, with Mr and Mrs Robinson of Ft Madison in the other car. Sheriff from Knoxville responded. Robinson car towed to Van der Ploeg garage in Monroe. Vriezelaar could drive away. Also notes Sally Van Doorninck to attend Central College in Pella as a sophomore. Carolyn McCauly of Monroe and Mary Vriezelaar admitted to Iowa State Teachers College for fall. four scholarships granted to the two girls.
Year scholarships noted for two students who will take elementary courses. Miss Helen Dykstra spent Labor Day weekend at home with family. A visit by Mrs. Poortinga and Mrs. Van Rockel of Pella. A vacation trip to St. Louis included zoo visits and caves. Lamplighters Society met with thirteen members and guests. India lesson and music program led by members plus guest soloist Coralee Vriezelaar. A Duroc barrow raised by Roy Vander Ploeg and Joe Caputo was grand champion at the State Fair. Rath Packing Co bought it for $1.65 per pound, weight 215 pounds. Vander Ploeg earned state fair placings.
The record notes top placings across categories including lightweight barrow with first and fourth, Duroc grand champion barrow, and first and second lightweight pen with champion and reserve pen. Burton Den Otter departed last week to study at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines.
NEW KING Cannonball Baker chosen as the hoboes’ leader at the annual Britt convention. Former hoboes king Ben Benson did not seek re election and has retired from the role.
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