Nearby Towns News Brings Faith and Family Events
A Bellflower area church reports new ministers and a long list of community happenings. Patrons include Rev. John Gritter and Rev. Harvey Vander As, with services led by Rev. Henry Vander Kam. Local marriages, confirmations, and college plans feature Patricia Hoksbergen Linda Andringa and Shirley Rosenboom. Several families host visits, travel to Grand Rapids for Calvin College, and join gatherings at the Lower Grove ball diamond.
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Jonathan Edwards
Zwang
Bellflower
Calif
Peoria
John’ Gritter
North London
Ontario
Canada
Harvey Vander As
Mountain Lake
Minnesota
Lugene
Basuin
Kanawha
Iowa
Henry Vander Kam
Second Christian Reformed Church of
Pella
Fism
Patricia Anne Hoksbergen
Elmer Hoksbergen
Linda Kay Andringa
William Andringa
Shirley’ Ann ““Rosenboom
Jennie Vander Hart
Ella
Lester Pethoven
Henry Nibbelink
Johanna Vander Hart
John
Hilda Vander Hart
Grand Rapids
Mich
Hilda
Calvin College
Lillian van Hart
Alvin Pier N
Roral College
John Van't Zant
Mahaska Hospital
John Westercamp
Peter
Chicago
Howard Pethoven
Marion John
Lower Grove
John de Nooy, Jr
Des Moines
E. Nibbelink
Bonna
John Vos
Avery Wetzig
Arthur Hoekman
William C. de Jong
Hull
A.C. de Jong
Central College
Simon Bokhoven
Hen- Roose
Linda
A. Bokhoven
Oskaloosa
Michigan
Lois Uitermarkt
Marion Uitermarkt
Otley
Dick Ryken
Joe J. Dahm
Mercy Hospital
Mr. Williams
Gideon Bible Society
Peo
Leighton Community News Highlights Local Events
Mrs Tony De Jong and Mar la Joy attended a baby shower for Mrs Homer Hasselman and infant Dennis Eugene at Mrs Ralph De Bru's home. Numerous errands visits and social gatherings are noted, including church dinners, a money making fair, a Bible quiz, and student activities at Leighton Public School and Leighton Christian Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony de Jong
Marla Joy
Homer Hasselman
Dennis Eugene
Ralph de Bru
Don de Prenger
Norman Vander Linden
Hedrick
Mel Brummel
van Hemert
Pella
Bas van Gilst
Cedar
al Overbergen
Esther
Abe Rempe
Gerrit Rempe
Ebenezer Ref. Church
Elmer de Prenger
G. Aalberts
Robert Hagen
Claudi de Prenger
Lana de Vries
Gail Versteegh
Dale Fleck
Norma de’ Bruin
Carol Sedrel
Wilbur
F. B. Denburger
Charles Lytle
Ottumwa
Floyd Lowmans
Eddyyville
Rex Hedge
Fremont
Joe K. Brummel
Boone
Iowa State College
Joe
Iowa State
Henry Dahm
Spring Valley
Ill
Tony Jong
C. R. van Heukelom
Lou Sedrel
Busey
Frank van Haaften
Omaha
Nebraska
Locker Plant Association
McDonalds Build Modern Home on Original Site
Near Smithland a log cabin once stood built by James McDonald. Five generations later William McDonald and his wife completed a modern ranch style house on the same site. Mr McDonald is the great grandson of James McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithland
James McDonald
William McDonald
Mr. McDonald
Pebbles of Worry and Focused Action in Hard Times
A banker author uses a Canadian lakeside tale to urge sorting troubles by control. By discarding unmanageable worries, readers can focus on solvable problems. The piece notes personal finances as a common concern and advocates planning and action to reduce anxiety.
Building a Savings Habit with United States Savings Bonds
The passage urges reducing spending and starting a savings program. It recommends buying United States Savings Bonds through the Payroll Savings Plan to create an emergency fund and avoid spending temptations. It notes self employed workers should invest a fixed percentage of income as it is earned and emphasizes the will to build a savings habit.
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United States
Kenny Foundation Grants Polio Research at Columbia
In Minneapolis the Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation approved a further 23500 for polio research at Columbia University. Marvin L. Kline, director, said the grant brings near 100000 provided by Kenny Foundation in recent years. Dr Claus W. Jungeblut leads the study aimed at a protective immunization with a report to Kenny’s medical staff planned.
Kenny Institute Visit Tied to Polio Treatment Tour
The visit to the Elizabeth Kenny Institute comes as Kenny therapy expands. Minneapolis Institute is among 18 hospitals and centers in 10 cities where Kenny therapists are now treating polio patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kenny
Minneapolis Institute
Kenny
Open Bible Church entertainers visit Home for the Aged
Rev and Mrs John Green and young friends from Open Bible Church entertained Home residents with songs instrumental music and Bible readings on September 10 Rev Jacob De Koning from Washington displayed photos and spoke on his work in the fold Rev Avery Wetzig led prayer Rev Van Dellen closed with prayer and the group listened to a recorder program among brief visits by families and friends.
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John Green
Open Bible Church
Jacob de Koning
Washington
D. C
Canada
de Koning
Avery Wetzig
Peoria
van Dellen
John M. van Gorp
Gary Ver Meer
M. ‘An Gorp
Minnie Rillahan
el Denburger
Oskaloosa
John Langatraat
Dickseslastanat
Jake Langetraat
Mn Pete Pol
Local social calls from several Iowa families
Mrs Ralph Kuiper and Henry Langstraat led a visiting party. Mr and Mrs Herman Langstraat and Mr and Mrs Jake Goodyk called on Mr and Mrs L Langstraat. Elvin Van Wyk and children of Mitchellville visited, as did Marion Van Wyk and children of Otley. Gerrit Van Wyk hosted guests while Rik Van Heukelom from New Sharon visited Mrs Albert Van Heukelom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kuiper
Henry Langstraat
Herman Langstraat
Jake Goodyk
L. Langstraat
Elvin van Wyk
Mitchellville
Marion van Wyk
Otley
Gerrit van Wyk
Rik van Heukelom
New Sharon
Albert van Heukelom
Visit by Killduf couple to Mrs John Klyn's home
Mr Willem Klyn and Mr and Mrs Tharp of Killduf dropped by to call on Mrs John Klyn and Miss Mary Rand at their residence. The visit reflects social ties in the community and updates on local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton
Sully
Iowa
Christian Reformed Church
Willem Klyn
Lightning Kills Cow on Cresap Farm Near Winterset
A lightning bolt struck a live wire at the E. W. Cresap farm near Winterset, knocking down the line and fatally electrocuting a cow that touched it. The incident left the animal dead instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Cresap
Winterset
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Mra
Herman A. de Jong
Leighton News
G. G. Versteegh
M. M. de Reus
Howard Rowland
Leslie Rowland
Rose Hama Tysseling
Theey
van Zee
Crece
Davis
Leighton Public School
Leighton Christian Reformed Church
Ruth Circle
Walter Steenhoek
Jacob Ps
Dispatch
Kansas
Jansius
Luctor
P. M Dorp
Denver
Colo
Peter Groenendyk
John Byleveld
Colorado
G. H. de Vries
H. J. Schoolland
Alamosa
Andrew Steenhoek
Jacob Cupido
Hawarden
Barney Memmelaar
Menko Ouwinga
H. Vander Xy
Everett Miller
William van Maanen
Frances
Ames
Henry K. Rempe
Paul Blom
Marion van Haaften
Dean Douglas
Rickey
Guy Masterson
Bussey
Claude Douglas
Tracy
William de Heer
J. G. Newenhouse
Abe Kempe
Herman J. Hasselman
Osal
Leighton Girls
Women’s Christian
H. Vander Klay
M. Bierema
L. van Roekel
Henry Sedrel
Leighton Happy Hearts 4-H Club
Anthony Synhurst
Don Kennedy
Raymond Smithart
Johnson
H. L. Meppelink
Brooks Klyn
Barker
Rus
Lambert Moss
Perfection
Cain
Cosco
Singer
William and Maria Dieleman Vander
Jim Anderson
Kenny Foundation
HAL
Mr. Halamka
Harding Des Moines
Killduff—Reasnor
Taintor
Knoxville
Golie Maddy Estate
Township
Range
Marion County
Roy Walker
Community Bank
Knoxvi
F. P. Ross
TRUST
Elmer
Vermeer
Liberty Street
White Way Auto Co
Hotpoint
Ferdinand Vogelaar
John Vogelaar
Connie Vander Zyl
Wayne van Wyk
Elbert van Maanen
Ford Vanity Mirror
Gange
C&f Ee
Wring
Lew Ae
Ulrich Motor Co
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