Ida County has a Newspaper Index from 1872-1974 that includes births, deaths, marriages, anniversaries, divorces, and adoptions. The following adoption notices were typed from Ida County online newspapers, identified from that Newspaper Index, then put in order by last names.
Carolyn Ann ANDERSON
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson have adopted a 16 month old baby girl. They got her from a home in Omaha. Mrs. Grubb went to Omaha with them. The little Miss has been given the name of Carolyn Ann. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Apr 25, 1940, p.11
David, Roger, & Richard ANDERSON
Adopt Three Boys
Mr. and Mrs. Myron Anderson (Virginia Crawford) of Burbank, S. D., announce the adoption of three boys on September 5. They are David, 5: Roger, 8; and Richard, 10. Mrs. Anderson is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Crawford and formerly resided here. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Sep 27, 1956, p.2B
Jon Calvin ANDERSON
Announcements have been received by friends here from Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson (Donnabelle Phares) of Bismark, N. D., that they have adopted a little boy into their home. The little fellow was born September 3, and arrived at their home January 5. They have named him Jon Calvin. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Jan 23, 1941, p.7
Clark Raymond DOHERTY
New Arrivals
A son was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Doherty on Feb. 20. He was born on Feb 3 and has been named Clark Raymond. Mr. Doherty is the coach at the Catholic School. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Mar 8, 1962, p.4
Joy & Joyce ESLICK
May in this community will be interested to know that the twin sisters, Joy and Joyce Eslick, who were placed in the care of the Iowa Children’s Home association last May, have found a good home. They are in a modern farm home, with middle aged people who are well-to-do and want the girls because they love children. The girls attend a consolidated school, going forth and back in a bus. When Joy and Joyce went to Des Moines they were in the third grade. Just a short time ago they were promoted to the fifth grade. This has been accomplished by the personal supervision of the workers of the association. No effort being spared that worked for the good of the girls. Everybody will be glad that the girls are together. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Nov 15, 1928, p.5
baby boy GRELL
New Arrival
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grell announce the adoption of a two-week old boy. They have a daughter, Ann Renee, and a niece, Dianne Wright, who lives with them. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., May 4, 1961, p.3B
Patricia Sue HALLORAN
S. Sgt. and Mrs. John Halloran of Duluth, Minn., announce the adoption of a daughter, born on Jan. 31, 1968. She has been named Patricia Sue. Mrs. John Weber is the grandmother. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Mar 14, 1968, p.9
Ronald Craig HOOPS
Mrs. Enid Hoops received word that a 6 lb., four day old boy has been adopted by her son and wife, Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoops of Vallejo, California. He was named Ronald Craig and has one adopted brother, Jeffrey Scott, 2 years old. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Oct 24, 1957, p.6B
Deana Maria LANSINK
Hold Baby Shower Friday
Mrs. Milton Borchers, Mrs. Kenneth Streck, Mrs. Donald Christiansen were hostesses Friday afternoon for a baby shower for the newly adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Lansink. Guests in honor of Deana Maria’s arrival were Mrs. Russell Bennigsdorf and Keith, Mrs. Earl Dean Schmidt, Mrs. Darrell Bennigsdorf, Kaye and Darren, Mrs. Vernon Bennigsdorf, Stevie of Ida Grove, Mrs. LeRoy Wonder and Diane of Danbury, Mrs. Jim Schneider and Reed of Odebolt, Mrs. Gerald Steuk, Pam and Mike, Mrs. Clifton Steuk, Mrs. Bill Ullrich, Mrs. Carrie Lansink, Mrs. Delphin Bruhns, Mrs. Elmer Eng of Arthur and Mrs. George Fulton. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Dec 22, 1966, p.6B
Mary Elaine Scott LEMBKE
A decree of adoption was recently granted by Judge M. E. Hutchison to Mr. and Mrs. Hans Lembke of Schaller, making them the legal parents of seven month old Mary Elaine Scott of Ida County. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Oct 11, 1934, p.5
Janice Sue & Joyce Ann LORENZEN
Twin daughters born March 21, were adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Marc Lorenzen. They were given the names of Janice Sue and Joyce Ann. They have two brothers, Ronnie and Bobbie. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., July 14, 1966, p.2
George & Jerome MESSER
Two little brothers, George Lee, 4, and Jerome, 16 months, came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Messer recently to reside. Mr. and Mrs. Messer went to Davenport and returned home with the two little boys. Source- Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Jan 6, 1949, p.7
Ann Marie MEYER
Mrs. Johanna Staudenmaier visited from Tuesday until Friday last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Meyer in Odebolt. The Meyers have adopted a baby girl, Ann Marie, who was born on Sept. 11. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Jan 29, 1942, p.7
Robert Bryn OHME
Adopted A Boy
Lt. and Mrs. Robert Ohme of Bangor, ME., have adopted a one year old boy, they named him Robert Bryn. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Oct 25, 1951, p.3
Shirley & Dale Rogers OLSON
Shirley and Dale Rogers, who have made their home with Mrs. Bertha Eads the past years, have been adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Olson of near Schaller. They were taken to their new home on Friday, December 17. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Jan 6, 1949, p.7
Verna PETIT
Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Petit have legally adopted the latter’s niece, Verna Spotts, who was the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Spotts. The little miss will be known as Verna Petit. She lost her mother in a fire a few years ago and this fall lost her foster mother. She has been making her home in the F. O. Cubbage and J. E. Spotts home since. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Jan 16, 1930, p.2
Mary Lou RINNE
Schleswig Pastor Adopts Little Girl
Rev. and Mrs. A. F. Rinne have announced the adoption of a little daughter, name: Mary Lou. She is three and half months old. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., May 20, 1937, p.10
Kelley Kaye SCHMIDT
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Schmidt of Cherokee have adopted a baby girl born May 27, 1967 and weighing 7 pounds. They have named her Kelley Kaye. She has two brothers who welcomed her, Kirk and Kyle. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Luverne Leonard of Holstein and Alfred Schmidt. Mrs. Elmer Goersch of Holstein is the great grandmother. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., June 22, 1967, p.12
Kathleen Mary SHAHAN
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Schroeder of Holstein have received word of the adoption of a 6lb. 10 oz. baby daughter by their daughter, Joan and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald P. Shahan of 1657 Cherry Ave., San Jose, California. She has been named Kathleen Mary, born May 29th. The other grandparents besides Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Schroeder are Mrs. Bernice Shahan, 3160 Dodge St., Omaha, Neb. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., June 15, 1967, p.3.
Baby girl TRULOCK
Mrs. Pearl Oliver has received word from her sister, Mrs. Steve Trulock of Sioux City that Mr. and Mrs. Trulock have recently adopted a three weeks old baby girl. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Jan 30, 1936, p.7
Baby boy VANGREITHUYSEN
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. VanGreithuysen have adopted a six weeks old baby boy, who was brought to their home Sunday by a representative of the Iowa Children’s Home, Des Moines. The little fellow was greatly welcomed by his new sister, Barbara, who came to the VanGriethuysen’s a few years ago from the same institution. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Aug 3, 1933, p.7
Barbara Ann VANGRIETHUYSEN
Rev. and Mrs. C. A. VanGriethuysen the first of the week brought a winsome little mite of humanity to their home, to whom they have given the name of Barbara Ann. The child was six months old Wednesday. She was brought from the Iowa Children’s Home, Des Moines, and adoption proceedings will be resorted to by the parents as soon as the time limit of probation has been completed.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. VanGriethuysen came Tuesday afternoon from Dyersville to make a visit of some length with their son, Rev. C. A. VanGriethuysen and family. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., May 24, 1928, p.7
Baby boy VANGREITHUYSEN
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. VanGreithuysen have adopted a six weeks old baby boy, who was brought to their home Sunday by a representative of the Iowa Children’s Home, Des Moines. The little fellow was greatly welcomed by his new sister, Barbara, who came to the VanGriethuysen’s a few years ago from the same institution. Source – Ida County Pioneer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, Thurs., Aug 3, 1933, p.7
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