Farewell Party and Community Notices Gathered
A home farewell for Dale Hak Servan features hosts Meo and Mr. Albert Dykotie with many neighbors attending. The Methodist Circle met at Mrs A W Veensehoten with 19 members and 3 visitors, sharing hymns, scripture, and refreshments. Diamond Jubilee honors for several girls at the AL WS event include Yvette Larsen and Faith Everts. A tribute to Gerrit Vander Waal’s service is noted along with a dinner for Navy-bound sons Gezelen. Various club and auxiliary meetings are listed, including WCTU, Federated Club Women, Moonlight Mission Band, and Baptist Ladies Aid, plus a Portergrove Cemetery Aid gathering and Legion Auxiliary plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale
Meo
Albert Dykotie
Bylot Heather
Dale Hak Servan
Conview
Cox Navy
Apel Eth
Gane
Viatine
Teentsaicht
Lani Halebergen
Lerma
Harsh Witsenbury
Anthony Larastrant
Carnh Amden
Norma Aur
Delos Witzenbury
Walter Sind
Jennie Kamerieh
Tad Swern
Marjorie Valen
Mra A. W. Veensehhoten
van Dyke
Matthews
Kaldenborg
Blommer
AL WS
Dr. Lubbers
Central Line
Yvette Larsen
Faith Everts
Evelyn Overlander
Carol Habrexs
Naomi Abrahams
Marvin van Cleaver
Mars Tha van Berkum
Theresa Wormhoudt
Hanorees
Th. Lubbers
Martha Mee
Joan Dimmitt
Wesselink
Collis
Evelyn Bruists
Birthday Party For Legion Post Auxiliary By TH Oy Th
Members of the Legion Post Auxiliary held a birthday party with a quiz on government, a decorated cake, and meal in the building dining hall. Comrade Tunis received thanks for hours of archival work, with Vera Carson leading the entertainment committee and a choir-like program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBS
O. S
Masonic Hall
Dorothy Bean
Frances van Gorp
Ella Tilma
Exie Waechter
Legion Post
Henne
Betarke
Rathen
History Center
Post
Deka de
Birthday notices and visitors at Home for the Aged
April remembered birthdays for Mrs. Dick Ver Meer and Mrs. Gerrit Marinus. Numerous visitors from Des Moines Monroe New Sharon and Oskaloosa called on residents including Mrs. M Van Gorp Mrs. Arie De Hoed and Miss Mary Pr. Families from Langstraat Hartog and Den Hartog joined in the social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Ver Meer
Doawe
Gertie Plender
Gerrit
Marinus
van Gorp Sully
M. van Gorp
Gerald Gosselink
Joe Vanden
Des Moines
Gerrit de Hood
Monroe
Farmer and Son
B. van Re
Herman Fenneman
New Sharon
Andrew van Houweling
Joe Vanden Berg
Johanna
Johnny
G. W. den Hartog
Gertrude Hoksbergen
Neal de Ronde
W. den Hartog
Evert Vander Pol
Newton
Edward Brand
Iowa Falls
Mary Pr
Dick van Sant
Josephine van Sant
Oskaloosa
Dirk Geenen
Koy van Heuki
BL V
Home accident toll in 43 deadly rise and costs
National Safety Council figures show 43,000 home accident deaths in 1943 a 5 percent rise. disabling injuries reach 4,950,000 with 130,000 permanent disabilities. Wage loss medical expenses and insurance costs hit 600 million dollars. Safety emphasis urged by Fred Brown the Safety Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Fred Brown
Oh You Nasty Man Exchange Over Dress Etiquette
A playful exchange on propriety and fashion judgment surfaces in a lively public chat. The remark hints at social pressure and gender norms, reflecting local attitudes toward dress and discretion. The anecdote emphasizes humor and regional wit in everyday interactions.
Obituary for Avian Vis wae bart on Nev fosses
Avian Vis wae bart on Nev fosses in North Brabsril. He was preceded by his parents Ded Vee and Anseke Ve Huot and survived by his wife Sarah and children Peter Ben Carnie Martin Manisuret Beth, plus siblings and many relatives. Funeral and memorial services were held in Peoria and at the Christian Reformed church with prayers and tributes reflecting devotion and wartime themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avian Vis
Nev Fosses
North
Brabsril
Nettrhenhs
Ded
Anseke
Cannes
Mame
Peoria
Pasine
Sarah
Peter
Ben
Carnie Sand
Martin
Manisuret
Beth
Leme
Ko B
Leithton
Tiwa
Hsh Haan
Spring accessories set to elevate women’s wardrobes
Fashion notes predict a spring focus on accessories and color. Hats, veils, flowers, and ribbons will dominate, with large hats and sculpted trims in felts and mesh. Color trends favor fuchsia, Kelly green, olive, rose, violet, and blue in smaller shares, while browns and navy remain. footwear shifts to snakeskin and dyed textures, with durable trim shoes limited to black white and two browns.
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Theo
Jmp
The Religion of the Japanese explored in ref erence leaflet
A New York issued Contemporary China piece presents a historical summary of how Japan’s imperial line rose to power and how Hirohito was portrayed as divine. It discusses Shinto as the religion behind Japan’s wartime mindset, noting its drift from primitive animism through Meiji reforms and a 1865 imperial edict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
New York
Japan
Hirohito
Revised Isolation Time for Three Diseases in Iowa
Public health update from Iowa outlines shortened isolation for most diseases with four to five day rash windows and a four day pre rash to five day post rash period. Diphtheria remains the sole exception with an 18 day isolation. Officials warn against violations to prevent disease spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dalatien
Mercenary Landsknechte described in Grimmelshausen text
Translation of a 17th century critique notes the brutal endurance of German mercenary soldiers. It cites their hunger, thirst, and relentless campaigns across sieges and battles, with no fear of danger or death. The passage, echoing Hitler era rhetoric, frames mercenaries as unyielding and ruthless in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cox
Landsknechte
Hitler
Europe
Heaven
Mans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen
Thin sowing saves labor and improves plant spacing
The guidance warns gardeners to sow fine seed very thinly and mix sand to ease thin sowing. It notes thinning saves labor and helps achieve proper spacing, while neglecting thinning leads to reduced production, smaller size, and lower quality.
Master of the May Blower and wartime tales in volume review
A catalog of book notes and notices reviews Henry Dustin Sihs work The Master of the May Blower with discussions of wartime fiction by Geoffery and others The piece cites themes of total war and family relationships while mentioning pilots aviators and Sabbateurs Alongside are notes on Modern Welding Practice and other educational titles with brief summaries and recommendations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dustin
Praple
Henry Dt
and Althouse
Crisp Bacon Method for Even Cooking
Dust each bacon slice on both sides with a light flour coating. Fry slowly to render fat gently, ensuring a crisp exterior and juicy interior while minimizing shrinkage. Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning and maintain even browning throughout.
Free Spray Service Offered in Marion County Wartime Aid
Marion County residents may receive a complimentary orchard spray service aimed at reducing fruit damage from pests during wartime. The program, coordinated by the county extension service with Iowa State University agents, covers dormant spray before growth resumes and targets primarily apple trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Erie
Davie
Knosville
Soldier Addresses Pet KW Aroert 1 Shui Hospital Ward
Soldiers and units listed in a damaged World War II era note show Army post office addresses. Names include Lestie Needham, Charles Plivistra, Fan Rees, John Brummel, and Me John Brummel, with units such as 27668 FH CoC 108 Gl Inf Vth AVB Division and APO stations in New York and Camp Breckenridge Kentucky. The fragment references Camp Borest, Tene and an unrealized British stock supply note.
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Pet KW
Aroert
Shui Hosepital
City
Kana Bees
Carrell Bo Brandtton
MPEG
Bowe
Coulston
Arthur Mesanwater
Potmater
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Melvin van Houweling
Gerrit Vander Waal
Vander Waal
Marie
Fremont
George Gezel
George F
Ivan
Edward H. Vos
Navy
Edward W. Myers
E. M
Pacific
Louise Gezel
Western Springs
Ilinois
M. C. Myers
Hazel
Mary Ann
Louis
John Williams
Donna
Pratt
Porter Visscher
W.C.T.U
S. de Haan
University
Nellie Beckering
United Service Women
Avril
Levian
United Nebs
Otheer
Sun
Namied AH Enaninitter
Hed Te
Ontitnae
Grail
Portergrove Cemetery
Parterenansmeters
Alt. van Hiner
Prairie
Myers
Prairie City
Bid Myers
Emeline Porter
Geo
George FL Geret
Edward He Vos
Virgil Ten Hagen
Faye V Seher
Ivan Geel
Louise Gozel
Western Spring
Vera Olson
Federated Club
Lenny
Ars
Ayreve
Othe State Teesen
Ruerker
LeRoy Mdewet
GT Veredus
W Goldsmith
Moonlight Mission
W. G. Mentink
Mow Mission Band
Women's Missionary Rally
Associa Baptist Church
Owill
Ifred Acack
Mission Ly
Nam
Baptist Ladies Aid
He Ladies Aid
J. Tim M W. Koopman
Miss Delas
Eldeen Club
A. N. Kuyper
Main Street
Kensington Club
Charley Sipkema
Holland
Pella, Iowa
Brittany
Pierre Aumont
Susan Peters
Josephine Monich
Johnny Come
James Cagney
Grace George
Marjorie Main
Mc Folly
Louis Bromfield
Mickey Rooney
Judy Garland
Tommy Dorsey
Orchestra
Rooney-Garland
P.E.O. Society Meeting
Adrian Vos
Tae Mikado
Whee
Hapa
Library Notes
Santer
Boarl Harbor
Vopemmally
Jeffies
Soniol
Harveryanton
Dunkirk
Delfrey
Repealo Hill
Levahle
Stone
Frances Arian
Keyes
Abe
Grace Livingston
Mr. Fil
Hever
Helen Topping Millers
Walt Hey
Fran Winwar
Whitman
Long Island
Brooklyn
Yugosla
Louis Adamic
Yugoslavia
Americ
Kent
Tokio
Ries
Boss Frtomoloey
Plant Pathol
Miientttes
Rein of
Towa
Salon Otien
Surry
Unite
Britain
Just
Cie
Sealy Comfort
Boat Furniture CO
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