Local social notes and obituaries from Claremore area
Dr and Mrs L M Liggett welcomed a daughter Betty Sue on April 13. Northwestern student Orienth Vogelnar visited with her parents. Several locals started new jobs and attended a writers conference at Grinnell College. Mr and Mrs Myron Steenhock welcomed a baby boy at Mercy hospital Oskaloosa. Various travels and family visits are noted, including religious and educational events. Weather noted with rainfall measured by Mrs Pals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Liggett
Claremore
Oklahoma
Betty Sue
Orienth Vogelnar
Northwestern University
Eranaton
Ilinois
Gary Vogelnar
Louise van Gorp
V & R Briardale
Pauline Klosterman
Virginia
Otley
Bertha Schut
Cedar Rapids
Mary Jansma
Muhaska Hospital
W. G. Winstead
Rochester
Minn
Presbyterian Bord
William Masselink
Second Christian Reformed Church
Englewood
Chicago
John Kallemyn
John Masselink
Grand Haven
Michigan
Kallemyn
Eugene Warns
Mark Rillihan
Des Moines
J. A
J Monich
Oakland
Maude Clark
John Onstine
Elders Rotaryan Guests Feature 25 Old Timers
A Holland area Rotaryan gathering honored 25 senior members with ages ranging from 80 to 98. Tudor Kempkes introduced attendees, who posed for photos after the informal meeting, while attendees praised the reception and blessings for the community’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudor Kempkes
R. Leydens
Jake Vander Syde
Paardekooper
Dobn
van Vark
Vander Schaaf
Jake de Haan
Abe Verploegh
Henry Johnson
E. Klaaren
George Heeren
George Stout
A. C. Kuyper
D. van Weelden
J. Kuiken
Dr. Il. J. Pietenpol
Andries Blom
Henry Langerak
Gerrit Vander Linden
C. H. Vander Meulen
Art de Kock
Y. T. van Niewaal
H. D. van Zante
Barney van Roekel
Richard Meyer
M. G. Zylstra
Dennis Netten
Jake de Vries
E. M. Cole
Pella
van Weelden
English Club Seeks National Acceptance and Expansion
The English Club hopes for a spring installation of a new chapter after achieving national acceptance. It has 32 members on campus, meets eight times yearly, and studies the modern novel. New members must submit an original manuscript and maintain high scholastic standing, with all members producing creative writing for the Knickerbocker campus magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knickerbocker
Creative Writing
Riddles Hint at Tulip Week and Fashion Forecast
A playful note suggests a riddle expert can name the week of peak tulips and whether coats or mittens are needed for a pageant. Page 8 mentions Elbert Venlaanen assigned to a quest for a perfumed pig, with a joke about jets and perfumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Venlaanen
Card of Thanks From Friends and Family
A tribute expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for visits flowers and cards while the writer was in the hospital. Special thanks are extended to Rev and Mrs Lester Pease for their visits and prayers. The note closes with appreciation for the many cards letters gifts and flowers received during the hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Lautenbach
Armed Forces
Denver
Gary Vogelaar
Titonka
Town
Gary
Herbert T. Winter
Winter
Iowa
Mt. Vernon
Washington State
Lester Pease
bin Sheppard
Yeu
Arie H, Bogaard
Beware of Forgers Warning From Mahaska Sheriff
The Oxka loosa Herald reports Mahaska County Sheriff Dwight Mateer warned merchants about increasing forgeries and fake checks in Pella. A Sunstrum's clerk blocked a $35 check to Bill Brice. the man fled after a phone check revealed no such account. Police seek a bald, elderly man with glasses seen across multiple towns, tied to Wilcox-Garland and McGregor stores. other names listed as suspected forgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxkaloosa Herald
Pella
Dwight Mateer
Sunstrum
Mateer
Wilcox-Garland
McGregor Furniture
Boone
Marshalltown
LeMars
New Hampton
Storm Lake
Charles City
Ottumwa
Chariton
Eagle Grove
Lawrence Krueger
Fred I. Schacter
Fred H. Ferguson
Edward Donaldson
William B. Chichester
Wm. F. Hendrickson
Oskaloosa
Spelling Match Brings Wins and Jelly Laughs at Contest
The writer recounts a spelling bee with 24 words left in total, noting missteps on terms like reconcilable and quinsy. Contestants Elmer Betz, Mrs. Robbins, and Carter judged the event, which ran from 2:00 p.m. to about 5:00 p.m. Final winner gains Washington D C trip and $40 at nationals, with plans to visit New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Klausen
Elmer C. Betz
Mabel Iowa Robbins
Howard C. Carter
Herbert Hammer
Herbert
Wm. H. van Horn
Ronald Anderson
John W. Higgins
Washington D. C
Miss Spence
Vern B. Allan
New York
Should Allow Self-Governance For Church Mission Work
The speaker argues for letting groups control their own church activities and governance. He links missionary work with a crusade for world order grounded in Christian fellowship and racial equality, criticizing lynchings and Jim Crow practices as undermining the message.
Classified ads for rent and help wanted in Pella Chronicle
A dense string of classified notices from the Pella Chronicle listing rental offers and employment ads. Items include furnished apartment, housework help, saleslady positions, tulip-time work offers, various residences, pets, and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enquire Chronicle Office
W. Gosselink
Notices To Whom It May Concern Final reports heard April 29 1947
Marion County Iowa court clerk lists final reports where settlement and discharge are sought. Hearing set for the first day of the next term starting April 29 1947. Cases include estates guardianships and administrators with names Rebecca Wendel Nancy Simmons Florence Thomas Frank Woodle Arend Goemaat W S Craig Lula Olson Mary Parker Jennie De Heer James De Heer Samuel Fortune John Monroe Emma Mason and guardian Laura Mason. Court clerk A D Jack B Carpenter dated April 21 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Iowa
Rebecca Wendel
Bellecrist
Adams
Nancy A. Simmons
Jesse Simmons
Florence E. Thomas
L. Singes
Frank Woodle
Walter R. Woodle
Arend A. Goemaat
Abe Goemaat
W.S. Craig
N. W. Craig
Lula Olson
Mary Mick
Mary E. Parker
E. Raymond Mick
Jennie de Heer
Worth A. Robuck
James de Heer
Samuel S. Fortune
Virgil B. Miller
John W. Monroe
Elzy Monroe
Emma Mason
Laura Mason
Guardian
A. D
Free garbage collection announced by city clerk
Free garbage collections will start on April 28 by phoning the City Clerk. Cans go on curb or alleys. The speaker notes glass bottles medicine acids tin cans waste paper and paper boxes are not accepted. Pick-up days mirror last year. John De Winter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John de Winter
Notice to the Public on Dogs and Parking Ordinances
Citizens warned to confine dogs to owners premises to curb garbage and tulip bed damage. After midnight April 26 1947 a 16 minute parking ordinance on designated streets from 1 am to 6 am takes effect. Property owners may obtain dirt from the paving project by contacting the paving contractor or City Clerk.
Notice of Probate of Will in Knoxville Iowa 1947
Notice announces probate of the last will of Josephine Anderson deceased filed in Marion County Iowa with a hearing set for May 2 1947 at 10:00 am in Knoxville. Objections must be on file by hearing time. Clerk Leonard L. Long Deputy. The text ends with an unrelated sentence about a female channel cat and its eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
District Court of
Marion County
Josephine Anderson
Jack B. Carpenter
Leonard L. Long
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Misa Eleanor Bumann
John Wesle
Arthur Wormhoudt
Grinnell College
Allen ‘Tate
Jon Crowe’ Ransom
Panl Engel
Elizabeth Sadler
Huntington
West Virginia
HP. van Gorp
C.D. Dykstra
Abington
Brory Gezel
William Griend
Lynden
Washington
M. Huyser
Matt Hay
Mi Igan
Wim, Ramsell
Billy
Waterloo
Florene den Adel
Erry Eg Era el
Ardent Laboratories
Peete
Bloor Bax
Wormhoudt Furniture Store
Howell
Chromstee
Aberhoudt
Mahaska
Kiwanis
C. Hackett
Yale lock_ke
Ted
Waite Chen
Central Park Cafe
J. F. Dykstra
Western Auto Store
D. J. Haines
35Th St
W. Voigt
North 3Rd Street
Towa
Beck
Peace St. Yella Menninga
H. J. Bruinekool
Bakker & Rus
Kersbergen & CO
Co-op
Marion van Gorp
Brom
van Gorp Hatchery
Pella Chronicle
Clarence M. van Zee
Shum
Shell
South Pella
B.J. Brom
Indt Seed Co
Bert Vande Kieft
East Flrst St
Farmers Co.op
Harriet Kuyper
East First St
Vera's
Franklin St
Rayette Jamal
Zotos
Velens
Bernice
Wilson
Enos
Slaughter
Ashway
Johnson
Eppinger
Sports Sports
Kuyper
Ben H. Anderson Mig Co
Madison 3
Wis
U.S. A
A. P. Hasselman
Hasselman
Oakwood
Dick Leydens
Leydens & Loverink
Kuyper Lumber Company
Leydens
J. T. van Zante
van Maanen & Others
City of Refuge
Bay Tickets
Weske
Pella Overall Company
West Side Central Park
Pella Historical Society
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