Legion Auxiliary Convention in Des Moines Ends Incl 862 Delegates
The twenty seventh annual American Legion Auxiliary convention took place in Des Moines August 6 to 8. Meetings occurred at Ft Des Moines Hotel with noon sessions, social events, and officer elections. 862 delegates plus 31 visitors attended, banquet drew 825 members, and officers were elected including Olaf J Hanson and Billie Pell.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Des Moines
Ft. Des Moines
Moose Lodge
4Th St
Brown
Whitings
Mra
C. J. Strate
Garner
R. O. Morelt
James Bowen
ML. Northy
Wal B. Bedell
Spirit Lake
Iowa
John Nollen
Grinnell
Watkins Ingham
Chicago
Ill
James F. Bowen
Arthur D. Ladehoff
Clinton
Norton H. Pearl
Detroit
Mich
Allan B. Kline
Jesse Halden
Legion
Polk City
Delates
Cornie Vandenberg
Pella
Murray Nesbit
Ronnie Kerr
Carrie Ries
Ruzby Boertje
Vandenberg
Fler
M. Myrton Shelley
Shelley
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Olaf J. Hanson
Decorah
Billie Pell
Ralph Jacobson
Boone
R. A. Walters
Lenox
J. H. Bicker
Alicin
J. E. Fessler
R. V. Monk
Sheldon
Tractor accident scars young girl in Boone visit
Nine year old Barbara McCall of Boone nearly scalped when her hair caught on a tractor power take-off on a farm near Corydon. She was rushed to Town City Hospital for treatment.
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Barbara McCall
Boone
Corydon
Town City
Honeymoon Ends As Groom Drops Compliments Alike
A Britt Tribune note quoted in Northwood Anchor says the sure sign a honeymoon ends is when the groom stops saying you are perfect and begins accusing you of faults. The observation contrasts June and July weddings with a wry hometown take on marital patience and humor.
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Ray Roberts
Britt Tribune
Jarling
Northwood
Drive for Cancer Research Fund Nears Goal
The American Cancer Society reported that by July 31 contributions reached 11 614 749, short of the 12 million goal by 385 251. It was the largest cancer control total yet, with 41 of 69 divisions exceeding quotas and ongoing donations at national headquarters in New York.
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New York
American Cancer Society
Bobst
Beaver St
Overweight Bad Health Risk Warns Marion Association
The Marion County Tuberculosis Association presents guidance on overweight and underweight health risks. Overweight can shorten life, and prevention through diet and doctor guided plans is advised with exercise. Underweight also warrants medical checkups and a proper diet to gain weight safely.
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Insurance Company
Marion County Tuberculosis Association
Cash to School Fund From Hunters and Fishermen
Conservation officers released a 1946 47 year end recap showing 1524 citizens fined a total of 40396.35 dollars and 1170 jail days for violations. Convictions reached 1514 of 1524 with 931 illegal hunting 466 fishing 97 trapping 16 navigation and 14 miscellaneous. All fines funded local school funds.
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Conservation Officers
Simple Things The War Gry Poem Teaser
A short verse extols simple pleasures a modest home, a friend’s evening visit, a warm fire, a book, and a shaded tree. It reflects on comforting, childlike memories and daily life. The text appears as a poem fragment titled The War Gry.
Steenhoek 72, longtime Leighton resident, dies in Oskaloosa
Gerrit Steenhoek aged 72 died Tuesday August 5 1947 at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Iowa after a long illness. He was born February 10 1875 near Pella and married Agnes Van Rees in 1897 at Pella. Survived by wife nine children twenty eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral August 8 1947 at Leighton Christian Reformed Church with Rev Chase Greenfield officiating. Burial Evergreen Cemetery. Card of Thanks from Gerrit Steenhoek family.
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T Steenhoek
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Steenhoek
Gysbert Steenhoek
Pella
Agnes van Rees
Mabel de Jong
Peter Vander Wal
Huxley
Andrew
Walter
Leighton
John Plate
Prairie City
Gerald Rouwe
Rose Hill
Richard
Brandt van Maanen
Cedar
Harry Vas
Leighton Christian Reformed Church
Keegstra
Christian Church
Christian Reformed Church
Chase Greenfield
Wm. van Duren
Roy Fleck
Wm. Rempe
Don de Prenger
Joe Brummel
John van Zonk
Evergreen Cemetery
Death of Clifford Den Otter in San Rafael crash
Relatives in Monroe learn Clifford Den Otter 1902 one time Sully Otley Monroe resident died from injuries suffered in an August 6 automobile accident. He served in the U S Navy, lived in San Francisco and San Rafael, survived by wife and son, a stepdaughter and four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held August 8 in San Rafael with burial at Mount Tamalpais cemetery.
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Monroe
Clifford den Otter
San Rafael
Gallf
Ella Vanden Baard den Otter
Clifford
Sully
Otley
Ralph van Cleave
U. S. Navy
San Francisco
Patricia Holliday
Will
John
Bert
Altoona
Connie
Oakland
Calif
Margaret Thome
Alameda
Sarah Masters
Mt. Tamallpais Cemetery
K A Ver Heul Dies at 85 in Des Moines Iowa
Kryn A Ver Heul aged 85 died August 6 1947 at Mercy hospital Des Moines following long illness Born February 2 1862 near town spent life near or in Pella Retired farmer Married Sarah Schippers October 31 1883 at Pella six children eight survivors include widow two sons Anne Otley Arnold Newton daughter Mrs H J Vandi Werf Newton five grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral August 9 1947 at 1 00 at Co operative Home for Funerals and 1 30 from First Reformed Church with Reverend Gradus Aulbert officiating Burial Oakwood cemetery Gratitude expressed to neighbors and friends for aid and sympathy to Mrs K A Ver Heul
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Kryn A. Ver
Anne of
Otley
Arnold
Newton
H. J. Vandi Werf
Co-operative
First Reformed Church
Gradus Aulbert
Franklin Ver Heul
Paul Simons
Ben Simons
Marion de Hamer
Hari Gustafson
Harry Vanden Berg
Oakwood Cemetery
Stillborn baby Neva Louise De Vries in Oskaloosa
Neva Louise De Vries was stillborn to Mr and Mrs Henry De Vries at Mahaska hospital Oskaloosa on Wednesday August 6. Graveside services were held Thursday August at Grace Land cemetery with Reverend R J Vanden Berg in charge. Grandparents are E G Roorda and Mr and Mrs Arie De Vries.
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Neva Louise
Henry de Vries
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Graceland Cemetery
R. J. Vanden Berg
E.G. Roorda
Arie de Vries
Iowa’s Bible Commonwealth Grows to 4050 Churches
A 1947 report notes Iowa expanded from a single log chapel in 1834 to more than 4,000 places of worship, with 2,600 ministers. The Catholic, Methodist, and Lutheran denominations lead membership, reflecting the state’s strong church influence and community roles.
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Iowa
Bible Commonwealth
Barton Randle
Dubuque
Ladies’ Aid Society
Bernard F. Nowack
Iowa Development Commission
Kent Bulletin
Night Noise Rules Tighten in Essex Falls New Jersey
In Essex Falls New Jersey a local ordinance bans barking dogs and crowing roosters from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Violators face penalties under the town’s quiet hours law, reflecting stricter nuisance controls for residents and livestock alike.
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Essex Falls
New Jersey
Churches First Reformed Church Guest Preacher to Speak
Rev. A Haverkamp leads morning Sunday school and worship at 10 am and a 7 pm service. Guest preacher Rev. Anthony G Van Zan of Sheboygan Wisconsin will deliver the sermons at both services. The note adds advice against strong drink.
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First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Corning
Anthony G. van Zante
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Sully
Second Reformed Church Service Schedule and Guest Minister
The Second Reformed Church holds church school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m with Rev John A Klaaren of Chicago IL as guest minister. Pella Baptist Church invites all to attend with minister G Winstead. Theme is Sound Act Against Strong Drink and includes Morning War Sermon and Baptist Youth Fellowship at 6 20 p m followed by 7 30 p m sermons titled God With Us.
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Second Reformed Church
John A. Klaaren
Chicaseo, HL
Pella
Church OF the Open Bible
C. Anderson
Sunda
John W. Farquharson
KBIZ
Dial 1240
Poronto
Canada
Church Services and Pastors Schedule Listings
Local church notices list multiple congregations with service times and pastors. Third Reformed Church hosts John De Jong of Grand Michigan for both worship services. St Mary’s Catholic Church holds Mass at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday.
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ST. Mary's
St. Mary's Catholic Church
The Book Shop Opens Early for Marion and Mahaska Co
Local ad promotes early book purchases for the upcoming school opening. The Book Shop offers a full line of school texts and related supplies for Marion and Mahaska counties.
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Marion and
Mahaska Co
Victory Medal Distribution At Knoxville Post Office
World War II veterans in Marion County authorized to wear the Victory Medal may collect it from the Knoxville Post Office on or after August 15 at the Army Recruiting Station with discharge papers. Lt. Jack Mehaffey announced the issuance. Many veterans earned the honor. mint coins new and mint has not yet distributed medals. previously ribbons were worn at ceremonies.
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Veterans of Marion Co
War
Navy Departments
Knoxville
Town
Jack EB. Mehaffey
Mehaffey
United States Mint
Mehafey
Pancakes in Summer Variants Delight Home Cooks
Pancakes or griddle cakes suit any season and fit into meals. A basic batter uses enriched flour, baking powder, salt, egg, milk, and melted shortening, yielding about 30 four inch cakes. Bacon flavor and crumbled bacon or drippings boost taste. Polka Dot Griddle Cakes add dry mustard and frankfurts for a savory variation.
Pancakes de Luxe and Variations for Serving
Readable recipe notes describe grinding meat into batter or layering meat atop batter for meat pancakes served with crisp salads and relishes. Bananas, cheeses, and fruit syrups yield dessert or breakfast variants. Instructions include thin batter, stacking, butter and jam toppings, and a no turn bake method with butter, sugar, and optional broiling.
Monkey brings hope as Finley names Brazil arrival Fi lo
Finley Christian of Grennell recalls his South Pacific pet monkey Herman, barred from returning home by the navy. Recently he sent to Brazil for a new two month old monkey named Fi lo after his father and mother, marking a touching as yet unnamed chapter in his life.
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Finley Christian
Grinnell
South Pacific
Herman
Navy
Finley
Brazil
Filo
Bass Jumped Into Boat As Fishermen Travel River
On the Mississippi River near Waukon Junction a 12 inch bass leapt into a fishing boat carrying a party from Waukon. The incident was witnessed and vouched for by Rev. George Reibert, pastor of Bethlehem Church, who was aboard.
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Waukon
Mppie
Waukon Junction
George Reibert
Bethlehem Church
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Viretta Wisse
Lola van Zante
Cook's Insurance Agency
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Rome
Burkhart Photo
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Leonard van Ec
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Pelly
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Gerrit Stee Hoek
Gerrit Steenbock
Kryn A. Ver Heul
K. A. Ver Heul
Neva Louise DE Vries
Third Reformed Church
Borst
Th.b
Wm. de Jong
Holland
Ian Endeavor
John de Jong
Grand Michigan
P. O
Sean
Vander Linden
Carmelcrisp Shop
Doreen Day
Home Service
Ironrite
Doreen
Kuyper
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