Local News From Nearby Towns And Rural Communities
Reports from Mrs. Roy Karr review multiple minor incidents and everyday events. Sarah Jane Harvey’s eye injury after a water softener spill leads to hospital care in Newton and ongoing daily treatment. Melba Van Hemert swallowed a button, causing concern before it was expelled. Bertha Klyn Veldhuizen returns home from temporary relocation with family aiding. Community members travel, work, and attend medical care, with threshing, road work, and travel notes across several farms and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Karr
Sarah Jane Harvey
Newton
Carpenter
Melba van Hemert
Willene
Pete Slykhuis
Oskaloosa
Local births and visits reported from Oskaloosa
Sully News notes that Mrs Warren Stanley are the parents of a daughter born August 9 at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa. The child is the first in the home and mother was Mildred Kruseman. Also reported are Gallstone surgery for Mrs John Zegers at Mahaska Hospital, Des Moines visitors Ruby of Des Moines, and relatives visiting from Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jetta M. Terloun
Warren Stanley
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Mildred Kruseman
John Zegers
Mahaska Hospital
Ralph Carlson
Ronnie
Judy
Denver
Colorado
Johanna Eckhoff
Hollandale
Minn
Ed and
Albert Lea
William Eckhoft
Ripon
Calif
Everett Willemsen
Detroit
Mich
Community News Roundup From Newton and Vicinity
Local families gather for dinners and visits as relatives travel from Camp Shanks to home. Notable events include Henry Sharp funeral in Newton, births at Skul Memorial Hospital, and a Sunday School picnic at Maytag Park. Names from Vander Linden Vander Wilt Vander Pol Kooistra Terlouw Renaud Van Kamp and others appear in social visits, travels, and church activities across Newton, Pella, and surrounding areas. Numerous relatives visit, host, or relocate while Rev. Baer attends a conference and families plan schooling trips and summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. B. Ver Steegh
Byron Ver Steegh
Camp Shanks
N. Y
Merlyn Gertsma
Texas
Wilde Vander Wilt
Neal Vander Wilt
Orville Vander Wilt
C. de Prenger
Hl. Wisgerhaf
Daughs
de Prenger
Pella
Robert Baer
Northwestern Bible Conference
Medicine Lake
Minn
Sam Vander Pol
Verda Vander Pol
D. PF. de Haan
Ray Cannon
Detroit
Michigan
Bert Renaud
John Vande Krol
Kate Kooistra
Gerrit Klyn
Velma Kooistra
Indiana
Springfield
Vande Krol
Francis Schmidt
Harold Schmidt
Janice
Wilbur van Wyk
David Kooistra
Ray Buitenwerf
Arie Blom
Evelyn Blom
Oskaloosa
Marie Brand
Earl Graham
Monroe News Local Notes and Obituaries Summary
Monroe News reports on community visitors and military family ties from Monroe and surrounding towns. Lt. Robert Pettit of Yuma and Lt. James Gardner Jr. visit relatives, with Os residents hosting friends from Des Moines and Fort Dodge. A Knoxville funeral for Margaret McComas Reese is noted, and Cpl. Dale McReynolds receives an honorable discharge after three years service. Several locals take vacations in Duluth and Wisconsin, with health updates on Mrs. Jesse Acklin in Newton Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Vriezelanr
Marlene Dykstra
Pellays
Martin Mi
Pauline de I
Mason Ogg
Wallace Ogg
Cherokee
Iowa
Ogg
Robert Pettit
Yuma
Arizona
Martin van Essen
van Essen
John de Hani
Lt. Pettit
Robert
Tom Pettit
Des Moines
Ensign
James Gardner Jr
Dorothy Birkenholz
Otto Decker
Cicero
Ill
Ray Keuning
Chase Reynolds
Leo Rejohn
Fort Dodge
Everett Shaw
Jimmie
Knoxville
Margaret McComas Reese
Claude Reese
Monroe Cemetery
Nat McComas
Kansas City
Carl Reese
Cpl
Dale McReynolds
New Guinea
Australia
Philippines
Bertha Crane
Burton Zerley
Lita Bell Efnor
Duluth
Minn
H. M. Tharp
Henry van Haalen
Isconsin
Jesse Acklin
Ski Memorial Hospital
Newton
Lois Reed
Local Otley News Notes From Families and Club Events
Otley community roundup details a six day leave homecoming for a serviceman and gatherings at the Vander Kalk and Vande Kieft homes. relatives visiting from Des Moines Knoxville Oskaloosa and more attend various dinners visits and a large Ladies Aid sale raising 211.70. A miscellaneous shower honors Nellie Ann Greenendyk features many local names and gifts.
Community Notes from Peoria News on Aug 5 to Aug 12
Local residents including Harold Pethoven Stella Dahm Christina Dahm Charlotte De Jong and Mrs De Nooy spent time in Des Moines Adrian Vos visited with George Dear and family. Clergy Rev Peter De Joni of Kalamazoo and Rev De Leeuw led services. Service members Sgt Bokhoven Pvt Bandstra Jr and Pfc Junior Deu returned or left for furloughs and trainings. Families of Vander Molen Bokhover Vos Woksbergen Van Gorp Nieuwsma Roose Hoksbergen Swank and Dell visited relatives in Chicago Clinton and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blazier
A. Groenendyk
Barbara
Dick Groenend
Elemer
Eldert Greenendyk
William Greenendyk
Albert Nickel
Marion Roozeboom
Vande Kieft
Wry Vande Kieft
Debunie
Marvin
Janet Wassink
Peter Roozeboom
Donald
Waren Vander Linden
Kathryn Alert Hoksbergen
Junior
Marcin Engbers
Joba
Bert Beekhuizen
Anna Vander Molen
Pie
Harold Pethoven
Stella Dahm
Christina Dahm
Charlotte de Jong
Frederick de Nooy
Moines
Adrian Vos
George
Bert Reese
Henry Dahm
Hilda Vander Molen
Mercy Hospital
Alonsa
Iowa
Louis Vander Molen
California
Andrew Bandstra Jr
Louisiana
Andrew Bandstra Sr
Jacob Vanderlen
Tillie Vander Molen
Martena
William Vander Mole
Chicago
John A. Roose
John Nieuwsma
Pfc
Junior Deu
Camp Maxie
Texas
George Dell
Raymond Hoksbergen
John van Gorp
Bert Swank
Roozeboom family reunion and local visits in Tracy
Tracy residents attended the Roozeboom reunion Monday with many relatives from the area. Des Moines business calls followed by threshing work at the Vande Kieft home. Rev De Leeuw marked one year in Christian Reformed ministry. Mrs Lambert Veenstra remains in Iowa City state hospital for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Marion Roozeboom
Peter
Eldert A. Groenendyk
William Kelderman
Gerrit Beekhuizer
Janet
Gerald
Marinus Roozeboom
Henry Roozeboom
William Wanders
Henry G. Roozeboom
Guy Beekhuizen
Gilbert Beekhuizen
Peter Groenendyk
Luella
Ben Groenendyk
Nellie Ann
Elder A. Groenendyk
Des Moines
Guy Kelderman
Marilyn
John Vande Kieft
Mari
Marion Vande Kieft
Henry Vande Kieft
de Leeuw
Christian Reformed Church
Lambert Veenstra
Iowa City
Rose Hill News update from Jasper County locals
In Rose Hill and nearby areas residents shared visits and family news. Mary from the wider Jackson region awaits Japan related decisions while Corrie Reynen and two Illinois children visited Mrs. Vander Werk’s home. Lee, Stanley, Bert Vander Werff, Nick and Neal De Ronde, and others were referenced in community notes amid hospital and family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Japan
Vanden Bens
Corrie Reynen
Mlinois
Alfred Vander Werk
Lewis van Varkly
der Werff
Mon- Lee
Stanley
Bert Vander Werff
Nick
Neal de Ronde Baling
Summit News Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Mrs H W Vriezelaar hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Arie Ver Dught for dinner in Elmer Vogelaar’s home. Several families from Pella and Monroe visited relatives and hosted gatherings. The 4 H County Line Club rescheduled its August meeting to Bruce Van Roekel’s home. Verge of small-town social notes capture farm community ties and local events from Os kaloosa to Aurora Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Vriezelaar
Arie Ver Dught
Elmer Vogelaar
Sally van Doorninck
Louis van Roekel
Pella
Dave Vander Ploeg
Artie _Heemstra
Simon van Dusseldorp
van Dusseldorp
Robert Baker
Monroe
Neal Heemstra
County Line Club
Bruce van Roekel
I. W. Vriezelaar
John
Oskaloosa
Lenora
Marcia
Helen Dykstra
John Ter Louw
A. R. Vander Ploeg
Kurt and
Kristie
Frank van Haaften
Mary
John van Haaften
G. Roozeboom
Hone
Arie Roozeboom
T . Ray de Bruin
Eleanor Hasselman
Marcene Dykstra
Cedar Falls
Willing Workers Society
The
Ebenezer Reformed Church of
Leighton
Lo’elack
Fifield News Highlights Local Family Events
Community notes from Fifield show births at the Kuiken home in Pella, the Meinders' second child Vernon Lee, and care for mother Mrs P. Vanden Berg. Road accidents, threshing activity, reunions, church events, and visits surround the summer period with neighbors aiding, hosting, and celebrating in August.
Priscilla Sisters Hold Picnic and Meeting at Church Lawn
Leighton church group and families enjoyed a picnic supper on the church lawn followed by a short program. The meeting closed with Bless Be The Tie That Binds as Mrs Hesselink prepares to move to Nebraska. Nearby families visited and traveled for a Os kaloosa picnic day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty den Harte
Mildred Huyen
Janice van Zomeren
Florence van Maanen
Mareia van Maanen
Betty Joan Rempe
Betty Duyee den Harte
Oskaloosa
Priscilla Ssters Society
Church Lawn
Priscilla Sisters
Hesselink
Nebraska
Chester van Zee
Virginia and
Arlys
Newton
Joe Brummel
J. A. van Zonk
Gerald Versteegh
Des Mo
Mary En de Prenger
Anne Ahrweiler
Os- Kaloosa
Des
Visitors Gather at Home for Aged Residents
Gerrit De Jong and M De Jong of Peoria and Rev dong and Mrs Arie De Jong visited Mrs P De Jong. Numerous relatives from Galesburg Des Moines Otley Grand Rapids and several Iowa towns called on residents including Mrs Effie Lepeltak and Mr Mrs C Den Hartog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit de Jong
M. de Jong
Peoria
Dong
Arie de Jong
P. de Jong
John van Baalen
Galesburg
Arie de Bruin
Last
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Maggie van Zee
Des Moines
Strower
Peter Vos
Otley
H. Vander Wilt
Marion Nolen
Cambria
Wisconsin
Effie Lepeltak
Sam den Hartog
John den Hartog
Abe den Hartog
C. den Hartog
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Cordova
Mary Jane
Warren
Purl
Marjorie
Alvada Veldhuizen
Ed Klyn
Bean” Nichols
Dorothy Reed
Ha de Heer
Martha de Moss
Dick Alley
Paul Meadows
Mose Meadow
Fifield
Paul
Rosa Dailey
Pauline de Leeuw
Joe Templeton
Vernon Rickinaugh
Jimmi Vernon
Roy
Jimmy
Runnells
Harold Rickabaugh
Sully News
Co-Op Oil Association
Colfax Sales Company
Colfax
Koler
Bell and Clippinger
First National Bank of
Earl Shields
Auct
Monroe News
Otley News
Chas. van Dick Va Kieft
Columbus
New Hai
Gerrit Vande Kieft
Arnold Schippers
Near Prairie City
L. Me Vande Kieft
Phyllis
L. Me Beng
Dick Weyers
L. Weyers
Verna
Rean Verwers
Charles Vander Kalk
Jake Stoll
Jerry
Adam van Toorn
David Stolin
Richmond
Gerrit Witburg
Maré: Sioli
Gerrit Witzenburg
Gerald Koopmans
Sunesat
Witzenburg
Siolin
Margeret
Henry Veenstra
Young People’s Society
Marinus Roozehoom
James Schimmel
James
Germany
Gilbert, Reekhuizen
Eldert Gi
William “Branderhorst
Mable Marie
Tracy Sunnoon Yenendy
Cedar
Peoria News
Tracy News
Rose Hill News
Jasper County
Summit News
Kuyper
Fifield News
Rose Kuiken
Connie Schuring
Thurternoon
John Hagen
C.J. Kuiken
Vernon Lee
Charles Vander Kolk
Meinders
Connie June
John Vanden Berg
P. Vanden Berg
Bert van Zer
Jennie Monsma
Gerald Bogaards
Near Oskaloosa
Tone van Zee
Mr. van Zee
van Zee
Leonard’ Schippers
Mms. C.J. Kuiken
Peter Swank
Ed Horman
Darlene
Logan Kuiper
Bert van Zee
Pella Pool Park
Henry Sedrel
Carol
Connie
Ben Sedrel
Bussey
Joann Templeton
Des Mois
Doe K. Bruel
van Engelenhoven
David
Fulton, Hi
Leighton News
Dr. C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
L. Popma
Grand Rapids
Connie Roorda
J.P. Klein
Henry Langstrant
Dick Langstrant
John de Jong
Henry Langstraat
Jake Langstraat
L. Langstraat
R. van Gorp
John M. van Gorp
M. van Gorp
Auke Vande Lune
Prairie City
John Vande Lune
Hills, Minnesota
Peter Rus
Andrew van Houweling
Arnold Klein
Pleasantville
G. W. den Hartog
Gene
Joe Vanden Berg
Johnnie
Bill den Hartog
Dean Nollen
William Vos
Walter Ver Dught
William den Hartog
Elmer Vander Waal Leighton
John R. van Gorp Pella
Commodity Credit Corporation
Sully
Batt Shields
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