Local notes recap from Oskaloosa area December entries
A cascade of community items from Mahaska Hospital and area towns lists address changes, births, visits, travel, and Thanksgiving gatherings. Notable mentions include a new residence for Mrs. Van Heukelem at Lafayette Avenue Chicago, several births at Mahaska Hospital, medical trips to Des Moines and Rochester, and Thanksgiving visits by families such as the Meyers, Vos, Vander Wert, and De Kock families amid regional prenatal care, travel to Beardstown and Springfield, and farm and college ties through Oskaloosa and Knoxville communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond R. van Heukelem
Lafayette Avenue
Chicago
Byron Center
Michigan
Don Meyer
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Meyers
Otley
Arne van Zee
Mahaska
Cornelius (Neal) — Vegelant
West Washington Street
Low Methodist ‘Hospital
Des Moines
Gary Vogelaar
Ben Vogelaar
Bob Wilkinson
Bor
William de Kock
Marion de Bruin
Mercy Hospital
Oskiloosa
Mary Ellen
Ter
Jacob Meer
Mercy
Chronicle corrects Floyd Kamerik address and status
The Chronicle corrects last week's notice stating Floyd Kamerik and family moved to 906 Franklin Street. Floyd says he has no family and is not married. The paper apologizes, notes the error, and hopes for forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Kamerik
Franklin Street
Floyd
Thieves Steal 50 Chickens From Danbury Farm Home
Thieves forced entry at the Hamann farm near Danbury and stole 50 chickens and the family dog. The dog returned the next day. a later break in recaptured the dog briefly before not returning. Police advised residents to secure outbuildings after the incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hamann
Danbury
Two Teeth Linda Kapsch Birth Brag From Varina
The Varina family rejoices as Linda Kapsch arrives on October 28, 1947 with two lower teeth already present. Ten days later Dr. H. J. Kestel extracts one of them. Few have such dental beginnings at ten days old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Kapsch
Varina
Linda
H. J. Kestel
The Food We Save Feeds The Unknown Guest
An essay on wartime frugality urges home makers to stretch meals and share food with an unseen guest abroad. It highlights root vegetables to extend menus, reduce waste, and cut costs while stressing the broader price of peace and plenty for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Graham
Town State College
Graham
England
Iowa
Sibbage
Iowa 4-H Sheep Project Star John Vriezelaar
John Vriezelaar of Otley Marion County is Iowa's entry in the 4-H national sheep production scholarship program. He increased his flock from five to forty two purebred Shropshire ewes and lambs by age 19. He shears his own sheep after attending a local shearing school and won first in state contests twice. He has held nearly every club office and served as president for three years in County Line 4-H Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
John Vriezelaar
Otley
Marion County
Iowa State Colleg
International Wool Secretariat
New York City
Chicago
John
Oskaloosa
Christmas Carol Service Sunday at College Chapel
A Christmas candlelight carol service is planned Sunday at the college chapel under the direction of M. Neen and Gordon Farnell. The combined choirs will perform carols and a candle lighting ceremony with a program including The First Noel Good Christian Men Rejoice and What Child This. A Messiah concert by the Choral Society and orchestra is set for December 15 and The Man Who Came to Dinner on December 17. The article also oddly includes a boiling water cooking tip for pasta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douwstra
M. Neen
Gordon Farndell
Willl
Ongar
Benoit Gordon Farnell
Ethichem
Lewis
Jordan Farnell
Choral Society
Alpha Psi Omega
Jean Family Savings Highlighted in Vey Show
A compact report notes that 65 percent of Jean families saved money in a recent savings drive. Officials or organizers are not named in the accessible text. The item emphasizes household financial prudence amid local program efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vey
Cards of Thanks From the Veenendaal Family
The Veenendaal family expresses gratitude for cards ecards letters gifts flowers and prayers during the illness of Gerald Veenendaal and Mrs M Veenendaal They thank Rev Simon Vroon for calls and assistance and John Van Dyke for ambulance service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Veenendaal
M. Veenendaal
Simon Vroon
John van Dyke
M. Veenendan
Appreciation note from Z D Benitema Postmaster Leighton IA
In appreciation I thank friends relatives and acquaintances for letters cards gifts and visits during my five weeks stay at Mercy hospital Qskalor Tawa and for the kind courteous treatment from doctors nurses and staff Z D Benitema Postmaster Leighton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Qskalor Tawa
Staf
Z. D. Benitema
Leighton
Lowa
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Kind Friends
Mrs Herman Vos expresses sincere thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for cards letters gifts and flowers during hospital stay noting deep appreciation for the kindness from the community and loved ones.
Thanking Friends After Hospital Stay From Marion De Bruin
Marion De Bruin expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and wives who visited sent cards letters gifts and prayers while she was confined to the hospital after an operation. The note credits their kindness with teaching her much about support and concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion de Bruin
Thanking Neighbors For Help With Harvest At Roose Farm
J W Roose and Family express gratitude to neighbors and friends who picked corn for them during sickness. They praise the kindly and cheerful spirit that lightened their load and offered heartfelt appreciation for the assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Roose
Ring Found After Sifting Corn At Kerrville Farm
About a year after losing a diamond ring, O. L. Luglan of Kerrville Texas, and Mr. Carr, sifting 1000 bushels of corn at Luglan's Jewel area farm, recovered the ring in good condition after shelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Luglan
Kerrville
Texas
Jewel
Mr. Luglan
Mr. Carr
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Rob
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Clyde Evers
Stu
Lawn State College
Andrew $. Vos
Frank E. Boot
S. Day
Dayton
Ohio
Rosl Dickens Boot
Dean Herbert Mentink
Louisa County Boys' and Girls
Columbus Junction
Cunera van Emmersky
Central College
American Alumni Council and
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Missouri
Betty de Prenger
Moines
Frank Johnson
Dex Moines
Nancy Viola
Johnson
Mary van Saaften
Harry Vermeer
Gene van Zee
Marion Vos
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, Mich
Rey
Rochester
Minn
Dingeman Verros
Phoenix
Arizona
Geo
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M.D. McWilliams
Mary
Marcia
Ray Roland
Cedar Rapids
Inlaw
Bob Menning
Morey
G. A. Vand
Nick Geurts
Polla-Knoxville
William Vande Kieft
Joseph
Kokomo
Indiana
Dee Vande Kieft
Andrew (Brooks) Blyn
Peter van Gorp
Va Gorp
Ft Knox
Kentucky
Tndianapolis
Pella
P.M. Frush
J. M. Cook
Tow
Illinois
Xypend
C.’ Vander Wert
W. I. Vander Ploeg
Battle Creek
A. C. van Houweling
Peter I. van Zante
Washington
Fred Bartlow
Washington, Lown
Gerrit Vander Stoep
Pittsfield
A. C
Fontella and
Gordon
Manville Stepp
Edwin Witte
Kellogg, Iowa
J. Will Brooks
Wilbur Binns
Billy Sparks
Henry H. Rozenberg
George
Pinches
Gospel Hall
Tunis H. Klein
Bart M. Klein
Lawrence Green
Gregory and
Jeffery
Laurens
Iona
Jens Christensen
Maurice Akers
Phyllis
Joyce
Dows
Emery Gaurd
Cleo Joy Kuyper
Stephens College
Columbia, Mo
J. A. Kuyper
Henry and
Neal Kersbergen
Southern California
G. J. Vriezelanr
Newton
van Heusen
Marlboro
New Era
Tru-Val
Weebaal CT Ae
Nua
Wise
College Chapel
Dika Lees Power
Minty
Welte
Vos
Pella, Lown
Herman Vos
West First Street
Johnston
M. H. Ver Meer
Worth & van Zante
Elbert van Maanen
Ben-Hur
Dabinet
Del
Ronant Foods
Dimant Bia
Pella Supply Company
Wome Journal
Seventeen
Collier's
Lane
Wermboudt Furniture Store
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