Local Notes of Visits Illness and Fire in Oskaloosa Area
Local items report visitors from Tipton Oklahoma staying with the De Young family and relatives. Hospital admissions include Mrs Ray Vander Heiden in Morey Hospital and Bryce Navarro’s family. A fire at HL Van Rees home on Oskaloosa Street caused a stubborn blaze with unknown cause. Several residents, including Trina Van Houweling and G W Van Houweling, are illness confined. Community events include a franchise extension vote in Sully and a Beconhoed principal’s exit plans.
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Ray Vander Heiden
Morey Hospital
Oskaloosa
van Herwoing
Abbott
Trina Mane van Houweling
G. W. van Houweline
HL. van Rees
Oskaloosa Street
Four Dutch Stars Named S.C.SC All Conference Team
In the South Central Iowa Conference coach poll four Pella stars earned first team berths: Rudy Behilder end, Bob Black guard, Jim Kempkes center, and Ray Klootwyk fullback. Repeaters Schilder and Klootwyk join Black and Kempkes as first timers. Grondman and Evers also made the honor roll at halfback and tackle.
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Pella
Rudy Behilder
Bob Black
Jim Kenipkes
Ray Kinotwyk
Schilder
Klootwyk
Black
Kempkes
Big Ray Klootwyk
S.C.1
Tom Grondman
Clyde Evers
Hundreds Seek Age Records Amid Birth Certificate Push
In recent days a flood of calls has arrived from across the region as people seek birth certificates to establish age for citizenship and employment. One case involves a Indiana party fired from a good job awaiting age verification to support a wife and ten children. pella and Town lax filing of birth records noted. residents joke about proving birth.
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Indiana
York
Pella
Mannyies
Birth records and affidavits for pension age
A guide explains how to obtain birth certificates via four affidavits and supporting records. Iowa requires five years old records and a notary, with a 50 cent fee for a certified copy. Include school details and any teachers or classmates to aid verification.
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Sinters
Pella
Colorado
Loen
Lown
Towa
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Des Moines
Buerkens
Inter
Legion Auxiliary Dues Notice for 1941 Delinquents
Delinquent Legion Auxiliary members must pay $1.25 dues for 1941 by December 27 to avoid being dropped from the roll. Notices advise keeping standing by attending at Dykhuis store, Richt Price Store, to settle accounts.
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Legion
Atten ‘Dykhuis
Richt Price
ORDER THAT COAL NOW
Defense authorities warn coal will be scarce in fall and winter as shortages loom. Coal awaits orders at the Sumpter Coal Mine with a call to 666 on 5 to secure a bin. The notice promises safety and peace of mind for buyers.
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Sumpter Coal Mine
Aviation Heads To Kansas City For Conference
Aviation leaders and military officials gathered in Kansas City for the Fifth District Civilian Pilot Training Program meeting. Representatives from US colleges and multiple states, plus Army, Navy and Selective Service departments, discussed coordinating civilian pilot training efforts and directing national programs through institutions and individuals.
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Aviation
Kansas City
Basin J. Dobbins
Press of Content
Callene
Central
On Micetinge
Kanene City
US Colleges
Itows
South Dakota
Wreeting
Colorado
Nebraska
Army
Navy
Selective Service Department
Civiliag
Taran
Dutch to Meet Monte Invading Crew This Friday
Dutch to Engage tough Monte crew after 32 19 home win over Knoxville Panthers Friday night. Coach Irving A Gabriel leads a veteran squad with Capt Keith Byers and Dave Sutherland at forwards Gene Thorn at guard and Keith Jenkins pivot. Reserves include Charles Axtel Paul Reynolds Don Purdum and Robert Hanon. Montezuma entered season 46 21 over North English and 24 18 loss to Williamsberg in prior games. The Monties employ a tight man to man defense.
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Knoxville Panthers
Little Dutch Bucketeers
Irving A. Gabriel
Keith Byers
Dave Sutherland
Gene Thorn
Guain
Keith Jenkins
Gabriel
Charles Axtel
Paul Reynolds
Don Purdum
Robert Hanon
Montezuma
Fough Wiliamsberg
Monties
Little Datehine Set for Knox Contest Showdown
Aefense alternates to 1 zune as Little Dateh ine aims for form and stability to meet the Mon tequi huts in the Knox contest. The team seeks stronger play and consistency against a tough opponent in a pivotal matchup.
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Aefense
Zune
Meh
Montequi
Cards of Thanks for Gerrit Roan
The family thanks neighbors friends and relatives for the many kind deeds after the death of our husband and father Gerrit Roan. We appreciate expressions of sympathy and flowers sent by VRS Gerrit Rouy and children.
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Gerrit’ Roan
Gerrit Rouy
Childpren
Thanking mourners for support after Govert Van Zee
The family of Govert Van Zee thanks everyone who offered help and kindness after his death. Expressions of sympathy and floral tokens of esteem are gratefully acknowledged by Mrs Govert Van Zee and children.
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Govert van Zee
Birthday thanks from Fort Knox soldier in service
Pvt. Lawrence E. Van Zee expresses gratitude for birthday messages while away from home. He notes absence from home makes kindness feel more meaningful and signs off from his unit at Fort Knox Kentucky.
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Pvt
Lawrence E. van Zee
AL FR TC
Fort Knox
Pella National Bank to Hold Stockholders Meeting
Notice is given that a meeting of the stockholders of the Pella National Bank will be held at the bank in Pella on Tuesday January 13 1941 between 1 and 3 p.m. for electing not less than five nor more than seven directors. H S Nollen President.
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Pella National Bank
Pella
H. S. Nollen
Pleasantville Boys Given Long Prison Terms
Jr. 15 and Hareley Walker, 15, were sentenced to 10 years in the state penitentiary at Fort Madison for the robbery and ransack of Owen Shadle, a 78 year old Pleasantville grocer. Judge W.S. Conner condemned their acts as cruel and premeditated, while noting the need to steer youth away from crime. The boys spoke with authorities but were calm as the sentence was handed down. their parents cried as county officials discussed gambling and liquor issues in the town.
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Roth
Kadinge
Peantville
Oskalooen Herald
Music and sermon honor residents at home for aged
Evening program featured the Men s Chorus of Petia and Leigh ton and a 1 30 pm sermon by Reverend Pi kaart of the Oskaloosa Christian Reformed Church. The service closed with a Psalm 36, verse 8 hymn as residents visited by Mr and Mrs Ben Vos of Peoria.
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Petia
Leighton
Pikaart
Oskaloosa
Christian Reformed Church
Ben Vos
Peoria
Peter de Jong
There Is Peace in My Trind Animals Christmas Thought
A fragmented Christmas poem reflects on peace amid war and suffering. The speaker urges readers to remember those who fight and die, to cherish rain given life, and to seek inner and outer peace. The passage evokes dawn stars and spring as hopeful images.
Social notes for Sully area residents and visitors
A long list of visits and greetings among Sully Pleasantville and surrounding towns recounts Mr and Mrs Henry Vander Wilt and many friends calling on neighbors including Van Zunk Den Hartog Langstraat and De Hoed families. An 80th birthday is noted for Mrs Henry Vander Wilt on December 13. The Home sells ten kitchen chairs at 50 to 75 cents each and Reverend De Koning of the Tracy Christian Reformed Church will preach there on Friday December 19 at 1 30 PM.
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van Gorp
Christina
Henry Welle
Sully
Vth
Dean Welle
Dortor
Cop. Welle
Williams van Zunk Ant
Pleasanteille
Ray van Henkelein
John van Zunk
Leighton
B.van Zunk
Jerry Mikessell
Strafer
Davenport
T Iai
Henry Vander Wilt
Schafers
Monroe
Anne de Hoed
AL Vander Kamp
A. Rykock
Leena Langstraat
Andrew van Houweling
P.M. van Hemert
Prairie City
Varl Vian Hemert
Oley
van Hemert
Marinus, Aalbers
Nick de Ronde
G. Bosma
John Bennink
Peptin
Joe Vander Heuvel
de Koning
The
Tracy
Lighted Candle Decor At Christmas Featured In Display
A local display highlights decorative lighted candles in sizes 10 inch and 18 inch tall with assorted wraps and accessories. The exhibit emphasizes bright, festive ambiance for holiday settings and gift ideas.
Farm Notice Prohibits Hunting by Any on Neal Verom Property
A farmer declares no hunting allowed on his land and warns that trouble will follow anyone who trespasses with a rifle. Neal Verom issues the public notice to deter all unauthorized hunters.
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Neal Verom
Weekly markets report from local produce dealers
Quotations from Wednesday morning market prices list various fowl and grain items. Entries mention Leghorn hens, White rocks, Rock Springs weights, and assorted hay, wheat, oats, and corn prices. Limited legible details focus on poultry and feed commodities.
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Rock Springs
Bolla
Hays
Chicago
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Adrian de Young
Tipton
Okla
G. A. de Young
Morin Sturgess
Merlene
Daryl Wayne
Hel
Bryce
Siaaron
Manny
Jon Vanton Quited
Taciticons
C. Foeht
Mee Renaud
Des Maine
John Goodheart Renand
Fauise Bishop
Iva Cummings
Werner Vander Haar
Camp Grant
Linnis
Elmor Harteraves, Jr
Wisconsin
Donsald
Henry Bayert
Iowa City
Ioc
Rankin
Hockendorff
Dex Mune
Carn Mae Vander Ginen
Marjorie Vernman
Rath van Donselaar
Newton
Dee
Mee
Martin Nelean
Jeger Pring
Mtr
Mrefant Prins
Ebout
de Wild
Chuck Dr Wild
Central College
Iowa
Ottumwa
Dubuque U
S.c.sc
van Zante
Dunreath
McCormick-Deering
John Deere
McCormick- Deering
Gerrit Veenendaal
Monroe State Bank
Auct. Worth & van Zante
Mrs. Govert van Zee and
Childe
Pleasantville
Fort Madison
Cooper
Mao
Hoya
Aml
Uy Ramsry
Mex
Harerison Walker
Flensnestville
Prier
Clarence Kading Ramsey
Walker
Measantville
Lady van der Your
Henry Heft
Mice Gerteneested
Fred Dyken
Maines L. Tangnesteit
Lee Langstraat
Merrick
den Teurtog
Mesohn Griffiben
Knoxwle
Neal Jahaat
Beare City
Lester van Haaften
Wilma Kelderman
William den Hartog
Hoeksema Garage
Hoeksema
Washington St
Vogelaar’s
Tea Kettle Meat Grinder
Ironing Board Electric Iron
Ben
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