Sudden Death of janitor El bert Porter at Hartford
El bert Porter died of a heart attack Friday at the Hartford schoolhouse where he served as janitor. Funeral Sunday at 2:00 p.m. from Hartford church, burial in Sandyville cemetery. Survived by wife Edna Cham—youngest child of the late Hous and Carrie Cham elian. five daughters Iris, Helen, Marilyn, Norma, Sandra. two grandchildren Joyce Leone Pilmer and Dennis Gene Lester.
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Elbert Porter
Hartford
Carlisle
Sandyville
Edna
Forrest Ave
Aes
Des Moines
Helen
Fil Gene Lester
Marilyn
Norma
Sandra
Joyce Leone Pilmer
Dennis Gene Lester
Calvin Talbot
Collins Hospital
Maynard Caulkins
Kellogg
Gerrit Klyn
Mary David
Miss van Ee
Wanda Jones
Fifield
Marie Elyn
Rolicresa
Henretta
Lillian Bi
Denny Arment
Sherry
Susie Karr
Warren Rickabaugh
Guam
Kensett
Ark
Hugh Templetons
Vcore Ily
Stanley Heatherlin
Pleasantville
Joe Templeton
Bill Karra
Monroe
Berlin
Ballard’s
James Templetons
Kate’s
Bryan Kars
A Gem of Truth and Community Notices in Peoria News
Local Peoria page lists Bible verses and prayers amid service member addresses Marvin Vander Molen and Dale De Young, with town news of weather, furloughs, visits, and church activities. Recurring names include De Jong, De Hoogh, Hockman, and Arnett as evangelistic meetings fill Lower Grove church events.
Drive Right Christmas Safety Campaign Urges Careful Driving
A statewide Iowa Safety Congress campaign opens tomorrow at 6 p.m. urging drivers to protect children and keep family circles intact during the holidays. The plea emphasizes the child’s fragile world and the need for responsible driving to prevent fatalities and injuries this Christmas season.
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Iowa Safety Congress
Iowa
Weekend in Grand Rapids Trip Among Iowa Families
Mr and Mrs Andrew Bandstra Jr and Nancy arrived from Grand Rapids Michigan to spend Christmas with their parents and relatives. Mr and Mrs Joe Rozenboom and family were Sunday evening visitants in the same community.
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Grand Rapids
Michigan
Dick de Jong
Otley
Iowa
Andrew Bandstra Jr
Nancy
Joe Rozenboom
Le Jong Family Charity Fund Draws Attention
A brief notice highlights the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Herman A. le Jong and their family funding a local appeal. The item notes recognition for philanthropic contributions and community impact within the region.
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Herman A. le Jong
Mrs Vos and Baby Beverly Marie Home from Mercy
Mrs Ben A Vos and infant Beverly Marie returned home from Mercy hospital last week Friday. Cleora Van Kooten from near Leighton Iowa assists at home. Mr and Mrs Andrew Vander Linden and son visited Mr and Mrs Henry Van Wyngarden on Wednesday evening. A blessed Christmas with heart joy to all readers and Chronicle staff.
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Ben A. Vos
Beverly Marie
Mercy Hospital
Cleora van Kooten
Leighton
Iowa
Andrew Vander Linden
Henry van Wyngarden
Chronicle
Oskaloosa News Social Roundup and Club Meeting
Melvin Reed was a supper guest at the Van Weelden home and all attended a ball game at What Cheer. Van Veld huizen and family visited Sully. Grootveld family planned a visit with relatives in Penndel. Knoot family and Ver Beek joined Garret Knoot for supper. Garfield Boosters 4 H Club met in Farm Bureau rooms with nineteen members and an exchange and a musical event.
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Melvin Reed
Wm. van Weelden
Wm. van Veldhuizen
M. Vande Krol
Sully
Henry Grootveld
Mr. Grootveld
Paul
Local recital and community notices span music and visits
Program featured Jetty Boender piano solo Patricia and Darlene Boender duet Marilyn Slings accordion solo and Robert Melvin and Ivor Dahlin guitar and vocals Refreshments served by the Boender family Visitors Mr and Mrs James Van Wyk and Ronnie at Wm De Heer home Leighton Jaren H Vanden Heuvel taken to Mercy hospital Marion Slagter now Pvt Marion Slagter 9736 Flight 2607 Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas Tunis Kelderman and Joan Fynnardt marriage ceremony held at bride's home Funeral attendees for Mrs Olaf Gjimso in Ottumwa Monday
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Jetty Boender
Patricia
Darlene Boender
Marilyn Slings
Robert, Melvin
Ivor Dahlin
Boender
James van Wyk
Ronnie
Wm. de Heer
Leighton
Jaren
H. Vanden Heuvel
Mercy Hospital
Marion Slagter
Lackland Ai Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Tunis Kelderson
John Kelderman
Joan Fynnardt
Fynnardt
Olaf Gjimso
Ottumwa
Letta Votan and Cole Hamilton Noted in Event
Mrs Letta Votan along with Mr and Mrs Cole Hamilton are identified in the notice. The item references a social or ceremonial gathering with these named individuals as participants or honorees. Further context remains unreadable in the fragment.
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Letta Votan
Cole Hamilton
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Pella Poultry Service
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