Nearby Towns And Rural Communities News Summary
Jef Willemsen returns home from Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa after pneumonia. Castorf, Vande Krol, Vander Pol visit Minnie Veldhuizen. Rozendaal visits in Hollandale Minn. Renaud and Van Rees travel to Des Moines to see Louie Renaud at Lutheran Hospital. Tillie Kekhoff visits aunt Johanna Kekhof. Shuts visit Carl Dunnick home. Mick family moves to Newton to operate an oil station. Baarda family returns from Rochester Minn after three weeks. J A Elscott hosts relatives for Sunday dinner. Geenen of Pella calls on Reintje Vos in poor health. Loren Eldridge visits Bert Shutts. Wisgerhofs buy Sam Vander Pol property. Henry Ivy relatives report major operation. Eckhoff returns home after eight weeks. son Jarda1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arletin M. Terlouw
Jef Willemsen
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Charles Castorf
Jake Elscott
Geurt Vande Krol
Herman Vander Pol
Minnie Veldhuizen
Junior Rozendaal
Walter Rozendaal
Hollandale
Minn
Harry Renaud
Andrew van Rees
Des Moines
Louie Renaud
Lutheran Hospital
Tillie Kekhoff
Petla Viited
Johanna Kekhof
Carl Dunnick
Clifford Mick
Newton Thurday
Mick
Dick F
Rochester
Baarda
Joe Baarda
Bobby
Dward Conn
J. A. Elscott
Dick Geenen
Pella
Reintje Vos
Vos
Loren Eldridge
Stuart
Bert Shutts
Lester Wisgerhof
Sam Vander Pol
James McMeekin
Henry Ivy
Johanna Eckhoff
Jarda
Family ties span South Dakota to Michigan in brief visit
George Eckhoff of Platte South Dakota and her son Ede ward Eckhoff of Albert Lea Minnesota with relatives in Northwestern Iowa. Her sister Mrs Margaret Timmerman of Holland Michigan joined for a few days with nieces Mrs Adrian Rozendal and Mrs Marion Swank. She returned home last Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Fred Willemsen and Mr and Mrs Henry Terlouw and Harlan were Sunday dinner guests in parental John C Terlouw home. Dens McMeekin and Mrs L F Shutts were Des Moines callers Friday. Mrs Minnie Veldhuizen’s visitors included Mrs Delmar Vander Pol and baby Mrs Ward Williams and children Mrs Herman Vander Pol Mr and Mrs John Veenstra and Mr and Mrs Elmer De Prenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eckhoff
Platte
South Dakota
Edeward Eckhoff
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Iowa
Margaret Timmerman
Holland
Michigan
Adrian Rozendal
Marion Swank
Fred Willemsen
Henry C. Terlouw
Harlan
John C
Chas
Vander Kelk
Anne Diekema
Grave Kool
Jake Diekema
Morroe
Otley
George Ryke
Raymond Robus
Grace Kool
Kool
Peter Vos
Myron An Wyk
Gerrit van Wyk
Pella
John Visser
Jimmie
Northwestern
Brunsting
Hull
The
Christian Reformed Church
Walter Verought
Evert de Vries
Andrew Uitermark
the Kaldenbers
Andrew Uitermarkt
Aurt Uitermarkt
Tone van Houweling
Near Runnells
Marline
Janice
Andrews
Norman Robus
Charles Vander Kolk
Purl van Hemert
Tracy News highlights and community notes
Luella Groenendyk reports Eldert Groenen dyk and wife spending weeks in the Southern States. Ren Veenstra is home after discharge. Cedar flood stage reached a peak. De Leeuws hosted ministers conference and celebrated a birthday. Gospel singers from Pella will perform Jan 2 at Tracy's new church. James Schimmel left for Grand Rapids to join Zondervan Publishing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Groenendyk
Eldert Groenendyk
Ren Veenstra
Newton pickup crash injures none. several listed ill
John Martin Visser Mull Mikesell wrecked Hugh Templeton’s pickup to avoid a motorcycle, hitting a pole but occupants unhurt. Sick list includes Murray Van Hemert, Mrs Karr and daughter Viola, Anthor Kuiper, and others. Various local updates report visits, charges, moves, and a newborn son in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Karr
John Martin Visser
Mull Mikesell
Hugh Templeton
Newton
Murray van Hemert
Karr
Viola
Anthor Kuiper
Buzz Slykhuis
May van Mei
Gene Karr
Bill EB
Station Hospital
Fort Belvoir
Virginia
Mary Boyd
Howar
Chicago
Iowa
Fifield
Pete Vanden Berg
Howard
Dwight Harvey
Kenneth Richerd
Californ
Arthur Richerd
Pella
Lyle Deitrick
Arthur Nichols
Deitrick
Red Rock
Fred Oetjen
Merl Price
Otley
Joe Templeton
Melvin Roetman
Judith Ann
Hugh ‘Templeton
Jane Ann
Darlene Ba
Kenneth Simp
Knosville
Joe Murphy
Cliford Simpson
Maytag
Summit News Dinner Guests and Local Club Notes
Mr and Mrs John Breed Marcene and others visited at the Walter Van Dooyne home. Numerous entries report relatives and neighbors attending events, sales and meetings. The C L C 4 H Club plans a January meeting at Ernest Bloms home. A Farm Bureau gathering at Otley discussed international relations and rural electrification with plans for a February joint meeting. Marion County plans Blue Cross participation with local farm families urged to contact Knoxville directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Vriezelaar
John Breed
Marcene
Walter van Dooynine
C.D. Vander Ploeg
A. R. Vander Ploeg
Kurt
Kristie
Roy Vander Ploeg
Craig
Don Vriezelaar
H. W. Vriezelaar
Earl Umble
Umble
Monroe
Marion Hulleman
Umbles
Sam Poortinga
Wm. D. Vos
Wesley
Robert of
Pella
C.L.C
Walter van Doorninck
Willa Mae
Evelyn Vander Hart
Des Moines
A. L. Dykstra
Velma
Knoxville
Summit Strivers Club
Norma Lucille Dykstra
Catherine Fruth
Gerrit van Wyk
Maxine
Gary
Prairie City
L. van Dusseldorp
Farm Bureau
Otley
Gradys Klein
Marjorie Zwank
Cpl
Arthur Vriezelaur
Air Corps
Scotland
England
Germany
Lake Prairie
Polk
Red Rock
Summit Two
Marion Co
Blue Cross
Marion County Health Improvement Association
Ralph Grundman
Palla Prairie Two
Eligibl
Little Meg
Lou van Rat
Marlon van Wyk
Gradus
Vriezelaar
Kathryn
James
Otley News Highlights Local Visits and Weddings
Otley community notes report visits to Morroe and Vander Kolk households, plus a church wedding for Miss Johnna Vos and Myron Van Wyk. Anniversaries, new births Curtis Wayne and Rodney Glen, and recent funeral for Tone Van Houweling are recorded among family milestones and church events.
Mulder Installed as Pastor in Peoria
Rev. John A. Mulder and family arrived from Ochevedan and attended a church supper with consistory members. He was installed Friday with three ministers presiding. On June 13 his inaugural sermon used a text from Is. There are multiple social visits and family movements noted among local residents including Saras Vos, Margaret, and Vander Molen relatives. Raymond Bennink returned home after military service with discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Vander Molen
John A. Mulder
Ochevedan
Mulder
C. Greenfield
Leighton
If. Petroelje
Cedar
John Visser
Otley
Sundny
Saras Vos
Margaret
Pella
Dick Sjaardema
Bert Swank
Tillie Vander Molen
Gerrit Andringa
Ay Eter Rus
Jacob Rus
Raymond Bennink
John Bennink
Raymond
Marion Vander Linden
Carl Vander Linden
Ben Stouwie
William Vand Mole
Monroe News Briefs From Monroe Iowa Local Notices
Monroe hosts visitors from Des Moines and Nashua as families keep in touch. The Monroe Mother Club met with thirteen members. Leland Cook received an honorable discharge from the army and families adjusted living arrangements. Marion Vander Velden is hospitalized in Denver. Brothers Hubert and Paul Marshall spent holidays with families. Paul returns to Sheppard Field Texas and Hubert to Camp Chaffee Arkansas. Monroe High School appoints James T. Cummings as athletic director replacing A L Converse who resigned. Baptist church Young People elected new officers led by John H. Vriezelaar with Lois Den Otter and Sec Trens in appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Michels
Des Moines
W. A. McConoghey
Monroe Mother Club
Wilma ‘Thomaso
Ross Neilsen
Little Daughter
Nashua
Iowa
Magnus Neilsen
Leland Cook
M Cook
Marion Vander Velden
Fitzsimmons Army Hospital
Denver
Colorado
Hubert Marshall
Paul Marshall
Paul
Sheppard Field
Texas
Hubert
Camp Chaffee
Ark
A. L. Converse
Monroe High School
James T. Cummings
Harlan
Cummings
Gradinger
Navy
Buena Vista College
the Baptist Church
John H. Vriezelaar
Lois den Otter
January prayer meeting at Jean Ammer home
The January prayer and praise meeting will be held at the home of Jean Ammer. The Cottage Prayer meeting of the United Presbyterian was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Marion Van Zante. The community mourns the death of Mrs. A. O. Van Houwelingen after a Friday automobile crash. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the United Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ammer
United Presbyterian Will
Marion van Zante
A. O. van Houwelingen
United Presbyterian Church
Prairie City News relatives and obituaries mixed
Prairie City News reports birth and death notices with names such as William A Johnston Laure Estella Reese and May Verne John son. mentions long Prairie City residence on a farm south of town and family survivors including a grandson and great grandson. Community notes include local moves discharges and visits across families and neighbors.
Weekend in Monroe and 1946 marriage notices
Miss Cornelia Kleinendorst teaches in Monroe. Dorotha Mae De Goey and Henry Snellers united in marriage January 3, 1946. Mrs. Kenneth Cline and Bryan plan a Bakersfield visit to join her husband. Sail Schuttinga earned the 1946 Champion DeLuxe. Pvt. Donald L. O Medical Detachment SCU Birmingham General Hospital Van Nuys California. Mrs. Robert Roorda slipped on ice and broke her arm last week. Rev H J Kuizema of the Chr Reformed Church filled a classical appointment in Dispatch Kansas. Rev F M Huizenga of Pella conducted service in the Chr Reformed Church. D J Van Ryswyk and Henry Van Ryswyk visited Sunday evening at A A Steenboel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Kleinendorst
Monroe
Dorotha Mae de Goey
Henry Snellers
Kenneth Cline
Bryan
Bakersfield
California
Sail Schuttinga
Studebaker
Robert Roorda
H. J. Kuizema
Dispatch
Kansas
F. M. Huizenga
Pella
D. J. van Ryswyk
Henry van Ryswyk
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Sully News
Tracy News
Zokoro
John Lasschuit
J. J. Stuursma
Peoria
McCormick- Deering
John Deere
O. K
Deere-Monsier
Andringa’ & Stuursma Worth & van Zante
Elbert van Maanen
Cordova
Blaine Vriezelaar
Nellie Vriezelaar
Marion Poortin
M. J. Tiemstra
Summit News
Otley News
Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer and
Kramer
H. He
Nellie D
West First Street
Peoria News
Monroe News
Messege
Carpenter Drug Store
Colfax Sales Company
Jock
Bell and Clippinger, Owners
First Nations Bank of Colfax
Sale
Earl Shields, Anct
Prairie City News
Henrietta Me Ste Oek
William A. Johnston
Dasper County
Verne
Laure Estella Reese
X ¢ Horn
Wax City
May
Basil
William Lynne
Lida Lower
John Vander Lime
Ed Conley
Gradus Vande Lune
Gene
Ans
Drew Vande Lune
Vinton Ruggles
Eldora
Charles B. Ruggles
A. Ustermarkt
Paul’ van Gorp
Ruth Kelendun
Wm. Rosenberg
Everly
First Reformed Church
Kuttinga
Chalmer van Rheenen
Guilyn Gerard
Huttinga
the & & VL Motor Co
Gradus Vande Taine
Hessel van R Snwyke
Dreka Kleinendorst
K. A. Ver Heul
Leonard Jabani
Albia Satrday
Pfc
Donald Boertje
John Boertje
Pvt
Donald L
Medical Detach- Scu
Birmingham
Ceneral, Hospital
van Nuys
Christian Science Monitor
Treet
Towa
Holstein
Guernsey
T.B
Bangs
Hampshire
Farrow
Jake Langstraat
R. J. Ver Meer
Marion County State Bank of
Earl Shields
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