Local News: Hospital Discharges and Service Updates
Mrs Dick Van Kalkeren and daughter Linda Gale left Mercy hospital for home on January 16. Mrs Willis Dieleman and baby boy were dismissed from Mahaska hospital. Miss Elizabeth Hackett entered Mahaska hospital for medical care. Mrs Jacob W Vos entered Mahaska and later had gallstones removed. Pvt John Sheppard, stationed in Caserta Italy, oversees Royal Park office and files in Mtousa AP0 612. Weekend visitors included Gertrude Vander Ploeg and Ed Kallemyn. Michael Cherkala and family traveled to Cleveland after holidays with Bernie and Linden relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick van Kalkeren
Linda Gale
Mercy Hospital
Willis Dieleman
Mahaska
Elizabeth Hackett
Mahaska Hospital
Jacob W. Vos
Pvt
John
Johnny) Sheppard
Caserta
Italy
Royal Park
Spring
P. Vate Sheppard
John Sheppard
Mtousa
A.P.O
New York
Nick Vander Ploeg
Gertrude Vander Ploeg
Jefferson
Ed Kallemyn
Des Moines
Michael Cherkala
Cleveland
Arents
Bernie ‘Ander
Linden
Lestoy Steenhoek
Oskaloosa
Judy Arlene
John G. Ver Ploeg
Pella
Marion A. Toom
Harvey
Chas. Zylstra
Leighton
Pfister Associated Growers, Inc
Hotel Sa
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Unit Commendation
Okinawa
Bureau of
Oanel
Chief of Naval Personnel
Herman Nollen
Billy” Gezel
Gary T. Vogelaar
Kansas City
Connie Vander Zyl
Os- Kaloosa
J. H. Reuvers
Dick Synhorst
Newton
Reuvers
Nick Heemstra
Fred Lankelma
Harve van Gorp
J. 8
Gladstone
Local notes from Pella area reflect health and travel updates
Henry Hoekstra released from Des Moines Veterans hospital after hernia operation and back to work plans. Herman Douwstra ill after brain tumor surgery at Iowa City Hospital, returned to Simon Douwstra home with family. Rob Evers and Marvin Tusseling travel to Oklahoma City to retrieve car, expect return to Pella by Wednesday. Several family visits and church notices across Rose Hill, Oskaloosa, and Des Moines. Baby births, hospital stays, and community events described with multiple named residents and local institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hoekstra
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Ie Store
Herman Douwstra
Simon Douwstra
University of Iowa Hospital
Iowa City
Douwstra
Rose Hill
Rob Evers
Marvin Tusseling
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Evers
Ever
California
Pella
FE. W. Goad
Herman — Douwstra
S. H. Douwstra
West First Street
Goad
Oskaloosa
Christian Busines Men's Committee
Christian Church
Richard
Allied Mutual Casualty Company
Emmett Edwards
Robert
Gerald Starr
Mr. Edwards
Frank Edwards
Ford Model A and Ford radios dominate dealer notes
The dealer column highlights Ford popularity with used cars and parts including a for sale 1930 Ford Model A Coupe, a radio for 1946 Fords, and 6,00x16 tire chains. It notes price reductions to 54 dollars on some models and mentions maintenance items like crankcase flushing. Community school concerns on South Main street traffic and crosswalk safety are also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Henry Ward
Chicago
Towa
Buerkens
South Main Street
Dry and Cold Week Details From Local Clerk
Precipitation measured .16 inch on the 20th and the cold snap dropped to zero on the 21st. The morning of the 22nd recorded 14 degrees as reported by H. K. Pals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Pals
John Deere
Allis Chalmers
Oliver
Idea
A. C
Satley
H.p
Dodge
Legion Meeting Postponed To Tuesday Evening
The January meeting of Van Veen-Van Hemert Legion Post is moved from Monday to Tuesday night to give T Kempkes and W D Van Sittert additional time to prepare building addition plans for presentation. All members urged to attend this important session at Legion Hall Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Veen-Van Hemert Legion Post
T. Kempkes
W. D. van Sittert
Legion Fall
Carpet Rag Sewing Bee At Legion Hall Friday Afternoon
Women will sew carpet rags at the Legion Hall Friday afternoon to aid disabled veterans at the Knoxville Hospital. Rags are needed. bring a needle and thimble or leave supplies with the custodian or Mrs. Murray Rinehart at 615 Lincoln Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Veteran's Hospital
Knoxville
Bee
Vets Insurance Reinstatement Steps Emphasized
The Veterans Administration urges lapsed policyholders to send two monthly premiums covering the reinstatement month and the 31 day grace period. A reinstatement form will be mailed from VA Branch 8 in St Paul Minnesota to aid rein statement before the February 1 deadline. VA offices in Pella offer Friday assistance and veterans should include N or V numbers and service serial details in all correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration Branch 8
St. Paul
Minn
Pella
Nibbelink
National Service
Towa
Veterans Administration Branch
Fort Snelling
Minnesota
Scouts Aim To Boost Marion County Troop Leadership
Jay Collins of Knoxville spoke at a meeting about a 67 acre Scout camp near Knoxville free for use. Scout mothers served refreshments and several Pella men could not attend the third meeting next Monday at Scout Hall in Knoxville. Leaders urged interested men from Pella to join, with Dr. Cook or Mr. Mentink coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Collins
Knoxville
Harry Grand
H. Mentink
Roy Andeweg
J. M. Cook
Scout Hall
Colling
Marion County
Pella
Troo
Dr. Cook
Mr. Mentink
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lautenbach & Verought
M. Vander Linden
C. Evers
Myrtle Evers
Ames
Carl Vander Linden
James Evers
Carl Vander Lindens
Indianola
Worp Borgman
Arie Schilder
Carl Vogelaar
A. B. van Houweling
Holland
Michigan
The
Reformed Church
Detroit
Billy Gezel
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Dick R. Rhynsburger
Chronicle
Fred Lautenbach
Gerrit de Boer
Koen Nibbelink
G. van Andel
Mabel Branderhorst
Vernon Roorda
Clarence van ‘Essen
Ralph Swank
George Gezel
Portland
Oregon
Cornelius C. Gezel
George
Marie Smith
Paul Blommers
J. Blommers
Bess McBride
St. Louis
C. F. Perron
Oelwein
F. Perron
the Baptist Church
John Vander Linden
Wayne Pos
van Skike
John D. Synhorst
Brownsville
Texas
H. W. Breuklander
Henry Zylstra
Istra
Johns-Manville
Ben Hoeksema
P. O
Eli
Gene Emerald
Radio
KRNT
Glen Phillips
America
Juggler
Whitehouse & White
Charlie Briggs
Tintype
Sara Kaplin
Queen of the Ivories
International Harvester
Pella High School
Andrew van Houweling
Bob) Rouwenhorst
J. T. van Zante
Elbert van Maanen
Legion
Scouts
John Vande Voort
Liberty Street
C. H. Vander Linden
A. D. Klyn, Auctioneer
Warren’s Bridge
New Sharon
Richland Township
Mahaska County
Iowa
Guernsey
Jersey
O. K
Forrow
McCormick-Deering
A. W. Molenaar
Worth & van Zante
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