Local Social News From Nearby Towns and Rural Areas
Kent features a string of family visits and social calls across Sully and surrounding communities. Residents include Arie Elseot Sully and Wilkin, Vander Krol, Vande Keal, and Vander Wilt families visiting relatives in Grinnell, Lynnville, and Sully. The week includes guests, Sunday dinners, and hospital or sick list notes for Mrs Leslie Vande Krol, with evenings hosted at multiple homes and several trips between townships for social rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie Elseot
Sully
Sundark
Nick Wagan
Gen
Barshin Vande Wes
Saya Evens
Ralph Me Varese
Ty Vane Woo
Ami
Gay Vander Pel
John Vande Krel
Mie
Mes
Orval Var
John Vande Krol
Anne Elscott
Ernest
Nick Wagaman
Leslie Vande Krol
Meredith Family Vacation and Local News Briefs
Lynnville residents A. R. Meredith Mrs. Brignon and Charles Terpstra returned January 13 from a three week trip visiting daughter sister Treva Etting. Rayford Meredith managed the Meredith Grocery during the trip. Dalt McMains welcomed a seven pound baby boy Jerry Lee born January 15 mother Berdenn Gause. Basketball girls left Saturday for an all day Des Moines trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Meredith
Freda Brignon
Charles Terpstra
Merediths
Treva Etting
Koopman
Rayford Meredith
Meredith Grocery
Dalt McMains
Edwin
Berdenn Gause
Jerry Lee
Des Moines
Snow blocks Peoria area. services held in afternoon
A heavy snowstorm last Saturday night and Sunday forced Peoria area churches to cancel forenoon services while an afternoon gathering proceeded. The report notes local residents, including M Vander Hart and Lloyd Kiser serving on a jury, plus community events at Peoria and nearby towns with multiple updates on residents, travel, and local clergy plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
M. Vander Hart
Lloyd Kiser
C. J. Moitenga
Sully
Hoitenga
Peoria Choral Society
Lambert Veenstra
Peoria
Local families visit in Pleasantville and Pella amid closings
Fifield Me. and M Berg hire a rolet coach from White W Auto Co. Fifield school closed Monday and Tuesday as Mrs. Motes and family travel. Mrs. Murphy of Swan serves Leendert Ver and Mrs. John Vanden Berg with two sons, Will and another, visiting Henry Rozenberg in Pella. Miss Hendreka Zegers has ear trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Cornice Vanden Berg attend the Des Moines Farm Bureau Convention. Will Verwers and daughter Carol Nadine visit Pete Van Gent’s on Sunday as Huntoon drives to Dunreath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
League of Men's Societies
Gideon
Jennie Rouse
Prairie City
van Houten
Otley
Holland Ladies
Girls’ Society
Henry Bosveld
Christian Psychopathic Hospital
Cutlerville
Mich
D. Jengu
Avie Dahm
Pete Dunwoody
New Sharon
Poona
Whc
Uskalousa
Vander Molen
Christine
Wko
Sully
Wiriace
Lelloek
Sull Key
St. Hoitenga
M Berg
White W Auto Company
Fifield
Motes
Pleasantville
Murphy
Swan
Leendert Ver
John Vanden Berg
Will Verwers
Vised
Henry Rozenberg
Hendreka Zegers
Cornice Vanden Berg
Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Carol Nadine
Pete van Gent
Huntoon
Dunreath Sund
Otley News local social and meeting notes and visits
Otley area news lists Mrs Don Poortinga and son Harold visiting Pel, Arnold Ver Heul and family in Pella aiding Mrs Wm Van Ee, and a Farmers Co operative Exchange annual meeting with many attendees and 4 H girls serving lunch. Lambert Berg from Denver visited family in Soldier Iowa. De Joode anniversary noted. various visits between local families and travelers. Van Houten illness improves. Dorothy Van Ryswyk returns from San Francisco trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Poortinga
Harold
Pel
Arnold Ver Heul
Pella
Wm. van Ei
Leonard van Ee
Frida
Arie
Meul
Newton
Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Lambert Berg
Denver
Colorado
O. H. Berg
O. I. Berg
Soldier
Iowa
Marion
Albert de Joode
Arnold Dickema
John Breen
Gerrit Vink
Elma Ruth
Wilma Vander Pol
Gerrit van Ee
Mr. van
Edna Price
Knoxville
S. B
R. V. McKeever
Betty
Gene
Daleville
Rev. van Houten
California
Batur
Dick de Haan
Jacob
Ada
Round robin letters and small-town clubs appeal
Musings discuss round robin letters started by Cen tral college graduates and Sadle cousins, noting how the letters travel across states and entertain readers. The piece ponders pet peeves, Christmas timing, local graduates Donald Klein and Andrew Klyn, civic clubs like the Rotary, and ends with a quiz answer: John Vilma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Cen
Sweet Potato Biscuits Top Chicken Pie With Rich Gravy
A retro recipe describes a deep dish chicken pie with a thick gravy, features tender chicken, carrots and celery in a condensed soup base, and a topping of mashed sweet potato biscuits. The method covers a biscuit crust and a 425 F bake for about 15 minutes. Local brief notes follow about residents in Otley and nearby towns.
Caswell Family Attends Montes Thurady Show
Mr and Mrs Maryin Caswell and son Billy attended a show in Montes Thurady evening. Mr and Mrs Ed Ganse daughter Helena Prairie called at the home of Mr and Mrs Avie Van Woordhuizen Gencay. The family spent time with Mr and Mrs Gerrit in Elosloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryin Caswell
Billy
Montes Thurady
Ed Ganse
Helena Prairie
Avie van Woordhuizen
Gencay
Perperaoen Apeae
Esloosa
Gerrit
Progress of the War in Europe
Report from the northern zone notes Russia amassing troops at the Finland border while Finnish forces hold the Mannerheim line. Finland receives war material including planes, aiming to shift the conflict northward. Russia dominates air power, bombing Finnish cities, while Britain faces domestic troubles. Japan protests ship seizures in the Far East, and the United States protests prolonged searches of its vessels in Gibraltar. Churchill urges neutral nations to join Britain and France against Germany, causing consternation. Western Hemisphere nations warn they will not respect neutral seas unless Germany is kept out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Finland
Mannerheim Line
Wil
Great Britain
Far East
Japan
Jorveaels
United State
Gibraltar
Winston Churchill
Europe
Britain
France
Germany
Hitler
Germay
Ingland
Peance
Hemishere
Aey
Rumania
Alec
Oil and supplies bound for Germany via Poland rail lines
The report notes German access to Polish rail routes to the Russian border and continued seizure of Romanian goods for the Reich. It mentions ongoing losses of Allied and neutral shipping to submarines and mines, though not at World War I levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Poland
Reich
Rainfall Not Less Than in Past Says Geologist
State Geologist Dr. AL C. Trowbridge and colleagues say there is no scientific evidence that Iowa rainfall has declined in recent decades. Data through 1939 show improved surface water and river flows despite drought, with Lake levels and stream discharges stronger than in 1934 and 1936, though no guarantee against future drought. Small farm ponds are highlighted as valuable in water conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Conservation Commission
AL C. Trowbridge
Iowa
United States Bureau of Geological Sur
Geological Survey
Towa
Weather Bureau
Des Moines
Sioux City
Dubuque
West
Big Sioux
Akron
Floyd
Hamburg
Nishnabotna
B. Nishnabotna
Red Oak
Spirit Lake
Okgboji
Clear Lake
Mississippi River
Cedar Ai
Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Iowa River
Decorah
Lime Creek
Mason City
State Conservation Commission
Small farm ponds offer erosion control and wildlife benefits
The text notes many of the state's farms may pool water area to resemble multiple natural lakes. Ponds are being built by individuals and agencies for water storage, erosion control, stock and wildlife water supply, groundwater replenishment, fire protection, and environmental enhancement of upland and aquatic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
New Whitewash Formula From State College
A historical note presents a fortified whitewash mix from Iowa State College for basement walls. The method blends lime, water, skim milk, and a phosphate or borax additive, described as durable and suitable for prep and application through a screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
C.H. van Vinck
Iowa
Fragments Describe Chemical Preparation Steps
Instructions outline dissolving formaldehyde in water, cooling lime paste, adding milk solution, then formaldehyde solution. Emphasizes stirring, gradual incorporation, and using only the same day. Caution urged about dust and vigorous mixing.
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New Salem News
Glenn
Lynnville News
Peoria News
John Kool
Geo. Dear
Melvin
Shirley Spoelstra
Henry Spoelstra
John McKissick
Poort
Lear Grove
O Yopomi
de Nooy
John de Nooy
Prinsburg
Minnesota
Christian School
Connie Dahm
Jacob Stursman
Our Men’s Society
Pella Chronicle
Meyer
Chronicle
Meyer Roth
Fifield News
Otley News
Tral College
Wne
Vos
Town City
Drake
Aniel Hl. Burnhant
Rotary Club
John Vilma
Vvcpeegelty
Dorothy Greig
Ryke
Mr. Ganss
Peter B. Ganss
Oskaloosa
Sarah Anne
Anne van Waardhuizen
Aloft Berg
Wyoming
Mr. Berg
Mulgrew
Ard
Newton Eve
Charlie Barnhill
Tracy
Alvin Rosebaum
Henry Nanktgehoren
Bernice Bogaards
Glen de Cook
Norman Robus
the Chronicle
Rert Berg 13 Crasi and Paint Company
Pella, Iowa
Phine 59
Omar Wonder
Firestone
Florida
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