Births and social notes from nearby Iowa towns
Mr and Mrs Earl Carter of Fremont Iowa welcomed a daughter Carolyn Sue born December 27 The former Opal Wood is her grandmother Phillip and Betty Lou Ammer of Monroe hosted dinner guests and other locals visited in Des Moines Oskaloosa Knoxville and Des Moines Rob y Vander Ploeg and family visited in Knoxville and Oska loosa The Vriezelaar family hosted a dinner for relatives to honor their son James who will enlist in the army Several pupils from Summit school joined a county wide test in Otley Des Moines visits and hospital notes round out the region news
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Carter
Fremont
Iowa
Carolyn Sue
Opal Wood
Edmond Wood
Tools Chapel
Jeffery Michael
Yahoe
Long Beach
California
Ida Nolin Wallace
Tool’a Chapel
Phillip
Betty Lou Ammer
Monroe
Homer James
Barbara
Davenport
George Timmins
James
Timmins
John Vanden Berg
Phillip Glen
Dave Vanderloeg
Knoxville
Marion van Haaten
Dean
Duane
David van Haaften
Roy Vander Ploeg
Warrick Bros
O. K. Flaugh
Reasner
Peoria
Ill
Frank Ambers
Marilyn
Clarence de Groot
Prairie Rev
Norris Folkert
Otley
Des Moines
Roy van Essen
Dale Ross
Gradus Vriezelaar
Vriezelaar
Henry Herwehe
Tee Marshall
Walter Waters
Baby
Merle Herwehe
Viola Herwehe
Minneapolis
Minn
Grover Herwehe
George Herwehe
Newton
Gradys Vriezelaar
Kathryn
Willa Mae van Doorninck
Etta Belle Ross
Velma Vriezelaar
Ralph Poortinga
Summit School
Farewell for Dunsmoor Couple Leads to Move to Lacey
A Wednesday farewell for Mr. and Mrs. George Dunsmoor precedes their move to Lacey. The day featured visiting and making a friendship quilt for Mrs. Dunsmoor with many local couples in attendance. Also noted: Miss Mary Grubb, daughter of C. Grubb, married Max Sassaman in Missouri Saturday. Luke Vander Linden relocated to the Pete Hoksbergen place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dunsmoor
Lacey
Dunsmoor
Walter Vander Horst
Tunis van Vark
Guy Masterson
John Masterson
Dick Groenendyk
Er Groenendyk
Ben Groenendyk
John Vande Kieft
Oren Havener
Paul Mavener
May Gray
Will Nikkel
Lottie Havener
Charles Benscoter
Eldert Groenendyk
Mary Grubb
C. Grubb
Max Sassaman
Ottumwa
Missouri
Luke Vander Linden
Pete Hoksbergen
Local Moves and Family News in Pella Area
Peter Hoksbergen moves to his newly bought farm near Pella. Gerrit Roozeboom relocates to the Dick Schimmel place. Arie Van Whye will farm the recently purchased siveland neighbor hood. Mrs Grubb has been seriously ill at her son C Grubb's home. John Holig works in Davenport with his wife and daughters planning a visit soon. Dick Groenendyk family visits John D Vande Kieft. Ben Groenendyk family visits Leon Walster near Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hoksbergen
Pella
Gerrit Roozeboom
Dick Schimmel
Arie van Whye
Schimmel Place
Siveland
Angeline
Elmer
John D. Vande Kieft
Ben Groenendyk
Bennie
Leon Walster
Oskaloosa
Local social notes from Fifield and surrounds
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kuiken Jr hosted Sunday dinner at the John Van Engelhoven home east of Pella. Sympathy extended to the Gerrit Klyn family on the death of Mrs. B. A. Goemaat Klyn of Fella after a long illness. Neighbors helped G. G. Klyn move to a new place. A roller skating event at the college gym drew many including Van Zee and Klyn families. Bert Van Zee celebrated a birthday with relatives visiting. a pleasant evening and lunch followed. Evelyn Amos missed school due to eye trouble. Home Project Club met at Mrs. C. Vanden Berg’s. attendees listed. Henrietta Nielson staying with Rolland Knopf since Morris is ill. Jacob Kuiken Jr. and C. J. Kuiken along with Joyce visited Oskaloosa to see Mrs. John Vanden Berg and Philip Glen in Mahaska Hospital, joined by Vanden Berg and Van den Berg families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Kuiken Jr
John van Engelhoven
Pella
Gerrit Klyn
Wm. van Zee
Leroy
Helen
Prairie City
Jess de Rand
Tone van Zee
Jennie Monsma
Nelva
Henry van Zee
Matilda Jabaai
van Zee
Evelyn Amos
Home Project Club
C. Vanden Berg
Gradus Klein
Rolland Knopf
de’ Heer
C. J. Kuiken
G. G. Klyn
Delight Karr
John
De Ronde Sale Draws Crowd Despite Poor Roads
Rose Hill News notes the De Ronde sale was well attended with every item selling for a good price. A miscellaneous shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Gysbert Van Engelenburg near Prairie City. Several local residents visited, including Johanna Vanden Berg, Neal De Ronde, Kilduff callers, and Newton visitors. flu illness kept Bert Vander Werff home from school all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vander Werff
Gysbert van Engelenburg
Prairie City
Johanna Vanden Berg
Otley
Neal de Ronde
John van Veen
Bert Vander Werff
Arie Ver Steeg
Joe Vander Werff
Newton
Lewis van Vark
Hl. J. VanderWerff
John Hagen
Pella
John Vanden Berg
Art Vander Werff
Will Jangen
Heap o Livin club meets at Vander Linden home
Leighton residents report on club activities and current events lesson. Guests Mrs. Floyd Brummel and Mrs. Ernest Steenbock attended. Next meeting set for February 27 at Mrs. Henry Veenstra’s. Hospital update notes major surgery for G. De Cook and birth of Harold Lee Vander Haar at Mercy Hospital January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heap O Livin
Vander Linden
Seil
Floyd Brummel
Ernest Steenbock
P. G. Vos
Andrew Brower
Harold de Bruin
Mra
J. A. van Zuuk
Harry den Burger
Henry Veenstra
G. de Cook
Mercy Hospital
Leighton
Gary Vander Haar
Harold Lee
H.W. Vander Linden
Ernest Steenhock
Howard Glendening
Moline
Illinois
Vera Huisman
Central College
Joyce Vor Ploog
Vernon de Cook
Maurice
J. A. van Zonk
Wm. de Heer
Bert, Hagen
Groundhog Day Musings and Town News Roundup
A nostalgic column recaps Groundhog Day weather folklore and neighborhood vignettes from Pella and Monroe. It notes local ads and letters, community birthdays, Red Cross efforts, 4 H club activity, school updates, hospital notices, and various residents’ daily doings and town happenings.
Leora Christensen Weds Frank Beyer At Kellogg Farm
A mid winter wedding united Leora Christensen and Frank Beyer on January 14 southeast of Kellogg. Rev P G Bauer performed a double ring ceremony under a pink and white arch with bells. The bride wore blue velvet with pink rosebud bouquet. Guests included Jeanette Beyer and Henry Olsthorne, with music by Mrs Glen Simmons. Afterward a luncheon and reception were held at the Christensen home. The couple will reside on a farm near Otley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Christensen
Kellogg
Leora Christensen
Frank Beyer
Sully
P. G. Bauer
Kellogg Lutheran Church
Jeanette Beyer
Henry Olsthorn
Otley
Virgil Redding
Francis of
Tunis Hartgers
Will Blom
Pella
Gerrit Vis
John Vande Krol
Catherine Kooistra
Orval Vander Wilt
Phillip
Neal Vander Wilt
Lynnville
J.C. de Bruin
Wayne Wildman
L. F. Shutts
Fred de Vries
Philippine Islands
W. T. Conover
Simon Vander Pol
Wm. van Wyk
Ralph Evans
Dave McCulley
James McMeekin
C. B. Welle
Bert Renaud
Bryce Macy
Burl Holdsworth
Clarence Renaud
Judy
Oliver Wisgerhof
Charlene
Philip
Wilburn van Wyk
Vernon
Bruce
Geo. Aby Boy
Ivan Traby
Ivan Henry
Henry Maas
Birthday Surprise for John Breed in Monroe
A group of friends gathered Thursday evening to celebrate John Breed's birthday on January 16 in Monroe. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Breed and guests presented a lovely gift. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vander Pol, Mr. and Mrs. Harold De Vries, Wilma Boertje, Aric Breed, Leonard Jaban i, Matilda Jabani, Albert Van Zee, and Mr. and Mrs. John Breed. Leona was unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Breed
Clifford Eden Travels to Missouri for Lime Plant Job
Clifford Eden is in Hanni bal Missouri to work two months at a lime crushing operation under his boss. He departed Wednesday for the assignment. Blanche Templeton was ill last week. Ruth Waardhuizen took tests at Red Rock school on Tuesday. The bluebirds are here. Dorothy Waardhuizen worked two days in Fifield at the Jim Van der Leest home. Mr and Mrs George Dailey and daughter visited Pete Van Hemert home Sunday. Harold and Warren Rickabaugh spent Sunday with Roy Karr at Ver-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rickabaugh
McDuffey
Flowers Club
Gerty Cove
Lloyd Shilling
Ellsworth Shilling
Donald Wayne
Imogene
Richerd
Karr
Ellsworth
North Platte
Nebr
James Templeton
Nell Muilenberg
Bryan Karr
Howard
Navy
Rinehart Field
Wabash
Philip Clark
Monroe Strip
Ernest Simpson
Chester Wayne Bricker
California
Clarence Bricker
Norma Jean
Shirley Herwehe
Murray van Hemert
Farm Bureau Group
Blanche Templeton
Ellen Karr
Martha Eden
Calvin Bricker
Lorena van Hemert
Gertrude Hoksbergen
Hazel Bricker
Ethel Hart
Clifford Eden
Hannibal
Missouri
Blanche ‘Templeton
Ruth Waardhuizen
Red Rock School
Bluebirds
Dorothy Waardhuizen
Fifield
Jim van der Leest
George Dailey
Pete van Hemert
Harold and
Warren Rickabaugh
Roy Karr
Ver
Buy Overalls With an Eye To the Future
The article urges careful purchasing of work garments amid wartime shortages and rising prices since 1939. It notes denim and drill choices, heavier weights, colorfast denim, and reinforced stitching, plus cautions on fabric shifts due to defense production. It also mentions a dessert tip of Apple Dumplings with sharp cheese for value.
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Summit News
S.A. Kooyman
Tracy News
Deep Rock
Cornie van Roekel
Prop
Equitable Life Insurance Co
Frederick Marion Hubbell
Equitable Life Insurance Company OF
Warner H. Vande Voort
Liberty Street
Pella Tel
Fifield News
Rose Hill News
Leighton News
San Diego
Calif
Indy
Roy Hillyer
U States Army
Thane
Andrew Klyn
Chronicle
Holland
Ile
The
Home For the Aged
Bill Barber
Edward L. Tubbs
Bill
F. W. Barber
Anna Livingstone
W. S. Cash
E. Patterson
C. Youn Mary Chipps
Hattie Root
W. A. Stevenson
Skiff Hospital
W. C. Shankland
Skiff Memorial Hospital
Bernice
Monroe High School
Supt
Mia
W. A. Pye
Marie Kartcher
Newberg
Mingo
Ludwig Holm
Monroe Baker
United States Navy
Holm
Charles Coppersmith
Burbank
Vega
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Helen Wilson
Sully News
Dam
Fred Sears
Robert Lee
Harry Renaud
Ray van Rees
J. F. F. Club
Pearl Vander Bee
Irma Wisgerhof
Evelyn Dunnick
Guleda McLeese
Margaret Reque
Vivian Shutts
Jeanetta van Wyk
Grace Buitenwerf
Leona de Jong
Marion Swank
Pearl Vander Beek
Monroe News
Cordova
Lloyd Nolan
Constance Moore
Jesse James
Roy Rogers
Gabby” Hayes
L. D. Vander Linden
Ida Lupino
Louis Hayward
John Doe
Gary Cooper
Barbara Stam
Federal Discount Corp
S. Market St
Ain Island
America
Rock Island
C. C. Gardner
Locust Street
Gamble
Standard
Ality
Gamble’s
DEA Gamble Stores
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