Local News Roundup Counts Recoveries and Visits
Local residents report recovering from operations and visiting kin across Iowa. Will Van Sittert recovers well from hernia surgery at the Mahaska hospital and expects to return home Sunday. Several families and individuals, including the Bolands, Kools, Van Hemerts, and De Wit, visit relatives in Freeport Oskaloosa and nearby towns. The community notes auto sales, church events, and university activities while detailing travel to Davenport, Spirit Lake, and Wisconsin for vacations and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will van Sittert
Taintor and community notes from a busy small town
Town roundup of social visits, visitors from Holton and Ottumwa, and local happenings includes Clifford Meredith recovering from an illness, Frits Beak driving into town, and plans for a girl’s and boy’s ball games. Ottumwa teen Louise Shoemake, 16, has been missing since Friday morning, with her parents seeking answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Shoemake
Ottumwa
Great Drama of the East comes to the Rivola Oskaloosa
Cosmopolitan production by First National brings a major drama to the Rivola in Oskaloosa Friday July 19. The film, based on Alier Tisdale Hobart s bestseller, portrays life in China and the resilience of Americans amid peril, with a strong cast including Muir Eldredie Byron and Crisp in pivotal roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivola
Oskaloosa
Fri
First National Tures
Alier ‘Tisdale Hobart
China
Johinson
Dean Muir
John Eldredie
Pat
Miss Hutchinson
Ot Talbot
News of Nearby Towns and Rural Communities
News brief reflects movements and visits among residents in small towns. Mentions: Mr. Be Ringe Dunreath moving to Fi for work with C. Vanden Berg. Several visits between Pella, Galesburg, Killduff, and local farms. measles illness improving. rye harvesting activity. multiple family gatherings at Kuyper, Kamerick, Zegers, Goemaat, Jansen, Vanden Berg, and Vanden sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be Ringe Dunreath
Kingery
C. Vanden Berg
John Vani Waardhuizen
Pella
Rene van Engelhoven
Local social notes mix new and returning visitors
Harvey Myrt Miller and daughter from California visit the area Tuesday evening. Shorty White spends several days in Carroll with Frank Holdsworth. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wilson depart for the Ozark Lakes in Missouri for several days. Miss Berthay returns home from Davenport for a short vacation. Mrs. John Clements reported sick. Mr. and Mrs. HL TH Dan of Marshalltown visit Clyde Williamson’s sister Mrs. Orval White. Irene Jer and daughters Norma and baby come from Iowa City. M E church meeting Sunday evening led by the Foundation S. Class draws good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrt Miller
California
Formet
Shorty White
Carroll
Frank Holdsworth
J. A. Wilson
Ozark Lakes
Missor
Miss Berthay
Davenport
John Clements
HL. TH. Dan
Marshalltown
Lancaster
Clyde
Williamson, In
Orval White
Irene Jer
Norma
Baby
Iowa City
M. E. Church
Nnday
Local residents gather for community visits and family events
Porterville and nearby residents including Mr. and Mrs. C. Van Buren and Clarence, Mrs. S. Vander Wiel and Miss Gertrude Brower of Otley, Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Klein of Fifield, Mr. and Mrs. James Van Nieuwenhuizen of Pella, and Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Goemaat joined at the Goemaat home Tuesday evening to celebrate Mrs. Goemaat's birthday. Additional guests included John Robertus and family, Anna Van Dene visiting Murray Sytsma, Lucille and Lester Van Dee with Peter Hackett and family, and several others visiting or hosting across Marion, Des Moines, Oskaloosa, and Monroe area homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sytsma
John Kamerick
Gertrude Brower
Otley
B.A. Goemaat
W. A. Jansen
Connie Vanden
Baard
Norman
John Robertus
Abraham de Zwarte
Marvin Eugene
Henry van Dene
C. van Buren
Clarence
S. Vander Wiel
Gerrit Klein
Fifield
James van Nieuwenhuizen
Pella
A. B. Goemaat
B. A
Wanda Maxine
Huber Lee
Donald Fene
Huber van der Syde
Anna van Dene
Murray Sytsma
Sam Little
Lucille
Lester van Dee
Peter Hackett
Jack Dye
Oskaloosa
Henry Monster
Marion Monster
Cornelia
Elsie van Dene
Dorothy Goemaat
Derlene Robertus
Arnold Kamerick
Dan Sytema Sr
H. L. Stoker
Des Moines
H. Vander Syde
Pellz
John Robert
Otley Social Notes Include Visits And Hospital Report
Otley residents share visits across Dan Aalbers and De Joode families, G A De Hoet and Vander Wiel groups, and a birthday observance at Goemaat home. Mrs Brieker recuperates after last Monday operation at Mahaska hospital. Harold Hardson begins Otley garage management. locals stop by for business and social calls.
Killduff News Roundup of Social Visits and Births
Thursday and Friday saw visits in Killduff with Mrs R and daughter hosting guests, and Mr and Mrs A J Quinn hosting a dinner guest. Miss Sampson returned to Newton. Helen Dennis and Lucille of Cedar Falls stayed with Will Bichner. Bernie Vos welcomed a son Friday. Lawrence Claussen, recently in Des Moines hospital, came home Thursday. Katherine Dick returned from Pella after visiting Gertrude Jaarsma. Orpha Ogden of Des Moines solicited magazine subscriptions in Killduff with a portion donated to the Methodist church. Grace Adams hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid with numerous members quilting and a tray luncheon. Ralph Richardson became a father of a son born Tuesday. Mrs Elscott and Beverly visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Gertrude Jaarsma
Orpha Ogden
Des Moines
Killduff
Vernon Kichner
Methodist Church
Grace Adams
Methodist Ladies Aid
Fred Compton
Oscar Poetker
Vernon Eichner
Grace Auten
Charles Dick
John Elscott
Theo, Emmett
Jetson ‘Adams
Albert Verner
James Rigdon
Will’ Eichner
C. H
Hiller
George Efnor
Roy Compton
Myra Compton
Lucian Lamphier
Forrest Torpstra
Ralph Richardson
Beverly
Local families gather for visitors and reunions in Colfax
A long list of visitors from Lynnville and Minnesota spent Sunday at the Albert Verwers home, with many attending a Vella band concert in Sully. Local families, including the Wheatcrafts, Verwers, and Kell families, shared visits, picnics, and a Gifford family reunion in honor of RJ Gifford's upcoming birthday, while others traveled to Newton and Clear Lake for visits and a hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
John Vos
Nil Randdauhter Dam Net Kolls
Lynnville
Will Donsen
Sally
Tony Vos
Helen
Minnesota
Albert Verners
Clarence Wheatcraft
Charles City
Wheatcraft
Salsbury
Jim Arp
Albert Verwers
Kallduil
Sully
Fleck
Carroll Macy
Cornie Welle
Hel Coulter
Lillian Hall
Rochester
Minn
Fred Compton
Theo, Emanett
Byrd Holdsworth
Kilhtutt
Kuna Renaud
Sylvia Kovistra
Mabel
Ghylvs Verwers
Kell
Clear Lake
Sunday
Grinnell
Forrest
Terpstra
Lawrence
Ystra
Mary Klein
Newton
Herman” de Pennine
W Wyk
Vert
Mes
Nyhouse
Rilldall
Gladys
Poetiver Inseck
Ivester
Ben Terlouw
Roy Compton
Mesan
Olga
Vinginige
Marshalltown
Tarp
Churk Wheateratt
Ed de Pennine
Gifford
Moin
Jim
M Gifford
M Ford
Frank Landmesser
Clifford
Myrapton
Parsons Family Near Kellogs In Rural Home
Mr Carl Parsons and his wife with Mrs Parsons parents Mr and Mrs George Drake reside near Kellogs in a rural setting. The brief note identifies two generations living together with extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Parsons
Parson
George Drake
Kellogs
Rope and Pulley Injures Hands in Accident
Jack Hamilton of near Delta suffered serious finger injuries after a rope slipped and pulled his hands into a pulley on Monday evening. Three nails torn off and deep cuts and bruises noted. Cause unclear. no fingers will be lost per Sigourney Review report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hamilton
Near Delta
Sigourney Review
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Ed) Boland
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Cedar
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Bill van Hemert
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Tone Klein
KV. Goad
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Harold
Saturd
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Dodge-Plymouth
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G. H. Mennenga
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Wright
Henry Booyink
Martinsboro
Dick Vander Ploeg
Dr. Carpent
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Iter de Wit
Oskaboose
N. de Wit
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Ver Heul
Lowa City
John Ader Linden
Spirit Lake
Regis Wesslund
Alhambria
Calif
Dan Meulpolder
Arne Schilder
William $ Her
Mercy Hospital
Kathryn Braashart
Rev. A. Haverkamp
Sioux Center
Wynberg Produce House
Pella Lunch
Wirich
E Small
Bert Oliver
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S.G.V. Prairie City
W. W. Sadler
Herman Borgaard
Anier
Ed. Wormhoudt
Los Angeles
Taintor
White Rex
Clifford Meredith
Dee St
Wayne Leona
Dorothy
Frits Beak
Saturfternoon
Fern Garrett
Marian
Min- Minn
Lawrence Payton
Stanley
Iven
Holton
Kansas
Jennie Simmons
Scott Simmons
North
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Nadine
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Bert Cranston
Oma Simmons
Be Club
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Porter Tull
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J.D. Hull
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Henry O'Neill
Pat O'Brien
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Jean Muir
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Harvey
Porterville
Otley News
M. P. van Hemert
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Marjorie B
Clarence Brieker
Mahaska Hospital
Dan Aalbers
Hattie
Martha
Wilma de Joode
Eldon Cade
G. A. de Hoet
Monroe
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Alex
Lolazelaar
Duck Vriezelaar
Altoona
J.B. Vriezelaar
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Otten
Newtone
Frank Brand
North Eas
Colfax
Theo Emmert
Killdait Mutual
Vernon Kiehner
Co TL
Poctker
Teasurer
Trupep
Heerema Drug Store
Vander Linden’s Drug Store
Ideal Pharmacy
Standard Oil Co
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