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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1943

Page

6

News from Nearby Towns and Rural Communities

A long local notes column records visits, family gatherings, and funeral notices from MInneapolis Des Moines and Pella areas. Several residents attend gatherings in Hiemstra Vriezelaar homes, with visits from relatives including Fra nk Henrick Knoxville and Martin Van Essen. Military connections appear with Pvt. Charles Koenendyke and Cpl. Albert Roozeboom linked to Camp Campbell.

July Meeting of Chat-a-Bit Chub Held at North Home

The Monroe News reports the July gathering of the Chat-a-Bit Chub at Mrs. Harold North residence with attendees including Mesdames Rickahaugh Walker Jones Hasan McCauley Berkenholz Van Rocked Honold, and dozens of others. A lawn party celebrated July birthdays with guests from multiple families and officers noted. Ice cream and cake were served at the event.

Harold North Loren Rickahaugh John Walker W. Jones R. Hasan Emma McCauley Lois Berkenholz John van Rocked Jessie Honnold Petty Othcer Ralph McDaniel Cleo Wright Willy M Daniel J. LeCon V. F. McDaniel Delores Willey McDaniel Harold Deane Chief Petty Oficer Michael Dale McComas Frances van Zante L.A. McComas Otis Bell Randolph Tex George Heuermann Peoria Ill Grace Meeks Newton Mary Bell

Drowning Claims Life Of Henry Roozeboom At Worth Stroud Farm

Tracy area residents gathered as Henry Roozeboom, 21, died after a pond swim on the Worth Stroud farm. He was with Eugene Koning and John Engbers when the incident occurred. parents Mr. and Mrs. Marinus Roozeboom survive. The funeral status and further details were expected to follow.

Matt Tuinstra Marshalltown Gerrit Vande Kieft Henry van Maanen Oskaloosa Marion Vande Kieft Jand John M. Vande Kieft John Hol Vihters Dolores Beverly Avenport Henrietta Vande Kiert Joann Roos John Pete Henry M. Roozeboom Marinus Roozeboom Henry Eugene Koning John Engbers Worth Stroud Farm

Branderhorst reunion marked by furlough and family ties

The Branderhorst family held a reunion in Highlands Indiana at the home of Mr. and Mrs. d. Ar. Oldert. Corporal Bert Branderhorst on leave from Valparaiso Indiana joined relatives including John Branderhorst and John of Oska loos, and Mrs. Herman Ferneau of Tra A. M. Sells and daughter of Pella. Meanwhile news arrives of Bert’s military service and a 12 day furlough. The piece also notes other local concerns such as health trips, a Naval Air Base visit near Ottumwa, a birth, and other community updates.

Mev Corp Bert Branderhorst Valparaiso Ind Bert Gus Branderhorst California John Branderhorst John Oskaloos Herman Ferneau Panese Meinbers Denver Colo W. Stek Ted Henry Stek A. van Mersberier 1 van Wyk U.S. Naval Air Base Ottumwa William F. Wamberg North J Street Wilcox-Garland Funeral Home Edgar L. Knight Chai Olds Cemetery

Amid War News and Local Notes from Amsterdam News

The page mixes war updates and local chatter. It mentions Harvest and oats, a Crepy reference, and sick with the bovimpes while staying at Ded for weeks. It notes Hend erlouw in North Africa, Rome bombing, and hopes war ends soon with cautious views on historic places.

Gysbert Perlain North Africa Chronicle C. Mathes Dwight John Kuyper Waterloo Rome Christendom

Local Military and Community Notes From Camp Hale to Newton

Second Lt Wilma Vanden Hoek returned to Camp Hale Colorado after furlough with Mr and Mrs T J Van den Hock. She was reassigned to Camp Carson Colorado where the address reads 2nd Lt Wilma van den Hock A N C Its cral Hospital. A son Larry Lee born at Skiff Memorial Hospital Newton weighs 7 lb 15 oz. Jeanette Dicleman is mother to the child. Families and neighbors gather for visits and birthdays as Bar n ey Dunsbergen improves in Rochester Minnesota and Sgt Henry C Terlouw marks his birthday at Camp Hood Texas.

Clirenes Renand Fennie Marie Terlouw Newton John O. Terlouw Albert Kling Elmar Serbar Glen Wisgerhof Everett Verwers G Travers Lee Ying A.C Kate Ett Katherine Kooistra Mary Brand Henry Terlouw de Terlouw Oskelor John Mepplink Susie Seaf Lynnville Marion ‘Terlouw Seal Will Aathers Bella Khonive Naval Avaition Baal Wi Wethet G. Wisgerhot Naval Air Station Wasco Sea Corps Christi Texas Jhot Corpus Christi Henry van Norden Lynnville Iida L. Martin Bert Ver Steegh Mero Albert Eliv Ruth Gerrit Vis Pella Dick Raarda C. de Pronger Tal QC. Wisserhof Will Clarence Mathilda Versen-G. Atwood Carley and Prenger Wilbur van Dick Baarda Eleanor Brunner Al 1 C. de Prenger Cerhof Peat J.B. Linden Leighton Tunis de Stuiter Hoyt Wildman A Gifford Clair Wayne Wildman Rev Ralph Men Charles Waupun Wisconsin G. Menning Michi Cornice Iday Sully Mmes Vandert Walter van Edward van Rees Wykson Hornepee Skaloosa Oliver Wisgerhof Gael Wisgerhof Fort, Ord California Wilma Vanden Hoek Camp Hale Colorado T. J. V Hock Camp Garson Wilma Anden Hock A. N.C Cral Hospital Camp Carson Floyd Vander ‘Anden Kamp Corp Marion Renpe Tampa Florida Elmar Padre Lnly Dena Ver Steegh Maas Rozenboom Mr Ploeg Earl Vin Donselaar Blanche Cpl Nelson Terpstra Henry C. Terlouw Henry C. Erlouw 113Th Cavalry Camp Hood

Centennial Circle News items from Oskaloosa area families

A local notes column records visits and gatherings around Oskaloosa. Mr and Mrs James De Reus and three children join Mrs Richard De Reus at the John De Prenger home. Richard De Reus serves in the military. Esther visits with Mr and Mrs L Overbergen and daughter. The De Bruins host and Wilbur De Bruin family attend meals. Beulah Klein visits John De Prenger family. Mrs J Ustermarkt spends the night with her son Elmer north of Oska loosa and attends Fred Schippers funeral. Willing Workers Society of Leighton plans a camping party on the John De Prenger yard, eleven girls arrive by bicycle for a two-tent setup.

James de Reus Richard de Reus Oskaloose John de Prenger L. Overbergen Esther Harry de Bruin Clayton Markt Herman Tuinstra Oskaloos D. de Prenger Beulah Klein

Scrap metal drive set for Marion County August 5

Cordova News reports a donated scrap metal drive led by HW BS Johns of Pella for Summit Red Rock and Polk townships to aid Red Cross and USO. Farmers urged to pile scrap on their cenient price for quick pickup by Otley truck owners. event to begin August 5 at 1 00 am. Funeral notices and local social updates follow, including mentions of Des Moines visits, recent fares, and neighbors’ activities.

Marion County Johns Son Des George Rolf Oda Wares Emily Dorothy Reed Roland Reed Gene Heatherlin Pleasantville Hugh Templeton Will LeGrand Monroe K. A. Ver Houl Dells Reng Keith Vriezelaar Pella Peter Ruwalda Red Cross H. B. Johnson Well Summit Red Polk USO Otley Truck Klootwyke Jim Gabel Oskant Yes Michigan Norman Vanden Baard Near Pella John Vanden Maxine Ruby Ottumwa Wayne Ancre Garland Ruby Phyllis Glenn Agency Iowa Wayne Angove Otley Robert B. Lee Zack Slocum Doris Lee Robert Brighton Colorado Iowa State College Ames Robert Alisted Booth Parragut Idaho Ruth Shannon Chien Albert van Zante Norman Robus John Olivier Abraham Bogaard le Linda Darlene Gladden Babe Flora Sedore Laix Angove Andrew Ustermarkt Mrs. Evert de Vri

Trains Carrying Bows Reported On Week’s Run

Two extra trains hauling only bows, eight carloads each, crossed the W H this week. Templeton and Gay Ully’s team bolted loose on Wednesday when hitched to wagons but no injuries occurred. Little Ray Clark was among those departing Knoxville Thursday for Camp Dodge. Clyde Williams joined the navy and will leave next Thursday. Mrs. Omelia traveled south to visit her husband. Chester Wayne Bricker visited Athens Georgia. The_uullime family moved to Knoxville Sunday. Mr. Mowers, Marian County PSA leader, was hosted for dinner at Templeton home Thursday.

Templeton Gayully Ray Clark Knoxville Camp Dodge Clyde Williams Navy Omelia Chester Wayne Bricker Athens Georgia Uullime Mowers Marian County PSA

Otley News Notes Local Socials and Scrap Drive

Otley residents attended gatherings at the Ruwalda and Uitermarkt homes. A Marion County scrap metal drive is designated with local growers asked to donate metals and rubber for collection points, aiding Red Cross and USO efforts.

Furlough Visit in Uitermarkt Family Home

Tuesday evening a gathering honored son Albert Uitermarkt on a ten day furlough. Relatives from near Prairie City Runnells Oska Inosa Galesburg and Des Moines attended, sharing visits, refreshments, ice cream and light snacks in a warm, communal setting.

Ray Nearmeyer Ivan Bell Ted Weyers Fam- Nolin Mr. Nolin John Nolin Lloyd Nolin W. Nolin Ed Hart P. Vander Putte Trace Hoedt Ake Stiernemann Tre Mac Stiernemann Otto Me J. Miller Leone Elwood Ruth Elwood Osburg Louis Elwood Prairie City Betty Wiley Des Moines A. Han Mary Wolfe Martha Ginther Tom Elwood Gilbert Elwood The Baptist Church A. M. Carlson Decatur Carlson Minnesota Presbyterian Church Perquilla Witmer Wittmer Margaret Hayes Dorothy Walker Sue Treas Ralph van Wyk N. Stewart Monroe Murray Nebr Albert Uitermarkt New York Julius. Uitermarkt William Uitermarkt Adi Uitermarkt Mra Jake Uitermarkt Vick Uitermarkt Bill Boyd Famil Runnells On Marinus Stravers Galesburg Gerrit Destam Oska- Inosa Evert de Vries Marvin Vandaid Mes. Gerrit John Lankford Yarest Albert Uitermarkt

Rain helps crops as farmers near threshing season

Nice rains last week boost corn and garden growth. Farmers are nearly finished cutting and threshing will start soon. Local notices mention families returning home from trips and a man, Jim Veldhuizen, dying at work. Community members attend church services and marriage announcements amid farm life details.

Goldie de Navy California Fred Geo. Dear Allen Northwest Town Arthur Northwest Towa Jim Veldhuizen John Veldhuizen Peoria Sully RL Menning Dekker Denver Calo Wwlitorium Tethianitorium Deave Fimer Vander Rook Pella Janet Hol IL Tosveld M Bennink Mercy Ital Orkaloos Ke Nieuw Town City Van van Rt Sanborn Town John van Gorp Buns Holdy Town Melvin Dear Bist A,p.o

Postmaster Address List Fragment From Los Angeles

Fragmentary lines show postal addresses and military unit markings including Los Angeles California Oakland New York City armies overseas posts and APO codes. It references Sgt Vernon A Van Ee and several military abbreviations suggesting an army postal address page or service roster entry.

Los Angeles California Tarold Vander Hart Arm’d Nt Bel Ord Camp Forest Tenn Vos Ha. Hav ‘Ommand Oakland Vernon A. van Ee APO Oh Post New York City Rela

Marketable stock sale urged to save feed and aid war needs

Iowa extension livestock experts urge Manyan Town farmers to sell marketable cattle cows sows and lambs to conserve scarce feed. They argue sales free feed for remaining animals boost meat supplies for civilians and troops. Experts caution against keeping underperforming cattle and thin pigs while grass and hot weather reduce gains.

Rex Horesford Iowa State College Extension Beresford

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Summit News Jennie Mikesell Minneapolis Minneso Harry Barnes Des Mers Tunis Ander Wilt Vain Ves Paul D. K. Ter Louw Ja Veldhuizen Mary Vrienelaar Hiemstra Sia Toartinia Dh. Bawalda PH. Vos J. W. Vriezelaar Frank Henrick Forrest Hedrick John Henry Vriezelaar FFA Stewart Ed Pendroy Dal Pendroy Baby Seattle Washingston Mt. Pleasant Forrest J. W. Pringle Killip H.W. Vriezelaar Neal Heemstra Henry Hulleman Camp Campbell Lewis van’ Wyk William Wanders Chanute Christian Reformed Church Bellefountain Cemetery Albert Roozeboom Charles Paul Koenendyke Charles Paul Vande Kieft Mildred Grand Rapids Mich Spen Meo John D. Vande Kieft Monroe News Tracy News Oskaloosa News Rothest Deck Man Tumberland Leishten Prom Nereta Va Tetuhelorn Wits van Zschiel de Reni Roth Bronmer Thyra Mackert Mar Krathe Brewer Mary Teale Brewerr Rabin Tyormaat Bhaweke de Prenepe Leighton News Hermin Vella Will Gristine Wai, Mathes Mella Monda Ian Maarten Phyllis Vander M. M. de Re How. Rowland Rose Hill Sundsternoon Win Onstine J.P. Klein Priscilla Sisters Clearch Ange Cerowil Bernice van Mannen Mahaska Hospital Heap of Living Club Yee den Hartog Wednessa van Maanen Betty J Henry Veens Larry Larson Janice Ruth Janice Finch Ray den Hartog Ray de Hartog Jayette College Henrice Blow Camp Lejeune North Carolina U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve Amsterdam News Milral Standard Oil Standard Oil Company Indiana St Wray Sully News Centennial Circle News Cordova Otley News Peoria News Uyers Lasschuit’s Grocery United States Conrad van der Leest West First Street Monumental Sales & Mfg. Co St. Cloud
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