Engagement News Reaches Bett Stanley Ku and Betrothal Event
Mrs Hazel Brockman announces the engagement of Bett Max Stanley Ku, daughter of Pel Kuyk, as Alpha Xi Delta sister presents a final five pound box of chocolates at senior breakfast. Ku is at the University of Washington, pursuing drama with a Bachelor of Science. he recently served eight months overseas. The Federated Club outlines plans for the coming year including associate memberships to boost dues and civic projects. Masonic notices announce upcoming degree work for Tri Lum Lodge and Pella Lodge, with Eastern Star inactivity in August and September resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel M
Seattle Ih
Federated Club
Woment Federated Clu
W. Prins
Catherine Poppen
Noel Logan
C. de Bruin
Fred Lautenbach
3 Billups
T. W Pri
Masonic News Masonic Study Club
Tri Lum
Oskaloosa
Degr
Pella
Eastern Star
Obituary of Mrs. Andrew F. Van Zee of Pella area
Mrs. Andrew F. Van Zee aged 48 died July 18 at Mahaska County Hospital Oskaloosa after a long illness. She lived near the Airport southeast of Pella and was born June 12, 1897. She married Andrew E. Van Zee in February 1920. Survived by husband three children Chence Martin Van Zee Lester Edward and Lucille Minetta and three brothers Albert John Louis De Wild and three sisters Mrs Peter Hackett Mrs Gradus Dykstra and Mrs John C. De Bruin. One sister died in 1911 and both parents predeceased. Funeral July 23 at 1:15 p m at the family home and 2:00 p m at First Reformed Church. Interment Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew F. van Zee
Mahaska County Hospital
Oskaloosa
van Zee
Pella
Tryna van Zee
Henry de Wild
Gerrude Vander Streek
Andrew E. van Zee
Chence Martin van Zee
U. S. Navy
New York City
Lester Edward
Lucille Minetta
Albert
John
Louis de Wild
Peter Hackett
Gradus Dykstra
John C. de Bruin
First Reformed Church
A. Haver- Kamp
Oakwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Andrew E. Van Zee
The family and children thank friends neighbors and relatives for kind acts before and after the death of Mrs. Andrew E. Van Zee and for sympathy and flowers.
Edward Poortinga obituary from Otley area
Edward Poortinga 65 died at Lutheran Hospital Des Moines on July 17 after a long illness. He was a lifelong farmer from a Friesland born Netherlands family residing near Otley with brother Nick. Survived by four brothers and two sisters, service July 19 and burial near Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Poortinga
Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Mr. Poortinga
Otley
Robert
Sarah Bierma Poortinga
Friesland
Netherlands
United States
Pella
Nick Poortinga
Sarah Poortinga
Ben
Iowa
Gerrit
Osceola
Frank
Nick
Charles Dop
Monroe
Hattie Poortinga
George Pennington
Community gratitude note for Ed Poortinga’s family
The Poortinga family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for support during illness and after the death of their son and brother Ed Poortinga. They are grateful for sympathy condolences and flowers as tokens of respect and regard from Mrs Sarah Poortinga and her siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Poortinga
Sarah Poortinga
Mrs Dena Vander Wilt dies at 62 in Des Moines hospital
Mrs Dena Vander Wilt aged 62 died at noon Friday July 20 at Lutheran Hospital Des Moines after a brief illness. Born Dena Klyn September 19 1882 near Pella she lived in and near Pella all her life. She was the daughter of Adrianus Klyn and Dirkie Boland. She passed away following a short illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dena Vander Wilt
Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Dena Klyn
Adrianus Klyn
Dirkie Boland
Pella
Vander Wilt family notices reflect long illness and death
Mrs Dena Vander Wilt of Ames Iowa and nearby towns died after a long illness at home. Funeral services were held at the Reformed Church with Reverend Vanden Bere in charge. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. Surviving children include Louis of Ames, Pella and Ste Ter V Wilt, Marion, and three sons and three daughters. The message thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and floral tokens.
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V. Town
Vander Wilt
Vander
Chitence
Dorothy
Hog
de Marion
Louis
Ames
Lowa
Pella
Ste Lester
Wilt
Midland
Ests
John Groenendyk
Ben Vander Meer
Tle
Washington
Vande Pol
Norman
Oklahoma
Andrew
Nel Kuiper
Minnie de Winter
John Grattia
Leighton
Mattie Owens
Marinus de Benin
Oskaloo
Hpm
End Reformed Church
Vanden Bere
Oakwood Contery
Mrs H L Van Dellen dies after long illness
Mrs H L Van Dellen Aukema Van Dellen born in Friesland came to Amelia with her mother and settled in union to I L Van Dellen on Oct 15. Four sons and daughters mourn her passing July 20 1945 with seven grandchildren. She was a Baptist and funeral services were conducted by E V Good with interment in Oakood cemetery.
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Sie Aukema van Dellen
Margaret
San Luis Obispo
Calif
The
Baptist Church
Baptiste E. V. Good
Rose Ifill
Oakood Comeetry
Thanks to friends and neighbors for support after loss
We thank all friends and neighbors who showed kindness to our wife and mother Mrs. H. L. Van Dellen during her long illness and aided us after her death. Your sympathy and flowers were appreciated. Rev. H. L. Van Dellen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew E. van Zee
H. L. van Dellen
Infant Renaud dies after premature birth near Sully
Baby daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Renaud born Tuesday evening died the following day. Grandparents are Paul H. Renaud Otley and John G De Jong Tainter neighborhood. Graveside services set for 2:00 PM this Thursday at Sully cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harol Renaud
Sully
Paul H. Renaud
Otley
John G. de Jong
Tainter
Peaches May Be Canned With Little Sugar
New crop peaches arriving in Iowa markets in good volume may be canned safely for fall and winter use with little or no sugar. USDA specialists say peaches canned in boiling water or juice keep their value and can be sweetened after opening. For sugar free canning, use ripe fruit to preserve color flavor and texture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
George B. Sheehe
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Office of Supply
USDA
Apricot Bowknots for Early Summer Table
Recipe outlines Apricot Bowknots, feathery enriched rolls ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It lists ingredients for yeast dough and apricot filling, with step by step directions from mixing to baking, yielding about forty dozen small rolls.
Wartime canning tips for sugar efficient fruit preserves
Wartime guidance from the Agricultural Extension Service advises canners to use thin syrup or mixed syrups to stretch sugar. One pound sugar to four quarts fruit yields a medium-thin syrup about half a cup per quart with substitutions like corn syrup or honey. Molasses should be avoided for flavor and color. cane maple and sorghum syrups may replace some sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Extension Service
State College
Ames
Res & Co letter expresses wartime supply hopes and political views
John Res writes from Holland addressing loyal customers about placing orders for bulbs, noting coal shortages, limited shipments from Holland, and possible substitutions. He criticizes government officials, laments war profiteers, and urges an election to restore prewar democratic principles while expressing longing for America and awaiting replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Holland
Greece
Abraham Lincoln
America
Free
News From Our Service Men Continues From Pare 1
A service member writes from a ship deck describing delays in communication, Okinawa battles, and securing homecoming. He recalls heavy fighting, planes lost, and mines near their vessel while noting censorship limits on what he can reveal. He mentions rations, butter, sugar, and longing for fresh milk and custard. He signs as Ivan, with a request to share his address privately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okinawa
Navy
States
Des Moines
Ivan
Gezel
Soldier Addresses Pvt Jacob Sneller Jr at Camp Walters
A wartime notice lists Private Jacob Sneller Jr., service number 87690711, of Company D, 84th Infantry Training Battalion, stationed at Camp Walters in Texas. The item records an address update or salute from a soldier to Pvt Sneller in a military context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Sneller Jr
84Th Inf
Trng
Camp Walters
Texas
Holland Sees America as Moral Partner and Economic Hope
Dutch readers view the United States as a powerful ally and moral beacon. The article argues America’s wartime efforts and postwar policy could shape Europe’s reconstruction, with loan relief, debt cancellation, freer trade, and coordinated currency policies seen as keys. It stresses Netherlands admiration for American optimism and the potential for deeper U.S. support to ensure lasting peace and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Amer
England
Netherlands
Thalsy
Tor Ru
Russia
United St
Franklin Dr. Roosevelt
America
J.tinbergen
United
Will Ame
Tinbergen
Holland
Ind
Queen Wilhelmina Returns Home to The Hague Palace
Queen Wilhelmina arrived at the Royal Palace in The Hague on July 6 in a historic return to her hometown. Crowds lined the streets as Boy Scouts and Dutch citizens cheered while the royal standard was raised and the Wilhelmus rang out with the royal military band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
the Hague
Hague
Rotterdam
Phe Magne
Laan van Oostindien
Ins
Knickerbocker Weekly
Used Car Ceilings Lowered Four Per Cent
The four per cent decrease on used passenger car ceiling price will not affect the warrant allowance when this amounts to $100 or less, the CFA has ruled. The July reduction is the first of four per cent cuts to be made semiannually, reflecting normal depreciation in value, OPA explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CFA
Vale
OPA
New Banana Ceiling Reduces Price at Entry Point
The CPA established a flat price of 3.50 per hundred pounds for all Mexican bananas at entry. The new ceiling cuts costs by one dollar per hundred pounds and is now effective, promising substantial savings to consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CPA
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Noted
Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 with a guest minister in charge due to the pastor's absence. There will be no evening service.
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Breuklander
Harvey
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Rand
Ness
Alfred
Ack Beadle
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