News from Nearby Towns And Rural Communities
Local notes report operations, visits, health, and military updates. Mrs. James Nikkel underwent appendicitis surgery in Newton at Skiff Memorial Hospital. Many relatives and friends visited, including families from Pleasantville and Leighton, and several residents are mentioned for illness, travel, training, or enlistment.
Long Wartime News From Cordova Area Report
Friday word from Cordova lists family losses and military mentions as Lester Karr and Jim Van Vliet noted deaths. Carl Matherly returns from a 40 day furlough after 35 bombing missions over Germany. Community notes recount a hog house fire, train near miss, birds nesting, and local social plans. obituaries touch on Crossen and Karr families with farm and church life in Marion County nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Karr
Lester Karr
Fred Karr
Carl Matherly
Germany
Pfe
Jack Ichols
Biry
P.K
New York
N.Y
Jim van Viiet
Jarr
William D. Crossen
John Crossen
M Mer Crossen
Dee
Malka
Dauhters
Mildred
Virgie
Juanita
Dallas
Ottumwea
Forrest
Brown Farm
Clyde Kar
Dick Brown Red Rock
Otley
Jane Har
Iude
Hoksbergen
Red Rock
Joe Murphy
Bill Graham
Cochrane
Gully
Bart Klyn
Chester Bricker
Barthlyn
Altoona
Arie
Des Moines
Neal Stanton
Iowa
Neal
R. M. Hart
Keith L
M. Marie Hume
Church of the Open Bible
Pella
Hart Home
Lynn Perk
Grandpa
Grandma Hart
Knoxville
John Vanden Berg
Lynn Perkey
Billy Gene Karr
Her
Della Pearl
Bean
Nichols
Francis
Jean
Madge Nichols
Brody
Red Bird
Lorena van Hemert
Red Rock Cemetery
Lorena
Owls Invade Suet Feeders In Town Gossip Limits
A town resident recalls a neighbor feeding suet to birds only to host a family of owls. The owls react to intrusions by attacking, forcing the two ladies to retreat indoors. The column weaves in local chatter, a mock quiz on “What is a PhD,” and humorous observations about town life and national affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piet
Jessie
Bien Exel
Weekend Visits Highlight Iowa Family Notes
Tracy News reports multiple family visits around Lansing and nearby towns. Groenendyk spends a week at Albert Roos home. De Leeuws and Van Wyk guests attended Memorial Day with relatives. Vroom and Kieft families share time in Des Moines and at Henr Vroom’s home. Alice Bookhuizen returns from Madison IA. De Leeuws attend funeral of Mrs Albert Hoksbergen in Pella. Mrs Tunis Hoksbergen learns of sister Mrs Peter Kelderman’s sudden death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianella Groenendyk
Case de Leeuw
Lansing
Mlinois
de Leeuw
Aldine van Wyk
Leona Vander Linden
Groenendyk
Albert Rooshoon
Jackie Vroom
Des Moines
Henr Vroom
Ande
Henrietta
Marie
Mande Kieft
Luella Bonendyk
Alice Bookhuizen
Madlixon
Iowa
Albert Hoksbergen
Pella
Tunis Hoksbergen
Peter Kelderman
Marie Greenfield
Chrel
Janice
Marelyn
Joan Memmelaar
Mider Wat
Mar
Elizabeth Stoonhoek
Carol Ann Lene
Betty Joan
Henry K. Rempe
Gerrit van Zomeren
Larry Larson
Eof Fremont
Inseek
Jan
M Chester van Zee
Virginia and
Arlys
Newb
Jor Krummel
Meppelinks
Denburscer
Lary Larsen
Fremont
Ion Bible School
Venburger
Julius Ustermarkt
Whfef
Dan Aalbers
Oskaloosa
Glenn
Aalbers
Doxee van Roekel
J. Overhergen
R van Heukelen
Clarence
de Jong
Ralph
Fridaning
Arnold van Zee
Mahaska Hospital
John
Mark Hesselink
Connie van
C. Hoekstra
Howard Ray
Holland, Mich
Hesselinks Honored With Shower and Community Notices
Leighton News records a miscellar shower in West Weaver for Mrs J C Den Hartog honored with gifts. A church reception for Rev and Mrs Ian J Hesselink followed at Ebenezer Reformed Church. Many neighbors and local families, including Van Engelenhoven, Rempe, De Jong, Van Haaften, and Van Zijk, are noted with visits, birthdays, reunions, and Memorial Day services in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. den Hartox
Dra J. Hesselink
West Weaver
Peteman
Irene
Walter Ruth Rowdyhstra
Mary Butler
Robert Turner
Ben van Asperen
Ky Ploeg
John Biel
Otto Hrummel
Ruth
Edith Vander Linden
John Meppelink
Sully
Dena Meppeink
W. A. van Haaften
Henry Sedrel
Carol
Connie
G. A. Hasselman
Alvin van Haaften
Will de Vries
Pella
A. van
Bert Blom
Newton
L. van Roekel
Abe Klaaren
Fayette
Iowa
M. M. de Rous
J. A. van Zijk
H. W. Vander Linden
Abe Klearen
Doris
Donavan
Bert Baron
Mary Jane
Howard Rankin
Mia
Bob Baron
Judith
Washington, D. C
Gerrit Loverink
Hattie Tysseling
Frank van Haaften
M. M. de
Monroe News Pella Monday on Miss Mary Crane
Monroe News notes social visits and family updates including Col Ray McReynolds returning from Burma and planning a conference in the States before India assignment. Birth announced for Hugo Vander Velden’s son May 28 in Newton. Mrs Vander Velden formerly Jean Dense. Funeral notice for Robert Colyn lamented. Memorial rites for Virgil Trotter held. Sgt Delbert McReynolds due home on furlough. Summit Strivers 4 H Club rally prep with local leaders and members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Mary Crane
Gordon Neilson
Ames
Ray McReynolds
Burma
Melenolds
Sitt
Bernard Jones
Ora Jones
J. W. Jones
Sit. Jones
Southwest Pacific
United Presbyterian Church
Virgil Trotter
Lucille de Moss
Virgil
Luzon
Ny Hamilton
American Legion
Delbert McReynolds
Minnie McReynolds
States
England
Des Moines
Community Notes From Fifield and Surroundings
Fifield readers attend gatherings at local homes as families host visits in Pella Otley and nearby. Delbert Kuiken, recently stationed in Texas, shares news of the climate while others join church events and A H Club activities. The Rose Ruiken family hosts Mary Jane Monster of Pella and Mildred Louwsma visits Joyce Ruiken with plans for upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Kuiken
Connie June
Betty Dabin
Pella
C.J. Kuiken
Marion den Adel
Mary Lou
Marion Vanden
Mary Low
Littl Karen
Wm. Rouwe
Childre
Otley
Artie de Raad
Delbert Kuiken
Texas
Tall Huyser
Monroe
Tloyd van Zante
Delbert
Arthur de Raad
Arthur van Zee
Otley Christian Reformed Church
Ang Ir
Fifield
Arthur de Ral
Rose Ruiken
Fiie Mary Jane Monster
Pelli
Mildred Louwsma
Della
Joyce Ruiken
Leaving Newton for Jefferson Barracks for exams
Rose Hill News notes Glen Klein and Johnny Vander s leaving Newton Tuesday for Jefferson Barracks Missouri to take their physical exams. They returned home for Mr and Mrs John Vanden Berg and Mrs Sara Van Ryswyk Newton callers Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Vanden Berg
Glen Klein
Johnny Vanders
Newton
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
John Vanden Berg
Sara’ van Ryswyk
Athe Arne Klein
Art Vander Werf
Johany Vander Werf
Lorrain Beery
Sully Creamery
Local Social Roundup From Otley Event at Carnahan Home
The report lists numerous Otley residents at a dinner hosted by the Carnahans, names households of Den Otter Schippers Schip ers and relatives, and notes social calls by Mr and Mrs Kenneth Carnahan. Meinertsma has recovered enough to venture out, visiting Andrew Uster markt and Charles Vander Kolk’s home, while Mrs Robus and son Raymond B Robus returned safely from California. Mymoend departed for overseas on April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
John den Otter
Marion
Schippers
John Schipers
Otley
Pvt
Clark Carnahan
Maxwell Carnahan
Carnahan Home
Kenneth Carnahan
Reasworm
Meinertsma
Andrew Ustermarkt
Charles Vander Kolk
Raymond Robus
California
Raymond B. Robus
Mymoend
Ove
Community Farewell for Pvt Norm Heukelom in Van Heukelom Home
Centennial Circle residents and neighbors gathered Wednesday for a farewell party at the Van Heukelom home honoring Pvt Norm Heukelom. About seventy attendees included Chaphan Raymond, Eugene Trav, and Miehixan, with numerous relatives from nearby families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Vandehi
van Heukelom
Gertit
van Heukelomy
Pvt
Norm Heukelom
Chaphan Raymond
Eugene Trav Miehixan
Eama de Goey
Oskaloosa High School
Birthday Anniversary Gatherings Across Local Homes
A series of social visits and birthday celebrations unfold across Pella and nearby households. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. L Overbergen, Esther, Mr. and Mrs. T A Van Haaften, and others such as William Overbergen James and Theodore, with suppers and hosting at several Van Engelenhoven residences. References to shoppers and Bible school teaching round out the social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igan
Louis van Heukelem
Raymond van Zante
Pella
Cornelia Wilson
Marie LeFaber
C. van Engelenhoven
D. J. Kolenbrander
Springfield
South Dakota
Dailyton Bible School
Tony de Jong
Ralph
Elsie de Jong
Thursderrit Vander Wilt
Connie van Engelenhoven
Clayton Uitera1
Wednex
Summit News Honor Roll Announces Local Graduates
Reuvena Dieleman of Della and Carl Wayne Hiemstra merit honor roll status among Marion County Rural Eighth Grade graduates. Social notes record visits, hospital recovery, and upcoming Garden Club meeting on June 16 at Mrs Ralph Dykstra home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit
Summit Strivers
4-H
Gladys
Geraldine Klein
Knoxville
Wayne Klein
Wayne
Otley
Klein
Wm. Vriezelaar
Anna Koons
A. L. Dykstra
Catherine Fruth
Norma Jean Bricker
Norma Lucille Dykstra
Mary Renaud
Madeline
Velma
Mary Veierelaar
J. W. Vriezelaar
Reuvena Dieleman
Della
Carl Wayne Hiemstra
Marion County
Mer
Alfred van Wyk
Mitchellville
Vriezelaar
Charlene Gosselink
Elmer Vogelaar
Otley News Highlights Local Visits and Funeral
Otley social notes report visits by Vander Kolk Des Moines and Uitermarkt families, a funeral for Mrs. Peter Kelderman in Petit, sympathy messages to the Van Vliet and Vander Kolk families, and various gatherings. The United Service Women met at the Otley school basement with a talk by James Vriezelaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Vander Kolk
M Stravers
Jesburge Vturday
Nts
Vitermarkt
Des Moines
Aart Uitermarkt
Hi Rreuldander
Am Aalbers
Roger
Henry van Haatten
Heve
John Vanden Baard
William A. Vriezelaar
Charles Vander Koll
Second Reformed Chure
Pella
Graceland Cemetery
van Vliet
United Service Women
Otley School
James Vriezelaar
Gradus Vriezelaar
Army
D. D. Rietveld
Max Wheeler
Galesburg
Vern Klein
Peter Klein
Knoxville
Norman Robus
William Verwers
Charles Vander Kolk
Gene Koons
Doris Jean
Ayrshire
Doris Lee
Louis den Otter
John den Otter
Leona Blom
Miss Blom
Maxwell Carnahan
Pvt
Clark Carnahan
Kennedy General Hospital
Memphis
Tennessee
John Henkens
Willard Steenhoek
Prairie City
Milton Petapees
Newton
Aloosa
Tunis Schippers
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Sully News
Arletta M. Terlouw
James Nikkel
Skiff Memorial Hospital
Joe Paltzer
Lenora Jane
Stoffel Huyser
Pleasantville
Harley Renaud
C. J. Renaud
Leighton
Jake Elscott
Minnie Veldhuizen
Marion Terlouwn
Little Rock
Camp Robinson
Jerry Gorton
U.S. Navy
Sund
Henry C.terlemy
Harlan
Norden
K. Harthorn
Tynnville
Jefferson Baracks
Ruby Elscott
Theo. Verhulst
Second Christian Reformed Church
Christian Reformed Church
John Geels
Kansas
Wildman
Relaifernins Mathilda
Uhter
John Kel
Mercy Hospital
Dick Buarda
Methodist Hospi
Everett Willemsen
Santa Ana
Calif
Basluizer
Anie de Ruiter
de Ruiter
Carol Vander Wilt
Sgt
Hawaii
Coast Artillery
Hattie Smith
Ben van Kampen
Dorothy
Darlene
Bert Renaud
Marshalltown
Fred Willemsen
Capt
Cornelia
Ella Mae
Mary 47
Gorkum
Geurt Vande Krol
Cleo Vander Kamp
Roy Vande Krol
Edward Conn
Glen Vande Krol
Harold Vande Krol
Ralph Menning
Mayfair
Julia Rozendaal
Clarence Renaud
Betty Baer
Del
Pete Rozendaal
Menning
First, Reformed
Vanie Krol
Katherine Kooistra
David Kooistra
Chinidt
Virgil Kooistra
Mamie Boat
Paul Boat
Sistell McMeekin
Boston
Howell
Lutheran Hospital
K. B. Ver Steegh
Byron Ver Steegh
Holland
Dora Swank
Billings
Montana
CM. Brink
Betty de Jong
Sully Cafe
Henrietta Stek
Denver
Colorado
Henry Stel
Lautenbach & Ver Dught
Farmers Union
Franklin Street
Cordova
Inne Jesson
Pratt
Uncle Sam
William Ones
Bill Jones
Ite
Tracy News
Leighton News
Monroe News
Fifield News
Rose Hill News
Jasper County
Centennial Circle
Summit News
Otley News
HYDRO
Ad Electric Hydro-Flator
Firestone
Ozinga Tire Service
N. B. C. Eshoorhy
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