News from Nearby Towns and Rural Communities
A Des Moines Register note from last Tuesday recalls the USS Luce sinking off Okinawa with Lester Karr aboard. The column reports letters from the Pacific, furloughs, enlistees, and local family visits amid likely farm and town life in Knoxville and Red Rock area. Weather mentions 14 degrees and heavy rains flooding creeks and fields, with snake reports near Dunreath and Red Rock church Bible School as residents share updates on kin and daily work on the railroad and farms.
Oskaloosa News Brief Recaps Local Family Gatherings
Nearby residents hosted relatives at Gerrit Laver home last Thursday. Guests included Donald De Kraai and others, with extended families of Van Wyk, De Krasi, and Pikaart noted. Marian and Esther Diskaart vacationing with Rev. and Mrs. A D Pikaart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick van Wks
Lerdenker
Henry Vin Weelten
Grace Menpelink Werlden
Fran Cire
Te. Ves
Delin
Bert Shs
Minnie Haut
Donald Ny de Kraai
Anna Vancelden
Arthud de’ Krasi
G. Rozenboom
Dick van Wykand Iy
Neal Bounian
Marian
Esther Diskaart
A.D. Pikaart
Tracy News Highlights Local Happenings and Visits
Luella Groenendyky and Nellie Groeneniyk left Saturday for Bigelow Minnesota to visit Rev J B Koninge and celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Ril Kel derman closed a building with 200 baby chicks by fire last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Kim Schimmel received German sword from their son dames in France. Rev Visser of Otley led services in Tracy Lund while Rev De Leeuw conducted them at Otley. The Christian Ref congregation was granted government approval to purchase material for a new church. the old building will be torn down and services moved to the high school gym. Gilbert and Jeanette Beekhuyzen visited around Pella over the weekend. Dora Schimmel returned from Des Moines to seek employment in Oskaloosa after Armand Co assignment. Mrs Marion Wichhart visited her parents Monday afternoon, Mr and Mrs John Vandey race. Vande Voort and Izabeth Synhorst spoke with Mrs Jim Schimmel Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Groenendyky
Nellie” Ann Groeneniyk
Bigelow
Minnesota
John Vandeyrace
Vande Voort
Izabeth Synhorst
Jim Schimmel
United Service Women meet includes WWI veteran talk
Fifield News reports United Service Women Unit No. 201 held a monthly meeting in the schoolhouse basement. James Vuezelany of Monroe, a discharged WWI veteran and former US Air Corps sergeant, spoke and showed Pacific island scenes and coins. Lenora’s birthday noted, corrections to last week listed, and local church and vacation bible school activities described along with community visits and a Rachel Brand funeral in Vella.
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Rose Kuiken
Mems
United Service Womenmerica
James Vuezelany
Monroe
United States Air Corps
Tifth
Pacific
James
Gradus Viienelanr
George Berne
Msn
Frase Pieher
Willie
Ana Fae
Lenora
Clarence M
Arthur de
WH. Meinders
Connie June
Betty Dahlin
Leonard Schippers
Phyllis Joan of
Childre
Vanden Berg
Addie van Zante
Pella
J. Kuiken
Sully News notes furloughs and local visits of WW2 era
Lt. Paul Boat returns home on a sixty day fur lough after liberation from a German camp. Local families celebrate births, birthdays, and visits. Moes returns from Jefferson Harracks with an honorable discharge after over four years overseas. Sgt. Clell McMeekin arrives on furlough. Miss Margaret Van Wyk and Lucille Van Genderen attend Central College summer school. Several neighbors travel to Des Moines and Pella for visits and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arietta Torlouw
Paul Boat
Boat
Tunis Nikkel
Friday Kit
Idd Price
Lois
Ernest
Shutts
Alice Shutts
M. Lane van Rees
Pella
Jerry Gorton
Trai Great Lakes
Charlene Ruth Laverman
Dorothy van Kampen
Sarah Janella van Zante
Gertrude
Johanna van Zee
Joyce Nikkel
Dorothy
Darlene van Kampen
Phyllis Sharp
Charlene Taverman
Clarine Fopima
Sandra Mae Franje
Bertha Jane Rozendaal
Lloyd van Rees
Andrew van Rees
Lawrence van Rees
Baxtom
Moes
Jefferson Harracks
U. S. Army
Sully
Jefferson Barracks
Clell McMeekin
J. McMeekin
Margaret van Wyk
Lucille van Genderen
Central College
Otley Community Notes And Neighboring Visits
Otley News records a string of family visits and health updates. Miss Lois Ben Otter works as a bookkeeper and the Vander Keldt family note relatives in Otley and Des Moines areas. The text lists hospital stays, overseas service, and travel for several residents including St. O’Haver returning from military captivity in the Philippines and Navy nurse duty at Great Lakes.
Monroe News Notes From War and Domestic Life
A compilation of wartime and local events lists individuals in military and civil service, relocations, medical procedures, and social gatherings. Mentions Des Moines National Tank, Federal War Investigation, secretarial work, travels between Washington DC and Des Moines, family updates, hospital stays, ship and unit assignments, and prenuptial activities.
Illnesses and Family Visits In Maple Lake and Nearby
Maple Lake Minnesota reports Mrs Christena Rozenberg and children Janet and Clarence Schut ill with scarlet fever. Mrs Simon Van Oort and Chris and granddaughter visit Chris Mol Sr and other relatives. A birthday gathering for Simon Dykhuizon Monday evening ends with lunch. Mrs Bertha Schut of Pella Iowa returns home after weeks with sisters and relatives. Mr and Mrs Rick Rozenberg visit Jane Rozenberg Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christena Rozenberg
Janet
Clarence
Andrew Schut
Simon van Oort
Chris
Milford
Chris Mol Sr
Simon Dykhuizon
Bertha Schut
Pella
Rick Rozenberg
Jane Rozenberg
Rose Hill News highlights from Rose Hill area
Local notes report visits and gatherings among residents of Rose Hill and nearby farms. Families including Van Veen, Vander Wert, Van Zante, Vanden Berg, De Ronde, Kaldenberg and Engelenburg shared time at homes and events. A storm caused flooding and farm yard damage.
Peoria News Item Notes Rainfall and Church Change of Pastors
Rain fell in Peoria flooding rivers and creeks within an hour as residents report heavy precipitation. The Peoria congregation announces Pastor Rev Raymond Huan and family will serve at the Fourth Church in Roseland, Chicago, with prayers and support sent as they relocate.
Summit News Mds Weekly Social Notes and Rally Day Events
Local week end notices describe relatives visiting De Maine Accondine ward. Military service details include a Marine ceremony in the North Province and a Pacific service talk by a veteran at a United Service Women meeting in Oales. Summit Strivers 4-H Club held Rally Day activities with a blue and red ribbon contest, posture skits, and a picnic hike at Ot tey Schoolhouse.
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Wmds
de Maine
Accondine
Bie Parent
Tubana Ri Hyece Spa
Jehan de
Whee Tae
Marines
Mla
Tnepital
Suena
Anthritis
James Vinezelaar
Dykstra
Fairmount Welaar
Elmer Vereteva
Gladys Klein
Fay
Riosville
Velie Vriexelaar
Norma Jean Bricker
Mary Vriezelaar
Centennial Circle Attendees Honor Local Families in Pella Event
Residents from Van Heukelom and Van Zante families gathered at West Market in Pella on Thursday to honor Rev. and Mrs. D. J. Kalenbrander and Rev and Mrs. Cornice Hockstra and their families. The evening featured many social visits among locals including Tony Dedong, Ralph Van Zante, and Elinor Ustermarkt, with multiple small group gatherings at neighboring homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Vandebaar
Tony Dedong
Ralph, van Zante
Louis van Heukelom
Henry van Zante
Tony Wedome
van Heukelom
Weil Whytle
Elinor
John All
Oskalee
Ebner Kool
Larry Dean
Pella
Gilbert Reehhuizen
Peter Ro Aenboom
Tracey
Gerrit
Rempe
Abe Rempe
Ladies Aid Meeting Adds Two New Members in Leighton
Leighton News reports the Ladies Aid and Dorcas society met Thursday afternoon for their regular gathering. Devotions were led by Mrs J Van Roekel. New members Mrs Tra J Hesselink and Mrs Are Van Maaften joined. Thirty one members attended with refreshments served by Mrs C Van Maanen and Mrs Abe Rempe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Men Tartog
Ladies Aid
Doreas Sooty
J. van Roekel
Me M. de Reus
Bob
Den 1
Ven Hartos
Betty Joan
Rempe
Betty Joyer
den Nartor
Tra J. Hesselink
Are van Maaften
Te Vos
Pella
C. van Maanen
Abe Rempe Cpl
Marl Brumme
Community Notes and Visits From Local Families
Local residents and relatives visited church services and homes through the weekend. Furloughs and family gatherings included Mr Gene Van Zee at parental Dick Van Zee home and Cpl Earl Brummel spending thirty days with the Walter Brummel household. Movements mention trips to Des Moines and Gardenia California for relatives and a birthday party at Cora Van Engelenhaven’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Brummel
Gene van Zee
Dick van Zee
Ben Sedret
Bussey
Gary Fields
Oska
Henry Sedret
Tony de Jong
Ralph
Hl. M. Rempe
Charles de Want Malefest
Elizabeth
David
California
Gardenia
Calif
Cora van Engelenhaven
Henry van Weelden
Joxee
Eddyville
J. Kempe Henry
Army
Spreader Choice Favored Over Endgate Feeder for Fertilizer
A regular fertilizer spreader is preferred over an endgate feeder or rotary lime spreader for applying fertilizer, highlighting practicality and efficiency in standard agricultural practice.
Insurance and savings offer for farm and city property
See me for insurance on farm and city property and bail on crops and automobile coverage in various branches. Start a savings account with life insurance for income in old age. Insure in good companies at low rates. Call 60 Sully or write P. O. Box 146. WM. Difleman, Sully, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnsure
Sully
WM. Difleman
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