Nearby Towns News Highlights Family Gatherings and Obituaries
Mrs. Dave Vander Ploeg attended a surprise pot luck dinner Wednesday at Mrs. Tom Shaw’s Newton home honoring her birthday with guests from Newton Otley Monroe and Des Moines. A son born March 9 to Lloyd Nolin and Catherine Ver Heul is their first child. Numerous local notices cover school board elections, postponements due to mud, whooping cough illness, farm visits, and community events. Mrs Charles Barton, 36, died March 13 at the Iowa State University Hospital, leaving six daughters and a husband. several siblings are named along with church affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Vander Ploeg
Tom Shaw
Ray Bleakney
Shaw
Newton
Fred Forker
Emma. Herwehe
Sandra Pickering
Bleakney
Ottey
Ross Kane
Nellie’ McBride
Cora Bi
Catherine Ver Heul
Summit School
C. W. de Geus
Earl Amble
M. M. Dockendorff
Pella
Neal Heemstra
H. W. Vriezelaar
Charles Barton
Pearl Parker
Fred Parker
State University of Iowa
Barton
Otley
Iowa
Charles H. Barton
Floyd Carley
Marjorie
Lois
Louis
Lucille
Marilyn
Dorsay Parker
New York
Delmar
Lawrence Parker
Kansas
Charles
Des Moines
EdgcDaniel
Andrew van Gorp
Lynnville
Presbyterian Church
L. van Dusseldorp
Gerrit Aalbers
Artie Hiemstra
Dorcas Society
Jennie Sandstra
Aalbers
Marlena
Regina
Earl Umble
Karen Rachel
Velma
Coralee
Gerrit Dieleman
J. W. van Gorp
J. de Jong
Local hospital admission and funeral notices in Newton and Des Moines
Monroe News reports Blaine Caulkins entering Skiff Memorial hospital in Newton after being injured when a truck pinned him against a urn. James Richard Van der Leest, 7 months old, died of pneumonia at Lutheran hospital Des Moines. funeral held at Christian Reformed church Prairie City. Girls basketball team members journeyed to Des Moines for the State Tournament. Ira Honnold and son DeVayne visited Waterloo where DeVayne started new work with F.H.A., after work at Parsons Co. in Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Richard
Gerrit van der Leest
Lutheran
Des Moines
Dolores
Shirley
Beverly
Henry Hawkins
Christian Reformed
F.H.A
Newton
Parsons Co
Sully News observes 80th BRAXVOORT birthday week
Sully News notes Brand Braxvoort turning 80 on Saturday March 8 and a March 10 celebration marking their fiftieth wedding anniversary from January 30. Attendees include Rev Griffoen Dick Vos Oney Arkema John Lanser Bratvoert Bodofsen Arie Lanser Jacob Jansen Dick Bruxvoort and others. Nellie De Jong leaves for Rochester Minnesota for hospital observation. Local events cover Parent Teacher Association programs Iris as town flower and courtesy gatherings at the Reenaud and Van Wyk homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand Braxvoort
John Lanser
Gysbert Bratvoert
and Bodofsen
Arie Lanser
Jacob Jansen
Dick Bruxvoort
Nellie de Jong
Rochester
Minn
Mr. Molenaar
Crooketon
Chris Altbright
Beulah Miller
Jackie
Newton
Lester Dieleman
Associain
Ellen Hartnett
Jasper County
Jesse Parker
State Superintendent of
Ruth Castorf
McCulley
Wm. van Wyk
Mra. van Wyk
Mra
Ralph Evans
Fred de Vries
Gerrit Vis
Clarence Renaud
Orville Vander Wilt
Renaud
Winter Weather, Anniversaries Echo in Peoria News
Peoria News reports biting winter winds and near freezing temperatures affecting livestock. Rev Hl Van Dellen of Pella visits for the American Sunday school union. Local clergy confer at Rev Hoitenga’s home. Neighbors celebrate 25th and 40th wedding anniversaries for Vander Hart and Van Gorp couples with family gatherings and gifts. Other notes mention hospital recoveries, Des Moines visits, and upcoming gatherings of church groups in Pella and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dellen
Pella
American Sunday School Union
D. J. Hoitenga
M. Vander Hart
D. W. van Gorp
Marion van Gorp
Joe Dahm
Peoria
John Kloosterman
Mahaska Hospital
Wm. Nibbelink
Jacob Vander Melen
Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
C. A. Conway
Helen
Wm. B. Johnson
John L. Veenstra
League of Reformed Men's Rities
Oskaloosa
J. Vander Ploeg
Revival Services Begin At Monroe First Baptist Church
Evangelist Ed Erickson from Saskatchewan Canada will hold revival services at the First Baptist Church in Monroe starting Sunday night March 9 and continuing through Sunday March 30 at 7 30 p m each night except Monday Local attendees include Darrell and Lester new Red Rock pupils in kindergarten and first or second grade Several Red Rock and Fair Oaks residents are noted visiting family and at community events along with local election results and farm related notices from nearby towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Erickson
Saskatchewan
Canada
First Baptist Church
Monroe
Darrell
Lester
Ares
Red Rock
Poston
Fort Dodge
Lloyd Mathes
Norma Jean Bricker
Joy Stevenson
Mitchellville
Calvin Bricker
Urray van Hemert
AAA
Otley
Farm Bureau
Ethel Hart
Ellen Karr
Martha Ap Toll
We Cora van Dyke
Daisy Williams
Madge Slanton
Grace Karr
Gertrude
Iandma Harts
Bart Klyn
Ilya
Ben
All-American Fashions for Young America Spring 1941
The article presents spring 1941 children fashions inspired by nautical South American and cowboy themes in navy red orange and beige with gold and silver emblems. It highlights nostalgia colors nosturtium tones and outfits for coats suits and dresses, while noting the season’s spirit of America reflected in children’s wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
America
Navy
Teen Age Girls Favor Sport Clothes Fashion Notes
Teenage girls favor casual sport clothes with the term sharpie, choosing longer jackets with shirt collars back vents and easy drape. They’ll wear culotte pleated skirts classic sweaters or shirts and adore reversible coats in spring pastels with a trench silhouette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
Movement Notes From Local Community Farm Life
More than a week and unable to carry on his work as a section hand, Jack Nicholas has been three weeks among local residents. Lynn and Ruth Perkey moved Saturday and Sunday. Lynn will bath on the farm and Ruth will continue teaching and board with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Van Hemert move into the Dailey house Monday morning. Pte is still not able to be out side, Hover club will meet in Monroe at the home of Bess Livingston Monday afternoon. Fifield Farm Bureau group will have their lesson on Tuesday. The leaders of Summit and Union Township will get their final season on this Wednesday. There might be another lesson later on preparing food for lockers and refrigeration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Nicholas
Lynn
Ruth Perkey
Ruth
Pete van Hemert
Dailey House
Pte
Hover Club
Monroe
Bess Livingston
Fifield Farm Bureau Group
Deacon's Honeymoon event and local notices
Centennial Circle News reports a community gathering titled The Deacon's Honeymoon held Friday in the township hall hosted by Madison neighbors Mr and Mrs Louis Van Houke lem. A baby girl weighing nine pounds was born Sunday at 2 PM at Mahaska hospital, with Mrs Harry De Bruin learning her father G Van Andel of Pella is mentioned in family news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yat Leighton
Madison
Louis van Houkelem
Mahaska Hospital
Priscilla Society
Reformed Ghureh
Leighighton
Harry de Bruin
G. van Andel of
Pella
Local Families Visit and Hospitalization in OsKaloosa Area
In OsKaloosa region notes, Mrs Tony De Jong underwent an operation at Mahaska hospital while her spouse and child support. Master Glen Van Heukelom visits his grandfather Vander Schaaf in Pella as his mother and newborn sister stay in hospital. Clayton Uster, Markt and children meet Henry Van Rocket family. Richard Van and son relocate near Centennial area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Mahaska Hospital
Tony de Jong
C. R. van Heukelom
Glen
Louis van Heukelom
Vander Schaaf
Pella
Clayton Ustermarkt
Henry van Rocket
Miss Artie Kelderman at Oska loosa weekend visit
Tracy News notes Miss Artie Kelderman of Oska loosa spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Van Arkel. Rev. F. W. Martin, Methodist minister, left for Chicago to enter Hines Hospital for treatment after a period of illness. The Enghers home burned last week, part of furniture saved. A shower was held for the Enghers family on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Auple celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary last Monday. Nellie Rozeboom stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Van Wyk near Otley last week. Mrs. Denzil Condra entered Mater Hospital at Knoxville for medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Kelderman
Oskaloosa
C. van Arkel
F. W. Martin
Methodist Church
Chicago
Hines Hospital
Martin
Arie Enghers
Enghers
Nelson Auple
Nellie Rozeboom
Louis van Wyk
Otley
Denzil Condra
Mater’ Hospital
Knoxville
Local Families Share News From Sully and Perry
Case News reports social visits and home life across Sully and Perry. Rufford Pethoven’s school election victory is noted. Local residents Grace Elscott and Ed Van Rees assist with housework, with various family visits over the week. An eight and a quarter pound baby boy born Friday is announced at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Willemsen
Bruce
Jeff Willemsen
Sully
Rufford Pethoven
Grace Elscott
Ed van Rees
Martin Hill
LaVerne
John Hill
Perry
Jessica Hill
Richard van Doorn
Max Pothoven
Elmer
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Skiff Memorial Hospital
W. A. Stevenson
Newton Presbyterian Church
C. C. Ammer
Eastern Star
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Wm. Ammer
Grimes, Town
Harold North
Oscar Ammer
Tom Sawyer
Phyllis Dingemen
Lois Buckley
Betty Veon
Betts Faye Valentine
Madeline Vriezelaar
LaVerle Daily
Bernard Zerley
Bruce Andeweg
Jack Duncan
Curtis Crane
Dick Fisher
Junior Marshall
Elmus Burton
Floyd Boat
Riley Burton
Elmus
Elaine
Trenton
Missouri
Carl Crane
W. B. Shaw
F. W. Barber
Ammer
L. D. Anderson
Towa City
Earle Tool
Max
Chester Dawson
Lea Tool
Alhambra
California
Dawson
Lea
Frank Efnor
Dick VanderWerff
Arlyn
Ernest Caulking
Alfred van Wyk
Marcene
Willard Wilson
John Phifer
John Youngkin
Herman Hansen
Doyle Kane
Marion Dicleman
Darrell Lee
de Verne Renaud
Marilyn Joan
Delmar Shultz
Terry Lee
Martin van Wyke
Joyce
Phillip
Judy
Fred Sears
Ottumwa
Harry Renaud
Wilbur van Wyk
Will van Wyk
Joe Vande Geest
Daughters
A. P. Vander Beck
Ralph Menning
Western Theological Seminar
Reformed Church
Mac
Vander Linden
Rexall Drug Store
Monroe News
Blaine Caulkins
Mr. Caulkins
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Singer
Jennie van Vliet Gerrit DE Boer
Sully News
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Elite
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