Double murder shocks Red Rock area near Donnelley
Ike and Mike Slykhuis died after a shooting at Mike's north of Donnelley home. Ike died minutes after, Mike succumbed in hospital Sunday. The killer is in custody. The report notes family disruptions, military mentions, local events, and community notices amid the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Mike Slykhuis
Des Moines
Mike
Donnelley
Maud Richerd
Dauger June
Allen de Heer
Jack Nichols
Burma
Dwight Harvey
Red Rock
Clarence Bricker
Chester Bricker
Chester
Woody Fisher
May van Hemert
Red Rock Township
Dunreath
Otley News Notes on Local Families and Service Members
Otley section records weekend visits among Carnahan Vander Kolk Breen and Uster markt families. Pvt Blake Carnahan returns home on leave from Swananoa North Carolina. Raymond Robus writes from Treasure Island signaling overseas deployment. Letters from Rev Van Houten in Germany and Marion Ustermarkt in Italy noted. Families plan a week near Prairie City and Des Moines trips for dental and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Vander Kotk
M Han
Clark Carnahan
Connie
Kathy
J. M. Carnahan
Reasner
Pvt
Blake Carnahan
Swannanoa
North Carolina
Pas
Arie Breen
John Breen
John Brei
Des Moines
Charles Vander Kolk
Norman Robus
Andrew Ustermarkt
Barbara Horton
Newton
Ander Kolk
Raymond FE. Robus Ph. M
Treasure Island
San Francisco
Dingeman van Vark
Aart Ustermarkt
Ralph van Vliet
Iday
Ralph
Italy
van Houten
Germany
Marion Vanden Baard
Pella
Peter Vos
Lawrence
Prairie City
Centennial Circle News Highlights Local Socials
Mrs Julius Uitermarkt spends time in Pella with son’s family. Centen nial School honors classmates with candy from Larry Anderson. Church events and anniversaries mark a busy week as neighbors visit and attend services. Families from Barnes City Otley Oskaloosa and Ebenezer join in local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Vandehaar
Julius Uitermarkt
Pella
C. Uitermarkt
Ben Petersma
Church of the Nazerene
Tony de Jong
Ralph
Ant. de Jong
Henry van Roekel
Cave Roorda
Otley
D. van Ommen
Louis van Heukely
C. Vandehaar
Thelma
Deretha de Goey
Jake Snellers
Wilbur de Bruin
Abe Rempe
Raymond de Reus
John de Bruin
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Lucile van Zante
Raymond van Zante
Elmer Ustermarkt
Dan Aalbers
Oskaloosa
J. Uitermarkt
Clayton Uitermarkt
Monroe News Briefs Highlight Local Births and Veterans
A daughter born Apr 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wallace is named Judith. Fred Wagner recovering after surgery in Newton Memorial hospital. Minnie McReynolds improving after Des Moines Lutheran hospital stay. Harold Gildersleeve hospitalized at Menlo Park Calif. Carl Matherly earns Air Medal for Meritorious Achievement. Lyle Clevenger overseas. Betty June Jones had an operation at Memorial hospital. Mrs Shanon, former Monroe resident, services in Indianola. Community visits and dinners noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Vriezelanr
Arthur Wallace
Judith
Ren Fred Wagner
Memorial Hospital
Newton
Fred
Joe Wagner
Minnie McReynolds
Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Donahue
Little Son
Jey Green
Harold Gildersleeve
Menlo Park
California
Kerry Munson
Indiana
Carl Matherly
Carl
Harold Vander Wer
Hannon
Indianola
Shannon
Monroe
Georg Iman
Wheaton
We We le
Lyle Clevenger
Alrce Clevenger
A. R. Vander Ploeg
Community News Roundup From Sully Area Events and Weddings
Sully News reports on local residents including marriages at the Community Church, furloughs and service details for military members, hospital visits in Des Moines and Oskaloosa, and various family gatherings. Notables include Barbara Daft and Marion Terlouw wedding, staff changes, and social visits among the Van Maanen and Terlouw families.
Family and friends attend 23rd wedding anniversary
A group of relatives gathered Saturday afternoon at the Rozendaal home to celebrate a 23rd wedding anniversary. Guests included Vic Vande Krol, Ben Van Kampen family, and the Van Wyk and Reid households, with hymns sung and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vande Krol
Vic
Ben van Kampen
Dorothy
Darlene Vis
Everett van Kampen Dr
Wilburn van Wyk
Clarence Reid
Gr. Han
M Je Beard
Leonard Vanenderen
Voand Roger
Marie Tt
Karl Graham
Deter Rozenda
Suray Aternoon
Wi. Rozendaal
Ben Rozendaal
Virgil
Vander Werff and Vanden Berg Families Gatherings
Rose Hill area notes describe social visits among Van En Vander Werff and Vanden Berg families of Jasper County. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Gysbert Van En relenburg Betty Jean of Prairie City, Delbert Schrader, Art Vander Werff Johnny Vander Werf, Slycord, Arne Ver Steex, John Van Veen and children, Jennie Van Veen, Neal Rus, Lane Dunnick, Rich Vander Leest, Poll, Lambert Beyer, Aric Bey, and Toe Vander Werff. Also present were Nollen family, Albi, Minnie Rose, Jerry Vanden erg and Newton visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gysbert van En Relenburg
Betty Jean
Prairie City
Act
Vane der Werff
Delbert Schrader
Art Vander Werff
Johnny Vander Werf
Mr. Slycord
Arne Ver Steex
John van Veen
Jennie van Veen
Newton
David
Summit News summarizes local social and school notes
Summit residents share birthday anniversaries and family visits as Mrs. W. H. Vriezelaar and neighbors celebrate milestones. Attendance at Summit school activities rises as plans set for a Daily Vacation Bible School in Monroe and a May gathering at Virgil Klein’s home.
Leighton News Highlights Local Club Events and War News
A Helena Iowa area notes Hartoye Herbert Deser honored at a pet luck supper. Don De Prenger reported hospitalized with injuries from a war service transfer. Community groups like Ebenezer Reformed Church and Ladies Aid held meetings with readings, songs, and plays. Various visits, showers, and announcements marked a busy social week.
Fifield News Birthday Surprise At Kuiken Home
Celia Van Zee had an appendectomy in Des Moines General Hospital. Mrs Tone Van Zee stays there with her daughter. Friday marked C J Kuiken partook in birthday greetings as relatives and friends from Pella Fremont Oskaloosa and nearby towns visited the Kuiken home for supper and social time. A White Breast school community club supper followed a pot luck meal with baskets.
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Arietta Terlouw
Harley Renaud
D. Sjer
Zante
California
Dick Baarda
Methodist Hospital
Des
Rensud
Bendu
Meire and
Dauughs
Bert Shutts
Martin
Robert Baer
Armed Fort
James Nikkel
Christian Refeed Church
Young People’s Society
Henry Jansen
Henry Jouw
Gerald Rew Pe and Son
Des Moines
Andrew van Rees
C. C. Eldridge
Anderson
Bert de Jone
Ed van Hemert
Connie van Hemert
Ben Rozendaal
Pella
Joe Paltzer
Andrew Versendaal
Marie
Dorothy
Irene Willemsen
Jake Elscott
Ralph Carlson
Ronnie
J. van Maanen
Peter van Maanen
John van Maanen
Kenneth Vander Wilt
Art ‘Annen
Marion Verwerg
Kilduff
Virgil Kooistra
Danny Dieleman
Adelaide Rozendasl
Dick Bruxvoort
Gilbert Meinders
Leighton
Everett Willemsen
Santa Ana
Calif
Bens
Lloyd Vande Krol
Germany
States
James “Vriezelaar
James
Neal Heemstra
Lawrence Dykstra
Walter van Doorninck
Maggie Dykstra
Sarah de Vries
Margaret
Ellen van Doorninck
Roy van Essen
Nora
Peter van Ham
Sam Poortinga
We Vos
Monroe
Norma Jean Bricker
Shirley Herwehe
Henry Hulleman
Frank Poortinga
Ralph
Robert Poortinga
Madeline
Velma Vriezelaar
John Vriezelaar
Alice Buwalda
Erma Roorda
Peter Breed
J. van Vliet
Otley
Junior
Gerald Huyser
County Line Club
West
Knoxville
Messrs
Paul Maddy
West of
Donald Livingston
Ernest Blom
Roger
Mark Amble
Bruce van Roekel
Paul Vos
Eugene den Hartog
Melvin Dykstra
Kenneth
Marvin Vanden Berg
Jimmie
Loren Vanden Oever
Virgil Klein
Velma
Mary Vriezelaar
Art van Weelden
Gladys
Geraldine Klein
Bertha van Weelden
Lawrence
Norma Lucille Dykstra
Irs
Doh van Zunk
Oskaloosa
Con de Prenger
Norma Jean Deruin
A Prenger
An Brower
Wilma Rempe
Daught Ellen
Andry
Ladies Aid
Dorcus Society
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Hesselink
J. PB. de Cook
Pisters Society
Dean de Bruin
Doe de Rooi
J. van Engeten
A.eelenhoven
Clarive Rempe
Ali Buewalda
du de Zwarle
J. C. Matix
Tony van Helten
Eddyville
Herman Vander Linden
Ernest Steenhoek
Vander Linden
Commodore
Russell Terrell
Liter Dor
Beacon
Jesse Mattix
A. Roose
L. Meppelink
Meppelink
Bess Onstine
Hos
Junella van Maanen
Damella M. van Maanen
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
J. CG. Matix
Henverlo
Rose Kuiken
Tom. Bloodsworth
John Bloodsworth
Celia van Zee
General Hospital
Tone van Zee
C. J. Kuiken
Jacob Kuike
Fremont
Meinders
Connie Jun Y Dalin
Leonard Schippers
Phyllis Joan
Local attendance and exam day activities reported
The article lists residents attending church events and school county exams. Names include Mrs. Arthur De Raad Mrs. Henry Menninga Mrs. Arthur Van Zee Mes Tone Van Mrs Leonard Schippers and Phyllis of Pella. Marvin Vanden Berg attended county exams at Pella Public High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kes Aid
Ouey
Roose and Vander Molen Families Visit Des Moines and Peoria
Peoria News notes visits among Roose, Vander Molen, and Mes families. William Vander Molen, son of Pella, spent week with Tillie Vander Molen and relatives. Minnie Hol from Wax visited relatives Sunday. Tillie Vander Molen also visited Avie C. Dedoug and Boerelyn and Vander Molen attended Des Moines calls Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Vander Moten
William Roose
Henry Roose
William Vander Molen
Pella
Tillie Vandilen
and Dahm
Minnie Hol
Wax
Tillie Vander Molen
Avie C. de Doug
Boerelyn
Visit Highlights Local Family In Kalamazoo
Mrs Rev Peter De Jong of Kalamazoo Michigan visited in the John A De Jong home for a few days. A Peoria news item from last week contained a correction listing Mr and Mrs Walter Van Wyn garden and family and Mr and Mrs Connie Van Wyngarden with Mrs Carl Vander and family at a Tuesday evening gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter de Jong
Kalamazoo, Mich
John A. de Jong
Peoria News
Walter van Wyngarden
Connie van
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