Local notes on residents ex servicemen and visitors
Long list of local residents visiting relatives and friends over Mother's Day weekend. Mentions of servicemen Clarence Van Niewaal Jacob Vander Veer Gordon Vander Hart Dick Van Kalkeren Pvt Andrew Beerends and others. hospital visits births weddings and travel between Pella Ottumwa Des Moines and Des Moines area. weather small storm damage to a maple tree. various social visits and furloughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. van Zante
North Broadway
Technician Added To Mahaska Soils District Staff
Ray Hunter has been assigned to the technical staff of the Soil Conservation Service to aid farm planning and activities for the Mahaska County Soil Conservation District. He served three years in the Navy Marine Corps medical unit and saw action in the Marshall Islands Marianas and Tarawa. He was wounded and discharged. Hunter was a vocational agriculture instructor. his home is Paducah Kentucky. Mrs Munter is from Clarksville Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hunter
Soil Conservation Service
Mahaska County
Soil Conservation District
Lyall Mitchell
Navy
Marine Corps
Mashall Islands
Marianas
Tarawa
Hunter
Paducah
Kentucky
Munter
Clarksville, Tenn
Elijah voices bring together regional talent for concert
The article lists the performers for Elijah with Mark Love of Chicago singing the bass solos formerly heard in Messiah. Harold Reeves of Cedar Rapids handles tenor solos while Edith Sedrel Le Cocq and Mary Alyce Bennett take high and alto parts respectively. Mrs. Melba Petzold covers boy soprano lines as part of a chorus of about one hundred from students, townspeople, and visiting singers from Oskaloosa. Henry Cox conducts the twenty six piece orchestra drawn from Pella Grinnell Ottumwa and Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryce
Mark Love
Chicago
Love
Aveny
Althouh
Harold Reeves
Cedar Rapids
Edith Sedrel le Cocq
Mary Alyce Bennett
Melba Petzold
Oskaloosa
Henry Cox
Pella
Grinnell
Ottumwa
War Bond Drive Film Show Delivers Wartime Messages
A wartime bond drive meeting screened three Navy related films titled The Ship at Sea Midnight and a Japanese life study with commentary by Joseph Grew. Chairman Kuyper urged buying bonds in Thanksgiving to end European hostilities and speed victory over Japan. The event also organized ward committees and distributed supplies to volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Grew
State Department
Kuyper
Europe
Weather Summary A Wet Week with Rain Totals
A wet week with rain on four days. Total rainfall measured 2.81 inches. On May 11 rainfall was 0.11 inches, May 1 was 2.16 inches, May 16 recorded 0.31 inches and 0.24 inches. Record kept by H. K. Pals using a weather bureau instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Pals
Weather Bureau
Obituary of Ed C Van Hemert From Sully to Otley
Ed C Van Hemert born January 25 1894 in Marion County Iowa. He spent most of his life in the Sully and Otley areas and served as a deacon and elder in local Reformed churches. He died May , 1945 and is survived by his widow four children and several siblings with funeral services held May 11 at Otley Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed C. van Hemert
Corneling van Hemert
Bila de Heer
Marion County
Iowa
Sully Landridge
Lord Jesus Christ
Bethany Reformed Church
Sully
Gertie de Penning
Fi Loui Gerdenn Mae
Reymond Walter
Verna’ Rose
Fathr
Jonnie
Childre
Aul
Mes
Nes Haggie
Corlena
Rozendaal
Cora
Ant
Maree
Bert
Connie
Pam
Otley
Otley Reformed Church
Lester Muller
Oakwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Ed Van Hemert and Family
The Van Hemert family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for aid during illness and after death of husband father and brother CO Van Hemert. Grateful for sympathy condolence and flowers from Ed C Van Hemert and children and Van Hemert Brothers and Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CO van Hemert
Mrs Cornelia K Anderson Pioneer Resident Dies at 75
Mrs Cornelia K Anderson born to Mr and Mrs William Klein in Gelderland Holland May 16 1884 moved to Pella Iowa as a child later lived in Wood County and Alton Godfrey. She married Harry A Anderson and had daughter Irene Mrs Henry Lull. Death occurred May 10 at the Wright home after long illness. Survived by son Cpl Raymond Henry in Germany mother J H Klein sisters J Younker G Kaldenburg P Van Gilst H J Vandevant D R Gosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelian K. Anderson
Myre
William Klein
Gelderland
Holland
Pella
Harry A. Ane Fons
Irene
Henry Lull
Wood Countrynderson Familie
Godfrey
Alton
Peter van Gilst
Wright
Landson
Cpl
Raymond Henry
Germany
J. H. Klein
Oskaloosa
J. Younker
G. Kaldenburg
Monroe
P. van Gilst
H. J. Vandevant
D. R. Gosa
Canning sugar quota and notice to applicants
War Price and Rationing Board states the year’s canning sugar allotment is 13 cents per person and coupons will be mailed promptly. Receipts from postmasters prove mailing. lost or misdirected certificates won’t be replaced. No further applications accepted since May 1 deadline noted in the Pella Chronicle four weeks earlier. U R Stuck misread as signature on a worthless check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Chronicle
H. P. van Gorp
Women of Pella Red Cross Complete Major Kit Drive
Women of the Pella Red Cross Chapter completed a large project producing 1 276 service kits for soldiers sailors and Marines. Of these 576 were filled locally and sent to St Louis area headquarters, 700 were sent overseas to aid men who lost belongings. In total 4 104 kits were made plus 190 pajamas and 171 robes. Twelve groups joined the effort including Legion Auxiliary United Service Women and several local churches and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Rew Hand
Legion Auxiliary
United Service Women
Reformed Churches of
Christian — Reformed Churches of
Baptist Church
Otley Reformed Church
Bethel Aid
Eastern Stars and Daughters of Union Veterans
June 1 Set as Closing Date for Farm Plans in County
The Marion County AAA Committee announces June 1, 1945 as the final date to sign Farm Plans at the county office. Farmers are urged to act now to qualify for Congress enacted conservation payments and related incentives under the 19 AAA Farm Program. Contact the county office or township committeemen for forms and guidance to complete the plan before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
AAA Committee
Congress
Marion County Aaa Committee
Tulip Festival Honors Tulip Queen and Dutch Singers
Royal party at the Tulip Festival presented Miss Martha Van Berkum Tulip Queen 1944 and four attendants in ceremonial gowns. Dutch Street Singers directed by Ann Tysseling performed, with Tunis Kempkes delivering a standout solo. Fred W. Haberman welfare officer oversaw show preparations and Captain Kenneth B. Salisbury extended the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgemeester Fultz
Martha van Berkum
Francene de Prenger
Phyllis van Ke
Margaret de Wild
Georgia van Gerkum
Mils
Miss van Berkum
Chicago
Ann Tysseling
Tunis Kempkes
Twee Boeren
Case van Berkum
Fine Co-operation
Pella Visit Noted for Order and Hospitality
Lieutenant Commander Glen A. Witham and Captain's Aide led the duties as Mr Salisbury was called to Washington. About two thousand attended the farewell dance at the Station with the Station Band playing. The event impressed visitors with perfect order, cleanliness, and friendly cooperation from Pella workers and Navy personnel including Robert Timmerman and Ensign James Kempkos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Race
Mr. Salisbury
Washington
Richard P. Hummer
Pella
Glen A. Witham
Robert Timmerman
Mrs Roberts
Mander Linden
William van Sittert
T. G. Fitts
Ann Tysseling
C.C. Buerkens
George
Robert Frittell
Leona’ Schilder
Matthew Kempkos
James Kempkos
West Coast
Waves Add Menacing Flair To Military Attire Trend
The article notes women in Waves uniforms adding a ple iny touch to the male dominated scene. It cites the National Safety Council showing more people died at home by burns than in all railroad accidents last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Reckless Driver Bill Drove Down Stony Hill
A spirited young driver named Bill sped recklessly down a stony hill. He boasted about covering ground as the accident ruined his reputation and left him facing serious consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan
Bill
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Lanting
Ilinois
Prairie City
Ralph Huisman Jr
Reasnor
S. Huisman
Clarence van Niewaal
Mrs
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Port Riley
Kansas
Willian Vander Hart
Mahaska Hopital Kaloosa
Jacob Vander Veer
Minois
Jacob
Gordon Vander Hart
First Christian Reformed Church
Dick van Kalkeren
Pacific
Andrew Beerends
Vancouver
Wington
Wakeman
Camp Atterbury
Indiana
Ivan Sadler
Liberty Center
Sadler
Mrs. Wayne Pos
Hampton, Town
J. W. Vander Linden
John A. Homes
Poscomay
Gerald Vriezelanr
Des Moines Callits
John A. Pos
J.C. Penney
Chalner van Rheenen
Karen
Dwayne
Runnells
G. M. Gorselink
Henry van Rheenen
Carmen Chambers
Max Schakel
Douglas
Dex Moines
Mia
Kathryn Schakel
Roy de Witt
Fat Roland
Ughter Kathryn
Near
Albinited
Gertie van Rockel
Vande
Willian Enghers
Hayine
Maly
Jeanne Dale
Redman
Creee Vander Finden
California
Sidne
Lifornia
Teuntman Dale
Dd Grundman
Ten Kuyk
En Kuyk
Mas
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Okinawa
Matt Kempkes
Phar
Joe Nunnikhov
Merey Hospital
Osk Inet
Mioion van Hemort
Pel
Mercy
Art Bruinekoot
Geresitor
Tautenbach
Denver
Colorado
Keith
Pella” High School
Clarence White
William Kilander
San Brano
Len Kallentery
M Tunis Koayman
Koayman
Faye
W. We Langer
Astoria
Oregon
Albert
Albert Fangorak
Linda
Howard Vander Linden
Society of Lat Dle
Evenin
Jan Stienties
Abe Syihorst
Deave
Vieitime
Mro
John Nherest
Miendidee
Thernhorst
Lion
Amp Elliott
San Diego
Cale
Jennie van Veen
Wednes Y Morning
Rocket
Tow
Akron
Ohio
Marion van Homert
John Buwalda
Mercy Hospital
Morris Vogelaar
Des Moines
John Vogelaar
Wim, C. Howard
J. TH. Sadler
James Wm. Daugherty
Dwight. Daugherty
Henrietta Ver Meer
State University of Minois
Urbana
State University of Town
Charles Wichhart
Marines
Linda Joyce
Long Beach
TI. A. Veenstra
Gerrit Popma
No York
G. ‘T. Pinches
Cherokee
Agnes Weyers
Arthur Bosch
Clinton
Agnes
Nevada
RF. J. Renaud
Jean Renaud
Galveston
Texas
Ralph van Vliet
James van Vliet
Ralph
Florenc den Adel
J. W. den Adel
Frances Huyser
Howard Glendening
Moline, Ill
M. Huyser
Herman Vander Linden
Leighton
A. A. Swanson
Worthington
Minn
Swanee
Worthingin
Margeret Bakalar
Betty
Margaret
Oakland
A. T. van Houweling
Meyer Langerak
Captain Clarence Langerak
Ann Catherine Shuler
Margaret Hoekstra
Charley Hoeksoma
R. Roorda
J. Kuyper
Dirkie Vander Waal
Neal Weeda
Wilma Slot
Des Moines Ie
John Slot
Maas Rozenboom
Carrie Read
Colleen
Harrison Versterzh
New Sharon
Karl Holm
Con
Paw Paw
Michigan
Nick Braathart
General Hospital
Bane Sean
William Norton
Kvinie Vonthweet
Pda Hahy Hoy
Thomas
Teo
Myron
Myra Ann
Ced
Marin
Marie Lefeher
Rotterdam
Gellerland
Rotterd
Mise Lefeher
Halland
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Hargrove
Vandermeulen Hoeksema Co
Pella, Towa
Champ
Stevens
Lee
Mahaska
Elijah
Edward C. van Hemert
Ed. C. van Hemert
van Hemert
Cornelia K. Anderson
Dellas
U. R. Stuck
The
Red Cross
Tulip Festival
Lautenbach & Ver Dught
Colfax Sale Company
Colfax Auction
Colfax
Bell and Clippinger
First National Bank of
Earl Shields
Auct
Sam
U. P
U. S
Burdock Cut Rate Lumber Co
Star Brand Shoes
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