Local notes and visits span Iowa and beyond
A patchwork of community updates covers medical travels to Be da Sanitarium Denver. Dedication at Oskaloosa Reformed Church. Dutch dairy interest in Paramount California. letters home from Camp Gordon and Camp Leavenworth. local car registrations, garden club ribbons, and a Seattle wedding trip. Also mentions visitors from Orange City and a Knoxville Boy Scout council meeting with Camporee plans near Olivetura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Prins
New York City
Iowa
New Reformed Church
Oskaloosa
Bert van Zee
Harriet
Edith Poelstra
John Neef
Monroe
John N. ‘van Zee
Camp Gordon
A. J. Kleinjan
Paramount California
The
California Dairyman
Paramount
Queen Juliana
Netherlands
Juliana
Prince Bernhard
Reformed Church
Gradus van der Linden
Ted Bouma
Son
California
Harry Grand
Walter de Kock
Rudy Ulrich
van Rees
Emery Gaara
Boy Scout County Council
Knoxville
van Maanen
Olivetura
John Kallemyn
John Masselink
Orange City
Masselink
Calvin College Alumni Association
Second Christian Reformed Church
Kallemyn
Fred Whalley
South Dakota
Society meeting at Dale Fleck's on May 12 in Iowa
The Black Oak and Scott Striv ers held a May 12 meeting at Dale Fleck’s home. President Charles Beintema led, Jerry Walster read minutes, roll call named favorite months, one delegate chosen for Short Course, Gerard Dén Adel spoke on Why I selected my Project. A Eureka School program followed on May 15 with songs, readings, and demonstrations, mothers served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Oak
Scott Strivers
Dale Fleck
Charles Beintema
Jerry Walster
Gerard Dén ‘Adel
Lake Keomah
Scott U-Need-Us Meeting At Lamers Home
The Scott U-Need-Us 4-H Club met at Miss Darlene Lamers home on May 12 with mothers as guests. Topics included July Farm Bureau talks and Rally Day prep. Activities featured a program titled Storing Blan Rats, The Village Sq ui Songs, and games led by Barbara Denburger. Lunch followed for eight members, six mothers, and the leader. The Circle met May 14 at Mrs Herman Notting's with 14 members and nine visitors. devotion and scripture readings followed by letters from missionaries and a Mother's Day poem. June meeting set for June 11 at Tennis Kooyman’s in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Herman’ Notting
Tennis Kooyman
Freda Wisse
Len Kaldenberg
Walter Koopman
Jim Klyn
India
Miss Carlyle
Lois Tart
Des Moines
Henrietta Rossiter
University Park
Wm. van Dyke Clos
Oskaloosa
Leighton Happy Hearts 4-H Club Plans and Activities
Members of the Leighton Happy Hearts 4-H Club entertained mothers at Marinella and Betty Hoksbergen home on May 16. Members performed demonstrations on flower arrangements and pictures hanging while voting delegates were named for Rally Day. A potluck dinner followed with a social hour and gifts to mothers. Next meeting set for May 24 at leader Mrs Henry Kempe’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton Hap- Hearts 4-H Club
Marinella
Betty Hoksbergen
Marinella Hoksbergen
Delores Rempe
Ames
Marcia Klein
Carol Ann Sedrel
Nancine’ van Arkel
Deloresmpe
Norma Jean de Bruin
Karen van Henkelom
Wivenhoe Park
Betty Synhorst
Our Men in Military Service Pfc Bernard Van Wyk Update
Mrs Harry Van Wyk and daughter Mrs Donald Metcalf visited Pfc Bernard Van Wyk in California and later toured Los Angeles Tollywood before trains to Iowa. Bernard transferred to a new division for six months training. Ruth Murr joined him and they reside at Camp Pendleton Oceanside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Pfc
Bernard van Wyk
Bernard
Bernard K. van Wyk
3Rd Marine Division
Camp Pendleton
Oceanside
Gordon Nesbit Chosen for Officer Candidate School
Fort Sill Oklahoma area lists Private Gordon Nesbit of 1121 North Main Pella as a Candidate to attend Class No 25 of the Officer Candidate School. Upon completing the twenty two weeks course Nesbit will be commissioned as an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
Okla
Gordon Nesbit
N. Main
Pella
Oklahoma
Nesbit
White Way Auto Co Promotes Free May Safety Inspections
Iowa dealers, in cooperation with the Iowa Safety Council and others, urge owners to get their cars checked for safety during May. Free inspections aim to ensure brakes lights windshields tires and wipers meet safety standards and reduce crash injuries and damages. The program promotes a blue and yellow safety sticker indicating the car is in safe operating condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Dunlap
Iowa Automobile Dealers Association
Morris Ver Meer
White Way Auto Company
Iowa Safety Council
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Iowa
Ver Meer
Second Lieutenant in the Artillery Commissioned
Pvt. Nesbit qualified for the course through written and physical tests and personal interviews before a board of officers. The process indicated he has the leadership capabilities required of a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Pvt
Nesbit
Soldiers Addresses and Home Visit Return
A list of service members with unit details and APO or Fort Leonard Wood assignments. One entry notes Pvt Donald Vander Linden visiting home folks in Pella over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur I
Newendorp
U. S
E.A.B
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Warren L. Vander Linden
U.S
R.C.T. Hdq
Haq
San Francisco
Calif
Donald D. Vander Linden
R. A
Combat Command A
6Th Armd
Ft. Leonard Wood
Donald
Pella
Memorial Day Activities Planned in Pella Community
Memorial Day events are outlined for Pella with grave decorations for departed veterans, a 1:30 pm parade, a Central Park service at 2:00 pm by Rev. C. F. Perron, and poppy sales on May 24. The post backs cerebral palsy fund drives and wishes for flowers to be brought to the Legion Hall by May 10. Nomination of 1952-53 officers will occur at the May 26 meeting as part of a broader Get Out and Vote campaign for June 2 elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard D. Ver Steeg
Legion Hall
E. Josephine Langerak
Janet van Gorp
Koffee Kletz
Dutch Inn
Pell
American Assocition of
University Women Thareday
Mary Williams
Younkers
Des Moines
Jordan Hall
Central
Central College
Sigma Tau del
Bill McMains
Oskaloosa
Ricaredo D. Demetillo
Philippines
University of Iowa
Pres
Margene Vlieger
Sheldon
Vice Press
Ath Lubbers
Sheboygan Falls
Wis
Sec
Una Rae Breen
Reasner
Treas
Peggy Leu
Pella
Sigma Tau Delta
Chronicle
Perron
van Veen-Van Hemert Legion
Sliary
Monument
Central Park
C. F. Perron
Iowa
Legion
John van Sant
Joyce
van , Veen-Van Hemert Executive Board
Local citizens urged to vote on June 2 in civic duty
Oren S. Van Niensal of Publications Crim. Legion Post No. 89 appeals to readers to exercise the privilege of voting. He urges citizens to participate to keep the United States strong and respectful of democratic process.
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Tes
Cif
Oren S. van Niensal
Crim
Legion Post No. 89
Warfarin Could Endanger Livestock and Children
The new rat poison warfarin can kill livestock if not handled carefully. Use bait boxes and keep them away from children and animals.
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Warfarin
Kill Leafy Spurge With 2 4D Of Town Weed Control
A report notes that a mixture of 2 4D and 2 4 5T is the most economical method to kill leafy spurge, a noxious weed found in most sections of town, according to local weed control guidance.
Thirty Three Central Students Accepting Teaching Positions
Dr. Walter De Kock and Miss Elna Grimjes of Central College report that 32 of 33 students have accepted teaching positions for the coming year. Placements span five states including Wisconsin Michigan Illinois and Massachusetts with seniors taking roles in science art special subjects economics and physical education across rural and town schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter de Kock
Elna Grimjes
Central College
Wisconsin
Michigan
Tlinois
Massachusetts
Claire Butin
Cedar
Jeanne Campbell Walstra
Oskaloosa
Patricia de Graff
Villisea
Betty den Hatog
Orange Cit
Betty de Vos
Knoxville
Jack Gibbons
Mingo
Bernice Huenink
Zeeland
Mich
Robert Kolk
Shirley Kool- East
Wisconsin Ruth Poly Four Fennette Ne Neordeay
Fragmentary OCR reads like a names list with unclear roles and an incomplete event. No clear date location organization or outcome is readable to form a coherent news item or action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Ruth Poly
Neordeay
Moni i
Colt . Allen
Parents Can Keep Child Interested In 4-H Club Work
The North Dakota State Leaders Council cites lack of parent cooperation as a major reason for non reenrollment in 4 H. Four parent types influence involvement: unconcerned over strict overindulgent and balanced. Active parental support through transport visits and encouragement greatly aids leaders and club success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
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Arslome
Corman
Lane Meniae
Lutheran Hospices
Moines
Martin Senstra
Independence’ St
Mi Grandia
Sohtet
Iowa State College
Beda Sanitarium
Denver
Colorado
C. V. Kuiper
Peter Neimeyer
Gerrit van Roekel
Tially
Mr. Neimeyer
John R. van Gorp
William Vander Beek
Alaska
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Pfe
Raymond van Dyk
Camp Rucker
Alabama
Eata
GR. van Dyk
Minnie Jelsma
Chevrolet
Connie
Mabel van Roekel
Ford
John F. van Zee
Ford Victoria
Garden Club
Marie Gaard
Leona Sadler
Elbert van Maanen
Simon Kooyman
Ft. Knox
Kentucky
Wallace
Bert Nibbelink
Washington Street
Gerrit Aalbers
Connie Vander Berg
Ralph Kuiper
Seattle
Washington
Vera de Vries
Lester Beck
Allie
John) Heerema
Tacoma
Dan D. Dieleman
Otley
Dielemans
Tacoma Drug Company
Heerema
Eureka
Nelly Bly
H Hoo
Jimmie van Zee
Norman Bennett
Bobby
Sammy Kaye Allen
Dennis van Zee
Kaye Bennett
Dixie Riggen
Jean van Zee
Patty Allen
Jim Bennett
Scott U-Need
Lamers Home
Methodist Circle
John McCuen
McCuen
Mr. McCuen
Newton
John Vander Leest
Oy V. F. W. Auxiliary
Sigma Tau
Leighton Happy Hearts
CLUB
Brom’s
Long’s
Edgar van Arkel
Lucille Kuyper
Veda de Haan
Charlotte Klyn
P. E
Fartha Ver
Kempkes
Americ
Harry van Wyk
Donald Metcalf
Pfe, Bernard van Wyk
Officers’ Training School
White Way Auto Co
Loran W. Vanden Dever
Lawrence J. Langstraat
Eng
Mcas el Toro
Santa Ana
Uci
Ea Oseer
Duces
Vander Wal
Franklin St
Aronmaster
Sunbeam Automatic
Sunbeam
Drese
Betty Lang
Donna Veenstra
Jo Ann Pals
Laverne
Jeanette Kalkwarf
Gilman
Donna Clark
Sigourney
Amy Jackson
Dorothy Heideman
Beaver Creek
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