Local Furloughs and Graduations Highlight Sully News
Pvt Roy Rateliff returns from Camp Hood Texas on an 18 day furlough. Andrew Van Rees leaves Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa. numerous locals including Terlouw and Gertsma families report military, hospital, and graduation updates. Baccalaureate and commencement services at Sully High and nearby churches feature sermons and choirs. A large class of 145 graduates includes Marie Ver Betty Arkema Lucille te Mancaret Van Quinten Zyletya and Jorry Gorton with several members entering armed forces. Miscellaneous social events, visits, and a baby’s funeral complete a bright wartime community record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arietta Terlonw
Roy Ratelif
Camp Hood
Texas
Fort, Meade
Maryland
Andrew van Rees
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Henry C. Terlouw
Eas
Ralph Terpstra
Jefferson Barracks
Sully
Alice Shutts
Sully Thigh School
Christian’ Reformed Church
John Geels
Vander Beek
First Reformed Church
Herbert van Wyk
Central Leer
Pella
Gerald van Genderen
A. Nelson
Delomar Shultz
Prin
Nel
Marie Ver
Betty Arkema
Lucille Te Mancaret
van Quinten
Zyletya
William Zylstray Jorry Gorton
E Macy
Wills van Sant
Roy Rateliff
Fiehtheradeps
Vinty Gorton
Last Price
da Mol
William Vonk
Las Margaret van Wyk
Loeille van Genderen
Elas
and Mes
Luke Vander Linden
Ale Vander Beek
Vander V Mr CO
Wayne Wild
Clarence Renaud
Vander Witt
Lynnvillaine
Ten van Kampen
Dorothy Mid ‘Darlene
Renaud
Muriel
Verian
Judy
Georgia
Marley Rena
Chesehone
Willd
Katherine Kooistra
Fran Schmidt
Ren van Dyk
Wis
Skiff Memorial Hospital
Newry
Connie Vander Zyl
Mer
Leighton News Highlights Local Society and Visits
Leighton society gatherings and social visits fill the week with a surprise shower for Miss Ross Onstine at Mrs Ri wer De Benger’s home and multiple neighborly calls. Members share gifts, contests, and refreshments as families visit relatives in nearby towns and schools close for a community picnic day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Priscilla Sisters Society
Ri Wer de Benger
Mise Ross
Ernest de Cook
Beulah Klein Sane
Rena
WH. Vander Linden
Howard Glendening
Richard
Linda
J. A.V Zuuk
G. P. Cook
M. M
Alin Curtis
Gerald Verstoneh
Ruth Easton
Larey
Phoenix
Arizona
Don de Prenger
Mayo General Hospital
Galesburg
Ilinois
Muriel Bawehman
Noel Abrams
Delta
Marion Tysseling
An Hasselman
Henry Sedrel
Wilma Rempe
Ellen
Pella
H. Rempe Sr
Pearl Flidstra
J. C. den Hartog
Tony de Jonge
Ralph
Wm. de Jong
Don de Pronger
Mary Ju
Jerry
Don
Charles Archer
Oskaloosa
R. S. Dufus
Charles Beintema
Art Verrips
Waukee
Everett
Washington
the Christian School
Washington State
Tracy News Highlights Local Happenings and Death
Cpl Eugene Koning spent the weekend around Tracy visiting family. Barbara Elaine Groenendyk, granddaughter of Ben and Luella Groenendyk, was born May 16 to Eldert and Luella Groenendyk. Clifford Groenendyk, son of Eldert and Luella, died May 18 at Mount Pleasant Iowa aged 26. funeral held at Tracy Christian Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Groenendyk
Cpl
Eugene Koning
Tracy
Ben Groenendyk
Arnold Beekhuizen
Eldert Groenendyk
Barbara Elaine
John Enghers
Great Lakes
John Henry Enghers
A. 8
Barracks
USNTC
Minois
Marion Vande Kieft
Henry Roozeboom
Pella
Tracy High School
Marion Roozeboom
John Schimmel
Peter Groenendyk
Clifford Groenendyk
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Centennial Circle Home Visits and Centennial School Closing
Centennial Circle families visited the Kelderman and De Wit households on Tuesday evening. Centennial School closed with a May 1 holiday marked by picnics, gifts for three bus mates, and awards for perfect attendance. A pheasant and sparrows were noted in nearby yards, with other neighbors visiting and school roles remaining active into next fall.
Cordova News notes school events and memorials
The Cordova News reports on local activities and people. Items include Red Rock Sunday School attendance of 74 with a two-team contest, alumni banquet plans for Monroe High School, and multiple visits and family updates across Monroe, Newton, Otley, and surrounding areas.
Peoria News cries of service and local visits abroad
Cpl Tee Roose from Pratt Kansas returns home for a few days with Mrs Roose and daughter before heading back to camp and an overseas call. Knoxville visitors include Mr and Mrs John Wester Camp. Helen Vos furloughs with her parents. sister Martha Vis teaches in Zuni New Mexico on vacation. The Rev Oliver Bulls of Austinville Iona visits. The Rev R I Haan and family travel to Grand Rapids Michigan for curatorium meetings. Raymond Haan receives a call to be pastor at Roseland Chicago Fourth Christian Reformed. Spoelstra kin celebrate C Spoelstra's birthday with relatives. Change of address Raymond Bennink Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Birthday greetings sought for Harold Petyerson and Harold Vander Hart. Cheer those in service with a card. Jake Van Hal family visits Spoelstra Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Tee Roose
Pratt
Kansas
Mra. Roose
John Westercamp
Knoxville
Helen Vos
John Vos
Martha Vis
Raymond H. Haan
Fourth Christian Reformed Church of
Roseland
Chicago
C. Spoelatra
Raymond Bennink
A. $. Company
U. S. Naval’ Training Center
Great Lakes
Minois
Harold Pethoven
Harold Vander Hart
Jake van Hal
Sully
Iowa
Spoelstra
Liberations Reach Monroe Families From German Camps
Monroe News reports several local families receiving word of sons freed from German prisoner camps. Messages came for Marion Hoagland, Clarence Vander Werff, and Blarley McDaniel, delivering Mother's Day and May 21 25 vacation Bible school plans at Monroe School. The Happy Helpers 4 E Club hosted mothers with contests, games, and plants. the June meeting will be at Harry Van Rockel's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Vriezelaary
Monroe
Enamps
Germany
Clarence Vander Werff
Dick Vander Werff
Ccanp
Laura Hoagland
Marion Hoagland
V. FP. McDaniel
Monroe School
Happy Helpers 4-E Club
Orval Marshall
Nonna Jean Schippers
Gmmes
Mes
Db. Birkenholtz
Wilma
Boyd Worth
Frances
Menry Peery
Elma
Paul Sehakel
Jane
Harry van Rockel
Betty
Welding
Bonnie
Patricia
Ernest’ Wagner
Fred Jonsma
John van Bualen
Prairie City
Grean Non
J. Rawards
Lawrence Edwards
Washington D. C
Sgt. Edwards
Clyde Wilson
Martha Viers
Jake Diekema
Roy Nolin
Harold Wagner
Helen McAnelly
Otley News Social Roundup and School Day Plans
Otley area residents share visits across families with Breens Vander Kolk and Snellers, Rietveld, Ustermark, and Kootwyk. George Ryke recovering from pneumonia. Gene Koon and Doris Jean travel to Ayrshire. Christian School Field Day set for Friday in Pella with speaker Rev Lica of Grand Rapids. Gerrit Vande Geest on ten day leave visits grandparents and relatives. diverse weekend gatherings noted across nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Vander Koll
Anne Breen
Ottumwa
John Breen
Lewis de Wild
Howard Wayne
Nea Fella
Charles Vander Kolk
Gerrit Davelaar
George Ryke
Rachel Rogaard
Jake Snellers
D. A. Rietveld
J. D. Rietveld
John Rietveld
D. D. Rietveld
Connie Kootwyk
Monroe
Andrew Ustermarkt
Christian School
Pella
Macood
Lica
G Rapids
Michigan
Gene Koon
Doris Jean
Ayrshire
Iowa
Max Wheel
Af Galeshore
Doa. Rietveld
Rk Carnahan
Doors
Nathan
Reasne
Max Carnahan
R Gerrit Vande Geest
Gerrit Vande Ceest
Leighton
Dick Mitermarkt
Runnells
Norman Robus
World War II era local notable notices and moves
Family updates include Mer and daughter Mikey returning to Rochester while Mr Tool undergoes treatments. St. Sgt. Carl W. Matherly receives a fourth Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for meritorious bombing of German installations. Keith Nielsen visits parents then travels to Los Angeles with his wife and Timmy. At Pella, Mr and Mrs R E Burton conduct business. 2nd Lt. Donald W H Horwehe, U S Marines, wounded in Okinawa. Ernest De Geus and family host Des Moines relatives. Corne Klootwyk home.
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Bough
Mer Litte
Mikey
Rochester
Tool
St. Spt
Carl W. Matherly
Hull
987
Germany
Keith Nielsen
Magnus. Neilsen
Timmy
Los Angeles
Calif
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Tesday
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Orville Vander Wilt
John Vande Krol
Clarence Renand
Lynnville High School
Virgil
Kooistra
Bernard Kooistra
Hame
Mary Lois Schmidt
Harold Vande Krol
Glen Vande Krol
Walt
Migs Gretin Meppelink
Herman Meppelink
Jake Meer
Gerrit
Ver Steeht
Ray Hoksbergen
Lawrence Wayaman
Ray Landwick
Lloyd Ludwick
Haly
Neal Vander Wilt
Marry Vande Krol
Leslie Vanderal
Myedehy Vande Krol
Russell Vande Krol
Gourt Vande Krol
Cle Vander Ramp
Francis Schmidt
Norma and
Barbava
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Willing van Wek
Vernon
Vans Wyk
Denny Meredith
Wayne Zesers
Connie
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Darrell Brand
Vid Fones
Tashrt Vande Krol
Lary
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Hanetee
Dr. C. I. Fox
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Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer and
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Nellie D. HH
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J. J. Sybenga
M.D
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Crass Hereford Associations
Wisdom Hereford Ranch
Mr. Wisdom
Rupert K
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Hom
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Redmondson Park
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Allen Rempe
Mare Iin van Zee
Wayne Keller
Mary Tou Hoelstraermarkt
Orle de Brain
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Harry de Will
Glenn van Houkelam
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Roselle Petersmi
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Miss Thelma
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Templeton
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Neal Stanton
Neal
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Howard Crozier
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Otley
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Seuest M
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G of
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Marcine
IT. W. Vriezelaar
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Lester
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Anna M. Vander Molen
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Okinawa
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U.S. Navy
Cave
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Des Moines
Cornie Klootwyk
Lautenbach & Ver Dught
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