Our Men in Military Service Kenneth B Van Maanen
Pvt Kenneth B Van Maanen son of Mr and Mrs C Van Maanen left for April. He was sent to Fort Sill then to Maryland. He lived on a farm with Mrs Van Maanen who stays with her parents Mr and Mrs IH M Kempe of Leighton. Address: Pvt Kenneth L Van Maanen US 55094488 Co C 1 Bn 8th Plt 2131 St ASU MRTC Fort Meade Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth B. van Maanen
C. van Maanen
Kenneth
Fort Sill
Maryland
van Maanen
IH. M. Kempe
Leighton
Pvt Leonard Pol Enjoyed Furlough
Pvt Leonard P Pol of Fort Leonard Wood Missouri enjoyed a weekend furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Peter Pol Otley and Betty Ann Van Der Linden Harvey. He had been in the hospital a week and is back with his company for training. He thanks everyone who sent cards and letters. His address is Pvt Leonard P Pol U S 56094452 Co A 6th Qm Bn CCR 6th Armored Fort Leonard Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard P. Pol
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Peter Pol
Otley
Betty Ann van der Linden
Harvey
Leonard
Pvt
U.S
Co. A
6Th Qm. Bn. C.C.R. 6Th Armored
Fort Leonard, Missouri
Soldiers' Addresses and Units Listed for Postal Purposes
Pvt. Eugene Den Hartog BHODE449 Co. G 2nd Ord. Org. Bn at Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland. Pvt. Galen Dykhuis 65094909 Bury. D 231 AFA BN 6th Armored Division Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Abraham J Nunnikhoven Company L c/o Postmaster Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene den Hartog
Galen Dykhuis
U. S
Bury
AFA
6Th Armd
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
Abraham J
Nunnikhoven Company
L. c/o
Francisco
California
Central College Class Reunions Planned for June 2
Central College classes from 1901 to 1946 will reunite on Saturday, June 2, at Second Reformed Church parlors. A luncheon by the Aid Society follows at noon. Interest is high as alumni compete to outpace both rivals and their own five year-old records. reservations are due by Tuesday, May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Second Reformed Church
Aid Society of the Church
Town Fish And Fishing Second Edition Planned
The State Conservation Commission announces a second 10 000 edition of Town Fish And Fishing. On press by June 16 and 248 pages clothbound with 24 color plates and 74 black and white photos. Authors James Harlan Everett B Speaker. Price 2.00 postpaid from State Creation Commission Des Moines Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
Towa
Maynard Revee
Jim Sherman
James 2 Harlan
Conservation Command
Everett B. Speaker
East 7Th and
Court
Des Moines
Tickets scarce for Central College commencement at Douwstra Chapel
Central College plans a ticket only Monday morning commencement at 1:00 in Douwstra Chapel due to crowd size. A limited number of tickets will be available for friends of the college with distribution by order of request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Douwstr
Douwstra
Memorial Day Observance Planned by Vets at Pella
Memorial Day program in Pella includes 1 pm assembly at Memorial Building, 1:30 pm parade to Central Park, a 1:45 pm service at GAR Monument, and a 2 pm band and address events. Veterans groups, Auxiliary, and local schools urged to attend. donations of flowers requested for grave decoration. Korean War context noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Legion
Don Douwstra
Central Park
Legion Post
United States
Pella Memorial Building
Harry L. Anderson Legion Post
Oskaloosa
Towa
Bymerican Legion Band of
Anderson Legion Post
Henry EB. Kuyper
Memorial Building
Washingtontreet
Main Street
GAR
C.B. Caldwell
Oskaloosa Legion Band
Gar. Nt
van Veen-Van Hemert Legion
Re Perron
van Veen-Van He Anderson Legion
Oren S. van Niewaal
Russell Decker
Ames Legion Post
Ames
Iona
Robert W. Lane
Yaunieath
Oren
van Naa Ea
Society Notes On Tulip Time Courtesy Luncheon
Mrs MLC Van Gorp state president of the Anvets Auxiliary hosted a courtesy luncheon during Tulip Time for state officers. Attendees included members from Mason City Water Wellsburg Mediapolis Des Moines Adel and Otley among others. Dex Moines group representatives also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlc. van Gorp
Anvets' Auxiliary
Mason City
Water Wellsburg
Mediapolis
Des Moines
Adel
Otley
Seve Amvets
Dex Moines
Amvet Auxiliary Holds Meeting and Installs Officers
The Amvet Auxiliary met at president Mrs. John S. Van den Berg's home last Tuesday with strong attendance for initiations. Plans for Tulip Time and the cancer drive led by Mrs. Donald Van Gorp were outlined. Letters from servicemen thanked the auxiliary for gift boxes, and Carl Vogelaar was installed as the new year’s slate of officers by Wilma Rempe. The group voted to move meetings from the third to the third Thursday to boost attendance. Refreshments and a social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvet
John S. Vanden Berg
Tulip
Donald van Gorp
Servicw
Carl Vogelaar
Wilma Rempe
Personal Service Prices to Be Posted With OPS by June 15
Des Moines CPS director A. D. Loveland announced that thousands of town business places offering personal services must post ceiling prices by June 15. The scope includes barbers, beauticians, auto and appliance repairs, laundries, dry cleaners, tailors, shoe repairs, parking lots, gas stations, banking fees, bowling, rinks, golf, and amusement park admissions. A filing with OPS is also required by June 15 to aid enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. d. Loveland
Des Moines
CPS
Loveland
Oskaloosa Herald Wins Second in National Press Contest
The Oskaloosa Herald earned second place in the Inland Daily Press association public relations contest for its Centennial observance in July 1950. A. K. Walling and C. L. Walling attended the Chicago ceremony, accepting the award at the spring meeting of the association at the Congo Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa Herald
Nat
Inland Daily Press Association
Chicago
Herald
A. K. Walling
C. L. Walling
The
Association
Congo Hotel
Lively Cub Pack Meeting at Legion Hall Monday Night
Lively Cub Pack met at Legion Hall Monday night with a showcase of crafts and ivy plant displays. The event featured a charter presentation by Jay Collins and honors for Scouts, with various merit and achievement awards announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Pe Petla
James
Jay Collins
Sront Chwan
Marion County
Special Film at Baptist Church Tomorrow Evening
A special film titled The Missinse Christian will be shown at the Baptist Church tomorrow evening at 8:00. The Christian Businessmen's Committee of Oskaloosa will present the program in Della with a special quartet singing seven numbers. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Christian High
First
Christian Reformed Church
Dorell Ustermarkt
Zelda Jansen
Ednabel Ver Meer
Letha Vande Voort
Marilyn Groenendyk
Geneva Kloostra
Elizabeth Rus
Betty Vanden Brink
Lawrence Borat
Joan van Zemeren
Shirlene Brink
Bertha Zylstra
Anna Mae de Vries
Marilyn Stursma
Alberdeen Gritters
Gertrude van Soelen
Alberta Lourens
Gelmar Andrings
Gertrude de Vriesen
Dorothy Rus
Janice Ver Meer
Christina Vande Voort
Marion Klyn
Ernest Louwam
Toprow
Aston Roose
Harlan Nieuwama
Frank Gritters
Mai Ieleman
Marvin Klyn
Jay Kuiper
Baptist Church
Christian, Businessmen's Committee of
Oskaloosa
Della
Graduate Tonight Class Day Recalls 1951 Exercises
In 1971 a reunion plan drew many former classmates from the 1951 group. Letters and telegrams conveyed regrets as members shared memories. The program featured solos by Lou Ann Le Cocq and Phyllis Hasselman, readings by Judi Allen, a poem, song by Vincent Duffy, a quartet, and instrumental numbers. Dorothy Toom read the prophecy, Marilla Vander Meulen delivered the farewell, and Jerry De Prenger directed as master of ceremonies. The recessional closed a memorable gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Ann le Cocq
Phyllis Hasselman
Judi Allen
Vincent
Duffy
Mocking Bird
Dorothy Toom
Marilla Vander Meulen
Jerry de Prenger
Tulip Show at Legion Hall Draws Huge Turnout
Hundreds scanned in and out at the Legion Hall during Tulip Time as displays of tulip blooms impressed visitors. Winners included Van Zante, Maanen, and Ver Steeg, with several high school entrants earning ribbons. The committee thanked all participants and invited suggestions for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Sean
Ieres
Peter HL van Zante
Iat
Maanen
Seco Bark Wanner
Hibben
Van
Aret
Steeg
Ly Thoeren
William van
Peter He van
Ed Cook Phose
Ebert van Muaanen
Gary Vogelaar
Melvin
Zante
Central Placed 9th in Dubuque Conference Meet
Central's track team had four qualifiers reach the conference final in Dubuque East. Bob Gibson, a Canadian junior, placed 2nd in the 880 yards with 208.2 time, Ver non Stewart of Oskaloosa vaulted 11 feet to tie for third, Glenn Straatsma from Sioux Center ran two miles in 9:40 to take fourth, and Bob Ellsworth claimed fourth in the low hurdles with 26.7. Dubuque University led the meet as Iowa colleges competed. Central finished ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Dubuque East
Bob Gibson
Canada
Vernon Stewart
Oskaloosa
Glenn Straatsma
Joux Center
Bob
Ellsworth
Dubuque University
Iowa
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Leonard Pol
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Memorial Garden
Gill Studio
Pella Christian High School
O.P.S
CPR-34
Vera’s Beauty Shop
East Franklin
S&h
Grnder Price
University of Missouris
Hoovenakker
Larry Gyoot
Beres
Court of Honan
Spe
Duane Dy Koek
Duane Alu
P. H. van Zante
Elbert van Maanen
Kasery Gana
Elbert van Maaner
Comptes An Barver
Art Klein
Peter J. van Zante
al Cos Pella Mish Scheol
Dubuque
Chick Ausherman
Deltox
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