Local News: Hospital Dismissals and Visits Mentioned
Mrs Anthony Ver Mee Leighton left Merey Oskal after receiving medical care. Mrs Dirk Weyers was dismissed from Merey Hospital after treatment. Miss Titie Van der Molen was discharged from Mahaska Hospital Ookgdovea after major surgery May 12. Miss Georgia Van Gorkum had a tonsil removal at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Friday. Mr and Mrs Alfred Vander Werf welcomed a baby boy at hospital Os kaloosi1 May 23. Mr and Mrs Lee Kester of Philadelphia visited George Ver Steeg family in Pella before their trip home. The Kesters will pick up their son Lee who finished his junior year at Central Call. Mr and Mrs William Black returned to Chicago after visiting Karl Blick home and plan Milwaukee visit before returning to Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Ver Mee Leighton
Merey
Oskal
Dirk Weyers
Titie van der Molen
Mahaska Hospital
Ookgdovea
Georgia van Gorkum
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Alfred Vander Werf
Near
Reasnur
Oskaloosi
Lee Kester
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
George Ver Steeg
F Day
Kest
Pella
Lee
Central Call
Younge Kester
Ver Steens
Yes
William Black
Karl Blick
Chicago
Will
Milwaukee
Fred Bosveld
Thur Yard
Fred
Germany
Wiesbaden
Lee M. Henry
Allen Lee
Patricia
Towa Falls
Lawa
Anne de Neef
McQuade
Towa Fall
Minnie Rillihan
Will Creighton
Des Moines
Paul Thomassen
Washington
Iowa
Mae Thomassen
Sunda
Morace Kneer
New York
Art Bruinckool
John Harvey
Harry Renaud
Spirit Lake
Renaud
H. A. Easton
Harry Jr
Phoenix
Arizona
G. L. Rysdam
Jack
Maggie Brom
Kilduff
Inlaw
Frank Brom
Jacob Brom
Jan
Lake Mills
M. T. Paardekooper
Various visitors and social events bloom in county area
A long list of visiting relatives and friends fills county notes from Vancouver to Des Moines. Residents host and travel for Memorial Day gatherings, college visits, and family reunions, with many names and places including Sunnyside, Kinnell College, Spirit Lake, and Seattle mentioned for extended visits and greetings.
Town Crier Musings Mention Local Figures and Birthdays
A noisy town column recalls Bill Strickland former Central College athletic director now a physician in Omaha. It praises Dan Meulpolder for Netherland Relief, notes a birthday for Eileen, and mentions Dr. Le M. Henry of Town Falls delivering a beef roast and other casual gossip from local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Strickland
Central College
Omaha
Dan Meulpolder
Dan
Credi
Nicodemus Vander Tycot
Memorial Day Musings on Garlic Contests and Honoring the Fallen
Fragmentary notes recall a garlic growing contest judged by Tam and Arnold Johnson with a fall deadline. Memorial Day reflections cite General John Logan’s 1865 prologue and a patriotic poem about sacrifice and freedom. The text blends contest chatter with commemorative verses and names A Nielsen and Jed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Johnson
Tam
John Logan
Fire Gutted Gifford Store At Lynnville
The A. T. Gifford furniture store and undertaking park were destroyed by fire discovered at 9 oclock Thursday evening May 24. Mrs Walter Rateliff reported the blaze as Grinnell Newton and New Sharon firemen fought to prevent spread to the telephone office beauty shop and adjacent buildings. Only a table chairs and small items were saved. The loss is partly covered by insurance. This was the third Lynnville fire since January following the Jack Sprat store restaurant and a motion picture house blaze. The Giffords home was destroyed by fire three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Gifford
Walter Rateliff
Grinnell
Newton
New Sharon
Insula
Lynnville
Jack Sprat
Giffords
Oskaloosa Herald
Ask Iowa Towns To Gather Local Historical Facts
Des Moines Iowa centennial officials urged local and county groups to research the origins of city and town names as a lasting contribution to Iowa history. Edith W McElroy Iowa Centennial committee secretary noted gathering such data now is easier while early pioneers remain in their home communities. A Dubuque County example shows 13 of 37 towns listed derive their names from local communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Centennial Headquarters
Edith W. McElroy
Iowa Centennial Committee
Dubuque County
Names of early Dubuque County settlers reveal origins
Five Dubuque County towns bear bear names with religious roots. The survey shows many towns named after European homes of settlers, traits, or notable figures. Dubuque County and city honor Julien Dubuque, who received land grants when Iowa was under Spanish rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque County
Julien Dubuque
Iowaland
Louisiana
Civil Service Examinations Open for Forester and Range Conservationist
The Civil Service Commission announced exams for probational appointments in Forester and Range Conservationist roles across the United States, mainly in agriculture. Applicants must pass a written test and show coursework in relevant subjects. seniors may apply if courses finish by December 31, 1946. Closing date is June 6, 1946, with Card 6000-AB due in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Department of Agriculture
Department of the Interior
United States
Commission
Washington
Post Office
Civil Service Regional
United States Civil Service Commission
D. C
Two Park Areas To Be Dedicated During The Year
The Governor Tuens house at Towa City will be dedicated this fall as a historic monument by the State Conservation Commission with period furnishings on public display. The ML Le Hutton memorial tract in Ledges ate will also be dedicated this fall, featuring Sunset Point overlook and a monument to honor the commission’s first state conservation chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Tuens
Towa City
Towa
Iowa University
State Conservation Commission
ML le Hutton
Ledges Ate
Sunset Point
News from the Home for the Aged Gatherings and Illnesses
Residents and families visited at the Home for the Aged including Mrs. Peter Pippel and Mrs. Heeren with several others from Ne Leask Otley Prairie City and Os kalooosa. Mrs Henry Postma returned from hospital and illnesses include asthma sore throat and other ailments among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bos
Peter Pippel
Rey
Heeren
Ne- Leask
John Root
2 City
W. Nolen
Gos van Wyk
Ewry van Rees
Arie de Hood
Deter Vos
Henry V
John den
Avie Klein
Sam Dena
C. den Hi
Viansen
Ruth Fooma
Johman
Gerrit
de Ted
John den J.P. Klein
Fennema
Magsie van Houweling
R. van Raalen
Arie de Bruin
Nick de Ronde
Gosmin
Ren Jan
Neal de Ronde
Robert Lee
Delos Vanden Berg
William den Haris
Gertie Plender
Henry Postma
City University Hospital
G. Bosma
M. van Gorp
Nancy Heemstra
Robert van Essen
Albert Hiemstra
Prairie City
Funeral in Manrico for Frank Popma and missionary Sarella Te Winkle
A funeral in Manrico, Iowa honored Frank Popma and missionary Sarella Te Winkle from India. Rev and Mrs Stoge officiated. attendees included church members and local residents paying respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manrico
Iowa
Frank Popma
Sarella ‘Te Winkle
India
Stoge
Nebraskans Named in Local Social Notes
A fragmentary social column mentions man and Rev. and Mrs. from Nebraska and Mr. and Mrs. G. Gosselink, with references to Mr. Heeren and Mrs. John Slink of Dew and Maines. The readable text provides partial names and relationships without clear events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Nebraska
A Heeren
Johnslink
Dew, Maines
G. Gosselink
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. M. Frush
Lautenbach & Verought
Jim van Hemert
Marion County
Bernie Menninga
John N. Vander Linden
Our
Main and
Franklin Streets
van Sittert’s
Menninga
Vander Linden
Complete Insurance Service
Pella, Iowa
Colfax Sales Company
Bell and Clippinger
First National Bank of
Colfax
Sale
Earl Shields
Mrs. Willis
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canada
C. We Ver Dught
Willis
Nannie Ma
J. K. Hime
Don’ Schafer
Sunnyside
Tall Corn Council
C2 Buerkens
Roy Andewes
George Ver Stee
Harold Nehre
Mason Ole
Federated Won
Poweshick
Kinnell College
Carl van der Ploeg
Jerry Schwab
Harlan
Ttl
Iowa Universit
Down
Eileen
le M. Henry
Town Falls
Yarlie Enthus
Mrs. Henry
A. Nielsen
Jed Thei
Gifford
Civil Service
Dr. C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
Phone NO
Cunningham
Gora
Ford
CPA
Farmers Union Cooperative
Iny
Paul Cunningham
Congress
W. B. Rismre
Vander Linden Drug
Lacey Hotel
Ss. Kooyman
Rolscreen Company
Dan Campbell
Klenzer
Mrs. Stewart
George Washington Tobacco
Texas
Whiting, Ib
Hides
Farmers Union
Franklin Street
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