Charivari gathering at Abe Rempe home charms neighbors
A pleasant charivari party occurred on Wednesday evening at the Abe Rempe home. Neighbors including Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Rempe and the newlyweds were hosted with many attendees listed among local families and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Rempe
Wilbur Rempe
Allen
Wilbur de Bruin
Ray de Reus
Darrell
Arthur Me
Gerrit
Versus
Marcia
Vivian
Valster
Louis Heukelom
Community notes from Rempe home week gathering
The report lists numerous local residents visiting and hosting events in the Rempe home and nearby households on Wednesdays and Thursdays, including Van Zante Mre, De Root, Van Engelhoven of Oskaloosa, Veldhuizen, Vinx Henkelom, and Van Henkelom families. It mentions a birthday supper for Ralph Gen De Jone, a party with an angel food cake, and a Halloween masquerade at Centennial school with games and a teacher assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Gen de Jone
Tony Devene
Cdr. van Henkelom
Clarence
Enghors
Eileen
Henkelom
Karen I Ronald
Louis Henin
Kempe
John Kempe
Pella
Wilbur Defruin
Centennial Sehool
Peoria News and area visitors and local arrivals
Local notes report visitors from Minnesota to Peoria and surrounding families enjoying gatherings. Several residents travel to Nebraska and Michigan for family visits and hospital updates. A Raymond area home incident is noted along with church social events and a birthday greeting. Military mentions include a service member's leave and a note correcting a previous location.
Community News Highlights From Sully Area Events
Sully area notes include births at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa, family visits across Clinton Kellogg and Grinnell, and social gatherings. The DeVerne Renaud family welcomed a boy Jerry Leo, while Mrs Norma Roorda is noted among the mothers. Many locals attend showers, church events, and Sunday visits with relatives, reflecting a bustling domestic calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avette Terlous
Henry
Willemsen
Wayne Henry
Hort
Jennie Meppelink
Tyrt Holdsworth
Killdull
Will Baaydu
Corp
Doe Smith
Clinton
Hattie Smith
Vinuden Beri
Oshill
Tuath
Kate Kooistra
Wilburn van Wyk
Will van Tomas Munn
Town
Raymond I
Burlington
C. D
Eldridge
M. Fred Willemsen
John, Terlouw
Wilburn, van Wyk
Wm. van Wyk
Robert Baer
Ladies Aid
Community Church
Fred de Vries
Walton Conover
Will Vos
Adam Kling
Andrew Gertsma
George Keine
Peter Rozendaal
Charlie Roten
Frank Sparks
Louie Shutts
C. B. Welle
Wayne Wildman
Ollie Wisgerhot
James Ms Meckin
Ernie Elscott
Francis Shutts
Mary
Carol
Kenneth Shutts
C. de Pronger
Carl de Pronger
Grinnell
Kate Koolstra
M Estherville
Otley News Updates and Local Family Notes
Otley News reports slowly improving health of a local resident and notes various visits. Clyde Riehabaugh of Des Moines visited at a home with head of the household. Connie Doe of Knoxville spent the weekend in the local area. Wm. Vitermarkt visited his parents Thursday. Carnahan and family visited the parents, Pvt. Carnahan furloughed from Texas plans to report to Maryland camp. A large crowd attended the Hay of the Dorcas Society despite rain. John Vanden Woed and family attended Mes Park’s funeral in Pet. John Vanden 0. Iowa City trip. husband Peter alda at bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Sostayma
Town City
Clyde Riehabaugh
Des Moines
Ohn
den Baard
Cam Furday
Connie Doe
Knoxville
Pallocum
Wm. Vitermarkt
Andrew Vitermarkt
Clark Carnahan
Mark Carahan
Carnahan
Texas
Maryland
Doreas Society
John Vandenwoed
Mesan Park
John Vanden
Iowa City
Peter Ruwalda
Peter Alda
Cordova News Roundup From Friday and Saturday Events
Mrs Roy Karr reports visits from Shilling of Imogene and relatives planning a Friday bus trip. Funds from a food sale in Oskville and a chicken supper at Red Rock. Building needs led to delaying a larger stove until after the war. Amey Waarhuizen helps with corn for Gus Walker as harvests rise. Monroe Pep Club won ticket sales at the schoolhouse. Schools enjoy Friday as teachers attend a Des Moines meeting. Bart Klyn built a new corn crib. Pheasant hunting yields vary with some limits. A Dunreath 4 H club forms led by Mrs Boyd Perkey with officers and monthly meetings. first session soon and roller skating on November 16 at Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Karr
Imogene
Brothe
Soxville
Red Rock
Amey Waarhuizen
Monroe Pep Chub
Aen
Des Moines
Bart Klyn
Bill van Genderen
Dunreath
Boyd Perkey
Edith Wheatcraft Hemer
I 'T Club
Jennie Jo Williamson
Betty Clark
Wanda Clark
Jean Nichols
Dorothy Reed
Pella
Monroe News Notes Missing in Action And War Losses
Monroe Illinois era items report son Clarence Vander Werf missing in action after months with an infantry unit in Tal. another son Lieut Hazel Vander Werf stationed in India. Cadet Nurse Miss Mary Wittme and Mrs Wittmer noted. obituaries, local offices filled, and residents visiting kin. Events include church services and Burnett family notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omts
W. Vriezelaar
Dick Vander Wi
U War Department
Morntime
Clarence
Tal
Vani Werfs
Hazel Vander Werf
India
Mix
George No 1En
George Larsen
Tarsin
Ed Parse
Grinnell
Cand Virth
Heddy
Ida Rf
Ross Neilsen
Hollywaint Beach
Florida
Mes
Nethen
Mansyus Neilsen
Fiavview
John Morton
Clement
G. Roorda
Herat ‘Tninstra
Oskaloosa
Lewis Tuinstra
Tuinstra
Davely
Maps Moriruc
Elizabeth Rane
Plas
Win Mongos
R.A. Lyons
Mes d W. Lecrand
Pearl Kanenk
Aretas
Fred
Bert
Ros Kane
Methodist
Clara Kling
Monroe
Ladies of Leighton Hold Meeting and Socials
The Leighton news notes a Thursday afternoon Ladies meeting led by Mrs EP De Cook with devotions and a mission study led by Mrs C Kroseman assisted by Mrs Wai Van Houkelom. About 95 members from Pella attended. Numerous visits and social events follow, including showers and gatherings at various homes with guests from Pensylvania Georgetown Colorado and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EP. de Cook
Allison
Vw Berg
Pensylvania
Ross Randall
Georgetown
Colorado
Kate Buller Town
Queen Day
Pellac
A. van Engrelen
M. Kempe
Rempe
Abe Kempe
Howard Glenden Hinge
Moline
IW. Vander Linden
Berdena Sehut
Prairie City
Herman Meppelink
Evert van Engelenhoven
A. van Engelenhoven
Yelle de Done
Corie de Jong
Wm. van Haafien
M. M. de Reus
Howard Roland
Rose Hill
Vern Baughman
June de Zwarte
Extellene Visser
Margaret de Wild
Virginia Clark
Mixa Clarice Rempe
Alice Bawalda
Mary Esther van Hauften
Gene, Sedrel
Michael Eugene
Tracy
Henry Sedrel
R. C. Banister
Robert Widdel
Jamesville
Robert Banister
Waterloo
Frank van Haaften
Rex Parson
Rockford
Ill
Burk Beintema
Burk Beintema Home, Rev. and Mrs. C. de Brain
Tindivinian, India
Nh Martoy de
Summit News Highlights Halloween Mask Contest and Local Visits
Summit School pupils enjoyed a Halloween mask contest with Tint on Hal loween. Mrs. Lo Ves and Mrs. Sant Potting hosted dinner guests from Pelt. Des Moines visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Little, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Vander Ploeg, and Neal Heemst. Parish and community members attended reunions and social visits in Otley, Prairie City, and Des Moines, with United Service Women assisting voters at the Otley polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit School
Walter van Doorninck
Wilt Mae
Neal Heemst
Des Moines
Ellin
Soils Survey on 32 Mahaska Farms Detailed
Soil survey work in Mahaska County reports 32 farms in Penn and Monroe townships under direction of Sanford Smith. The survey uses aerial photography to map soil types slopes and erosion across each farm with headquarters at Sigourney. The project aims to aid farm conservation planning carried out by the district technicians later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska County
Sanford
Smith
Osta View
Heco Joes Herald
Monroe Town
Averyre
Enel Farm
Sigourney
New Plan Speeds Prisoners Mail Through Swiss Red Cross
Families of American prisoners of war in Germany can now mail letters immediately after capture. The Army Provost Marshal General announced that letters may be sent via the International Red Cross Directory Service, Geneva, care of the International Red Cross, once the prisoner is reported. Packages follow per parcel allotment after location notification. Hollywood studios employ 20,000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
William D. Impfert
Prioner of War
Pella Red Cros
Internation Cross
Switzerland
Post Office
van Sittert
United States
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Centennial Circle
Joan Vandehaar
LUS
Gearts
Iowa
Carl R. Vorhies
Marion County
Bussey, Lowa
Standard Ltd
M. Cash
Efetin
Hides
Farmers Union
Franklin Street
Peoria News
Anna Vander Molen
Peter Dahm
Minnesota
da Ohn Vos
Steve Nibbelink
Beter Stursma
Clar Vos
Nebraska
Clark Vos
Ence Vos
Alvin Lee Hoksbergen
Raymond
Taintor
Boter Franie
Mel
Casey
Boerelyn
Peoria
Richard Veenstra
Varian
Oite
Ben Vander Melen
Sylvia Kiya
Tillie Ander Melen
Ceder Melen
Mella
Grorysen
Cutlervill Michigan
Dun
Bernard Kooistra
Clarence Renaud
Roberta Main
Moxicon
Gerri
Joe Nikkel
Transh
Hernan de Penning
Milo Kruseman
Mr van Wyh
Rudy
Shan
Mr Delmar
Kirst Clas
Gene Ratelie
Navy
Chaimchter
Verne Rateelit
Henry Nikkel
Ern
Memorial Hospital
Sully News
Otley News
Cordova
Monroe News
J. A. van Zuuk
Aye
Edna Goemaat
Helton
Faddyville
Jesse Matix
D. A. van Zuuk
Gerald Versteo
Leighton News
J. J. Carroll
Better Business Committee
Summit News
Mahaska
Smi
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
Red Cross
Studis
Colfax Sales Company
Bell and Clippinger, Owners
First National Bank of
Colfax
Sale
Earl Shields
Auelon
Highway 137
Jersey
Mrs.Ralph Moffet & Son
C. Reed
Tom Brown
Urry
New Sharon
Montezuma
John Deere
Seaman
White Rock
Cattli
Jet
Frank Maudlin
A. J. Kutch
Taintor Savings Bank
Vander Zyl’s Coal Yard
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