Local Families Update From Nearby Towns and Rural Areas
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Geurts purchased the John Holdsworth property and will move soon. Eva Campbell suffered a heart attack and was taken to a New Sharon nursing home. Alice Shutts visited Newton with her sister Sadie Smith. S/Sgt Carrol Vander Wilt’s overseas deployment continues as family news arrives. Corp. Forrest Halbloom, wounded in Germany, and Lt. Paul Vos, Corp. Robert Sparks, and T/Sgt. Henry C. Terlouw were serving together. most have been wounded, Terlouw in good health when last wrote. Fred De Vin and Clarence Renaud visited Waterloo. Pvt. Frank Baarda received an honorable discharge and returned to Lynnville. Cpl. Vernon Ver Stovut was wounded in Palau and treated in a naval hospital. S/Sgt. Flos Steegt earned the Bronze Star in France and rests in Belgium. Juke Nikkel bought the Wilburn Van Wyk farm east of town. John W. Van Wyk bought Nikkel’s farm. Ward 27 services for Sparks were held. Grinnell-bound Ward 27 resident Lat firrnoon, a burial at Woodlawn. Vande Krol, daughter of Mrs. Harry Vande Krol, married Pvt. John M. Oskema with Rev. John Geels officiating at the Christian Reformed parsonage. reception at the bride’s home honored by many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aletta Terlouw
Lester Geurts
John Holdswort
Eva Campbell
New Sharon
Alice Shutts
Sadie Smith
Newton
Nder Wilt
Carrol Vander Wilt
Robert Sparks
Henry C. Terlouw
U.S. Army
T St. Terlouw
Case Wonk
Fred de Vin
Clarence Renaud
Waterloo
Frank Baarda
U. S. Army
Lynnville
Cpl
Vernon Ver Stovut
Gerrit Ver Steegt
Palau Island
Naval Hospital
S’set
Flos Steegt
France
Belgium
Germany
Juke Nikkel
Wilburn van Wyk
John W. van Wyk
Rock Island
Sury
Vande Krol
Harry Vande Krol
Pyt
John Mma
Orkema
Christian Reformed Parsonage
John Geels
Oney Arkema
and Mes
Harry Vande Krol and Sons
Cherence Brand
Florence
Paulina Vander Wilt
Anna Mae de Kock
Bertha Heemsbergen
Local Military Transfers and Community Events Recap
A list of service members and family events reflects transfers by Pvt. Arke ma to Fort Riley and Pvt. Arsema’s return. Edward Conn moves from Camp Gruber to Camp Hood. Local gatherings honor Corp. Alonzo Ver Ploeg on furlough from Fort Bliss. A Parent Teachers Association meeting at the school featured talks on Red Cross and music by the school quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kooistra
James Nikkel
Freeman van Gorp
John Arkema
Arsema
Fort Riley
Kansas
T. Edward Conn
Camp Gruber
Oklahoma
Camp Hood
Texas
Die Ver Moeg
Corp
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
Fort Bliss
Forest
Elton Ver Ploeg
Abert Rietveld
John W. Boat
J. E
Povger
Corp. Alond
G. Chadwi
Parent Teachers Association
Gladys Howell
Jerryni
Milo Vande Krol
Ed Vanenderen
Kenneth Briggs
Jerry Gorton
Tod
Lynnville
D. W. Wildman
C. C. Yi
Albert Renaud
Everett
Ben van Kanen
Dorothy
Darlene
Albert. Renaud
John W. Boot
Dick Ver Ploeg
Forest Ver Ploer
Albert Rietveld
Elton Ver Voge
Ver Ploeg
Harry Ver
Ploee
Alonto
Ploeg
Cluir
Jasper County
Visits and family gatherings in Rose Hill area
Rose Hill News lists visitors and family events from the area. Gysbert Van Enge renburg and Betty Jean of Prairie City visited at Art Vander Werff’s home Tuesday evening, with Mrs. Art Vander Werff accompanying them home. Several Newton residents, including Mrs. Alfred Parish and Mrs. Albert Verwers, spent Thursday at John Van Veen and John Vanden Berg homes. Anne Vink took Ippel brothers to Mercy Hospital Oska loosa Friday. Dick is in serious condition. Dewey Kaldenberg and children of Newton were guests Sunday evening at the Vanden Berg home. Evening callers included Art Vander Werff and Bert and Johnny Vander Werff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Vanden Berg
Gysbert van Engerenburg
Betty Jean
Prairie City
Art Vander Werff
Alfred Parish
Newton
Albert Verwers
Killduff
John van Veen
Merry Vanden Berge
John Vanden Berg
Anne Vink
Ippel Brothers
Charles Vander Kelk
John Vanden Baard
Peter Buwalda
Iowa City
Otley
Marion Aalbers
Roger
Hollandale
Minn
Aalbers
Aart Ustermarkt
Andrew Uitermarkt
Charles Vanderak
Dester
M I Moines
Duke Stoll
John de Leeuw
Monroe
Ira de Leeuw
Fitter
Bobbie
Cordell
California
Ma de Het
Rean Verwers
Walter van Doorland Aehters
Wanda Oskalaos Bran
Normanni
Daniee Arlene
Kenneth Bueno
Dawson Ray
Pella
William Vewers
Tonnie Jean
Cordell Keith
Darrene Rath
Marion Verne
Carroll Eugene
M Ann
Charle
der Kolk
Tunis Vonk
Melvin
Iuneh
Fifield News notes church, visits and gatherings
Rose Kuiken reports on local social happenings in Fifield. Mr and Mrs Walt Van Derland and children visited the Tom Bloodsworth home. The Home Project Club met at Mrs Arthur De Raad s. Attendees included Mrs Anne Beyer Monroe and Mrs Wm Rouw of Otle. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Kuiken
Walt. van Derland
Tom Bloodsworth
Home Project Club
Arthur de Raad
Anne Beyer
Monroe
Ter
Wm, Rouw
Otle
Mildred —Louwsma
Pella
Joyce Kuiken
Hhe Herman
G. Klyns
Tom Broadsworth
Chicago
Bert van Zee
C. J. Kuiken
Elma
Clarence
John Bloodsworth
Bryan Karr
Martha
Joyce
Red Rock
Soil Conservation
Luella Menninga
Leona Peternella
Cecilia van Zee
Delbert
Second Christian Reformed Church of
Des Moines
Mra Bloodaworth
Mra
E. H. Meinders
Connie June
Betty Dabin
Rosb Kuiken
C. J
Otley News Notes Recovering Son In Iowa City
Otley residents report panic tearing down the Piez Harp property and discuss town development. Mr and Mrs Marion Aalbers return from Minnesota. several local families and relatives are listed with visits, gatherings, and church activities. A daughter Linda Lu Nichols born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Nichols. Reynolds funeral held in Knox Village. Bible attendance prizes at Red Rock. many local names mentioned in social notes and visits.
Moon play directed by von Nov in Williamsburg
Cordova News High School staged Moon with Florence Bishop 1 Romantic 18 year old Crystal Dingeman and a large cast led by Becky, Wilma Mullins, and Dorothy Swann. The production, arranged by Miss Mary Crane, featured lighting by Bonnie Marshall and sound by Bob Porter. The action unfolds in the Marbury house parlor in Williamsburg Virginia with scenes spanning May through the following day. Produced by Ron Peterson and Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon
von Nov
Florence Bishop
Crystal Dingeman
Becky
Wilma Ann Mullins
Marburess
M Tea Kennedy
Tuey Mailing
Freda Poortings
Brenda
Lone Ballard
Dorothy Swann
Neeky
Betty Lou Ammer
Swann
Dorothy Dykstr
Sandra
Johnso
Miss Ladwiss
Hollywood Directon
Ron Peterson
Helen Jones
Effie Shannon
Freda Ballard
Daylan Cowden
Earl Kaldenbers
Dallas Neilson
Leroy Marshall
Keith Sloan
Danny Buckles
Bill Barber
Monroe
Des Moines
Della May Wilson
Lloyd Carter
Sarah Jane Harvey
Lborhood
Conservation Department
Catharine Hershey
Neal Heemstra
Joe Stevenson
Myrtle Stevenson
Twila van Hemert
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
John van Hemert
van Hemert
Melba
Dean van Haaften
Newton
Dwayne Sellers
Jennings Farm
New River Bridge
Peoria News Roundup Notices and Visitor Arrivals
Mrs Pony Bokhoven and son Robert Eugene left Monday evening for Tejas to stay with her husband in an army camp. Rev Raymond Han mourns the death of Mrs Han's father. Kilamazoo trip for Mr and Mrs Hann. Des Moines calls by Tibbeel and Mae Ruth Stwma. Leonard Monster and Vander family visit. Cecil Vander Molen and Sylvi Klyn wed at Otley. Couple now on Mrs Molen’s farm. Chris Vos and daughter return from Chicago. George Dear family back from Michigan. Lee Roose and family back for furlough to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Vane Molen
Pony Bokhoven
Robert Eugene
Tejas
Errit Bokhoven
Tony Hoven
Raymond H. Han
Tan
Hann
Kilamazoo
Mich
Mar Tibbeel
Mae Ruth
Des Moines
Leonard Monster
William Vander
Mayn Leon
Tillie Vander Molen
Cecil Vander Molen
Sylvi Klyn
Otley
Visser
Iowa
Klyn
Mal
George Dear
Allen
Michiigan
Lee Roose
Local Histories and Social Gatherings Highlight Leighton News
Community notes detail attendance at a Hist anniversary at Pella First Reformed Church, visits among Rempe and Van Zunk families, birthdays and anniversaries for Mrs. John Rempe of Pella, Rev and Mrs Cy Greenfield, and Everett Van Engelhoven. Social events include movie night by the Living Club, a wiener roast by Willing Workers, and relatives gathering across Oskaloosa and Pella. Several residents are noted traveling to Chicago and spending time with kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livin Club
John de Preng
Menhors
Mes
Cr.ford de Jong
Oskaloosa
He Veens
AL van Zunk
T. D. Reintema
QA van Zunk
John de Yor
HL. AL. Rempe
A. van Engelhoven
Oskaloos
Nvw
Everett van Engelhoven
Chicago
Willing Workers Society
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Centennial Circle and Oskaloosa Social Notes
Centerville style social items from Centennial Circle and Oskaloosa greetings. Families Van Ommen Van Zante De Goey De Jong Van Heukelem Vander Linden visited, hosted, or joined birthday and weekend gatherings. Pvt. Frank Westra entertained schoolchildren with a baseball game during recreation time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Vandehaar
Uimarkt
Dick van Ommen
Oskaloosa
Raymond van Zante
Ndia
Pella
Thelma de Goey
Cornie de
Reuben van Hemert
Louis van Heuke- Jom
Raymond Vander Linden
Oskiloosa
Frank Westra
William Kelderman
William Kelderman Sr
Lucille van Zante
Minnie Pell
Navigator's Islands once known as the Samoan name
The Samoan Islands were historically called the Navigator's Islands. To keep a poultry house dry all winter, walls and ceiling must be insulated to prevent moisture from condensing and forming frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry House
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Gearts
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East First Street
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Public Square
Otto van Speren
Col. J. T. van Zante
Elbert van Maanen
Rose Hill News
Fifield News
Otley News
Iehrist
Helen Karr
Arthur Nichols
Linda Lu
Mary Meadows
Gertra Voksbergen
Lois Reed
Nadine Reed
Rolla
Second Christian Reformed Church
Ellen Karr
Leon Palmer
Dean Stevenson
Knoxville
Fred Karr
Red
Rhine School
Don Derringer
Lily Rinehart
Lloyd Powers
Daugter Mildred
Lloy
Rey Karr
Mia
Calvin
Denzil
Myrtle
Jennst
Helen Louise
Clyde
Donald Balmer
Cordova
Peoria News
Leighton News
Connie de Goey
Dorotha
Rykie
Centennial
Henry van Roekel
Louis van Roekel
Tony de Jong
Ralph
Louis Ozinga
Abe Rempe
John Rempe
Cha Vander Beek
Patty
Wm. Kettleman
Valster
Overland Greyhound
Interstate
Centennial Circle
Adlertha
Vander Linden
John Korver
Towit
Township 78
Sully
City of
Premi
Jasper de Raad
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