Obituaries and community notices from Monroe and nearby towns
Mrs Louisa Botsford four died at her Monroe home on Wednesday. Funeral at Baptist Church at one with Rev J M Carlson, burial in Mingo. Mrs Roy Lutz fifty four died Monday at Skiff Memorial Newton. funeral Thursday at Crumpacker with Rev F J Cline. Mrs Dan Roush of Percy died Wednesday at home. funeral Friday with Rev MacDonald of Des Moines. Mrs Sam Martin taught poultry lesson to Fairview homemakers. attendees listed. Romans family trip to Seattle after illness. Wedding of Miss Marjorie McFarland and Stephen Johnson in Des Moines on November 17. Rural Jasper county directors meet November 6 in Newton. speaker Miss Jessie Parker. A. L. Halsey closing sale attended. Phister Corn salesmen meeting in Monroe. Mrs Morgan Carter moving to Des Moines. Linda Beth Young two-week-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Young died in Des Moines. Funeral at Crumpacker with Rev J M Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Botsford
Monroe
Baptist Church
J. M. Carlson
Mingo
Roy Lutz
Skiff Memorial Hospital
Newton
Crumpacker Funeral Home
F. J. Cline
Dunreath
Dan Roush
Percy
Roush
Rev. MacDonald
Des Moines
Sam Martin
Fairview Township
Chas. Comey
Mesdames W. B. Shaw
John den Otter
Ulirie Clevenger Ballard
F. Whitted
C. Come
Romans
Bond Romans
Seattle
Washington
Marjorie McFarland
Stephen
Johnson
Park Avnue Presbyterian Church
D. Moines
Wadding
MacFarland
Dorothy McFarland
Frank Johnson
Jasper County
Jessie Parker
Methodist Church
A. R. Vander Ploeg
A. L. Halsey
Phister Corn
Mahaska
Marion County
Orcutt Corn Co
C. van Houwelingen
Oskaloosa
Charlie Zylstra
Leighton
Roy van Heukelem
New Sharon
A. M. Hull
George Basset
Knoxville
John Ver Ploer
Pella
Arthur D. Vriezelaar
Henry Hulleman
Morgan Carter
Linda Beth
Howard Young
Dwight
Community notices mark a day of gatherings and祝 births
Mrs DeVerne Brummel received honors at a miscellaneous show on Wednesday November 15 at the home of Hazel and Bessie Renaud with Ada Roorda and Mrs Walter Renaud assisting. The event included games and gifts, with many neighbors attending and refreshments served by hosts. A baby boy Harris Lee arrived November 21 in the Rozendaal home. extended family members joined to celebrate and visit. A birthday surprise for Mr Brain occurred November 20 with cake. Sylvia Kooistra and Clarence Renaud wed in Marshalltown on November 17 in a single ring ceremony. Sylvia wore teal blue velvet. the couple will reside in rural areas. Numerous Renaud and Van Wyk family members attended weddings, anniversaries, and gatherings. A church group met November 21 in the basement with re-elected officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVerne Brummel
Hazel
Bessie Renaud
Ada Roorda
Walter Renaud
Mesdames Harande Krol
Neal Vander Wilt
Glen Monsma
Phyllis
Arthur de Jong
Orville Vander Wilt
Guy Vander Pol
Gerard Roorda
Gary
Leslie ‘Sylvester
Paul Vander Kamp
Ruth
Helen
Irma
Johanna
Lydia Renaud
Dorothy Vander Pal
Rachel Brand
Cornie
Minnesota
Margar
van Gilst
Killdai
Brain
Carl de Bruin
Jim ‘Thompson
Ank
Lynnville
A » Konistea
Velma
David
Mes
Harys
Renaud
Rosetta
Charles
Louis Renaud
Wilburn Wyk
John Vande Krel
Loyd
Leo
Vernie Renaud
Mary Brand
Ben and Kampen
Dorothy
Jeanette
Rene van Waughter
Guy Wyk
Max Antle
Charlie
Tunnel van Zante van Wyk
Guy van Wyk
Payola
Chartie
Antle
Casais Antle
Jelwin
Will van Wyk
Vernon
Rorest
Guy
Connie van Wyte
Bert van Wyle
Martha Cirle
First Reformed Church
Ben Verold
Town Women Hear Talks On Parks and History
The Tuesday afternoon Women s Club met at Merrit Vis s home. Mrs. Hattie Smith and Mrs. Ralph Evans spoke on Town Parks while Mrs. Fred De Vries presented History of Town. Seventeen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrit Vis
Hattie Smith
Ralph Evans
Fred de Vries
Otley News Highlights Local Visits and Family News
Otley residents report visits from Mrs. Roy Van Essen and family, Mrs. HI W Slob of Pella, and others at local homes. A baby girl Darlene Mine was born to Jacob and Mrs. Van Gorp near Cordova on November 8. Miss Doris Lee of Otley underwent sinus surgery in Newton. Several families attended gatherings in Otley and nearby towns, with a funeral in Monroe and a mail carrier meeting in Knoxville noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy van Essen
Duke Wonda
HI. W. Slob
Pella
Jennie van Viict
Gertrude Donni
Hughes
Colfax
Otley
Rs. Gerrit Vink
Elma Ruth
Arlene
Gorpnga, Dinga
Daleville
Clarence Slocum
Len Kommer
Ruby Pock
Knoxville
Doris Lee
Leacher
Otley School
Carpenter
Newton
Miss Lee
Milton Keck
Linby
Iowa
J. Ruby
Mason
Martinsburg
Garland Ruby
WL. Angove
Herman Stierneman
W. I Angove
4 H Congress Trippers Eye National 4 H Club Congress Honors
An 18 year old Hertha McMahon of West Liberty earns a trip to the 18th National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago December 1 to 9 for outstanding home economics work. Ella G Loughran designated her as a state 4 H leader. Starhel A Lusher of Spirit Lake and Keone Planck of Winthrop also receive trip awards and scholarships reflecting their 4 H club accomplishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hertha McMahon
West Liberty
Ella G. Loughran
Mane
Montgomery Ward
Starhel A. Lusher
Spirit Lake
Congress
Server, Inc
Keone Planck
Winthrop
Kere Glass Company
Leona Goodell
Milford
Community notices and meetings in Leighton area
Local items report visits to Minnesota by Mr and Mrs John Brouwer and Mr and Mrs Dick Van Zee. Parent Teachers Club meets at the school with talks on The Child in Community and a Patriot reading. A Carol gathering includes songs led by Mrs Beintema. Mrs Turner gave a short talk and Lamps’ news. Larry Larson heads to Chicago with his wife. Twenty five members attend the club meeting with a December 15 follow up at Mrs Hesselink’s home. A gift exchange occurs and a workers’ gathering prepares for the December program at Vander Pol home and Tony home in Sully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brouwer
Dick van Zee
Minnesota
Cluly
Joz Brummed
Lowel Turner
Charse A
John den Flattey
T. C. Beintema
Harald Dein
Claud Taner
Roy Flac
Hesselink
Deestham
New Salem News Social visits and funeral notices
New Salem notes guests include Mr and Mrs John Vande Krol Lehr visiting Sully and Mrs Harry Vande Krol calling in Pella. Niel Wagaman family stayed at Avie Elscott home. Jef Willemsen Irene Pella calls Friday. List of relatives attending Mrs John Scott funeral. Sunday visits at the Taylor and Vander Pol households. Elgar Taylor and baby spent Friday with Tempa Taylor before Grinnell trip. Sunday oyster supper hosted by Herman and Leslie Vande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vande Krol
Lehr
Mma Kroseman
Sully
Harry Vande Krol
Niel Wagaman
Avie Elscott
Jef Willemsen
Irene
John Scott
Neal Vander Wilt
Niele Wagaman
Gerard Roorda
Herman Vander Pol
Catherine
Krolenjo
Flgar
Guy Vander Pol
R. Bysink
Elgar Taylor
Baby
Tempa Taylor
Elgar
Grinnell
Herman
Leslie
Taylor
Centennial Circle News Feeds Local Social and Travel Notes
Centennial Circle News covers a string of community happenings. Local families attend services at Reformoi churches and hear Dr. Paul Hare hia. Residents Abe Rempe and Allen visit, with others traveling to Follendale to visit Gerrit Spiering and friends. Several locals visit Pella, Webster City, and Leighton for illnesses, family gatherings, and suppers. The piece notes birthdays, school events at Content ual School, and a Thanksgiving program with a large audience.
Peoria Weather and Local Notices Mix In News
The report notes a low of 20 above zero with expectations of warmer conditions Tuesday and possible pleasant fall days ahead. Lark Choral Club met at the Bas tian Vander Wilt home. Dick Van Ryswyk traveled to Little Rock for medical aid at Dr Brinkley hospital. Arie Dahm and Gerrit Vander Melen traded cars for a 1940 Chevrolet. The Christian school board installed a new...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lark Choral Club
Bastian Vander Wilt
Dick van Ryswyk
Little Rock
Arkansas
Dr. Brinkley Hospital
Arie Dahm
Gerrit Vander Melen
Chevrole
Our Christian School
Merry go round addition planned for school grounds
The article notes a merry go round was installed on the school grounds to provide more play equipment during noon hours and recess. Mrs W Van Wyngarden suffered a heart attack last Thursday and again Friday but is improving, with wishes for a speedy recovery. The Peoria Choral society meets Monday evening. A Bos of Tracy attended a gathering at his children’s home, and John Vander art and family visited Pella for a program at the First Christian Reformed church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. van Wyngarden
Peoria Choral Society
A. Bos
John Vander Art
Pella
First Christian Reformed Church
A Hint on Teaching a Child to Read
A Horace Mann teacher urges parent cooperation to prepare Tommy Mason for reading. Mrs Mason considers attending conferences and reading at home to foster interest, with Miss Galloway affirming joint effort as essential for Tommy’s reading development and overall growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Mann
Tommy Mason
Fanny Fersenson
Fanny
Dora
Miss Galloway
Tommy
Iine
Chinch Bug Infestation Seen By Entomologist for 1940
Dr. Carl J. Drake of Town State College warns that mild weather and dry conditions have boosted chinch bug multiplication, signaling greater damage next season unless severe cold or heavy rains curb the second generation insects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl J. Drake
Town State College
Drake
Survey to curb chinch bug in corn regions for 1940
The federal government cooperates with Extension Service and state entomologists on a statewide survey to map infested areas and estimate creosote oil needs for barriers in 1940 cornfields. Over 100,000 gallons were used this year, with bugs moving north and 1934 levels of control expected to be surpassed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fede Rovernment
Extension Service
Drake
State Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Omaha
Harold C. Gunderson
George C
New Weapons in War On Pneumonia Aim to Cut Deaths
Iowa health officials report 1988 pneumonia deaths fell in about 44 percent of counties including Marion. In Marion 20 deaths were recorded in 1988 versus 22 in 1987, with statewide rate declines expected as new treatments such as modern serum and sulfa drugs are emphasized. The department says ultimate reduction depends on patients and families adopting preventative understanding and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Marion
Iowa State Department of Health
Department
Vital Statistics Division
Asa
Health Department
Autcry Committee On
Pblic
Pneumonia Signs Prompt Action Urged by Health Dept
The health department urges immediate treatment for pneumonia. Early symptoms include chills fever chest pain and cough with rust colored sputum. It notes 30 pneumococcus types with specific antiserum and stresses that some pneumonia is non pneumococcal and may not respond to serum or sulfapyridine. Iowa has 140 typing stations providing free diagnostic serum and curative serum for the underprivileged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Iowa
Drink Milk to Build Resistance To Common Colds
Mrs. Ethel Austin Martin of the National Dairy Council notes that proper nutrition can greatly cut the annual 3 billion dollar loss from colds. She emphasizes vitamin A rich dairy foods as key in preventing infections, with experiments showing deficiency raises infection risk. A balanced diet including milk butter cheese ice cream eggs fruits and vegetables helps build resistance to colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Austin Martin
National Dairy Council
Mrs. Martin
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Freeda Vander Wilt
Harold Gourts
Leslie Vanderol
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Seral
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Paul Harehia
Abe Rempe
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Esther Gzerbergen
Follandale
Gerrit Spiering
Geo
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Connie de Bruin
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Saturda
Cr. Vander Haar
Phyllis Vande Haar
Will van Vark
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Raymond
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Tony de Jong
Orlo Wayne de Bruin
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Richard van Roekel
Eugene
Near Lacey
Martin
C. Valater
Jerry
Connie de Brain
Dan Aalbers
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A. Cornelius Dubbltrubbs
A. Cornelius
A. Corney
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