Nearby Towns Church News and Family Visits
Charley Potter and family travel to Mercy Hospital for September Assembly of the Church of God and to visit relatives in Chattanooga Tennessee. Many local families from Prairie City Grinnell Oskaloosa and Knoxville visited the Lyle Montgomery home. Dr. Beyers of Newton buys the Lambert Petersma property to begin dental practice in about thirty days. The Petersmas seek a new location. Henry Meppelink and Joyce return from Missouri with son John to attend Bible School in Oskaloosa. Radium treatment for a jaw issue ends December 24 for Menmber. The Meppelinks and related families visit Knoxville for a church wedding and an evening concert by a Stamps quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Potter
Mércy
Beyers
Newton
Lambert Petersma
Petersma
Henry Meppelink
Joyce
Missouri
John
Oskaloosa Ith
Charlot
Newby
Mahaska
Oskaloosa
Ray Ludwick
Lemons
Gretta
Lena
Marie Meppelink
Velma
DeVerne Surbur
Marilyn Rykhoek
Noxville
Church of God
Stamps
Community Notes from Sully Headlines and Local Visitors
Local column recounts social visits including Mr and Mrs Harrison Terpstra welcoming a six and a half pound daughter born September 27. Des Moines visitors Milo Renaud and daughter Beverly join Mrs C T Renaud. Many names attend Girls Banquet and Reform churches conference in Leighton. Rev R A De Jong and family move to Artesia California after farewell in Sully church. A car accident injures Mr De Jong, Mrs De Jong, and Betty near Avery Woody farm. Bible study sessions and charity events at Community Church are noted along with missionary Hazel Bell’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Henrietta Williams
Harrison Terpstra
Milo Renaud
Beverly
Des Moines
C. T. Renaud
Bannet
Conference of the Reformed Churches of the
Grace Buitenwerf
Florence Eekhoff
Dorothy Swank
Evelyn Dunnink
Wilma van Hockel
Helen de Penning
Gertrude van Dyk
Jeanetta van Wyk
Leona de Jong
Leela Rozensaal
Nellie
Gertie van Maanen
Pearl
Verna Vander Beek
R. A. de Jong
Virgil Kooistra
Harold de Jong
Marion Swan
A. E. Dennis
Knoxville
H. Mansdam
Martha Circle
King’s Helpers Societies
Mis
Paul van Maaren
Floyd Miller
Arie Jo de Kock
Jake Rozenboom
Maas Rozenboom
Walter
Ted Rozendaal
Leonard Maasdam
Ben Verwers
Arthur Vander Pol
Reformed Church
Artesia
California
Will de Penning
Albert Buitenwerf
Young People’s Bible Class
Fred de Jong
Pearl van Boaten
Woortman
Holdsworth
Will Voss
Peter Rozendaal
Frank Sparks
Oliver Wisgerhof
Clarence Monsma
W. T. Conover
C. O. Carpenter
Andrew Gertima
Columbian Respirator showcased at state fair exhibit
At the state fair crowds marveled at the Columbian Respirator, an iron lung device aiding infantile paralysis victims and other respiratory disease sufferers since 1929. Communities fund the equipment through civic groups, with Prairie City Reformed Church sponsoring a mentionable banquet and local families touring the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian Steel Tank Company
Local Social Roundup From Pella Area Families
Residents and visiting relatives fill a busy week with calls and gatherings. Among those noted are the Vogelnar and Anthers families, the Ruri Gulden Club in Red Rock, and the Van Rocket, Breed, Van de Krol, and Vande Krol households, with hospital updates for Mrs. Glen Vande Krol after an appendectomy.
Centennial Circle News Namings and Visits Across Allen Area
Allen Rempe spent Saturday with schoolmate Warren De Prenger. Mr. and Mrs. D. Van Ommen hosted east of Oskaloosa. Gerrit Van Heukelem had a well drilled on his farm by Mr. Verwers and helpers. Mrs. E. J. Van Rees of Oska loosa visited with her sister Mrs. J. Ustermarkt. Congratulations to Elmer and Mrs. Dykstra on their recent marriage. Neighbors hosted Alma as she left the area. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Kelderman northeast of Oska lo spent an evening with Elmer Uiter and family and C. Walster and children at Cornie De Bruinhom. Women attended the Missionary Conference at the Prairie City Reform church on Tuesday October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City Reformed Church
Vight
Mro
Neal Heemstra
Maisie
Reinder Vonrtinga
Reasnor
Marion
Ellie Kathryn Heemal
Seibe Poortinsage
Oakley al Mes
David Vander
Ivana
Nialls
Canada
New World's Fair
Otley Reformed Church
Leighton
Riers
The
Reformed Church
Dobnita
Joyce Vos
Helen van Eneselenberg
Alta Marie van Zante
Loretta and Hoot
Nellie
Mary Zesers
Tunett van Zante
Minnie Rozeboom
Doris Lee
Irene Vriezelaar
Winifred — den Hartog
Mattie
John Vanden Berg
Moines
Johnna Vos
Nellie Zexers
Fifield
Freddie Brommel
Walter Brommel
Newton
Neal Breen
AT. Dykstra
Fami Arthur Vriezelaar van Dusseldorp
Walter van Doorink
M Louis van Roekel
Dow Vriezelaar
Monroe
Allen Rempe
Warren de Prenger
D. van Ommen
Oskaloosa
Clayton Ustermarkt
Gerrit, van Heukelem
Verwers
E. J. van Rees
J. Ustermarkt
Elmer Dykstra
Alma
Elmer
Guy Kelderman
Oska
Elmer Uiter
C. Walster
Cornie de Bruinhom
Women's Missionary Conference
Reformed Church of
Prairie City
Local Social Notes Highlight Community Visits and Events
Mrs Helen Linnberg of Moline visits the Haggan home. Mizpah Class meets at the Shaw home. J D Long hosts Martha and Mary class. seventeen attend. Leland Cook visits from Seymour Town. North family visits Ammer home. Football game with Sally postponed due to infantile paralysis. Newton schools closed. several districts shuttered. Jr and Mrs Riley Burton visit Bethany Missouri. Ammer and family host maidrite supper by outdoor fireplace. Bruce Andrew’s route taken by Junior Kane. Anderson and Buckley guests in Town City. Monroe Boy Scouts cook exams. meal in outdoor fireplace. AB Y P U banquet in Mr Ammer’s yard. special speaker Thomas Titcombe of Nigeria. Mrs Mark Shaw and Dean visit Iowa City. Dean at college. Carl Wilson suffers broken wrist. Monroe high school sophomores enjoy wiener roast at Tourist Park. Betty Lou Ammer visits Ruth Ellen Patterson. John J Breed honored with a shower. Jahnai family guests. gifts received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Linnberg
Moline
Illinois
Ray Haggan Hom
United Presbyterian Church
W. B. Shaw
J. D. Long
Leland Cook
Seymour
Town
IT. E. Roberts
Howard North
Prairie City
Oscar Ammer
Jean
Sally
Monroe
Newton
Riley Burton
Emus
Elaine
Bethany
Missouri
C Muigen
Douglas
Horace Cash
Donald
Ammer
Junior Kane
Bruce Andewes
Des Moines
J. D. Anderson
Town City
Laurel Buckley
Monroe Boy Scouts
Philip Ammer
Baptist’ Church
Thomas Titcombe
Nigeria
Mark Shaw
Dean
Lola Orcutt
Iowa City
Dean Shaw
Carl Wilson
Monroe High School
Betty Lou Ammer
Ruth Ellen Patterson
John J. Breed
Neal Jahnni
Jahnai
Rally Day and Homecoming Services Postponed
Monroe residents learn the Baptist Church Rally Day and Home coming services on Sunday September 29 are postponed due to infantile paralysis concerns. Junior Sparks is ill with the disease in Newton and isolated at Skiff Memorial hospital. Jim Van Hemert visits from California. M O Charles is confined with neuritis. a Golden Wedding anniversary is observed for Mr. and Mrs. D A Sheclor. Henry Brand house being built east of Monroe. Howald reunion held. baby daughter born to Louis and Faye Henley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Baptist Church
Junior Sparks
Reasner
Ray Nearmeyer
The
Skiff Memorial Hospital
Newton
Hope Junior
Jim van Hemert
California
Marlon van Haaften
Jake Klein
G. J. Klein
Pella
Des Moines
Henry Brand
Howald
0. H. Fisher
Louis Henley
Henly
Faye White
Summit Township Homemakers Plan Oct 11 Tea at Otley
Community notices from Summit Township list visits among Poortinga and Hiemstra families in Pella Otley and Monroe and a planned Oct 11 open meeting and tea for Summit Township Homemakers at Mrs John Vanden Baard's home in Otley with all welcome. Numerous gatherings include guests in Pella and nearby towns and residents attending hospital visits and home improvements as winter approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Poortinga
Harold
Marion
Francis D. Poortinga
Mary Jane
Albert de Joode
Pella
Leonard Wos Ofighton
J. ¥. Hiemstra
Harry Hiemstra
Summit Township
John Vanden Baard
Otley
Gerrit, Zylstra
Paul Zylstra
Pelia
Anne Samson
Gerrit de Vries
Jake van Gorp
Leib Poortinga
Simon van Dusseldorp
Artie Hiemstra
M. Schippers
Mra
Roy van Exsen
Mira
Jacob Woude
A. L. Dykstra
Omaha
Pete Dykstra
Robert Baker
Monroe
Gerrit Aalbers
Jean
Korrine Vriezelaar
Misa Mathilda Jabaai
Girls’ League of
Mrs Jessie Ifill Travels to See Ill Father in Pennsylvania
Mrs. Jessie Ifill left Monday for Pennsylvania to visit her ailing father. Mr and Mrs Guy Fiscott and family called Sunday afternoon in the DeVerne Stanley home. Mrs Rufford Pethoven and Floyd attended the L G T club Thursday afternoon at Mrs Elgar Taylors home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Ifill
Pennsylvania
Guy Fiscott
DeVerne Stanley
Rufford Pethoven
Floyd
L. G.T. Club
Elgar Taylor
Omaha safety patrol boys receive raincoats and armbands
School safety patrol boys of Omaha are issued raincoats hats and identifying armbands for use in bad weather. The gear is provided through the cooperation of the Parent-Teacher Associations and the home safety committee of the Omaha Safety Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Omaha Safety Council
New York Times backs Willkie over Roosevelt 1940 shift
The Times endorses Willkie, arguing he is better for national defense, economic growth, and reform while preserving democratic safeguards, including opposition to a third term. It praises Willkie as a liberal with practical plans, while faulting Roosevelt for centralization and fiscal risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Willkie
Willkie
Roosevelt
Courag
United States
Righi
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Lynnville News
J. Paul Klein
Marion County State Bank
Central States Electric Co
Sully News
WM. E. Shepard
M. C. Verhey, D. O
Shepard
Verhey
CES
Phill
Phillips
Elmer Vogelnar
Lenora
Gysbert Anthers
Cornelia Mae
C Kuiken
Ruri Gulden Club
Red Rock
Delight Vande
Roy Vander Ploeg
Marion Swine Breeders
Sam Poortingal
J. Fr. Hiemstra
Peln
L. Vos
Glenn McC
Ghey
Donna
N. W. Vriezelaar
Peter Breed
Fairmount
L. van Rocket
A. A. van Rocket
Anna Monsma
Glen Vande Krol
Mahaska Hospital
Jen Elscott
Ison Terpstra
Lynnville
Grace Elscott
Glen
Vande Krol
Centennial Circle News
Monroe News
Summit News
Case News
New York Times
New York
Timex
Wrenstll
Itm
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Defense Advisory Commission
Washington
Congress
North American
Advisory Commission
Eurth
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