Community Notices From Nearby Towns and Rural Areas
Arletta Terlouw reports hospital stays births and military moves across the region. Patients include Robert Castorf at Skiff Memorial in Enton for heart trouble. A 7th child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Vion Sant in Grinnell with the mother formerly Jennie Van Norden. Cpl Charles Renoul heads to Jefferson Barracks for discharge. Multiple visits and family gatherings are noted among local families including the Bakguards the Krammers and Van Reeses with relatives in Pella Wellshurs and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Castorf
Skiff Memorial Hospital
Enton
Pet
Hood
Riley
Kansas
Wilbur Vion Sant
Grinnell
Jennie van Norden
Mes
Erkhott
Wellshurs
Towa
Pella
Gs Kulward
Edward Sioned
Koren Rev
Mr. de Dows
Artesia
Calif
Cpl
Charles Renoul
Jefferson Barracks
Towie
Ray van Rees
Andrew van Rees
Awrence van Rees
Summit News Item From Baxter Des Moines Visitors
SummIt community notes record Mrs TL We Vries and Miss Phyllis Herane Wittmer of Baxter with Mr and Mrs Day Ploeg. Des Moines visits by several residents, local school events naming Summit Rose, and officers elected. Descriptions of guests at homes, church hospital visits, and Homemakers group activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL We Vries
Phyllis Herane Ty Wittmer
Baxter Wal
Day Ploeg
Vander Ploeg
Des Moines
Luis den Ott
Des Moi
Rlv
Gerrit van Waardhuizen
Pella
Summit Alors
Elul Ate
Summit Rose
Wild Rose
Club Zowe
Arla Vanninek
Door Uver
Cora Nine Lew
Amd
Zenath Neton
Weda
W Ninek
Rit van Mul
Bella Ter Var
Pleasantville
Meh Pella
H.W. Vriezel
Df. Wiemstra
Pell
Webline van Rackel
Sune Reher Iezelaay
Carta
Irene Buhl
Monroe
Mavion
Hurleman
Madeline
van Dusseldorp
Co W. de Geus
John
Hienstra
Gradus Vriezel
Hen
Karey Winfield Scott Butler's funeral held in Monroe
Cordova News reports the funeral of Karey Winfield Scott Butler conducted in Monroe last Monday, Sept. 24, with long life spent in Red Rock. Notes on local people include Lois Talbot improving after two operations and returning home in Knoxville at 124 Robinson St. Community updates cover buses, school attendance, Farm Bureau meetings, canning plant goings on, and local shop and family news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Karey Winfield Scott Butler
Monroe
Red Rock
Lois Talbot
Knoxville
Robinson St
Clarence Talbot
Luemma Palmer
Moberly Hostal
Fallis Morrison
Davenport
Tracy
June Talbot
Kenneth Richard
California
Jess de Vos
Ha de Heer
Red Rock Aid
Ellen Karr
Farm Bureau
Marion Hulleman
Karr
Marion County
Farm Bureau Committees
Murray van Hemert
West End
Jennings, McKay’s
Jack Sprat
United Foods and Supply
Mabel Ford
Preacher calls for Japan atomic bomb policy in West state
A reader recounts a pulpit claim urging the United States to bomb Japan with atomic weapons, plus a critique of wartime attitudes. The letter references a Midwestern college dean gossiping with students, Daylight Saving remarks, and farmer praise. The writer mocks sensational talk and notes Tulip Time preparations, Navy policy, and local community chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Japan
Towa
Monroe News Briefs Roundup of Visits and Honorees
Pvt. John J. Wood stationed at Fort Lewis Washington. Mr and Mrs W A Brown returned from California after visiting relatives. Jasper County Methodist Youth meeting held at Monroe Church with Dr B A Brigg leading devotionals and Rev W Marzahan installing new officers. Percy Munger returned from Europe after two years. Lieut Laurel Dykstra on 45 day furlough. Herbert Dykstra also furloughed. Parental and local visits noted among Breed, Rosa, McDonald, Van Houwelingen families. Mission trip plans announced for Clyde Shannon family to Belgian Congo via east coast Michigan and Chicago. Max Andeweg visitors. Bruce Andeweg transferred to California. De Haas and Shoemaker families mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LW. Vriezelaar
John J. Wood
Fort Lewis
Wash
W. A. Brown
California
Margaret Anderson
Hugh Alderson
Springfield
the . S
B.A. Brigg
Newton
Re. W. Marzahan
Prairie City
Pres
Phyllis Bennett
Mingo
Dic Hunt
Kellogg
Dorothy Ritter
Kenneth Swartz
Reasner
Phillip Ammer
Honroe
Joan de Witt
Pfe
Percy Munger
Europe
Laurel Dykstra
Herbert Dykstra
Peter Breed
Ernest Rosa
Des Moines
Wm. den Otter
R. B. McDonald
Rock Island
Norman L. McDonald
Moline
Ill
A. O. van Houwelingen
Norman McDonald
Arizona
Clyde Shannon
Neor
Belgian Congo
Africa
Michigan
Shannon
Chicago
Carl Shannon
Max Andeweg
Glendale
Calif
Johnson and Andeweg
Bruce Andeweg
Mra
J.C. de Haas
Henry Shoemaker
Prairie City News Briefs From Prairie City Iowa Area
Prairie City and nearby communities report on residents’ travels including Mr and Mrs Andrew Bandstra of Taintor visiting. Cant Duane Burns arriving in New York harbor aboard a transport. General Stewart and Harmon General Hospital noting Combat Infantryman Badge presentation to Pfc Colvin with service in the Pacific and European theaters. High school six man football game postponed due to rain. multiple local residents travel to Minnesota and Crookston. automobile accident near Des Moines injures Auke Vande Lune and Jake Vander Leest. Johnnie Van Baale seriously ill. church program postponed due to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Steenhoeks
Andrew Bandstra
Taintor
Vain
Uiies
Christian Reform Church
Luusehy Tor
Jacob de
Jacob de Koning
Minnesota
Duane Burns
New York Harbor
General Stewart
Ft Ph 28
Illespie Das Vande Lane
Harmon General Hospital
Longview
Tex
G. V. Emerson
Ofc
Harmon
Pfc. Colvin
275Th
Pacific
Sorbonne
Franc Colvin
Jed
Colvi
Cedar Palls
Town
Gee
Colvin
Prairie City
Mitchell
Sally
Harold St
Auburn
Cali
Clif Graves
Donald de Wit
Dale Noon
Geo. Vander Zyl
Leech Lake
Johnnie van Baale
Steenhoek
Crookston
Minn
Nick de Vries
Auke Vande Lune
Jake Vander Leest
Des Moines
Fragmentary Local Notes on Moves and Injuries
Reader fragments show Gerald Lovett departing for Miami Beach after a 90 day furlough with parents. Van Pisum returns to Taw City for post graduate work. Jack Van Dilsum writes of meeting Kenneth Binford on Saipan and his promotion. Vander Waal injures left hand between Hunts and finest finger. Several names and places appear in disjointed sentences with unclear dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City
Tr Dnetor
Gerald Lovett
Sun Evening
Miami Beach
Andy Lovett
Ce van Pisum
Taw City
The
State University
Jack van Dilsum
Kenneth Binford
Saipan
Kenneth
Jack
Hack
Bewt
Raven Aim Vander Waal
Awana French
Walker
Shirley
Blande
Eland
Californit
Otley News Highlights Local Activities and Births
Otley residents share family visits and weekend travels with Gerrit Uitermarkt and Slocum relatives. Diekema children improve after illness. Nancy Slocum sustains injuries from a car accident and is slowly recovering at Skil Memorial Hospital. Mrs Brand moves to Bell, Duneiety marks 50th anniversary amid rain, Edwin Vander Vive welcomes baby girl at Mahaska Hospital. Service Women unit schedules Oct 19 play and white elephant sale at Otley school basement. Don and Arthur Van Waardhuizen plan California move. Arnold Meindersma returns from overseas to Camp Meade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vander
Kathy
Agrt Vitermarkt
Gerrit
Uitermarkt
Larry
Lee
Nancy
Skil Memorial Hospital
Newton
Mro
CL Brand Hav
Belli
Paul Buwalda
Otley
Otley School
Don Lille
Don
California
Arthur van Waardhuizen
Lena Witzen
Marion Aal
Arnold Meindersma
Camp Meade
Maryland
WARNING ON TIRES AND TIRE FRAUD
Charlie Casford of the Town OPA tire chief warned of rising auto accidents after gas rationing ended. Some junk tires worth pennies are recapped and sold for up to twelve dollars. He urged careful inspection of used tires for tread and inner repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Casford
OPA
Casford
Insurance and Savings Offer from WM. Difleman
A Sully Iowa notice promotes insurance for farm and city property, crop bail, and auto coverage, urging readers to insure now. It invites starting a savings account with life insurance, promising income for retirement. Calls to 60 or letters to P O Box 146, Sully, Iowa, for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
WM. Difleman
Lowa
OPA Determined to Halt Tire Racket, Casford Says
Public cooperation noted as Casford indicates the OPA is committed to stopping the tire racket. He urges continued public support and vigilance to enforce the crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casford
OPA
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sully News
Arletta Terlouw
Peor de Jong
Carl Krammer
Lautenbach & Ver Dught
Colfax Sales Company
Bell and Clippinger, Owners
First National Bank of Colfax
Earl Shields
Thompson
Hershey
Schulze & Burch
Farmers Union
Franklin Street
Summit News
Cordova
Ledee
Johanne Len Berg
Penney
Garden
Jean Neal
de Ronde
Robert le van Wyn Klyn Kieker
Brickerenee
Ray
G Rro
Benema
Ben
sManville
Freddie
Custer
Karrs
Avie Waardhuizen
Waardhuizen
Schedul
Otto Wynsteker
Vivian Karr
Mid-West College
Ms. Santa Clas
North Pole
Christa
Sailer
Nies
Santa
Hirohite
Tulip
Lear
Monroe News
Prairie City News
Otley News
Muel
DePenning
Gamble
Lynnville
D-X
Montezuma Renderers
Dept. Agri
Zokoro
John Laaschuit
Southern
Iowa Fair Grounds
Chester Whites
Duroc
Jersey
Poland
China
Herbert F. Hoover
Oskaloosa, Iowa
John G. Vee Ploeg
Roy van Heukelom
New
Sharon Chas
Zylstra
Leighton G.T. van Houweling
Oskaloosa
Vander Beck & Son
Sally Kenneth Kingdon
Marion A. Toom
Orcutt Hybrid Corn CO
Owi
East Franklin Street
Pella Public Square
General Electric
ABC
Westinghouse
Atwater Kent
Gable Nelson
Lena W. Huyser
M. W
James W. Huyser
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