Local notices and obituaries from nearby towns
A compiled item from Mrs. UW Vicretetuary reports promotions and movements in the region. Sergeant Leroy Pitts of Polk is noted as promoted, with family ties to Monroe. Several residents travel or relocate to San Antonio Dallas Salt Lake City and California. Funeral services for Charles Comey 69 were held at Monroe First Baptist with Rev Mohr presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Leroy Pitts
No Polke
J.T. Pitts
Monroe
Phyllis Perron
San Antonio
Texas
Perron
Dallas
Tex Pie Deland
Scott Field, Viinais
le Grand Mitertaine
Vie Sporine
Tess. Diemt
Mes
Bane
Salt Lake City
Haine Cantkin
Omaha
Mere. Maynard Canthins
Bewah
Etna Brownfield
Newton
Allen
Louper
Baxter
Wayne Nearmeyer
Claire McCantey
Birkenholz
Thomas Sen
Charles Comey
First” Baptist
Mohr
Grandview
Des Moint Terian
Cynthia Bartlett
Ralph Bartlett Jr
Eli Wood
Skiff Memorial Hospital
Jake de Hoedt
Ira de Hoodt
Weekend Socials at Monroe High and Vriezelaar Gatherings
Summit News reports a flurry of visits and gatherings around Monroe High School and nearby families. Jette Rue and Sally Ver Doorninck toured the school. Mr and Mrs Elmer Vorstaar and others hosted relatives. birthdays and anniversaries sparked dinners at the Vander Plow and Vriezelaar homes. the 4-H planning meeting was held at the Buckles residence in Knoxville. a “No Women Wanted” play drew attendees at Pella High School. Miss Frances Norris of Knoxville called on Mrs Dykstra. Miss Dean Vis of New York is set to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Vander
Tharos Wittmer
Berta Witter
Frank Aalbers
van Dusseldorp
H.W. Vriezelarm
van Gorp
Lynnvyille
H.W. Vriezelaar
Elmer Vogelaar
Marcia
Gradius Vilaar
Kathryn
Blaine
Des Moines
A. J. Dykstra
W. A Vriezelaar
Peter Buwalda
Buckles
Knoxville
Tors
Gradus Vriesehaar
Veter Breed
Inwa State Teachers College
Fort Bchool
Prairie Miss
Madeline Vriezelaar
Ritter
Katie
Monroe
Vriezelaar
Saests
Oskaloosa News Tidbits From Readers Notes and Visits
Oskaloosa News summarizes town and family notes with visits to relatives in Chicago and Denver, sisters and brothers traveling, medical mentions including appendicitis concerns, examinations for a son, and church attendance. Local names include Zuidema Rozenboom Vander Sehaa Meinder Bethea De Walt and Van Weerden. A casual Mediterranean tone notes corn futures and mild harvest progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick van Wyk
William Zuidema
Chicago
Johanna Rozenboom
Fi Vabert
Rozenboom
Hollandalensen
Denver
Seai
Marjorie Vander Sehaa
Eldert
Tawa City
Edward
Pete
Meinder Bethea
Albert de Walt
Wiirh Aen
Ord
Schooly
Dolin van
Anna van Weerden
Ottawa
Mercy
Pantera
Meiners
Bare
Chamber
Vanden Bers Family Spends Weekend in Iowa Towns
Village notes show Mr and Mrs Curtis Dearinger of Galesburg visiting Vander Wert area. Attendees include Mr and Mrs John Vanden Raul and others at Vander Werf and Prairie City. Funeral for Philip Olivier in Pella, extended visits by Van Ryswyk, Vander Leest, and related families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Vanden Bers
Curtis Dearinger
Galesburg
Vander Wert
Ail
John Vanden Raul
Sara van Ryswyk
Samuel Verrigs
Arie
John Vian Veen
Vander Werf
Monroe
John Vanden Reng
van Ryswyk
Neal Rus
Philip Olivier
Pella Frida
Engelenbur
Prairie City
Taul
Peter Olivier
Corsicw
South Dakota
John Unday
Arlelela
Bt Art
Vander Werlf
Bert
Will Jane Sents
Richard Vander Leest
Pella
Arie Klein
Amsterdam News Social Roundup of Local Visits and Leave
Mrs HL Oostramy and Kamerick family arrange a Tenis Kamerick leave from Ottumwa navy. Hosx Lee Mary Jo Sehakel LaVaone Hackert and others visited Apollos Ter Lau M and Marion Toomant households. Weekend gatherings at Wilson Clicks and C Adams homes. Farmers began tucking corn Monday morning. Carl Hackett visited his hospitalized mother in Des Moines who is improving.
Local families host gatherings amid weekend visits and farewells
A string of Sunday visits features Mrs. Vander Kolk and Mrs. Verwers with children near Fifield, J. Ian and A Ustermarkt at Pella, De Vries family, Robs Iren and families at Des Moines, and several others in Pella Eddyville and Newton. Funeral for Mrs. Van Gorp, Otley native, held Tuesday. Pvt Joe Norman returns on eleven day furlough from service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vander Kolk
Marion Verwers
Near Fifield
Ch Vander Kolk
Dale Lille
Nancy Ian
Oskaloosa
Don Lille
Ian
Aart Ustermarkt
Philip Olivier Priday
Pella
Andrew Iermark
Merett de Vries
Norman Robs Iren
Aliwaard
Nancy
Pete Doornebol
Des Moines
Mary Stolin
Gerrit Witzenberg
Marjorie Vanden Raard
Th S Bank
Galesburg
Gerrit Witzenburg
Margaret Stolin
Martin Wittenberg
Eddyville
Arnold Ver Heul
Newton
Anne Ver Heul
John van Gorp
K. A. Ver Heul
Pelly
Otley
Adam van Toorn
Oskiloosa
Ed van Toorn
Psiln
Joe Norman
Ed Horman
John
Magnolia trees endure Iowa winters in Knox County
J. W. Manhardt brought two large magnolia leaves from a tree near his east Knoxville property. He notes the southern tree’s survival through Iowa winters as unusual. He recalls Ben Mathews once brought twelve magnolias from Louisiana, with only two remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Manhardt
The
Journal
Iowa
Manhardt
Ben Mathews
Louisiana
Knoxville Journal
Simple Halloween Desserts Amid Sugar Shortage in Home Decor
In a wartime era guide, families plan Halloween celebrations with low sugar. Highlighted are jack o lantern items and a rennet custard recipe served in four glasses, decorated with dried prune features, plus cat shaped cookies. Tips promote natural flavors and minimal sugar use for simple festive treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghatni
Atreay
Kay Coober
Rol screenings and town gossip from the Rolserven page
Rol screenings Bill Gosselink spent a day in Clinton visiting his brother in law Verne Roorda. Roorda, formerly in the Army, now refuses hospital care at Schick General Hospital. Tiny Wilkins received a letter from draftsman Myron Nelle in Loudon Manufacturing Co. Read like a local social column with names, places, and shipments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Gosselink
Clinton
Verne Roorda
de Monieh
Ton My Nimmio
David Nimmo
Thomas
Inutic Gezel
Mel Cora Mac de
van Gorkom
Su Ty Weasel-Brace Engineering, Co
Kingsport
Tenn
Dot
McTaine
Wile Ay Robereens
Cornwell "Tools Corp
Mogadore
Otis Smith
San Anselmo
Calif
Rolsere
Herman Waldman
Louisville
Philadelphia
Venetian Blind Department
Maryville State Teachers College
Marysville
Waggons Hills Bldg
Holdredge
Okla
Wichita
Kansas
Bach
Bloomsburg
French & Leighty
Akron
Stokes
St. Joseph
C. A. Bridgman
Muncie
Ind
Rosedale Dairies
Norfolk
Fire House No. 3
Bremerton
Washington
Choat Mfg. Co
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Helfrick’s
Mt. Carmel
Harrell
San Antonio
Texas
John G. Heuter
Lytton
Mullins
Washington, Pa
Albrico
Allen
New York
Bruckner
Glens Falls
N. Y
Homote & Riverside Coal Co
Pioneer Hybrid Gorn Co
Tipton
Rabbitt Awning Co
Portsmouth
Wound Cleaning Steps With Simple Household Materials
Before treating a wound wash hands with soap and water. Use a clean cloth to wipe from the wound edge outward. Apply a mild tincture of iodine to the wound and about one inch surrounding area. Create an applicator by wrapping cotton on a toothpick or mateh stick for use.
Chronicle Cited for Aid in War Loan Drive
A letter from Ve Te, Executive Manager of the Finance Committee in Des Moines Iowa dated October 15 1943 praises Iowa for a strong third war loan drive. It credits newspapers for sponsorship and free publicity urging town participation and notes the effort helped place the county on the nation’s honor roll for outstanding war financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Chronicle
Ve Te
R Finance Committee
Des
Iowa
Lowa
Treasury Department
States ‘Treasury Department
Birthday remembered at Home for the Aged in 70th year
On Oct 24 residents of the Home for the Aged recalled Cornelius Weeda turning 70. Visitors from Peoria Sully Monroe and Galesburg dropped by to see residents including Mrs. J Van Gorp Miss Kate Den Adel and Miss Jane Bos. The Dutch Psalm Singers led by John van der Ploeg performed Monday night with Adam Hasselman leading prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Weeda
Martin de Jong
Peoria
P. de Joni
Emmet Awtry
Verwers
W. Rozendaal
Sully
John Buitenwerf
Prairie City
Henry Welle
Peter Vos
J. van Gorp
Christina
Jane Bos
Jennie Rozendaal
Kate den Adel
John den Hartog
Will den Hartog
C. den Hartog
Henry van Rees
Monroe
B. van Rees
Peter Rus
Andrew van Houweling
Paul Olivier
Peter Olivier
Radio Series on Schools to Aid War Effort and Rebuilding
A new radio program series titled Forward March will inform parents about how schools support the war effort and postwar reconstruction. Sponsored by the County Superintendent's Association Rural Section Iowa State Teachers Association and the State Department of Public Instruction, it airs on local stations with topics on curriculum, citizenship, teamwork, and education policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Superintendent's Association
Iowa State Teachers Association
State Department of Public Instruction
Ensys
Pehool
Boards of Education
WSUT
Jack Tracy
Tax Methods Explained to Assessors in Knoxville
Assessors from Mahaska Marion and Warren counties gathered at the Knoxville court house to hear State Tax Commission experts discuss uniform valuation practices for personal property and standardized assessment procedures. State officials Ben Hall John Fisk and O D Sharp led detailed talks aiding 26 town assessors with field recommendations. Marion county nearly fully attended with 24 of 25 assessors present while Mahaska and Warren had partial representation. Marion county supervisors also attended along with others from the two counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska
Marion
Warren
Court House
Knoxville
State Tax Commission
Ben Hall
John 8. Fisk
O. D. Sharp
Homstead Department
Marion County
Board of Supervisors
Waveren
Stat
Knoxville Journal
Thirteen Farms Added to Mahaska Soils District
Thirteen farmers in Mahaska County signed district agreements with the Mahaska County Soil Conservation commissioners in September. The group covers a total of acres of farm land as planning activities began in August 1942, with seven farmers assisted by district planners. Names on agreements include Mrs. Ora Johnson, Bob Linns, Claude Eveland, Ray Van der Linden, Wilbur De Bruin, Ray De Reus, Clayton Ustermarkt, C. R. Van der Waal, John A. Nedong, John F. E. Van Zee, Paul Simons, Tony De Jong, and Gerrit Roose. Ten groups have formed from twelve information meetings, to carry out conservation planning through fall and winter, led by community leaders in White Oak, Tioga area, Wright vicinity, Cedar Township, and nearby regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska County
White Oak Township
Tioga
Wright
Cedar Township
Farmers organize winter farm planning groups across multiple townships
About 75 farmers in Fremont Harrison Township Pro Township Union Township Richland Township Lineal Township and surrounding areas plan to carry out farm planning activities this winter. Meetings are being scheduled for October and November to discuss group action in conservation farm planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Harrison Township
Eodyville
Scott Township
Pro Township
Taintor
Andrew Bandstraw
Kinzi Wimner
New Sharon
Union Township
Brown Town
Schon Ares
Richland
Teoria
Lineal Township
Oskaloosa
Sprint Creek
Progress On County Road Work Gets Under Way
County officials report mixed progress on local road resurfacing. Northwestern areas near completion, with some travel surfaces opened as crews brace for winter. Beard contract totaling 17 622 dollars covers resurfacing 20 7 miles. Highway 14 resurfacing in Marion County awaits start, let to I Young Co of Monroe for 7862 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Beard
Dutton
Saids
Beard
Iowa Highway Commission
Marion County
I. Young Company
Monroe
Iowa
Knoxville Journal
Watch Contour Results in Corn Bean Harvest
Contour cropping discussion unfolds as Towa farmers examine field practices and neighbor opinions. Lester EB Clapp, Iowa State College extension soil scientist, says many Iowans misunderstand contouring and its changes from traditional farming. Ag officials, technicians, and AAA workers will assist farmers in adopting soil conservation methods and contour techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Lester EB
Clapp
Towa State College Extension
Cnn Tinuist
AAA
Oth Cro
Window heat loss fix with heavy paper and cardboard
To prevent heat leaks, cover the inside of unused windows in closets and empty rooms with heavy paper or corrugated cardboard as insulation hoard.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monroe News
Methodist
George Pennington
Mathies
Hungalow Courts
David Jones
Lois Buckley
Eloise Johnson
H. Johnson
Fairfield
Town
Mick
Accabing
HR. Bamesherrer
Prewbher
Remick
Barnerd
Lors
Taek
Mvin Rumiel
Alee
Morroe
Moenree Starb
Summit News
Scrap Book
Scrolt
A. H L. McQuilkin
Harvey H. Bogaard
Mortician
del Monte Foods
del Monte
Bloom’s Grocery
Kent
Blatchford
Frank Bakker
Oskaloosa News
Rose Hill News
Amsterdam News
Otley News
Magnolia
Walnut
Dr. C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer and
Kramer
H.W
West First Str
J. J. Sybenga
North Side Square
Wm. G. Steenhoek Sully, Iowa
Zokoro
Lasscuit’s Grocery
Penney’s
J.C. Penney
Penney
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