Local club notes and social events from Pella area
The L. C. Township 431 Club met at president Don Van Haalen’s home with eight members and guests. Elections chose Don Van Halen as president and Edward Van Zante as vice president. The gathering included several visitors and a report on a three day camp trip. Various social activities were announced, and refreshments were served. The Roswell Mexico Dispatch reports Neva Henderson’s wedding to Corporal James V Evers in Roswell. The ceremony at the First Church of Roswell featured Robert Foster of the RAAF as best man. The couple will reside at 605 South Main Street in Roswell. A Denver trip is mentioned with family updates and a mountain outing. The 12th annual Hiemstra reunion occurred Sept. 4 at West Market Park in Pella with 107 members attending, plus births, marriages, and service member updates. Plans for the 1945 reunion were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Township
Don van Haalen
Paul Maddy
Myron Nollen
Edward Vanante
Don van Halen
Edward van Zante
Henry Benlis Vande Voort
van Haalen
Henderson
Everstory
Roswell
Mexico
Neva Henderson
James V Evers
Pola
M. BR. Henderson
Nevaldine
Pella
Iowa
W. Nillsson
Pell Henderson
R. L. Lee
L Lee
Charles Green
Dreker
Bobby Lee
Jo Dean Perrin
Audrey Endler
Oklahoma Agriculture and Mechanical College
University of New Mexico
East Side School
Central College
University of Michigan
RAAF
South Main Street
Theswell
Hiemstra
Labor Day
West Market Park
Dennis Howard Bothof
Gerrit Bothof
Hollandale
Minn
Marcia Ellen Vogeluar
California
Clarence van Essen
Rutty
Jacob van Gorp
Clifford Dale de Jong
Oskiloosa
Jack Passmore
V. Ross Brady
Des Moines
J.P Biemrtra
Sam Poortinga
J Buwulda
Sara
Huth Ave Vrivzelaur
Carl Wayne
Marvin
Elmer Voreluur
Lenora
Mareia
John E. Ter Louw
Nancy
Marilyn
Oley
J. C. Hiemstra
Maxine
Donald
Robert
Peter Westerkamp
Francine
Mildred
Howard Peter
Tainter
Arnold Hiemstra
Simon van Dusseldorp
Lorence Arvin
Otley
Prank van Essen
Govert Kumerick
Betty
Leighton
Harry Hiemstra
Emma
Edward
Roy van Vork
Virginia
Leonard Hiemstra
Harold
Alvin
Eddyville
Andrew Hiemstra
Ronald
Richad
Norma Jean
Prairie Guy
Fred de Vries
Teddy
Freddie
Sully
Wm. Ves
Wesley
Kellogg
Martin Hiomutru
Ray de Wit
Ray de Haun
Lorraine
Warren
Pelly
Women Discuss Health Activities At Legion Hall
The Northeast Sub District Nursing Group and County Nurse Mics Brunetine plan a meeting next month at Legion Hall at 2 50. The topic Penicillin will be discussed and attendees from Bella area invited to join. An earlier De Zwarte family reunion and Gosselink gathering were held with games, potluck dinner, and visiting at pool park and Bethel Park, featuring descendants of Gosselink and De Zwarte families.
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Legion Hall
Mics Brunetine
L Legion Hall
Bella Ar
Obituary Henry George Carson of Pella Iowa
Henry George Carson born July 2 in Pella Iowa died September 2 at age 66 1 month and days He married Dora Van Vark March 9 1920 and they had three children Carole Mrs Courtney Bertha Mac and George Survived by one sister Jennie Van Arkel Freeville NY two brothers Oin Carson Wellington KS and Embert Carson Jews City He a World War II veteran with Engineers discharge June 1 1979 and member of Local American Legion Post Funeral held Sept 1 1944 at Van Dyke Funeral Home with American Legion in charge Chaplain Tunis Prine officiating Military honors were given Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry George Carson
John Carson
Sarah Coplea
Pella
Iowa
Dora van Vark
Carole
1Ton Courtney
Bertha Mac
George
Jennie van Arkel
Freeville
New York
Oin Carson
Wellingdton
Kansas
Embert Carson
Jews City
Engineers
Jocal American Lesson Post
van Dyke
Tunis Prine
Oakwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Henry George Carson
We thank neighbors and friends for aid after the death of our husband and father Henry George Carson. Special thanks to the American Legion Post and Auxiliary and Chaplain Tunis Prins for sympathy and comfort. Gratitude to all who sent flowers, from Mrs Dorn Curnon and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry George Carson
American Legion
Tunis Prins
Dorn Curnon
Death Notice for Technician Fifth Grade Lawrence E Van Zee
Lawrence Edwin Van Zee 26, of Lawrence, died overseas in the Pacific on Tinian Island during World War II. He served starting Oct 16 1941, trained at Fort Knox and Camp Chaffee, and belonged to an Amphibious Tractor Battalion. He was born Nov 29 1917 and was a son and brother of Mr and Mrs Gerrit C Van Zee. He confessed faith Dec 11 1984 and is mourned by family expressing Christian faith and hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Edwin van Zee
Gerrit C. van Zee
Army
Fort Knox
Camp Chaffee
Death Notice for Marion Van Arkel in Pella Iowa
Memorial services for Marion Van Arkel are set for Wednesday September 20 1944 at 2 00 pm at the Third Reformed Church Pella Iowa The notice thanks relatives friends and neighbors for support and tokens of regard following her passing by parents Mr and Mrs Gerrst C Van Zee siblings Alvin and Rether Overbergen and extended family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrst C. van Zee
Alvin
Miss Rether Overbergen
Lord Willing
Third Reformed Church
Pella
Iowa
Bereaved Van Zee Family Thanks Neighbors and Friends
The Van Zee family expresses heartfelt thanks to relatives neighbors and friends for sympathy and support during the loss of their son and brother Lawrence J. Van Zee who gave his life for his country May God bless you all from Mr and Mrs Gerrit Van Zee Mr and Mrs Alvin Van Zee and Miss Esther Overbergen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence J. van Zee
Gerrit GC
van Zee
Alvin G. van Zee
Esther Overbergen
Marion Van Arkel obituary notes long life in Iowa家
Marion Van Arkel born in the Netherlands May 2 1666 died Sept 3 1944 at Mrs Nick Van de Town home Dyke Prairie Ci aged 76 years 4 months 1 day. Immigrated with parents to Mahusku County later married Annie Jabuai Feb 18 1802. six children. Survived by two sons Job Van Arkel Prairie City IA and Leonard Van Arkel Albin IA plus daughters Mary Mrs Nick Van Dy k Prairie Guy Juli Mrs Dave Verros Otley IL. two siblings Nick Oskaloosa IA Henry Pelly. 18 grandchildren. Confessed faith in Lord Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion van Arkel
John van Arkel
Juha Ver
Netherlands
Nick van de Town
Dyke Prairie Ci
America
Mahusku County
Riage
Annie Jabuai
Job van Arkel
Prairie City
Witd Leonard van Arkel
Albin
Towa
Mary
Nick van Dyk
Prairie
Guy
Juli
Dave Verros
Otley
Ill
Elesie
Harry
Velva Fruit Ice Cream Inspired by Surplus Fruit
Scientists at the Western Regional Research Laboratory in Albany California developed Velva Fruit a frozen dessert made from pressed ripe fruit sugar and gelatin heated to a velvet ice cream like texture. The product aims to use surplus mellow fruit and may appeal to both commercial makers and home cooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jce Cretan
Rencures Laboratory
Department of Agriculture
Albany
Calif
Nuny
California
Velva
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa Returns to Peacetime Birth Rate in State
Iowa's birth totals show a retreat from wartime highs for a second year. Vital statistics director Chancellor notes births declined in seven months of the year, with prewar totals around 1.2 million rising to about 2.0 million earlier, then dipping as families separate. he cites separation as a principal cause of the ongoing decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
State Beat Department
Corley
Spain
Paul Maddy Heads 4-H Club Department
Paul Maddy of West Baw Township is named to lead the Marion County Extension youth program. The appointment comes after two years of service with the program and aligns with efforts to organize local 4-H club activities and youth outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Maddy
West Baw
Marion County
Hse
Anal Thetis Club
Cetivith
Guano Peatle
Pro Maddy i
Phew Nee Ebald
Baph Sebanl
Ceres oAmes
Tarren
Henny
Seren
Cadet Nurse Aims Health Service For Home Folks
Cadet Nina, training as a nurse, plans to return to Parshall Colorado to provide essential health services. She longs to ease rural education and health barriers faced by her family and community, while Public Health Service targets 60 000 cadet nurses to expand civilian and military nursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parshall
Colorado
Nina
Ning
Ring
U.S. Health Service
Public Health Service
British Victims of Robot Bombs Helped by Red Cross
Washington relief units supply cloth and medicines and a glass substitute for shipment to Britain. Women’s Volunteer Services of Great Britain coordinate distribution across the United States as volunteers offer goods for Bryghind relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KED Cross
United State
Bryghind
Women's Volunteer Services of
Great Britain
rupture Shields demonstration in Oskaloosa Iowa
H L Hellmann of Minnesota will demonstrate rupture shields at the Lucey Hotel in Oskaloosa Iowa on Friday September 16 1944 from 10 am to 4 pm free of charge. He has supplied shields to rupture sufferers for ten years and invites those with large ruptures or failed prior treatments to attend. If you cannot attend contact his associate L A ive for an appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ield
H. L. Hellmann
Eapitis
Minnesota
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Lucey
United States
Wny
L. A
Plan Steps for Successful Garment Remodeling
A guide to transforming old garments into a renewed look. It covers selecting fabrics, ripping, pressing, and carefully aligning pieces. It emphasizes thread control, shading, and appropriate finishing techniques for collars, lapels, and darts. It notes wool thickness affects roll and edge finishing. It mentions professional overhauls require precise order, fit, and fabric handling.
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Lake Prairie
A.D. Ver Steeg
Tuesternoon
Gladys Shaw
Indianapolis
Ind
Silver Grove
John Bloodsworth
Pel
Francis de Geus
Harold Wittenburg
Delis van Zante
Gerald Vander Linden
Garrett Dieleman
John Hiemstra
Dick van Zee
Arie Klein
Harry Kuiper
Ray de Haan
Denver
Sidney
John den Hartog
Leland
Knoxville
Georgetown
Rnck
Paul Lautenbach
Charles
Keith
C.H. Randall
Cole
John den Tartog
Lend
Town
I. K. Pals
Dick Lautenbach
Robert Lee Lautenbach
Ray de Maan
Loveland Pass
W.C.T.U
W. C. TU
Minnie de Kock
Missionary Meeting
Baptist Church
Swanson
Kans
Africa
Aneon
J.T. van Zante
Webound
Hattie
Hiemstra Reunion
Apple Grove Orchard
Mitchellville
Vander Linden
Rexall Drug Store
DE Zwarte
Angenet
C. Hackert
Bo de Qwarte
Me Zrcourte
Marjorie Bernard de Zwarte
Gerrit
Une de Zwarte
Ball Ander Beck
James de Zwarte
Aber Vanden Berg
Carl Hackert
Ing
Glma
J. M. Gosser
Geyrit Gosselink
Gorselisk
A Reid
Albert Vander Meide
Gerard M. Geselink
Alfred Gosseink
Albert van, Dense
Delis Var
Ray Gasvedily
Mary Gossead
Dena Gosselink von Haaften
Mise A Mae
Mise
Clara Gosselink
Karl Gosselink
Bobby
Mary Lov
Urban Gosselink
Mary Lou Ten Hagen
Tew
Lou Ten Hagen
Virgil Teo Hagen
Georgia Ann Ten Hagen
Mary Hagen
Les Vow
Dennis
Sandra Kay Koopman
Harold Vos
Sherrie Ann Koopman
Mary Low Shepperd
Beverly Vogelaar
Ronda Lee Gezel
Connie
Birdie
Grandville Reformed
Herrea Bender
Vie
Belize
Lowenrd
E. Huihvertse
J. Borst
Prune City
Pelle
Marion van Arketter
Leonard van Arkel
Nek van Dyk
Dave Nick
Henry van Av
Caroline van Haaften
Mea
Joseph van Haaften
van Haaften
Audrey de Jong
Edward de Jong
Juger van Borkel
Frances de Jong
Marilyn Meematra
Eleanor Vander Berk
Eloise de Zwarte
Ronald van Heusten
Carolyn van Heuften
Glen de Brain
Herman D. de Jung
Gerald Kole
Wam
Lawrence E. van Zee
Hoffmann’s
Minneapolis
Mina
Evan Deus
Leonard E, Allen CQ
Ogeer
Die
Techne
Boat Furniture CO
O. Penney E., Tae
Towncraft
Jim Penney
Oxfords
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