Local notices from Monroe and surroundings
A flurry of social updates reports visits by Ralph Bartlett family from Missouri and Chicago guests at C C Ammer home. Des Moines visitors stop by, while Mrs Maggie Van den Baard's funeral is noted. A Newton Monroe fire destroys multiple farm buildings. Lieutenant Colonel C Ray McReynolds, U S Army Air Corps, is stationed in San Diego. Local weddings and engagements are noted along with school staffing and a new cottage Grove school term.
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Mra
H.W. Vriezemar
Ralph Bartlett
Baby
Missouri
Monroe
Cappe
Chicago
C. C
Will Shaw
Dwight
Wisconsin
W. A. Pye
Swea
Monda
Monroe Baptist Church
Maggie Vanden Baard
Don Hunt
Union
Iowa
Hunt
Algonda van Wely
Gibson Shaw
Memphis
Isaac Fouch
Newton
C. Ray McReynolds
Minnie McReynold
Moted
United States Army Air Corps
McRteynolds
Air Corps
San Diego
Cal
James Ver Heul
Kenneth Ver Heul
Carl Ver Heul
Betty Joan
Lloyd Nolin
Keith Ver
Marvin
Ver Heul
Nneth Ver Heul
Huron
Kenneth
Jake Dingeman
Greeley
Colorado
Enterprise
Lois Long
Marie Vander Hart
Pella
Cottage Grove
Lois Dennis
Mingo
Auto Production Slash Hits Farmer and Rural America
Washington proposes a cut in automobile output affecting farms as both a supplier of materials and as customers. The chart explains how a reduction in car production impacts rural America, detailing how much farm material is tied to each million vehicles produced and outlining potential consequences for farmers.
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Washington
America
Mately
Weather event at Reasnor causes barn destruction and damage
Fragmentary report describes high winds near the Charlie farm on Highworth Road at Monroeth blowing away a barn and scattering contents two hundred yards east. Names such as Ivan Buckley Hawarth Jace Jennings and A. are mentioned as badly injured while a corn crib also suffered damage.
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Reasnor
Highworth
Monroeth
Ivan Buckley
Hawarth
Jace Jennings
Fire damages home. goods saved in Jasper County
Summary notes a fire in Jasper County with origin and flames under control. Several reunions and social visits are recorded in Newton Pella and surrounding areas. The article lists local families, attendees, and weekend activities, including a house move and school enrollments with multiple names and places.
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Mary Johnson
Jasper County
Pas
EttaBelle Kowa
Woody
Newton
Bellevue Reunion Picnic Joins Old Neighbors in Monroe
Mr and Mrs Gradus Vriezelaar and Blaine attended the Bellevue Reunion picnic at Henry Herwehe's Monroe home. The annual gathering brings Bellevue neighbors together to renew friendships and meet new acquaintances. The Brummel family returned from a five week West tour including a visit to Rev and Mrs G Roz in Colorado.
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Gerrit
Don Hartog
Winnifred
Eugene
Bennink
West Park
Pella
Neal Heematra
Don Poortinga
Gerrit Aubers
Frank Poortinga
Ralph
Hattie Poortinga
Poortinga
Maytay Park
Newton
Niack Farm
Dave Vander Ploeg
Gradus Vriezelaar
Blaine
Bellevue
Henry Herwehe
Monroe
Walter Brummel and Sons
West
Leighton Community News Notes Fitful Visit and Travel
Leighton community events include visits by Frank Nelson family from Pope Iowa and Dwight Douglas Edward De Reus of City Missouri. A large OsKaloosa funeral for Clarence Grandin drew many locals. Dorens Society hosted guest day with twenty one members and ten guests. Matilda Van Rokel spoke on Indian Dulce New Mexico work. A. B. Vander Linden reading and a Van Roe kel vocal duet highlighted the program. Families De Prenger Van Zee De Krook Brower Van Roekel and others attended. Roger Van Roekel’s guests planned Michigan and Grand Rapids visits. Bernice Ver Ploeg enrolled in A I B Des Moines. Joyce Ver Ploeg to Central College.
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H. W. Vriezelaar
JW Pringle
Newton
A. L. Dykstra
Gerrit J. Vanden Berg
Everett
Pella
Frank Aalbers
Marilyn
Pali
Nelson Vos
Vos
G. Vos
Grover Herwche
Mra
Gradux Vriezelaar
L.A. Dykstra
Galesburg
Ilinois
George Tiley
Des Moines
Elmer Vogelaar
Lenora
Sam Poortingt
Mr. Hiemstra
J. F. Hiemstra
Pellae
Hamilton
Michigan
Marion van Hunsten
Rozehoom
Oley Ieformed
Pantor
Katra
Fort Fa
Fs Vidio Hor Purenta
A. J. Dykwten
Dykstra
I. J. Moora
Eugene
Vanes
City
Marion van Halan
Dsityum
Vallu
Frank Poortings
Pallu
Bummit Sehool
Mary Poortinga
Willa Mae
Bully
Aris Juno van Dourninck
Hitu Helle
Robinette
Dale Ronn
Halph
Phylimn van Wyk
Volme
Mary
Coralia Vrivzaluur
Ian
Howard Jonker
1Fite
Kathryn Heemstra
John Henry Vrivzaluur
Malph van Vilut
Willian Joburts
Ontario
Don Wanwr
Jalon
Apt
Asia Ind Vy
Frank Nelson
Donna Ann
Pope
Iowa
Dwight Douglas
Edward de’ Reus
Missouri
Leighton
John Veenstra
Jake van Dusseldorp
Colorado
Clarence Grandin
Oskaloosa
Grandin
Lou van Roekel
Dick van Zee
G. H. van Zee
A. A. van Roekel
Wm. de Prenger
Poultrymen Urged to Meet Export Egg Demand
Iowa agriculture officials explain a postwar shift toward producing export eggs to meet a global shortage. A. D. Oderkirk notes Britain and Germany have been major importers, with Britain especially reliant on foreign supplies now cut off by war. The United States and Canada are expected to supply dried and frozen egg exports.
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Y Iowa
A.D. Oderkirk
Iowa State College Extension
Great Britain
Germany
Britain
Oberkirk
England
Netherlands
Poland
Denmark
United States
Canad
Odorkirk
Small Fry Hobby Help for Family In Fall Days
Children eight to ten face a size problem between preschool play and teen activities. A simple hobby like collecting rocks or bottle caps can occupy the small fry, build storage space, and foster self respect as the project grows with family support.
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Iowa Heittenwardh Biatlon
University of Iowa
Ot t umwa Flyer Speaker at Rotary Club
Ottumwa Flyer addresses Rotary Club about aviation progress since 1914 and future duties. He describes an O-47 aircraft with 413 ton weight, 215 mph cruise, 127 dashboard instruments, and rapid speed changes from gear retraction to takeoff. He recalls a Des Moines to Ottumwa flight in 21 minutes.
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Fort Leavenworth
Texas
Canal Zone
South America
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Multiple for sale items flood local ad sheet
A jumble of classified lines lists for sale and rental items including tires, farm livestock and equipment, household goods, clothing, and a metal shed. Contact names and phone numbers are given foreach listing, with locations around Oskaloosa and Pella and a mix of small household and farm goods advertised.
Distance Flying Ho Explains Navy Plane Capabilities
A Navy flying instructor discusses the 16 crew member patrol boat and its 4 000 gallon fuel capacity. He describes long-range flights from San Francisco to Nome and Panama, noting the bomb sight and Sperry gyroscope as key tech. He urges pilots to train hard and stay fit while stressing aviation's wartime value.
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San Francisco
Nome
Alaska
Newport News
Virginia
Bangor
Maine
Canal Zone
Panama
Oleson
Berlin
Pella
Navy Pier
Chicago
Bombadier
National Defense Hiring Notice for U S Government Jobs
The Eighth U S Civil Service District in Saint Paul Minnesota seeks Blacksmiths Heavy Fire Boilermakers Coppersmith Ironworkers Riggers Structural Steel Workers Sheetmetal Workers Machinists and steel bridge builders for national defense work. Apply now by writing to the Manager 925 Post Office Building Saint Paul Minnesota for full information and forms. Flavor peanut butter with honey for a sandwich spread children will like.
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United States
Eighth U.S. Civil Service District
Saint Paul
Minnesota
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