Society Notes From September Meetings and A Wedding
The September meeting of the SSS Club at Mrs. Richard Geurts home on Sept 14 with ten members and one visitor elected officers for the coming year. Pauline Steenhoek celebrated a surprise birthday Sept 24 with gifts games and refreshments. attendees included Ruth De Jong Betty Brummel Nancy Kuiper and many others. Dorotha De Bruin of Oskaloosa married Homer Hasselman in a candlelight ceremony June 29 at Central Reformed Church with a large reception afterward.
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SSS Club
Richard Geurts
Jake Monster
Chas ‘Toom
Robert Schmidt
Ellis Metcalf
Dave van Steenis
Nicholas Geurts
Clarence van Steenis
Robert Vissel Kitts
Pauline Steenhoek
Naldo Steenhoek
Ruth de Jong
Betty Brummel
Nancy Kuiper
Honore
Henry de Cook
Wilma van Gilst
Gilbert Steenhoek
Pauline Vander Melen
Donald de Cook
Wilbur ‘Vander’ Kraan
Henry Rensink
Howard Brummel
Violet Arvin Boot
Mr van Zee
Cordelia Horst
Wereurt van Hal
Robert de Cook
Henry Goodyk
Herman van Mershergendy
Donna van Haalen
Roy van der Kraats
Dorotha de Brui
M. C."de Bruin
Oskaloosa
Homer Hasselman
Herman’ Hasselman
J. C. van Wyke
G. A. Alberts
Betty van Zetten
Phyllis Hasselman
Ralph de Bruin
Leighton
The
Pride
Marlyn Steenhock
Arthur Steenhock
Oskala
Bonnie Butler
Forrest Butler
Pella
Wayne Hasselman
Gerrit Hasselman
Virgil Westercamp
Ralph and
Paul de Bruin
John de Roi
Edward Hasselman
Beverly McMorran Cut
Dorotha de Bruin
Central Reformed Church
Local Wedding Details Highlight Serving and Gift Arrangements
The cake was cut by Faye Grandin and Frances De Bruin while Mr. and Mrs. Asher Schank supervised the guest book. Lena Vander Linden and Donald Patterson managed the gift table. Waitresses included Mrs. Dale Roorda Mrs. Lyle Stout and Marlyn and Patricia Roorda.
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Faye Grandin
Frances de Bruin
Asher Schank
Lena Vander Linden
Donald Patterson
Dale Roorda
Lyle Stout
Marlyn
Patricia Roorda
Local couple settles on a farm near Oskaloosa after honeymoon
Assisting in the kitchen were Mrs. G. Westercamp, Mrs. W. Den Nartog, Mrs. W. Rempe, Mrs. C. Meik, Mrs. N. Borgman, and Mrs. A. Bogaard. The couple enjoyed a honey moon in Wisconsin and Illinois, and they now live on a farm near Oskaloosa.
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G. Westercamp
W. den Nartog
W. Rempe
C. Meik
N. Borgman
A. Bogaard
Wisconsin
Illinois
Oskaloosa
Birthday Party for Mrs Van Vark Delights Friends
Mrs. Jim Van Vark was pleasantly surprised on Thursday when eight friends brought well filled baskets for a belated birthday celebration. A delicious lunch was served and all enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
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Jim van Vark
Fortnightly Club meets at Wormhoudt home for luncheon
The Fortnightly Club gathered at Mrs. I. C. Wormhoudt's residence for a 1 o'clock luncheon on Thursday September 14. Co hostesses were Mrs. Geo Ver Stee, Mrs. J. Van Wyk and Mrs. Fred Whalley. The program Southern Hylands was presented by Mrs. Robert Lautenbaeh.
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I. C. Wormhoudt
Geo. Ver Stee
J. van Wyk
Fred’ Whalley
Robert Lautenbaeh
Demand for Workers Surges in Marion County
The Marion County employment office sees August as the peak for worker inquiries this year with 743 visits, below July’s 1103 and shy of April’s 891. A total of 48 placements were made, 43 in nonagricultural work and 5 in agriculture, including 18 women and 8 veterans among nonfarm placements. Industry breakdown includes 18 in furniture and fixtures, 10 in wholesale and retail, 5 in mining, 3 in apparel manufacturing, 2 in contract construction, 1 in public utilities, and 4 in private household services. Only 6 nonagricultural jobs were short-term. Manager L. J. Krenmyre notes demand outpaces supply for the year, with 23 openings listed for various roles in Knoxville and nearby areas. Those seeking full or part-time work are urged to file at the employment office.
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Marion County
L. J. Krenmyre
Knoxville
Plowing Match Contenders Gather for Continental Contest
In ton Ind Fred Feight Tecumseh Mich and Virgil Taul Pattonsburg Mo headline a field led by Larry Long Bethany Mo the 16 year old runner up in contour judging. Other entrants include William Himelrigh Barberton Ohio Dean Wilson Urbana Ohio defending champ Ronaldo Or Beatrice Neb Wilbert Roly Alma Wis Kenneth Freeman Bloomington Ind and Robert Barrow Keosauqua Iowa.
Many Non-Residents to Hunt Pheasants in Iowa This Season
The 1950 pheasant season attracts more non residents, with inquiries from New York Florida Texas California and other distant states. Over 2000 non resident licenses were issued in 1949. Conservation Commission spokesmen credit better pheasant numbers and South Dakota cuts for the rise in out of state interest.
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Iowa
Pr Son
New York
Florida
Texas
Califo
Middle West
The
Conservation Commission
South Dakota
Nonresident Hunting Licenses See Fee Tiers Across States
Nonresident hunting licenses follow reciprocal bases with Iowa charging the same as residents, minimum $5. Kansas asks $5 while Wyoming licenses can rise to $100. The town pheasant season spans 25 days in 70 counties and 10 days in 18 more. Nonresident bag and possession limits mirror residents at three cock birds. Fees and schedules are available at county record offices or by writing the State Conservation Commission in Des Moines.
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Iowa
Kansas
Wyoming
State Conservation Commission
Grand Avenue
Des Moines
Urges All-Out Fight To Eradicate Rats
Town entomologist Harold Gunderson urges an all-out campaign on farms this fall to eradicate rats blamed for 200 million dollars in annual damage. He cites Econ benefits from removing rat shelters and baiting, citing Dallas County farm results of 1100 dead rats saving about 2500 bushels of corn and lowering costs to near 99.9 cents per unit.
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Turan
Harold Gunderson
Town State College
Gunderson
Stewart Elson
Dallas County
Elison
Entomologist Advises Early Rat Control Measures
An entomologist recommends farmers begin rat control preparations before Diekimg starts to protect crops. The plan emphasizes repairing empty ecore ribs and rat-proofing storage areas to reduce infestation risks.
Poisoning Information From County Extension Offices
Information on poisoning in surere and methods of tat pro ime buildings may be obtained from county extension directors offices or by writing Gund at Towa State Colleg
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County Extension
Towa State Colleg
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Tors
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Oskaloosa Pella
Little Boys & Girls
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