Families Hear From Soldiers Abroad Amid War News
Letters from Dykstra, Brinkman and Vanderburg families share wartime updates. Frank writes from FEC Iowa on V Mail about government support and longing for home. Elmer Brinkman heads West Coast after training. Wesley Keizer sails to Pearl Harbor for a government project. Dave Clark and others excel in intelligence tests at Fort Leavenworth as clark clerk training continues.
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Dykstra
Frank
FEC
Dykstra Boyden
Iowa
Tillie & Vern
Wilma
Lambert
Love
Brinkman
Matlock
Elmer Brinkman
Bertha Keizer
Wesley
Pearl Harbor
Ben Peters
Klein
Phyllis
Vince
Ellington Field
Texas
Boyden
Dave Clark
Dave
Robert DeVries
Lir
Hamish
Fort Leavenworth
4-H Achievement Show Highlights Orange City Event
The 4-H Club Achievement Show occurred August 18 19 in Orange City with Home Project and Agriculture Exhibits. Events included Horse Pulling Contests Livestock Judging Township Booth judging Girls and Boys Demonstrations and a Parade of 4-H Live Stock followed by a band concert and softball games. Exhibits closed at 5 p m on August 19 with winners announced and exhibits released.
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Orange City
American Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
Sioux Center
Newkirk
Regular church meetings set for August 27 in Boyden
The Boyden United Presbyterian Ladies Aid will gather at the Mrs Wargowsky home on Thursday August 27. The Home Mission Circle of the Boyden Reformed church plans a meeting on the same date with Martha VerMeer as hostess.
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Boyden United Presbyterian Church
Ladies Aid
Art Heitritter Admitted as Patient at Hull Hospital
Art Heitritter is a patient at Hull Hospital and was admitted on Tuesday after arrival. Heitritter’s condition was not disclosed.
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Art Heitritter
Hull Hospital
Henry Bergman on the Sick List This Week
Henry Bergman was on the sick list during the early part of the week, remaining away from work or public duties as he recovers. No additional details on illness or duration were provided.
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Henry Bergman
Mr and Mrs Schortinghuis Visit Sioux Falls Tuesday
Mr and Mrs S Schortinghuis were callers in Sioux Falls South Dakota on Tuesday.
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Mrs. S. Schortinghuis
Sioux Falls
S. D
Bert Nash Visits Mrs. Stegeman Sunday Morning
Bert Nash visited the home of Mrs. John Stegeman on Sunday morning.
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Bert Nash
John Stegeman
Subscriptions Paid by H D Schuett After Iowa Visit
H D Schuett visited The Reporter office to renew his subscription for another year. He recently spent two months with his daughter Mrs Howard Johnson in Fonda Iowa and says crop conditions there compare favorably with those here, noting crops here are the best yet this season.
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H. D. Schuett
Howard Johnson
Fonda
Iowa
Ephemeral Stomach Ailment Spreads Through Town
An apparent stomach upset affected many residents last weekend with no confirmed deaths. Officials note no severe cases and express cautious relief that circumstances could have been worse.
Mrs Ike Van Maanen Dies After Illness
Mrs. Ike Van Maanen was taken critically ill on Wednesday and died early Thursday morning after transfer to a hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the parental L Moret home and The Reformed Church.
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Ike van Maanen
L. Moret
Reformed Church
Committee to Aid Residents with Questionnaires at Town Hall
A committee will gather in the Town Hall Saturday at eight o'clock to assist people in completing their questionnaires. The event aims to help residents fill out forms accurately and efficiently.
Ivandale Teeslink Plans California Departure
Ivandale Teeslink plans to leave Sheldon early Friday morning to join his mother in California while staying as a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rensink Jr.
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Ivandale Teeslink
California
Sheldon
John Rensink Jr
Willard Brink Seriously Injured in Kalamazoo Factory Fire
Rev and Mrs J W Brink report their son Willard was seriously injured in a Kalamazoo Michigan factory fire after a recent blackout at his workplace. The incident occurred last week and details remain forthcoming.
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J. W. Brink
Willard
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Wargowskys Spend Weekend in Clear Lake Visit
Mr and Mrs Wm Wargowsky spent the weekend at Clear Lake. Bobbie has been visiting maternal relatives and returned home with his parents.
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Wm. Wargowsky
Clear Lake
Bobbie
Willis reports finish of K P duties and weight loss
Willis writes that he has completed his kitchen patrol duties and is ten pounds lighter than when he left for camp.
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Willis
Local group greets Tony Slothauber at depot visit
A splendid local group gathered at the depot to give Tony Slothauber a warm thumbs up. His family accompanied him to Boyden for a brief two day visit between transfers.
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Tony” Slothauber
Boyden
Mrs Stutzman recalls Morse family birth of Charley
Mrs Stutzman says she served as assistant at the Morse family home during the birth of Charley about 49 years ago. The Morse family farmed the home place northeast of town at that time.
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Stutzman
Charley
Local paper vows to print service member news
The newspaper pledges to publish messages from readers praising service members. It commits to sharing letters and notices despite requests for censorship to support the troops and boost morale.
Johnny Casemier Sicks Listed Since Tuesday
Johnny Casemier has been on the sick list since Tuesday past. The note records his absence from duties and indicates an illness kept him away from work.
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Johnny Casemier
Junk Campaign Pushes War Effort Through Scrap Drives
The Reporter runs the second in a junk campaign urging farm families and households to gather scrap metal and other wartime materials for armament production. It notes harvest duties have limited time but asks readers to prepare for a final collection drive and follow the paper’s advertisement for instructions.
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County War Board
Family Visit Highlights Supper in Sheldon Home
Mr. and Mrs. A B Miller and daughter Harriett hosted a supper at the Charles Morse home in Sheldon. Don Morse, guest of honor, was home on furlough from the bombing base in Pendleton Oregon.
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A B. Miller
Harriett
Charles Morse
Sheldon
Don Morse
Pendleton
Ore
Postmaster and Mrs Van Houte mourn sister’s death
Postmaster and Mrs. Jake Van Houte were called to Strasburg North Dakota by the death of Mrs William Dykema, sister of Mrs Van Houte, prompting family and local notices.
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Jake van Houte
Strasburg, N. D
van Houte
William Dykema
Local residents travel and services noted in brief
Mr and Mrs Walter, Mrs George Dickevers, and Mr and Mrs Tony Smit return Tuesday from Abilene Texas after visiting George Dickevers. George plans a branch change in service. Ulis plans remain uncertain, and Mrs Dickevers returns home. Mrs Sandy Green and Mrs Emma Stutzman attend Monday funeral services in Sheldon for Clarence Morse.
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Walter
George Dickevers
Tony Smit
Abilene
Texas
George
Ulis
Dickevers
Sandy Green
Emma Stutzman
Sheldon
Clarence Morse
VanZanten Family Visit Noted At Parental Home
The Roger VanZanten family visits their parents’ home with Hilene accompanying them, marking a family gathering at the residence.
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Roger VanZanten
VanZanten
Hilene
Vogel Paint and Glass Co. Ad in Sheldon
Paint manufacturer claims to tailor products to local climate needs for Sheldon area customers. Company emphasizes climate responsive formulations offered by Vogel Paint and Glass Co. in Sheldon.
For Sale Quick Meal Cook Stove in Good Condition
Sale advertisement notes a Quick Meal Cook Stove in good condition offered at a cheap price. Contact Fred Starkweather Jr for details and to arrange purchase.
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Fred Starkweather, Jr
Concrete cover over your well may save a child
The Alton Cement Works urges homeowners to install a concrete cover over abandoned or unused wells to prevent child injuries. The warning emphasizes safety and accident prevention for families and communities.
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The
Alton Cement Works
Collections Wanted Judgments and Mortgages
R. C. Valentine Co. offers cash for judgments notes mortgages and accounts with 35 years of experience. Write us with no obligation from Marshall town Iowa 597 rts.
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R. C. Valentine Co
Marshalltown
Iowa
War demands may cut paint quality in Vogel ad
A SUELDON ad from Vogel Paint and Glass Co. urges readers to order now as wartime demands threaten paint quality. The notice highlights timely supply, prompting immediate purchase for homes and projects.
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Vogel Paint and Glass Co
Sueldon
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Helen Vanderburg
Ordine
United States
Japan
Germany
Italy
Conservation Division
WAR Production Board
American Industries Salvage Committee
Willis G. Vanderburg
Dutte Ts Oes
Elen Eink Wirin
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