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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1939

Page

7

Nearby Towns and Rural People News Briefs

Miss Faye Van Rockel seventh grader from Summit represented Summit in Marion County spelling contest in Knoxville on Saturday. Numerous local residents visited relatives in Des Moines and Knoxville. Kaldenbergs and Vandenbergs had health updates and family visits. A League of Christian Reformed men’s societies mass meeting was held in Otley with Rev. Hoitenga speaking. 4 H leaders training occurred in Knoxville and area residents attended dinners and visits across Des Moines, Pella, and Newton.

Local Notes From Leighton and Nearby

Leighton news lists illness of Miss Gertrude Van de Haar and substitute teacher Miss Esther Brummel at Pleasant Grove School. Des Moines visitor Miss Hazeljane Sprague stayed with cousin Mary Van Zonk. Ruth De Heer worked at F W Woolworth Co in Oskaloosa last week. Choral society of Re formed church under Tudor Kempkes to perform The Resurrection Song Sunday at 7 30 PM. Florence Van Maanen celebrated ninth birthday with a party on April 1. Attendees included Betty Den Hartog, Betty Rempe, Eunice Rempe, Frances Van Maanen. Roy Van Heukelom of New Sharon and S G De Cook joined dinner guests at Robt Ver Ploeg home. Gerrit Van Roekel and son Ray visited from Denver for funeral of Henry Van Roekel in Pella Thursday. De Kock and Van Zouk families attended De Kock Kolenbrander wedding in Pella Thursday. Mark Hesselink, son of Rev Ira J Hesselink, had tonsillectomy at Newton. Harriet Meredith of Wallkill NY, Central College student, visited with Mass Kathryn Herny and attended 4 H Mother Daughter banquet in Oskaloosa. Rev D Flietstra owns a new 1939 Chevrolet.

Gertrude van de Haar Esther Brummel Pleasant Grove Hazeljane Sprague Des Moines Mary van Zonk Ruth de Heer Oskaloosa F. W. Woolworth Co Choral Society of the Reformed Church Tudor Kempkes Pella Florence van Maanen Betty Joyce den Hartog Betty Joan Rempe Eunice Rempe Frances van Maanen Roy van Heuke- Jom New Sharon S. G. de Cook Robert Ver Ploeg Gerrit van Roekel Ray Denver Colorado Henry van Roekel SG. de Kock J. A. van Zouk Mary Gary Vande Haar Mark Hesselink Ira J. Hesselink Newton Harriet Meredith Wallkill New York Central College Mass Kathryn Herny Lois Eunice Ed Price Dr. Carpenter Will Ves Margaret Bert de Jong Leona Wm. Sjaardema Kathryn Kaldenberg Gus Blom Tunis Blom Evelyn Verjean Donna Lou J. van Gennup Doris Jean Ray Buitenwerf John Blom Gilbert Wayne Sherma Kay Guy Blom Lois Elaine Andrew van Zante Marie Laverne G. Blom Artie P. Rozendaal Leola Geo. Kiene Nellie Nola Budding Jennie Budding A. C Pete Swank M. Sjaardema Dwayne Marvin Clarence Chr Jeanette van Wyk M. Rozeboom Harold Dieleman Clara Black Traer Iowa R. W. Dieleman 0. Wisgerhof C. de Prenger W. van Sant Lester H. P. Terpstra Nelson Connie Terpstra Lauren Harrison Terpstra Benny Dunsbergen Lucille May William van Heukclom Walter Steenhock Betty Joyce William Rempe Max Gary Vander Haar Phyllis Richard Steenhock Claude Douglas Shoe M. M. de Reus Peter J. Muyskens Donald Lee Beaverdam Michigan William van Heukelom C. R. van Heukelom Gerrit van Heukelom Richard van Heukelom Lou Sedrel Bussey Roy van Heukelom John Boerelyn William van Maanen Dick van Zee Albert Tusseling Pel-la M Gove van Zee Wi Tysseling M William van Roekel Harry Newendorp J. W. Veldhuizen Okaloosa Edward van Zee Ighters Glen Eugene Janet Kolenbrander Albert de Cook C. M. Vroom William van Dusseldorp J. A. van Zuuk Gary Vander

Price family enmeshed in local social activities and events

The Navin page outlines numerous Newton and Pella area gatherings. Lois and Eunice Price underwent tonsillectomies in Newton. Festivities included birthday celebrations, visits by relatives, music contest participation, church society programs, and multiple social calls. Attendees include numerous local residents and families.

Burns Stars In Pun From Missouri At Oskaloosa Theatres

The latest Burns feature Pun From Missouri plays in London with a Missouri mule magnate role. Bob Burns shifts from musical comedy to earthy American types and headlines the cast with Gladys George Gene Lockhart George P Huntley Judith Barrett Patricia Morison and William Henry. Opens Friday April 7 at the Mahaska Theatre.

Missouri London Bob Burns Bob Mahaska Theatre Gladys George Gene Lockhart George P. Huntley Judith Barrett Patricia Morison William Henry Burns The Arkansas Traveler

Shirley Temple in Technicolor Opens at Rivola Theatre

Shirley Temple stars in Technicolor "The Little Princess" presented by Darry Fanuck opening Saturday at Rivola Theatre on April 7. The film features a strong cast led by Richard Greene Anita Louise Ian Hunter Cesar Romero Arthur Treacher and others directed by Walter Lang from a screenplay by Ethel Hill and Walter Ferris with Gene Markey as associate producer.

Darry Fanuck Shirley Temple 20Th Century-Fox Rivola Theatre Turday Richard Greene Anita Louise Ian Hunter Cesar Romero Arthur Treacher Mary Nash Sybil Jason Miles Mander Marcia Mae Jones Shirley Walter Lang Ethel Hill Walter Ferris Gene Markey

Heap o' Livin' Club Holds Friday Meeting

The Heap o' Livin' club met Friday at Mrs. Larry Larson's home with twenty-two members. Members answered with an Irish song or quotation. Guests Mrs. G. De Cook and Mrs. Terry Douglas attended. Mrs. Don De Prenger led the program and presented a short one act play by Mrs. De Prenger.

Heap O’ Livin Larry Larson G. de Cook Terry Douglas Don de Prenger

Vander Linden Family Tops Weekend Visit in Moline

The Vander Linden family, Mr and Mrs H W Vander Linden and daughter Margaret, spent the weekend in Moline Til at the home of Mr and Mrs How ard Glendening. At the city election Monday J A Van Zouk was elected mayor to succeed Larry Larson. Councilmen chosen included W E Douglas Gerrit Steenbock Peter De Hamer M M De Reus and Don De Prenger. Harry Den Burger was re elected assessor and Harold De Bruin became city treasurer.

Don de Prenger Harry den Burger Harold de Bruin

Centennial Circle farming and community life notes

A handful of farmers sow oats as favorable weather looms for more field work this week. Local residents celebrate an eightieth wedding anniversary with gifts and refreshments. Neighborhood visits span the area around Oskaloosa and Monroe, noting gatherings at Van Zee, Van Rockel, De Jong, and Ustermarkt homes.

De Prenger Family Visits Father Ill in Pella

Mr and Mrs John De Prenger visited Pella Sunday to see her father Henry Van Roe kel who is seriously ill. Joyce and Orlan Ustermarkt stayed overnight with grandparents. A previous note misidentified an eye operation for Raymond De Reus. the procedure was performed by Rev N Roze boom of Otley and De Reus took him to Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota.

Ster John de Prenger Pella Henry van Roekel Joyce Orlan Ustermarkt Raymond de Reus Rev. N. Rozeboom Otley de Reus Mayo Hospital Rochester Minnesota

Also Mentioned on This Page

Summit News Faye van Rockel Summit School Summit Knoxville Betty McKeever Charlie Dop Velma Monroe Neal Heemstra Heemstra Kaldenberg Louis van Roekel Gerrit Klein Jake van Huizen Arie Terpstra John H. Vanden Berg Orange City Frank Aalbers Gerrit, van Ee van Ee Gerrit J. Vanden Berg League of Christian Reformed Men’s Societies Nellie Zegers Johnna Vos Nelson Vos A. C. van Houwelingen A. L. Dykstra Wm. A. Vriezelaar J. W. Pringle Dwight Caletta Philip Pringle H. W. Vriezelaar Frank Marion Brunia Orn Chicago Clark Street Gamble Gallon Joe Stienties Franklin Street Pella, Iowa Jation Pictures Mahaska Ats Gladys George Gene Lockhart Barrett Rivola Charles Ruggles Mary Boland Boy Trouble Lynn Overman Eve Joy Hodges Hugh Herbert Leighton News Sully News Pound Baby Ralph Vander Zyl Alex Vander Pol Darlene Janice Elaine J. Willemsen Lane Dunnink Evelyn IH. Willemsen Bas Huyser D. Vander Velden Rensner B. Heemsbergen G. Loff Gladys G. ‘Os Sam Fopma Henry Willemsen Janet Agnes Helen Vander Pol S. Vander Pol W. T. Conover Bruce Charles Geo. Swassink E. Vanden Berg Merril Knight Dean Cleaveland South Bend Ind L. F. Shutts Alyce Shutts Chris Cable Eldora Cyrus Faber Don Wisgerhof Randa Evert Verwers Bob Wisgerhof Don Ames C. C. Macy Harold Deer J. A. van Zank W. E. Douglas F. B. den Burger Oskaloosa Theatres Burns Starrer Lautenbach & Ver Dught Centennial Circle News C. R. van Ae Jom Highway 16 Wilbur Engbers Tony de Jong Ernest Esther Clarence van Heukelem C. Walster Gerrit van Zee D. van Ommen Henry van Rockel van Rockel Hendrina Hospers Dulce New Mexico Rev. Duiker Holland Elmer Ustermarkt John Boot Ben Pietersma de Kock Louis van Heukelem Polla Raymond van Zante Eddyville Gerrit van Heukelem Clayton Ustermarkt C. Val Kelderman J. E. Forbes J.M. van Dyk North Main Street West First Street Anslers Ford Dealers Ford Ulrich Motor Co S. W Corner Square
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