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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1940

Page

7

Neighbors share weekend visits and local events

Mr and Mrs John Rozeboom of Steen Minnesota visited Rev Rozebooms family after his operation. Jacob Ten Hagan from near Pella visited Rene Aalbers. Fd Gaass family met Arie Van Waardhuizen parents. William Roush attended W F Reynolds funeral at Knoxville Christian church. Delbert Kuiken had measles. Verle Ver Dught and mother in law bought cedar trees from Charles Vander Kolk. Mrs Dick De Haan helped with house cleaning.

John Rozeboom Steen Minnesota Rev Rozeboom Familiev Jacob Ten Hagen Near Pella Rene Aalbers Jacob Wouda Pella Fd Gaass Charles Vander Kolk Dick de Haan Arie van Waardhuiben

Belgian Draft Stallion Ivondale Marquis details

Ivyondale Marquis No 23576 is a Belgian Draft stallion described as sorrel with a star. Sire Conquerant de Zandvoor de 18625 and Foch de Heron lineage. dam Irondale Beauty 16938 with Oakdale Hero 16807. Standing at L M Van Zante Place near Pella Iowa with an $8.00 service fee.

Conquerant de Zandvoorde Foch de Heron Julie de Goyck Faro Baronne de Heron Zambour de Neyghem Lise de Goyck Irondale Beauty Oakdale Hero Jupiter Daisy Oakdale Farcour Farcour Margot Mack Liberty Bell

Arbor Day celebrated at Leighton School grounds

Parents teachers and three board members Andrew Brouwer Andrew Steenhoek and Henry Rempe organized Arbor Day activities at Leighton School after a business meeting in the basement. A program in the school room featured John Heselink explaining Arbor Day and readings from Joyce Kilmer Trees.

Andrew Brouwer Andrew Steenhoek Henry Rempe J. C. den Hartog T. D. Beintema John Heselink Don de Prenger Joyce Kilmer P.T.A Clara de Jong Charlotte van Maanen Bernice Ver Ploeg Kathryn Henry Blanche de Prenger H. W. Vander Linden Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Howard Glendening Moline Ilinois

Ver Steeg Family Visited Art Ver Steeg Home

The John Ver Steeg family from Newton visited Sunday April 14 at the Art Ver Steeg residence, sharing a brief family gathering and news.

John Ver Steeg Newton Art Ver Steeg

Will Jansen Moves to Hermann Van Veen Property

Will Jansen relocated to the Hermann Van Veen property and works for Arie Ver Steg. Art and Johnny Vander Werf and Will Jansen visited Tuesday evening at the Joe Vander Werft home. Marie Vander Leest assisted Mrs Arie Klein with spring cleaning during the past week. Mr and Mrs Will Ver Stee and Wilbur of Monroe and Mr and Mrs Ed Ver Steeg of Lynnville visited Sunday at the parental Art Ver Steeg home.

Will Jansen Hermann van Veen Arie Ver Steg Art Johnny Vander Werf Joe Vander Werft Marie Vander Leest Arie Klein Will Ver Stee Wilbur Monroe Ed_Ver Steeg Lynnville

Biblical drama to be staged by Eben Ezer youths in Leighton

The Eben Ezer Reformed church in Leigh ton will present the drama Whatsoever Ye Saw on Friday evening April 26 at 745 pm Everyone is invited The Rural Electrification meeting held last Friday at Centennial school drew a good crowd And several local residents were seen visiting and attending church events with relatives and friends across nearby towns including Perth Oskaloosa and Den Burger The community notes also mention hospital stayed visits family dinners and Farmers Night at F B Den Burger and sons with free coffee and doughnuts on a chilly evening.

Ebenezer Reformed Church Leighton Tony de Jong C.R. van Heukelem Henry van Rockel Joyce Henry Roorda Perth Tom Wilson Terry Douglas D. de Prenger Beulah Klein John de Prenger Clayton Ustermarkt Central F. B. den Burger and Sons

Vander Krol and friends host weekend gatherings

Mr and Mrs Glen Vander Krol spent Saturday evening in the John E C Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Gilford Winegar of Prairie City were Sunday dinner guests in the John Elscott Hill attended the Grinnell sale Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs John De Jong Viola and Paul were Sunday dinner guests in the Milo De Jong home. Charles Gause is spending a few days this week with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Lester Gause and family. Mr and Mrs Russell Vander Krol and baby were dinner guests Sunday in the Henry Willemsen.

Glen Vander Krol John E. C Gilford Winegar Prairie City John Elscott Harold Dieleman Tracy Vander Beek Oliver Wisgerhof Grinnell Carlene Mae Hazel de Prenger

Peoria News Socials and Local Updates

The Peoria Young People Society held its annual social despite rain and poor roads. Mrs. Win Vroegh is improving enough to sit up part of each day. Paul Renaud planted three acres of Virginia crab fruit trees on his Teen Hall estate. Mrs Tracy Boyd returned from Brinkley hospital in Little Rock feeling better. The Christian Reformed Women’s League gathering in Pella drew twenty seven Peoria ladies. The local Christian school board reappointed John Koning as principal and Miss Janet De Jong as primary teacher for another year. Bert Nibbelink and S Vander Schaaf families visited church services in the afternoon.

Peoria Paul Renaud Teen Hall Pella Christian School John Koning Janet de Jong S. Vander Schaaf Ella Vander Schaaf M. A. de Jong Polla Bert Nibbelink Also

Cordova News Gurney Carmicle Census Taker in Neighborhood

Cordova News notes Gurney Carmicle Summit township census taker in Dysart area Tuesday. He reassures residents no questions violate dignity and urges pride in answers for all ages. Boyd Perkey joins Lynn Perkey to Dysart Sunday amid a Dutch German farming town, as roads extend with 81 culverts to be built by the construction firm. Dysart lies east of Traor. Clifford Eden leaves for Melrose to operate a rock-loading drag line. Lynn Perkey and R. M. Hart sell two cows Monday. Junior Waardhuizen has worked for Murray Van Hemert part of the last month. Sonny Williams has been

Gurney Carmicle Summit Township Boyd Perkey Lynn Perkey Dysart Traor Clifford Eden Melrose R. M. Hart Junior Waardhuizen Murray van Hemert Sonny” Williams

Pretty Home at Dunreath Severs Work for Two Weeks

Pretty Home at Peoria laid off from the strip mine at Dunreath for two weeks and will work at the sawmill with his father. Local students travel to Knoxville Wednesday for exams, featuring Colleen Alley Robert Hanning Huff Mikesell and Billy Gene Karr, with LaVon and Robert Karr from Reese school. Community notices include visits, funerals for Grant Reynolds and Ed Cochrane, and a church board meeting at the Red Rock church. The April Meds club hosted a family pot luck and showcased Alaska pictures. the Christian Reformed Girls' society will present a program April 25 in the church auditorium.

Dunreath Knoxville Colleen Alley Robert Hanning Huff Mikesell Billy Gene Karr LaVon Robert Karr Reese School Betty Lille Calvin Bricker Hazel Bricer Lorena van Hemert Flower Club F E. B. Cochrane Sandma Hart Reuben Vowell Prairie City Murray van Hemert Reuben Kamerick Red Rock George Dailey Monroe Pete van Hemert Clyde Karr C. W. Polk Norma Gerrit Vis Fred de Vries C. O. Macy W. T. Conover Bruce Simon Vander Pol Will van Wyk Miss Reynolds Connie Welle Joan Wayne Wildman Kay Peter Rozendaal Adelaide Ralph Evans Dale Don Wisgerhof Hattie Smith Joe Alaska John Tiedje Newton Girls’ Society of the Christian Reformed Church

Sully News Highlights Local Visits and School Play

Senior nurse Mildred De Jong spent Friday evening to Sunday at her parental home. Helen Vander Pol visited Ottosen parents over the weekend. Sully High School quintet Van Arkel Dunnink De Kock Vander Beck Smith head to Waterloo state contest Friday. De Jong and Vos families hosted visitors while the senior class staged The Henpecked Husband April 17 18 under C R Bode.

Mildred de Jong The State University Hospital Town City Fred de Jong Helen Vander Pol Ottosen Simon Vanderel Sully High School Dorothy van Arkel Evelyn Dunnink Anna Mae de Kock Verna Vander Beck Iida Smith Waterloo Harry de Jong Pella Tony Vos Emmet Awttry Awtry Effie Varenkamp

Fire destroys barn and shed on Earl Shaw farm near Monroe

A fire of undetermined origin swept a barn and a machine shed on the Earl Shaw farm three miles west of Monroe on Thursday morning. No livestock perished but some machinery owned by tenant Fred Jensma was ruined. Mr and Mrs Aric Vriezelaar, Down and Katie Vriezelaar were present.

Earl Shaw Monroe Fred Jensma Aric Vriezelaar Down Katie Vriezelaar

Sprouts Paint Cleaner Adds Shine Without Streaks

Kuyper Builders Material Company promotes SPROUTS Paint Cleaner as a no elbow grease solution that leaves a streak free finish, causes no blotches or paint damage, and is gentle on hands.

Kuyper Builders Material Company

Dinner guests in the Peter Breed home Sunday

A contour and terracing demonstration led by W. A. Buell and Donald K. Struthers from the extension service at Town State College is planned for Tuesday on the David Boot farm along highway 163, northwest of Monroe.

Peter Breed W. A. Buell Donald K. Struthers Town State College David Boot Highway 163 Monroe Emmest Cowman Petey Carl Ammer Mason City Monroe Baptist Sharer Tueday Edward Cochrane J. H. Gray Marysville William Red’ Oak Joplin Cochrane Des’ Moines W. A. Steenson Presbyterian Church Pateners Methodist’ Church Monroe Cemetery Monroe Orchestra Membe Pogey Shultz Mary Crane Pairfield Henry Kel Newton Marion van Haatten Dean Leonard Vander John Vanden Berg Fiefield John Klien G. QO. Ammer Ammer Jean Howard North Bill Ammer Grimes Ben van Zante Pella Martin van Essen B. V. Ballard Irene Des Moines Joe High School W. A. Pye Joyce Huibregtse Clarence Sharer Forest City Baptist Church The C. D. Vander Ploeg Abram Kool Pete Breed Hurley Green Sof the

Oscar Ammer and Miss Katie Vrvzelan Concert at Methodi Church

A musical program will be given Wednesday evening by Oscar Ammer and Miss Katie Vrvzelan at the Salvation Army event in the Methodi church.

Oscar Ammer Katie Vrvzelan The Salvation Army Methodi

Summit Garden Club Plans Friday Meeting and Seed Exchange

The Summit Garden club will meet Friday afternoon April 26 at the home of Mrs. W. A. Vrieze Inar in Otley. An exchange of flower seeds will be held. Numerous local residents and visitors from Pella Des Moines Monroe Fort Dodge and Newton are noted for visits and birthdays.

Summit Garden Club W. A. Vrieze- Inar Otley Gerrit’ Albers Wm. Aalbers John Boot Omaha Walter van Doornick Maggie Dykstra Pella Dykstra Frank Aalbers Marilyn Christa H Hulleman Carrie Robert Baker Poortinga Jake Duim Monroe Charlie Samson Andre Samson Newton Helen Dykstra Fort Dodge A. Ls Dykstra Neal Willemsen Mr. Willemsen D. W. Willemsen Reasner Gerrit Zylstra Arie Samson

Vriezelaar and neighbors host visits across towns

Mr and Mrs H W Vriezelaar Madeline Mary and Coralee visit relatives in Pella Saturday afternoon. Various neighbors and relatives from Otley Sully Monroe and Des Moines called or visited across the weekend including the Vrieze-Inar and Van Marren households and a funeral in Pella. County superintendent Tracy visited Summit school.

H. W. Vriezelaar Madeline Mary Coralee Pella Don Poortinga John Breen Otley L. J. Gosselink H. W Walter Nollen Leo Schneider Donna Lee Monroe H. W. Vrieze- Inar Neal Willemsen Tunis Vonk Paul van Marren Sully van Marren Roy van Engen

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