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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1937

Page

8

USED CARS AND TRUCKS FOR SALE AT VAN HOUWELING AUTO CO

Vintage auto listing from an early dealer includes numerous 1920s to 1930s models for sale and service. Several brands appear such as Chevrolet Plymouth Ford Nash Willys Whippet and Dodge with a mix of sedans coaches and trucks. The ad notes sales and service at Van Houweling Auto Co and Hoeksema Bros Garage offering parts and starter gears as well as windshield wiper service.

TRICO Hoeksema Bros Dodge van Houweling Auto CO Dodge-Plymouth

Wanders Radio and Electric Service Ad at Gamble Store

Prompt radio and electric repair with guaranteed work. Wanders Radio and Electric Service located in the Gamble Store. Tel. 28.

Gamble

Hackert Barn Fire Sparks Community Support

Amsterdam visitors and neighbors gathered at the Neal Hackert home to offer sympathy after the Hackert barn burned last week from lightning. Farmers brought tools and goods, Rev. E V Goad preached at Coal Ridge church, and Sunday School sessions were held amid warm weather and planned picnics for both South Porterville and East Amsterdam churches.

Carl Hackert Lavonna Neal Hackert Hackett Coal Ridge E. V. Goad Goad

Lightning damages pastor's home near electrical inlet

A bolt of lightning struck Rev. C. H. Rumbaugh’s house about 5 o’clock Tuesday morning during a rainstorm near the electrical inlet. A brief fire was started but extinguished with no serious damage. Thunder collapsed the timely awakening of nearby residents.

C. H. Rumbaugh Rumbaugh Sigourney Review

A Star is Born at Princess Oskaloosa August 15th

Taner March reports on a film scene shot at Selznick studio for A Star Is Born starring Gaynor and March. The Princess theater in Oskaloosa will host the real life award dinner atmosphere as the two lead actors recreate a Academy affair on screen.

Oskaloosa Taner Motionture Academy of Arts and Scien Ned Selznick Futerational Studio Orn Gaynor March Princess Theatre Startine Miss Gaynor

Neighbors Share Gifts After Barn Fire In Town

News From Nearby Towns reports a community gathering to honor the Hackett family after their barn burned. Friends and neighbors delivered 26 bushels of oats, tools, and cash gifts to help replace losses, with many local families listed among the attendees.

Coal Ridge Social Roundup

Raleigh man John Varenkamp called in the vicinity last Wednesday. Mrs. Jake De Winter and others visited Valley Junction Tuesday. Cynthia Arnold of Waukee spent the weekend with sister Mrs. Wm De Winter. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Hegwood visited Indianola last Friday returning with daughter Marie from summer school. The Coal Ridge Aid met with Mrs. Gilford Franklin last Thursday to quilt for her mother Mrs. Anderson. Jake De Winter and wife left Friday for Flint Michigan to visit daughter Mrs. Jarney Yates and family with grandson Bill De Winter Jr. Mrs. L. Baty and son George of Harvey stay at the De...

John Varenkamp Jake de Winter Valley Junction Cynthia Arnold Waukee Wm. de Winter Jess Hegwood Indianola Marie Coal Ridge Gilford Franklin John Vanden Ber Grinnell Vanden Bers Rene van Engelhoven Patricia Mra Hendrek Alth Ciara Pope Pella the Pope Frank Poortinga H. Verwers Otley Wedneday Ralph Jess de Rand Wm. Zegers Hom Arie Klein Charlie Pope Gerrit Vanderighter Betty and Son Andrew Bogaards W. H. Verwers Carol Dora Mal Monroe

Winter visitations and family moves in local area

Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson and sons left for Be Wyoming for the winter. Frank Chambers recently returned from California and is visiting in the neighborhood. Leo Waits and children visited at his parents home on Sunday. Ethel Andre tended the reunion and spoke about goiter. Langstra of Mahaska and Mr and Mrs Filte of the vicinity attended Pella services at Coal Ridge both morning and evening last Sunday.

Walter Anderson and Wyoming Wm Blackman Famil Frank Chambers California Newrhood Leo Waits M Coy Ethel Andre Pella Mahaska Hos Coal Ridge

Grinnell and nearby towns host busy visitors

Numerous Gusts of local residents visited Grinnell Oskaloosa and Pella this week attending family gatherings, church events, and social visits. Guests include Mr and Mrs Vanden Ber Rene Van Enghoven and Patricia, Ciara Pope and daughter, Miss Bernie Ver Plorg, and many others. Community members shared meals, celebrations, and sympathy notes as neighbors traveled between homes in the region.

Leighton Hosts Visiting Guests and Picnic at Leighton School Grounds

Last week Leighton hosted Miss Helen Vander Linden and friends in Burlington Lews. Mrs M M De Reus entertained Tuesday afternoon with HH Overbergen Connie Engelhoven H Meppelink and Rena Meppelink. Heap of Livin club families enjoyed a picnic supper on the Leighton school grounds Tuesday evening with Rev and Mrs J A De Jong and Amaryllis of Westfield ND as special guests. Others included Mr and Mrs Lowell Turner and children Cloyd Donald and Helen. Mr and Mrs John Veenstra and daughters Mary and June. Mr and Mrs Henry Veenstra and daughter Neva. Mr and Mrs William Van Maanen and daughters Florence and Frances. Mrs Con De Prenger and children Donald Mary Lou and Jerry. Mr and Mrs M M De Reus. Mr and Mrs J A Van Zuuk and daughter Mary Lois. Mr and Mrs William De Jong and sons Alvin and Frances.

F. B. den Burger Freda Larry Larsen Tracy Douglas Ughter Margaret Douglas Harry den Burger Donnados Lou van Rockel John den Hartog Raymond and Herts H.W. van der Linden Margareto H. M. Kempe Clarice Betty Henry Na Witt John Sarah Maw Evelyn Koopmans Rapids Michigan Colorado Miss Bernie Plorg Winnebago Nebr Henry den Hartoy Me Y Oskaloosa Aaron Roskamp Christian Reformed Church Raymond Oskaloosa Wisi J. A. de Jong Daught Vlis Henry Rel Busse de Kock Eva Mar de Kock Laura Engelhoven Herbert Cubit Harold Belzer Jinks Gladys Evelyn de Jong Connie de Jong Mahaska J. W. Vander Linn Helen French Lake Minnesota M. Vanderinden Bert Baron Pella A. de Jong G. de Cook Mary Louie Prenger M. M. de Reus William van Duren Esther June Chier Oskaed John John Se Lan Vos van Roekel Edmundson Park Oskasit Fred van Zuuk Pleasantville J. A. van Zuuk Helen Vander Linden Burlington Lews HH. Overbergen Connie Engelhoven H. Meppelink Rena Meppelink Heap of Livin Leighton School Amaryllis

Ambling Cow Wrecks Rolling Car In the Ditch

A cow wandered onto highway 63 two miles north of Toledo last Saturday causing a crash that sent Osa Gilson and his car into the ditch, rolling twice. Gilson chose the shoulder to avoid the animal but could not avoid the collision. Jack Schultz and his nine year old son were with him. Schultz suffered a head cut but all survived.

Toledo Waterloo Osa Gilson Jack Schultz Schultz Gilson Toledo Chronicle

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