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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
7
A garbled society roundup reports multiple family reunions in a community, listing attendees by surname and relation. It mentions a wedding anniversary atmosphere, a grace meal, and guests from nearby towns, noting absences due to illness and surgery.
A family gathering at the Van Houweling home featured shared entertainment and companionship as relatives enjoyed a lively get together with music and conversation. Names and exact activities are not fully clear in the fragmented report.
The goble ride chase of the Baptist Church will with M Elite Van Clerg after no. She will tied by Mer Cox. The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon with Mr FB Carpenter, My Porter and Mrs FL 15.
The piece records whimsical office gossip at Rolscreen, noting romances, sick lists, bicycle mishaps, a mock wedding, staff changes, and production shifts. It mentions Tiny Wilkins of the Gasoline Ration Board, a Venetian Blind Department award, and ongoing postwar efficiency efforts at the plant.
As the school season opens, fountain pens are scarce this year and the shop offers repair services to keep pens writing. The notice promotes The Book Shop as the fixer for fountain pens.
Redfield girl Miss Margaret Mine married Pella soldier Jerry Van Gorp in a wartime ceremony at the Pella church. The bride wore white satin with a long train and veil, the groom in US Army uniform. Attendants included Miss Hollys Eleins, ushers listed, reception at the bride’s home, after which the couple departed for Paris Texas via Camp Maxey. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs M Cheyne Mine. the groom is son of Mr and Mrs John Van Gorp of Pella. He recently rejoined his unit after training and an injury. The article describes the ceremony, music, decor, and plans for a brief honeymoon before reporting back to duty.
Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brom passed away at home on Friday August 26 1944 at six months. Survived by parents a sister Beth Ann maternal grandmother Mrs Emma Fobes and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Barney Brom. Funeral services held Monday August 28 1944 at 10:30 am at Van Dyk Funeral Home Rev Haverkamp officiating. Burial Oakwood.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assisting after the death of our dear daughter and sister Mary Rae Brom. Your thoughtful acts and flowers helped us bear the loss. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brom and Beth Ann Brom
Mrs H J Elenbaas born Jennie Wortman in Utrecht September 7 1868. As a young woman she joined the Reformed Church at Utrecht and never transferred her membership to America. She married March 1 1901 to Mr Elenbaus, had one daughter Henrietta, and lived near Sully after her husband prepared a home in the United States. Last winter Mrs Elenbaus be-
A long illness culminates in a stroke on Wednesday August 15 that left a woman unable to recover, with care provided by her daughter during the final two weeks of life. The report notes the health decline and the sequence leading to death.
Mary Ulrich, daughter of Rhyndurver and Heiltje Eva Bara, died after a long illness in Texas. She married John Ulrich and had five children, with several relatives named. Private services were held in Texas with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. survivors include husband and multiple children and grandchildren.
A family thanks Pella friends and relatives who helped after the death of beloved mother and grandmother Mrs. Jennie Ulrich. They express gratitude for sympathy and tokens of respect sent in support during their loss.
Flora Kuiper born November 24 1864 in the Netherlands emigrated to the United States at 16 settling near Pella. She married Gerrit Vander Waal and died August 14 1944 at age 79. Survived by eight children including Mrs Walter Van Polen Mrs T J Vander Beck William Mrs Frank Scott Mrs Peter Eenhock Jim Ralph and Bertha.
A local supplier reports a complete ring of school texts and workbooks stocked for Mahaska and Marion County rural schools. The inventory covers texts used in both counties, ensuring ready access for classrooms and students.
In Prairie City a funeral was held for a resident as family members gathered at the Christian Reformed Church. The ceremony took place Thursday April 17 with interment at Blick Oak Cemetery in Pella, Iowa.
Donald Eugene Klein and Mrs Glenn Klein passed away after service at Mahaska Health. Andrew Schultz Funeral services were held Monday. Interment at Oakwood with Rev Haverkamp officiating at Van Tink Funeral Home. Grandparents and maternal relatives noted.
We express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives who aided during the illness and after the death of infant Donald Eugene Klan. We thank all who expressed sympathy and Reverend AL Haverkany for comfort and those who sent flowers from Mrs Glen and family.
The notice lists gasoline coupons A-11 valid through November in 17 fast Cal States and A-12 valid through September 21 outside the East Coast Area. Fuel oil period 11 and 5 coupons valid through September 30, with period 1 coupons now valid. Shoes stamps 1 and 2 for airplanes are valid indefinitely.
Wartime ration notices explain stamp validity for meats fats sugar and five pound allotments. Blue stamps through September become good indefinitely Sugar stamps 20 31 and two stamps after September 1 allow five pounds each Sugar stamp 40 remains valid for five pounds through February next year.
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