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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1961
Page
7
The Lake Mills Graphic editorial cartoon compares two similar towns for a factory site. Town A has excellent water supply and strong electric power potential, while Town B lags with poor water. It urgesPella to study labor supply and industrial development, criticizing the local Chamber for weak support.
Numerous Sully and nearby residents hosted or visited relatives and friends from Newton Pella Grinnell Oskaloosa and Des Moines for Thanksgiving and Sunday gatherings. Names include Vander Wilt Zegars De Penning Van Wyk Renaud De Graaf and Van der Kamp with ties to Central College Dordt College and local churches.
Mrs Sarah Klein Vriezelaar died shortly after noon Monday November 27 1961 at Pella Community Hospital. Born Otley May 8 1884 she married Ine G Vriezelaar June 4 1908. Surviving are four children nine grandchildren seven great grandchildren and six Klein brothers. Funeral Wednesday at First Baptist Church Pella with burial Oakwood Cemetery.
Grove families including Jerald Vogelaar and Ferdinand Vogelaar shared Thanksgiving Day meals in Oskaloosa and Newton. A church Thanksgiving supper took place Tuesday evening with the Calvin Hays family receiving a good well basket. Attending were the congregation and the Vogelaar families along with Van Zee, Van Roekel, Schmidt and Jen nie.
The Galesburg Ladies' Aid held a Wednesday meeting opened by President Magdalene McReynolds with devotions by Mary Schnug and Florence Butin. A hymn, scripture, prayer, and Bible study followed. They announced an oyster supper and bazaar for Friday December 1 and served lunch to 14 members. Local visits and family news followed, including mentions of Gerrit Van Hulzen, Henry Peery, Loren Rohrdanz, and others in nearby towns.
Burdock Discount Lumber Co markets mountain grown lumber at low prices with cash discount. Highlights include No 1 Fir 2x4 2x6 2x8, White Pine siding and doors, nails and coatings, aluminum doors, Armstrong ceilings, and various sheathing and fence stock.
Short classified note urging readers to check the want ads for items or services. Highlights deals, opportunities, and listings likely to appeal to bargain hunters and job seekers. Contains no names or dates.
The Pella Chronicle issue from December 6, 1961 features local news, community notices, and brief items from Pella and surrounding area. Highlights include civic updates, school events, and upcoming community activities with names of local organizations and residents.
Webster elementary grades enjoy storytelling sessions arranged by Central College students under Miss Maryanna Hamer. Barbara Ehlers Mary Steenbock Corinne Bush Marguerite Choo Joan Rosenberg and Jo Ellen Scheivinga present seasonal tales tailored to K through 3 students, often unfamiliar stories.
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