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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
6
Local residents share visits and family gatherings across Otley Pella and nearby areas. Notable events include birthdays and anniversaries for Vander Kolk Uitermarkt and Robus families, Thanksgiving dinners, church gatherings, and a clothing drive sending 211 pounds to Kentucky.
Rev J Borst of the Third Reformed Church in Pella preached as Ebenezer Reformed and Christian Reformed congregations hosted guests. Mrs De Reus and relatives hosted dinners and visits with patients at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa. Everett Kleinjans and family, recent China missionaries, spoke at a Brotherhood gathering, with about a hundred attendees, refreshments, and a debut by the Male Quartet. R E Bannister visited Thursday in the Spoelstra home.
Clyde Rupert father of Monroe school superintendent Charles Rupert had a funeral service Sunday afternoon at Clearfield Town. Monroe students attended as representatives including Carolyn McCauley and Marjorie Duncan with others. Royal Donnahue and Pat moved to Red Rock. J K McKenzie fractured his leg at Warren Grove Coal Company after slate fall.
Leland North recovery from a fractured nose allows a return to high school this week. Farm Bureau State Convention attendees include Mrs Forest Nearmeyer, Mrs Cecil Rector, Mrs Fred Jensma, Mrs La Vern Rector, Mrs W Shaw, and Mrs Ray Sheeler. Clyde Livingston home hosts Mr and Mrs Harold Beeson and son James of Indianapolis. Nancy Moore celebrated a birthday with mother Mrs Elbert Moore hosting friends. A new house is being built for Mrs Louise Decker near Mrs W A Pye’s residence. Harold Reyer hosted the Southern Hustlers 4 11 club November meeting with talks by Paul Zickel and Wayne Worth. Dee meeting to be at Robert McAnelly’s home. Elvin Nolin visited his mother in Oklahoma. Mrs Nolin in poor health. Ordell Oldham honored at farewell gathering. 35 attendees as the Oldhams move to Monroe.
Mrs Henry Herwehe of Monroe spent Wednesday with her daughter Mrs Gradus Vriezelaar and family. Thanksgiving day guests at the John Van Roekel home included Mr and Mrs Dick Van jder Kieft and Mary Ellen, Mr and Mrs Duane Van Roekel of Newton, Mr and Mrs Harold North and Mr and Mrs Harold Terpstra of Monroe. Mrs Will A Vriezelaar spent last Friday with her sister Mrs Clay Rusk in Des Moines. Guests at a family dinner Thanksgiving day of Mr and Mrs Myron Van Wyk and Marla Jean were Mr and Mrs Donald Van Gorp and son, Mr and Mrs Paul Vos of Pella, Mr and Mrs P H Vos. Mrs Jake Tuinstra and Margaret of Monroe spent Thanksgiving day in the Herman Tuinstra home. Mrs Jean Reeves and Mrs James Vriezelaar of Monroe were Des Moines visitors on Wednesday. At the P M A election Monday evening at the Otley school.
Arthur Van Waardhuizen was chosen chairman and voting delegate. Eler Tukker named chairman, Edwin Vander Ploeg secretary, John Ball committee man, with Ray Karr and Dick Van Zomeren as alternates. Community updates note visits by Carrie Vriezelaar, Lenora Vogelaar, and Marcia, plus a Still Hospital tonsillectomy for Donald. A Gods Portion Auction is planned for December 8 at Tools Chapel Church with lunch served.
For the first time in modern times, winter fishing is allowed on all Iowa waters through February 15 except trout closed November 20. Special rules cover five boundary lakes Little Spirit Lake Dixon County Tuttle lakes Burt Lake and Toa Lake with bass closures after November 30. Obtain the fishing folder from local license depots or the State Conservation Commission Des Moines Iowa.
Motorists face extra December hazards from longer nights and reduced visibility due to snow sleet freezing rain and fog. Officials McMurry and Jesperson urge slower speeds after dusk and at dawn and to ensure windshield wipers and deicers work and to carry window scraping gear for safe visibility.
A public safety note outlines hazards from snow and ice on roads urging slow driving and ample distance. It warns against parking on roadways for chain changes, warns about cold effects on cars and drivers, advises ventilation, signals, and alertness for pedestrian shoppers, and calls for defensive driving during holidays.
Extension forester RE J Gardiner of Town State College urges farmers to harvest only mature good trees and remove poorer stock. He warns that harvesting scrub or only top trees leads to an inferior woodlot, while overharvesting the best can leave mostly junk. Look for signs of deterioration such as top killing to judge maturity.
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