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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1965
Page
7
The writer notes unusual springlike weather near Christmas time and spots two blooming dandelions under a kitchen window. They plan to pick them for a blue vase to brighten their Christmas card writing. The passage references Santa Claus Cooky recipe and personal reflections.
A 1965 Pella column shares Lenora Hettinga’s Christmas cookie recipe, notes on the 90th anniversary of Christmas cards, and local arrivals. It covers Jack Boaver and Pat Boaver moving from San Jose to Iowa, the McCoy family from Kentucky visiting, and newlyweds Merle Harrington and Jolene, plus Merrill Harrington and Alonna.
November visits by Pella City hostess Mrs. Gladys Nieuwsma introduce new families in town. Karl and Carol Magnusen moved from Audubon to operate the Montgomery Ward Catalog Service store while caring for five children, with Carol balancing store duties. Forrest and Roberta Teachout moved from Forest City to Pella, where he works for Pal ine Distributors handling waterers and feeders for beef cattle, choosing central location for their four children and Richard at home.
Two Peoria couples Mr. and Mrs. Martin Vos and Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Roose were honored at a Dec 9 party at the Roose home. Both couples wed 20 years ago on the brides birthdays, Mrs. Vos on Dec 5 and Mrs. Roose on Dec 19, and each received a tree lamp.
A surprise supper was held on December 10 at the Dutch Buffet in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Philby of Pella for their upcoming 35th wedding anniversary on December 13. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Philby and several couples, with Mrs Philby receiving a corsage of white carnations.
Mrs Arthur Samson Newton and Larry Slings Dale Slings and Donna Van Zee left Sunday afternoon for Sioux Center after spending Thanksgiving with their parents Mr and Mrs John Slings and Mr and Mrs
Ferman Van Zee and Dordt College students are mentioned alongside Thanksgiving visits and birthday celebrations. The piece notes Newton post office staff honoring outgoing postmaster Dick Steenhock and incoming postmaster John B. Norris, with District Congressman Bert Bandstra speaking. Various local families and church groups are listed with visits, birthdays, and social events across Maxwell, Pella, Grinnell, Prairie City, and nearby areas.
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