17 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1942
Page
1
Community members from nearby towns and rural areas attended a home event this Thursday afternoon at the Delia residence of Mrs. Nick Meppelink, with appearances by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Van Linden and several local families.
The Harvey community notes a Sunday visit from Mie Geery of Der Moine to her parent. Juana Tridee played at the Selakel residence while Mrs Sehakel nurses at the Monster home. The Webb residence party includes margey viel ton and callers, with late work and chores in cold weather.
A fragment notes Mrs Mildred Keblerman Ho sapper and Mr and Mrs D D Vinde welcome Pranes Carell Thomassen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bs Thomassen, who has been under doctors care for some time. The text is partial and uncertain about full details.
Senior member note records Carl Fur Roger and Fartha Fawn Vaus Korre Grubb at Schimmel Camp in Howark. The fragment outlines attendees and possibly roles, with unclear order and missing dates or actions.
The text notes Porheven and Jee Hill at Uae Go Teel gathering at Mrs Leelie Richtes home. Vanne dinner guests at Jehan home. Mr and Mrs Rufford Pathos and family dine with Deha family Sunday. Mrs Sikiel and Catnip Dare pon and Lirath br Pst dae Sikkel with Mr and Mrs John De Jonge Friday afternoon at Che Mile De Tenge hen Gerrit Thanderen accompanied his load of eatthe to Chiewre lat.
A belated birthday gathering was held at the Beinte ma home for Mrs Ed Beinma with many neighbors attending. Guests included Mr and Mrs Tone n Adel feed flernedn Zee Leona Peternelle Bert Vandee Mia J Kuiken Rose Mrs Hen ry Menninga and Howard M Vander Leest Gerrit Vander and daughter Margaret and Wima Arie Meindert Teint and the honoree A lunch was served and guests wished her a happy birthday.
The piece outlines wartime tuberculosis control through Christmas Seals programs across towns. It notes physicians, health workers, and families faced with tuberculosis risks, the need for early detection, patient follow up, and financing for medical care and preventive measures to protect soldiers and the home front.
The Home Project Club leaders met Wednesday at Mrs John Vanden Huard's home with Miss Norris presenting Red Cross lessons Ten ladies attended A follow up session occurred Friday at Mrs Vanden Berg's home with a lunch served by Mrs Vanden Berg Ati Klein Rose Kuiken and others present The next meeting will be at Mrs Andrew Kuiper Residents hosted callers including Evelyns wedding news and several local visits amid community activities and social hours
Mr and Mrs John Stravers and family spent Friday evening in the Jake Boat home. Mrs Leona De Bruyn returned from the hospital this week and is getting along nicely though she cannot do her own work yet. Mr and Mrs John De Nooy continued their activities.
John Roorda Ada and Mrs Vande Krol attended the al services for Miss Nellie De Boer of Pella. Mrs De Prenger and Mrs Olie Wisgerhof of Sully visited with Mrs Albert Vander Kamp staying in the Harry Vande Krol home. Mrs Gerald Vander Pol returned home after nyeteen helpings in the Ward as home near Kelloge. Veslie Vande Krol visited with the Bert Renaud family in Sully. John Vande Krol and family spent Sunday with Bernard Kooistra in Bethel neighborhood. Ronnie Williams of near Kelley returned home after staying with his grandparents Mr and Mrs.
Herman Vander Pal assisted at home for four weeks while his mother recovered. The note records his aid with daily tasks and errands during this period.
Local notes list numerous visitors to the John Vanden Berg and nearby homes including Arie Ver Steeg John Van Veen Kenny Neal De Ronde and families They spoke of moving plans with Jake De Ronde Henry Van Rheenen and others over the coming weeks Several households shared meals and evening visits with relatives from Pella Newton and nearby communities.
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