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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1942

Page

2

Local notes mix of names and notices from Oskaloosa area

Fragmented OCR reads as local notices and personal items. Mentions Fiske Book Shop Melle, Virgin View Germ, John Vander Zyl of Oskaloosa, bed confinement of an individual, coal and sand business, and visits by Tyron Ver Ploeg and Mrs Hardy Smith to Vella for a service. Appears to be a collection of brief community items with scattered names and events.

John BE Vander Zyl Oskaloosa Mercder C. Ver Moog Tyron Ver Ploeg Hardy Smith Oskalooet Vella John Gezel Pee Naval Air Base Mahe Che

Prize Winner and Local News Bits From Wallkill Area

A scattered 1912 era column reports on prize winners, poultry notes, and local people. Mentions Joan Prize Winner, Mathe, and Sid Shaw. References Des Moines, Wallkill New York, and Sioux Center. Includes a fire of misaligned events and a hospital update, plus a house sale and road accident notes.

Corkawa Dabaqne Town Joan Mathe Hid Sid Shaw America Cory Barge New York Rosten Omarkete

Dedication and Diamond Jubilee Celebration at First Church

The article describes a dedication and diamond jubilee event for the First Church in Memroe Iowa, with festivities at Oakwood Cemetery in Hella, Iowa. It mentions church leadership, dates in December, and notes the local Christian school participation and community involvement.

le Pam Memroe Towa Oakwood Cemetery Hella Lowa

Rubber pen components for sites and repair note

The note mentions rubber parts for all sites and fountain pens. It says fittings like Teak or Weil may not fit on a hardened rack vent. The message indicates these are for repair and compatibility concerns.

Mrs Vander Wal of Monroe Dies at 67 After Illness

Mrs Vander Wal, born near Pella Iowa, widow of Jacob Vander Wal, died December 1 1942 at age 67 1 2. She had been ill for three years and bedfast three months. Survived by daughters Lena and Peter at Monroe and Mrs Gertrude Trotter of Newton, six grandchildren, three brothers John Gradys and Albert Vander Wal of Pella. Funeral held December 14 1942 at 1 30 p m at residence and church services.

Baale Pella Peter Gertrude Vander Wal Jacob Vander Wal Reformed Church of Prairie City Iowa Fairmount Monroe

Fifteen Navy Flight Students Begin Training at Central Bay

The Central College School of Aeronautics welcomed fifteen new Navy Air Corps students, swelling enrollment to 41 as they begin pre flight training at a government controlled school. The housing issue was resolved with the acquisition of the Norden House on Washington Street and required beds after extensive negotiations.

Navy Air Corps Elemental Cental College School of Aeronautics Naval Air Corps Seyral Aghout Clisse Ofrview Army Army Cros Norden Washington Street

Bible Conference at Second Christian Reformed Church

Thunday of last week 66 young people drove to Pella for a Bible Conference held at the Second Christian Reformed Church. Missionary C. G. Vander Hart resigned due to health issues. Henry Dahnt shows improvement after two weeks of illness. Whesera St from hospital after surgery remains weak at home. C. Molenaar and Arie Molenaar moved to W. Nicholson farm bought recently. Pvt. Donald Van Gorp, recovering from pneumonia, flew to Pella and is staying with Marion and Mrs. Van Gorp. John Westerkamp lost part of something unspecified.

Thunday Pella Second Christian Reformed Church C. G. Vander Hart New Mexico Henry Dahnt Whesera St C. Molenaar Arie Molenaar W. Nicholson Arie Molenani Crookston Minnesota Donald van Gorp Tennessee Marion van Gorp John Westerkamp

Christmas Gift Line Attracts Shoppers With Popular Prices

While you shop for Christmas our store highlights a large attractive and varied line of gift items at popular prices. The ad invites customers to browse the selection.

Tanda Ten Kid Tiecoms Fr Want Md Bring Result

A local junior competition yielded mixed results as teams pursued wins. Key participants include youth squads from Tanda and nearby leagues competing for regional recognition and upcoming events. Officials reported tight finishes and promising performances across age groups.

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