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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1943
Page
5
Last week marked the farewell edition of Rolscreenings for Jeanne Van Gorkom who plans to move to Oklahoma before Christmas. On Wednesday she wrapped up her last day at the office leaving colleagues in appreciation of her originality and creativity.
The Rolscreen Company office and factory report illness and absences from the flu affecting staff like Earl Black and Henrietta Vanden Oover while continuing work on orders. The piece notes Christmas greetings sent nationwide, welcomes new ratings for Herb Vander Wied TooM, and mentions factory activity and shipments to Naval Air bases, with best wishes to former employees and friends for a merry Christmas.
Cordova area reports a warehouse fire night of December 14 with smoke and warning sounds. a search for ignition source near the roof and near the WaEAE residence ends without injury. Christmas tree shipments reach 20 carloads as locals gather trees and scout wildlife. several social visits and events fill community life including piano recitals, mechanic trips, and a church Ladies Aid lunch.
Otley News reports Mr and Mrs Harold Poortinga celebrated their second wedding anniversary and Poortinga's birthday at their home near Pella. Guests included locals from Pella and Denison area families. The note also mentions Dow Poortinga of Pella celebrating a birthday and other local visits, sickness, and holiday greetings.
A long list of visitors to Mrs. P. De Jong and others at the Home for the Aged is recorded. Numerous households including Van Honke lom Versteesh Van Zonk Den Hartog Lennard and Vanden Myo are noted as calling or visiting, with several families named in Monrae Leighton and Peoria areas. The piece captures frequent social calls among residents and relatives.
Local items include the Live and Learn Club meeting with Christmas cards and contest winners Mrs Otte Krummel and Mrs Wh De Pronger, guest visitors, and refreshments. Also reported are social entertainments for Frances Van Mannen’s tenth birthday, neighborhood visits, and various residents hosting or attending community events and Bible study announcements.
Fragmentary text from Amsterdam News mentions names and a Denver event with unclear details. Reads like a damaged notice or society item with partial names and locations, lacking coherent actions or outcomes to summarize.
A list of residents including Pella Oostrum John Vreuklander Leona Marion de Anne and Bill Oostrum of Knoxville with Donald and Raymond Park Loyd Vrogh Des Moines Thelma Dale and Dexter Sehakel share holiday greetings and best wishes spoken Monday evening at He Opstram’s home.
Batteries designed for hearing aids are sold only by hearing aid dealers and not in drug or general stores. WPT says the precaution aims to prevent use in flashlights or similar devices. The text notes a Turkic bath custom attributed to American Indian heritage predating European arrival.
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