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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
7
A National Geographic bulletin cites a bold global push to eradicate hookworm, yellow fever, and malaria. Virginia’s Richmond County is highlighted for cutting hookworm from 82 to 2 percent since the 1910s, with the latest 1922 survey reporting no active cases.
The article describes New Year origins in Japan with pine branch charms, straw rings, and seaweed kobu symbols for luck. It explains Toshikoshi rituals, family dishes, offerings to gods, and the belief that one night of Dec 31 equals many days, plus New Year greetings and dream superstitions.
Miss Verna Halbert visits her mother in Pella during Christmas vacation while rival Ames students Ray Vander Wal and Robert Lau Tenbach also remain in Pella. Des Moines visitor Paul Van Maren returns home, with Mrs. Van Maren and child staying in Ottumwa. Local names include Diekema, Vande Meer, Norris, Blommers, and Liggett, who sent candied popcorn for Christmas.
A family Christmas night recounts the arrival of Santa Claus as three children Virginia Van Gorp Dorothy Johnston and Betty Lankelma wait for gifts Uncle Doc and relatives host dinner and the kids share playful chatter about names and gum while Santa checks who’s been good and distributes presents to many waiting youngsters
Virginia Van Gord recalls a lighthearted holiday moment when the family declined a kiss from Santa due to his long beard, yet still cherishes the joyful time they shared during the visit.
Paris reports Marshal Petain known for a cool temper shows a softer side after lunching with friends. A young woman drew near during a stroll, handed him a letter, and he granted the favor she requested with a playful remark about notices meant for him.
A festive verse contrasts the New Year with the aging year. The forward stepping figure symbolizes renewal while the old year lingers in shadow, warning of pitfalls ahead. Belle Willey Gue notes the Los Angeles Times context and the hopeful opportunity for the coming year.
Cornelia Vander Waal aged about one year eight months died at home east of Pella on December 27 after pneumonia. Funeral at home Friday noon, Oakwood Cemetery interment. Mrs. Charles Stuursma of Peoria died at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa on December 28 after gall bladder operation. Survived by husband and children. funeral Christian Reformed church Peoria Saturday at 1 PM.
Mrs H Douwstra died at her Pella home at 6 15 am Thursday December 28 1922 aged 69 years and 6 days after a period of poor health Brights disease and heart trouble were the immediate causes She is survived by her husband Rev H Douwstra a retired minister and two sons Rev George H Douwstra of Sully and S H Douwstra of Pella Funeral services will be held Saturday at the home at 1 30 pm and at the Peoria cemetery Interment will be at the Peoria cemetery
Interment at Oakwood Cemetery noted in brief obituary style entry.
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