News from the Home for the Aged Visits Summary
Several residents and relatives visited the Home for the Aged figure names include Gerrit M Van Gorp Josie Langstraat Den Hartog van Heukelom Klein Lubberden Vos Geenen and others in a network of calls from Iowa communities to the home. A T Mette flew to Michigan to see her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Vander Wal
Rut Leydens
Jan Langsteant
Paul Langstraat
Juke Langstraat
Pete Poland
L. Langstraat
Sam den Hartog
John den Hartog
Henry den Hartog
Ep den Hartog
Michigan
Karl M. Klein
Des Moines
Peter Lubberden
Neal Jabani
Gerrit, den Hartog
Doe Vanden” Berg
Willem den Hartog
of Sully
Ryswy
Joe Vos
New Sharon
Dirk Geenen
Peter Rozendaald
Sara van
Nancy Root
del Moir
Gelmer Dylhoff
Ho 1
Niefert
Barbara
Jimmy
Mexico
Missouri
David Braaf
Dess
Lutheran Hospital, Maines
David Michael
John. Braafhart
Pella
Will Clark
Devils Tower
Wyoming
M . Kenneth McAmis
Earl Atkins
A. J. Grot- Jefferson
Towa
Marvin Gretenhuis
Muse
William’ Gro’ S
Jefferwa
Vare
Mensch
Keota
Veda Mensch
Darel
Christmas Holiday News From Pella Area Families
Local notes recount visits and travels of residents from Pella Iowa and nearby towns. Families including Perron Nekion, Vander Ploeg, Tagen, Van Viet, Van Zante, Rysdam, Robus, Neifert, Braaf, and Van Wyk share holiday gatherings, hospital stays, and trips to Cedar Rapids, Chicago, Denver, and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Lancaster
Wisconsi Christina
Perron
Northficneaota
Robert c
Payne Frederick
Hollister
T. IL Liggett
Mahaska Hospital
Edwin Vander Ploeg
Monroe
Lett Votan
Mark
UB. Nowothey
San Antonio
Texa
Chester T. Tagen
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Carrie Muilenberg
Peter
John Ten Hagen
Cedar Rapids
Sam van Viet
Mary
Indianola
Adr
Ed Cook
Dean
Social Security Board
Chicago
FW. Weirather
Winefield
Town
Vivian Weirather
Jamil Wayne Schakel
Kathryn Sehakel
Waynes
Linkbelt Speeder Company
Iowa
Cleveland
Ohio
Ver Ploeg
Arlyn
Western Reserve University
Phyllis V Ploeg
Delado
Soil Conservation Short Course Held for Town Officials
The fifth annual Soil Conservation Short Course for commissioners of Town’s soil conservation districts runs January 3 to 8 at State College. Sessions cover land management, forage use, district cooperation, and administration with staff from the college and outside experts. An evening January 4 features a panel of radio and news editors. one commissioner from each district attends as an official delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lows State College
Musings of the Town: New Year Cheer and Reflections
A nostalgic hometown musings column wishes readers a Happy New Year and prosperity for churches, schools, and businesses. It recalls the half century mark since the Century celebration, notes gifts like Rol Screen cards, and urges care for animals and winter-worn residents. The piece recalls Christmas memories, feeding wildlife, and a visit from George Francis Van Gorp and his parents, with a warm, community-tone reminiscence.
New Day Promises Courage and Renewal
An exultant verse celebrates morning as a fresh start. God speaks to a child, urging fearless steps, renewed purpose, and a heart open to light. Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s lines urge letting go of past failures and embracing a hopeful, resolute today.
Poem fragment quotes duty to help the weak comrade
A line urges that when seeing a weaker comrade wandering the lower road a cheery greeting can save him from a fall and sustain purpose. The verse emphasizes solidarity and timely encouragement among companions.
Resolve to turn over a new leaf in 1950
The speaker urges steady action to keep a fresh start from slipping away, pledging to fill the year with good accounts and urging Tam to join in the effort. It speaks in a folksy, optimistic tone about commitment and mutual effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K
Tam
Correction: Pella Auto Co ad wording change
In last week's Chronicle an advertisement appeared under Used and New Cars for Sale. The correct headline should read Used New Cars for Sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Auto Co
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Gerrit. M. van Gorp
van’ Gorp
Francis Huyser
Mine
Til
Josie
Chronicle
Poleare
Nem
Alwaye Ofstown Vinitore
Pointeard
Telephone
Mrc
Gerrit
New York
Mr. Kenge
Marjorie van Wyk
Jacob van Wyk
van Wyk
John Frisbie
Marjorie
Western Air Lines
Denver
Colorado
Marion van Houweling
Delis van Zante
Wisconsin
Anthony van Zante
Renaud Rysdam
Douglas
Alexander
Stram
Zelma
Ray Robus
California
Oskaloosa Sale Pavilion
Northern Miss
Oskaloosa Sales CO
Harold H. Lisk
Auc
C. E. Society of the Presbyterian Church
James Whitcome Riley
Sunnyde
Roleen
Scholte
Mrs. Scholte
Santa
Mrs. Scholle
George Francis van Gorp
Spud
Babe
Zoo
Grace Bush
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Oskaloosa
Dreshen
John Deere
Electo Briggs and
Stratton Motors
CASH
Ella LaForce
Reed & Gene Harper
Tom Brown
The
Lennox
Kersbergen & Co
Pella, Iowa
Scharing Garage
Prerz
Arla
INTE
HARY
International Harvester
Freezer
Ozen
McCormick-Deering Sales and Service
Ned
Pella Sully
Ivan Mathesmerly
F. W. Mathes
Marion County
District Court of
Dick C. van Zante
WORTH
van Zante
Fowler Telephone CO
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