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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
6
Christmas joy and community notes fill the Cordova News column with recalls of 1930s memories. A Red Rock church program featured readings, songs, and a pantomime as youngsters and families attended. Updates cover attendance, collections, local plans, family news, and moves.
The Summit School held its Christmas party on December 28 with piano solos by Mary Lou Van Wyk and Nora Van Essen, songs by the group, and a gift exchange after lunch. Family and friends visited each other in nearby towns. the Summit Strivers 4 H club hosted a December 15 party at Otley schoolhouse with a pot luck, carols, and accordion duets. The month included several social visits and upcoming sewing extension lesson scheduled for January 17 at Mrs Henry Kool’s home.
Friday evening at the Richard Van Wyk home near Pel, Marion County Historical Society records show New Year’s Day observances in 1885 with calling cards, receptions, and sleigh visits. The piece offers a traditional coin gift, and a 12 month recipe for a Happy New Year emphasizing faith, patience, courage, and kindness as key ingredients.
A toast to a joyous year built on good humor and love. The passage urges cooking life with vim and quiet cheer, garnished by smiles and unselfishness, to make a Happy New Year certain.
Rev. Cornelius Muyskens of Central College in Pella spoke at Central Reformed Church. Rev. J C Van Wyk addressed Beaverdam Reformed Church in Zeeland Michigan. Lacey school pupils presented a Christmas program Monday evening while Christian school pupils performed Thursday afternoon at First Christian Reformed Church. CatheChism Classes of First Christian Reformed held their Christmas program Friday evening alongside the Harrison Hustlers 4-H Club regular meeting.
Billy Cummings presided over the 4-H club business session held Monday at Raymond and Robert Randell’s home. Members shared what they enjoy most in 4-H, sang carols, and exchanged gifts. Refreshments for 18 members, two leaders, and four visitors were served. Cedar school pupils were dismissed Wednesday afternoon for Christmas vacation. Mrs Mayme Garrett hosted the Harrison Township planning meeting at her home Thursday evening with attendees including Mesdames Wilbur Oldham Forrest Huyser and Edison White.
Eddyville residents plus Dexter Brostrom and Leo Fox of Route 2 and Mrs Homer Ferguson of Cedar are listed among local families. Mr and Mrs Billy Ashman hosted Jeri Lynns first birthday. Other gatherings involve Mr and Mrs Wm Ashman Mrs Pete Lewiti Mr and Mrs Brice Ashman and families. F Randell entertained her mother Mrs C Van Speren of Oskaloosa and Mrs Seth Niemants of Knoxville overnight. Melt Gwynne noted as an orange seller.
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