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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1942
Page
8
For sale a desirable acre on North Main with a good house gas hot water a nearly new furnace storm windows seven rooms and bath. Acre or more of garden several fruit trees grapes berries total about 4 2 3 acres Possession immediately Terms to reliable party Mrs George Ver Steeg 1001 North Main
Unclear report notes a farewell event Tuesday evening at the foreo id Mes, with Peters in heron of My. Peter left Werhosry for service with Hoe Construction Battalion. Mr and Mrs Gerrit Arkens celebrated forty years of marriage on December 6. Renae attended after MW Haeth renae, mentioning Camp Vielen and a nurse's training at St Joseph's hospital Ottumwa. Church services included a program by children at Reformed church after services.
A lengthy town notice recounts visits and gatherings at homes in the Vale including Mr and Mrs Gerrit Vitermarkt and family, Andrew Viterark, and others from Monroe and Peoria. Neighbors share prayers, memories, and updates while a large churchly reflection accompanies social notes and seasonal greetings.
Leighton and Mrs Henry Sedrel hosted a party for Alli’s third birthday on Friday evening. Christina party at Brummel home featured a program, group singing, recitations, piano, gift exchange and refreshments. Numerous families from Peoria to Ames shared meals and Christmas visits, including De Jong, De Bruin, De Brummel, Van Haaften, and Sedrel households. Church services and a guest speaker at Jo A De Jong’s former church were noted alongside holiday school breaks and gift exchanges.
Christmas events across Pella and neighboring towns feature gatherings at homes of Geetit Hacce Bevin Nelsa and Korver families. A Christian Reformed church party included games and refreshments while Leighton Independent School students staged a Christmas program for parents and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Va tom and family enjoy Christmas dinner at the Van der Sehaef home in Pella. The De Prenie and De Jong families host seasonal parties, exchanges, and dinners in Pella and OsKaloosa, with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Enghers, Tony De Jong, and others attending.
Mr and Mrs Yell N M gate, Mr and Mrs Le Olsthorn, Cecelia Ween, and Marinus Strayers visited at various homes including Otley and Boat, sharing Christmas cheer and meals. Oyster suppers and gatherings featured neighbors Dirk Van Wyke, Wil Van Wyke, and the Turner group. Families hosted and spent Christmas and New Year’s season with relatives, army members, and local friends in a flurry of visits across town.
Mrs Catherine Rosisten of Sully along with Mr and Mrs Braneis Schmidt are involved in a court matter regarding Mia Mary Vrsutel. The wording suggests a family dispute or guardianship proceeding with local parties named and a final outcome pending.
Gerrit Vink thanks supporters after the public change of name for the Civilian Pilot Training Program. He notes policy shifts toward expediting training and expresses appreciation to all who voted and shared messages. Contained in a brief local notice from 107 South.
The Pella Chronicle from Pella Iowa advertises clubbing prices for multiple magazines and newspapers including Home Companion American Magazine and Chronicle titles. Customers are urged to request a special clubbing price for any listed or unlisted publication.
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