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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1940

Page

7

Local notes on births, illness, and moving plans across town

Community brief from nearby towns includes names like Ida De Hoet and Mary Templeton, dozens of residents ill or recovering, funeral details for Pete Swank in Sully, Clyde Core selling his farm, Versteeg family moving to Monroe, and Mary Templeton’s sunburst star quilt. Mentions of weather impacts, a snow event, and local schooling events with Red Rock and Mount Dora links.

Elyn Avie van Waardhuizen Jack Donahue Mary Louise’ Kare Clifford Eden Ida de Hoet E. Main St Batavia New York Ida Good Old Town Robert Kaldenberg Otto Wyn James Clyde Core Core Farm Versteeg Monroe Clyde Williams Knoxville Billy Gene Karr Red Rock School Bricker Mount Dora Florida Taeker Brickers Nestro Atlanta Georgia Dwayne Ruckman Forrest Matherly Donald Balmer Bill Omeaka Red Rock School House Des Moines Otley Louis Sehuring

Local families visit and move statements from par ental notes

Mrs Harold Benson and children spent Tuesday at Harry Williams home. Mrs John Elscott visited with Mrs Jessie Hill. Harold and John Renaud stayed with their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Evert Vander Pol and family. Mr and Mrs Carroll Tinsted moved near Beacon to work on a turkey farm. The Vander Pols and Arnold Rateliff visited Joe Harthorn’s home. Marshall Meredith hauled three truckloads of cattle to Otumba. Mrs Anna Monsma and boys visited Guy Elscott. Evert Vander Pol called on Mrs Carl De Prenger, now in a parenting hospital in Gainnell.

Harold Benson Harry Williams John Elscott Jessie Hill Harold John Renaud Evert Vander Pol Carroll Tinsted Beacon

New Salem Community Notes Mixed Family Visits

Sunday gatherings and weekday visits mark a busy period in New Salem with Vander Pol Vander Wilt and Vande Krol families sharing meals and calling on friends. Several residentsincluding Lucille Vande Krol Gerald Vander Pol and Gerrit Van V attended gatherings at the Vander Pol home and Gerard Roorda home in Sully.

Rose Hill News: Local Visits and Sick List

Hally Schrader visited Delbert Schrader at home. John Vanden Berg went with Rut Kuldenberg of Sully to the Slot sale near Pella. Neal Vanden Ton visitors Mond. John De Ronde has been sick all week. Will Jensen and Joe Vander Werff visited. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Vander Werf and daughter called in Pelin. Frances Van Zante accompanied Joe Kaldenberg to Des Moines. Kathryn Vander Werff stayed with Lucretia Vos. Minnie Mae Vanden Berg visited George Vanden Berg in Pella. Na Vanden Berg of Pella spent Sunday with John Vanden Berg. Art Vander Werf visit at Prairie City.

Hally Schrader Delbert Schrader John Vanden Berg Rut Kuldenberg Sully Pella Neal Vande Ton John de Ronde Will Jensen Joe Vander ‘Werff Neal Vander Werf Delbert Schradey Will van Sant Wilbur Clarence Andrew van Sant Peter van Arkel Vernus van Sant G. M. van Sant Marjorie de Zwarte Stella Rozendaal Pearl Vander Beek Wilma Dunsbergen Barney Dunsbergen LaVerda van Wyk Clnzina Vos Florence Eckhoff Grace Treva Buitenwerf Wilma van Roekel Gertrude Cornelia van Dyk Helen de Penning Leela Rozendaal Dorothy Swank Nellie van Maanen M. A.’De Zwarte Reva Marjorie Benny Dunsbergen Pearl Verna Vander Beck C. R. van Dyke Grace Buitenwerf Wilma van Gorp Raymond Gilbert Bandstra Bert de Jong Joe Paltzer Pleasantville Leonard Coulter Newton Hospital Gerrit Wisgerhof Oliver Gerrit van Zante Prairie City C. 0 Macy Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Bess Renaud Henry Mol Albert Renaud Jayne Wildman Fred de Vries Freddie Peter Rozendaal Leola Adelaide Gorman Community Church Ed Thompson Wm. Smith Clarence Monsma Thompson Flora Gertama

Fifield News Briefs From Pella Otley and Nearby

Community notes record visits and chores around Fifield and neighboring towns. Entries list social calls by Mr. and Mrs. Vanden Berg and others, farm rentals near Pella and Otley, care of back trouble and the sick list including Hendrika Zegers, a Steenhock move to Prairie City, and a birthday at the Diekema home.

Hendrika Zegers John Bloodsworth Wim. Worwers Janice Darlene van Gent Knoxville G. Vande Geest North of Otley Steenhock Steenhocks Prairie City John Vanden Berg Pete Vanden Berg Des Moines Cynia Ne Wm. Verwers S. H. Keuning Pella Gus Aalbers Oskaloosa Mary Sedrel Keuning Frederick Metcalf Micarental

Farewell Supper Held for Me Win Family Moving North

A farewell supper Friday evening honored Mr. and Mrs. Win, Venners and daughter Carol who plan to move north of Pella. About sixty attended, sharing a lively evening of games, visiting, and a lime dish. The group sang Blessed Be the Tie That Binds at close. Attendees included Pete Vanden Berg, De Licht, Howard Karr, Arley Chrisman and families, John Van den Berg, Bloodsworth, S H Keuning, Garbie Klyn, Kuiken, Connie Vanden Borg, De Raad, Zegers, Gradys Klein, Mathes, Rene Van Fugelenhoven and families, and Frank Huntoon family.

Win Venners Carol Pella Pete Vanden Berg Delight Howard Karr Arley Chrisman John’ Vanden Berg Bloodsworth 8. H. Keuning Garbie Klyn Kuiken Connie Vanden Borg de Raad Zegers Gradys Klein Mathes Rene van Fugelenhoven Frank Huntoon

Local families share news and visits in Pella area

Mr and Mrs Robert Van and Mr and Mrs Albert Iiem welcomed a new son Ronald Dean born at home of Mr and Mrs Istra Prairie Crake acquaintances. Andrew Hiemstra welcomed a son. Van Door and kin shopped in Pella. Weather affects stock at Van Ryswyk sale. Several locals attend meets in Knoxville. Oyster supper at Don Vriezelaar home Monroe. Aalbers visit Keuning family near Pella. Madeline Vriezelaar dinner guest near Monroe. Freddie Brummel improves after illness in Oskaloosa. Various neighbors visit Hiemstra family and others in Pella area this weekend.

Robert van Albert Lameh Ole John Viard Knoxville C.D. Vander Louis van Roo J. W. Vriezelaar Don Vriezelaar Monroe Frank Aalbers Aalbers J. Vanden Berg Pella Anna Keuning Peter Keuning Neal de Pella American’ Sunday School Union Ionary Madeline Vriezelaar Riley Burton Freddie Brummel Oskaloosa J. W. Pringle Caletla Phillip Pringle Fred Shenter Newton H. W. Vriezelaar Nick Hiemstra Neal Hiemstra Peter Breed Fairmount W. Vriezelau

Funeral for G M Van Sant Held in Pella

Local relatives attended the funeral of uncle G M Van Sant in Pella on Monday January 22. A sequence of social gatherings followed including a grocery shower for Wilma Dunsbergen and visits at various homes, with multiple attendees named among friends and neighbors.

Local Wedding Unites Huyser Vander Werft Families

Mrs. Grace Huyser daughter of Arthur Huyser of Sully and John Vander Werft wed at the bride’s parents home on Friday January 26. Rev Ed Thompson officiated the single ring ceremony under a blue and white arch with Amy Huyser and Lawrence Vander Werft as attendants. The bride wore white satin and carried white carnations and peas. the groom wore a dark green suit. After the ceremony a reception followed with family guests including Vander Werft and Muyser families. The newlyweds plan to reside on a farm with Bert Van Rockel where Vander Werft is employed.

Hobtoworth Kimo Briewa We. Conaver Wine Vos B. Welle Oliver Wisteriat Thompson William Stith Grace Huyser Arthur Huyser Sully John Vander Wert Gerrit Vane x Worl Kilduit And John Vander Art Muyser Brace Amy Ruth Norman Vander Werft Lawrence Dorothy Mar M Ik. Vander Janice Ronald Knopf Robi Hell M Wyk Die Lester Klyngarp Ruth Tris Heald R Wilt Nellie van Et Hendricks Cleara Carpenter Hindhuizen Katie EU the Rey Ed Thomson Hone Out Farm Bert van Rockel Vander Werll

Community notices and social gathering announcements

The page lists a birthday party for Gwendolyn Hawkins with gifts and good times, a train now at Mrs Van Zemeren's home with attendees, and notes on future training dates. It also records visits by Wilbur Van Zomeren, Delphian Society hostesses, and weekend time with Joan Roberts and the Vos family.

Gwendolyn Hawkins Gendolyn van Zemeren Elizabeth Ceeil Mary Vs M. Mullins K. Burton Johanna Fienne Earl LeGrande Wilbur van Zomeren van Zomeren Robert McCracken Newton HB. Roberts The Delphian Society Carl Ammer A. 0. van Houwe Pella A. O. van Houwelingen James McDonald

Local Social News And Wedding In Monroe Area

Mre and Mrs Martie Van Esco visit with Peter Treed family and guests. Monroe Girls win basketball against Baxter. J. Henry, 87, dies in Monroe with funeral Friday. Edna Livingstone and Donald Livingstone wed in Town. couple to California vacation. parents return home. John Murray dines with Ralph Livingstone in Newton.

Martie van Esco Peter Treed AL OR. Vander Ag Carson The Baptist Church B. J. Peter Methodist Bn Jens Jensen Pella C. C. Ammer Betty Low Roda Pella Harry McComasay Ood Denver Bante Colorado North Margaret Tuinstratermoon Katie Vriezelaar Norma Jean Sellers Phyllis Dingoman Fnte Russell Lire Stone Family Mt Moville Town Edna Neers Donald Livingstone Russell Livingstone Monroe Donald Monroe High School Town State College Ames Kansas City

First Pheasants Released in Iowa by Ill Wind

About 88 years ago a windstorm at farmer William Renton’s Geddes area farm blew pens apart and released around 2000 ring necked pheasants. The stock later grew as state authorities and citizens released more birds to build today’s pheasant population. Sumatran natives make wooden hooks even now.

Iowa William Renton

Phillips 66 Gasoline Promises Higher Performance at No Extra Cost

A new gasoline at Phillips 66 pumps promises greater anti knock power and faster starts in cold weather. It touts improved overall performance without increasing price, inviting customers to try the enhanced formula at all stations.

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