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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1938
Page
4
In a society page continuation Rev Prins urges adequate national defense, likening it to Biblical times and noting modern authorities like policemen and guardsmen should be prepared. He stresses that ammunition is kept for emergencies and credits the talk for its constructive tone.
Local wedding coverage lists up to date, perfect fitting all wool suits priced at 22.75. M Vander Linden promotes Americanism and National Defense as Girl Scouts stage a Washington life fantasy. Harriet Schilder played Washington, Melvnie Cocq Nellie Curtis, Lora Ruth Vander Wal her fiancé. Also notes 19th anniversary for area couples.
Percy aided Mr and Mrs Matt Hoksbergen to celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary with a dinner event. Sigma Delta Epsilon sorority welcomed charter members at the Coffee Shop, featuring Bridge and Bingo and a stunt by Carol Turner of San Francisco. Hostesses were Mrs Kathryn Kersbergen Mrs Marie Blecka and Miss Dorothea Vogelaar.
Fred Lankelma and Mrs. Lankelma will move April 1 to Carlisle nine miles from Des Moines where he has leased a service station in a prime location with an established business. They will live on the premises next to the station in a modern home and acreage. Friends in Pella regret the departure but wish them success in the new location and may visit.
Reader notices promote a free Udga booklet from Vander Linden Drug Store about indigestion and acid-related woes. Also advertised is a closing out sale of live trim equipment at Oska area outlet, listing Van Arkel and Pete Schakel.
George Ramsey received word last week of his brother Edwin Ramsey death in Los Angeles California Monday morning heart attack age 62 years four months and sixteen days funeral services were held at Prairie City at his sister Mrs Ruby's home interment there Ramsey known in the city for earlier Prairie City band days with his brother directing he was unmarried and survived by four sisters and one brother The note also thanks Lautenbach Ver Dught Insurance for settlement of a fire loss.
The clerk of the district court of Marion County Iowa reports final settlement papers filed and set for hearing. The documents seek settlement and discharge and will come on for hearing on a date to be announced.
On February 9 1938 the court notes numerous administrator executor and guardian appointments including Samuel Hartness Loynachan Emma Reed Fred Reed Ella Hartness W L Roberts Adams and Johnson Robert Thompson Anna Thornburg Godert Vander Hart John and Thomas Vander Hart Nancy Lindsay James Norris Nannie Bennington and J H Johnson Clerk Don L Remy as District Court clerk Our want ads bring results.
An old newspaper advertisement highlights various Valentine candies and gift boxes with prices. Red Jelly Hearts and Bright Red Cinnamon Hearts are offered alongside Velvet Heart Boxes and filled heart boxes, with small price points such as 15 cents and 19 to 28 cents. The ad references The Book Shop as a seller or promoter.
The Pella Vocational Agriculture Department served as a state visitation site chosen by the Iowa State Department in Des Moines. Instructors from nearby schools observed the work, featuring a part time class with a special rig for visitors. Lee Koopmans remains at Mercy Hospital, Oskaloosa after a second operation for a ruptured appendix.
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