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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1935

Page

8

News of Nearby Towns and Rural Communities

Neighbors visit and family updates from Eddyville Indianola Tracy and surrounding areas. Mr Ben Vroegh and children visit Neal Tucker in town while John Diekema from CC camp in Indianola spends weekend with his father Anne Diekema. Several residents visit friends and relatives including Henry Aalbers Anna Slocum R Kelderman Louis Schuring and Connie Kelderman. Joyce Kuiken falls ill with pneumonia and Evelyn Kool contracts chicken pox.

Ben Vroegh Near Eddyville Connie Kelderman Near Tracy Louis Schuring R. Kelderman Joyce Kuiken Neal Kuiken Evelyn Kool Joe Kool

Local social notes and obituaries from Newton area

Galesburg Mrs John Ver Steeg visited with Mrs Peter Van Gorp on Thursday. Many local residents, including the Poortinga and Baker families, were mentioned visiting and in poor health. Funeral services for George W East of Reasnor were held at Tool's Chapel with a male quartet. Mr Lust of Reasnor died of pneumonia. Community events include a Corn-Hog meeting, Frances Harthorn's birthday gathering, and a Taxis church social. Various residents were noted visiting Newton, Des Moines, and Knoxville with multiple family and civic engagements.

Weekend Visits Highlight Newton Area Socials

Sally Miss Gladys Howell of Newton visited over the weekend with her uncle and aunt Dr. and Mrs. Oscar Carpenter. The Ladies Aid of the Community church met for their regular parlors Friday afternoon. A chicken dinner was served at noon. Mrs. Gerrit Vis and children Norma and Carroll visited from Thursday to Friday at parental J.C. De Bruin here, east of Pella. Miss Freda Monsma of Des Moines visited from Friday evening to Sunday evening with her father Ben Monsma, Herman De Penning and Henry Van Wyke purchased new International trucks last week. Mrs. B. P. Huyser and daughter Artie visited with Mrs. Everett Kruseman last Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Dennis and son Bryce of Killduff visited with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Boat Saturday. Ynes Freda Sparks entertained a group of friends at her home last Thursday evening. Four tables of bridge were in progress during the course of the evening. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess. Those included were: Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Kling, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Eldridge, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Coulter, Joe Smith, Leland Eldridge, Max Sparks, Lester Diekoman, Helen Perry, Florence Grier, Mrs. Fern Kruseman, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gove and the hostess Freda Sparks. Mathilda Brand, Freda De Jong, Velma Kooistra and Jake Brand were Des Moines visitors Saturday, and Mrs. Coon Vander Leest of Pella visited with Mr. and Mrs. Reinier Dieleman Sunday afternoon. A pre-nuptial shower was given.

Gladys Howell Newton Oscar Carpenter Ladies Aid Community Church Gerrit Vis Norma and Carroll J.C. de Bruin Pella Freda Monsma Des Moines Ben Monsma Herman de Penning Henry ‘van Wyke New International B. P. Huyser Artie Everett Kruseman B. H. Dennis Bryce Killduff Arthur Boat Ynes Freda Sparks Wallace Kling Loren Eldridge Leonard Coulter Joe Smith Leland Eldridge Max Sparks Lester Diekoman Helen Perry Florence Grier Fern Kruseman Roy Gove Freda Sparks Mathilda Brand Freda de Jong Velma Kooistra Jake Brand Saturth Ir Coon Vander Leest Reinier

Amsterdam notes farm moves and sad illness update

A correction states John Van Hemert moved to the Gove Kamerick farm, with William Van Hemert moving to Oskaloosa last fall. Harry Ver Steeg took a Mrs. John Schakel’s farm. A ill child of Mr. and Mrs. Van Steenwyk remains poorly, doctors unsure of cause, as the family plans a move soon. Bernice Dykstra improves slowly after infantile paralysis. East Amsterdam school enrolls two new scholars Evelyn Van Hemert and Richard Hoff, bringing total to 20. Miss Marie Paitzer teaches. Groundhog sees his shadow and predicts spring amid scarce feed and hard farm conditions.

John van Hemert John Schakel Gove Kamerick William van Hemert Oskaloosa Harry Ver Steeg Henry van Steenwyk van Steenwyk Bernice Dykstra East Amsterdam Evelyn van Hemert Richard Hoff Marie Paitzer

Loyal Workers Meeting and Farewell for Local Members

Taintor Mr and Mrs Garner hosted an all day Loyal Workers meeting with a cooperative noon dinner for 27 ladies and many men and children. Mrs Earl Longaker opened with prayer as minutes were read and approved. The cast of Sally Perkins Hat Shop entertained in the afternoon. Sewing and quilting were done for Mrs Good Mrs Cranston and Mrs Linsted who will move soon as a farewell gesture. Loyal Workers plan to meet next Thursday with Mrs Afton Hall. Bank stockholders approved moving Tainter Savings Bank to New Sharon pending final site decision after RF C approval.

Washington D. C Madison Hull Newton Earl Northcutt Oskaloosa Lester Longaker Max

Community visits and weekend social rounds in Porterville area

Local families including Porterville Cornie Vanden Baard and Mrs Henry De Zwarte hosted and visited across multiple households. Weekend gatherings featured Mr and Mrs Clarence Dye and sons from Oskaloosa, Cornelia Monster of Pella, and numerous Sytsma and De Wild relatives with callers ranging across Monster, Van den Baard, Kamerick, Dykstra, Goemaat and Kuyper households.

Cordova Social News and Local Meetings

Cordova and surrounding area residents attended home gatherings and club meetings. Mrs. Frank Rexroat visited the Beans on Friday. the Ladies Sewing club met at Mrs. Gerrit Vander Wal’s Thursday with refreshments and attendees including Mrs. Roush and others. Corn Hog meetings elected township officers in Polk and Red Rock townships. Several residents visited Knoxville, and many were bus callers and attendees at local social events. Measles illnesses among Deliagnes, Sophie, and Marion Verwers were improving.

Frank Rexroat Bean Verwers Gerrit Vander Wal William Roush Peter Vanden Berg S. Keuning John Bloodsworth William Zegers Ada and Artie Delight Karr Gerrit Vande Kieft Connie Vanden Berg Henry Muilenberg Knoxville Harry Heimstra Otley Leonard Heimstram Fifield Gerrit Vandereft Arie Klein Polk Township Bend Wm. Blackman R. Momeyer Red Rock Township H. H. le Grand Jesse G. Butin Joe Clarke F. E. Brown G. M. Livingston Jasper de Raad Leonard Heimstra Gerrit Vande Keift Wm. Zegers Neal Kuiken Deliagnes Sophie Marion Verwers John van Waardhuizen Angeline Rean van Engelenhoven Pella

Local visitors and family notices from the Van Haaften and surrounding names

Leighton Mrs. Joseph Van Haaften visited at the Mrs. W. A. Van Haaften home Monday afternoon. Miss Catherina Korver returned home from Mercy hospital on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond De Reus attended the funeral of Mrs. A. Grandia in Pella on Tuesday. A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Gladys De Kock, bride to be of Gary Vander Haar, at the home of Mrs. C. Van Engelenhoven. Miss De Kock received many gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Van Zee and children Roland Warren and James of Dakota were dinner guests of their cousin G. A. Hasselman on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hasselman were pleasantly surprised on…

Joseph van Haaften W. A. van Haaften Catherina Korver Mercy Hospital Raymond de Reus A. Grandia Pella Gladys de Kock Gary Vander Haar

Saloon Back, Promises Fade in Repeal Debate

The piece reviews post repeal liquor issues with references to bootleggers and speak-easies resurfacing. It cites Prohibition era crime declines versus current crime rises, cites Governor Pinchot and Morgenthau, notes increased enforcement needs, and argues the snake promises failed. It ties local notices of neighbors moving and social gatherings to a broader Prohibition reflection.

Crawford County Pennsylvania Pinchot Morgenthau Morganthau Choate Los Angeles Cal Denver Colo Portland Oregon Lindberg Bayonne N. J Canada Quebec Com

Our Weekly Sermon on Prohibition Fable Refocuses Faith

Rev Prins delivers an annual meeting sermon for the W C T U recounting an old fable of the rock and the snake to critique repeal era hopes. He cites prohibition’s promises, notes continued bootlegging and revenue loss, and urges wary judgment of political pledges and future steps.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Otley News Galesburg John Ver Steeg Peter van Gorp Maggie Reinder Poortinga Robert Baker Grandpn Donna Howard Vander Bill Hendricks Gon Royce George Hendricks George W. East Reasnor Tool's Chapel Hodgson Reasnor Methodist Church Duanne ‘Broderson George Clarence sTool Chris Vander Pol Bert Vaughan Valey Raymond Koder Ed Coaker Morgan Woody Ray Swartz Ern Wilson Oakwood Cemeter Lust Monroe Tool’s Chapel Blanche Tice Lettie Lewis Mabel Veda van Buren Opal Nollen Lawrence Leland Near Reasnor Carroll Lust Wanda Lou Lewis Russell van Buren Freeman Hendricks Naldo Steenhoek’s John Swank John Olishoern Andrew de Penning Henry van Roekel Bernie Vas John Oltshoern Fred Hunziker Merlin Schnng Bert Shutts Glen Brindle Freeman Kling Frances Harthorn Miss Harthorn Sarah Beatrice Janet Willemsen Bessie Marie Jennie Fortuin Nellie Jansen Helen Dieleman Cornelia Williamsen Fred Monsma Elsie Irene de Ruiter Tracy de Penning Janet Mabel Velthuizen Janet van Oliver Wisgerhof Erma Wisgerhof Edd de Zwarte Henry Mol Harry de Jong Ray Ludwick Sally Amsterdam Harvey Dr. Shipman M. E Fred Riggen M. E. Ladies Aid C. E. Morgan John Beaver Attica Pleasantville J. E. McClellan Isobel Helen Seger C. M. Wilson Emma Redding Art Redding Lucile Williams William den Hartog John C. Denberger Crosby Taintor Porterville Cornie Vanden Baard Henry de Zwarte Clarence Dye Jack Ned Cornelia Monster L. J. Monster Peter Hackett John de Wild Grandma de Wild Henry van Dene Murray Sytsma Earl Daugherty Lois Joy Connie Vanden Baard John Robertus John Kamerick Donald Cornelia Vandene Dan Sytsma St Minnie Henry Hackett Viola Elmer Paul Dykstra Lou de Wild Abraham de Zwarte Henry M. de Zwarte Johanna Wielaard Marie Brand Will Sytsma North of Leighton Dan Sytsma Dirk Goemaat Henry Wieaard Johanna Cornelia Willson Gerrit Kuyper Cordova Farm Union Hasselman Lacey de Reus Lawrence Hasselman James Sedrel Bruce Robert C. Sedrel J. A. de Jong Amaryllis Anna G. A. Hasselman Gysbert Aalbers Cornelia Mae Marion Margaret de Jong Girls Society of the Christian Reformed Church Washington, D. C Public Works Administration Coast Guard I Jcohol Control Administration Joseph T. Choate, Jr Utah Roosevelt Tennessee Kentucky George L. Gammis Iowa American Newark City New York Staten Island Road House New York City Senator Walsh Mass United Press U. S The Philadelphia Enquirer Philadelphia U. S. Navy Marines Fred Metropolis Third Avenue Shorty Emu Valentine T Prins Better Housing John J. van Dyke J. H. Shinn Hatchery ACME J. H. Shinn Hatchery Pella, Ia
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