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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1937

Page

7

Nearby Towns and Rural Community Notes

News items from rural towns record visits and stays by residents and relatives. Names include Mr and Mrs Todd De Bryn of Clear Lake, William De Brayn of Lawrence Schultz, Kenneth, Cecil Wheler, Leland Lust, Hazel Kling, Reasnor, St Mon ster, Mrs Haber Vander Syde, Pella, Mrs John Robertus, Abraham De Zwarte, Marvin, Henry JH Van, and Van Gone. The notes mention travel, road conditions, and informal calls at homes across towns.

Todd de Bryn Clear Lake William de Brayn Lawrence Schultz M Schultz Kenneth Cecil Wheler Pella Leland Lust Hazel Kling Reasnor Mr Lust William Hendricks

Local Social Notes From Porterville and Surrounds

Porterville and area families share gatherings including an oyster supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Van Dene. Kenneth Eugene and Larry Sytsma visited Murray Sytsma and family. Kenning's meeting with Florence Hackert is noted. Peter Hackert and Peter Van Oene families visited. Arlene De Zwarte and John De Zwarte marked their 25th anniversary belatedly. Misses Anna Cornelia Van Oone and Elsie Van Oeene appear in visits and school notes.

Abraham Te Zwarle Marvin Henry de Jong Henry H. van Dene Will Sytsman Ken Eugene Larry New Sharon Murray Sytsma Kenning Florence Hackert Peter Hackert la van Donselaar Grove School Elsie van Oeene

Rose Hill social notes show visits and county exams

Rose Hill residents report visits from Harold Fisk family and neighbors from Des Moines and Newton. OsKaloosa and Knoxville attendees, skating socializing, and eighth graders Gerrit Van Veen Nick Vink Verda Ver Steeg took county exams. Numerous Vander Veens Van Sant Van Veen Van Der Werff and related families hosted Saturday gatherings and county events.

Harold Fisk Raymon Jackie Pauline Yella Menninga Bill van Sant Des Moines Richard Vander Teest Herman van Veen Knoxville Art Vander Werff John Ver Stel Newton Parntal Art Ver Stee Rose Hill Gerrit van Veen Nick Vink Verda Ver Steeg Art Vander Arthur Bert John Vanden Berg Albert van Zante

Local visits and gatherings in Monroe area

Otley Mroamd Mes and Henry Klein of near Pellacy visited Tuesday afternoon at their aunt’s home. Kaldenberg of Monroe and Mrs. J. B. Vilar hosted visits, Sprat traveled from Monroe to coast with youths, and Louis Schippers joined Francis Porting. Wanda Kaldenberg, Raymond Robus, and Hubert Postma dropped by Otley. Miss Henrietta Poortinga visited Gertrude Jaarsma’s home. a teachers meeting occurred at Monroe school with high school pupils attending.

Henry Klein Near Pellacy Mra Jake Wouda Mr Kaldenberg Monroe J. B. Vilar Bil Septey Airie City Sprat Louis Schippers Francis Porting

Local Households Report Illness And Family Visits

Lynnville residents Lynnville Dick Renaud and Mrs. ie Johnson recover from haying fever. Mro and Mrs. Roy Hammer suffer flu. Sparks stayed overnight with and Mrs. Anie Van Weelden Saturday night. Henry Swank of Sully and son Henry helped celebrate Dolores Ann Van Weelden’s third birthday on February fifth. Frank Ratliff ill with flu. Harry Savage assists at the post office while he is sick. Fred Zimmerman family and Joan visited Avie Van Weelden’s home Saturday evening. Hazel Huffmirs, ill for weeks, not well recently. Jerry Clark and daughter of Riceville visited relatives early in the week.

Dick Renaud Ie Johnson Mro Roy Hammer M Sparks Anie van Weelden Ienry Swank Henry of Sully H Aandchild Dolores Ann van Weel Frank Ratliff Harry Savage

Leighton Community Notes Feature Local Socials

Leighton residents gathered for a community afternoon meeting led by Mrs. Raymond De, with solo by Ira D. Hesselink and twenty members present. Guests attended oyster supper at S. G. De Cook home. several local families celebrated events, weddings, and hospital visits noted.

Des Raymond de Asselman Ira d. Hesselink Twen T van Nuel Dick van Z Ward Vien Robert’ Ver Ploeg van Zomeren MM. de Reus Mercy Oskaloo Robert Ver Ploeg Roy van Heukclam S. G. de Cook Charles Lester Leighton Argon Thu AL van Zuuk Inis Hubert Versteegh New Sharon Gary Vande Haar Eva Mae de Kock Tena van Roekel Vande Maar Miss van Roekel Louis van Roekel Richard van Roekel Henry de Bruin Gerrit van Roekel Black Oak Township Farm Bureau S. S. de Kock Albert de Kock Wilma Vander Wilt J. H. Rempe Henry Klein Lewis van Roekel Esther van Houweling Herman Hasselman Herman Harold

Cold winter weather and dust storm leave Peoria roads slick

A local report describes cold winter conditions with snow drifts and ice, followed by a dust storm from the southwest that reduced road danger. Vander’s car slid on a hill into a pasture, another car followed, both left abandoned. Several residents, including Vander and De Jong family members, are listed as ill or injured, with others on the sick list.

Hart Theia Hand Asad Allan Vander Vander Mol Cecil de’ Vries Vander Ya Ing. J Vander den Wee Lok Fiu Hoven Herman de Jong Charlotte Mr. Dew the Peldsipel Ciriatiad

School schedule and local church pastor changes

The piece notes a weeklong school closure after first semester exams led by Miss Sharon. It mentions a pupil accident where a windmill was knocked down during aid to a bound pupil. It reports a windmill order from J Stursma and F Vander ext and announces an upcoming church service by Rev M Mon of Pella. It also lists a new ministerial trio: Revs GA Lyzenga, James Patt, and Schuurman.

Sth Miss En Sharon Woody I. de Jonge Pie Gerrit J. Stursma F. Vander

Amsterdam Church Preaches as Roads Clear If Weather Holds

Amsterdam residents report icy conditions affecting travel and services. Rev Gordon came for afternoon service if roads permit. Mr and Mrs David Ter Louw and daughter Donna visited relatives. Frances Vanst, Plea teacher, fell on the ice and could not teach. Van Dellen injured but able to work. Many lie due to ice. Fred Lam and wife travel in sunny South visiting Brownsville Texas and New Mexico plans.

N. D. Gordon David ‘Ter Louw Donna Frances Vanst van Dellen Henry Deto Fred ‘T’lam Brownsville Texas New Mexico

Local family visits and nuptials reported in Ada area

Cedar Mr and Mrs John Veenman and daughter visited the Scharff home Sunday. Frank Hyett hauled a truck load to Albin for Leen Den Adel Monday. Families of Plate and Black spent Sunday at Oska loosa. A new baby girl was born to the Kehlerman family. Paul Plate and Velda Wise wed in Ada and plan to live here. Ben Geerling and Raymond Groenenboom shopped in Oskaloosa. Walter Plate and Spot Hedge assisted Philip Howell in butchering a beef.

John Veenman Wm. Scharff Frank Hyett Albin Leen den Adel Evert Plate John Black Oskaloosa Gere Kehlerman Wm. van Weelden Ber

Farewell Surprise Party For Gifford Family Friends

A group of youths hosted a farewell surprise party Friday evening at the Gifford home for Grace Jesse and Valeri Gifford. Attendees included Margaret Huyser Verda Earp and others. Community notices detail honor rolls at Spring Hill and Elk Creek Independent schools and a new For Iowa club formed by Spring Hill pupils.

Is Grace Jesse Valeri Gifford Henry Gifford Margaret Huyser Verda Earp Doris Carnahan Hermina Zuidema Mardell Scarbrough Edward Earp John Dick, Lawrence Marion VanderWerff Wilbur van Sant Robert Bell Tim Zegers Ben Esmeyer Pattie Lou Dale Jim Tolama Near Newton John Zuidema Springill School Wilanger Harry Laurd Robert Dunsberg Earl Klein Elk Creek Lloyd Sleeuwenhoek Clinton Gifford Wyonne Gifford Wendell Sleeuwenhoek Virginia Gifford Dorothy Swank William van Arkel Iowa Club Spring Hill Wilma Lanser Robert Dunsbergen Harry Lanser George Washington Abraham Lincoln Nick Hoksbergen William Little Lois Jean Klyn

Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Observed for Klein Couple

A large gathering near Kellogs celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Klein. Attendees included Reverend John Klein of Oswego HL, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Castor of Sully, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rhykock and children near Kellogs, Cart and family near Killdui, and Mr. and Mrs. John Blanke of New Sharon. A noon dinner featured a Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane picture gift. The Kleins, still on their Killdalt farm, were fondly wished many more years of happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Avie Lanser and children visited Lawrence Van Tat Friday.

Floyd Tool Hattie Hendricks Galesbury Bonnie Esme Dick Baarda Abe Klein Ben Rhykoel Kellogs Rhykock Klein Cart Killdui John Blanke New Sharon Killdalt Avie Lanser vis . Lawence Van + Tat

Community Socials and Illnesses Reported Around Taintor

A crowded gathering honors numerous local residents including the Stoffel Huiser and Vander Werf families and others. Frank Andrews underwent hospital surgery while Leah Terpstra missed classes due to flu. several locals, from Van Dyke to Dunsbergen households, were noted ill or hosting gatherings. News mentions farm work near Taintor and Newton shoppers, with teachers and students at Ludlow School listed among absentees and honor roll members named.

Stoffel Huiser Margaret Les Charles E. Edward Verda Phandith M Vander Werf John Lawrence Marion Dorothy Will van Sant Wilber Franze Huiser Charles Antle Max Chaetorff Ed Rohrdanz N. W. Dow Jeanette van Wyk Nah Weber Tom Frank Andrews Gotxe Nellie Dunsbergen Barney Dunsbergen Nellie Bennie Bobbie Elizabeth van Dyke Case Dunsbergen Lynnvil Albert Verwers Andrew Mabel Watts Clarion Frank Sandmesser Henry Gifford Clarence van Sant Wilma Dunsbergen Ase van Dyke Kellogg Alexander Vander Pol Darlene Sully Tim Zegers Dolores Zegers Jeanette Beatrix Willemsen Lester Beyer Ben Keller Victor Monroe James Butin Ralph Harold van Wyk Florence Grier Margaret Dennis Fred H. Baarda Elizabeth C. R. van Dyke Fred Richardson Ralph Richardson Harold Richardson Otto Sharp Gerrit Jensen Gertrude Git de Hoedt Cornelia Will Dunsbergen Ludlow Leah Terpstra Henry Terlouw Marjorie Otten Martha June Rigdon Gertrude Jansen Henry John Terlouw Marie Terlouw Geraldine Otten Wilma Raymond Klyn Lyle Castorff Newton

Knoxville Couple Welcome 9 lb Baby Girl Mary Louise

Mr and Mrs Corwin Suther land announce the birth of a 9 pound girl on Monday afternoon January 25 naming her Mary Louise. Held at their Knoxville home the infant adds joy to the family with proud parents and a new daughter.

Dead Army Flyer Was Relative Of Grinnell Woman

Capt R R Gillespie of Chanute Field Illinois died Monday in a mid air plane accident while patrolling near the payroll train entering the field. He was born near Spencer Iowa and had served in the army since 1926 at age 35. He was a brother of James Gillespie son in law of Mrs Frank Graham of Grinnell.

Grinnell James, D. Gillespie Frank Graham Captain Gillespie Spencer Iowa Grinnell Register

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