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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1947

Page

10

Local Births and Social News in Grinnell Area

Mr and Mrs Paul Van Dyk welcomed an eighth child a son born Monday February 10 at Grinnell Community hospital. Donna Lou Kooistra born February 9 at Mercy hospital Oskaloosa. Ruth Louise Van Wyk born February 34 at Mercy hospital Oskaloosa. Local gatherings include showers for Mrs Glen Rehand and birthday party for Mrs Virgil Kooistra. multiple visits noted among family and friends across nearby towns.

Arietta M. Terlouw Paul van Dyk Grinnell Sam Vander Pol Wilma Branderhorst Harold van Zee Newton Henry Vander Wilt Minnie Veldhuizen Frank Terlouw Raymond Arlene John O. Terlouw David Kooistra Donna Lou Sun Mercy GC. Schermer Silver Creek Minn Het Mel Sr Mercy Hospital Des Moines Glen Renaud Dorothy Elscott Henry Terlouw Sue Meppelink Jennie Marie Terlouw

Illnesses and family visits in Tracy area

Word reached early week that H J Bensink of Pella is seriously ill, with Avie Engbers and family receiving updates. Duane Rozeboom sick, treated at Mercy hospital for kidney ailment and improving. Henrietta Roozeboom had tonsils removed, recuperating. Arnold Beekhuizen ill with rheumatism. Gus Beekhuizen aids ill mother M Franje. Mrs. Henry Veenstra Sr. recovered from illness. New grandson born near Lovilia to Ben and Mrs Veenstra. Tunis Hoksbergen visited Pella to care for her mother. Engberses stayed in Pella to help H J Bensink. Vander Wiel and Crum attended church here. William Branderhorst of near Knoxville attended services.

Avie Enghers H. J. Bensink Pella Duane Henry Rozeboom H. G. Roozeboom Mercy Hospital Henrietta Roozeboom Arnold Beekhuizen Gus Beekhuizen M. Franje Henry Veenstra’ Sr Ben Veenstra Lovilin Tunis Hoksbergen Wm. Vander Horst Arie Engbers Vander Wiel

Summit News Briefs From Summit and Surrounding Towns

Coralee Vriezelaar suffers chicken pox for several days last week. Pamela Perrin visited Summit school Tuesday. Mr and Mrs W Van Doorninck traveled Wednesday to Key Town with friends. Mrs Henry Ver Woert and Glenn visited Vern He lin’s Knoxville home Thursday. Ver Woert helps pack to move. H W Vriezelaar and wife visited daughter Madeline in Pella Sunday. Sally Van Doorninck dined with Darlene Van Wyne in Monroe Sunday. County Line Club meeting set for Monday Feb 17 postponed due to illness of members.

H. W. Vriezelaar Coralee Vriezelaar Pamela Perrin Summit School Tuesda W. van Doorninck Key, Town Henry Ver Woert Glenn Vern Helin Knoxville Ver Woert Madeline Vriezelaar Pella Sally van Doorninck Darlene van Wyne

Peoria News Visitors And Birth At Local Homes

Mrs Leonard Roose and Barbara Ann visited in Fred De Nooy home Wednesday. Pella visitors included L J Monster Vander Linden and Jake Monster in Wm Vander Molen home Thursday. Marvin Lowell Vander Molen born last Friday to Connie Dahm. Other calls and visits noted at Stursma Swank and Vander Molen homes among Pella residents.

Leonard J. Roose Leonard Roose Barbara Ann Fred de Nooy L. J. Monster Marion Vander_Linden Jake Monster Pella Wm. Vander Molen Tillie Vander Molen Anthony Bokhoven Robert Jake Stursma Tabe Vander Veen Connie Dahm Marvin Lowell Dake Vander Molen Ge Bokhoven Mold Ozinga Joey John Swank Bert Swank Vander Molten Home

Otley Notes Roundup Local News and Visits

Otley neighbors and relatives share visits and moved residences. Dramas include church events, anniversaries, and social gatherings. Residents attend meetings, celebrate a 45th wedding anniversary, and plan showers while noting weather and school closings.

Local Notes From Cordova News Roundup

Nan Farris suffered a stroke Thursday morning. Molly Alley found her on the floor. Delmar De Heer was ill at school Friday. Maggie Perkey underwent surgery at Des Moines Methodist Hospital on Saturday February 8 in room 454 and was doing well with visitors. Walter Donahue, son of Jack and Bernie Donahue, enlisted in the army and will leave for duty Monday. Forty eight mothers and children attended the Valentine Party at Red Rock school Friday. games and refreshments followed the Valentine box. Linda Bowens stayed with Darlene Karr Thursday night and Friday at school. Monroe girls won and Monroe boys lost at Lacey Friday night. Billy Mikesell quit attending Monroe High. Tommy De Moss will travel to Iowa City Monday for leg braces adjustment. Red Rock Ladies Aid cleared about $35 at Warrick's sale. Sully Co-op Exchange to hold annual meeting Thursday Feb 20 1947 at 12:00, three directors to be elected for 8-year terms. Free lunch at 11:00, special music, speaker, educational pictures, and treats for attendees. Grace Karr visited Knoxville and was much better and mobile. Murray Van Hemert and Roy Karr have tractors in the "hospitals" for spring warming. Ernie Warrick moved recently. Dwight Harvey and family moved to new home. Bill Warrick and Jake Neef plan to move this week.

Roy Karr Nan Farris Molly Alley Delmar de Heer Maggie Perkey Methodist Hospital Des Moines Walter Donahue Jack Bernie Donahue Red Rock Ladies Aid Warrick Sully Co-op Exchange Grace Karr Knoxville Murray van Hemert Ernie Warrick Dwight Harvey Wenesday Bill Warrick Jake Neef

Galesburg News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events

Galesburg residents share Sunday dinners and visits with relatives and friends in Newton and nearby towns. The Christian church Ladies Aid met for an all day quilting event, while local families hosted and attended multiple suppers and gatherings through mid February. Cemetery and church news appear alongside routine social calls and visitors from Belfast Ireland is noted.

De Bruyn Birthday Dinner Held For Anna De Bruyn

Mr and Mrs Gerald De Bruyn hosted a dinner at the De Bruyn home on Sunday February 2 honoring Anna De Bruyn of Bully for her birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Carpenter and Mr and Mrs Merlin Schnug with afternoon visitors Mr and Mrs Francis Heemsbergen, daughters of Mrs De Bruyn. A farewell party was held February 4 at Elk Creek Grange Hall for Mrs Max Wheeler and family who will move to Monroe, with a sandwich doughnuts cookies and coffee luncheon for attendees including Mr and Mrs Ye Mennings and others.

Tal Kenneth Carpenter Gerald de Bruyn Darrell de Bruyn Larry Gerald Darrell Anna de Bruyn Bully Merlin Schnug Francis Heemsbergen Schnug Heemsbergen de Bruyn Elk Creek Grange Hall Max Wheeler Monroe Ye Mennings Gaat

Monroe News Honors Families Moving Soon at K P Hall

Community gathering at K P Hall featured fare for guests including the Aalbers, Clement, and Clement families preparing to move. Attendees listed span local families and visiting relatives with notes on church events, baptisms, and missionary talks at the Monroe Baptist church.

Prairie City social notes and local events

Prairie City News highlights visitors and gatherings from the Steenhoek and Vande Lune families in Newton and Des Moines. Names include Steenhock, Vander Leest, Van Zee, Brandenhorst, and Pella connections. A funeral for Jess Pender and a baby born to Frank Tibbeel are noted alongside a hospital appendix operation for Henrietta De Graaf and localized road issues with a school bus stuck in a drift.

Henrietta M Simon Steenhock Newton A. A. Steenhoek Andrew Vande Lune Auke Vande Lune Harold van Zee Wilma Brandenhorst Marine Gerrit Brandenhorst Nellie de Reus A. A Frank Tibbeel

Insurance and Savings Offer from WM Dieleman Sully Iowa

WM Dieleman of Sully Iowa advertises farm and city property insurance, crop and automobile coverage, and life insurance with savings plans. Potential clients are urged to insure with reliable companies at low rates and to contact by phone at 60 or write P O Box 146 for a call.

Sully P.O WM. Dieleman Lowa

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