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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1939
Page
7
Otto Wynsteker's ill father keeps her visiting Pella while sister Mrs Kole helps. Pete Dunnink returns from California. Gerrit Klyn sold hogs. Many local visits, retirements, and nods to anniversaries fill a week in the district. A group bids farewell to departing neighbors as others move into farms and homes nearby.
Local society items list multiple visits and happenings: Monroe News Women's Chorus earned an invitation to sing at a major Chicago music festival at Soldiers Field on August 19. residents attended Farm Week programs in Ames. dozens of visits include Mr. and Mrs. Van Roekel, Mrs. Meindertsma, and families in Pella Des Moines and Prairie City. A medical setback, a farewell party, and a golden wedding observation share space with births and college enrollments.
The Vander Ploeg and Van Roekel families hosted dinner guests including John Van Roekel Dick Vander Kieft and Mary Ellen Arlo Worth of Pella. Roy Vander Ploeg attended a Duroe Hog sale in Renwick Iowa on Tuesday. Jake Klein from west of Monroe visited David Van Haaften and Myrna Jean Friday evening. Anna Fouch, at Will Ammer’s Grimes home, is seriously ill after a stroke.
Summit area brief recounts funeral services for Henry Vander Wilt in Sully and multiple visiting, hosting, and social events in towns including Pella Monroe Newton and Des Moines. Residents and relatives mentioned include Vos Van der Wilt Hiemstra Vriezelaar Van Wyk Dop Gerthan families with members visiting, dining, and attending gatherings in mid February.
Mr and Mrs P Vanden Berg visited Des Moines to see Nick Vos who remains seriously ill. Nearby, Zesers and family called on Gerrit Van der Kieft, while De Rands assisted Nick Schuring move to Monroe. Carol Verwers was absent sick, Harold Keuning visited relatives in Pella, and Will Verwers hosted a Valentine luncheon with the Home Project Club of Polk Township. The community plans farewells for movers and notes Pete and Vanden Berg’s 47th anniversary celebration with family attendance.
Cornie Vanden Berg and family along with Lewis De Vries and Mrs. John Vamrg and son Kenneth joined Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kuiper and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm Zegers and families at an Elyn home Thursday evening. Cornie Vanden Berg remarked as a business caller in Center Me Friday.
Monday and Friday tractor demonstrations drew crowds from nearby areas, with Vandermenlen Co and Vogelaars showcasing devices. Agricultural Conservation Association members planned the 1939 farm program at Peoria township hall, meeting again due to late notices. Elder Cornelius Vander preached at Leighton church. A wedding united Jacob Vander Molen and Nellie Van Wyk near Peoria, with a reception and farm home plans announced. Obituary mentions BR Vander Wal and others tied to Peoria area families.
Prairie View Kansas reports a new minister Rev Oostendorp and family settling in the Luctor parsonage after Hav ing moved from Burnamwo. The community gathers to welcome him as members meet, and relatives travel to visit ill neighbor Herman Pakkebier in Sheldon Iowa.
The Luctor consistory met with Rotter dam Kansas officials for an instructive conference. Miss Nellie Dikkenburg remains in Des Moines hospital while nearby events include Cand Peter Hendred leading services and Rev Veltman at Newton Christian Ref. church. The Church of Christ youth week featured a banquet with forty four guests. A surprise anniversary party honored Mr and Mrs Arie Van Zante of Sully on 30 years. Mrs Peter Steenbock has improved health. Townsend meeting drew attendees to I O C B hall Thursday evening. Dr Fred De Haan of Pocahontas visited his parents Harry De Haan and family.
Mr and Mrs Rodger Bo were surprised Friday night by neighbors who gathered to honor their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The entertaining evening featured games and visiting among attendees.
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