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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1952
Page
4
Local families share Christmas and New Year gatherings across Monroe, Kellogg, Pella, and Osceola areas. Numerous dinners honor relatives, with many households hosting guests including Zickels, De Bruyns, Vander Ploegs, Uitermarkts, and Robuses. Community events include church quilting, dues, and festive visits.
Mr and Mrs Peter Van Rys wyk Carl and John have moved from the farm to a house in Monroe. Mrs James Vriezelaar received birthday baskets on Saturday evening December 2 and guests included Mr and Mrs Chester Marshall Mr and Mrs David Nimmo and Mr and Mrs Dale Phifer. Des Moines visitors Mrs George Henshaw and RB Gloyd attended Christmas Day at Walter Blankenship home. Dean Lille and Dean Gort, navy men, spent the past week with local families.
The Otley Dorcas Society met at the Otley Reformed Church with Mrs. G. W. Den Hartog as hostess. Consistory meets Thursday evening, Lamp Lighters Society at 7 30, hostess Shirley Willemsen. All church and community girls invited. Mr and Mrs Armand Renskers visited relatives in New Brunswick NJ and return to teach in public schools. Friday potluck dinner and business meeting for Sunday School teachers and officers at Upam church. Van Hal and another couple celebrated a December wedding with best wishes. Young men's Otley Church quartet sang at two services. two members serving in the military.
Farmers urged to sell farm scrap iron and steel to aid defense. The American Iron and Steel Institute notes scrap returns two pounds of new steel per pound. With winter approaching, more scrap is needed from tractors and tools, and farmers are asked to contact local scrap dealers or farm agents to arrange pickup.
Christmas Eve guests at the Gradus Vriezelaar home included Mr and Mrs Clarence Branniff of Minneapolis and the Vriezelaar and related families. The Summit Strivers 4-H club will meet Saturday January 19 at Phyllis Walraven’s home to sew scarfs and study sewing machine parts. Christmas Day dinner guests at Emma McCauley’s home included Mr and Mrs John Vriezelaar and Susan, Mr and Mrs Leland Balmer, and Mr and Mrs Claire McCauley plus Carolyn Janie and Charles of Monroe. Additional guests at Monroe gatherings were Gradua Vrieze lar Kathryn Blaine Mrs Jean Reeves and Debby, and Mr Clarence Braniff of Minneapolis with other locals.
Local residents share weekend visits and holiday gatherings across Monroe and nearby towns. Notable mentions include Des Moines visitors Helen Dykstra and Kathryn Vriezelaar attending district Amvet events, families hosting Christmas Eve dinners, and ranch house tours with Vriezelaar and McAmis relatives. A Wyoming deer head decorates Locustdale Farm as mounting by Pella chemists is noted.
Kenneth Wilkinson a Dysart truck driver was pinned in his burning cab after a collision with an auto. Quick action by bystanders pulled him free as the truck erupted in flames in December.
A historical dairy note outlines fast milking and consistent routines to stimulate let down while minimizing stress. It emphasizes milking cows in order, handling those with udder infections last, using timers, and avoiding noise to reduce mastitis risk. Proper cleaning, disinfectant use, and timely drying off are described as essential.
A balloon released during a Sigourney shoe firm event on Balloon Day traveled 500 miles due east and was found by a Danville, Ohio resident.
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