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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
12
The Otley News reports Mr and Mrs John Vanden Baard and relatives returning from California after visiting sons and Rose Bowl parade attendees. Local figures attend church events at Otley Reformed Church and Dorcas Society gatherings. Funeral for Joe Longdin, known as Jack, held in Monroe. he lived in Otley 70 years. Residents share New Year visits, church activities, and community meals.
In Mahaska County a baby girl named Twila Mae Vos was born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Vos on New Year’s, the second debutant of 1957 in the county. She weighed, born at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa, and will receive prizes from local merchants. Eunice Rozenboom plans to help at home after hospital discharge as congratulations extend.
Charles Van Vak Peter camp and Arie Van eTselden along with Sohn Roose, John Hagen, Wilfred Re naud, Henry Vander Linden, Tonorees, and the Donald Vander Kamp Family joined Jonathan Nibbelink to view the Rose Bowl New Year’s afternoon while William and Nelson Nibbelink watched later. Retha and Edwin Stursma watched the Rose Bowl on Tuesday afternoon in the John ilotseemaan home. Gerrit Vander Molen returned home on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis De Viies and Esther Mae attended Calvary Christian Reformed Church Sunday evening and visited the John Van Gorp home after church. Loretta Westercamp spent the weekend in Pella with aunt Mrs. Wm. Stursma and joined Sharon Bandstra for dinner at the Ray Bandstra home. Connie Vander Linden was installed as Mahaska Farm Bar president after a cooperative supper. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bandstra plan a two-month rail trip to California, stopping in Gilbert, Arizona to visit the Helmhoudts. The community notes the sudden death of Dr. Wm. Ver Ploeg of Pella, a longtime veterinarian. two days before his death he vaccinated 40 head of hogs on the farm. At the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Tunis Fynaardt, Rev. J. D. Pikaart of Oskaloosa attended, having officiated their marriage 26 years ago.
Coal Ridge News lists holiday gatherings with multiple families dining at various homes in Fairfield Indianola Ottumwa and Wilbur Crosby. Sunday School at 10:00 and preaching at 11:00 mark the day at the church. The account names Mr and Mrs C J Anderson and many relatives as attendees with several homes hosting Christmas meals.
Freddie Felco describes a long Rose Bowl journey and a good game. He notes widespread drought, lack of moisture, and dry terrain on the trip, feeling relief at returning home and reflecting on others faring worse.
Christmas day and holiday visit records show Mrs Alma Avery Mrs George Sherlock Mrs Harry Ver Steeg and others hosting dinners and calls across Knoxville Indianola New Sharon Presc ant ville Otley Attica and Des Moines area families including the Averys Coster Karr Clem ents and Franks with multiple dinners lunches and hospitality noted.
A Des Moines pair the Andersons hosted relatives from Chariton and nearby towns for a Christmas dinner. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Anderson and family of Des Moines Mr. and Mrs. Thos Anderson and family of near Chariton Mr. and Mrs. C J Anderson and children Judy Diana Robert and Robin and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Anderson and Philip Also Mr. and Mrs Jack Battistello and their son at the Walter Thomas home.
Great Lakes Conservation Commission reports ice fishing activity in town remains robust as fisheries workers note solid ice conditions and steady anglers. Local observers cite steady catches and accessible public access points along the shorelines.
In the Great Lakes region of northwestern Iowa anglers report good yellow perch catches from West Okoboji and some walleyes. By Christmas pressure on Spirit Lake was light as anglers focus on the hot perch bite at Lake Okobo. Minnows are the popular bait from baithouses now open near Spirit Lake. However, many perch remain active in local waters.
A brief note on fishing gear and artificials mentions spoons and ice flies as effective lures. The text hints at anglers seeking luck with varied tackle and tactics for ice fishing or open water. It underscores practical, adaptable approaches to bait selection and lure presentation.
In December, Fred Wolford 82 and his sister Minnie 85 were found dead in their Pilot Mound home from apparent gas fumes. The stove flue was clogged with soot and rubbish, a detail noted in the report. An amount of 1786 dollars was found in Mr. Wolford's purse.
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