Neighborhood welcomes Van Hemerts for farewell party
Friends and neighbors gathered Friday to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs M C Van Hemert and family as they plan to leave the area in spring. Attendees included Gerrit Den Hartog, Rene Aalbers, Don Portinga, Pella residents, and multiple local families. A late hour departure followed refreshments and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. van Hemert
M. P. van Hemert
Edd
Delisa
Clara Jelsma
Grace Pannekoek
William
Marion
Deliagnes Verwers
Louis Sipma
Oskaloosa
Hattie
Alberta de Joode
Arie Diekema
Wm. Wardhuizen
Joe Kool
Martha Brouwer
Jef Willemsen
Seth Menninga
Neal Tucker
Billy Jim Muilenberg
Henry Muilenberg
McLaughlin
Don Portinga
Elton Cade
de Koekkoek
Gerrit’De Jong
Gerrit van Ee
Garber
Porterville Briefs Mentioned Visitors From Oskaloosa Pella
Porterville notes cite Mrs. Ben Wolf and son James of Oskaloosa and Mr and Mrs Anne Monster of Pella visiting the L J Monster family. E De Zwarte of Pella and Mrs C Hackett are mentioned. Antoinette Monster visited friends Misses Gertrude and Johanna Wielard. Dirk Goemaat and Henry Van Gene attended Knoxville business calls. Anna Van Gene was also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Sytsma
John Whitlatch
Pella
Gerrit Snellers
Connie Vanden Baard
Dirk Goemaat
Wilma
Johanna Vanden Berg
Antoinette Monster
Jacoba
Anna van Dene
Maxine Robertus
H. Vander Syde
Dorothy Goemaat
Mabel Goemaat
J. L. Fox
Harry
Detroit
Mich
H. Vander Beek
H. B. Ver Ploeg
Gradus Ver Ploeg
Marion Monster
Henry van Dene
Elsie
John Robertus
Ben Wolf
James
Oskaloosa
Anne Monster
L. J. Monster
E. de Zwarte
C. Hackett
Gertrude
Johanna Wielard
Knoxville
Henry van Gene
Anna van Gene
Peoria Happenings and Local Marriages Near Peella
Peoria notices report Charlie Spoelstra and Lambert Nieuwland returning home after Chicago visit. Harmony Quartet performance drew a large crowd last Friday. Jacob Boot and Johanna De Nooy wed at Rev J Weidenaar parsonage. Reception at A C Boot home, north of Pella, to begin married life. Various local visits and family updates follow, including birthdays and hospital return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Spoelstra
Lambert Nieuwland
Chicago
Harmony Quartet
Jacob Boot
Johanna de Nooy
Artie Boot
Jacob
Marion
Tena de Nooy
Grundy Center
Fred Westercamp
Rene Nieuwsma
Louis Vander Melen
Pella
Connie Vos
William Andringa
Martin Vander Melen
John de Vries
Adrian Vos
Fred Vander Schaaf
Cecil Vander Melen
Tena Stursma
Ben Vos
Leighton News Social Roundup From Last Week
Leighton residents and families such as Van Maanen De Jong Korver Dykstra Hasselman and Van Haaf attend visits and gatherings in Leighton and nearby towns. The Willing Workers group met at the church basement Irene Hasselman Beulah Denger hosted. Birthday party for Freda Den Burger held at Lois Rietveld home in Pella with several guests from area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William van Maanen
Florence
de Jong
A. Korver
Catherina
Beulah
Ralph Kuiper
Joe Rozenboom
Johanna
Henry van Maanen
Oskaloosa
A. M. de Reus
Wm. van Duren
J. A. de Jong
Amaryllis
Dick van Zee
Raymond de Reus
Berneil
Valetta
B. Vander Wert
Albert van Zante
Anna
Frank de Jong
Tunis Dykstra
Tone Huyser
Pella
Freda den Burger
Leighton
Lois Rietveld
Follo Ests
Entercaine One Batt
Donselar
Leo Talbert Eaghers
Orange City
Albert Saghers
Ovens
Pleasant Grove students host after school party
Miss Lucille Van Zouk hosted a Tone De Cook home party for Pleasant Grove School pupils of the 8th and 6th grades. Attendees included Esther Van Houweling Virgil Van Steenis Lester Vander Linden Melvin Olivier Viola Van Steenis Donald Van Steenis Dorothy Klyn Glen Olivier Beulah Hays Ralph De Cook with escorts Ernest De Cook and Roy Van Heukelem. Contests and games accompanied ice cream cake cookies and bananas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meppelink
Genella van Heukelom
Clara Engbers
Roy de Bruin
Wilebur Engbers
Jake Ver
Mee
Rook
Lucille van Zouk
Pleasant Grove School
Leighton
Tone de Cook
Esther van Houweling
Virgil van Steenis
Lester Vander Linden
Melvin Olivier
Viola van Steenis
Donald van Steenis
Dorothy Klyn
Glen Olivier
Beulah Hays
Ralph de Cook
Ernest de Cook
Roy van Heukelem
J.A. de Jong
Farm Bureau
M. M. de Reus
J. A. van Zouk
H. W. Vander Linden
F. den Burger
C. de Prenger
Chester van Zee
Tracy Douglas
John Veenstra
L. van Roekel
H. Veenstra
C. Witt
Epidemic Meningitis and Disease Report Notes
Meningitis described as non infectious in some forms and caused by a special germ, with transmission via droplets. Early recognition and treatment reduce high mortality. carrier dynamics and school impact discussed. Iowa weekly report lists Diphtheria, Meningitis, Smallpox, Influenza, Mumps, Tuberculosis, Typhoid, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis cases by county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Polk
Jasper
Wright
Voice of the Public letters defend Mr. Goad and Santa Claus
A reader rebukes criticism of Chronicle editor Mr. Goad and defends his approach to humor and faith. The letter urges self examination over fault finding, invokes biblical imagery of beams and splinters, and argues true religion lies in correcting one’s own life rather than judging others.
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the Chronicle
Jesus
Good
Tom
Mr. Goad
Santa Claus
Mr. Good
Eis Wielard
Luxuries and the modern world George Ade musings
A humorous column by George Ade contrasts past comforts with present desires, arguing many call luxuries necessities. It notes widespread wealth disparities, the idea of consumer ease, and how modern life shapes family routines and childhood, including the shift from public spectacle to private entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ade
Europe
France
Italy
Germany
Paul
Egypt
Ceylon
Murma
China
Japan
Africa
Washington
Johnny
Dignity and Fun in the Twenty Two Caliber Asset
The piece discusses modern methods and fitness for babies under Dempsey training rules, contrasting it with past enjoyment. It notes dignity as a defining asset for the twenty two caliber and comments on spending to obtain desired possessions, warning against overexplaining price tags.
The Vanities of Man A Ranter on Life in Modern Times
A satirical monologue laments the woes of modern life. It chronicles toil for fuel and sugar, debt over crop value, borrowed money, indulgence, wayward offspring, marital strife, highway accidents, drink, traffic woes, theft, medical loss, and aging burdens as neighbors reflect on mortality.
Untitled Verse Fragment of Obituary Tone
A fragmentary, archaic verse laments a life of labor and loss. It hints at a widow rejoicing in a new car and a man fading from memory, with grim caricature of fate and a plea that the dead are dust. The piece blends sorrow with a sharper satirical edge.
Gardens of Bermuda Charm Quaint Isles
Bermuda’s charm lies in its gardens from humble plots to grand plots. Trees and shrubs carry family histories from the West Indies and Brazil while native cedars and junipers thrive. Palms, oleanders, hibiscus, and acalypha frame hedges and winding paths against blue skies and sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
West Indies
Brazil
Islands
Bermuda Gardens Describe Bronze Red Foliage and Exotic Shrubs
The text notes bronze red leaves with old veins and variegated edges contrasting with junipers and crab grass. It mentions pig eon berry bushes at estate gates with yellow berries and lavender flowers, and Bermuda visitors see exotic bushes against white walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Guest forgets pajama kit at hotel amid rush to train
A guest hurries to settle a bill and catch a train. He sends a boy to Room 437 for his pajama and shaving kit but returns breathless stating they were left behind. The exchange highlights a last minute scramble at the hotel counter.
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Hig Trai
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Otley News
Porterville Briefs
Leader
Miss Davies
Peoria
Leighton News
Chronicle Weekly Health Message
Woodbury
Dubuque
Black Hawk
Cerro Gordo
Cass
Boone
Louisas
Voice OF
Library Notes
H. G. Wells
Earth
Pete van Zante
Bernstein’s Feed
City Market
CIT
Wee Learence van Vark
Udell L. Hendricks
Insurance Agency
Rozenberg Radio Shop
Gerel Car Shop
Gezel Blacksmith Shop
E. Hollebrands
Osteopathic
DRS. Kramer & Kramer
Nellie D
H. H
Washington Street
F. F. Carpenter
Franklin Street
Dr. C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
J. J. Sybenga
M.D
Keable
Dr. Aschenbrenner
H. C. Payne
Broadway
Square
Main Street
Assestor
Night_Marsh Fire Chief
C. J." War Gaass
Chas. F. Dykstra
T. G. Fultz
LMEN
John Blommeks
H. Rozenberg
J. van’ Dusseldorp
Ohn
W. Vander Linden
UBLIC
F. M. Frosh
Bert Baron
P. van Sittert Mhoudt
George Stra
H. A. Veen
Pella ‘Mber
Sommerce
George H. Lankelma
Hugo Kuyper
Schoo
V Officials
G. W. Paardekooper
Don L. Remy
D. D. Galvin
Paul Grundman
Ruby Richerd
Sadie Batten Roberts
Johnson
F. Robert Harold Clements
American Legion
John
George Ver Steeg
American Legion Auxiliary
H. Byers
Wm. van der Voort
P. E. O. Society
Nettie van Fownsling
Silah Kuyper
Si ‘Illian Payne
AL College
John W. Wesselink
H. J. Vanden Ber
H. W. Pietenpolt
R. T. Nordlund
Ray de Haan
Christian Reformed Church
D. Hollebeek
First Christian Reformed Church
R. J. Danhot
H. Ver
J. Veldman
Rock Land Ee Table
Wabash
Howell
North Side Square
Star Auto Co
Wormhoudt & Plette
Sake van Zante
Harry Worth
Monroe
Liter Coal Co
Quality Coal
Bos & Wynberg
Cook & Son
Chevrolet
White Io
SOY Auto CO
P. van Niewaal Coal Co
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