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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1955

Page

11

Summit 4-H Club Hostess and Local News In Summit

Mrs H W Vrieselaar hosted Summit Strivers 4 H girls at her home on Saturday afternoon January 15 with members reciting the pledge and Joan Nollen presiding. Norah Van Busen and Joyce De Geus demonstrated making a simple apron while Regina Geus Marilyn Walraven and Joyce De Geus were named Better Groomed. The group prepared sewing boxes and aprons, then shared lunch for 12 members one guest and two leaders. Nearby, Ames youngsters Willa Mae and Janie Van Doorninck visited as Mrs Van Doorninck celebrated her birthday. The Happy Dozen Club at Summit School elected Mary Lou Van Wyk as president and others to roles. members include Lana De Vries Bobby Fisher and more. Community notes list multiple visits moves and gatherings among local families, with mumps illness among Melvin Van Wyk and Bobby Vos, and Otley 4-H Dads Night including a chili and oyster supper and a health check talk.

Linda Breenhoek Summit Strivers Joan Nollen Karen Marilyn van Wye Marlin Walraven Norah van Busen Joyce de Geus Regina Geus Francis van Wyk Dennis Vos Margaret Vogellar Simon van Dusseldorp H. W. Vriezelaar Walter van Doorninck Oskaloosa Hi Vanden Berg Ray Vander Linden Marion Heemstra Elvin Verought Knoxville Arthur van Waardhuizen Veroughts Albert van Waardhuizen Doris Franje Artie Hiemstra Lorence Robert van Essen Roy van Essen Nora Joan Marion Heematraily Bert Hol Melvin van Wyk Bobby Vos Martha Ver Woert Nora van Essen Joyce de Mary Lou van Wyk Otley School House Alonzo Ver Ploeg Sully Richard van Wyk Offalla Mickey Thesday Roy van Esson Nore, Jr Henry Ver Woert Martha Glen Gerrit “Rein Harvey, Jr Marion Heary Beth Marla ‘Rae Elvin Bensink Pella Gradus Vriezelaar Kiezela Elmer Tukker Linda Peter Rus Kenneth Janice Twila Ver Dought Jean Diane Ver Dught Dale Seebach Seebach Marvin Verros Betty Blom Delbert Hal

Winter visitors and local gatherings in Iowa and Florida

Social notes recount Mr and Mrs Mason Ogg spending winter in Florida Arie Breed of Ottumwa visiting parents Mr and Mrs Peter Breed and Mr and Mrs Horace Oldham hosting a turkey dinner Sunday Guests included Janie Mc Cauley and Charles Leland Balmer John Vrienelaar Susan and Rev Edwin Colson of Waterloo spoke at the Baptist church Rev Donald Brong was ill Leland Long of Durant Ind and his wife welcomed a daughter Lynette Elizabeth born January 14 in Ames Greeley hospital also a daughter born January 19 to Mr and Mrs. La P son Neighbors hosted farewell for the Tuinstra family Diana Lynn Mullins celebrated with an L C A shower on Toola Chapel premises Numerous visits and social calls across Knoxville Pella and Monroe noted with friends and family events.

Mason Ogg Arie Breed Ottumwa Peter Breed Horace Oldham Janie McCauley Charles Leland Balmer John Vrienelaar Susan Edwin Colson Waterloo Baptist Church Donald Brong Leland Long Durant Lynette Elisabeth la P Greeley Hospital Ames Jake Tuinstra Margaret Fern Rexroat Ira de Roedt Knoxville Roy Nolin Diana Lynn Dale Mullins Toola Chapel Preent Mesdames Lloyd Nolin John Nolin Edward Johnson Dale McConeghey Harvey Machin Mark Walker Gene Nolin Carl Ver Heul Diana Lyrin H. D. Machin John Gezel Pella Diana Lynn Mullins McConeghey Carl McConeghey Paul McConeghey Alec van Vark Merrymakers Club Edward Aalbers Carl Fennema Ralph Buckley Andrew Boat Mark Woody Chris Vander Pol Dick Postma Harold Vander Pol Dick Orville Kaldenberg Bob Sherwood Minnesota Les Beyer Emma Woods Bruce Bloomfield Beyer Archie Bowans Iowa State and Kan Lovely

Mahasks Purebred Stock Sale At Oskaloosa Attends Two Shropshires Sold

John Vrierclaar attended the annual Mahasks Purebred livestock sale in Oskaloosa on Friday and bought two Shropshire ewes consigned by W. P. Frederick and Son of Orient, Iowa.

Ladiew John Vrierclaar Oskaloosa Shropshire W. P. Frederick and Son Orient

Delphian Society January meeting and club highlights

Summary of society events includes Delphian Society meeting at Mrs. Joseph Long Sr home with 8 members and 1 guest. Mrs. Bess Andeweg elected President. Lea Beyers secretary. lesson on Iowa's New Super Highway. lunch served. Also Southern Hustlers club hosted by Donald Robinson with 15 members. leaders Ernest Wagner and Elmo Black received gifts. lunch served by Mrs. Robinson. Funeral services for Charles Ingle attended by Mrs. Lester Ver Dught. Twila Jean Ver Dught and Carolyn Sparks visits noted.

Sas Amen Bess Andeweg Delphian Socerty Joseph Long Dena Roberts Lea Beyers W.b. Shaw Treas Lathe Gloyd Corr Southern Hustlers Club Ernest Wagner Elmo Blackledge Robinson Lester Ver Dught Charles Ingle Runnells Twila Jean Ver Dught Carolyn Sparks Reasnor

Harrison Township Farm Bureau Meeting Report

The Harrison Township Farm Bureau held its regular meeting on Tuesday Jan. 18 at the Farm Bureau building with a 7:00 p.m. covered dish supper. Richard Deck spoke on Social Security and Mrs. Merle Beaver reported on her trip to the American Farm Bureau Convention in New York. Nearby residents shared visits. the Cedar Livestock 4-H Club, at W. Hoffman’s home, with 17 members and two leaders Frank Morgan and M. Stutzman, discussed hog breeds and planned a family night at the schoolhouse next month while an open discussion covered fire elimination.

Harrison Township Farm Bureau Richard Deck Merle Beaver American Farm Bureau New York James van Wyk Ronnie Wm. de Heer Leighton A. van Donse Jaar M. Wanders Cedar Livestock W. Hoffman Frank Morgan M. Stutzman

Local Farm Hazards and Social News Update

The report mentions hazards around the farm followed by refreshments served by Mrs. W. Hoffman of the Happy Crusaders group. It notes a Monday evening class party at Howard Hite’s Wright home with attendees Dwight Moore Ed Knost Connie Gordy and Mary Sue Fox plus teacher Mrs. E. Gaston. Other entries list dinner guests Alma Ferguson and ball game attendance Town City and visitors Everett Johnston and Ivan Johnston family from Denver Colorado.

W. Hoffman Happy Crusaders Howard Hite Wright Dwight Moore Ed Knost Connie Gordy Mary Sue Fox E. Gaston C. Crusen Alma Ferguson Wm. van Weelden Jr R. Wittenberg Town City Ivan_ Johnston Denver Colo Everett Johnston

Community Socials and Club Meeting Report

Mr and Mrs Virgil Dykstra hosted supper guests including Henry Carol Connie Friday evening In Prairie City Ray Boertje hosted a gathering with Connie De Goey Rykie Laura Carl De Goey and Joyce Van Wyk Also the Heap Of Livin Club met at Township Hall with nineteen members and one visitor Mrs Peter A De Jong present A gram reading by Mrs J A Van Zonk and a solo by Mrs Douglas were featured Hostesses were Mrs Beulah Klein and Mrs Henry Vee Families visited Connie De Goeys on Sunday The Willing Workers Society of Ebenezer Reformed Church met with devotions led by Mrs Peter De Jong Mary De Jong led the mission study and Eileen Hassel-

Virgil Dykstra Henry Carol Connie Connie de Goey Rykie Laura Carl de Goey Joyce van Wyk Ray Boertje Prairie City Township Hall Harold de Bruin Peter A. de Jong Douglas J. A. van Zonk Beulah Klein Henry Vee Henry Sneller Willing Workers Society Ebenezer Reformed Church Peter de Jong Mary de Jong Eileen Hassel

Community event notes with refreshments and visits

A column records a poetry program with refreshments by Donna Goemaat and Norma De Bruin. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs E C Kruseman at Henry Sedrel's home. Families and pupils from Leightn school met with County Supt Moorhead. Kerry Douglas sang solo. Several visits and gatherings are noted among Sedrel, De Bruin, Van Zee, Boertje, and Brower.

Man Donna Goemaat Norma de Bruin E. C. Kruseman Henry Sedrel Johnnie Donald Wyngarden Erma Lila de Penning Connie Lou Sneller Peter de Jong Kenneth van Maanen Wayne Feed Dealers Ottumwa Leightn Joe J. Dahm Moorhead Terry Douglas Harold de Bruin Dark Beintema Clarence

Community Notes on Winter Fest and Local Visits

Through Leighton with a team of horses a cutter and sleigh bells Friday afternoon the event drew smiles as attendees enjoyed the spectacle. Mr and Mrs Connie De Goey spent Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Sneller. Mrs Wm Van Haaften spent the past week visiting her daughter and family Mr and Mrs G A Hasselman of Oska Joona.

Leighton Connie de Goeyel Henry Sneller Wm. van Haaften G. A. Hasselman Oska- Joona

Christmas Tree Revival At Guttenberg Fire Site

A revival of a European Christmas custom drew Guttenberg residents to the fire site with their trees and greenery. Citizens were urged to bring their decorations and contact the organizers at the provided phone number.

Guttenberg

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H.W. Vrieselaar Vriezelaar Newton Terry Beth Vriezelaar Monroe H. W. Vrieselsar Seeen Eeen Auspr Tarr McLane Leighton News Carol Ann Sedrel Bernie Acll Menzinga Agency Mae Urac Hsee Es Ite International Harvester Dealer Pella, Lowa Caayaerel Hampshire Hillcrest Sale Iowa Farrow Otley Guernsey Ninz Chester White Chester John Deere Schultz Minneapolis-Moline McCormick-Deering Fairbanks-Morse Little Genius IHC Ottawa SE McCormick-Deering H.p Reorganized Latter Day Saints of Dunreath van Houweling Ver Dught & Son van Wyk and Vander Zyl Monroe State Bank
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