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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1932

Page

7

Local Society Notes and Community Events Summary

Mrs. Gerald Paardekooper handles society items. A series of social gatherings is reported, including hosting by Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Slob for Mr. and Mrs. A. Reeves of Pasadena, California. Willard De Winter's farewell at his home for Miss Janet Dekker. a June 4, 1932, Oskaloosa church wedding of Edith Edna Ellis and Herman C. Mooney. and multiple recaps of picnics, bridge games, and church group activities across Leighton, Oskaloosa, and surrounding towns. Additional items cover Legion Auxiliary conventions, Eastern Star meetings, golf tournaments, birthdays, and community dinners. The period also notes a Ritter reunion, a Fourth of July picnic, and local social club gatherings with lists of attendees.

Willard de Winter Janet Dekker Dulce New Mexico Wilma van Doorninck Case Vander Wert Gilbert Boot Anne Rempe Leighton Francis Huyser Harold Schnug Reasner Edith Edna Ellis William Ellis Oskaloosa Herman C. Mooney Walter Mooney Eddyville First Christian Church M. H. Williams Albert Gullion Oskaloosa Herald

In Memory Of My Dog By Earl F Blick

The poem laments the loss of a beloved dog named Sandy. The speaker recalls shared joys and sorrows, noting the dog’s unwavering companionship in sunshine, snow, and rain. It expresses enduring affection, longing, and gratitude for a loyal friend.

Earl F. Blick

Giggers and soda offer scratching relief

The Sunday Register claims that giggers cause itching and that applying a little damp soda provides relief. It suggests scratching to make ends meet and hints at an extra mix with the soda to enhance refreshment.

Sunday Register

Activities of City Churches Sunday schedule with Rev Corrie De Bruin

Sunday school 9 30 a m morning service 10 45 and evening service 7 30 p m led by Rev Corrie De Bruin 10 45 The Pillar of Cloud and Fire 2 00 Rev Missionary C A D Bruin 7 30 Gideon's Encouragement Morning worship 10 45 Sermon How We May Conquer Our Sins Evening Worship 7 30 Sermon Building On the True Foundation

Corrie de Bruin C. A. D. Bruin Gideon's

Strange love story set in marshes and jungle

A local reader reviews a strange love tale by Marie Conway Demler. The plot follows Mary, warded by two contrasting aunts, her engagement to Cuyler, and Rene Fitzgerald’s secret pursuit. Mary’s pride and harsh temper drive conflict as the couple’s fragile marriage unfolds amid humor and marshland adventures.

Marie Conway Demler South Mary Cuyler Rene Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Romeo My Island Rene Fitzerald

Reunited Lovers After Amnesia In South Seas Tale

Mary travels with her aunt to search for Fitzgerald who vanishes in South America. He falls ill with swamp disease and awakens with no memory of their marriage. An expedition rescues him, memory returns with a talisman, and the couple plan a divine remarriage on their island home. GLADYS DETERS.

South America Mary Fitzgerald Gladys Deters

Night Court brings strong cast to Pella for week

A dramatic thriller inspired by real court corruption opens Friday and Saturday at the Pella Theatre. Phillips Holmes stars as the taxi driver who uncovers the crooked judge played by Walter Huston. Anita Page, Lewis Stone, Mary Carlisle and others round out a cast in a tale of frame ups, moral outrage, and a judge’s downfall.

Pella Phillips Holmes Walter Huston Anita Page Lewis Stone Mary Carlisle John Miljan Jean Hersholt Tully Marshall Noel Francis W. S. van Dyke Trader Horn Tarzan

Simmer Oil Station Nearing Completion

Work on the Simmer Oil Co service station on Oskaloosa street progresses rapidly and will soon be ready for occupancy though it misses this week’s formal opening. The 9 by 18 foot brick structure with hollow tile will have a grease rack and up to date equipment. A manager hasn’t been chosen yet among several applicants. The Iowa Automobile Association backs a highway patrol bill to curb speeding and drunken driving. Local residents advocate motorcycle patrols to cover towns and distances at low cost. Mr and Mrs Neal De Prenger and daughter Hazel of Sully visited near Leighton last Thursday and Friday. Miss Christine Bruins is visiting in Leighton.

Jeanette Dekker Oskaloosa Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Central Reformed Church Miss Dekker Dulce N. M M. C. de Bruin C. Bergman Woman’s Board of Domestic Visions Simmer Oil Co Oskaloosa Street Iowa Automobile Association Iowa Neal de Prenger Hazel of Sully J. B. Vander Linden Leighton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gerald Paardekooper Black H. W. Slob A. Reeves Pasadena Cal Mooney—Ellis Sheldon Central College Orange City Journal World Wide Guild Grandman’s Grove Hattie van Cleave Casper Lautenbach Leona Reuvers Marie Lautenbach Klyn & de Winter Charles van Maanen Kenneth van Maanen Harold Melvin den Hartog Henry Gary Vander Voort Ruth Blanche van Damselaar Della Mae Viola Mee Evelyn Ruth Dykstra Mission Circle Sunshine Mission Circle The First Reformed Church van der Sluis Marion van Gorp Frank Jaarsma County Auxiliary Convention Marion County American Legion Auxiliary Pleasantville Shoemaker Knoxville Pells Melcher and Bussey H. Byers Will van Hemert Clark Paul Lautenbach Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Grinnell Golf and Country Club Central Park Pella Club Merry-Fu Club E. Hollelands Third Reformed Church Martha Society Connie de Bruin India League For Service League For Service of the Third Reformed Church John den Hartog Ellcott—Holdsworth Helen Elscott Killduff Beryl Holdsworth John Holdsworth Suily Lancaster Clark W. Comstock Christian Church R. F. Gifford Legion and Auxiliary Picnic American Legion Auxiliary Kool’s Grandma Vander Post Wm. Vander Horst John de ‘Leeuw Pauline Monroe Lorn Cooney Prairie City Pete Vander Koll Pete van Hemert Nick Schuring Sr Gornie Schuring Wilhelmina Vanden Berg Henry Vander Horst Irma Mae Tunis Hoksbergen Katherine Ruth Albert James Nick Schuring Jr Nellie Nickolas John Vink Anna Mae P. W. Kelderman Cornelia Irene William and Marion Eugene Grandma Leighton Schools George Mitchell Grinnell Harve Evans Tunis Keayman Cornelia Porter Len Kaldenberg Irma Walter Visscher Hedrick Lee ‘Wickliff Mrs. Ford Korn Davenporte Gerald Aardekooper Waechter Black Oak Farm Bureau William van Heukelom van Heukelem Peggy Thomassen William van Heukelem Blanche van Domselaar William Grandia Ardelia Beulah Grandia Peter Vander Haar Missionary Society Vanderpol Carrie Vanderpol Henry Vanderpol Arthur Vanderpol Chillicothe Richard Vanderpol Millersburg George Waddington A. Vanderpol Kirkville Tom Vanderpol Henry de Brayn Wm. Secress John Berto Elizabeth M. Ver Heul Clara Enoch Marie Schick Mrs Don Tealt Ottumwa L. A. Winter Ford Korn Davenport H. C. Wormhoudt Grandia Union School Ben Randia Alf Grandia Glen Carter Jake Grandia Paul Grandia Howard Pete Schakel Ed Schakel Elmer Grandia Warren Lee Des Moines William van Arkel Clifford Maxine Marjorie American Legion Hall Geulph Yvonne Aschenbrenner Ira Fox Gladys Dieters Irene Boot C. Aschenbrenner Paul Schote Library Notes M. V. Hong Gaylords’ Triangle Barbour Cub Battery Pette Stables Cuba Snell—Skimmer Pease Bloom—Blackhawk's Trail Smith Klingensmith Hardy—Columbus and Pepper Sabin Dollie Sally Dutcher Fluffy Circus Animals Finland Byington Sunnyside Beauty Shop Marcel Broadway Jessie Sadler Pell Theatre Web Joan Bennett and Spencer Tracy Laurel & Hardy Fri Anita Sandy Weet van der Ploeg Carnegie- Viersen Library Night Court Holmes Phil de Extension Santos Simmer Oil Station Christine Bruins
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