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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1954

Page

8

Nearby Towns And Rural Weekend Visiting Notes

Holiday weekend guests included Mrs Helen Bultsma and Emi of Grand Rapids Michigan and Joyce George Eckhof of Platte South Dakota. Families gathered in Kansas City Pella and Newton for visits with relatives. A baby boy was born July 5 in Skiff Memorial Hospital Newton. Church groups held meetings and planned fundraisers for Mercantile store July 17. Local stations change hands with Clarence Renaud and Lloyd Vander Krol purchasing the west end oil station and Leo Vander Krol taking over Vander Krol Station.

Gerrit van Norden Helen Bultsma Emi Grand Rapids Mich Joyce George Peter Eckhof Platte South Dakota Henry Roelofsen Evamae Troy Franklin Dennis Kansas City John Geels Barbara Betty Johnnie Peace Minn Rose Ann Zickel Gysbert Blommers Pella Chester Zickel Louie Diele Ing Lester van Wyk Eldon Wesley Darwin Donald de Jong Marsha Bruce Jerry van Wyk Ralph de Vries Joan Leonard Norman Edward Meiron Staardema Denver Colo Andrew Van_ Zee Lynnville Sully Lane van Zee Kryn van Zee John van Zee Henry Veldhuizen Jake Veldhuizen Geraldine Leonard Veldhuizen Cheryl Ann Cornie van Zee Hancock Carrol Beyer van Zee Alaska Bernie Fraskan Des Moines Mother’s Club The Christian School Mercantile Store Max Wheeler Monroe Joan de Vries Geraldine Veldhuizen King’s Helpers Society Vander Devowns Th Tions Women of the Bible Teen Vander UN Arabia Chas. Stoppels Lucille Marth Jam Joann Terpstra Joyce Rozendaal Nibergen Darlene Irene de Hoedt Carolyn Vander Pol Elisabeth Verhey Virginia Vos Joan Rozendaal Mildred Vander Joan van Maanen Gerdena de Hoedt M. R. Andersen Toronto Can Ington D. C Mra John Blom Janky Harris van Zante Newton Henry Lanser John Lanser Jansen Mai Ion Brant Andarty Johnnie Jerry Joan Swank Marvin Lanser Cheryl Gerrit van Kooten Connie van Maren Ludolph Zylstra Dewey Nikkel Harriet van Wye Peter Lanser Leslie Lanser R. He Maas Rozeboom Clarence Renaud Lloyd Vander

Local Social Notes From Oskaloosa Area Church and Families

Oskaloosa News reports weekend visits among Van Wyk De Heer Newenhouse and Slagter households with Leighton and Fremont links. Church services were led by Rev J D Pikaart and Rev R Graves. A Letta Votan gathering featured needlework and in-person chat with guests from Oska loosa Pella and Chicago. C and H Boosters 4 H club discussed rally highlights and planned an ice cream social.

Jennie Devine Johann Rondie James van Wyk Ronnie Wilfred Slagter Wm. de Heer Leighton J. G. Newenhouse J. D. Pikaart First Christian Reformed Church R. Graves Cedar Letta Votan No. Ninth St John Kuiper Kelly Kooyman Ben de Vries Sieboldt " Hettingsail Pella Rena ’ Nettink C. van Engelhoven Oskaloosa Christine Greenfield Chicago John Groenenboom Fremont Jennie Vande Haar Christina Slot Nell Tysseling Art van Roekel Matilda Maurine Reenivand Wm. Boogome C and H Boosters Connie Gordy Mari ‘Veldhuisen Wyredge

Local notes from Cordova area farms and families

Cordova News reports on Garlon Ruby working at Harrison Legrand farm and Duane Van Haaften living nearby, Burt Karr repairing a porch at the Delight Wing home, and Duane Ruckman employed at Hawkins garage with his wife at a Newton factory. It notes a Davis family reunion planned in Iowa on August 15, 1964, with 87 notified members, plus 4-H meeting at Bethel Center and a center officers’ election. The article covers picnics in Knoxville and Newton, a missing diamond setting, a river flood affecting Red Rock area, hospital trips, relatives visiting Idaho, car trouble near Corydon, a snake anecdote, and local school board levy details.

Garlon Ruby Harrison Legrand Duane van Haaften Burt Karr Delight Wing Barney Helen Pate Duane Ruckman Hawkins Garage Monroe Novelty Newton Steven Ray Davis Iowa Juanita Davis Cronkhite Union-Polk 4-H Bethel Community Center Earr Auld’s Park Knoxville Houck Maytag Park Albert Buttrey Red Rock Martin Conrey Red Cross Lyle Linda Dietrick Idaho Harry Dietrich Arthur Nichol Harley “Woods Colfax Mr. Woods Corydon Bloomington Ill Bill Bud Williams Red Rock Hugh Templeton Roy Kear Berlin Ballard Nancy Bowans Sharon Karr Nent Twila van Hemert Rock Creek Lake Karen Roy Bladger Sandra Grinnell Fred Herman Karr Bladger Grace Karr Herman Leland Karr Rosscreen Co Pella Ruth Karr Keuning Nepal Merritt Karr Illinois Peoria Wilma Kate Baumgardner May van Hemert

Camp at Clear Lake Draws Linda Bowens Attendance

Linda Bowens attends the Junior Baptist Church camp at Clear Lake while Kenneth Richerds and others chat about porch repainting and family memories. A four day trip to Denver and Rocky Mountain National Park is mentioned along with a car mishap involving Mikeaell.

Linda Bowens Clear Lake Kenneth Richerds Hiker Klyn Wol Chambers Harvey Atrice Chenet Henry Cora Arlyn Denver Rocky Mountain National Park Et ’S Peak Colorado Springs Lorado Cor Mikeaell

Otley News mainly notes wartime and local prayers

Pvt Lawrence G. Dykstra leaves for overseas duty with APO San Francisco address. Banner Bearers, Bethel Ladies Aid plan July 22 gathering at Mrs John Den Adi. Rev Rozeboom visits Otley. other notes include illnesses, visits, and Otley Amvet Auxiliary meeting with ice cream and cake.

Lawrence G. Dykstra U.S APO San Franscisco California Banner Bearers Society Otley John den Adi Nickolas Roseboom Grand Rapids Michigan Otley Reformed Church Rozenboom Rozeboom Hamilton

Peoria News Notes Hospitalization and Local Events

Mrs. Herman A. De Jong was taken to Mercy Hospital in Oske loosa for observation after yellow jaundice. The Lord's Supper was celebrated. four youths confessed faith. Mission Fest planned August 11 at West Market Park, Pella. Local residents attended New Sharon horse show. several social visits noted. A 1954 Ford Tudor was registered. Various visits, guests, and farm work described. one resident to Pakistan as a medical teacher in anesthesiology.

Herman A. de Jong Mercy Hospital Oskeloosa Faye de Young Jean de Young Elmer Vos Gerald Roozeboom West Market Park Pella New Sharon Bert Nibbelink Herman Vos Will Roo Verduin Roose Vander Hart Louis de Vries Henry Vander Linden Anna Marlene Westercamp Arthur Hoekman Howard Vander Beek Jim Bandstra Jim A. Hoekman Janice Bernice H. de Jong

It's a Poor Joke Poem Fragment With Moral Cove

A fragment from a period literary piece reflecting on embarrassment and the sacred treated as common. The lines suggest a woman's blush, a heartache, male weakness as fodder for laughter, and a child crying as a poignant image. It reads as a moral meditation on sensitivity and social judgment.

Hailstorm Roars Through Murray Claim Record Falls

Hail residents in Murray Clark County report record hail sizes after a recent storm. Eyewitnesses describe stones as large as tennis balls hitting homes and vehicles. Local officials urge caution as damage assessments begin.

Murray Clark County

Modern furniture blends warmth with austere modern design

An era of experimentation gives way to Modern pieces that merge functional simplicity with Traditional beauty. Dining room sets feature hand rubbed finishes in light and dark woods and new upholstery fabrics. Upholstered dining chairs add luxury to open living spaces, uniting dining and living room styles.

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