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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1935
Page
6
A dense column recounts visits and social events across nearby towns. It lists numerous families dropping by homes in Kellogg and Grinnell, frequenting churches, bazaars, picnics, and meals, with names like Linsted, Wehrle, Ver Steegh, De Jong, Dieleman, and Huyser. The report mentions hospital stays, birthdays, anniversaries, and transportation updates, reflecting a busy community network.
A lively musical program titled Caliente arrives at the Rivola in Oskaloosa on Friday July 26. First National song writers Dubin and Dixon led by Busby Berkeley provide songs including Muchacha and In Caliente with performances by Phil Regan and chorus girls. The show features Dolores and a dance review, plus stars and guest performers. Local residents and visitors are noted in a long social column accompanying the entertainment item.
A long list of callers and visitors spans Pella and nearby areas including Henry Van Rheenen, Miss Maury Kling, Mrs. G. S. Poortinga, and Miss Hazel Kling among others. Social visits occur at the homes of Van Rheenen, De Ronde, and Schnug, with church picnic at Charles Karp's timber on July 14.
Leighton residents share visits and family news as Mabel De Jong returns from Leota Minnesota. Willing Workers group meets at Mac De Prenger’s with 20 members and one visitor. Roy De Wild of Pella welcomes a son. Dykatra and Vander Linden families host relatives while Bernice Schaalekamp visits from Sioux County. Mary Jane Van Vliet visits relatives in Indianola. Carolina Ozinga and Anna Vanier Molen visit G Stewie relatives in Pella.
The text notes relatives and friends traveling from Pella and Leigh to Chicago and nearby towns. It mentions Mrs M M De Reus and Bernice visiting in Oskaloon and Prairie City with family, and Jo S Wilson with Cornelia and Marie Lefeher visiting L Van Rookel. A lightning incident damaged a cistern at the Broenendyk home.
Washington confirmed Gaddis as Lovilia postmaster replacing Mrs who held the office for 12 years. Gaddis, owner and editor of the Lovilia editor, previously came from Kentucky and settled in Lovilia about 19 years ago.
The Lovilia Press editor since its purchase was appointed Monroe County Relief Administrator in 1932. Mrs. Gaddis and Gale Bennett, longtime staff, will edit. The Union State Bank at Monona was robbed at noon Saturday of $2,200 by two well dressed bandits.
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