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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
8
A dense, fragmented listing of local residents and families visiting, staying, or traveling. The item names multiple households, soldiers, and church members across Cedar Pay, Camp Peary, Porton, and other areas, mentioning hospital stays and family gatherings in a period-typical communityupdate.
Mary Varnes Bens and Mrs Ray Burtenwerf attend a local event. The Gerrit home hosted a gents gathering while Mrs Van Zante attended commencement exercises. Dewey Kaldenberg is sick with measles at John Vanden Berg home.
Mrs and Mrs Arthi spent Tuesday night at the home of his Mrs and Mrs Anne Monroe. Mr and Mrs Andrew Kaine Marlene and Les spent Monday afternoon in Kiesville. Mr and Mrs Andrew Kine Herlene and Levan were in Well Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs ad Phyllis of the C. 2. hurken also noted in the Fifield social pages.
The Heap Of Livin' Club met with twenty one members present led by Mrs. Larry Larson. Members wore costumes for a change day and Beulah Rhein won a prize. A white elephant exchange and two wheel chaiting covers were highlights. Hostesses were Mrs. Ber Den Berger and Mrs. Win Van Maanen. Several local residents were mentioned visiting relatives and friends in nearby towns. Continuous updates note various social visits and a hospital entry for nurse surgery.
A fragmented reminiscence from a town column recounts residents praising local figures and events. The piece mentions portraits, a window box, and letters from a professor, with lively chatter about Buckeye pride, community life on Broadway, and various local personalities and names.
Community notices list visits and travels among residents from Oshkosh Newton and Prairie City. Names include Rev De Jong of Artesia California and Mrs Edith Van Hulzen. engagements cover church synod travel, furloughs to Camp Butner, and weekend gatherings with relatives and friends in Newton, Des Moines, and nearby towns.
Unclear readable items describe community events in Monroe including family names, graduations, summer programs, a special election, and bond votes for Red Rock school. mentions of local households, relatives, and attendance at churches and events with ages and relationships noted.
Cordova News reports the Des Moines River rising above banks since Saturday with highest water near a new river bridge. Floodwaters wash south and threaten fields, trees, and patterns. Strong winds, rainfall, and widespread debris force evacuations and prompt warnings to residents. Local hogs, snakes, and varmints seek shelter as families cope with damage while urging thrift and resilience. note mentions of wartime Europe and local figures Cordova Me Res Karr.
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