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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
6
News from Beacon and surrounding towns reports a drowning of Henry Stam, son of Mr and Mrs Stam, shocking residents who recall his childhood in the area. The piece lists numerous visits, gatherings, and farewells involving local families and area churches, reflecting community life and movement among residents, teachers, and servicemen.
Miss Effie Shannon of Monroe visited, Norman Vanden Bh and Vanden Bacard with Pella residents called on Howard Jonker and others in FFA projects. Jim Van Vliet family attended Knoxville graduation events. Lila Van Vliet named second honor student. locals Esther Van Gent Robert Blom Efie De Jong Norma Dykstra Delores McConoghey Joyce Kui among those in attendance.
Centennial Circle News reports a farewell party for Will Van Zee heading to Des Moines and a training camp, plus births, visits, reunions, and social gatherings around Leighton and nearby towns. Multiple families including Van Zees De Bruins De Prengers Ustermarkts and Veldhuizen are mentioned with Memorial Day events and local callers.
The Rose Hill News itemizes visits and gatherings among area residents. Calls and callers include Van Zante, Mr and Mrs Berg, Ang and WH, Newton, Mrs van Veen, son, Mothers' Club at Killduff, Mrs De Ronde, der Werlf, Vander Werff, Ver Steeg, Albert Wesers, Killduff, Roy Vander Beek, Memorial day guest Mildred Johnson at Olivet, Joe Kaldenhere and family, John Klugens, and other local families in Rose Hill and surrounding towns.
A note filled diary of Cordova area life with CCC camp transfers to Kaiser Missouri for a month, local visits among Nace Cronk hite Karr Kamerick Musselman and Shilling families, social gatherings, travel for gas rationing, and a special train carrying cattle plus cars.
Mrs Neal Stanton spent Tuesday with dma Hart while her folks were in Town City. John Farmer was on the way to towtt y TE near his home at Photo math Oregon. Vernon Rickabaugh and Glenn were at Roy Karr’s home for supper Friday. Murray Van Hemert helped Roy Karr two days to finish planting. Mrs Ora Balmer and son Don Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Anyeh Pontus and others visited Sunday at Pete Van Hemert’s. Mrs May Van Hemert painted at Herman’s. Clarence Cricker and Roy Karr homes visited. Iaan Roe, daughter of on Graham Bee of Knosville, visited grandma Hesewood in Red Rock. Mrs Clarence Talbot at Des Moines broke her elbow seven weeks ago. Twenty-one were pri at Bible class last week.
Otley residents and families are mentioned in a long run of visits births and social gatherings. The piece notes Connie Slocum born May 29 at Muhaska hospital in Oskaloosa weighing 8 pounds 14 ounces with Mary Ann as the name and mentions several relatives neighbors and church figures visiting and hosting on Decoration Day and weekends.
Monroe area social updates include engagements and announcements of upcoming marriages such as Miss D to Leo Harrington with details of families in Newton. Reports mention family events, homecomings from Camp Forrest, visits to Des Moines and Elk Point, and community notes on birthdays and local gatherings.
A large Sully area gathering took place at the Fred Rozendaal home with extended Rozendaal families and many friends present. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Rozendaal, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Rozendaal, the Van Genren and Goslagana families, and others from Pella New Sharon and surrounding towns. The event featured social visits, dinner, and church group activities, with several local families noted for hosting and attending through the evening and into Sunday.
Leighton News reports a Scout rally in Oskelowsa with troop 1 earning 2 points and troop 7 second with 25. Three new boys apply for membership. Mrs. Wilbur De Bruin becomes mother of Kenneth Edward, born six pounds at a Friday hospital birth in Oskaloosa. Local residents and travelers are noted, including visits by Mr Boekel to Ottumwa and others in Hampton and Chicago areas.
Mrs H W Vander Linden returns home after ten days in the Howard Glendening home in Rock Island Illinois. Mr Vander Linden has heard nothing about his tires and wheels stolen last Monday night. Mr and Mrs Van Maanen and daughters Me and Mrs Lowell Turner and family, Mr and Mrs A Van Zul and churchgoers attended the wedding of Hazel Sutherland and Gladys Rearoth Saturday evening. Mrs Sutherland has taught at Leichten school for three years. Nellie Upton of Oskaloosa has moved into the Tracy Douse family property. The Wellends Atd of the Christian Reform Church of Leighton plan an annual sale on the church icon June 10. Everyone is invited to attend.
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