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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
6
A long list of residents from Kuperus to Leighton attend events and visit relatives in Des Moines Ames Pella and Oska loosa. Local church groups meet and plan Rally Day while students and families travel for graduations church services and summer preaching duties.
Fifield Marvin and relatives from Van den Berg and Van Engelhovens visited Des Moines area completing health checks. Irene Blodsworth and friends visited. Dav and Wale spent time with Frank Rexroat family. A Tuesday wind storm brought rain and hail, toppling a few trees but causing little damage.
Galesburg residents and friends visited Sunday in various homes including Mr. and Mrs. Leland Lust and Carol Rogers, and Mr. and Mrs. D Wate raven. A wedding reception took place Wednesday at the home of the bride’s parents with relatives from several towns attending, and future plans include the Brodersons moving to a farm near Newton. Funeral services for Wallace Romans were held in Des Moines after his death Saturday.
William Powell and Jean Arthur star in The Ex Mrs Bradford at the Rivola in Oskaloosa on Saturday June 20. The mystery drama blends murder, romance, and Powell's signature wit as a thriller unfolds with Jean Arthur as the romance, testing nerves and showcasing Powell’s film prowess amid an ensemble of locals and guests noted in the day’s social items.
Illness and weddings noted as Romans Wis Sie Butin and ering hosted a pre nuptial shower at the Tatler for Miss Freda Terpstra, whose wedding to Rev Henry Rolenbrander of Pella is set for June 17. Attendees included Mrs Charles Dick and Katherine, Mrs Yetta Ro, Mrs Gusta Terpstra and others. Amos Steinman hospitalized in Newton. visitors at Naldo Ste home end Sunday included Curtis Dearinger and Martin, Clifford, and Ralph Van Rheenen.
Pella visitors and neighbors shared social calls from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. The First Reformed church held a Kings Helpers meeting with a mission talk from Rev. De Jong and a vocal duet by Vander Beek and Buitingwerf. A Children’s Day program at Community church featured readings, recitals, and songs. Mrs Kruseman celebrated her 78th birthday with family and refreshments.
Elone attended a Cable reunion at Pine Lake Eldora with Mildred De done wis and others. Several visitors including Gerrit De V Okalmot, Fred De Vitv, Avie Van Arkel nis family, Des Moines visitors, and Wallace Kling Albert Kling Will Smith households were noted. Sick list includes Rev Ro AL De Jone and John Peterson Sr with broader visits from Newton Kellogg Des Moines and Gainesville Florida connections.
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