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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1950
Page
10
In nearby Summit area community notes, J van Band hosted a lamp shade making session for Summit Homemakers but delayed supplies prevented completing any shades. Recurring visits, open houses, and upcoming meetings foreshadow social activity across Otley, Pella, and Prairie City with many locals listed as attendees or guests.
Community pages recount Leighton Circle Sneinty meeting at the Pownehip Hall on Wednesday February 22 with services led by Mrs Vander Klay, a dialogue on City Tolerance, a skit on High Cost of Living, and musical pieces by Mrs Vander Klay and others. Pictures shown, games played, and a tea served by Ruth Civers. Nearby visits include families of Van Roekel, Ver Steegh, and De Pronger attending gatherings. Rev G. Anthert attended a meeting in Des Moines. Florence Ferpatra fractured her hip and underwent surgery after returning home from hospital. The Khenezer Reformed choir sang in Knoxville. Homer Rempe family moved east of Oskaloosa. De Prongers attended Men’s Convention in Des Moines. Multiple local residents mentioned in passing.
Local families gathered for visits in the homes of Carpenter, Zickel, and Dearinger while others moved residences to Monroe and Mt. Zion areas. Church group met for a February session, quilting progressed, and a school-related potluck honored the Roland Knopf family. Reports mention chickenpox absence, TV programs, and weekend guests from Newton and Pella.
Joe Templeton injured his left hand in an elevator while loading wheat. Several locals: Denny Armet has mumps, Charlotte Perkey chicken pox, Julian Garrett Jr. and Barbara Reese measles, Filla Karr ill with another heart attack, Charley Daubenspeck found dead aged 81 near Blaine School House. Funeral held at Bybeek and Davis, burials at Ruckman Cemetery. REA prize 6 foot deep freeze won by Benny and Ruth Perkey. Seventeen rail cars of large steel pipes on Wabash for gas pipeline. Morl and Cecil Price installing gray linoleum. Maud Richerd renewing kitchen cabinets. Henderson Rees remodeling. Martha Karr at Marion County Spelling Contest. Dan Wihorek and C. C. mail at Center. Clydie Williams and daughter moving to Knoxville, undertaker work at Bybee and Davis. Funice Mikesell hobby of collecting Hs items from multiple countries. Harvest 24 inches in diameter. Lawrence Bruce and Jane Ann Templeton trip to Sterling, Colorado. Roy and Grace Karr visit Joe Templeton home. Canasta played. Friday visitors.
Neal Ye Ronde, husband of Wilma Van Den Berg Ne Ronda, is in Mahacha hospital recovering from Saturday morning surgery. Sunday visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Les Van Maarten and others. Mrs. Rachel Davies reports daily improvement as Finda De Weer returns home from Tawa City Hospital. Mollie Hart is mentioned as a boyfriend and neighbor.
Monroe News items report the Happy Hearts club hosting a breakfast menu program and planned tour, the Kings Daughters meeting with a religious program, and various local visits and dinners. Student Council elected officers at Monroe High. A high school choral concert and junior class event are noted along with multiple social visits.
Otley area notices describe Clarence Van Wyk family moving near Sully to establish a new home. Community members share visits, birthday events, school photos, and church activities. A Dorcas Society meeting at Otley Reformed Church is noted amid local social happenings and winter weather chatter.
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