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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1948

Page

8

Engagements and anniversaries in local society notes

A society page from February 1 highlights the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Will DeGary at their Se East Kirttens home with guests and a silver and cake display. It also reports engagements for Lora Ann Toom and Leland M. Fuqua, Alta Van Zante and Raymond Vander Linden, plus a 40th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Van Heuklone, and a 45th for Mr. and Mrs. Jolen Ver Meer. Additional society items include the Live and Learn Club meeting, a TTT Society gathering, and upcoming hostess Esther Kuyper duties.

Mo Will de Gary Se East Kirttens Antiemy van Shebaygan Wis Anth Zante Phyllis Dane Gan Gertrude van Qostrum Sheboygan D.G. Roorda Totlandale Nin Ben den Adel Robert G. de Goey Connie de Goey Henry van Haaften D. A. Rietveld John Hoeksema Chas. Hoema Abram Dykstra Max Hoeksema Lambert Ver Meer Wm. Hart John Goedhart Pella Charles Toom Route 3 Knoyville Lora Ann Toom Leland M. Fuqua North Market Street Ottumwa Towa San Diego California Miss Toom Pella High School Central College Bankers Life Insurance Company Des Moines Mr. Fuqua Ottumwa High School United States Army Air Corps van Zante Vander Linden Otty Alta van Zante T. van Zante Otley Raymond Vander Lindes An Mek Vander Linden Harey Bava Lester We Mull Villie K. Hiemstra Abe Ner Dean van Haat Leona Vander Linden Syroom API Hest Cante Bon Wm. Verwers Neal de Geus Myron Nollen Alicia Ver Meer Gertrude Lautenbach Marlene Reyna de Geus John van Creeley Colorado Monroe VAN_HEUKELOMS Wm. van Heukvlone Leighton Dunel Jolen Ver Meer Washington Street Live and Learn Club J.B. Ver Ploeg

Chariton Cake Decorations Thrive At Local Plant

Nearly 100 Chariton residents work on cake decorations at a local plant, a branch of an Ohio parent operation. It takes three to six months to attain expert skill as workers craft candle-holders and decorative slogans for birthday cakes.

Chariton Ohio

John Kerr Dies in Colorado Truck Fire

Story City friends report the death of John Kerr husband of a local girl in a Colorado truck fire. Kerr, a veteran, was driving an oil company transport when the cab caught fire and the tank exploded, burning him severely and causing his death.

Story City John Kerr Colorado Kerr

Sixtieth anniversary for Van Roel Barney family noted

The Goth couple Barney Van Roel observed their sixtieth milestone on February 15, 1948. On February 16 they hosted children, grandchildren and sisters at their West 1st Street home for a celebratory visit, luncheon, and card and flower gifts. A reading featured a poem about not growing old.

Barney van Roelel West 1St Street Inge van Rockel

Rheumatic Fever A Disease Not to Be Lightly Regarded

An article stressing rheumatic fever as a serious childhood threat with signs to watch for, urging prompt medical care, rest, nourishment, and hygiene. It emphasizes prevention through examinations and healthy living, noting it is sponsored by the Marion County Tuberculosis Association.

The Marion County Tuberculosis Association

National Safety Council Warns Motorists to Read Warnings

The National Safety Council urges drivers to heed posted warnings and traffic signals. Officials stress vigilance in school zones and near construction areas to reduce accidents and injuries.

The National Safety Council

Curve Can Turn Aughter Signs Into Laughs

A fragmented note hints at a humorous antic where a curve or turn transforms a serious sign into a joke. The readable bits suggest a playful misread or wordplay intended to spark laughter.

Also Mentioned on This Page

la Marie van Zante Delvin Gene van Zante Ring Hear Mr. Donald Warren Vander Linden Betty Vander Linden Minnie Rose van Zante Gerdena van Hemert Gerdena van Semert Bertha van Weelden Louisa Rupola Wilma Jeaneatta Pol Leona de Raad TIT Society Esther Kuyper TTT Society van Roekels Tosti Criptures Wold Roberts John Sybenga Barney van Rockel Menninga & Vander Linden Sealy Simmons Simmons Mattress Sanitary Frenchedge Marion County Carpenter's Drug Store DE Jong America Fowler Tele Main Street Iowa
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