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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
2
The Poor Relation play directed by Mrs Wormhoudt is set for March 16 at the 16th Sant Dickey high school auditorium. Local residents, including Bob Hiten, J. J. Donai, and many families, attend events and news flows about troop movements, visits, and community notices in Pella and Otley.
A brief recap notes a few weeks stay in Pella by Dave who has health concerns prompting a railroad layoff. BM Hinton and Leonard Braam of Central College attended a Y M C A convention in Des Moines over Sunday. Also mentioned are Leo Bousquet visiting friends, Mrs Gerrit Freeken and children traveling to Muscatine, and Mrs G V Orr with baby returning home to Des Moines after a several day visit with her parents.
Mrs Mamie Lindley visited her sister in law Mrs Phoebe Dun levy this week. The Peoria Progressive club met at the hall Saturday and a supper was served by the ladies. Fern De Bruyn visited her teacher Miss Van Veen and Miss Wanda Allen broke her arm but is improving. Lois and Mernice Laud visited with grandma Mrs Dun levy Friday. John De Bruyn and son Ray were New Sharon visitors Saturday. Fern De Bruyn and Olive Wilson called at the W Allen home Sunday. Milt Lundy is visiting his sister Mrs R C Kisor this week. Reverend Batten of Oskaloosa held services at the M E church Sunday. Tim Sheehy and son Clarence were Pella visitors Saturday. The Ladies Aid of Peoria met at the Tell Wehile home. Icie Wehile and Mable Ryan visited Miss Hulda Sleming Sunday. Ethel Wilson is sick with a cold. Charles Dunlevy left for Oska loosa Tuesday. Charley Gasnell and Willie Jackson visited John De Bruyn Sunday. Berthal Allen called on Mr and Mrs R C G Kisor. Tell Wehile bought a new Ford. Neighbors surprised John Van Andel. he will move to a farm west of Pella. Will Johnsons visited Phoebe Dunlevy Sunday. Peoria youths held a skating party at the lake Sunday afternoon. Carrie Engle helps her cousin Mrs McManus moving near Taintor. Mrs Fannie Fleming visited Mrs Phoebe Dunnevy Monday.
A cheerful happy old lady signals good digestion. If digestion is impaired or meals are unappealing, take Chamberlains Tablets. They strengthen the stomach improve digestion and induce gentle bowel movements. Sold by IF', D. Stubenrauch.
Vander Linden windows shades line highlights popular grades and shades at very low prices. Advertising copy invites customers to supply all needs in the line under Vander Linden's Bazaar branding.
In Iowa Marion county a notice is filed in the District Court clerk's office concerning the last will of Soeverein Weierse, deceased. The filing appears for interested parties to review, with a hearing scheduled in Knoxville on March 6, 1917, per Clerk H. Clements and Deputy Walter Kester notices.
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