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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
2
Local society items report a flurry of visits birthdays and anniversaries across Otley Pella and nearby towns. Notable events include Henry Hulleman golden anniversary celebrations and church activities at Otley Reformed and First Reformed in Pella. John Piet mission outreach highlighted with special Sunday services.
The Galesburg Christian Ladies Aid Society met in the church aid room on Wednesday afternoon February 29 for their regular meeting. Mrs. Anne De Penning led the business session and reports were given by Mrs. Henry Peery Mrs. F C Kling and others. A tray lunch was served by hostesses to a large group.
Leighton residents hosted Sunday evening gatherings at several homes including Mrs Beulah Klein and the Sedrels with De Heer Rempe and De Haan families visiting Des Moines area relatives. Ebenezer and Christian Reformed churches held meetings and a Bethany Des Moines choir visit. Rev Staal spoke on Arabia mission Sunday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Crane observed their 61st wedding anniversary on February 20, honoring decades of married life in Monroe as family and friends sent best wishes and shared memories of their long partnership.
The column lists visits and gatherings across families and friends in Fremont and nearby towns. Hostesses include Mrs. Nolin and Mrs. Deutsch with KYT club, while numerous residents travel to Des Moines, Newton, Newton, and Wichita for visits, births, anniversaries, and shared meals. Notable items include births of Rickey on Feb 19 and a daughter on March 1, and the 30th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wagner.
Summit residents and friends share updates from Feb late events. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Forker observe their 29th anniversary while visits span Newton and Phoenix connections. The Vander Ploegs plan Old Mexico travel before returning to Iowa, with Fortnight gatherings noted at Buwalda and Rempe homes. A Social Security talk is slated March 14 at Otley school house basement, hosted by Summit Homemakers.
Prairie City visitors Mr and Mrs Frank Aalbers and family spent Friday evening in Edward Aalbers home. The text lists numerous local visits, birthday celebrations, and attendance at events, including Nancy TerLouw placing fourth in a public speaking contest and John Vriezelaar at a Des Moines tournament. Many family connections and local gatherings are described across Pella and nearby towns.
The Summit Strivers 41 club met at Nancy Kool home on February 27. The group opened with the 4 H pledge and a senior Stains talk followed by demonstrations on washing a sweater and gargling fingernails. Members listed include Beverly Vander Ploeg Renier Regina De Geus Lind Angevere new member. others present were Mary Ann Ksien Deanna Dykstra Joan Edith Nollen Marilyn Yen Wyk Marlena Joyce De Geus Nora Joan Van Essen and leader Mrs John Vrieselaar. Refreshments were by Nancy and her mother Mrs Henry Kool.
In February 24 herds were tested in Marion County Dairy Herd Improvement Association. The association averaged 46 lbs milk and 83.9 lbs fat per cow, per supervisor Bob De Long. Robert Hoyt of Dallas led with 1211 lbs milk and 46.1 lbs fat. Top cows included D. E. Clark and Sons Holstein at 1890 lbs milk and 89 lbs fat, Lawrence Blom Holstein at 2040 lbs milk and 84 lbs fat, and Ivan D. Clark and Sona Holstein at 1680 lbs milk and 79 lbs fat. H. W. Vrieselaar’s registered Guernsey finished a 804 day lactation with 9630 lbs milk and 428 lbs fat.
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