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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1938

Page

4

Vander Pol family notes and local visits

News from nearby towns lists hospital visits in Oskaloosa and multiple Grinnell and Pella calls. Social rounds cover postnuptial show hosted by Vander Pols for Mrs Virgil Benson, gifts to the bride, and weekend visits from Elsco tt, Hill, Monsma, and De Jong families.

Scott Harry Williams Harold Benson Tempa Taylor Jenie Ellscott Nola Monsma Elsie Sparks Mau Willemsen Grace Ellscott Viola de Jong Irene Willemsen Gladys Elscott Everett Vander Pol John de Jong Alvin Shutts Galesburg Jessie Hill Martin Hill Laverne Grinnell Baby Dirk Monsma John Elscott

Social Visits Note Local Families in New Salem

New Salem residents report weekend and weekday visits among Vander Pol Veldehuizen Meppelink Surber and other households. Leslie Vande Krol Gerrit Van Wille gen and Sylvia joined relatives at Herman Vander Pol and Richard Van Doorn homes. Gerald Vander Pol stayed with Lester Geurts near Sully while Henry Veldhuizen and Mrs G Van Pel hosted afternoon calls.

Leslie Vande Krol Herman Vander Pol Gerrit van Willigen Sylvia Richard van Doorn Gerald Vander Pol Lester Geurts Sully Henry Henry Veldhuizen G. van Pel Guy Vander Polcaloosa Leslie Vande Krol Surber Sally Meppelink

Fashion Trends in 1938 Spring Dresses and Bolero Frocks

The article surveys 1938 spring fashion emphasizing youthful silhouettes, balloon blouses, soft sleeves, and bolero frocks. It highlights pleated skirts, sash trims, pastel fabrics, and embroidery. Also notes changes in trims, lame, and sheer dresses, with a forecast of blouse and skirt vogue for summer and notes on broader fashion mood.

Visit Reflects Sullivan Area Social Ties

Mrs. Catherine Kooistra spent a week with relatives in Sully and joined several gatherings. Frank and Mary Brand hosted Catherine at the John Vande Krol home on Tuesday. Friday’s Eddyville Young People’s meeting attendees included Harold Vande Krol and others. Catherine later visited Mrs. Francis Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Vander Pol and their children visited Guert Vande Krol’s home on Sunday as Grinnell callers.

Catherine Kooistra Sully Frank and Mary Brand John Vande Krol Eddyville Harold Vande Krol Cleo Vander Kam Kooistra Glen Vande Krol Vande Krol Velma Kooistra Nola Monsma Maurine Vander Catherine Vander Pol Francis Smith Herman Vander Pol Gerald Catherine Guert Vande Kro Dirk Monsma Grinnell

Prairie City Family News Highlights March Events

Prairie City records a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Loufirens on March 7. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Jabaai and daughter visited at the Leland Zachary home. Mrs. Harry Wassenaar Sr. died Monday with funeral services held Wednesday at 2 PM at the Methodist church led by Rev. Findley. Gradus Klein and family of Fifield visited the Sail Schuttinga home. J. H. McKleeven and son John Henry returned from Bradenton, Florida. Sail Schuttinga family released from smallpox quarantine. Christian Reformed church held farewell for Pastor Rev. and Mrs. Dick Walters and son, wishing them God’s blessings in Holland, Michigan. Bert Schuttinga family has scarlet fever. Mrs. Gerrit Van Zee of jigan moved back to the vicinity.

Ben Loufirens Dave Jabaai Leland Zachary Harry Wassenaar Sr Methodist Episcopal Church Findley Gradus Klein Fifield Sail Gerrit van Zee Jigan

Pella Families Gather and Illnesses Mentioned

Porterville and surrounding residents visit Louis Hoksbergen and parental L. J. Mon ster home near Pella. Families travel to Oskaloosa for Edward Scott home. Goe maat children ill with scarlet fever. Donald Rebertus, 3, recovering from bronchial pneumonia.

Social visits and church activity in Pella area families

Jerald and Miss Cora Van Hemert dined in Pella last Sunday. Abraham De reen and Marilyn visited Henry Van Dene's home. Antoinette Monster helped with spring housecleaning for H van Gilst. Vander Syde, Ott, and Stoker families called at John Robertus home. Stoker stayed overnight. Murary Sytsma family visited Henry Van Qene home. Cornie Van Hemert and Cornie Van Den Baard represented Porterville Union at the 73rd Sunday school convention in Pella. Henry Vanene and De Jong hosts visited midweek. Connie Van Den Baard visited John Robertus family.

Jerald Cora van Hemert Pella Abraham Dein Marilyn Henry H. van Dene Antoinette Monster H. van Gilst Huber Vander Syde John Ott Harry Stoker Des Moines John Robertus Henry de Jong Connie van den Baard

Manufacturer Claims Shoes Are Comfortable And Stylish

A maker asserts his footwear blends comfort with style but convincing a discerning buyer proves challenging.

County Board Proceedings February 25 1938

Adjourned Board of Supervisors meeting on February 25 1938 with all members present. The board resolved to assign deposits and claims against Knoxville Citizens National Bank and Trust, Pella National Bank, and Town State Savings Bank to the State Sinking Fund under applicable Acts, authorized the County Treasurer to execute the assignments, and directed service notices. The meeting notes include vote records and an item listing bills allowed such as Gerald Harts for $100.00.

Lown P. & la Co Vanden Ster Biv Feiner National Laboratories Pratt Coe Towela Ea Hager W. Rice W. de’ Urasher Per Mia A. Kiasenger Hen’ J Mommers Per. Diem J. Grundman Manor Cafe Neds Heeoa Kelvor Vans Motor Service Jenniraly Lian Elliott, Dands Oakley Cowman Tabor Be van Banner Yron Tunh Fepricceeeaes Floyd Trinkle He. Davis Reat SWSW Beind Uould Davia Seeda W. Pal W.P Marion County Clark Avesonll Naganone Travelers Indemnity Company Wareham and Sharn James Gavronsky Mary. E."acord Board of Supervisors Amie I, Hogaard Marion Knoxville Iowa Itn Knoxville Citizens National Bank and ‘Trust Company Towa Acta Th Forty-first General Assembly Pella National Bank Pella Forty-first General Assembly Town State Savings Bank of State Sila Cai Lloyd Dune Diehop Bussey Gee H. "Campbell C C. Camp Knox- Town Gerald Harts

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Evert Vander Pol Vander Pol Carl de Prenger Oskaloosa Guy Elscott Carroll and Betty Lacey Rufford Pethoven Floyd Rufford Tillie Linsted Glenn Fiscott Perry H.R. Latham Lester Burham Aston Gause Clair Ludwick Lambert Brush Henry Klyn Nk Benson Jeff Willemsen John Willemsen Lester Gause’ Sr Raymond Garner Marshall Meredith Guy el New Salem Pillsbury's Dick Merrill J. H. Shinn Hatchery Herman Vos East Third Street Gerrit van Andel Auiitor Hols L, HY Ree S Pervicars J. G. Linabury J. Vanden Baard Dre i Aldih He Bosnard U. Murnham Sini FE Clark Caulkins Dickerson L. Kading Dorviny Lowiher Momyer Tracy Bellamy D. Dingeman Lanas Clain J.d. Hall Iowa Hardauen Drill Co Trowd J. Kamerick I. Is Miller Tire Co D. Rogers G. Fond Claine Verploes van’ Gorp Elain City Water Works Central Bearing Co A. Dennise A H R. Grace Co Gibbs-Cook’ Co Johnson’ Macline Co M. Kuster E. Kennedy Hiros Lome McDonald Co Carb Elect. Co R. Miller Co E. Quist Charles May Fred May F.C. Nelson W. Sherwoo Buz Cook Loren Howsare Clim C H. Perry Diamond Block Cot Co Bruere F. F. Brause Betterton de Inter Oad Harkin Bruce Herwood Ond Jim Musgrove Glen McClain Robe W. Ti. Miller P. Miedema Road Claim AG 1. Quiles Ridenour J. W. Sherwont Elaim W. G.stugsma el m Hv. Shade Celui Ry Verexelnu Bn Roy Carpenter B. Tickabaush Einim A W. ‘Angove Ron Clain W. Thrown Elaine G. Ruby C! Rinehart Vriezelar H. Hegwood Calim Muxgrove N. Carle Quixtey Fond cl Mahi Motor Co Ren Arm Aleeh Samen Pauli Me K. Ones Raneasinie Axsorsin Auch Nettert Port Delos i Zante Bond Engl Suever Knoxville Expres W. Tl Suva Inte Hunt Ane H. Bogaard Prairie City Porterville Gerrit Kuiken Lee Hoksbergen Louis’ Hoksbergen Marion Vander Linden Near Prairie City L. J. Monster Cornelia van Dene G. Hasselman Abraham Murray Lee Goemaat Norman Shirle Agnes Jansen Edward Scott Donald Rebertus John Rebertus Proceedings OF County Board Jermite Vander Linden Ing. Dee Meine Lows Mccormick - Peerin McCormick-Deering Vogelaar’s Tom Barron Manamar Jamesway van Gorp’s Hatchery PRG Cascade Inn Nenteco Wwe Agate van Camp i Dionne Quin Wasl Ishes Waldorf 2 Scott Tissue Texas U.S. No.1 Lancehaven DC Benteco Bologna Org Cadamy's Gem Renteca Bentees Foud Stores
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