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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1939

Page

10

Community Notes From Rose Hill Area

Rose Hill news lists local moves and visits among neighbors including Delbert Shrader and the Van Veen family. The Vander Werff and Vander Leest families are mentioned with social visits and a birthday, plus a roller skating party and a school election causing a Monday afternoon no school.

Centennial Circle News impassable dirt roads disrupt travel

Dirt roads are impassable and people leave cars on hard surfaces to walk when needed. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Van Ommen of east of Oskaloosa visited Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Ustermarkt and family. Mrs. John De Pronger spent much of last week in Pella to be with her father Henry Van Roekel who is sick. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sedrel and Mrs. Wm. A. Van Haaften of Leighton visited Wednesday evening at Henry Van Roekel’s home on highway 163.

John Perkey R. M. Hart Lynn Perkey Madge Hart Bob Russell Knoxville Madge Oswandle Ruth Elyn Clifford Simpson Clifford Eden Fifield Herman de Heer Pete van Hemert Lavers Patty Dailey Cordova Rosa Dailey Delbert Barr Centerville Ora Simpson Harry de Heer Murray van Hemert Pete Dykstra Fair Oaks Pete van Gent Marjory van Hemert Clarence Bricker Roy Karr Rene van Engelhoven Murray van. Hemert’s Dick van Ommen East of Oskaloosa Clayton Ustermarkt John de Pronger Pella Henry van Roekel Henry Sedrel Wm. A. van Haaften Leighton Highway 163 Herman Meppelink Arthur Harold Veldhuizen Frank Huyser Esther Overbergen D. van Ommen Oskaloosa Raymond de Reus Dan Aalbers Tracy Julius Ustermarkt Ernest Wilson Terry Douglas Gerrit van Heukclom Nick Tysseling Gerrit van Roiker Tone van Roekel Henry Richard van Roekel Fred E. van Zee John F. E Rodney Hugh Skiff Henry van Rockel Newton Wilhelmina Duim Jack Andeweg John Weyerse J. Hellinga Helen Herwehe Daisy Donnell Donnell Frank Aalbers Gradus_ Vriezelaar Kathryn Anna Keuning Summit School H. W Otley Frederick van Houten Peter Breed Anne Fairmount Walter van Doorninck Mamie Vander Ploeg Wm. Wittmer Monroe Reasnor Alfred van Wyk Maxine Coralee Gerrit van Wyk Maxine Carol Simon van Dusseldorp L. van Dusseldorp

Local visits in Pella and surrounding towns

Mr Gerrit Van Heukelom and Mr Henry Van Roekel in Pella received calls on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Van Roekel’s health limits mobility and a nurse is being considered. Jr and Mrs C Walster and son Jerry were in Oskaloosa Friday. Mark and Warren De Prenger visited their grandfather Henry Van Rockel in Pella Tuesday. Bill Van Dyke family from Pella visited Wm Kelderman’s family Sunday. Gerrit Van Heukelm and family were in Oskaloosa Thursday. John Van Roekel of Hampton called on John De Prenger Friday before returning home.

Gerrit van Heukelom Henry van Roekel Pella C. Vander Haar Julius Ustermarkt Mr. van Roekel van Roekel C. Walster Jerry Oskaloosa Mark Warren de Prenger Henry van Rockel

Merediths Attend State High School Tournament in Des Moines

Case News reports Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Meredith attended the state high school basketball tournament in Des Moines on Friday afternoon. The piece also notes several family visits and weekend stays including Earl De Jong with his brother Milo near Galesburg, Oliver Gause wintering with his son Lester and family then staying with them in Lynnville, and Grace and Aimee Huyser of Sully joining the De Jongs in Des Moines and visiting the John De Jong home. Oska loosa callers and local visits are mentioned for Friday and Saturday alike.

Marshall Meredith Des Moines Earl de Jong Milo Galesburg Oliver Gause Lester Elmer Gause Lynnville Earl Paul Viola de Jong Lory Dwight Ralph Gause Grace Aimee Huyser Sully de Jongs John de Jong John Elscott Ellen Gladys Glen Oskaloosa Harry Williams Virgil Beason

Lynnville Girls Reach West Bend Challenge at State Finals

Lynnville girls won two games easily but lost to West Bend in a fast arousing Saturday matchup. Three truckloads of spectators driven by Arie Terpstra attended the Drake Fieldhouse as Lynnville challenged for state finals. The Clifford Shaffer family faced quarantine for scarlet fever and several families moved recently amid flu illnesses.

Lynnville West Bend Arie Terpstra Drake Clifford Shaffer Will Terpstra Loise Jones

Peoria News Warm spell prompts early field work

Very cold weather last week gave way to a mild spell that may allow farmers to begin sowing oats and field work. Mr and Mrs John De Nooy Sr postponed their 35th wedding anniversary due to high river but plan to celebrate Monday. Minnie Roose visited from the Home for the Aged at Pella Sunday night. Elder C Vander Hart drove to Newton to conduct a Christian Reformed service. B Vander Molen Sr was on the sick list, and John Westercamp was unwell. Rev D J Hoitinga and elder P Jonker will represent Peoria Chr Ref church at Classis Pella this week in Pella. The Young People’s society installed new lights in the church basement.

John de Nooy Sr Minnie Roose Pella C. Vander Hart Newton Christian Reformed Church B. Vander Molen Sr John Westercamp D. J. Hoitenga P. Jonker Peoria

Miss Marjorie Ludwick Shower in New Salem

A miscellaneous shower for Miss Marjorie Ludwick was held at the Eddie Northcutt home in Taintor last Saturday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Delmar Evans, Mrs. Clyde Ludwick, and many others. Marjorie will wed Oscar Woods of New Providence soon. weather kept some away.

Marjorie Ludwick Eddie Northcutt Taintor Delmar Evans Clyde Luwick Ray Ludwick Midred Russell Renaud Glen Williams Clair Ludwick Dorothy Tempa Taylor Milo de Jong Anna Northcutt Betty Lou Briggs Oskaloosa Herman Vander Pol Catherine Raymond Garner June Marjorie Oscar Woods New Providence Freda Vander Wilt Evert van Kampen Leslie Vande Krol Vander Wilt Gerrit Versteeg Elgar Taylor Newton Earl Northcutt Ray Hoksbergen Gerald Catherine Vander Pol K. D. Monsma Lynnville Dirk Monsma Neal Vander Wilt Nick Hoksbergen Gerrit Vander Wilt Marie Meppelink John Vande Krol Geurt Vande Krol Maurine Glen Vande Krol Clarence Monsma

Sunday Visit Recap Among Local Families

The report lists Sunday and weekend visits among residents: Mrs. Catherine Kooistra and family in the Francis Smith home. John Vande Krol and baby with Herman Vander Pol. Gerard Roorda and family visiting Oskaloosa. Verne Stanley and Glen Vande Krol with Dirk Monsma. Geurt Vande Krol and Herman Vander Pol with Catherine at the Wm. Veldhuizen home. Henry Elscott and Meppelinks hosting and visiting on Saturday evening.

John Meppelink Catherine Kooistra Francis Smith John Vande Krol Baby Herman Vander Pol Gerard Roorda Verne Stanley Glen Vande Krol Dirk Monsma Geurt Vande Krol Catherine Wm. Veldhuizen Henry Elscott Henry Meppelink

Local School Director Elected in Monday Vote

Marshall Meredith was elected school director to replace Jack Linsted who served the past year. The report lists numerous local residents and their visits and activities around Sully, Kellogg, Pella, Montezuma, and nearby communities including De Jong, Willemsen, and Elscott families.

Local residents visit各 families across Pella and vicinity

Mr and Mrs Herman Meppelink and son Arthur join Harold Veldhuizen at the Frank Huyser home Tuesday evening. Several families including Van RoeKel Ustermarkt Roorda and Van Roekel circles share visits around Oskaloosa and Pella amid health notes noting flu and heart leakage.

Monroe church groups host gatherings and officer ballots

Monroe News notes Rev and Mrs W A Stevenson honored at a church supper after moving into the Presbyterian parsonage. Westminster Circle officers elected Earle Tool president W B Shaw vice president Laurel Buckley secretary Jennie Mater treasurer. Meetings set for every third Thursday. Also reports Rev Carlson’s revival at Eldora, G H Dahlberg of Eldora speaking at Monroe Baptist, Guest Day at the Baptist Missionary Society, and various visits and social events involving local residents and Des Moines visitors.

W. A. Stevenson Presbyterian Parsonage Westminster Circle The Presbyterian Church C. H. Fisher Earle ‘Tool W. B. Shaw Laurel Buckley Jennie Mateer Emma Sweeney J. M. Carlson Hebrew Missions Oscar Ammer W. P. Creger Hoyt Husted Robert Lang Wendall Wisecraver Florence McGill Shirley Parrish Clayton Gill Hoyt Huster Jr Des Moines Dr. Tharp John Vanden Berg Fifield Dave van Haaften John Klein Connie Huigen Horace Cash C. Ammer Betty Lou Newton

Local social notes from Monroe and Pella area events

Residents gather for family visits and anniversaries as Monroe and Pella communities share news of travel, sickness and school absences. The piece notes births, birthdays, and a 50th wedding anniversary, with multiple appearances by the Van Wyngardens, Van Doornincks, Vander Werffs, and Vriezelaar family members across nearby towns.

Rose Hill Residents Visit and Local Birthdays

Rose Hill residents spend Tuesday with relatives while Jerry Vanden Berg Minnie Mae Vanden Berg and Jeanette Kaldenberg make Newton calls. The Fisk family joins Harold Fisk’s attendance at nephew Richard Ryken funeral in Otley. Pauline Fisk and Larry visit Arie Ver Steeg. Joe Vander Werff marks his birthday with a 1938 corn harvest gathering as Lane Dunnink and Art participate.

Neal Vander Werff Delbert Schrader Jerry Minnie Mae Vanden Berg Jeanette Kaldenberg Harold Fisk Richard Ryken Otley Pauline Fisk Larry Arie Ver Steeg Joe Vander Werff Lane Dunnink

Local Fifield Weather and Social Roundup

Fifield residents visit and host at various small gatherings. Miss Carol Verwers suffered facial burns from a Penetro water explosion last Saturday morning. Numerous flu cases reported among Zegers, Diekema, Vanden Berg, Van Engelhoven families. Des Moines River floodwaters breached banks, flooding areas nearby.

Local News Brief: Tim Zegers in Mercy Hospital

The report notes Mr and Mrs William Zegers traveling to Oskaloosa Sunday afternoon to visit their son Tim hospitalized for an appendicitis operation at Mercy hospital. The article also discusses spring fashion trends in shirts and ties, highlighting pastels, patterns, collar styles, and noncrushable fabrics.

Fifield Cordova Wm. Zegers Oskaloosa Tim Mercy Hospital

Colors in Shirts And Ties Set For Spring Tempo

Spring wardrobe notes highlight new shirt and tie colors designed to harmonize with sports and business outfits. The guidance emphasizes coordinating tones for a polished, seasonal look across professional and casual settings.

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Jay van Hemert Murray Pete Calvin Brickers Donald Ford Bryan Howard Karr Patsy Eden Calvin Bricker Parl van Hemert Hazel Bricker Howard Crozier Ottumwa Gerald Vriezelaar Rose Hill News Delbert Shrader Herman van Veen Art Vander Werff Johnny Vander Werff Cordelia van Zante Kathryn Vander Werff Delbert Shhrader Centennial Circle News America Waar Case News Lynnville News Peoria News New Salem News Jack Linsted Henry Willemsen John Meppe Montezuma Lory Gause John John Brand Clarence Francis Henrietta Vander Pol Joe Harthorn Kellogg Jessie Hill Guy Elscott Carroll Monroe News Johnny Vander Werf Johanna de Ronde Albert van Zante Myron Nollen Minnie McReynolds Tehy Chicago Lafayette Ind Harry Zickle Art Ver Steeg Gerrit Vander Werff Lawrence Marion Lester Boat Martha Beyer John and Neal Vander Werf John Vandenorg Rose Hill Uae Hoeksema Garage Fifield News Charles Pope Mary Nellie Zegers Jim Vander Leest New Sharon Carol Nadine Verwers Clarence Reimer Diekema T’sllie Bloodsworth Jake Moland Ollie Winters S. H Chris Mol Patricia Super Shell Golden Shell Shum Donas Shell Service Station N. W. Corner Sq
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