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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1951
Page
16
In a roundup of regional social notes many families from Osceola, Knoxville, Pella, Monroe and Oskaloosa share visits for Mother's Day. Des Moines trips, Tulip Time outings, hospital checks, graduations and new births mark the weekend as relatives travel between towns to spend time with kin and attend church and events.
Mrs Cora Sjaardema underwent major surgery at Kahler Hospital Rochester Minnesota on Monday. A number of local families hosted or visited relatives over the weekend. Johnnie Latchem left Montezuma for army induction. Bruce David Conover born May 20 at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa, first child for the couple, mother Norma Schmidt. Many residents travel to Fort Leonard Wood and Denver for health or service.
Mrs J A Zunk and N Vander Haar hosted at the Van Zonk home with guests from Pella Oskaloosa and Des Moines for a visiting afternoon and a two course luncheon. Leighton Commercial Club held its regular meeting at the township hall with plans to sponsor two ball teams for the season.
Local residents recalled Tulip Time festivities with baby parade participation and plans for a future float. Graduation exercises at Christian Reformed Church featured Margaret Steenhoek JoAnne Memmelaar Georgene Ludemann and Dwayne Van Kooten with eighth graders honored for perfect attendance and spelling records at the public school.
Summit pupils and parents gathered at noon for a basket dinner honoring mothers. After lunch, students presented a program praised for its careful work by pupils and teacher. Mothers received corsages and embroidered aprons, with additional gifts including cushions and miniature pictures. Various community members attended and gifts and visits followed.
Doorninck Willa Mae a Wheaton College student could not be home for Mother's Day. A son named Kenton Blaine was born Tuesday May 15 at Methodist Hospital Des Moines to Mr and Mrs James Vicetelar Monroe. Kenton’s mother had a Caesarean, and Kent has a four year old brother Clint. Grandparents are Abs Ulric Clevenger and Gradus Vriezelaar.
Roy K Hodson died with funeral planned for Monday in Cordova. His son Charles married Roberta Karr, and Bur t Karr and three sons sang at the service. The column mentions relatives, local farms, and neighbors, including Hall Van, Joby Ter Leuw, John Gosselink, Van Zee, Clyde Karr, Bob, and Hiemstra. Donna Ballard earned a trip to a junior Red Cross camp for organizing. The note also references George Dailey building a river cabin and a family gathering at Virginia’s parents’ home.
A cluttered diary style report mentions mushroom foraging memories, a sparrow nest with cowbird egg, crested flycatchers, a hermit thrush, and various local social notes. Also references Marion County spending, Tulip Time, and visits by Allyn De Heer family with relatives, plus a few health and travel snippets.
Residents express happiness with the program as Carel Ver Steeg is identified as editor of the Pella Chronicle. They note pride in the Chronicle as part of their community, while also voicing disappointment over a missing column in recent weeks.
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