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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1944

Page

8

Miss Marguerite Knox Was A Weekend Guest

Miss Marguerite Knox visited her parents Mr and Mrs Gret Knox over the weekend while attending Central College at Te... The message includes obituaries for Ora L Bruerei aged 60 and mentions family members Donal in Navy Helen Lonerson Mel gin Welch Walter Brucc e and Aili Ellis with burial at Bethel cemetery. A road between EK and Dick Groenendyk is reported as nearly impassable due to a cave-in. Nellie Ann Groenendein Wednesday.

Marie Vande Kieft Marguerite. Knox Central College T la Gret Kno Ora L. Bruerei Metres Hospital Nora Bracce Donal Helen Lonerson Harvey Sal Mes Melgin Welch Dex Moines Ous Walter Brucce Oska- Joes Aili Ellis Knoxville Methodist Church Bethel Cemetery Dick Groenendyk Nellie Ann Groenene

Martins School Term Teachers and Local Notices

The report lists teaching at Martins and names residents at home with family, including Helen, Thelma Meady, and Mrs. Ben Greenends. It notes Mrs. Thomassen, Nellie Dar, and others visiting kin, funerals at the Methodist church, a new depot under construction, and local movements of residents to Milo and Rock Stand, with several families referenced by name.

Martins Ben Greenends Helen Thelma Meady Thelma Tion McCombe Dave Doulas Denver Mande Childersings Llosdeehont Aed M. Morey Hospital Thomassen Nellie Dar Burs Teller John M. "Vande Henry van Maanen Kirksville van Ma

Education as Birthright in Iowa Education Focus

Iowa voices affirm that good education is the natural birthright of American children. Thousands of teachers dedicate their lives to teaching, earning much credit for success, with local school boards and state officials sharing in the praise.

Measles Close Liberty School Term As Mild Week in Fifield

Fifield notes report Mrs Edna De Jons at Liberty School ill with measles forcing a term end delay. Mrs John Vanden Berg hosted Home Project Club. rain kept some away and a fall break was set. Andrew Kuiper family learned of Donald Den Adel’s illness in Pella. ambulance moved Mrs Kuiper’s nephew to Town City hospital. Monday visits included Gerrit Klein and anne Spent with daughter’s family. Wayne Angove of OUey accompanied by De Raad to Des Moines on business.

Rose Kuiken Gerrit Klein Anne John Vanden Berg Edna de Jons Liberty School de Raad Wayne Angove Ouey Des Moines Andrew Kuiper John van Mannen FT. Rleiter Vera van Teenten Ghd Mawel Hyrta Mann Mabel Miller Mabel Nelson Wall A Corp Joe Smith Dune Donnie Marie Terlann Devetior Fred Castor Wilburn van Wyk Vernon Clarence Renaud Jud Georgia Lergle Vande Krolie Duane Darrell Tet Kooist Howard de Penning Wm. van Genderen Paul Vander Kamp Walt Ter Vander Pete Kleinpaste Henrietta Poynor Will Leydens Montezuma Frank Terlouw John C. Terlou Neva Mer Walter van San and van Genderen Fan Bauer de Done

Tulip Time Gathering and Family Visits Extend in Pella Area

The community papers note a Tulip Time event in Pella with attendees from local households including the Vanden Berg, Kuiken, Van Zee, Leest and Van Zee families among many others. Families shared visits at parents’ homes for Mothers Day, with gatherings at the homes of De Raat, Beyer, Kuiken, Van Zee, and Van Weelden, plus church society activities and a corn crib repair at the Van Zyl property.

Otley News Notes High Waters and Local Visits

Otley residents report widespread high water along Highway 14 near Monroe flooding farm land planted in spring. The community mentions multiple social visits, a farewell for Rev Folkert, a Tulip Time parade in Pella, and a May 19 marriage at the Little Brown Church Nashua. Robus and Miller married. Robus stationed in Iowa City.

Chas Vander Kolk Tunis Vonk Melvin Near Reasnor Chnder Kolk Otley Highway 14 Monroe Brand Marion Aalbers Cornelia Mae Aalbe Des Moines Ch Bricker Andrew. Uitermarkt Gerrit Pella Uitermarkt Aart Uitermarkt Clarence Bricker Norma Jean Charles Vander Kolk Norman Robus Janice Arlene Town City Iowa Raymond Robus South Clinton Iowa City Merle Price Seib Poortinga Bertha Bertha Poortinga Arroyo del Valle Livermore Calif

Summit News and Local Family Notes

Summit residents report family visits with serviceman Pfc. Gerald Den Hartog at Camp Crowder during Mothers Day weekend in Kansas. Edna Torona of Alleman accompanies the Den Hartog family. Town news mentions Tulip Festival attendance, graduating exercises at Jasper County Rural Eighth Grade, and club meetings planned for June.

Vriezelaar G. den Harte Eugene Pfc Gerald den Hartog Camp Crowder Kansas Mether Edna Torona Alleman Iowa Summit Orday Velma Mary Vriegelaar Summit Township Neal Hey Marion Pella Ete Kathryn Pella Hisch Madeline Vriezelaar Jasper County Wedne O First Methodist Newton, Miin Kline Presi Town Farm Bureau Roger Mark Cmble Prank Marilyn Glenn Lee Brida Madeline Sam Puortinga H.W. Vrienelaar Saa

Rose Hill News Highlights Weather and School Closings

Rose Hill reports no school on Wednesday as teachers and local graduates attended Newton commencement. Families such as Van der Werf and Veen travel to Newton for graduation while local illnesses and measles concerns affect families. Skunk River flood rising again forces some farms to higher ground. last day of school notes five pupils remain for fall term and outdoor picnics.

Mary Vanden Bere Rose Hill Newton Art Johnny Vander Werf Lane Dunnick Glen Dora Dunnick Bert Vander Werf

Sully Schoolites receive honors. new principal named

Frederic Kleiber was named principal of the Sully Jr. High in Newton Iowa last week after two years as Sully School superintendent. The Sully faculty held a prenuptial shower honoring Miss Mabel Nelson. Local residents include Cleo Vander Kamp heading to Salvia Kansas, and families visiting relatives in Newton Grinnell Altoona Omak Sutherland and Des Moines areas.

Arietta M. Terlouw Frederic Kleiber Newton Iowa Kleiber Sully Cleo Vander Kamp Salvia Kansas Camp Phillips Lester Geurts Fred Carpenter Will Vos Jr Set John Vos Inia Gerald Lamphier Baby Harley Renaud Fred Sears Wayne Johnson Omak Washington Rayford Meredith J. H. Jansen Sutherland O. L. Churchill Altoona Virgil Kooistra Katherine Kooistra David Halbloom Jr Dave Halbloom Lloyd Terlouw Wayne Jansen John Flanagan Martin Flanagan Grinnell Ben van Kampen Clarence Renaud Sully School Mabel Nelson

Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and Community Events

Mrs John Van Mannen hosts Friday gathering with honoree Miss Mabel Nelson and other guests. Families celebrate birthdays, Mother’s Day visits, and church group meetings. Community members attend Tulip Time events while weather and river conditions affect travel and local activities.

Fragmented Cordova News Briefs From Knoxville and Nearby

Local notes cover illnesses and travel among residents Mrs Roy Karr and Beulah May De Heer Mrs Murray Van Hemert and Mrs Neil took Fair Oaks to Knoxville Des Moines Skip Day photos at Knoxville high school Red Rock women host play Fifield lab to aid Red Cross training Marines and families Clyde Wis a steam fitter stationed in Harbor Norman Oklahoma deployment Lea travels to Norman Oklahoma for duty Louis De Bruin tractors for Lynn Perkey Klyn family farming activity Lime spreading on Murray Van Hemert farm and sheep shear set for Monday Residents paint paper update homes and farm work continues at multiple farms in Murray County United States.

Roy Karr Donal Dean de Frer Harold Kane Jin Paul Beulah May de Heer Burt Klyn Mary Karr Frank Murray van Hemert Neil Fair Oaks Knoxville II Iors Des Moines Women of Red Rock Fifield Community Lab Red Cross Chester Bricker Sioux Falls South Dako Clyde Wi Harbor Karl Martineck Kenneth Richerd Great Lakes Calvin Bricker Kern Allard Lea Norman Oklahoma Louis de Bruin Lynn Perkey Gerrit Klyn Bill Graham Jim Klyn Pete van Hemert Ralph Hart Monroe

Monroe News Briefs Include Scout Troop Leadership Changes

Mrs Imn Brock, a Lutheran Hospital Des Moines patient, is improving. Her daughter Mrs Gerald West of Faribault visited. Miss Mary Crane leads Girls Scout Troop No. Let Monroe. Marcia Sweeney elected president and Cristal Belle Dingeman secretary treasurer. W D P Cregor remains in Iowa City hospital after major operation. Daily Vacation 1 runs May 1 to 22? 26.

Olrs H.W. Vriezeland Imn Brock Lutheran Des Moines Gerald West Faribault Minn Mary Crane Iowa City

Local church group plans spring school sessions

The Methodist and United Presbyterians will attend with Baptist hosts, holding all day sessions at the Baptist church from May 29 to June 2. Various local residents are noted: births, visits, and military family updates including Ensign A E Breed, USNR, who graduated from the Naval Academy and is in Pre Radar training at Harvard.

Methodist Church United Presbyterians Baptist Church J. Hawkins Newton Norma Murdy Udell Marvin Yeager Conrad Donohue Naval Training Station Farragut Idaho ATL

Also Mentioned on This Page

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