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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1931
Page
10
For society items or other news, contact Mrs Gerald Paardekooper. Call J-202 in the mornings or 32 in the afternoons for information and notices.
Mrs Frances Pals hosted a six oclock dinner at Elmwood Inn with seven guests and bridge. Dr C I Fox hosted two tables of bridge and a two course lunch. Star Sunday school class honored Miss Elsa Schilling with dinner and a treasure hunt at the First Reformed church. Black s Style shop workers enjoyed a picnic near the Skunk river and were later hosted at Black s camp. Mr and Mrs Willard De Winter hosted Agnes McCordie Donald Logan and Gerald Paardekooper for supper. A large family gathering at the Breuklander home marked by illness of Bill. A twelve oclock cafeteria chicken dinner followed by social time. Guests from Madison Wisconsin L Emery Waggoner Leake and more attended from Des Moines Monroe Oskaloosa and Des Moines. Mrs John Hoeksema celebrated her birthday with friends including Vander Zyl Aalbers Van Dyke Groetveld Klyn Koopman and Wynna. The annual high school picnic occurred at the Van Dusseldorp farm with games and a picnic. Miss Nina Gosselink was honored at a prenuptial courtesy by D R Gosselink and Dena Gosselink with eleven guests. Rural schools finished term with picnic dinners and programs. Senior class hosted a luncheon at Dunn Cottage with blue and silver decor and a program of songs talks memories and the class song. Central College Auxiliary members invited to annual meeting June 3 in the dorm parlor with Mizpah Guild providing service.
Mr and Mrs Adam Van Toorn observed their forty fifth wedding anniversary with a family gathering at their home 303 E Third St. They were married in Otley on May 22 1886 and lived in Otley near six years then moved to farms near Peola and Os kaloosa before settling in Pella March 1. Five children attended, one daughter in law ill. Neighbors and relatives from Os kaloosa and Pella joined in the celebration. The Chron icle extends best wishes.
Yale biology professor George Baitsell spoke at Central College on education trends favoring self discipline and liberalized curricula. The chapel featured senior rites, music, and speeches as graduates prepare to become alumni.
Mrs. Ed Schakel underwent an operation at Mercy hospital on Saturday evening. M. J. Van Gorp of North Broad Way is able to be around again after a siege with rheumatism. J. H. Van Halen, afflicted with erysipelas, is reported to be improving. Mrs. Stuart Goad, ill Friday and Saturday, resumed duties at the Dutch Mill lunch room.
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