Monroe Notables Attend Obsequies and Local Gatherings
Mrs. C Boyd and Mrs Dorothy Groncock traveled to Newton to attend funeral services for their mother Carrie Uleh who died Saturday in Newton. Burial was at Palo Alto cemetery. B Y P A members from the Baptist Church enjoyed a Mayfield Park picnic in Newton Monday evening with many local attendees. The Alumni Banquet at Monroe High School May 16 featured Rev Frank M Blish as speaker. Local church groups hosted luncheons and meetings, while area residents visited Des Moines Knoxville Pella Ames and Centerville.
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C. Boyd
Dorothy Groncock
Newton
Carrie Uleh
Palo Alto
The
Baptist Church
Maytag Park
Helen
Ione Ford
Almeda
Gerdenn Green
Dorothy
Helen van Ryswyk
Mary Jane van Hemert
Doris
Marcia Lee Sweeney
Darlene Roush
John Scheffera
John Groendyk
Pel-lw
Poweshick
Des Moines
Clyde Foreman
Monroe High School
C. Hall
Frank M. Blish
Newton Congregational Church
Mell Rinehart
Methodist Church
Rose Taylor
Flora Tool
W. J. Marshall
Annett Sten Minnie
Charles Young
KE. D. Garrett
Na Fleenor
Rozelle Rand
Taylor
Marvin Yeager
Centerville
Monra
Sam Poortinga
Otley
R. Baker
Jake Klein
Dave van Haaften
Myrna Jean
G. J. Kline
Ben
Pella
John Klein
Dave van Hausten
Iowa City
Dick Fisher
Helen Jones
Ish Cortness
Doris Jones
Lois Reed
Marie Lille
Durbin Ball
Monroe Band
George Unkiited
Knoxville
Winnifred Martin
Fannie Bucheman
Ames
Grant Williams
Fireside Club
John de Leeuw
Pauline
Muscatine
Ralph Vander Po
Sioux County
Vander Pol
Central College
John Vanden Berg
Sons
Fifield
L. D. Anderson
Jean
Monroe
Anderson
University of Iona
Mars
Alpha Garmant
Ralph Garnant
Montezuma
Charlie Weeks
New Virginia
Will Moore
Indianola
Used Cars and Local Trades Advertised in Weekly Markets
Local market listings show a wide array of used cars from 1930s to 1980s models including Dodge Plymouth Chevrolet Ford and Pontiac along with tractors and farm equipment. Several private sales note a variety of sedans coupes vans and pickups plus farm items such as timber hay soybeansHereford cattle and sheep are also advertised with yard arrivals and prices.
Want Ad Rates Referenced By The Chronicle
Classifieds note pricing details state that want ads incur a 25 cent extra print charge when the ad is referred to The Chronicle. The item confirms the rate and relation to the Chronicle publication.
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The
Chronicle
Memorial Day Musings From Pella Townsfolk
A memory rich column notes Memorial Day prayers and thanks for peace in the war era. Joe Van Arkel in Honolulu praises the Tulip Time Chronicle edition, while Gerald Mokma United States Consul to Mexico visits Pella. The writer highlights park trees, tree tulips, and Tulip Time memories, plus garden tips and local anecdotes.
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Joe van Arkel
Honolulu
The
Chronicle
Gerald Mokma
United States
Mexico
Pella
Storage for Household Goods and Reasonable Rates
An ad notes Wynberg Truck Line offering storage space and reasonable rates with contact numbers. It also markets lightning rods by A. B. Kersbergen promising protection during storms and potential insurance savings. The notice ends with a baking tip suggesting butter or margarine on shortcake biscuits.
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Wynberg
East Second Street
Rainy week boosts corn as planting wraps up in Peoria area
Peoria area reports a good rain last week aiding corn planted in dry ground. Farmers have finished planting and some are setting up alfalfa. A wiener roast honored Mr. Peter Bandstra on his 60th birthday as John Westerkamp hosted relatives and friends. John Vanden Heuvel visited from Hanford California. Mrs. H. Van Mersbergen of Oskaloosa died recently. funeral at Chr. Reformed Church. Mra A C De Jong plans visit with her son in Holland Michigan for the church synod in June and stays in Kalamazoo to help during summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Westerkamp
Westerkamp
Peter Bandstra
Bandstra
John Vanden Heuvel
Hanford
Calif
Ord
H. van Mersbergen
Oskaloosa
Chr. Reformed Church of
Kalamazoo
Janet de Jong
Mra. P. de Jong
Pear
School changes and new birth announcements in local church news
The article notes September return to Christian school by a pupil and announces principal John Koning leaving to Redlands California with a public auction of household goods on June 3. It praises church interior cleaning, and reports two new births at Rehoboth New Mexico and near Pella, with congratulations to families Vander Hart and Westerkamp.
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Our Christian School
John Koning
Redlands
Calif
California
Tucada
Cornelius B. Vander Hart
Rehoboth
New Mexico
David Lloyd
Peter Westerkamp
Pella
Amsterdam News School Picnic Ends Term With Outdoor Fun
Rain cooled the week but did not dampen spirits as East and West Amsterdam pupils enjoyed a full day in the falls and pond area with wiener roasts and marshmallows. Farewell party for Nadine ed at the Klein home. Miss Reed leaves. neighbors visit and small-town notices.
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East and
West Amsterdam
Birdy Beintema
Abe Synhorst
West
Dorothy Synhorst
East Amsterdam
John J. Kamerick
H. H. Oostrum
LaMertia
Phyllis
Bill
John Breuklander
Carl Hackett
G. Rushasan
Leighton News Heap oLivin club meeting and visits
The Heap o Livin club met at Mrs Peter De Hamers country home with eighteen members answering roll call by naming nine favorite books. Guests Mrs Kackadden and Miss Jeanette De Hamer of Oskaloosa attended. Ira J Hesselink gave a book review on Dr Paul Harrison. The afternoon ended with Bingo and refreshments. Mrs T D Beinie Bir and Mrs Henry Tusseling of Austin Minnesota stayed over weekend with Mr and Mrs M M De Reus for Central College commencement where their son Maurice is a graduate. Donald De Prengan mentioned.
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Heap o'Livin
Peter de Hamer
Kackadden
Jeanette de Hamer
Oskaloosa
Mia
Ira J. Hesselink
Paul Harrison
T. D. Beinie Bir
Henry Tusseling
Austin
Minnesota
M. M. de Reus
Pella
Central College
Maurice
N. J. Larson
Sioux Center
Floral shower honors Mrs Roy Vander Beek in Rose Hill
A miscellaneous shower was given at the Arie Ver Steeg home in honor of Mrs Roy Vander Beek. Attendees included Mrs George Peery and Lorraine, Mrs Max Sparks, Mrs Chester Zickle, Alma De Penning, Mrs Jacob De Ronde, Mrs Alfred Vander Werff, Larry Dean, Jennie De Ronde, Mrs Arte Vander Werff, Kathryn, Mrs Neal Vander Werff, Mrs Tane Dunmnink, Mrs Albert Van Zante, Esther Ruth, Carolyn Shannon, Mrs Herman Van Veen, Mrs John Vanden Berg, Mrs I Fisk, Mrs Don Quilvier, Mrs Arie Ver Steeg and the honoree. A two course luncheon was served and gifts were given. The Rose Hill school closed for the term and a pot luck dinner was held Friday. Ruby Schrader plans to return next fall. Mr and Mrs Jerry Vanden…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane Dunnink
Joe Vander Werft
Newton
Nis
John Vanden Heuvel
Hanford
Calif
Dick van Ryanyk
Prairie City
John Vanden Berg
Gertrude Vas
Pella
John van Veen
Roy Vander Beck
Arie Ver
Max Sparks
Chester Zickle
Sully
Alma de Penning
Jacob de Ronde
Alfred Vander Werff
Larry Dean
Jennie de Ronde
Arte Vander Werff
Kathryn
Neal Vander Werff
Tane Dunmnink
Albert van Zante
Esther Ruth
Carolyn Shannon
Herman van Veen
Jennie
Black Oak Center School District Seeks Building Bids
The Board of Directors of Black Oak Center Independent School District invites bids for labor to erect a school house in Black Oak Center District. Bids due by 7:30 p.m. June 2, 1941 at secretary Leighton Iowa. Plans available at Denburger & Sons Lumber Yard. Board may reject any bids. Henry Van Rockel, Secretary.
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Black Oak Center
Black Oak Township
Mahaska County
Iowa
Leighton
Denburger & Sons
Henry van Rockel
Insurance offer for farm and city property in Sully Iowa
Wm Dieleman of Sully Iowa promotes insurance for farm and city property, crop bail, and auto coverage across branches. Encourages saving accounts and life insurance, claiming safety and low rates from good companies. Invites calls to 60 or letters to P O Box 146 for a call.
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Marion County
Sir Cole
Marshalltown
Iowa
Ita
Sully
Wm. Dieleman
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Dan Sytsma
Dunfield
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Pittsburgh
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Wm. Zegers
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Pella, Iowa
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R. M. Martin
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H. C. Vander Meulen
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