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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1948

Page

10

News from Nearby Towns and Rural Communities

Long community notes describe Pella area church services, gatherings, and visits. Attendees include Herman A De Jong Marion John and many neighbors visiting Rev. J J Kuiper, choir performances by Pella Christian High School, and choral society events in Oska loosa. Details cover weddings, funerals, home visits, and missionary postings in Michigan.

Community notices from Sully News readers visit kin

Mrs Geurt Maassen and son of Hull Towa and Mr A De Kenning attended the funeral for R J De Jong. Visitors called on Bert Haarse lar Newton Kryn Van Zee Dick Veldhuizen and others. Jack Pierce left for Alameda after a month with her Sparks parents.

Arletta_M. Terlouw Geurt Maassen Hull Towa Bert Shutts Alice Shutts Loren Eldridge Stuart Dick Veldhuizen Connie de Jong Donna Mae Edgerton Minn Harry Baldacinni Chicago Pete Baker Rock Valley Iowa Frank Sparks C. J. Sparks Joe Paltzer Vernon van Rees Knoxville Paltzer Alex Graves Chariton Jacob de Kenning Washington Kryn van Zee Andrew Versendaal Hattie Hendricks Marie Bining O. C. Carpenter Hattie Smith Flo Hull Carl Zimmerman John Flanagen Owen Flanagen Grinnell Mary Doris Carpenter G. R. Miller Des Moines C. O. Gesventar Gladys Howell Jack Pierce Alameda Calif

Otley News Highlights Social Visits and Local Events

Local notices report visits by Mr and Mrs Leonard Verwers and daughters to Albia, Des Moines relatives, and Ottumwa residents hosting guests. Childrens health updates mention Karen Louise Van Wyk recovering after an appendicitis operation at Mercy hospital Oskaloosa. Neighborhood gatherings include a Fifield school Halloween party and Pink and Blue shower in honor of Mrs Raymond Robus of Pella. Various family and church acquaintances shared visits in Pella Prairie City and Runnells, with farm and road events noted.

Leonard Verwers Bart Verwers Albia R. V. Hawk Caroline and Riley Des Moines Runnells Vrzelaar Hawk Runnells Fall Donald John Breen William Very Bonnie Darlene Cordel Rodney Near Fifield Clyifford Kipel Jimmie Chucky William Myers John Scheffers Prairie City Kryn Wielaard Leonard Wielaard Pella Charles Vander Kolk Sunshine Bible Class J. M. van Vliet Margery van Hemert Raymond Robus Margaret Muller Gertrude Vos Martha Kool Ethel Wittenburg Goldie Angove Alice Carnahan Jennie Vander Kolk Katherine Waardhuizen Lauretta Stiernemann Dorothy Hormah Hazel Bricker Jenmette Robus Martha den Besten Lillian Barnes Marge van Hemert Elaine Robus Steve Henry Nauktseboren Ronald Allen Billie Bogaarda Jerry H.W. Vriezelaar Neil Woody Christian Church Newton Palo Alto Milt Vaught Childre Maynard Dean Vaught Oscar Ammer Earle le Grandall Monroe Lloyd Vaught Colfax Dale Vaught Maud Methodist Church Prairie City Cemetery Velta Jarnagin F. A. Whitted Bernice van Baren Chicago Edd van Baren Laurel Shaw Memphis Tenn J. G. Boyer Lenox Towa Charles Rupert W. A. McConoghey Flora Tool Fred Brannen Buffalo Center Curtis Crane Ames Wallace Bump Mingo Carl Crane Roger Judith Johnson Helen Chipps Lloyd Zickel Leland Bulmer Joe Cooper Berlin Ballard Howard Herweke Rose Oldham Darlene Scofield Dorothy Lust Catherine Johnson Florence Bell Maxine Smith Elsie Anderman Flannie Bell Seulah Carr Twila Jean Bulmer B. Worth Happy Hearts Hl. G. Dickman Sse Cityr Ammer Joe Long W. B. Shaw Howard Roberts Ross Spratt Arthur Vriezelaar Vander Plog James Vriezelaar Loren West of Pelly Roy Vander Ploeg Twila Jean Balmer Marvel Crumpacker John Vriezelaar Sam Eaton

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Christian Church

The Galesburg News reports the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church met at the aid room with Mrs. Darrell De Bruyn and Mrs. Kenneth Carpenter as hostesses. The group sang, conducted a responsive reading, and heard a short Congo story. Minutes, roll call, and a benediction followed, with casual socializing and multiple visits noted among the community.

K. Carpenter Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Aid Room Darrell de Bruyn Kenneth Carpenter Call Arthur Dearinger Anna de Bruyn Congo Merlin Schnug Francis Heemsbergen Sparks Merlins Rawlins Arthur de Heemsbergen Lorraine Anna Brown Karla D Carpente Hk Brown Abelene Wringer Clifton Zickel Newton Kel Schippers Jesse Butin Dick Huigen Methodist Cire Mell Dearringer Council Bluffs Judith Rae Jacobs Newton Ad Mell Phyllis Earp Margaret Mateer Charles Earp Karla Kay Dennis Locil Carpenter Curtis Dearinger Ramer Mell Dearinger Bob Olson Anne de Penning

Monroe News Obituaries and social notes from Monroe Iowa

Obituary items list Mrs. Neil Woody of Newton and Mrs. Milt Vaught of Monroe, with funeral details and survivors. The page also notes Tom Cooper of Monroe and various local social events, visits, and gatherings including showers, parties, and club activities with names and locations in Monroe and nearby towns.

Leighton Area Socials and Young People Activities

Des Moines visitations and homecomings mark a busy period. The Con Ver Ploeg family visited Mrs Klaaren in Des Moines. Ottumwa visitors attended a Central Homecoming. local youths hosted gatherings with Halloween themes. Mrs De Cook hospitalized, De Reus grandchildren visiting. birthday celebration for Mrs T Dy Bientema with local guests. church society meetings and i nteractions noted. Barbara Denburger hosted a Playmates Halloween party with 120 attendees. Willing Workers and other groups held meetings and events at Ebenezer Reformed Church, Leighton.

Con de Prenger Con Ver Ploeg K. Klaaren Pella Des Moines Vanden Borg Klaaren Chas Lytle Freddie Ottumwa Fred Denburger Henry K T. Dy Bientema Leland Idley Robert Verla Ann Colfax Vitors GA. van Zee M K Man Jay Cornelia Kooyman Faye Grandin Aalberts Dale van Wyk Edna Goemnat Charlotte van Maanen Jane de Cook Sylvia Goemant Mahaska Hospital Leighton Playmates Society Barbara Denburger Barbara Ed Renburger Nan Hiemstra Varry Denburger Buck Lowman Ruth Easton Oskaloosa Wisconsin Leighton School House

Local church and community notices mention visitors and services

The report lists several residents and visitors including Mrs How Hlendenning Mrs Wilbur De Bruin and Gerrit Van Zemeren. Dena Meppelink returns from Sully to Leighton for a few days. Rev Wm Dryfhout from Randolph Wisconsin meets the consistory. Gerald Ver Steg and children visit Mr and Mrs John Van Zouk. Bernard Smiths of Blakesburg visit Lou Van Roekel family. Rev Huizenga of Pella is to conduct services at Chr Reformed church in Leighton.

Herman Meppelink J.J. Stursma Gerrit Andringa Gelmar Pella Errit Reekhuizen Jacy Brees van ‘K Oskalo i Peter Groeneyk Leighton Tena Stursma Walter van Wengarden Tunis Mot Elizabeth de Ronde Hermian A. de Jone Mare Ion John Rosalie Ann de Jong Jay Vox Margaret Ben Vos Suniy John DP de Young Mr Johnson Searshore J. Ku the Banner First Christian Reformed Church Melvin Dear Hull Iowa Peter A. de Jong Sioux Center William C. de Jong Godert Vander Hart Joan Charles Henry Chris “Vander Hart Peoria Choral Society Chritian Reformed Church Oskaloosa Ladies Aid Fred van Houten Groenendyk S. E. Nibbelink Peter Stursma John Vos Choral Society Marion Vander Linden Marilyn de Young Gerrit Vander Molen Donald Lester Pethoven Robert Bert Roose Delores Peter Franje Dorothy Dahm Gladys Veldhuizen Lois Faye de Young Andrew Bandstra Jr Otto E. Nibbelink Verla Joy Gary Wayne Fred de Nooy Linda Dennis John Anthony Bokhoven Henry E. Vander Mart Connie Vander Hart Rachel Mae Vander Molen Missionary Board Edward Boer Parchment Michigan Vincent C. Lieatesi Grand Rapids San Antone H. J. Kuiper Andrew Bandstra How- Hlendenning Wilbur de Bruin Gerrit. van Zemeren Dena Meppelink Sully Dryfhout Randolph Wisconsin Chr. Reformed Church Gerald Ver Steg John van Zouk Bernard Smith Blakesburg Lou van Roekel Huizenga

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Peoria News Herman A. de Jong Marion John Ann Peter Vos J. J. Kuiper Bert. Swank John D. de Young Louis de Vries Otto Vos John Klosterman John A. Mulder Jacob da Christian Reform Hoof Re Kuiper Grand Rapid Cam Pella Christian High School Simon Vroon A. C. de Jong John C. Ronse Vernon van Ke Minneapolis-Moline Picker Henry de Jong Oliver Otley Sunevening John A. de Central Limp I John C. Roose John C. Jr John A. de Jonge Melvin EF. Dour Phyllis Joy Patricia Meyers Ed Sheesley van der Veer Jake van der Veer Colfax Sale Company Ewes Our Colfax Sale CO Bell, Clippinger, and Shields Sully News Otley News Galesburg M Gerrit Uitermarkt Near Fella Andrew Uitermarkt Aart Uitermarkt Near Percy Uiter Stee Glen Ver Stee Shalltown Tiday Hattie Vexstench Marion Uitermarkt al Me Andrewitermink Chesiay Aart Citermarkt Monroe News de Penning’s Gamble Store Lynnville Montezuma Renderers Dept. Agri Leighton News Harold H. Lisk Oskaloosa, Iowa District Court of State of Marion County Fred D. Cummings West Washington Street City van Zante & Klyn Franklin Street N I . AM Lethsi VL Lanedaddanaline P.S McCormick-Deering Sales and Service Pella, Iowa
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