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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1941
Page
9
News from nearby towns recalls visits by Gerrit Vander Beek and Monroe residents, many neighbors sharing meals and travel to Pella and Altoona. Activities include Red Cross sewing efforts in Otley and senior portraits at Monroe High, with multiple gatherings among Vriezelaar and Vanden Baard families throughout the week.
The Leighton area reports a Priscilla Sisters meeting with thirty one members and guests Mrs De Bruin and Mrs De Cook in charge. The program titled All us to all people was led by Wim Van Maanen and Mrs Herman Hasselman with several vocal numbers. Other attendees included Mrs Carl Van Dusseldorp and Mrs Gerald Rempe. Ernest De Cook and Mark De Prenger attended the Iowa Minnesota football game in Iowa City. Willing Workers met with twenty members, Esther Van Heukelem as sub leader, Edith Brommel in charge of mission study, Ju nella Van Mannen sang a solo. Lunch and refreshments served by members. Yvette Larsen visited from Maxwell, and Mr and Mrs Low Van Roekel were Des Moines visitors Monday.
A long Cordova column lists births deaths visits and community happenings. It mentions Ellsworth Shilli first child to Mayd Shilling, Mrs. Ray Clark's mother M Mohler died, mail carrier Herman Stiernemann confined to bed, Jake carries the mail, Red Cross sewing at Delbert Barr home, Fort Ord soldier Don Vriezelaar, visits from Viola Balmer, and various visits and farm tasks around town. The piece notes pheasant hunting outings, new home for Lloyd Karr, Billy Vriezelaar in Pella, Farm Bureau gathering, local dog incidents, and upcoming meetings including Flower Club and Garden discussion plus farm and school lunches.
Ottumwa hosts a Name Band Parade with Fletcher Henderson as director and his Roseland Orchestra touring from New York. The show, featuring fourteen instrumentalists, arrives November 21 at the Ottumwa Coliseum, promising a colorful, dynamic musical event. An earlier Henderson appearance in Ottumwa followed a prior engagement on October 1. The entourage travels to Pella for a Saturday sale benefiting the Home for the Aged, with Mrs. Vanden Wal assisting and the proceeds supporting aged care and independence.
Case News Mroo and Mrs. Dora Hill plus children hosted Sunday dinner while Jes sie Wil helped with corn at Glen Elcott. Mrs. John Vielene visited Mrs. Rutfond Pothowen. Mr. and Mrs. Elscott attended a household sale in Sully. Gordon Mensma spent the weekend with cousin Elmer Elscott. Jances and Mary Caffee visited Kana Pethoven. Feaneis Vin Zan fe and family called on John Elscott's parents. Harold Reason and partner welcomed a baby. Monday morning Mother and Kay visited at Mr and Mrs Wil Vine’s home.
A November 8 home gathering hosted by Mrs Hattie Hendricke celebrated Lyle Cast left naval training station. The event honored guests and included numerous attendees. Casual notices mention births at Tansee and other local family updates, with visits to relatives and friends over the weekend.
Town musings recount Jinge presenting the mayor with an dog biscuit gift and a local business interest in dog food. Weekend garden notes describe planting an apple tree by Bob Camp and his family. Grandmother, 84, comments on changing girl fashion, churchgoers, and a love of town life. A poem on a dog and a kid adds rural charm. Weather and tulip planting tips conclude with a hopeful seasonal mood.
Rath Neizes and family visit from Minnesota. extended social rounds include hosting and visiting in Pella Otley Adel Mire and surrounding areas. Church events feature Armis tice Day talk by Rev Menning, Ladies Aid meeting, officer elections, and a Life program at Gerrit Wiegerhout home. Weekend guests include Clare Charns worth and Hattie He Aricke among others.
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