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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
10
Neighboring communities report social visits and family travels as residents talk of homecomings from military service. Cpl Lloyd Vande Krol of Bath Creek and other servicemen are returning or completing duties overseas. Local gatherings, visits, and family events fill the week with extended relatives and friends listening for arrivals.
Fragmentary OCR reads of local notices describe sales and visits with many garbled names and dates. Readable items mention a Shell station sale, arrivals from Iph Field, and several personal names in a casual, timeworn community bulletin style.
Nancy recovers from injuries, while Orville Frazier earns the Orange Star Medal for meritorious service in Europe. Pvt Wayne Firener remains in Germany with the army of occupation. Helen Fennema begins new duty as a Boy Scouts instructor in Jacksonville. Des Moines wedding of Bernadine Smith and Elzy Youngkin noted, and Monroe Wildcats crush Hedrick 18-0 with Homecoming Queen Judith Johnson. Sgt Lawrence Kaldenberg returns to the States after two years overseas.
On Friday evening October 5 Mrs Ernsst Van Heukelem hosted a birthday gathering for her son Ronald who turns one this Sunday. Guests included C R Van Heukelom Esther and Clarence Van Heukelom Wilbur Engbers Evelyn Eileen Tony De Jong Ralph and the host and hostess Ernest Van Heukelom Karen Ronald Mrs Wilbur De Bruin and Mrs John De Bruin were Oskaloosa visitors Thursday morning. Mr and Mrs Lewis Van Heuklem and family visited Ray Van Zante Friday evening. Lucille Van Zante of Pella spent Sunday with Raymond Van Zante.
A jumble of names and small town happenings recounts visits by Elmer Vogelaar and family, school staff changes, and social calls across Pella, Newton, Moravia, and nearby farms. People attend meetings, sales, and sports events. a teacher change at Wales School is noted. farm labor, drainage projects, and a Wabash work train are mentioned amid everyday rural life.
Ill H Vanden Berge back from illness in Rochester. Arland Wayne Perkey born Oct 3 at Pleasantville hospital to Lynn and Mrs Perkey. Ruth and baby to move to Hart home. Rickabaughs long seaport stay. Harold home for weekend. Florence Melia teaches 11 pupils. Halloween program planned. Drake class with Knoxville teachers. Monroe beat Hedrick 24-0. Kiart elected homecoming queen. Prairie City lost 34-0. Red Rock school builds bulletin board. Sod Busters entertain at Darlene Ballard’s school. Church sermon by Christie son from Minnesota. UWA women net $26 at Warwick sale. Red Rock UWA planning play for Det. 19. Des Moines trail riders seen on Core lane. Red Rock Ladies Aid Thursday. Barn work at Klyn and Sherwood farms. May Van Hemert picked five bushels of apples.
Mrs Lida Lower died at home in Prairie City on Monday October 1 at age 76 from a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 pm from the home led by Rev W W Marzahn of the local Methodist church. Survived by brother William A Johnston of Prairie City. J P Harp died at his daughter P M Henry’s home on Monday October age BA years. Lived with daughter for two years and bedfast three months. A physician who practiced in the city for many years also survived by son Paul W of Knoxville. Funeral held at the Methodist church last Thursday at 2 pm led by Rev W W Marzahn. Marry EB Guass returned to the U S September 17 after two years eight months overseas. He was hospitalized at Fort Sheridan Illinois for four weeks. Address listed as T-4 Harry 8 Ga 37140570 Station Hospital Ward 713 Fort Sheridan. Mr Pfe Jesse J Schuttinga transferred from Topeka Kansas to Ft Custer Michigan.
Fifield notes show a Tuesday afternoon Home Project Club gathering with Mrs Gerrit Klyn hosting and guests including Kathrine Prath, Julia Gers rits, and several local families. Delbert Kuiken and Pvt Ralph Van Vliet visited movies, others sent best wishes as Virgil Bloodsworth was discharged from the Navy and a baby boy arrived for Len Perkey. A large potluck preceded an evening of singing and games hosted by Mrs Wm Van Zee with many Monroe and nearby families in attendance.
Peoria notices detail visits by Mr and Mrs John Niewnsma and family to Mr and Mrs Frank Klynsma and daughter. Rev Dick De Dong of California visiting Anne C De Jonge. Queen Esther Society guest day. Virals ceremony at Vernon Van Beait Christina Dahansen. numerous gatherings and showers. Arthur Bokhoven and Freda Pethoven wed. Rosa Lie Ann born to Mr and Mrs Herman De Jone. local students attend Christian High School Latin party at college gym.
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