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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1941

Page

9

Leonard Simons to Receive Army Induction Honors

News items from nearby towns note Leonard Simons leaving for induction into the army. Guests at a dinner included Mr and Mrs Floyd Brombelfel Norma Jean Van Steenis Nettie Simon Thre Van Fl en and many others. A Christian Reformed Church schener roast honored Simons at the Simons home as friends and relatives gathered for games songs and fellowship.

Leonard Simons Army Floyd Bromfmel Norma Jean van Steenis Nettie Simon Thre van Flen Mary Lois van Zouk Homer “Gc. Rempe Lou van Roekel John van Roekel Hampton Christian Reformed Church Paul Simons Dorothy Wilma Kathryn Henry John Bandstra Cornice Tena Mac Wilma Dahm Charles Pearl Flietstra Everdina Arie John Rozeboom Jennie Wilbur Gertrude Roose Henrietta Synhorst Carl Mildred ‘van Donselaar Everett Johanna J Marvin van Engelhoven Til- Mie Bertha John William van Maanen John van Zee Bernice Wilma Kool Frank A Wilbur Westra Cornelis Wyma Wilma van Maren Albert Gil‘pert van Engelhoven Fred, Wiam Edward van Zee Gertrude Olivier Wilma Kelderman Edward Menmelaar Nettie Hierman Simons Norma van Steenis Henry Vande Voort Willram Bertha Schimmel Henrietta Ver Meer N. van Vliet Indianola Hi. W. Vander Linden van Vliet Mary Vander Linden Raymond Hite Howard Rowland Rose Hill Termand Tysseling Oskaloosa Darrell Reed Sigourne W. Lowman Eddyville Th Song

Lynnville Community Notes and Local Visits

Lynnville residents report neighbors hosting dinners and visiting relatives in nearby towns. Local events include an operetta The Charity Bar to be staged October 23 by the Community Chorus under Mrs Emory Grosenbach. Several families are noted for weekend visits and birthday celebrations.

Wilbur Ramere Lemons Jesse Wyngarden Bryan Benderstadt Lester Holcomb Wallace Williams Frank Brocaul Cole Iowa LaVonne Williams Vera Ratcliff Iowa State College Francis Schmidt Farold Schmidt Laurel Dorothy Smith Newburg Verl Marchant Mildred Toye Ottumwa Robert Fitzen Emory Grosenbach Anne van Weelden Trental John van Weelden Pella Earl Graham Nna Sully Frank Graham Maye Hagen V . Bennington Lynnville c School Fred Wagamanime Glenn Monsmad Phyllis Lorraine Lyle Montgomery Donald Wanda Terpstra Harry Engel A. W. Lawrenceson Cedar Rapids John Once Walter Perry French Gibson City Illc Lewis Perry Max ‘Y Jar Rapids T. L. Link Renaud Will Perry Charles Perry Albia The Friends Church Mildred Brush Chamber of Commerce Ossa Mas Percy Dorn Innell Northcutt Central College

Rose Hill Social News Sees Local Club and Visits

Rose Hill notes detail the Luck Seven club gathering at John Van Veen's home with several attendees including Miss Bernice Morrisey and Gary. Reports mention weddings, oyster suppers, furlough visits from Clifford Dearinger, and visits by the Brower and Vander families to local homes over the weekend.

John van Veen Luck Seven Club Killdadl Bernice Morrisey Hill Klyn Clair van’ Gilst Gary Alfred Parish Ronnie Arlene Denis Albi Minnie Rose Taintorers Arie Ver Steer Joe Vander Wert John van Voon Clifford Dearinger Galesburg John Vanden Berg Dick Vos New Sully Raymond Brower Monroe Mar van Hemert Pella Gerald Vander Pol Hub Sukkel Art Vander Werts Dewey Kaldenberg Newton

Social gathering notes at the Arttiter markt home

A pleasant afternoon featured Mrs S F Harve Lanedin Mrs Vern Klein Mrs W L Roberts Mrs Charles Van der Kolk Margaret Stolin Mrs Jow Kool and honoree Mrs Gerrit Wittenburg receiving many useful gifts from a baby buggy to a bar of soap. Coffee buns pickles cake and mints were served with Rev Van Houten visiting Monday.

Harve Lanedin Vern Klein W.L. Roberts Charles Vander Kolk Margaret, Stolin Jow Kool Gerrit Wittenburg Rev. van Houten Aartitermarkt Jack

Home for the Aged Guests and Visitor Notes

A Null-structured report from the Home for the Aged lists visits by John Bennink of Peoria to the Vanden Heuvel and Mrs Marinus Aalbers and Mrs G Beers. Multiple residents welcome visitors including Tosma, De Nooy family, J Van Gorp and Christina, and extended calls by Langstraat relatives and Bek el small group. The text records numerous social calls among residents and their kin, with several names and towns cited such as Leighton Kellogg Os kalo Holland Michigan and Peoria.

John Bennink Peoria Vanden Heuvel Marinus Aalbers G. Beers Tosma K.P. de Jong John de Nooy Baby J. van Gorp Christina Henry Vander Wilt Minnesota John van Zuuk Leighton Roy Heukelem Vert Jansen Kellogg John de Vries Walter Heyveld Bethel M. Verros J. van Vark Evert Willemsen Lynnville N. Dykens Fred Dykens den Hareto Mary van Veen M den Hartos Oskalo Rlen Vas Gerrit Gosselink Agan Nick Gosselink Holland Michigan

Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps urged for emergency effort

Citizens are urged to support the nation by purchasing Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps as part of a wartime emergency mobilization. The appeal emphasizes individual responsibility and collective security during a period of national urgency.

America Defense

Crispy beef on toast with tomato sauce

Ground beef browned in bacon fat and seasoned. Served on toast with tomato sauce poured over for extra flavor and color.

Pella Factory Faces Productions Shifts and Departures

Last week in Pella the Rolscreenings hosted visitor George Coleman from Bridgeport, while local staff saw several employees leave for new roles. Jack Boatsma joins Montgomery Ward in Waterloo after November 1, and Paul Hargrave will work with Texaco’s New York research lab. The Venetian Blind Dept. fulfilled orders for Clearfield, Little Rock, Roanoke, and other sites as demand grows amid defense material pressures.

Jack Boatsma Jack Montgomery Ward and Company Waterloo Montgomery Ward Paul Hargrave Texas Company of New York Texaco Beacon County National Bank Clearfield Pennsylvania Freiderien Little Rock Arkansas C&p Telephone Ollees Roannie Virginia NuPont Country Club Wilnimeton Northwestern Railroad Aftak Milwaukee Wisconsin American Steel Supply Fort Wayne Methodist Parsonage Betton Harbor Michigan Mitchellville Dex Moines Noelke- Lyon Manufacturing Company Cincinnati Ohio Eastwood

Moderation in Virtue Says Bishop Hall Quote

A historical quote from Bishop Hall extolls moderation as the silken string uniting all virtues, reflecting a theological view on moral balance and restraint.

Defense Stamp Sales Bigger in September

Washington reports Defense Savings Stamp sales for five months total $1,898,000. September sales reached $4,978,000, the highest monthly total since May 1 launch of the program. Sales rose 2,942,000 stamps in September compared with August across all denominations.

Washington, D. C Treasury Defense Savings

Trees Bloom In Storm Area

Trees near the William Vander Kamp farm home a mile north of here are in bloom following the Sept. 7 tornado that caused widespread damage in southern Jasper county. The storm stripped leaves, and now cherry, pear and apple trees, lilacs and early blooming shrubs are flowering in Newton.

Duff William Vander Kamp Here Jasper County Newton Daily News

Rainy Week Dominates Amsterdam News Circulation

The Amsterdam News reports over an inch of rain last week drawing talk on weather and drought concerns. Farmers long for dry spells while ducks and fish benefit. local visits to Central Gospel meeting noted. multiple home gatherings and visits among residents, with plans for Dutch jars and book orders discussed.

Bill Sehakel Carl Hackett Central Otley Joe Woods Dexter Norma Schakel Nadine Reed Vera Baughman Holland Bill Schakel Jerome Hl. H. Oostrum John Breaklander Knoxville Roouw John Schakel Marion de Jong Jo Woods H. Oostrum Phyllis Bill Connie Vanden Baard Shirley Norman Carl Hackard H. IL Oostrum Jake Sehake Tunie Paltzer

Otley Area Social Roundup With Visits and News

Otley residents share visits across nearby towns including Prairie City Pella Melcher and Knoxville. Families move to new homes in Pella and rural farm sites while gatherings honor a new arrival with a stork shower and pink white theme. Church and community notices mention calls from Compton California and a host of local families and neighbors.

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