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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1941

Page

5

Weekend travels and office social plans noted

The item lists residents and visitors spending weekends in Wichita and Omaha and mentions upcoming office dinners in Champaour, a visit by NL representative Cy Vaughn, and a sequence of orders for blinds and venetian products from various cities including San Francisco St. Louis Tulsa Portland and Louisville. It also notes the Casement Department slowing and orders from Omaha Springfield Grand Rapids and New York City.

David Braashart Wichita Kansas Marjorie Lautenbach Omaha New York City Mattie Gezel Des Moines The Eastern Star Hector Bevan Camp Claiborne Paul Margrave Jack Bootsma Jo Monich Cy Vaughn Champa Representaen Yehudi Menuhin Menuhin San Francisco Curtiss- Wright St. Louis Tulsa Okla Portland Ore Ritter Dental Mfg. Co Rochester N. Y American Legion Bldg Lone Tree Columbus, C Dover River Danville National Carbide Co Carrell-Rogers Co Louisville Southern Indiana Gas & Elec. Co Evansville Ind Casement Department Springfield Grand Rapids

Red Cross Urges Local Support For National Defense

The Red Cross highlights its role with soldiers, sailors and civilians, carrying out humanitarian duties around the clock. Citizens are invited to join through the local Red Cross chapter to support the effort.

Red Cross The

Visitors from across towns to the Home for the Aged

Records show numerous visits to Mrs. Sara Van Ryswyk and others at the Home for the Aged. Families from Peoria Monroe Madrid Tainter Newton Newtonian areas called on residents including Mrs. Van Orp Mrs. Hoksbergen Mrs. Keuning and Mrs. Van Ryswyk, with clergy from Leighton and Newi on related calls.

Jonker Gerrit de Jong Tom Vander Hart Peoria Peter de Jong Engel van Baalen Monroe Anie de Bruin Bert van Wyk Tainter Joe Vanden Heuvel Marvin van Gorp Madrid Iowa M. van Orp Nick Hoksbergen Taintor KR. Keuning Henry Keuning Nick de Ronde G. Bosma B. Welle Joan of Sully Henry Welle George van Dyk Edgville Andrew Vander Wal Jane Irs I. Hesselink John and Mark of Leighton Eile Lapelink John Keuning New I¢O Gerrit Gosselink Seth’ Mann Josh Mann Town City BR. van Rees 1Aldenberg Vanden Berg Baby Newton Sara van Ryswyk John Wesselink Sioux Center Smorenburg

Local Socials and Visits Hit Weekend Schedule

Mrs M Lille spent midweek at the Dykstra home while Mrs A J Dykstra attended a county 4 H club meeting near Knoxville. Roy Woody family reunion at Newton hosted by C E Johnson. Betty Lou Ammer visited Velma Vrieze Iaar and stayed with Betty Lou in Monroe. Van Wyk families from Monroe and Des Moines area visited L Van Dusseldorp and Frank Brunia homes. Pringle and Vriezelaar, plus Hulleman and Heemstra families, called at Newton and Des Moines area homes. Lillian Birkenholtz of Monroe worked on the Vander Plaey tenant house. N Van Essen, ill but improving.

M. Lille A. L. Dykstra A. J. Dykstra 0. L. Stroud Knoxville Roy Woody Tommy C. E. Johnson Newton Betty Lou Ammer Velma Vrieze- Iaar Velma Betty Lou Monroe Alfred van Wyk Mareine Gerrit van Wyk Maxine L. van Dusseldorp J. W. Pringle Phillip I. W. Vriezelaar Henry Hulleman Neal Heemstra Frank Brunia Des Moines Lillian Birkenholtz Dave Vander Plaey Wilhelmina Lille Des Moine N. van Essen H. W. Vriezelaar

Local notes from Monroe and surroundings in Pella area

Parental J F Fiematra home in Pella as warm rainy weather brings lilac and bridal wreath blooms. Little Leona Vogelaar ill with flu last week. Dinner guests Sunday included Mr and Mrs Nelson Vos and David for Mrs A O Van Houwelingen and Mrs James McDonald in Monroe.

J. F. Fiematra Pella Leona Vogelaar Nelson Vos David A. O. van Houwelingen James McDonald Monroe Matthew Olivier Lake Aalbers Aalbers Mr. Aalbers Elizabeth H. W. Vriezelaar Velma Mary Coralee Melvin Blackledge C.D. Vander Ploeg Wallace Ose Beverly Cherokee Dow Vriezelaar Ralph Sheeler Marry Tool Clifford “Sutton Aitkin, Minn John Hagsselman Grace Oldham Clyde Karr

Weathered forecast and local notes from Amsterdam News

The column reports frost, heavy rainfall totaling about 3% inches in the past week, and rising waterways with the Des Moines river bank full. It predicts a hard winter and wet fall followed by a dry spell farmers crave, while noting a Sunday school turnout and a hospital update on Mrs. John Kamerick after a serious operation. A parade critique and a remark on modest dress provoke local sentiment.

Des Moines John Kamerick Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Central

Road Vacation Notice in Marion County Iowa

The County Auditor Hollis L. Byee announces the vacation of a segment of the Wasboard Road described by curve radii and distances, running from Section 9, Township 75 North Range 14 West, to the township line. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the Auditor's office by noon January 10, 1942.

State of Iowa Marion Waten Tuummer Eawtine Prevent Township Wasdboard Tom Thin Aid County Hollis’ L. Byee

Weekly markets report from local produce dealers

Weekly market quotes from Wednesday morning list prices for cream eggs hogs and grain. Cream No 1 eight cents Cream No 2 thirty eight cents Leghorn hens and White Rock sprouts prices vary by size with eggs and hogs noted for Pella and Chicago markets and corn oats and wheat values.

Leghorn Springs White Rock Springs Tbs Rock Springs Leghorn Springs Cox Pella Chicago

Tiemina Kuiper Dylhoff Obituary in Pella

Obituary notes Tiemina Kuiper Dylhoff born May 12 1864 in Groningen died Oct 24 1941 in Pella She came to America at age twelve lived in Michigan with later marriage to John Dythof In addition to a large family including ten children and fourteen grandchildren she endured the loss of three infants and two other children Surviving are children Jes sie Anne Ralph Johan Mrs Rene Van Houweling Mrs Arthur Paul Gelmer and others Funeral services were held October 27 at Van Dyk Funeral home with Professor I Bosch in charge Interment was in Graceland Cemetery.

Tiemina Kuiper Dylhoff R. T. Kuiper Wildervank Groningen Pella America Granfschap Michigan John Dythof Kalamazoo Mich Ida Paterson N. J John Phoenix Arizona Wheeler Durham Oklahoma City Okla Jessie Anne Ralph Modesto Calif Johan Rene van Houweling Arthur Paul Gelmer Des Moines Jennie Drukker Grand Rapids Tieme ‘Kuiper McBain Uneral Se van Dyk I. Bosch A. Haverkamp Graceland Cemetery

Mrs J W Van Gorp Rites Held At Otley Church

Mrs J W Van Gorp died at her Otley home on October 26 at 11 AM after a brief illness. She was 66 years old and survived by husband Jacob and children Emma Den Hartog Jeannette De Haun Wilfred and six grandchildren. A devout member of Otley Reformed Church she served as pianist in the Dorcas Mission Society. Funeral services were held October 28 at the Van Gorp home and Otley church with Rev Folkert and Rev Van Houten officiating. interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.

J. W. van Gorp Otley van Gorp Feike Emikie Niemstra Jess Ivey Iowa Harry John Pella S. Nick van Essen Leighton Irit de Vries Oskaloosa Martin Jacob W. van Gorp Emma den Hartog Knoxville Jeannette de Haun Wilfred Christ Doreas Misary Society van Gorp Farm Otley Reformed Church Folkert van Houten Central College Oakwood Cemetery

Electric Association seeks franchise to erect poles and wires

Official notice from the Iowa State Commerce Commission that Electric Association of Pella has filed a petition for a franchise to construct operate and maintain electric transmission lines across public lands highways streams and private lands in Marion County Iowa. The hearing is set for November 18 1941 at 10 oclock A M in Des Moines with objections due eight days prior.

Iowa State Com.ce Commission Marion Electric Association Pella Iowa State Commerce Commission Peti Rainwald Electric Tranamiasion Marion County Towa Aald Wurd Ite Des Moines Iowa Hisowa Obj Rare Keshlear

Central College Homecoming Visitors Share Time

Judge and Mrs. George Brammer and Mr. and Mrs. W H Owen of Des Moines visited during the Homecoming events at Central College.

Central College George Brammer W. H. Owen Des Moines

All American Way at New Holland Theatre Monday Tuesday

The All American Way, a sound motion picture, shows Monday and Tuesday November 3 and 4 at New Holland Theatre. It features American youth in football, baseball, boxing, swimming, skating and golf with highlights from All‑Star games, college teams, and the Packers.

America New Holland Theatre Green Bay Packers

Local F F A Corn Test Plot Saturday Nov 1

The local F F A boys will measure corn yield and stalk counts at the Marion Wickhart farm east of town this week. All information from the corn test will be available Saturday at the plot. Farmers may view the corn in the field and see stalk stand. The entry list includes De Kalb Pfister Dockendorf Turner McCurdy Pioneer Funks Vinton and others with various test names and numbers.

FF. A Marion Wickhart Vinton Funks Dockendorff & Sons McCurdy Pfister Dockendorf & Sons Kalb Pioneer de Kalb Turner Indiana McCurdy U Moews Niks Turner Er Punks

FOR SALE USED FURNITURE ITEMS AT WORMHOUDT'S

Oak dresser and buffet with walnut china cabinet and piano offered by Wormhoudt's Furniture Store. Items described as used include a dresser an oak buffet a walnut china cabinet and a piano.

Wormhoudt’s

Card of Thanks for Mrs. J. Dylhoff

Many friends neighbors and relatives were kind to our dear mother Mrs J Dylhoff during her illness and after her death We thank each and everyone The flowers and expressions of sympathy are gratefully acknowledged The Dylhof Children

A. Buwalda Buwalda

Thanks to those who aided Mrs. J. W. Van Gorp

The family expresses gratitude to everyone who aided our dear wife and mother during illness and to those who offered sympathy and flowers after her death. JW Van Gorp and children.

Buwalda Children Thank Community After Mother's Death

The Buwalda Children express sincere gratitude for the sympathy, kind deeds, and rural offerings received after the death of their mother, Mrs. A. Buwalda.

Red Cross Roll Call Aims for National Defense Support

The Red Cross plans a 1 250 000 building program to construct headquarters at 62 Army Camps and distribute 1 000 000 worth of athletic and recreation equipment to Army and Navy posts. Production volunteers in 3 700 local chapters are making 40 000 000 surgical dressings. Community effort is urged to support these services during the national defense Roll Call from November 11 to 30.

Red Cross Frush

Red Cross Urges Local Chapter Join to Save Lives

Last year the American Red Cross taught First Aid to 577000 people and home nursing to 80000, plus water safety to 260000. Hundreds of thousands more must be reached this year, urging locals to join the chapter and support safety training.

American Red Cross The Red Cross

Beyer elected president of Oklahoma Osteopathic association

Mrs. Jennie Vande Voort reports her son Dr. Harry Beyer won the Oklahoma Osteopathic association presidency at the state convention in Oklahoma City on October 17 18 and 19 1941. He had been vice president and spoke on The Maternal and Fetal Death Problem as 300 doctors from Oklahoma and nearby states attended.

Jennie Vande Voort Harry Beyer Oklahoma Osteopathic Association Oklahoma City

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