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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1947
Page
8
Rotary members and their wives attend a masquerade Halloween party at Jordan Hall with a 6 30 dinner and gala after dinner entertainment. Dress as masquerade costumes optional and no special requirements. County 4 H Banquet rescheduled to Monday November 24 enrollment cards urged.
An Oct 24 miscellaneous shower at the Overberg home honored Mr and Mrs Harry De Bruin. Guests enjoyed games and many lovely gifts. Attendees included the De Bruin and Overbergen families and other relatives. several missed attending friends were named.
Mahaska community notes detail the Mahaska 4.11 Club meeting at Barbara Denburger's home led by Hrant Van Maanen, a social hour, and hostess duties. The Woman's Federated Club plans a November 4 meeting at Second Reformed Church to entertain city school teachers and features a flower arrangement demonstration by Des Moines guest speaker Mrs. Ed Gezel. Additional items cover farewell for neighbors, a Third Reformed Church veterans banquet on October 23 1947 with speakers and a roll call, and Tri T society hosting November 5 gathering.
The Heap O' Living Club gathered October 2 at Mr John Den Hartog’s home. Members answered roll call with “an old.” An end table was presented to Mrs. Den De Prenger. Crayon drawing by Mrs. Duane Johnston highlighted the program hour. Contest winners were Mrs. John Van Zank and Mrs. Beulah Klein. Hostesses were Mrs. Den Burger and Bob Duttus.
Mr. and Mrs. Merman Cram announce the engagement of their daughter Lillian to Trwin GC Ruts, son of Mr. and Mrs. ALC. Rutsveld of Hemet California. The marriage will occur during the Christmas holidays.
State Department of Public Instruction signals higher standards for 148-49. Only candidates with prior regular state certificates will be eligible. Lowa cert holders must renew or meet hours of college work by September 1 and September dates. The Board of Education emphasizes filling the position with a qualified teacher within four years.
In Jack Lee’s column about columns a tale recounts a tightwad father and son chasing a pony gift that never arrived. The next morning they find only a bridle and manure. the father counsels patience and promises a pony on the next birthday.
A terse farm disaster report notes lightning strikes ruin multiple fields while local residents seek protection. Menninga and Vander Linden advertise comprehensive policies urging immediate coverage to fit individual needs.
Zenon Tuczynski, a one year old Polish descent pianist from Chicago, will perform a Sunday recital in Oskaloosa on November 9 at 2 30 p m for the Polish Village Organization Fund. He has played at Carnegie Hall and other major cities and plans a Canada Mexico and Europe tour this season. The Polish Village Organization’s executive committee includes Alex Stach Paul Hickman and D W Voight.
Voight and Mrs. Edward Martz of First Congregational Church join Martin Farrell of the Telephone Workers Union as committee members inviting Iowans to attend an extraordinary program. The goal is to offer a memorable afternoon that brings hope and life to the urgent needs of the people of Tyszowski.
Iowans faced a poor peach crop this year yet Mr and Mrs Fred Schoenfeld of Grundy Center managed a half bushel from a single small tree in their yard reflecting statewide hardship.
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