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Local Pella Notes From Mr and Mrs Cody Bell Visit
Mr and Mrs Cody Bell visiting at the Wm Brand home returned to Sigourney Friday. Mrs Bell a French visitor enjoyed her stay and said she likes America. She met local French speakers adding to her pleasure. Mr Bell and Rube Brand were army buddies. Rube knew Mrs Bell in France before her marriage. Mrs H Van Veen was called to Oskaloosa Friday by illness of her daughter Mrs G F Ryan. M Vander Linden attended a Y M C A committee meeting in Des Moines for next winter Boys Conferences. Miss Laura Holt of Keokuk arrived Friday to visit cousin Miss Cora Dingaman and relatives. Mrs H A Scott of Keota visited Rev and Mrs F M Byram then returned home Friday afternoon. Mrs J J Minor of Leon visited relatives in Pella last week, leaving Saturday. Jacob Veenstra sold his residence and will move to Des Moines. Miss Bessie Meyers returned to Ames Saturday. J R Dieleman went to Des Moines Monday to bring home a new car. Mrs John Weyers went to Orange City to visit relatives.