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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1950

Page

11

Open House For 40th Wedding Anniversary At Thomas Home

Mr and Mrs D C Thomas plan an afternoon and evening open house on Sunday October 1 to celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary. The event invites friends and neighbors with no gifts requested. The notice also runs a local insurance clinic at Legion Hall on Thursday October 5 expecting about sixty agents for a full day session on underwriting service to policyholders and new coverages.

Thomas D. C. Thomas Legion Hall Town Mutual Agent's Association Bernie Menninga John Kooistra Newton

Embroidery Club Luncheon Visit to Ottumwa

Members of the Embroidery Club traveled to Ottumwa last Saturday as guests of Mrs. for a luncheon and a tour of the city.

Embroidery Club Ottumwa

Shower Honors Delwin Vander Linden With Surprise Party

A surprise shower was held Friday evening in honor of Delwin Vander Linden. Close friends attended and presented a lovely gift, including Abe and Hilda Roorda, A W Roorda and families, L H Vander Linden and families, Gerald De Penning, Jaren and Dennis, Abe Van Der Beek and families, Kenneth Vander Linden and families, and other local couples. Delights included delicious refreshments at the close.

L. D. Vander Linden Pella Bert van Ee Bob Lautenbach Clarence de Penning Karen Dennis Ralph Kuyper Tony Leonard Lambert Beyer Stanley Mary Jane Paul Walter Roorda Lois Donald Paul Roorda James Herbert Howard Kenneth Vander Linden Bonnie Leo Steve Meulpolder la Velma de Penning Delwin Vander Linden Abe Roorda A. W. Roorda L. H. Vander Linden Gerald de Penning Jaren Abe van der Beek Dennis and Shirley Raymond Newendorp Robert Keith Adrian De_ Haan

Mrs Van Dort Hosts Afternoon Party Guests Listed

Mrs. Wm. Van Dort entertained at a party last week Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. W. De Zwart, Mrs. G. Van Ee, Mrs. Helen Menninga, Miss Bertha Jansen, Mrs. Mattie Jansen, Mrs. N. Meppelink, Miss Leland Wittenburg, and Miss Hattie Van Gorp. A two course luncheon was served late in the afternoon.

Wm. van Dort W. de Zwart G. van Ee Helen Menninga Bertha Jansen Mattie Jansen N. Meppelink Leland Wittenburg Hattie van Gorp

Food Favorites Reach Early Fall Market

The USDA reports plentiful pre-Thanksgiving supplies and large crops for turkey, cranberries, and sweet potatoes. Prices may ease due to heavier slaughter and berry yields with 100000 more barrels of cranberries headed to market. Harvests for sweet potatoes are strong, moving to market early with reasonable prices.

United States Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture

Best Place to Store Root Crops In Garden This Fall

Iowa State College extension horticulturist Mason Reger advises leaving root crops such as carrots in the ground until frost and thaw cycles end. Harvest carrots after ground freezes and thaws, beets during late October, and parsnips or salsify can wait until spring. freezing improves flavor.

Mason Reger Iowa State College Extension Horticulturist Roger

Birthdays and Visits At Local Aged Home Dates

On September 21 residents noted the 78th birthday of Delis Vandee and memories of local elders. Visitors included Donald Beerends, Minnie Billahan, and many Langstraat family members calling on relatives and friends around Leighton, Amara, and Tingley. A September 26 birthday marked Peter Welle turning 76.

Delis Vandee Donald Beerends Prairie City Dirk Geenen Minnie Billahan Fred Denburger Leighton Don Vander Veer Pete Vander Wal Gilbert Rut Leydens John Langstraat Paul Langstraat Jake Langstraat Leendert Langstraat Pete Pol L. Langstraat Aart Versehuur Reasner Dick Ver Dick Weeda Emma of Tingley C. N. Weeda Jeanette Boersma Amara Gerrit Gosselink Peter Welle

Oskaloosa Knoxville Women At Invitational Golf and Card Games

Golfers from Oskaloosa and Knoxville attended a women invitational at the country club. Activities began with coffee and pastries, registration overseen by multiple hosts, and prizes awarded for low medals, nine hole scores, and card games including bridge and canasta. Local winners include Joan Farrer with 47 for 9 holes and Ann Jones with the fewest putts. other prizes went to Naomi Holland, Bessie Weddle, and several Knoxville and Oskaloosa entrants.

AL Lavelock Gradus Klein Russell van Zante Cornice Vanden Berg Wm.Bean Will Baer Smorenberg Wis Spaul Michel Myron Bears Bop. Vander Linden QF. Dykstra Pat Ulvieh Larkin Martin Os Most Pat Ulvich Joan Farrer Larry Larson Oskaloosa Ann Jones J. A. Baker Boyd McCurdy Y Kading Knoxville Naomi Holland Bessie Weddle G. W. Briggs Canasta Joe L. Gettys Buck Lowman Pat Ulrich N. W. Pietenpol Pella Carolyn Vander Ploeg Helen Bos

Housewives Must Guard Health After Recovery from T. B.

A tuberculosis survivor should minimize strain after discharge and follow doctor advice to live usefully. Experts warn that mental and physical strain can trigger relapse, especially for housewives managing heavy kitchen duties. Plan The Work urges compact layouts with stove, sink, and table nearby to save steps and energy.

Doughnut Time Doughnuts Recipe for Home bakers

Step by step guide outlines a yeast doughnut recipe with nutmeg addition and options for plain doughnuts, twists, Bismarcks, and Long Johns. Includes mixing, rising, shaping, frying at 375 F, and coating ideas with sugar or frosting.

Home making made easy by family and trained specialists

The article discusses simplifying domestic tasks by keeping the work space near the cooking area and having family assist. It notes extension division staff and home makers as aids, and sanatorium rehab programs offering home making courses to prepare patients for return home.

Department of Agriculture

University Testing Program In Iawa Schools

High school students across the area participate in the ninth annual fall testing program conducted by the university. Nine examinations measure social concepts, sciences, reading, vocabulary, and writing. Results and confidential reports will be prepared for participating schools by late October to aid teachers and administrators.

Iawa Hawa City Tawa Lesen Tos Jawa EMG Dent Lindau Testis Presse van Vnneune Additio Lindquist The University

Wife Returns From Sanatorium With Household Support

A wife coming home from the sanatorium is met with family assistance to ease chores. The husband and children offer to relieve her duties, encourage rest, naps, and daily relaxation along with enjoyable activities to support her recovery.

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