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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1952
Page
2
Gera S outlines an investment program for TOwa's largest financial institution. The report highlights strategic priorities, risk controls, and potential growth avenues within the bank's framework.
Yeoman Henry Reysack USN former sixth grade teacher at Lincoln School stopped in Pella enroute to Bainbridge Maryland to serve as instructor on Bay Island. Several social notices list funeral attendees and arrivals from out of town, transfers overseas, and visitors. A baby birth at Mahaska Hospital April 4 and a St Paul visit by Mrs Van Wyk accompany wedding congratulations for Betty Vander Beek and Richard Balast. Eugene Wormhondt of Los Angeles earned Phi Gamma Rho Honor Scholarship and Wormhondt’s Navy service noted. Wormhondt is a Pella High School alum active in Glee and sports.
Norval Wardle of Iowa State College urges a Spring Clean-Up Week to remove fire hazards and dangerous clutter on farms. He advises clearing overhead loose materials, storing hand tools in racks, sealing inflammable liquids, painting hazardous containers red, and organizing a weatherproof workshop to fit large machinery for repairs.
Mrs. L J Massdam of near Lynnville died March 26, 1952 at 12 54 pm aged 94 years 6 15 days She married Anne Wie lard in 1885 and had three children She lived in Toney Galesburg and other towns later widowed she lived with family then in church work Survived by one son and daughter several grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral services were held March 29 1952 at Co operative Garden Chapel and Third Reformed Church with Rev G Stoppels officiating Interment in Oakwood cemetery.
In a small town Roy is portrayed as frugal to a fault, with rumors that he starved his grandmother. He is killed when his car is struck from behind while yielding at an intersection, and townsfolk debate whether his life should be mourned given the accusations of greed.
The article argues that government economic controls provide only temporary relief and misallocate resources. It warns that political pressures and short sighted edicts harm other groups, and that a free market with self discipline is needed to prevent inflation and sustain real wealth. It emphasizes replacing controls with adequate self-control and rejecting the idea that money can be manufactured to fund government expenses.
Charles White, 56, died while dragging roads near Creston when his diesel maintainer was struck by a locomotive. Witnesses say he did not hear or see the approaching train.
Hereford cattle sale at Marion County Association in Knoxville on Saturday March 29 sold 118 animals for an average of 470 dollars. total receipts 50,770 dollars. Top bull price 1,500 dollars for two bulls. notable consignors and buyers include J Lawrence Goff Neva Goff Chariton and S Burns Polaski selling to Oran Toft Dastalecee. Cows also reached 780 dollars with several other top prices. Association officers were elected with Pete Rowland vice president J Lawrence Goff secretary and Harold Core treasurer. directors named from Knoxville Pleasantville and Lucas Knoxville Journal.
We express thanks to friends and neighbors who aided and comforted us through the long illness and after the death of our dear mother Mrs A Wielard. Sincere appreciation for expressions of sympathy and flowers sent. - Henry Wielard, Mrs John R Johnson and Grandchildren
Mrs Willie Brown Alpha Joy Amos daughter of Cale and Emma Amos born Marion county April 20 1891 died at her Newton home March 8 1952 aged 60 years 11 months 16 days married Willie Brown June 23 1909 had two daughters Beatrice Staley Phoenix Arizona and Loretta Bumgardner Dunreath Lived in Marion Co except last two years in Newton. Survived by two grandchildren one sister Carrie Pattison New York City and one brother Sam Amos Dunreath.
For thirty two years Brown belonged to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Funeral services were held from Dunreath church flat 11 in charge of Elder Clyde E McDonald. Evangelist Henry Castings of Des Moines preached the sermon. Interment followed at Dunreath cemetery.
Netherlands native Bert Harselaar aged 56 died March 28 from crash injuries and a heart attack at St Francis Hospital Grinnell after a week with accident trauma. Survived by his widow two sons and three daughters with families in Sully Otley and nearby towns. Funeral services were held at Toland Funeral Home and the Christian Reformed Church Newton with burial in Sully Cemetery.
Mrs Lucy J Kimmell longtime Pella resident died March 7 in Watsonville California. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. at White's chapel with Rev R C Price officiating. Interment at 1100F cemetery where Oliver P Kimmel was buried in 1927. Grandchildren to serve as pallbearers.
Mrs. Kimmell, a native of Indiana who moved to California in 1906, fell Tuesday at her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs G E Price home in Boulder Creek and broke her hip. She lived in Campbell for a time and belonged to the First Methodist church. She recalled militia in Albion Indiana marching past her home to Kendallville during the Civil War. She had 17 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.
Clare Danny, a junior at Little Cedar High, sustained a minor injury when his stage collapsed raising three inches. The incident was not serious and no lasting harm was reported.
Marion County Farm Bureau membership surpasses previous record by 650, reaching 1294 total. A victory party for workers and families is planned, with date pending and events including entertainment, dancing, prizes, and games for all.
Mr and Mrs Herman Newman mark their 55th wedding anniversary at Guereia with family gathering and warm tributes as relatives recall half a century of marriage and shared life.
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