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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1952
Page
3
Reverend C A De Bruin describes the Arcot Dioceses in Madras where 18 churches span village congregations. He notes how funds, drought, and contractor issues shape construction and the shift from mission to church-centered work.
John Brower principal of Pella Christian Grade School discussed his year as a Fullbright scholar in Holland. The grant funded nine months of study and a wife’s accompanying travel, supported by debts owed by ten or twelve cooperating nations. He praised Holland's program for fostering Americanism and opened travelers’ avenues through France Italy and Scotland.
Johannes Niemeyer of Central College took first in men's oratory at the Pi Kappa Delta Tournament in Cape Girardeau Missouri. Twenty four schools from Iowa Missouri Illinois and Wisconsin entered events in oratory debate extemporaneous speaking and poetry reading.
Iowa experts advise pruning raspberries in dormancy or when buds begin swelling. Black and purple varieties benefit from 4 to 15 inch cane lengths and removing weak side branches. Red raspberries are pruned in late March or early April, cutting off weak wood and any cane under 24 inches. space plants about 6 inches apart after pruning.
Pvt Marvin L Vander Werff son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Van der Werff has left the States for duty in the Far East. He entered the army Oct 11 1951 and is at basic training at Camp His address is U S 55162992 Prev Co SE 939 613 c o Peetcaster San Francisco California He is married to Betty Petersma who is living with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Petersma.
Fred Hoeksema has served in Korea for nine months and has been promoted to sergeant. His mailing address is Sgt. Fred Hoekse, U.S. 55068274 Co. C. 84th Eng. Const. Bn. APO No. 301, c/o Postmaster.
Pvt. Henry J. Langstraat of Taintor reports U S 55162361 Prov Co 1503 APO 613 c/o Postmaster San Francisco California. Pvt. Frank Vander Hart U S 55215640 Co C Sth Bn MRTC Camp Pickett Virginia. Henry Reysack YNTI Instructor Building 621 Yeoman School Navy Training Bainbridge Maryland. Pvt. Harris G Nieuwsma U S 55161157 Bay C 690th F A Bn AP0 46 c/o Postmaster New York New York.
Jacob Brand born July 25 1878 in Marion County Iowa died April 6 1952 at 73 years with 8 months and 12 days. He attended the School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs Iowa and married Florence Sessler January 24 1925 in Omaha Nebraska. Survivors include his wife and two children Edwin and Dorothy of Grinnell, three sisters and many nieces. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 pm at the First Reformed Church with James Funeral Home in Grinnell in charge.
One of 25 Vacation Church School Institutes sponsored by the Town Interchurch Council will be held at Second Reformed Church on April 24 with registration at 9:00 am. The program includes book exhibits, film strip and slide showings, and conferences to improve local daily vacation Bible schools. Five members will direct the day. All teachers interested in daily vacation Bible School are urged to attend. The Institute will close about 4:00 pm.
Pella Rotarians and representatives from 45 other clubs in southern Iowa will attend the 198rd Rotary District conference in Ames. Dr Walter Judd will address on April 20 and Dr Franklin Murphy on April 21. District Governor Oliver H Bimson will preside. Rotarian wives invited with events including a Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra concert and a WOI TV studio tour.
Two oat variety plots were planted on the Ed Van Zante farm near Pella and on the Robert Finarty farm south of Knoxville. From Town State College, 15 varieties were sown in 6 by 18 inch plots to show performance for Marion County farmers. The Friendly Fellows 4-H Club and Extension Service coordinated with 4-H members Paul Chrismore Frank Jenkins Russel Johnston Keith Finarty and Tom Finarty assisting.
Iowa State College clothing specialists highlight new cotton knitted blouses and T shirts that pair with suits or skirts, resist ironing, and wash easily. Styles range from high necklines to dolman sleeve sweaters, with ribbed borders and varied sleeve lengths, and prices are favorable with many color choices.
Iowa State College extension clothing specialist Miss Licille Rea explains how to tailor at home. Learn fabric choice wool blends synthetics and steps from shrinking wool to making a trial garment in cotton before sewing wool. Follow unit by unit construction, pressing as you go, and use the illustrated booklet Here's How to Tailor for guidance.
Iowa agricultural experts note tall fescue thrives on wet heavy soils and aids erosion control by covering waterways terraces and overgrazed areas. It pairs well with Ladino clover and smooth bromegrass may underperform. seeding in early spring is advised with 20 to 80 pounds per acre for waterways and 1 to 2 pounds per acre for thick turf.
Frances Hugen thanks relatives friends and neighbors for cards letters and gifts while in hospital and after returning home. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.
I express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for prayers cards letters and gifts while I am in the mercy and care of the Lord special gratitude to Rev Haverkamp for visits and to Mrs John Vogelaar for help and kindness
We thank all who remembered us in prayer and with cards and letters during our time at the Mayo Clinic and after we returned home. Or and Mrs. William Goulooze.
In memoriam verses mark the first anniversary of Arnold Kamerick son of Mr and Mrs John Kamerick who passed away in April. The poem reflects on missing him, his cheery smile, and the belief he remains in another world.
Research indicates tall fescue seeded in Iowa during late summer often winter kills unless given a strong early start. Even with careful timing, mortality remains a common outcome as temperatures drop and soils cool.
Miss Lucille Ray a clothing specialist from Toto College will meet with women of Marion County at Sewing Center in the morning at the Memorial Hall Kno.
Sgt Bill Hough of Hubbard and Lone Allaire of Council Bluffs were lauded by the force for rescuing injured crewmen after a crash involving the Fiasing B50 on the runway. The incident occurred at Offat air teem Dis and highlighted their swift actions and bravery.
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