Local residents and returning service members showcase town life
Reports from Pella detail injuries from a farm loader accident near town, plus a stream of notes on returning servicemen from World War II. Edgar Cook and George Stubblefield begin long federal prison terms for oil staties burglaries, while locals including Lt. Lester Vander Wilt and Ensign Bob Lubbers share postings, trains, and family milestones.
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Wilbur van Ee
Boston
Edgar Cook
George Stubblefield
Giles
Federal
Pell
Cook
Stubblefield
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Massachusetts
Teachers Honored at April Banquet Recital
An Old-World style poem lists and praises many teachers from Lincoln School and others, presented at a dinner hosted by the Future of the College. Henrietta Ver Heul writes of Miss Sorenson, Beulah Wright, Dena Versteeg, Maude, Mrs. Taylor, Harold Nehre, and others, noting their roles from kindergarten through high school and their impact on students.
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Farull
Henrietta Ver Heul
Spring Burning In Fields Costs Pasture Losses
Research shows spring burning does not boost pastures or hay land. Wisconsin bluegrass trials found 62 to 71 percent lower yields next year. Illinois tests show early spring burning halves grass production in one year and replaces perennials with worthless annuals. Late spring fires harm nests and young birds. avoid burning in April and May.
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Wisconsin
Illinois
Notable Teachers and Coaches Lauded in School Tribute
A school tribute celebrates the impact of teachers and coaches including Miss Anderson known as Emily Post, Foster the Ag teacher, Coach Gnagy and Mr. Buerkens. It highlights their dedication to both mind and hand training, science instruction, agriculture, football, and sports, praising their influence on students and the school community.
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Sheibly
Shibe
P. T
Foster
Bake Sale by TTT at Recreation Hall Saturday
The TTT group hosts a bake sale at Recreation Hall on the east side of the Park on Saturday April 21 at 1 30 p.m. Proceeds support park programs and community activities.
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TTT
Card of Thanks Recipients Thankful for Kind Gestures
Expressions of gratitude from multiple individuals thanking relatives neighbors and friends for cards letters flowers and support during illnesses bereavements and hospital stays. Special thanks to Rev L Borst neighbor Bert Van Ke and others for care and visits.
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L. Borst
Arie B. Beyer
Mahaska Hospital
Bert van Ke
Henry Role
Thanks for your kindness during our hospital stay
Mr and Mrs Gary Schiebout express deep gratitude for the cards letters and visits they received while confined in the hospital, noting how much they appreciated the support from friends.
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Gary Schiebout
Memories of the Pella Fair Prompt Reflections
A reader recalls the old Pella Pair and the Pella Fair from four decades ago. The Chron icle published an article about the writer's kidhood impressions, drawing many letters of response and shared fond recollections of the event and venue.
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Chronicle
Pella
Remembered kindness from distant friends in Iowa
A personal note from Jas A. Verploegh of Tingley Iowa thanks relatives and friends for their messages of cheer and expresses willingness to answer letters if possible.
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Jim
Tingley Town
Jas
A. Verploegh
Tingley
Lowa
Beavers Dam Farm Prompted Legal Behalf Plans
An Atlanta Journal item recalls a hospitalized soldier seeking a legal beaver dam solution on his farm. Red Cross guidance and State College agriculture advice framed the emergency strategy to reclaim flooded land without violating game laws. The patient aims to recover land once discharged from service.
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Ray
Red Cross
State College Agriculture
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