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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1945

Page

2

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.

William van Ee Wilbur van Ee Boston Edgar Cook George Stubblefield Giles Federal Pell Cook Stubblefield Federal Bureau of Investigation 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Verploegh 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.

Soldie Ray Red Cross State College Agriculture

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Herb Paul Des Moines Register Okinawa Clyde Evers Arie Reyer Oskaloosa William van Maanen Mahaska Edward Vander Ploeg Dick Vander Ploeg Florida California Will Vander Ploeg Knoxville T. W. Hart Vander Moe Ralph Grandmain Marinus Niger Souner Martin Heerema Arthur Kaldenbere Des Moines Wpe John Kaldenberi Arthur Duinink Reasnor Marion Wormhoudt Washington, D. G C Relain Pella Art Hoksbergen Ka Hospital Henry Wormhoudt City Iowa H. 0. Wormhoudt Max Schakel Kathryn Schakel Gerald Paardekooper M. T. Paardekooper Sun Dale Vander Pol Ted King Mr. King Iowa City University of Iowa Hospital Henry Dahm Peoria G. Vanden Berje Arie C. de Jong Mercy Hospital A. J. Kleinjan Durant Ben Vogelaar Vogelaar Kleinjan Warner Vande Voort Kansas City Byer Rovaart Lewis van Wyk Henry A. J. Rovaart Wagner, S. Dak Lester Vander Wilt Dena Vander Wilt Vander Wilt England Germany Santa Ana Air Base Santa Ana C. 8. Vander Pol Norman Okla Navy Eva Mae Vander Witt Jacob Brom Little Captain Brom Pacific Will van Sittert San Francisco Atriath Nol Bashaya van Sittert James B. Goodman Los Angeles Kette Lankelma Max Les- Pol Y.T. van Niewaal Joliet, HL Gertrude Plender Kit Hospital Renaud New York Life Iiesurance Company Kirkwood Barney van Roekel CG. B. Perrine In, HL Bob Lubbers Mrs I. J. Lubbers Seaman Earl Toom Sun Valley Idaho Pfe Donald Toom Ft. Benning Georgia J. W. Vander Linden Mrs. Vander Linden A. A. Swanson Minneapolis Minn J.T. van Zante Marie Lautenbach Hattie Vander Meulen Hattie van Cleave J. G. Bout Ottumwa Glenn Armstrong Schick General Hospital Clinton William van der Beek Italy William van Vliet East First Street Orange City Jayne Veenman Norman van Gorp Sydney Hartman John Nieburg Theresa Ames Herbert Vanderzyl Newton William Creighton Dave Bill Len den Berger Larry Larson Fremont Vern Grandin Luther Pekin Tillinois Ben Gran*din Alfred Grandin Shy Jane Rozendaal Miss Sorenson Lincoln School Beulah Wright Dena Versteeg Lincoln Maude Molly McGee Webster Harold Nehre Schilder Helen Aera Hhose Roque Miss Rouvers Jane I. S Jane Go Ki Anne Miss Tusseling Elf Mary Glascock Margaretta Slobe Bob Mary Jane Protheroe Bob and Mary Brittell Tad Greendyke Burlee Colfax Sale Company A. C Colfax Colfax Sales Company Bell and Clippinger First National Bank of National Safety Council Emily’ Post Miss Anderson Buerkens L. Vander Streck Mrs. Jacob Monster Pella’s Annual Southwest F. M. Frush Cross Atlanta Journal Kate Colyn South Street Andrew Wm. Klyn Kate Colyn Franklin Street City Property Clarke Main Independence Street Col. J. T. van Zante Elbert van Maanen Owen Chevrolet Moses Clarke J. T. van Zante Audt
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