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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1939
Page
4
This column lists residents visiting relatives in nearby towns, hospital stays and travels. It notes Mrs. Frederick Van Houten’s return from Chicago, Gerrit Van Ee’s discharge from Oskaloosa hospital, Bessel Hessing’s release from Town City hospital, and other local movements including visits to Des Moines, Newton, and Oskaloosa.
Leighton announces the birth of Carroll Wayne Kempe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kempe, born Tuesday April 8. Mark Hesselink, son of Rev. and Mrs. Ira J. Hesselink, recovering after illness and tonsil removal. The Priscilla Sisters of the Reformed church held their regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at the new parish hall.
Fifield residents visited the Kenning home last Sunday evening. Mrs Nutt presented a primary reading demonstration for mothers, with children actively reciting and acting. Attendees included Gerrit Klyn, John Vanden Berg, Anne Vander Linden, Will Verwers, John Bloodsworth, Wm Zegers, and Frank Huntoon. Paul Vander Linden worked for John Vanden Berg, while Bartus Klyn delivers milk to Wm Zegers for cheese. Word arrived that Mrs Art Van Zee mother of Jasper De Raad and Tone and Bert Van Zee died in Pella, funeral at Graceland cemetery. family expresses sincere sympathy.
The mumps are active in the community with cases reported at John Vanden Berg Van der Linden Gerrit Klyn Bart Klyn Huntoon Gradus Klein and Burnett households. Miss Henrietta Hoksbergen visited Friday to Sunday at Mr and Mrs John Bloodsworth home as section men from the Wabash railroad clean and lay new ties along the tracks.
Porterville residents report Arnold Kamerick recovering after appendectomy at Mahaska hospital. Families visited, celebrated Edith Sytsma’s fifth birthday, and shared illness updates including Mrs. C Hackett's septic sore throat. Several local trips to Oskaloosa and Os Kalosa were mentioned plus neighborly calls and visits.
Roy Van Haaften and family joined Misses Martha Van Scheinkhov en and Maxine Robertus and Charles De Wild for spring vacation. Carl Smith and son Marvin visited Mer and Mrs Connie Vanden Baard and Mr and Mrs Albert Weyerse. Mr and Mrs and daughters Edith and Mary Lou with Miss Mary and Murray Sytsma visited Arnold Kamerick at Mahaska hospital. Maxine Robertus spent Wednesday with her friend Elsie Van Oene.
Mr. and Mrs. Marion De Jong are proud parents of a baby son born last Thursday, April 13. He is named Max James. The mother was Miss Jean Woods before marriage. Also notes on social visits, employment changes, and farm remarks including a sick condition and poor farming conditions due to cold wet weather.
The Pra rie View scene reports revived crops after rain with oats and barley up and a plan to reseed winter wheat. It notes the recovery of Mr Branderhorst of Oskaloosa, Iowa, a volunteer update on local residents, and welcomes several marriages. Other items include travel of Van Kootens and Stutterheims, a house fire, church visits, and a ten week Cuba vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Reusink will mark their 53th wedding anniversary on the 24th. They are 80 and 72 years old respectively. Mrs. Ben Harbers and Mrs. C. Van Greuningen were notified of the death of their brother-in-law, Mr. John Brusse, at Preston Minnesota, last Sunday.
William Marks born November 16 1861 in Holland came to the United States at age 11 settling near Pella He later farmed six miles southwest of Pella moving to Pella a week before his death He died April 7 aged 77 years 4 months 22 days He is survived by one sister Mrs H Slykhuis one brother John Marks and several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents one sister and one brother.
Mrs Irene Van Oostrum of Pella died at Mahaska hospital in Oskaloosa at 8 00 p m Saturday April 15 1989 aged 31 She is survived by her husband William a daughter Bonnie her father and step mother F H Lierow of Oskaloosa Funeral services were at 2 00 p m Tuesday April 18 at Second Reformed Church with Rev Prins officiating Burial in Graceland Cemetery north of Pella Oskaloosa Herald
Miss Henrietta Gaass died at home in Pella on Thursday April 13 at 4 20 pm aged 68 years 6 months and 28 days She spent most of her life as a public school teacher She is survived by three brothers and three sisters with one sister Ida deceased in 1900 Funeral services were at 2 30 pm Saturday at the Pella Baptist Church Rev Paul Christensen officiating Interment in Oakwood Cemetery
Towa City area bulletin from the Women's Field Army of the American Society for the Control of Cancer urges early detection with the message Fight Cancer With Knowledge. It cites 29 195 treated and free years, notes the Cured Cancer club led by Dr Anna Palmer, and lists danger signals such as persistent lumps and irregular bleeding prompting medical advice.
Medical guidance lists warning signs including non healing mouth or tongue sores, persistent oral lesions, unusual lumps or growths on skin such as moles or warts, and persistent indigestion that may indicate cancer or other serious conditions. Seek evaluation from a clinician for any persistent or changing lesions.
Sioux County cow testing association led 66 groups in March with an average 35.9 pounds butterfat per cow, above the state 29.3. Henry 34.7, Dickinson-Clay 34.1, Cedar Falls 34, Hancock 61.2 led state, Webster-Humboldt second 58.6, Indianola third 67.4. Total cows culled: 868 from 1,586 on test.
Notice is given that in Marion County Iowa the Clerk of the District Court file contains a written instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Henrietta F. W. deceased. The court will hear at 10:00 A M on May 16 1939 in Knoxville to prove validity. Objections must be on file by that time. DON L REMY Clerk of District Court J Rex Weddle Deputy.
Bids sealed and received at the Auditor's office until 10 00 A M April 24 1939 for corrugated pipe culverts lubricating oil and grease one power maintainer and construction of 15000 cubic yards earth work. A fifty dollar certified or cashier's check with each bid. If awarded but contract not executed within ten days after acceptance, the county retains the bid bond as liquidated damages. Plans and specs available at the office. County board may waive technicalities and reject any bids.
Proposals containing any reservations not provided for therein may be rejected. April 3, 1939 Hollis L. Bybee, County Auditor, Marion County, Iowa.
The report notes alfalfa and corn silage provide vitamin A for young cattle in winter. It also states the female guinea fowl has a stronger voice than the male, but the male is more loquacious.
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