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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
2
China’s historic ten Jong railroad, opened in 1876, was torn up following a fatal incident where a man was killed by a train. Authorities halted operations and relocated the line amid safety concerns and public outcry.
A crowded social page notes ACCALS Mr and Mrs Bob Van Rocket and Fay Van Rocket of Ames visiting relatives in Otley and Ames. Others travel from Springfield Mass to stay with Renaud family. Local residents attend hospital, surgery, and birthday celebrations, with Central College activities and home economics meetings in Des Moines and Ames.
I thank friends and neighbors who remembered me while Eva was in the hospital after surgery and during my recovery at home. Calls, cards, gifts and good thoughts brought happiness, comfort, and speedier recuperation. Pete Miedema
Mrs. G Klein and Mrs. M W Huyser thank neighbors for help during a grass fire threat and hospitalization. They also thank Rev Van Houten for prayers and the fire department for quick response. Mr and Mrs T P Van Roses express gratitude for greetings, visits, and flowers received during and after hospital stay.
On a calm Saturday in the city a reader notes the park’s beauty spoiled by popcorn cartons candy wrappers and ice cream containers along the Square. Marie Lefeber urges residents to use containers or carry trash home and even suggests extra receptacles in business blocks to keep streets clean and preserve church and public spaces.
Mahaska County Extension Director Le As Parker urges orchard owners to apply cluster bud spray as blossom buds separate. Target plums pears days before apples and adjust for cherries. Prepare with hydrated lime and lime sulfur or liquid lime sulfur. Raspberries require spray when new shoots emerge about an inch high.
Research shows spring burning does not improve pastures or hay land. Wisconsin tests cut next year’s grass yield by 62 to 71 percent. Illinois shows early spring burning halves production and favors annual weeds. Late spring fires kill rabbit nests and ground nests, harming birds. Do not burn especially in April and May.
Notices to whom it may concern from Jim Van Hemert the sheriff warn that over the past few months several cabins gravel pits and rock quarries along the Des Moines River have suffered broken windows and property damage. The sheriff declares if the vandalism does not stop the involved parties will be dealt with according to law.
In Marion County Iowa the clerk of the district court holds a last will and testament of TH D Van Zate. A hearing to prove validity is set for 9 00 a m May 4 1948 in Knoxville Town. Objections must be filed by then. Jack B Carpenter Clerk Deputy T W Morris Deputy
Notice to business men warns parkings in the business district are used for storage and display by some merchants in violation of city ordinance. Material must be removed from between curb and sidewalk at once. Five days after publication, city workers will remove remaining material and charge owners. City of Pella Mayor T. G. Fultz authorized notice.
Dim Von Hemert declares candidacy for County Sheriff pending Democratic primary voter approval in June. He references current County Sheriff role and seeks election to continue public service as head law enforcement officer.
Starr Cleaners of Pella will offer pickup and delivery service on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Routes include Page's Barber Shop in Sully Needham's Grocery in Taintor McDowell's Cafe in Searsboro and Schnug's Grocery in Galesburg.
Notice from the Clerk of the District Court in Marion County Iowa that Anne G. Van Zee’s purported Last Will and Testament is set for hearing at 9:00 a.m. on May 4 1948 in Knoxville to prove validity. Objections must be on file by then.
Knoxville Iowa April 10 1948 the clerk of the district court has on file a written instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of B Van Roekel deceased. The hearing is set for 10 00 a m on May 11 1948 at Knoxville Town to prove validity. All filings must be on file by that time. Jack B Carpenter
Notice from Knoxville Iowa dated April 19 1948 about an instrument purporting to be Betsey Cox last will and testament to be heard by the District Court Clerk at 10:00 a m on the 18th of instrument. Respondents advised to file objections with the clerk of district court.
The city announces free garbage pickup begins Monday May 3. Cans must be placed on alleys or curbs with no tin cans or grass accepted. Grass leaves and garden trash are not considered garbage. John De Winter.
The Bureau of Mines issued a reinspection report crediting recent improvements at the Dunreath Coal Company Bussey mine ten miles south of Knoxville Iowa and outlining fewer than six additional measures for full conformance with the Federal Mine Safety Code Work includes safer detonator-storage magazines improved wiring insulation frame grounding guarding of tipple gears and posting artificial respiration instructions Supplementary measures require marked explosives transport vehicle safer footwear first aid supplies and teeboards on the tipple walkway.
Fragmentary report notes service leaders and third place mentions from Winterset and Hartle newspapers. It references the Town Falls Citizen, Emmetsburg Reporter, and Winterset News-Advertiser in a brief, non-specific fashion.
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