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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1940

Page

8

Dedicating Tree Highlights Summit Strivers Rally Day

A hard maple tree was planted in Arbor Day commemoration by the Summit Strivers 4-H girls club on Richland school grounds two miles east of Otley. The event featured a dedication by club president Madeline Vriezelaar, a reading of a poem by Elaine Burton, the 4-H pledge, a wiener roast, and group games with many members listed among attendees.

Summit Strivers Richland Otley County Line Club Summit Red Rock Township Jasper Marion County C.L.C Elmus Elaine Burton Arthur Vriezelaar Dwain van Rockel Don Rinner Arthur Madeline John Vriezelaar J-H Girls Club Richland School Madeline Vriezelanr Marjorie Vanden Baard Madeline Vriezelaar Effie Kathryn’Heemstra Etta Belle Ross Betty Kool Betty Longdin Lila van Viiet Lucille’ Dykstra Evelyn Kool Effie Mary Shannon Ruth den Otter Irene Vriezelaar Anna Slocum Henry Kool Lois W. A. Vriezelaar T. L. Dykstra

Vande Noord to Wed Mr Jerome Christopherson in June

A wedding is planned for June with Vande Noord marrying Jerome Christopherson of Mrs M C Christophy of Mabel Minnesota. The ceremony will be held at the Second Reformed church with Rev M Monsma officiating. The couple will reside on a farm near Pella after the wedding with a reception for forty guests held later that day.

Vande Noord Jerome Christopherson M.C. Christophy Mabel Minnesota Col. Kuiken Alice Leonard Kippers Pella Andrew Schippers M. Monsma Edhuyeh Alta Marie Beyer Mendelssohn Faye van Zee Dorothy Brink Beatrice Ridgelt Cornelia Mae Aalbers H. Tuinstra G. Aalbers J. Vander Berg Connie Vander Berg John Vander Berg

Obituary for Mrs William Van Ee of Pella

Mrs. William Van Ee died at her son Leonard’s home on Carson street in Pella on Wednesday morning April 24. She was 75 years old. Survivors include five sons Bert Leonard John Gerrit William and Bernard deceased and one daughter Mrs Arnold Ver Heul. The family came from Holland. Funeral services Friday April 26 at 1:00 pm at the home and at 1:30 at the First Christian Reformed church. Interment in Oakwood.

William van EE Leonard Carson Street Pella Bert Leonard van Ee John van Ee Oskaloosa Gerrit van Ee Otley Arnold Ver Heul Newton Bernard Pella’ Street Edward Indianola William van Ke Holland First Christian Reformed Church Oakwood

Artistry in Cooking From Leftover Bread and Beef

An article extols inventive home cooking using inexpensive staples. It describes making a bread case from unsliced loaf, filling it with a seasoned beef crumble, and serving hot. A beef roll with biscuit dough rounds out the ideas for stretching meals.

Hearty Home Soups Through Quick Canned Mixes

A nostalgic guide to crafting hearty soups from canned bases on windy spring days. It outlines bean soup with Spanish garnish, Hearty Philadelphia Soup, Cream of Corn and Mushroom, and a Clam Chowder Bisque, with step by step prep and garnish ideas for comforting meals.

Dad Philadelphia

Spring Vegetables And Grannies Flavor Tips

A lively kitchen guide celebrating spring vegetables and frugal, flavorful cooking. It recalls Grannie’s rule to use less water and more butter, then shares several bright ideas for carrot and asparagus dishes with cream of mushroom sauce and pimiento cheese accents.

Jamie Cannon Sommé

Dough Roll Recipe and Singing Telegraph Messages

A dough recipe explains mixing soft dough, rolling 1/4 inch thick, shredding meat on biscuit dough, rolling like jelly roll, baking 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, and serving hot with sauces. Separate note describes Unsung Telegraph offices in metro centers providing singing messages with Harry Young delivering a message for Mrs. Shrago in Chicago.

Oskaloosa Teleweaph Harry Young Max Shrago Chicago

Various Iowa items including a child’s train tale and pelican migration

A collage of short Iowa notes features Jackie Schoonenberger of Peru stopping a train to greet her grandfather, a Great Western railroad locomotive engineer, and the crew’s reaction. Plainfield High students adopt Elmer Kreitzmar’s Latin learning card game Forum. Pelicans arrive at Spirit Lake signaling spring. A Navy rescuer named Fifle is praised for saving a girl who jumped from a ship near Clarinda. A man’s hiccups persist for weeks, and John Edie of Milly County begins a new set of teeth while Mr Elle’s sight improves with less reliance on glasses.

Jackie Schoonenberger Peru Great Western Railroad Forum Vely Plainfield High School Elmer Kretzehmar

Bread Box Magic: Frugal, Flavorful Toast Creations

Bread box ideas turn everyday slices into breakfast treats, croutons, and accompaniments. Buttercups cradle crusts brushed with butter, toast until crisp, with crostini and rings for creamed ham or eggs. Crumbs and crambas shape breakfasts, casseroles, and meat loaves, while toasted cheese and poppy seed sticks boost soups.

Poultry Marketing in Iowa Remains Largely Individual

Iowa findings show cooperative marketing is rare among poultry and egg producers. Dr. A D Oderkirk of Iowa State College notes Iowa farmers market poultry mainly through private channels with only small flocks under 200 birds and most under 400. Even large turkey raisers are largely commercial but still do not rely on co operatives.

Iowa Saya A. D. Oderkirk Iowa State Gallege Ugh

Co operatives urged to merge poultry and egg shipments

Oderkirk notes early specialized co operatives faded and many co ops handle eggs and poultry under general departments. He says creameries excel at equality, but small flocks hinder volume. Consolidation and central marketing could boost returns by better grading and cost control.

Oderkirk TLE LWT Towa

Sam Makes the Gang Lose Respect Through Imitated Politeness

A neighborhood tale shows how parental comparisons to Sam’s neatness and politeness backfires. Teased by other boys who fear imitation, Sam adopts roughneck habits like a rakish cap, crude swearing, and a sloppy look, turning admiration into scorn.

Sam

Uncle Wells gains gang acceptance as mothers fade

The text notes mothers decline while his popularity among the boys rises, leading to his full acceptance into the gang. It also mentions Wells in northwest New Mexico producing high grade crude oil in commercial quantities and ends with a milk delivery ad inviting readers to try a quart daily via D. A. Doedyns.

Iowa New Mexico

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Library Board PE. O. P E.O Carrie Baron Mary Jane Baron Jennie van Niewaal Central College Dept. OF Music Dorothy de Beery Richard Beving Paris Angelicus Franck Grieg Beving Beethoven de ‘Boer Miss de’ Boer Mr. Beving Sarabande Iss de Boer Alvina Ostendorf Roger Amble John Vr . Elmus Elaine Vriezelaar Elaine Riley Burton Joyce Kilmer First Christian Helping Hand Society The Christian High School Central College Jacob Kuiken Des Moines Register Geraldine Vande Noord Ankeny John Vande Noord Golden Peacock the Dress and Specialty Shop Mrs. Mitten Packard Bone Crisco Chlorax JUR Phas Senor LY A PT Tei Deemnered Pella, Iowa Eldeen Club A. N. Kuyper Second Reformed Aid Ladies’ Aid Second Reformed Church Hagen Schippers-Kuiken Dorothy Greig Grannie William Fifle Perry Navy Mer Effle China Clarinda, S John Edie Milly County Mr. Elle ILIX Riso Idaho Wayne Ocean Perch U. S Illinois Leghorn LD Sprieeiencdsinaa Lsps EC CS Amore Iit D. A. Doedyns
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