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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1938
Page
25
Pella has seen a major building boom over the past year with 25 new homes and extensive remodeling in both residential and business districts. Early homes gave way to modern designs featuring electric light, heating, humidified air, water, and gas. The town’s well kept, painted homes reflect pride of ownership and a commitment to upgrade.
The Home For the Aged sits on four acres bought from the Scholte estate and contains 65 rooms. It serves aged residents seeking peace and attention, with the oldest resident, M. M. De Reus, age 93, in residence for 17 years. The youngest in the group is Andrew Hoagland, recently admitted and still young enough to marry.
Dutch Americans show few divorce actions with marriages considered a matter for Heaven. The article notes that they avoid divorce proceedings and still maintain family stability amid cultural expectations and social norms.
The article urges careful riding habits and lists ten safety tips. Emphasizes learning in a safe place, maintaining bikes, riding on the right, avoiding wobbling, not carrying passengers, not hanging onto vehicles, using lights and reflectors at night, securing parcels, choosing quiet routes, and avoiding crowded streets. It also notes few divorce cases in nine years in Pella and compliments lawyers who advise restraint.
Matt Huyser recalls the first telephone installed in Pella. He says the line connected with Knoxville from a store at the present Pella Supply Co. on Oskaloosa street in a different building. It was a novelty that drew many locals to see the scene.
A brief item notes a local ny looking object drawing interest as people gathered to hear discussions and share impressions about its meaning and purpose among residents.
A signed reminiscence narrates couples obtaining licenses today by short car trips to Knoxville or Oskaloosa, contrasting with a father who walked to Knoxville, crossed a flat boat, and returned after securing his marriage license. The tale highlights changes in travel convenience and attitudes toward license access.
The Home For the Aged in Pella, founded in 1907 by local citizens led by J Dykstra P G Gaass and T T Bakker, expanded from 25 to 65 rooms as demand grew. The facility, funded by community support, provides steady care with high praise, and occupancy remains near full.
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