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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
4
An Iowa classified listing from Pella advertises bargains on used clothing. dresses hats shoes and coats plus a large auto section featuring 1947 Dodge and various prewar cars. A 1947 Reo truck and 1939 to 1942 models are listed with contact at Van Houweling Auto Co.
An assortment of vintage car sale lines and related notices appear garbled. Listings promote models from 1929 to 1948 with prices from 29 to 1499 dollars, followed by scattered dealership names and rental and help-wunt notices, all in a messy ad page fragment.
Wanted section notes requests for an old fashioned Morris chair with tilt back or similar chair, a used sewing machine in trade for a newer model with lifetime guarantee, and a request for a wagon or vehicle space to carry 2 or 3 passengers. Contact Red 70.
The Roorda reunion is set for Tuesday afternoon August 8 at the Swimming Pool Park. Committee member Shane Di Ties 2 Ave. is auctioneer, with Beerends assisting.
Mr and Mrs Ervin Roorda express gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for kind words prayers and support during illness and after the loss of their loved one The family appreciates cards flowers and memorial gifts and asks for continued prayers.
July events at the Home for the Age include the 79th birthday of Peter De Heus, a new resident Henrietta Van Maren admitted July 28, and the 73rd birthday of John Vander noted July 29. Visits and calls among families populate the community, with several residents improving or declining as noted.
Iowa State College extension engineer Harold Beaty warns homeowners to use minimum septic tank capacities to fit family size. Guidelines require 500 gallon minimum for up to six people, 1500 gallons for eight people, and 900 gallons for ten in five bedroom homes.
Infant Gary Tee Van Hemert, son of Marion L and Johanna Van Hemert, born July, died from cerebral hemorrhage before reaching his earthly home. Survived by parents and brothers Lloyd, Jean, and Johnnie. grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Van Kalkeren and Mrs. Grace Van Uemert. Graveside rites held July 18 at Oakwood Cemetery. Family thanks relatives for condolences and flowers.
Emmet Awtry 77 died at his brother Ollie Awtry’s home near Eddyville Town on July 31, 1950. Funeral services were held August 2 at 1 30 pm from the Garden Chapel with burial in Lynnville Cemetery. A fuller life sketch will appear in the Chronicle’s next issue.
Mrs Ira Zwank aged 70 died at her Reasner home Wednesday afternoon July 26 1950 after a short illness. She was born Edna Florence Winters June 30 1880 in Ma haska County and moved to Gales in 1833 with her parents. She married Ira Zwank on March 18 1900. Survivors include her husband a sister Mrs Harmon Zwank of
Reasnor obituary notes two brothers Porter Winters of Brooklyn and Ollie Winters of Knoxville Iowa, plus nieces nephews and many relatives. She is survived by parents and three sisters Mlen Graffis Arthur Wheeler and Irwin Austin preceded in death. Funeral at the Reasnor Methodist Church Saturday at two burial Hewitt Cemetery near Galesburg with pallbearers and music by a local quartet.
A long list details residents vacationing in West Bend Niagara Cave Wisconsin Dells Montana Mille Lacs Colorado and Michigan and visiting relatives. It notes work shifts and recent illnesses surgeries plus several distributor visits and a large order of Pella window coverings for religious and educational institutions in multiple states.
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