Local notes on births births and visits in Pella area
Mrs James Vander Waal left the Mahaska hospital after surgery and other locals report births and dismissals including Vernon Keith born to Thelma De Witt and Marien Groenendsyk. Several residents were noted visiting relatives and traveling to St Louis and Las Vegas with comments on Highlands University summer enrollment and guest lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Vander Waal
Mahaska Ho
Romp
Jone Kwenn
Mercy Hospital
Ocka
Jonsa
Gertrude Jansen
Sioux Center
Iowa
Christian School
Hanford
California
H. Vandermeule
Marien Groenendsk
Rove Hill
Michaska Hospital
Thelma de Witt
George Wilson
Ork
KE. AL Roorda
C. Groenendyk
Ceighton
Vernon Kieth
William Vander Lugt
Thigghlands
Burmanf Grinnell Colley
Highlands
Vander Lust
Pella
Augst
Common Sense Rules for Polio Epidemics
Practical guidance to reduce polio spread including hand hygiene, avoiding crowds and polluted water, limiting travel to affected areas, canceling gatherings, rest for children, and consulting physicians. Advises against DDT as a polio preventive and notes theatre pool closures have limited effect if children roam freely. Emphasizes recognizing fever, neck stiffness, and throat symptoms and relying on local doctors for treatment decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinavine
Meath
Eden
Tyne
Chile
Claldren
Diver Bomber Rolly Duncan Injured by Bee Attack
Morley farmer Rolly Duncan, who also grows fruit parcels, sustained injuries after a bumble bee attacked him while he was climbing a pole. He lost his glasses and the climbing spike damaged his leg, leaving him on crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolly Duncan
Morley
Mr. Duncan
Musings Of the Town Crier
A reflective, informal reminiscence describes a camping trip with tents, canned food, and simple meals. The narrator recalls crossing a river, sleeping in a tent, and traveling with friends while noting casual sightings and shared humor. The piece blends memory with light anecdotes and a sense of carefree time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohut
Widow's Raffle Proposal Sparks Candid Exchange
Rudy Uirieh and Ralph De Cook debate a raffle to aid a poor widow. De Cook questions feasibility while Uirieh proposes a chance to help, highlighting a charitable gesture amid skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Uirieh
Ralph de Cook
Les
Bowen
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Accals
Richard Wendell
Mahaka Hospital
Heney Sant Sae
Clinton
Fred Viet
Ted
Oftaloe
Fedd
Computa
Kinur
Kile Wilkinson
Morrison
Uliners
Willan Tadent
Central Cotlege
Annville
Kennedy
Robert” Heerema
Fred Whalley
Tny
Genie Browning
Wandhine
Herbert Browning
Ma Thome St
Sanday
City
He Inni
Margaret Hummer
Panl Rearda
Mercy Wepital Oskalona
John Vande Veurt
Vthe Maisie Hospital
Chieasen
Frank Cone
Sion Y Dodate
Pellsro
Stanley Beertie
Maha Dar
Patal
Aatia
Vivian Weinather
Ealler
Paardekeeper Day. They Had Jlt Returned Tye
South Dakota
A. P. van Nimen Y van Roekel
Marion Steenhoek
Anthony Bokhoven
St. Louis
Menorris
Cardinals
M. Vander Linden
Colorado
DR. B. L. Flikkema Optometrist
Lowe
Pella Construction CO
Milledge
Pella Construction Company
Yellowstone Park
Baltimore
ZOTOX
de Jong Seed
van der Veer Construction Co
Jake van der Veer
RAND
PBOYS
Rome
Evelyn Berger
Imana
Brom Feed Store
Ione
FORD
Thensa
Timate
New York Fashion Academy
Ulrich Motor Co
Fashion Academy
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