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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1942
Page
3
A fragmented reader note expresses gratitude and references a house or home theme. The legible portions show garbled words and partial phrases, offering little concrete event or names to identify a clear news angle.
The readable text shows scattered names and phrases with many errors. Key entities are unclear and no coherent event or date stands out. The fragmentary lines include names like Bertie and Ms fob amid unrelated words, lacking a clear reportable action or outcome.
A transcriptioned clipping reports a speech where the Dutch Queen addressed United States lawmakers. The piece notes formal remarks touching on national concerns and bilateral relations, with emphasis on duty and mutual interests.
The August state quota is set at 18 015 341 with national total of 815 000 000. The Jonas State Administrator reduced county pledges by 4 765 341 to cover past deficits, planning to offset shortfalls with seasonal crop sales and annual purchases. Future months will adjust quotas by monthly surpluses or deficits, based on cumulative performance.
Vague OCR fragment hints at changes in travel habits and patterns among urban travelers, mentioning well necktie, mend work, and refined people. No clear events, dates, or names are discernible.
The article discusses preparations for next season including leases, tenant and owner dynamics, and risk stability. It notes tenants and owners view tenure as a path to stability and better fertility with fewer chemicals, while detailing county formation data, price shifts, and seeding margins affecting producers and dairy operations.
DuPont produces specialized coatings for military use including armor and aircraft finishes. The oils and pigments are developed in six research facilities to meet camouflage and weathering demands. Much of the war effort paint is formulated to resist detection and protect vehicles, ships, and equipment.
Leslie M. Cactor of the Jow and Live stock Reporting Service notes the price index for all products at 172 percent of the base, up from June 15 and the year’s prior peak. Meat animal and poultry gains drive the rise while most other grains soften and dairy holds steady. Hog prices hit 12.90, matching April’s peak.
Voice of the Public in The Chron urges Aust Cth readers to live by Christian standards, warning youth and adults about staying off the streets at late hours on Saturdays and Sabbath days. It emphasizes accountability to Jesus and seeks repentance, citing final judgment. Adam Hasselman.
Numerous residents and families visit the Home for the Aged in a day of calls and conversations. Several pairs and families from Holland Michigan Denver Peoria Sully and Osceola visit, and a telephone notice reports the passing of John Griffiom at Spring fig Lapultals.
Agricultural bulletin urges immediate weed control citing plan to remove mustard and other dominant species. Notes risks from weeds spreading via seeds, recommends mowing, nutrients, and herbicides. highlights contamination concerns and need for year long preventive measures.
The United States Civil Service announces an urgent need for skilled workers at Pearl Harbor Navy Yard. Openings include aircraft mechanics, machinists, blacksmiths, boilermakers, electricians, carpenters, patternmakers, and more. Salaries up to $4,000 per year with transportation paid. overtime paid. U.S. citizens at least 18, must not have passed birthday. Details from U.S. Secret Service Examiners or Eighth U.S. Civil Service District, Paul, Minnesota.
In hot weather hourly watering is essential to prevent overheating. A pail or several quarts, plus liberal salt, helps maintain weight. Feed should be 75 percent oats, 25 percent corn to avoid weight loss. Pasture work should pause until fall. Signs of overheating include slowed movement, pale sweating, rapid breathing, red nostrils, watery eyes, and high temperature. Unhitch, shade, rinse legs and mouths, apply ice to the head, call a veterinarian if needed. Conditions favor alfalfa this August for next year’s crop.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a probate style sale of the Van Haters property tied to a Geren the Shot case, listing hearing in the Marion Carnie court and dates in August. It mentions debts, coveyance, and a trustee’s sale with names such as Neri Ro Maye and Abe De Yowarie Zwart Wise.
Notice is hereby given that the Clerk of the District Court of Iowa County Town Iowa has an instrument purporting to be the last will of Henry Van Oostrum deceased. It is set for hearing on August in 191 Java to prove validity. Objections must be filed before the stated hearing with Clerk Rey Weddle.
Notice from Knoxville Iowa dated July 28 1942 announces probate of a will in the District Court of Marion County Iowa. It states an instrument is filed purporting to be the last will and testament of Vanderpet and invites any objections to be filed before a specified hour. Signed by J Res Weddle Clerk.
In Marion County Iowa the district court records the estate of Govert Ee Valkert and a report and accounting of the personal representative. Notice of time and hearing for approval of the account and for possible sale of estate assets is forthcoming to involved parties.
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