Memory Book From Pella Inspires Chicago Letter Writer
Walter Miller Ross recalls Pella Iowa’s 1847 to 1947 history and family memories. He reflects on boyhood events, musical roots, and his wartime service while praising the Pella environment and sharing a Chicago church program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ross
Chicago
Pellacome
Ssier
Geo Ne Mo
Aisie
Dennis
Walter
Pella
Ida
Nettie
Pennsylvania
Dominie
Hendrik Pieter Scholte
Mareah
Walter Miller Ross
Ellis Ave
Ross
Ingleside Ave. Methodist Church of Chicago
Marion County 1948 Budget Proposed at $765000 Hearing Set
The Marion county budget for 1948 is proposed at 765262 dollars with a September 2 hearing at the courthouse at 10 a.m. Estimated taxes per thousand dollars of assessed value run 15.144 in towns and 21.519 in townships, with an expected 114076 from non tax income and 603119 to be raised by taxation. Main allocations include General fund 112883, Court 17774, Poor 54180, State institution 50000, County insane 17850, County school 65000, Soldiers relief 11226, County bonds 35000, Emergency 25000, Fairgrounds 2000, Memorial building 7000, County assessor 24350, Board of education 10700, Secondary roads 349900, Coast or maint 40900. Expenditures for 1945 and 1946 were 490835 and 595591 respectively.
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Marion County Board of Supervisors
Board of Education
Knoxville Journal
Man Recovers From UV Ray Burns At Indianola Fridge
Frank Shannon suffered eye burns from ultraviolet light while cleaning a large refrigerator. He spent hours defrosting the box and did not realize the light’s proximity. He could not see for about a day but is improving now.
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Indianola
Frank Shannon
Rolscreenings Notes and Local Weddings and Trips
Louise Vander Meide away from machine shop this week. Her son Earl and Des Moines family visiting. Dorothy Van Veen now full time in order dept. Bob Wallace ill with tonsillitis. Maria Grandia sick with cold. Hattie Van Woert started at headers table. Peter and Clarence Midema began in machine shop. Elizabeth Lautenbach left for week in Colorado. Vera and Pete Herman vacationing in region. Vera in order dept. Etta Ver Meer vacationing at Clear Lake with husband Earl. Betty Jo Vande Geest stays home on vacation. Phyllis Van Ee married Dale Den Hartog at end of week. Shipping dept picnic at West Market Park. Curt Johnson and Minneapolis group visiting plant. Jack Boatsma back from Maine vacation. Business visitors cheerfully optimistic.
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Louise Vander Meide
Earl
Des Moines
Dorothy van Veen
Bob Wallace
Maria Grandia
Hattie van Woert
Peter
Clarence Midema
Elizabeth Lautenbach
Colorado
Vera
Pete Herman
Etta Ver Meer
Clear Lake
Betty Jo Vande Geest
Phyllis van Ee
Central College
Dale den Hartog
New Sharon
Iowa
Shipping Department
West Market Park
Curt Johnson
Rolscreen
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Office chatter on air conditioning and comfort
In a casual exchange they discuss the cool indoor air and pleasant temperature inside the office contrasted with the hotter outdoors. They share a positive impression of air conditioning as a wonderful comfort.
Open Season on Squirrel and Rabbit Dates Released
The Conservation Commission announced open seasons for squirrels and rabbits starting September 1. Rabbits run until February 29 with a daily bag of ten and no possession limit. squirrels run until November 20 with a daily bag of six and a twelve possession limit. The seasons extend under state law. quail and pheasant dates to be announced after fall censuses.
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the Conservation Commission
Commission
Fifty-second General Assembly
The
Conservation Commission
Marion County Board Proceedings Bridge Repairs July 21 1946
The Marion County Board approves emergency repairs under the 1946 code for bridges damaged by floods. It lists Wren Cemetery Bridge and others, assigns township boundaries and anticipated costs, and names officials and contractors involved in repairs and furnishing materials.
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Witereas
Magne
Eve ‘Washind
Wied Sater
Wren
Tirtge
Teter Creek
Wetleen Raweyilde
Union Frown Hive
Alin
Marion County Roart of Supervisors
Alvers
Marion County
Aeapean
Wren Cemetery Bridge
Herwron
Nlcanne
Tinen Union Township
Knoxville
Nenahith
Fragmentary note on court house auditors and officials
A damaged OCR fragment mentions an auditor and officials tied to a court house, plus references to locations abbreviated as AL TX MAT and names that appear garbled. The readable parts suggest a legal or municipal context without clear actions or dates.
Motion by Vernon Seconded by Kiswen Ayes
Vernon and Kiswen vote yes in a terse record. Names listed Vernon Roganed Naya appear as participants while the motion is noted as approved or carried. The snippet provides a brief governance moment with two affirmative votes and unspecified agendas.
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Vernon
Kiswen
Vernon Siegen
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Voice of
Haven
Father
Cor
D. S. Huber
Alfie
Denver
Holland
Mich
Lucy Huber
Rock Island
R. R
Pullman Singers
Harvest Time
Jack Boatsma
Jack
Maine
New Holland Theatre
Oldtimer
Barry Fitzgerald
Ray Milland
Barbara Stanwyck
California
Proceedings OF County Board
Assort
Knoeville, Pella
Uridgene
ENON
Welle Hehe
Atle
Mognard
Clainin Vere Atlowor
Apps P
Tudor & Baily
Hrann
Arie
Togaard Meal
Black
Elect
Henatre de
Tiny TH. Trenaman
Hanes
CON & Qty
Jens
Ooseros Ee
Tom Hudson
Clayton Koonce
Kersberzen & Co
Klein
Jake
Clyde Lane
Wrk
Erthae
Faith
Ulrich Motor Co
Ulrich Motor Company
Oi Company
Phillips Research
Phillips 66
Phillips
Oklahoma
Phillips Petroleum CO
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Grootveld Oil Co
Pella, Iowa
Bon Ami
Co-op
Swift
Mason Cement
Portland
Farmers Union
SEY Yard
L. C. Curry
Phoen
Cornie Vanden Baard
Arizona
By Air Express
Jasper de Raad
Charles Dykhuis
Oil Association
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