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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1944
Page
7
Society notes list a past president entertained at Nesbit home with a social evening, light supper, and retirements. The piece references a social gathering and the host atmosphere in a small community.
An elderly California resident formerly of Pella celebrated her 96th birthday. The narrative recalls her birth in Booria Ub, family ties to Des Moines, Pella, and Pasadena, and her long life in Atlant Ga. It notes her resilience after a hip fracture two years prior and her ongoing care.
General A A Vandergrift, Commandant of the Marine Corps, says bravery alone does not win battles and urges youths nearing military age to return to high school this fall. He argues education builds a sound mind in a sound body and that service to the nation begins in school.
Obituary notes the death of G2 Riessen and mentions Bellis Fowa and others in a late May to August sequence. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 am from Van Dyk Funeral Home, with interment at Oakwood. The record lists survivors including sisters and brothers, and references Eddyville, Peres, Pella, and Har, with several family names and connections.
The Klein family thanks friends and relatives for support after the death of John G. Klein. They express gratitude for expressions of sympathy and tokens of respect received during this difficult time from those who attended services and extended condolences.
James Visser, son of Gerrit Visser and Mary Magdalena Sehiphorn, died on August 11 on a farm near Pella Iowa after a long illness at 62. He married Gertrude Vander Linden on May 12, leaving a wife, one brother June of Carnarvon Iowa, and two sisters Mrs Mary Deichunmer of Leyton and Mrs Gertrude Laschuit of Pella, plus many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Cooperative Funeral Home with A. Haverkamp in charge, and interment followed at Oak Wood Cemetery.
We thank friends and neighbors for aid during the illness of our husband and brother James Visser and after his death. Our appreciation to Rev AL Haverk for comfort and to the Rolse employees for service. Sincerely, Mrs true Visser John Visser Mrs Mary De Hanmer Mrs Gertrude vassebuit
John Fonkert, 67, died Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Sheldon after a 24 hour illness of lobar pneumonia. Born in Pella in 1877, he moved to Sioux County with his parents and married Kii Zorgdrazer in 1903. Surviving are his wife, seven grandchildren, and several children and siblings. Interment was in Newkirk. service held with Rev. Roetman.
Jacob Gerrit Maasdam born February 14, 1871 in Pella Iowa died July 15 in Fairfield after a heart ailment. He married Catherine Wagaman of Pella who died October 17 1951 and later Anne Taylor Wagner of Burlington. Survived by four children William Marie Eli neth and Fred, twin granddaughters Kathryn Maasdam and Kathleen Mausdam Stout and Mary E. Mausdam. Siblings include Rebecca Vander Wilt Wormhoudt and others. stepdaughter Mrs John Aus survives. He moved from Pella to Jefferson County in 1906, lived on Crawford farm then J D Jones farm south of Fairfield. He was a member of the firm of
The community reports numerous visitors and gatherings including farm sales, reunions, and horse shows. Families from here and nearby towns attended events at Roy Vandergo on Tuesday and the Piety Saddle Horse Show roadside layover. Local residents visit kin in towns like Knoxville and Sully, with several members of Van Doorninck, Vriezelaar, and Van Kooten families noted.
Mr and Mrs G Rooy travel to Hingis and Indiana to visit brothers. Bvt and Mrs Richard Drost announce a son born July 10 at the ska hospital. Friday August 18 plans noted for Kooten Sr.
An Iowa study notes orphans lack money sense due to limited handling of funds. Exposure to family budgeting clarifies spending limits and an allowance helps teach prudent control, aiding future adult money management. The Iowa Child Welfare Research Station emphasizes early financial literacy as key.
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Department of Agriculture notes some settling of solids in home canned tomato juice. Cod coming reduces separation. Overripe tomatoes should not be canned. Proper heat is crucial. Straining through a fine sieve removes solids but also some food value.
For months readers wonder why a nation that produces half the world cotton faces fabric shortages. The Gar rison Magazine editor Flint Garrison offers an explanation and forecast. The publisher vows to secure adequate merchandise and hopes to resume normal service soon.
Analyzing wartime cotton textiles outlook amid war in Europe. If fighting ends soon, army demands drop, releasing vast capacity and easing civilian shortages. if not, shortages could deepen. Current War Production Board limits complicate distribution, delaying relief and widening gaps in staple goods for households.
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