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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1952
Page
11
Vernon Van der Leest returns home on a 80 day furlough after a month in Korea and will report September 14 to Ht Custer Michigan for further assignment. A stream of local events follows from Yellowstone Park trips to weddings, anniversaries, youth conferences, and family gatherings across Sully and nearby towns.
Community updates from Peoria feature church events and member moves. Mr. Herman Hoekstra preached his last sermon. Mrs. Connie Vander Linden joined in full communion. Laverne and Beverly Dahm relocated to nearby churches. Families and students share visits, trips, and local engagements across Ottumwa, Pella, and nearby towns. Nineteen items mention weddings, hospital stays, and social gatherings, with a Sunday evening youth party led by Herman Hoekstra considered a success.
Three Fair thrill days announced feature more than twenty stunt acts over August 26 and 31. A daring program includes head on crashes rolls dives and leap for life staged by a large team of U S and Canadian stunt performers.
Ruth Ann Vander Linden visited Judith Ann De Jong in Pella while Marvin Roozenboom hauled cream for Bert Swank. A Fler ing Estate farm north of Peoria sold at public auction to Weibe De Vries. Many attended Mission Fest at Market Park in Pella as rains refreshed crops. Van der Molen and Groenenboom reunions were held in Newton and near Oskaloosa. Delores Roose underwent major kidney surgery in Mahaska Hospital. Clergy mix up led to extra service for Rev Paul Boertje. De Jong family visits, zoo trip, and remodeling at Blom home noted. Richland Auto Shop closed during Henry Bosveld's vacation.
The record lists Sunday and Tuesday dinners hosted by multiple residents including Mr. and Mrs. Pat Metcalf, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell De Bruyn, and others. Attendees include Roy Ritter, Hattie Carpenter, John De Cook, Connie Slycord, Francis Wheeler, and Louis Scheel funeral participants. The Methodist Circle met with Mrs. Bud Breen presiding, distributing birthday cards to Anna Ramer, and packing clothing for overseas delivery, with a tray lunch served by Mrs. Curtis Dearinger.
A long list of Sunday and weekend visits spans Clear Lake Glencoe and Galesburg with relatives including Mr and Mrs F C De Bruyn Mrs J Edward Moore Dee Ann and Billie from Glencoe plus others from Sully Brooklyn and Monroe. The Ritter family learns of the birth of a baby daughter Penny Sue to Mr and Mrs Robert Cram of Alexandria Virginia.
Iowa State College extension expert Norval Wardle warns that wet second cut hay can heat, risking fire. Look for burning odor vapor or warm spots, test with a steel rod and thermometer, and remove hay if temperatures exceed 180 degrees. Have help, dry ice can aid removal, and call the fire department for standby.
Mrs. Harry Avery announces land in Des Moines has been secured for a twofold Easter Seal Center. A $500,000 Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Center will serve children and adults, funded by a land donation from Mrs. C. A. Youngerman and the late Dave Hemm. Louis Kurtz leads plans, stressing expanded facilities and retraining for handicapped residents of Iowa.
Marion County farmers weigh a cattle feeding plan as corn looks good and fields stay green The proposal calls buying plain steers to pasture stubble then clean corn fields after harvest finishing with 16 to 20 bushels of corn for late winter market Frances A Kutish extension farm economist at Town State College estimates cattle may bring about 26 cents per pound in winter The main risk is the cattle cycle with herd growth adding about 6 million head this year bringing total near 93 million head
The piece analyzes cattle numbers and slaughter risks for 1953, arguing hold numbers steady could push beef slaughter 16 to 20 percent and threaten the market. It suggests feeder cattle profits if supply remains controlled and notes weather and unknowns as factors. Hog markets face labor troubles and VE disease embargoes, urging farmers to shop outlets for best prices.
John Vonel six year old from Bancroft sustained an eye injury while playing. Condition worsened, leading doctors to operate. Physicians say the eye cannot be saved and sight will be lost.
At Williamsburg Mrs Anna Alt is the oldest Rock Island pensioner. She began railroad work in 1881 as a telegrapher at Homestead and retired in 1932 after 51 years. She will be 90 in January.
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