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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1949
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text shows locals discussing unclear basketball or farming figures with references to revenues per acre and odd phrases. Names, dates, or concrete events are unreadable, leaving an incomprehensible snapshot of a local item.
The record notes the burial of Arie de Heus at Herr Reformed Chapel in Pella after a service held August 24, 1649. Flor Van Weelde Wynbere and Toorn were listed among attendees with burial in a nearby cemetery.
Nellie De Geus Kovert, daughter of Cornelius De Geus and Nellie Van Viet, died February 1 at her children’s home near Oskaloosa after illness. She married Henry Kovert on March 1 1890 and had three brothers and several relatives. Funeral services were held August 18, 1949, at Van Dyk Funeral Home and First Reformed Church, with interment at Grace Land Cemetery. The family thanks friends and neighbors for support after her death.
The message expresses gratitude from the family of Mrs. Marie Setterlands and Mrs. Niville for sympathy and flowers after a loss on August 23 1949. It notes services at the home of Mr Hal and others and thanks those who offered condolences.
Lewis van Ber Molen died at his home in Pell Town area at age 23 after a long illness. Survived by wife Katie Nieuwsma and children Anna Bernard Hilda Rachel Cathryn Lawrence Pauling, five grandchildren, five sisters and two brothers. He was born March 26, 19xx near Pell Town to der Molen and Griet us, and joined Peoria Christian Reformed Church then later Second Christian Reformed Church.
Fragmentary message thanks Wei and Molen and mentions sending a token and restoring the family.
In a puzzling incident in Wapello family washing caused a pair of overalls to explode with water and a small torpedo like device was found. The report notes questions about cralls in Mr. fine and mentions an 18 year old involved in the discussion.
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