Local News Highlights From Pella and Surrounding Area
Local notes report births at Mahaska hospital including a son born August 16 to Mr and Mrs H Thom arson of Pella and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Chester Zickel of Galesburg. Numerous visits and trips are noted among residents including Vander Linden Van Zante and Beattie families. A vacation jaunt to Ontario Canada and Niagara Falls is listed for several locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ‘Thomarsen
Pella
Mahaska Hospital
Edison
John Roorda
Harvey Davis
Chester Zickel
Galesburg
T. Liggett
Lawrence
Colorle
Prof. Liggett
Denver
MC. A
Granby
Rio
Dover
Roc Mountain National Park
Blick Hills
South Dakota
A. Dykstra
Beacon
Machaiska Hospital
Shoes Come For Your Shoes In Holland Story
In Holland shoemakers collect, repair, and return shoes, a human interest note featuring Mrs. Henry Roeffel of Pella and her shoemaker relatives. Aaron Doorheim and son Cornelius run a shop, with four of Doorheim's sons also in the trade. The piece contrasts Dutch and American practices and mentions a Class A diploma for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira
Henry Roeffel
Holland
Liberty Street
Pella
Aaron Doorheim
Core Inclius Doorheim
Aaron Doorhein
Cornelius
Doc de Koning
Bent Cobbler
Rome
Des Moines visitors and local visits reported
Mrs Henry Hackett and Miss Ruth Van Zee visited Des Moines. Harold Cloar Jr and Charles Mursen of Musk arrived to visit aunt Hattie Van Cleave. Arthur Hennink, Central college graduate, touring Western Theological seminary in Holland Mich. Dr LH Verploeg of Denver visiting his mother and relatives. Golf formerly of Pella now in Merida, Mexico. Local families host visiting relatives from Des Moines, Chicago, Idaho and Davenport. Excavation for John Wittenberg residence underway west of Pella near new post office. Virginia Van Gorp celebrated 18th birthday with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis
Dora Hynes
Valley Dunetion
D. Hynes
P. Lubberden
Jes Moines
Gove Hackett
Dex Moines
West Park
Bessie Brooks
Misa Lis Brooks
Fremont
D. C. Thomas
Cedar
Sam Harold Cloar Jr
Charles Mur
Musk
Hattie van Cleave
Arthur Hennink
Central College
Western ‘Theological Seminary
Holland, Mich
Hetty Bennink
John Hollebrands
Kathleen
Abr. Verploegh
LH Verploeg
Denver
Rein¢ Hell
Deve Golf
Pella
Ape
Merida
Yucatan
Mexico
Harold Neifert
Herbert Klaaren
B. Blommera
W. C. Ver Ploeg
Omaha
Nebraskan
Frank Stonaker
Bedford
Ind
Mradna Dunkin
Joe Vande Kieft
Minnesota
Gareth Paul Vande Kieft
Tracy
Albert Wanders
Mildred
Arlene
Viola
Donald
John Wittenberg
Pallas
F Aniahad
Virginia van. Gorp
Safety at filling stations during refueling
Guidance on conduct while refueling to prevent fires. Do not smoke or allow smoking nearby. Keep flames away from fuels, avoid ignition sources, and ensure vapors are not drawn toward ignition points. Follow posted station rules and use caution with vehicles and equipment to prevent fires and inhalation hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan
Mrs Scholte Proposes Tulip Festival Plans and Stage Sings
Mrs Nora Scholte suggests a Tulip Festival plan featuring a canteen at the celebration with dinners and short orders run by different churches. She also proposes paying young performers $2 for street singing and dancing to boost participation and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Scholte
Scholte
Mia
Forty-Five Die on Town Highways in June
A state motor vehicle department summary shows forty five highway deaths in June, up from 43 last year. The report records 865 injuries across 962 accidents involving 1401 vehicles, with daylight more dangerous but the 9 to 10 p.m. peak hour. Sunday sees the most accidents, followed by Tuesday and other days, highlighting ongoing highway risks and a note questioning action on hay fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Motor Vehicle Department
Celebrations Mark Fella Settlement Anniversary in City of Refuge
Local justice of the peace R Vander Plaey notes another anniversary event in Fella near the Seholte Run, celebrating the settlement founded by Hollander Holla with a special train from Orange City that drew over 500 attendees. The 50th anniversary was planned to honor aging early settlers, with memories of IK7 and prior celebrations, badges preserved by Mrs Sadier Vander Hoeh, and financial anecdotes tied to a 15 cent money order and Uncle Sam covering early costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
R Vander Plaey
Holla
Tkrt
Seholte
Vander Plavy
Vander Plang
Orange City
Vander Hoog
Holland
Sadier
Vander Hoeh
Grand Rapids
Mich
School Buses Conform to New Town Law Rules
New town motor vehicle code effective July 4 imposes school bus standards via Iowa State Safety Council. Buses must be lemon yellow with black fenders, single entry at front right, rear emergency door, ample windows and roof vents, and heating via hot water radiator or hot air system with safety features. Each pupil must have a comfortable seat, fuel lines external, and front rear bumpers bolted to the chassis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Safety Council
Beast
Inn
Why He Was Short After Postal Money Order Incident
Daryl Gardner recalls a July 3 Humeston money order purchase and a past problem when a money order he received from the same office was damaged. He described his father sending a pocket money order to France with his detachment, which was torn off the outer portion when opened, causing the loss of value or security features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
France
Daryl
Sam
Humeston New Ern
Humeston
Daryl Gardner
The Book Shop Seeks Mihaska Co Schools Sale
Mihaska County rural section hosts a school book sale offering a complete line of new texts and workbooks plus a wide range of school supplies. The Book Shop promotes convenient purchasing for teachers and students in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mihaska Co
Sehonla
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Otley
Leona Wittenburg
Springfield
Tauro
Ada Vander Schanf
Clara van Zante
Davenport Clinic
Will T van Zante
N. Vander Linden
Vander Voeg
Minneapolis
Minn
Enos Heeren
Vhealand, Mich
Erma van Nimwegen
German Valley
G. J. Razenbost
Turlla, Claries
Mary Lee
Lansing
Tunis Plette
Nick Aalbers
Eoward
Murekens
Abon
Eent Char Atner
Mestan Wae
Prepara Central
Pater Haksbergen
Childre Trace
Harotor
Ontario
Canada
Niagara
Mes
Paul Langstrant
Yester
Hazel Street
Albert
Wilbur
John Ver Heul
Pete de Be
Cheyenne
Wyo
Colo
American Federation of Reformed Young Men's Societies
M. Danni
Des Moines
Thee le Cocq
Son Dickey
Henri Tietlen
Lindsay
Calif
Henry Hospe
Hue
Tommy
Chicne
Rday
Teo
A. G. van Zante
Phyllis Jane
Kabaronzon, Mich
Gyshert van Zante
Henry van Dostrum
Chester Fickle
Gee
Rowe Anna
Fickle
Wax
Alice Brreuklanders
Dorothy Jean Schakel
Mea
CC. Hreuklander
Topeka
Kansas
Fred Stevklander
Oskalonsa
Cornie Breuklander
Lawrence Fennema
Benton, Ftown
Nick Menninga
Tania Ver Meer
Art Rus
Tudor Ver Meer
Paul van Kanten
Colorado
Wallales
Cornie Breoklander
John Breoklander
Lane Sehakel
Minerva Jane
Violet
Dane Schakel
Nellie Schakel
Broadway
Aert J. Schakel
George B. Shields
T Prka
Lee
Clifford Dedong
Rock Island, I
John Terlouw
Wynona Vander Linden
Mercy Hos
Luke Vander Linden
Guy
Pella Monnlay
Wynonna
E.W. Edwards
Liftle
Richard Hewitt
Oskaloosa
Mrs. Dick Ver Dught
Francih
John Highland
Fairmont
Durkiey
Elizabeth Welch
D. P. Lankelma
Peter
Cleveland
Ohio
Mra. i. A. Awtry
Goodrich Silvertowns
Goodrich
Yan Houweling Auto Co
South Woods
T. B
Guernsey
South Woods Dairy
Gosselink & Vogelaar
Pella, Iowa
Parker Pen Co
Aarderooper
Tae
Harmacy A
Cornelis Nieboren
H. Roeffel
Henry Hackett
Ruth van Zee
Helen Dixon
Katherine Lautenbach
Phyllis
Arlene Ver Ploog
Davenport
Wednesda
Mr. and
W. Dunkel
WL. P. van Gorp
Peoria
Ill
Rey
Lester Pease
Kenneth
Essie
Sune of Health
Doans
City OF Refuge
R. Vander Plaeg
Short
Suede
Mahaska
Vander Linden
DR. R. M. Martin
Washington Street
Prieni
Yours Sincerely
M, Martin
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