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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1947

Page

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Locals report travel and hospital news in area

Mr and Mrs Jacob Van Wyk recently returned from a plane trip to Denver Montana Washington state and California hosted by Western Air Lines the trip won by their daughter Marjorie Van Wyk hostess on Western planes. Mrs Darrell De Bruyn of Galesburg area admitted to Mahaska Hospital December 4 for major surgery. Mrs Andrew Van Zante dismissed from Mahaska Friday after surgery. Farmers Exchange features a Bethlehem and stable window display. Ruth Tysseling set up the display. The Ideal Pharmacy presents old utensils used by pioneer pharmacists. John Bowalda family bought a car to replace the Hudson wrecked near Ruizdo New Mexico. They moved trailer to Phoenix Arizona. Miss Une Allen teacher at New Virginia IA spent weekend with parents Leonard and Mrs. Allen. Fay Van Roekel to spend first half of winter quarter at Iowa State College in one of five home economics houses. Mrs Joe Nunnikhoven went to Southern California December 1 to spend winter with sons Floyd and Freda Mathes. Mrs Arthur Klein visited Chicago to see son-in-law and daughter Reverend and Mrs Harold Schut and meet new baby boy.

Jacob van Wyk Minneapolis Denver Montana Washington State California Western Air Lines Marjorie van Wyk Western Airlines Darrell de Bruyn Galesburg Mahaska Hospital Andrew van Zante Mhaska Farmers Exchange Bethlehem Ruth ‘Tysseling Ideal Pharmacy Ames Fay van Roekel Louis A. van Roekel Iowa State College

Local hospital notes and regional updates in Mahaska county

Mrs. Charles Pope leaves Ma haska Hospital Oskaloosa after surgery. Cecil Terpstra also discharged the same day. Ed Van Zante recovering after a cold and a sethick. Tunis Van Dyke aged 77 falls and breaks a hip, later satisfactory at Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Gordon f her of the Cent faculty and others visit Mahaska Hospital. Route 6 residents welcome a baby boy born Saturday December 6 at Mahaska Hospital. Marginal notes include Bellevue Nebraska spinal operation, Ottawa University student Who's Who inclusion, and Northwestern Junior College choir engagements broadcast on KWOA and KSCJ stations.

Charles Pope Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa Cecil Terpstra W. C. Ver Ploeg Gary Vogelaat Ed van Zante van Zante Notment Tunis van Dyke Mercy Hospital Oskalossi and Indell Gordon Cent Orange Iown Bob Myrtle Evers Northwestern Junior College College Midwest KWOA Worthington Minnesota Northwestern College Hour Northwestern American Reformed Church of Worthington The Reformed Churches of the Northwest KSCJ K. C Sioux City

Marion County Receives State Aid For Public Schools

Marion County public schools will shortly receive about 25 863 in state aid authorized in last session. An additional allotment will follow once the exact total and distribution to 453 schools are determined. The initial aid equals 60.58 percent of each district claim, with Marion County allotted about 863.70. The article also notes advice on pond fish farming and pasture fencing, reflecting local agricultural discussion.

Marion County State Superintendent of Public Instruction Resistat Chavns

Conservation Ponds Need Care Says Technician

Marion County soil district consultant Harlan S. Chandler told Knoxville Rotarians last week that properly sized ponds yield hundreds of pounds of fish yearly. He advised ponds over half an acre, ideally an acre, stocked with bluegill and bass in a 10 to 1 ratio, and monitored for algae and feeding conditions to ensure healthy growth.

Harlan S. Chandler Marion County Soil District Star Knoxville Chandler Mr. Chandler Main County Marion County

Birthday Remembrance At Home For The Aged

On December 2 the Home observed George De Boer turning 89. Numerous residents and families visited Miss Mary Brand and other elders, with several reporting heart trouble, including Mrs M Van Gorp.

George de Boer

Record Time to Build Battleship Outpaced Town Construction

The record time for building a battleship ran 34 percent faster than the duration needed to construct the USS Town.

Racketeer insulation salesmen threaten homeowners in Iowa

Mahaska County Sheriff Dwight Mateer warns of a racket in the northern part of Iowa where high powered salesmen pressure homeowners to buy insulation by threatening government shutoffs. Homeowners are urged not to surrender to threats and to notify authorities if salesmen pressure them.

Towa Sherif Dwight Mateer Mahaska County Oskaloos Press-Tribune Imuke Ship

Town sheriffs warn on insulation racketeers targeting homes

Town sheriffs are alerted to a racket where suspects pressure homeowners to insulate or remodel against their will. Authorities urge residents to verify legitimate service offers and report suspicious solicitations to police.

Accolade Scroll Sent to Next of Kin in Military Losses

In American military practice an accolade is a scroll signed by the President and sent to the next of kin of all service members who die in the line of duty.

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