Local People Sing In Touching Valley Of Shadow Moment
The fragment notes a moving rendition by local residents as they sing in a moment described as touching and somber, with residents reflecting on hardship and faith amid difficult times.
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
4
The fragment notes a moving rendition by local residents as they sing in a moment described as touching and somber, with residents reflecting on hardship and faith amid difficult times.
Ruth Goad Van Ness, 23, died suddenly at home in Oskaloosa Iowa on December 17 after a brief illness. Born March 27 1913 in Ollie Iowa she was the youngest daughter of E V Goad and Mrs Goad. She married Fred E Van Ness and left a baby daughter Patsy Ruth. Survived by husband, daughter, parents, a sister and four brothers. Funeral rites included hymns and tributes from Pella and Ollie mourners with pallbearers from Pella.
The Goad and Van Ness families express heartfelt thanks to friends in Pella Oskaloosa and beyond for support during their bereavement. They appreciate floral offerings Rev Nordlund and Rev Blunt and the service by Miss Lautenbach Miss Van Hemert Miss Fry on organ and pallbearers Rob ert Renaud Sylvanus Dykstra Hector Godfrey Bevan Raymond Vander Heiden Clarence Van Niewaal.
Frank Wielard and P A Van Ryswyk families express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for their friendship and sympathy during illness and after the death of beloved mother Mrs Avie Van Ryswyk.
An old remedy of rubbing snow on frostbite is unsafe as dirty snow can cause infection. Severe cold raises frostbite risk at about 8 degrees Fahrenheit, higher with strong winds. Warns workers and outdoorsmen to avoid violent rubbing, seek gradual warming, and use body heat or gentle massage to restore circulation.
Two recitations by Dorothy Moore open the program as Arthur Klein in Santa Claus regalia distributes presents on the floor. John G Klein hints at a bigger party next year with 12 more employees, while a Zenith radio won by Mr Klein provides music for the Yuletide celebration.
The American Legion Auxiliary grows from wartime women aiding in fields with the Legion. It promotes Legion aims, works independently on projects yet aligns with Legion goals, and plans to aid World War I disabled veterans in government hospitals.
The Legion and Auxiliary highlight work for World War II veterans' children and widows, expanding necessities and education. They stress aid to orphans, support for families of disabled veterans, and programs in Community Service, Americanism, National Defense, and fostering international friendships.
Farmers report little gain from corn prices this year. Sam A Vail, in the city, says high quoted prices are not putting a dollar in farmers pockets.
Farmers report no surplus corn to meet county demand with most stock being fed oats and feeds to stretch supplies through winter. Spring pigs sold to feeders with corn, while hog prices are expected to rise due to few hogs ready for market this winter and next spring. Mr Vail notes farmers keep stock warm and roads are clear for winter months.
The Wyma family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for the many expressions of love and sympathy and for the floral offerings following the loss of their beloved son, Henry Wyma, and family.
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