Local News Briefs From Pella and Nearby Towns
Readable items include military leave and visits of Rontewain Walter and family news in Pella. Notes mention Navy man Walter Batt, Francis Van Vark’s son in training at Lowry Field, and various hospitalizations, births, and funerals across Des Moines and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rontewain
Walter
Rock) Batt
Atlantic
Werk
Mes Carnie Vin Revs
Navy Chow
Robert
Rob) van Vark
Francis van Vark
Arms Air Corps
Lowry Field
Denver
Colorado
Wall
Rotary Club Discusses Hybrid Corn and Local Planting
Rotary members heard Bill Prundt describe hybrid seed corn, its expansion by Michael Leonard Seed Corn, and a 1000 acre planting with a growth of 120 acres over last year. The talk covered yields, market prospects, and local farming impact amid other club notices and an upcoming Ladies' Night and anniversary event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Prundt
Michael Leonard
Rotary
OsOctety Tein and We Celebrate Wedding Anniversary
In February the family gathered at Mio and Mes Hiek Wevere AN to honor their parents. Cpl Cand Den Tartoe, Pte. Raymond Den Hartoe, and Keith Kiyn were mentioned as away. Henry Den Hartog presented flowers to the honorees. A lunch followed with games and visiting. Pvt. Vander Ploeg left for Camp Ord after the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tein
C. del Marto
Mio
Deen
Livingston
Raymond den Hartoe
Baetland
Keith Kiyn
Pacific
Henry den Hartog
Apne
Pathe
Mens
Don Hartoe
Mes Avie Kye
Mro
Mere
Vander Ploeg
Menente
Bebo
Pyt
Roy Vinder Pleee
Don Vrieze Bu
Peter Breed
John Breed
Mareene
A.B. Vane der Ploeg
Gradius Vrievehing
Kathryn
Walter van Doorninck
Vriezelany
May
Cornice
Wilan van Wyngarden
Des Moines
Prairie City
Berthy van Wyngaarden
Riva
Louis van Rocio
Shirley
Pella
Walther Org
Beverly
Nat Pvt
Roy Vander Plog
Jh. Vander Ploeg
Pvt. Vander Ploeg
Camp Ord
California
Wesleyan Defeats Central 44 to 29 in Narrow Win
Jona Wesleyan topped the Central Dutchmen 44 to 29 at ML Pleasant Friday night. Wilbur Van Dokkumburg led Central with 15 points while Vern Smutz paced Wesleyan with 21. Other listed players include Leighton, Smutz, Finney, and Mineart among the scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jona Wesleyan
Central Dutchmen
ML. Pleasant
Wilbur van Dokkumburg
Central
Vern Smutz
F. Wesleyan
Finney
Sinh
Huston
Harket
Smutace
Leighton
Mensch
Webber
J . Wickham
van Dokkumburg
Bailey
Walton
G . Mayer
R . Mineart
Rolscreen Company adopts amended articles of incorporation
Notice states at annual meeting stockholders of Rolscreen Company, at the office in Pella, Iowa, approved amended and restated articles of incorporation. The renewal extends corporate life, fixes authorized capital at 4,400 shares of 100 dollars each, and sets a board of 2 to 9 directors with officers elected thereafter. The charter limits business to property and general activities within Iowa and specifies dissolution and annual meeting details. The notice names officers and directors current and forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolscreen Company
Pelin
Dee Moines
Tagether
Ceneseal
Enberithree Riticlee Peetide
Taberenee
Relecronn Company
Peiseipal Pte
Baedeawe
Pella Manion County
Tawa
Rene de
Executive Council of
Lawn
Vebrines
Kebrunry
Lees Ian
Pella
Nook
Tela
Bowen Vélletvinn
Ration Timetable for Tires and Gasoline Stamps
A garbled wartime ration notice describes requirements to purchase tires and fuel stamps. It lists verification needs for vehicle eligibility within six months, and outlines stamp validity periods for various stamp series and dates, noting stamps must be removed from hooks when purchases occur and earlier loose stamps are invalid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornteares
Obituary for William Stursma and related notices
Obituary outlines William Stursma son of Willem Stursma and Tryntje Postma born 11 1890 on a farm east of Otley Ta en Atcust. He died February 1948 at home two miles northeast of Leivkton aged 84. Married to Henrietta Van Zoo around 1918, three children Wilbur John and others listed. Church memories note his Christian Reformed faith and service. Also mentions death of Mrs. Jack Mann and My. Mann, with funeral details in Des Moines area and thanks to mourners and clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stursma
Willem Stursma
Tryntje Postma
Otley
Leivkton
Imarriage
Henrietta van Zoo
Wilbur John
Heees
Widen
Teales Teaver
Tie Rir
Jack Mann
Mal Vie van Skyee
der Meine
My. Mann
Pella
Mrep
J. W. Vander Linden
California
Heather Gay
Mears Paneral
D Moines
Obituary for Robort Ne Gooey of Tate on Feb 12
Robort Ne Gooey, aged 81, died at his home on Tate's Kaet' First Street Tuesday afternoon February 12. Funeral services will be held February 16 at 2:00 at the Third Reformed Church with Reverend Lawrence Tort in charge. Interment will be in Calewood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robort
Tate
Third Reformed Church
Lawrence Tort
Oalewood Cemetery
Dr Noel J Logan Meets Kiwanis Leaders in Chicago Visit
Dr Noel J Logan former Kiwanis Club of Pella president and Central College ad missions director met Kiwanis International secretary C B Peterson in Chicago. They discussed Kiwanis objectives for 645 and noted over 129000 members in 22K0 across the United States and Canada, including women in Kiwanis. Logan also met members of The Otal during the trip with Ladies of Kiwanis International.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel J. Logan
Kiwanis Club of
Pella
C. B. Peterson
Kiwanis International
Chicago
Logan
Central College
Kiwanis
Peterson Kiwanis International
Peterson
United States
Canada
Taranalee
Otal
Ladies of Kieani International
Postevent Shelter Space Rule for Saying Hens
A guideline states provide at least eight square feet of floor space per saying hen. It notes tone wisdom has limited value. After the event opens, even a fool gains some wisdom from exposure.
False Teeth Rock Slide or Slip Paste Improves Fit
An early 20th century ad touts FAST TEETH as an alkaline powder to sprinkle on upper or lower plates to hold false teeth firmly in place. It claims the product prevents sliding and slipping, gives a pasty taste, and requires no rumney roos. Sold at drug stores under the Faster name.
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Bert
Amsterdam
New York
Elias
Masia
Montis
Wenty
Nienwona
Merey Vrepitaloren
Pelrunry
Dntine
Ceveral Pella
Sprine
Philip
William Heres
Fort Madison
Iowa
Ft Madison
Marc
Spirit Lake
Town
la Rolle
Missoni
Laura M. Nanes
Authin Rubenstein
Hoyt Sherman Place
Mie
Margaret Vande Kiett
Mes
Hert
Kiett
Dee Venga Nares
Fasterworth — Hospital
Row Fleck
Meceatt Sterhoel
Rochester
Minnecera
Tim
Hea Selnabnieh
New Ulm
Minnesota
Tilderante Neshit
Della
Munvay Nechit
Neshit
Pos Neshir
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Michard Hohn
Independence Street
Oskedoosa
Mening
Delia de Train
East Union
Washington
Pella National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Newton
P. J. Jepson
Earl Shields
Rotary Club
Hanr Pest
Mohn Fann Ponney
Phos
Hi Ladies
Easton
P.E.O
G.G. Gaass
Chapter
BU. P. EO. Society
Lenora van Dellen
Anne Tysseling
T. H. Liggett
Ia. Wesleyan
Py 1
Pow
Koyper
Bry
Seevneh
Menta
Charle Cevenfiell
Peterpentwee
William Stutema
Handall
C. Greenfield
William Stirema
Wm. Sturema
Robert DE Gory
Prince Edward
Conwell
Knoxville
Felco
Scharing Garage
Cately
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