Local residents note moves and events in the Newton area
A roundup of community notes lists Vander Worst family moving to Otley, Cunera Van Emmerik judging Newton High School speech contests, Maurice Birdsall judging a one act play contest, and several residents changing homes. Other items mention weddings and anniversaries, school staff changes, and Dr. Dan Beyer in Texas with the Texas Wesleyan team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunera van Emmerik
Newton High School
Maurice Birdsall
Came
Phil Grout
Central
Dan Beyer
Ft. Worth
Texas
Texas Wesleyan
Clifton McNeely
McNeely
Rasy Phonix
Towa
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Loras College
Dubuque
Dannie
Loras
Obituary of Melvin Wayne De Jong infant of De Jong family
Melvin Wayne De Jong four month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter J De Jong died Monday morning February 16 1948 at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa Iowa after brief illness Born October 16 1917 at Mahaska County Hospital he was their only child He leaves paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Martin P De Jong Funeral services were held February 17 1948 at 12 noon from the home and at 1 pm from Second Christian Reformed Church with Reverend Theo Verhulst officiating Burial in Black Oak Cemetery Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Peter J De Jong noting gratitude for sympathy and comfort during illness and after death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Wayne
Peter James de Jong
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Mahaska County
Melvin
Martin P. de Jong
Second
Christian Reformed Church
Theo Verhulst
Black Oak
Jesus
Thanks for Cards and Visits After Illness and Anniversary
D L Weyers Otley Ind thanks friends relatives and neighbors for cards letters and visits while in hospital and at home in appreciation of visits. Mr and Mrs Burney Van Roekel express gratitude for visits and greetings flowers and cards on their 60th wedding anniversary with many friends making the day memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Weyers
Otley, In
Gratitude to Mr Waechter for Mozart Concert Role
Henry Cox expresses sincere thanks to Mr Donald Waechter for substituting on the lower oboe voice during the Mozart Symphony Concert at Central College. The second oboist’s absence required the change and Waechter played clarinet after programs were printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cox
Donald Waechter
Central College
Waechter
Gratitude From Franje Family After Hospital Stay
Mr and Mrs Jacob Franje thank friends neighbors and acquaintances for remembering him during his stay at Mahaska hospital for a minor operation. They value letters cards calls and gifts from the Rol screen community.
Public Health Warns on Cold Conquest Delays
Heath authorities intensify warnings that the common cold remains largely unchecked despite a claimed agent isolation by U S Public Health Service scientists. The piece notes no vaccine, uncertain agent nature, and a possible multiyear path to any cure, urging simple precautions and avoiding crowded exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath
U.S. Public Health Service
Thei Wn
Classified Ads Miscellaneous T Your Electrolus Supplies
Electrolus supplies and free demonstration. A V Smith Kington Phone Red 242 SINGER styled walnut maple and mahogany consoles and desks inlaid or panel ve 200 to 5.00. 10 new sles or portables med me of labor no war prices since Convert your old White Free or any other maker into a electric or portable or console. Free instal hour. Motors and a series 24.00 in SY8 00 en Lights ine stant fit 2.50. We factory rebuild any avenue cost 8.50 Com service in your home 2.00 F direction or leave head on 2nd G Vi phone JAM1 or write Box 143 Pella or visit our main store on Highway No 6 at 1210 Ave. New Carrs Sewing Machine Service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Highway No. 6
Ave
New Carr
Inner Springs
Dan Stainbrook
North Market
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Fox kill tally sparks Crawford county report of 488
Crawford county records show 488 foxes killed in the county during 1947. Bert van de Kieft noted the figures from local fox hunting activity and county wildlife data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
Sermon and Services at Churches and Reform Church
Edward J. Tanis leads Sunday worship with a sermon on Limited Atonement and the Blessed Gift of Forgiveness of Sins. English services follow, with junior and senior classes, youth gatherings, and a literary study from Revelations. An afternoon session at 1:00 discusses Judas Iscariot from Matt 20 and invites participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Vermeer
Judas Tseariot
William Go Winston Minister Theme The Fellowship of Believers
The church invites all to morning worship with scripture from Acts and Ephesians and an evening service. Brother William Go Winston leads as minister with a focus on Christian fellowship and faithful living during the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Go Winston
Son of the Conquering
Res
Ume Baptist
Pella Independent School District election slated March 8 1948
Notice declares the annual school election at City Hall in Pella on Monday March 8 1948 from noon to 7 PM. Qualified voters will elect two members to the Board of Education to fill vacancies effective that date. John J Blommers secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Pella
Board of Education
John J. Blommers
See
Lake Prairie Township Assessor Informal Meeting Note
The Lake Prairie Township Assessor will be at the Marion County State Bank from 1 to 3 o'clock on Saturday to discuss moving plans. A. J. Terlouw notes the availability for residents to stop by with questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County State Bank
A. J. Terlouw
Moving notice for Maren address change
The Chronicle requests readers to send their new address and old address to update mailing lists. Readers should notify as soon as possible to ensure uninterrupted delivery and avoid misrouting notices at the Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maren
the Chronicle
White Way Auto Co Remakes Car Order List
All customers who signed up for cars or trucks at White Way Auto Co must bring their order copy. The copies were burned, so a new list will be created. Your copy shows your number and your place in the queue to receive a new vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Auto Co
Notice of Probate of Will in Knoxville Iowa 1948
Notice is hereby given that a last will and testament of Besse Hessing deceased is on file in the Clerk of the District Court of Marion County Town Jowe Iowa. The will is set for hearing at 10:00 a.m. on March 9, 1948 in Knoxville Iowa to prove its validity. Objections must be on file by the time of the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Towa
District Court of Town
Marion County
Jowe
Besse
Hessing
Iowa
Taxpayer notice from city assessor on Homestead credits
Taxpayers are advised that the assessor will be in the basement of the Marion County State Bank every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 pm to claim Homestead tax credits. All credits must be claimed before April 1 to be valid. L.A. Senté, City Assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County State Bank
Will and testament of Jennie G Klein to be heard
In Marion County Iowa a writing purporting to be the last will of Jennie G Klein deceased is on file in the Clerk of the District Court office. Aime hearing is set for 10:00 a.m. March 9 1948 at Knoxville Iowa to prove the instrument valid. Objections must be filed by the designated time. Jack B Carpenter Clerk of District Court W Morris Deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
District Court of Iowa
Marion County
Jennie G. Klein
Jack B. Carpenter
W. Morris
District Court of
Yaw
Simon de Haan
Town
T. W. Morris
Probate Notice in Knoxville Will Case 1948
Notice of probate of will in Marion County Iowa. Simon De Haan deceased instrument in writing claimed as last will and testament set for hearing March 16 1948 at 10:00 a.m. before the Clerk of Court in Knoxville to prove validity. Objections must be filed by that time. Signed T W Morris.
Banks to Close Monday for Washington's Birthday
Both banks will be closed Monday February 23 in observance of Washington's Birthday. Pella National Bank Marion Co. State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pella National Bank
Marion Co. State Bank
Illness Recovery Note to Relatives in Pella
Mrs. H. K. Pals thanks relatives for flowers cards and letters during illness. She is feeling better and looks forward to returning home to Pella soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Pella High-Valley Game Scoring Summary
Pella players Hella scored 10 points and Scott added 9 for Valley. Weyers and Van Wyk assisted. Van Berkum contributed 2 points. Fidler Diaz and Kemp also scored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Hella
Scott
Valley
Mived
Throu Weyers
Dale van Wyk
van Berkumt
Fidler
Diaz
Kemp
Pella Fgf Weyers
Pippel
van Wyk
Dale Prins
van Berkum
Witt
Vinx
Martin Wet
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H.W. Vander Worst
Route 1
Otley
Chalmer van Rheenen
Runnells
Adrian de Yours
Pell
Ep Riemersma
Argents of Hospitase
John Epp
Morris Vegelaar
John Vexelaar
Gerrit J. Snelter
Danily
Sully
D. Q. Thoming
WT. Tandy
Harbours
Sam Sedret
Betty Wermboudt
Abe
van Berkume
Aly
Mary Dieleme
Alice Grepaine
Kate “Thoma
Seth
Myo
ML Annear Knoxsiie
Mendas Veith
Vella
Wayi
Mahaska
Mariona
Chicago
Joon Farndell
New Sharon
Chih
Gerrit, van Zee
Tar Manninga
Lee Wicklu
Des Moines
Len Kallen
Mie
Elmer Carpenter
Cour
Monald Vander
Mike Schiller
Bors
Iewa
Prure Mio Ane Schilter
Nichobeon Perr
Ti Schilder
Milton Rietveld
Mahaska Hopital
Sehonk
Cy Buerkets
Hues
Pella Construction Comp’y
Melvin Wayne DE Jong
Peter J. de Jong
coLo
A.V. Smith
Kington
Kuyper
Call Binck
Bert Vande Kieft
Lake Prairie
L.A. Senté
Oliver
John Deeres
John Deere
Sale
Oskaloosa Sales Co
Harold H. Lisk
H. K. Pals
Cook’s Insurance Agency
John
de Jong
Wormhoudt Furniture Store
Wormboudt Furniture Store
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