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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1940

Page

4

Noted singer Catharine Van Buren to perform Friday

The lyric soprano Catharine Van Buren will give a recital at Central on Friday February 23. The event, backed by the American Miss Society and Congregational church, is touted as a memorable interracial fellowship occasion showcasing natural vocal instinct and refined technique.

Catherine van Buren Socific Board of Home Missions Congregational Church Miss van Buren Mise van Buren

Community Notes From Otley and Pella Area Social Roundup

Otley and Pella area residents visit kin and attend gatherings with many driving distances. Families such as Bogaard Ver Heul Naaktgeboren Swank and Kommer cohorts mark birthdays and attend a funeral in Pella while others report travel to Grand Rapids and Los Angeles. A hospital visit and local illnesses are noted along with a snowstorm impact and a surgery in recent days.

John Breen A. Bogaard Bernice Pella Jienny Naaktgeboren Norman Robus Otley Bloomfield Anne Fer Gerrit Zandstra Ant Pete Kommer Ton Leen Kormmer Near Pelle Tueday Grand Rap- M Eral Doh Kommer George Whe Charles Varnder Kolk Marvin Chavetl Hilly Armhill Knox Ville And Allert de Donde Tittle Swank Braneis Poortin Tom Slewa Ork George Ry William Kellerman Juke Aalbers Mercy C. Vander Kolk Wm. van Waardhuizen Thury Texas Los Angles Win Ransh Vnet Jude Doni Dane van’ Hemert Ap. Vantenet Prairie City Norman’ Robus Jake Aalbers Deter

Centennial Circle News writer visits relatives in Iowa region

Miss Jeanette Van Oamen from east of Oskaloosa spent the weekend at her sister’s home. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Henry Van Rocket, Joyce Marilyn, Mrs Corie De Lenin, and Ronald and Orly Wayne.

Connie Vanden Bore Cay Wayne Aifield Polly c Arie Vat Waardhuizen Sr Mee R. V. McKeev Betty Gene Knoxville Gerrit Vink Albert de Joode Litth Norma Dean Swank Jeanette van Oamen Oskaloosa Henry van Rocket Joyce Marilyn Corie de Lenin Ronald and Orly Wayne

Farmall Tractor Factory and John Deere Plow Visit Educates Boys

In forenoon the group toured the Farmall Tractor factory showing assembly line to finished product. Afternoon visits to the John Deere Plow Factory in Moline revealed the many operations and care behind plow making. They also saw Davenport’s Little Bit of Heaven and WOC station. The trip ends with a Portland Cement Co movie on Concrete and a class party at term end.

Farmall John Deere Moline Davenport WOC Browlcasting Station Own Ci Portland Cement Co

Water tower frozen by cold snap at Blanchard

Last week freezing weather damaged the Blanchard city water tower. Joe White broke through the ice on top, drained and cleaned the pipe under the tower to restore flow and prevent further freezing in the standpipe.

Blanchard Joe White Ter

Young Boy Visibly Injured by Grinder Accident

A two year old boy and Mrs Yates of Ry suffered a hand injury when the child stuck a hand into a grinder last week. John Yates from Mr iL helped free the hand after the machine was sawed apart. The outcome was a broken finger with no further loss. Our Want Ads bring results.

Sam Yates Ofry John Yates

Fragmentary notice of local visitors and family events

Portions describe gatherings at homes in Pella with relatives visiting from nearby towns. Names include J Vite, Mr and Mrs Richard Vac, Leland Rumer, and Tani Mey. Some relatives planned Thursday attentions and Friday visits, reflecting family ties and community life.

J. Vite Pella Tani Mey Richard Vac Leland Rumer Pella Saturnoon

Central Loses to Luther in Weekend Game

In a Saturday evening contest Luther defeated Central 32 to 21 after leading 21 to 20 at halftime. Luther’s defense held Central to four second-half points while Luther scored twelve. Lounsberry led Luther with nine points, Ingverstad and Anderson added seven each, Kvam six. For Central Voskuil made three baskets, Loupee two field goals and two free throws, Menning one field goal and three free throws. Officials were Jack North and Ed Wright.

Central Luther Norse Lounsberry Ingverstad Anderson Kvam Voskuil Loupee Menning Jack North Ed Wright

Ills of Middle Age Tied to Foods Eaten

Dr Victor G Heiser spoke in Chicago at the National Dairy Council anniversary urging households to reform eating habits to curb diseases of middle and old age. He noted public health progress hinged on environment, but future victories depend on individual diet changes. He cited concerns for workers in industry and discussed rising consumption patterns.

Victor G. Heiser Chicago National Dairy Council Inman Mir

Diet and health claims on diet’s impact on disease and growth

The text cites Dr. McCackson in India linking high protein and dairy diets to reduced bladder issues and overall disease in certain groups. It recalls a Pennsylvania State College experiment where two boys fed a rich diet from birth to sixteen showed perfect bones teeth and high IQ, prompting a call to apply health knowledge broadly.

He. Heiver McCackson India Sindseld

Marion County Angus Buyers Import Cattle From Indiana

Three Indiana buyers visited Marion County and purchased nine cows three calves and one bull with commission for two more. They paid 1750 for the lot and will expend several hundred dollars more for the remaining two animals. Ready animals will be loaded into two trucks and hauled to Romney Indiana. The sale involved four Aberdeen Angus breeders and highlighted Marion County’s strong livestock quality.

Marion County Indiana Romney Knoxville Journal

Relief Load Increased in January Report Given

The regular emergency relief meeting of local Social Welfare Officials was at the Court House on February 1. A load report by C. Ted Jonson showed 698 cases revived relief in January, a 14.4 percent rise from December. K. Hollebrands said changes in Old Age Assistance Grants depend on legal limits and investigations. increases or decreases are not automatic. A request for state funds for March was discussed. meeting adjourned.

Social Wefare Court House Aseload C. Ted Jonson K. Hollebrands

Part Time Class Visits Illinois Tractor Plants

The Part Time Class traveled to Rock Island Illinois for an annual field trip to one of the world’s largest tractor factories. They spent time touring the plant and learning about production processes and machinery.

Illinois Rock Island

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