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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1949
Page
6
The Cavement Window Daviien reports receiving several high quality orders for Polin Casement Windows. Production units are prepared with special materials and ready for dispatch, ensuring timely fulfillment for upcoming projects.
Disjointed passages reference Mr Verwys and friends, a director, and local names such as Bob Wilkins and Luella Menninga. Mentions of Knoxville, a basket, a tent, a flat, and a Blue Monday Blues remark hint at a series of casual interactions, errands, and conversations without a clear narrative or outcome.
Des Moines clinic workers visiting Iowa farms to match laborers with jobs. Three clinics held, 79 farm workers attended, with 61 hired so far this week. Wages are described as good and employment rising. placement office urges farmers to place orders at 112 11th St. Des Moines with no charge to workers or employers. Merle Staley leads Des Moines placement service as registrations rise.
Feeder cattle entering the State in January rose about 6 percent from last year yet matched the 10 year average. Transportation disruptions likely limited a larger gain. Feeder sheep and lambs inbound were heavy for the period, totaling nearly 60 000 head, up 66 percent from January 1948, with over 40 percent of receipts originating from Kunens.
The article notes a statewide move to year around crappie fishing with a continuous open season on crappie and minnows due to a serious shortage. Fishermen must follow new limits and rules, including a limit of one dozen across all species, with authorities urging compliance. The policy becomes effective upon publication February 24.
Mr Vienus Van Sant of Kilduff visited several residents of the Home for the Aged including Mr and Mrs Di Geenen and Mr and Mrs E C Kruseman. Multiple visitors from Ottumwa Oska Joos and Langstraat called on residents. a fall and a shoulder injury occurred to Albert Bennink. Mr An Hoogland went to Mercy Hospital at Oskaloosa for treatment.
Route Hunter, chief deputy ax senior for Marion county, said recently that the Hall Appraisal Co. is nearing completion of property valuations for taxation in Knox ville and Pella. The Knoxville Journal reported the Knox ville work will finish this week and Pella next week. In townships and smaller towns the work is going well.
In Des Moines the Democratic minority in both house and senate consider amending the new assessor law. They may seek to alter the chief deputy assessor’s term from lifetime to a fixed term, with the office becoming elective at set intervals by the board of supervisors or by voters. Changes target timing and method of holding office.
John Sybenga received a Special Award at the National Exhibition of Photographers Association of America in Chicago. He also earned Distinguished Print Awards at the Iowa Professional Photographers of Iowa convention where he serves on the board. Most images were taken in and around Oskaloosa. a color shot was made at Boone's Ledges Park.
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