ACCALS Visitors and local notices in Pella area
Visitors in the Will Van Sittert home and with Miss Vander Linden for three days late this week include Doctor and Mrs. T. V. Oltmans and son Johnny Mack of Newton Kansas, plus various local residents and changes. Reports mention hospital stays, a roof blaze, new store openings, community transfers, a soldier induction, and miscellaneous health updates for residents, with several mentions of Des Moines and Oskaloosa.
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Will van Sittert
Leona Vider ‘Linden
T. V Oltmans
Johnny Mack
Newton
Kansas
Doctor Oltmans
Theospital
Amay
J. Vink
A.M. Blom
Oskaloosa
Nick van Gorp
Lutheran
Des Moines
A. LeClercq
Minneapolis
LeClercq
Sioux County
H.R. van Maren
Newt van Maren
Pella
U. S. Rubber Company
EU Claire
Wisconsin
Nitrogen as a Key Plant Food in Iowa Crops
Iowa State College expert Dr. Pierre notes nitrogen shortages in postwar soils, driven by heavy cropping and limited legume return. Cool wet springs slowed soil bacteria, increasing deficiency signs in pastures and corn. Legumes, manures, and nitrogen fertilizers are identified as main replenishment sources with multiple application roles. For more details contact the Marion County Farm Bureau Office.
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Iowa
Pierre
Iowa State College
Midwest
Marion County Farm Bureau
February Dry Month Reported by H K Pals
February yielded minimal moisture with measurable snow on February 12, 18, and 28 totaling .21 inches. The month ends with a dry spell and 1.74 inches of precipitation recorded for February 1946.
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H. K. Pals
Goodbye Margie and Local Figures Highlight Pelia
A fragmented note recalls Margie and Ebert Van Maane as cherished local figures in Pelia while naming Norma Ver Dug and Esther Van Houxeling in partial tributes.
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Pelia
Norma Ver Dughalfter
Esther van Houxeling
Obituary of a Son of Mead Born at August
A son of Mead, born August, died recently leaving a widow and two brothers in Pella. Funeral services were held February 25, 1945, at 2:00 p.m. from the Co-operative Home for Funerals. Rev. A Ha ver Kamp officiated. interment at Oakwood cemetery. Survivors include the widow, John and Bent, along with grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many friends.
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Mead
Thomas
John
Bent
Pella
Co-operative Home
Rev
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemetery
Thanking Neighbors for Kind Acts After Death of Louis De Bruyn
Family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during illness and after Louis W. De Bruyns death. Appreciation extended for sympathy cards letters and flowers sent in respect and regard.
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Louis W. de Bruyn
John Klein 85 dies in Oskaloosa February 1946
John Klein age 85 of 904 Franklin Street died at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa on February 25 1946 Funeral services were set for Thursday February 28 at 2 00 p m at First Christian Reformed Church Interment in Oakwood Cemetery A Chronicle story on Mr Klein life to appear March 7.
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Anleird
Ralph McKinrt
Okinawa
Ralph
Warder
Hinestine
John
The
Christian Church
Gayle Fischer
John Klein
Franklin Street
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
First Christian Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Mr. Klein
Freekie Beintema Dies at 89 at Otley Farm
Mrs Freekie Beintema died at her farm home south of Otley on Tuesday evening February 20 at age 89. Funeral services will be Friday at 1 PM at the Co operative Home for Funerals with interment in Graceland Cemetery. A detailed life story may follow in The Chronicle on March 7.
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Freekie Beintema
Otley
Co-operative Home
Graceland Cemetery
Mrs Peter Van der Kolk obituary from Prairie City News
Cornelia Frankan born September 14 1873 Marion county Iowa died February 12 1946 at age 73 years 5 months 12 days lived in Marion and Jasper counties married Jacob Colyn 1891 four children L L Carnahan John Colyn Clara McKinney James Colyn one grandson Ralph McKinney widowed twice later married Peter Van Kolk of Pella resided in Pella last years with L L Carnahan obituary notes her unselfish nature and that her youngest daughter Clara predeceased her three years earlier
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Peter Vander Kolk
Prairie City News
Cornelia Frankan
Dirk and
Sophia Frankan
Marion County
Iowa
Sirs. L. L. Carnahan
Marion
Jasper
Jacob Colyn
L. L. Carnahan
John Colyn
Brrl Clara McKinney
James Colyn
Ralph McKinney
Grain Bins Solve Housing Problem in Iowa
In Iowa communities native ingenuity turns government grain bins into livable homes. Bins of 12x16 14x20 and 14x24 feet are being converted with windows plumbing insulation and heating. Shenandoah Storm Lake and Des Moines lead ongoing projects with hundreds of bins planned for duplexes and single dwellings selling around 2300 to 2500 dollars.
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Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Shenandoah
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Lawson
Storm Lake
Lawson
Des Moines
R. H. Kenworthy
Community Church Broadcast Schedule Mentioned
The Second Reformed Church and First Reformed Church announce a March broadcast on KBIZ 1240 at 12 15 pm and 7 30 pm. A special message will be delivered by Mr ALO Sm a during the Gospel Service.
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KBIZ
Dial
Alo
Sm A
Third Reform Church Evening Service Plans
The Third Reformed Church schedules worship with The Peacemakers in the afternoon and That Sunday Eve Service. Gerrit Van Roekel, a Central native, attends. From 7:20 to 7:30 pm Ralph De Conk will sing and the sermon titled The Greatest One will be shared among all members in the program of worship.
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L. J. Borst
Peacemakers
Gerrit van Roekel
Central Col
Ralph de Conk
Open Bible Church Announces Special Evangelistic Service
Rev. Win. Christ will deliver sermons on The Rod of God and The Lamb for Sacrifice with morning worship and an evangelistic service at 6 30 p m A special speaker, active in prison ministry, will address attendees All are invited and the program includes an Overcomer's meeting
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Open Bible Church
Win
Christ
Overcomer
Sully Reformed Church Service Schedule
Arthur J. Bennink, pastor, leads morning worship at 9 30 with sermons on The Apostles Creed at 10 and The Return of Christ. Sunday School at 11 teaches A People Finding a Homeland. Evening praise at 7 30 with meditation on The Character of Gehazi.
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Sully Reformed
Arthur J. Bennink
Gehazi
Baptist Sabbath Schedule With Central College Speaker
Sabbath School at 9 30 with sermon by Jack McDaniels on The Life that Counts at 10 45. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 followed by Evening Worship at 7 30 with The Blessed Man sermon. Speaker Jack McDaniels of Central College. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30.
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Baptist Church
Jack McDaniels
Central College
World Day of Prayer Service Slated at First Reformed
All children are invited to the 4 o'clock service on Friday March 8 in the basement of the First Reformed Church for World Day of Prayer activities and fellowship.
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First Reformed Church
Expiration Dates On Veterans Preference Certificates
Unclear OCR text mentions veteran's preference certificates and expiration timing. It notes certificates issued before February 20 may expire unless accepted by a party by March. References include dates such as April 20 and a 60 day period for agricultural fee, with writer requests and steps for certificate validity. The fragmentary item lacks clear entities beyond veterans and dates.
Richard and Lincoln in a fourth grade reading moment
An eleven year old boy Richard reads slowly in a special class. He asks for help pronouncing a word and the teacher notes why persistent asking can hinder or help reading progress. The mother cites time constraints, while the teacher considers methods to assist Richard without pestering.
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Richard
Lincoln
Tom Rot
Interest and Help for a Student at Iowa University
A note from the Iowa University Towa Child Welfare Research Station urges adults to listen to a child without making him feel like a nuisance. It cautions that pressuring him does not boost his interest in school work.
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Chi
Towa Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
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