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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
1
Reporters travel near Pella to photograph farmers at work and observe the Roorda home and land. The Roordas discuss knobby tires, elm timber use, and pine plantings while detailing farm operations, acreage, and animal stock with emphasis on sows, hybrids, and feed.
The Roorda family on a rural Iowa farm showcases a new addition to the barn for dairy cows and a thriving cattle operation. The yard holds thirty one head of aged bricks and twenty six white faced cattle, with poultry kept year round. They emphasize self sufficiency, soil fertility, and education for their children, while noting cattle feeding profitability depends on stock costs and market prices. The piece portrays contentment with farm life and pride in well kept buildings and machinery.
Tracy Douglas and Mrs John Veenstra hosted a Reform church banquet in the church basement with a red and teal color scheme. A musical program featured Philip Iy as toastmaster and several named guests and performers. Seventy three attended. The Heap on In club met with 24 members, aprons were the theme, and several members won contests. Multiple birthday and anniversary gatherings are noted among area families with dinners, social visits, and surprise parties. Professor Sadler promotes reading music in grades for sight reading.
Community notes mention Mrs. Dick Van Zee and ly west of Leighton inviting Mrs. John De Prenger and family, along with Mr. and Mrs. John and others. Full context and events are unclear from the fragment.
Otley residents share upcoming moves as Bergs plan to relocate to Pella on March first and the Alb ers family visits Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa. Neighbors host dinner in Newton. Otley strip mine receives a car of oil. Anthers returns home, Brummel improves slowly, and Kommer family updates place of residence near Pella.
The Peoria News records several social items: Henry Bosveld attended the funeral of Wm. Kelderman Sr. in Pella last Tuesday. Janet Roose is improving after surgery in Oska Loosa. The Peoria Young People's Society hosted a program Friday night. Carl Vander Linden and spouse celebrated their 26th anniversary. John Vos and Siebren De Vries marked 85th and 45th anniversaries. Rev. John Voortman and family were present. Ben Vos and Matilda Jonker wedding occurred at the Jonker home with Jonker and Warner families from Michigan. guests departed the following Saturday.
Radio audience invited to hear Dr Oscar Lowry on WMT Waterloo each morning from 6 30 to 7 30 am as part of a religious program. Also notes Peoria Young Men celebrate 40th anniversary March 7 at Peoria Church with Rev G Westernberg invited to address members and ex members. Local social and church notices follow including moves, visits, and farewell events among Leighton residents.
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