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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1945
Page
1
A historical list honors those aged over eighty in the year 1801. Compiled by C. H. Vander Meulen, the roll names many local residents with ages and dates of passing, reflecting a solemn compilation of long-lived community members across months and years.
A 1944 year list presents residents aged 80 or more from PellU and surroundings and also lists those who died that year. Names include Gosselink Kansas City Mo Jeanette Veldhuizen Tainter JC De Haan Guyshert Van Zante Henry Overbergen Leighton Sher Rinehart Asa Vander Mast Santa Ana Art Van Zante James Isma Rebecca Vin Zee Wormhaudt Frank Goodell Sjaardema Sully Maggie Poortinga Galesburg Peter Rijkhoek Wm W Klein Des Moines Garrett Dykstra Adriaan Vos Peoria Jennie Flings Des Moines Lemuel Addison Garrison Glendale Jacob Zwank Jennie Cla Hermina Brouwer Jane Eling Marjorie Meinders Rudolph Schider Gilbert Klein Edna Dunkin Siebern De Vries Peoria Elizabeth Vander Syde Peter Van Vark Gerrit Wormhoudt John Sybenga Dora Vander Pol Govert Vander Beek Anie De Bruyn Mrs Henry Van Ginkel Matthew Leydens Dr C Geenen Peter Van Engelenhoven Sgt Harold Goad Swaledale Gilbert Van Maanen Mrs Walter Vander Hart Mrs Evert Blom Mrs John Korver Tony Vos Mrs Anna Straub Gerrit Vander Pol Lt A C Rem Mrs A J Nunnikhoven etc.
The 144 European corn borer survey shows a rise in Town's infestation, with Mahaska County reporting increasing fall populations for the third year in a row. Damage to sweet and field corn was notable. late-season conditions boosted second generation borers. Control measures urge May 15 stalk destruction, mid-season planting, and adapted varieties. pre-planting work is essential.
A breezy hometown column recalls Pella natives including Dorsey Andrews in Knoxville and Willard Kaldenberg in Jacksonville Florida. The writer riffs on old friends, a Del De Haan window scene, the Old Maid question in Pell a, and light anecdotes about farmers and birds with humor and nostalgia.
Rolscreenings staff share New Year notes including sympathy for Madeline Dickema and family, Cora Mae De Cook staying on, Mary Du Pree's transfer, and jokes about gossip and new calendars. Colleague updates cover Louise Bruce's Chicago weekend, Dorothy Van Waardhuizen’s diamond, Albert Gosselink’s news delays, and Estellene Visser joining as a stenographer.
Government project in Honolulu seeks construction workers across crafts for a 16 million dollar permanent hospital. Apply at the United States Employment Service office with a one year contract, travel and subsistence details, camp living, and allowances. Date reference notes a Philadelphia deed to William Penn on Oct 2, 1685.
A long list of visits and family gatherings at the Home for the Aged includes Mr. and Mrs. Marinus Aalbers of Monroe, Mrs. H. Welle’s family from Newton, Miss Jonnie Van Hal of Pleasantville, and many others calling on residents. A notable musical program with instrumental music and singing accompanied a Christmas collection for the Lepers totaling 18 dollars. Rev. Aster of the First church will preach for the Reformed Church service.
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