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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1950
Page
4
A long reader on advertising argues it lowers prices through mass production and wider availability. It cites car and radio examples, noting higher demand fuels output, drives efficiency, and sustains honest claims for safer, better products. Osceola Herald.
Jerry Lee De Vries two year old son of Cecil and Mrs De Vries died at home 1108 Monroe Street after a short illness. Survived by parents two brothers Frederick and Stanley a sister Geneva maternal grandmother Mrs De Vries. Funeral January 4 1950 at 1 30 p m from the residence and 2 p m at Van Dyk Funeral Home with Rev John A Mulder Peoria officiating Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Card of Thanks from family expresses gratitude for sympathy and flowers.
Mrs Dan Kloosterman Wilhelmina Bennink born Pella Iowa February 23 1877 died December 31 1949 in Oskaloosa Iowa at 72 years 10 months 8 days married Daniel G. Kloosterman March 6 1901 four children survived Dena Geretrude John and a son Amos (likely Amelius) plus seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral January 3 1950 at Second Christian Reformed Church in Pella with Rev F W Van Houten officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. The family thanks friends neighbors and relatives and Rev Van Houten for support.
Mr Yella Westercamp born in the Netherlands April 22 1871 came to America at age ten and lived in Mahaska County Iowa He married Ollie Van Rockel February 17 1898 and had six children Funeral services were held January 4 at Wilcox Garland Chapel Oska lp est Rev G A Ralberts Leighton officiated Burial was in Graceland Cemetery Pella Iowa
The Westercamp Children express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives who assisted before and after their father Yella Westercamp’s death. They thank those who sent flowers and expressed sympathy in this time of loss.
Two Iowa educators say portable two way radio units let shut in children join classes by recitation and discussion, supplementing visits from teachers. They note reduced visits can educate more students and align education with medical care, with installation via local phone company.
A homemaking expert explains why taxes matter to families and how tax funds support public services. Major revenue sources include income, property, and sales taxes, with emphasis on education, protection, infrastructure, and social services.
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station notes children form interests from peers, school, and parents. Parents should model and provide creative activities such as puppet shows, crafts, and making things to foster constructive hobbies rather than defaulting to movies or biking.
Cattle movements show Iowa farmers shipping 42 percent more feeder cattle from July to December and the Midwest up 24 percent overall, while Francis Kutish notes heavier cattle dominate late fall sales. The U S Soil Conservation Service, via district cooperation led by Frank Mendell, emphasizes tailored soil and water plans to help farmers overcome hurdles like complex terraces and tile drainage, with technical guides developed by SCS, Iowa State College, and extension service guiding practice adoption.
Marion County Extension Director Leo Waggoner urges soil testing before purchasing fertilizer as next year's supplies get ordered. He notes many farmers benefited from commercial fertilizer in recent years but warns it is not a cure-all. A $1 soil test helps plan for $200–$300 fertilizer spend and crop rotation to maintain organic matter.
A notice states a change of location to the Den Adel Kaiser-Frazer Garage in west Pella. It provides contact detail with a phone mention and references Fuller Body Shop on Fuller Street.
Central City resident Clark Powers suffered a serious back wound when a 410 gauge shotgun discharged accidentally in the grease room of Grafft service station. Powers was at work when another man fired the gun by accident.
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