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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1943
Page
2
Locals recall recent meetings and greetings as residents recall visits and news from families in Pella and nearby. The notes mention Miss Norris from Marion County Home Demonstration, Van Vater Linden, and Mrs Vander Linden’s medical updates, plus school plans and holiday visits.
Judge Norman R. Hays closed Marion County District Court docket with a final hearing in Bert Marshall's case. Marshall convicted of assault to murder faced a motion for a new trial, denied, and received an indeterminate sentence of up to 30 years under Iowa law. Sheriff Paul Applesgate took him to prison.
Fragmentary VRIE broadcast claims USO aid to soldiers, detailing food, clothing, and shelter provisions. Readings describe volunteers distributing goods, with mentions of medical care and camp facilities.
A report from Greenville South Carolina describes Lt Don Vriezelaar and Mrs Vriezelaar hosting soldiers at their home over a weekend. Donald, an instructor and aircraft trainer, flew to Macon and Charlotte while on duty. The piece notes church events at Open Table Church and a youth progressive dinner party, plus a solo by Lieut Vriezelaars. Address listed: 24 Highland Drive Greenville SC.
Fragmentary OCR text lists subscription prices, library notices, and district financial matters along with dates and notary attestations. It references the Universal fund, Penney Co, Hearst post, and various named entities like Samuel Ver Stes and Leland Groll. The passage reads as a miscellany of fiscal items and notices rather than a single coherent story.
A December 29 1942 message from CPL WM Nibbelink expresses sincere appreciation for a gift package and Christmas wishes from Pella area churches and friends. He mentions the collection of articles included in the package and gratitude for the support and seasonal greetings.
Important notice announces Loe ta thee chertsge eer te anal and adjucticent ott vir delivers cervies. The message references Honiay and D0 red the tune, outlining disruptions affecting nearby facilities and timetables at the SYRENGA Lerten Hive.
A local sealer notes corn damage in Sioux County and urges farmers to seal their corn. He cites wet conditions reducing value and outlines sealing rules similar to nearby districts. Farmers are urged to notify their sealer if sealing is needed.
Mrs. A Geenen, longtime Sully resident and widow of Dirk Geenen, died December 31 after a long illness. Born in Noord Brabant in November, she later moved to Sully with her husband and six children. Funeral services were held at the Sully Christian Reformed Church with Rev. John Griffioen. Interment followed in Sully Cemetery beside her husband.
A Fresno clipping reports Judge K Van Zante retires from Kings County California Superior Court after eighteen years on the bench. Born in Pella he is the son of Jacob and ...
Ordinance No 92 repeals Ordinance No 73 and Section 19 of Ordinance No 82, altering rules for the Electric System and its established rates. The measure repeals prior ordinances governing the electric utility, effect unclear pending enactment details and local government actions.
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