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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1948
Page
7
Citizens urge creation of skating venues with safe water features. Two potential sites identified, but project stalled by insufficient water coverage. Community groups press for a workable plan and funding to allow skating access this season.
A reader letter urges community skating and summer light improvements for youths. Dolores Vander Will proposes fundraising and public support, noting kids would donate nickels for better skating venues. The Chronicler notes two aging residents were omitted from the Aged list, correcting names and ages of George A. Stout and Mrs. M. E. Melon, with misreadings of Howard Van Heukelon and Abert Van Heukelom.
Judge Wilkinson will begin his new responsibilities by opening in January, marking the start of his formal duties. The report notes the transition as part of ongoing judicial appointments, with emphasis on expected workflow and community impact.
Phillip T. Wilkinson, a practicing attorney in Winterset since 1903, was appointed judge of the fifth judicial district by Governor Blue to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge M. G. Kellam of Greenwick. The appointment follows bar association support and local county competition, placing Wilkinson alongside judges Tall and Vincent to serve Guthrie, Dallas, Adair, Madison, Warren, and Marion counties. Wilkinson, a Drake College and law graduate, trained with his father and later partnerships, has long been a prominent Iowa jurist.
In Madanapalle, Madras, Rev John P D Muyskens and his wife describe aid work with Friends Service Committee and Church World Service. They distribute milk powder pills and food to malnourished villagers, including Hindus Muslims and Christians, rationing rice and cloth as shortages persist. They urge continued American aid to India.
WM Dieleman of Sully Iowa promotes insurance for farm and city property and crop bail. He urges opening a savings account with life insurance for income in old age, stressing good companies and low rates. Call 50 or write P O Box 146 for a call.
The Home for the Aged circulates updates on visitors from Newton Sully Scheveningen and Des Moines. Families including Van Sant Van Arkel De Groot Langstraat De Hartog Vanden Berg Vander Pol and De Bruin travel or host. Several residents and relatives battle flu while others recover and greetings reach Mrs. Brand and Miss Mary Brand. Rev Douwstra and Dr Lubbers arrive by car from Holland Michigan.
The fragment describes a city attorney role linked to Madison with partial dates from 181d to 1, indicating a historical service period. The garbled OCR suggests a local legal official serving in Madison within a specific term, but the exact years and scope remain unclear.
Graceful modern door chimes from Van Den Berg Electric and Paint Company feature a Diana round mirror with chrome and crystal decor. Harmonious two notes for front entry, 1144 inches high, 2 inches wide, 3 inches deep, new with varied designs and melodies at mutual price.
The market lists Hereford steers selling around 10 to 495 pounds and 660 to 875 pounds at 24.60 to 25.30, with other weights from 20.50 to 24.00. Yearlings to packers bring 26.10 to 27.00 with many entries above 1000 pounds.
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