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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1947
Page
2
Local residents report medical care, hospital visits, and family travels in a string of area notes. Franklin County and Des Moines links appear with illness recoveries, fall injuries, a stroke, and corn industry honors. Community members pass along visitors, church events, and weather observer chatter in concise notices.
The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon in the church. Hostesses include Mrs. J. W. Huyser Mrs. S. De Haan Miss Minnie Vanden Berg and Mrs. Fred Launbach.
Mr and Mrs Roy C Bjustrom of Algona have learned their son Wayne a air force lieutenant is dead after an American plane crashed near a Yugoslav village on March 20 1945 A letter from a Yugoslav woman to a Milwaukee cousin said three flyers were buried at the crash site and the note has reached war department files after 21 months of anxiety.
Cheney will host the Monroe Farmers' Evening School session on Monday January 20 at 730 p m at Monroe High School Extension agronomist Cheney from Town State College will present latest crop management developments. Dr K P Sylvester previously spoke on 2 4 D weed control showing slides on lawn weeds and Canada thistle. A coffee and roll session followed with Mr Voelker showing films on Farm Work Simplification and Times a Wastin.
An ad from the dealer on the square highlights a tractor crane attachment for Ford hydraulic systems priced at 29.60 and lists other items including Ford anti freeze five gallon cans for five dollars, Ford mats for various models, a used copper radiator for a 1942 Ford truck, Champion spark plugs discounted in bulk, and a Viking crankcase flusher now offered with an introductory crankcase flush and oil change for three dollars. The note also mentions miscellaneous observations and local road remarks.
The state has begun distributing a total of $6.72 million in accumulated one cent gas tax receipts to Marion County cities and towns and counties. Knoxville receives about $11,052 for street and alley improvements, with allocations based on population for cities and towns and on area for counties.
The article notes many farms remain unelectrified, yet lighting quality relies on farmer choices and proper design. It advises at least one permanent ceiling fixture per room, additional task lighting, switches at all doors and stairs, ample outlets, and separate circuits for appliances, ranges, and heaters to improve safety and convenience on rural homes.
Obituary notes the death of Mr Ten Ames on Tuesday morning at an unknown age. Funeral services are scheduled for the afternoon at 2210 at the Presbyterian church in Knoxville. He is survived by his wife. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
Brouwer, aged 65, died at his home 902 Washington Street on January 1, 1947. Funeral services are set for Thursday January 16, 1947 at 3:30 p.m. at the Second Christian Reformed Church with interment at Oakwood. Obituary appears next week.
James Joseph Sheehy aged 80 died at Methodist Hospital Des Moines on Sunday January 12 1947 Funeral services were conducted January 16 1947 at St Marys Catholic Church Pella Interment followed at Glendale Cemetery Des Moines Obituary to run next week
George Rodney Cummings, 57, died Monday morning January 13, 1947, after a long illness. Survived by two sons George Jr and Don O of Pella, three daughters Mildred Liter Eloise Anderson and Norma Rivers, five grandchildren, two brothers Arthur and Fred of Pella, and sister Mrs I L Weigand of Rocky Ford Colorado. Services at 1:30 p.m. from the Cooperative Home for Funerals with Rev William Winstead officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery.
Otley News reports the Farmers Co op shipped out cars of corn last week end. Ida De Hoet returns from Clinton Wisconsin to sister Mrs Chas Visser. Elmer Vogelaar and daughters visit Raymond Robus family. Banner Bearers plan potluck supper at Otley Reformed Church. Des Moines visitors Bill Ustermarkt Henry Nanktgeboren Pel nd and Byert De near Pella. Duane and Rodney De Vries visit grandparents An drew Astermark. Norman Robus and Raymond Robus visit in Oskaloosa and stop at Mercy Hospital to see uncle Charlie Visser after a painful accident. Rock Island section men near Otley lay new steel a mile away.
Twelve district conferences will be held in February to promote the Chicken of Tomorrow program and improve poultry meat quality. Iowa State College poultry specialist W R Whitfield notes the sessions will involve hatcherymen and ag leaders, with district contests in July and a state fair judged winners.
The Civil Service Commission announced broader rules granting 10 point veteran preference for disabled veterans with discharge certificates showing Purple Heart or in action injuries. Effective immediately, such certificates are valid forever for World War I and II veterans, ending past limits of six months for proof of disability.
Mrs. Ellen Schultz, a resident of Independence, died from burns after a kerosene stove explosion during refueling at her home. Her charred body was found at the scene.
Local Protestant congregations announce Sunday services in Dutch and English, with sermons on law and faith. Holland language series on the Ten Commandments, English service from Matt 6 16, youth meetings, and multiple morning and evening worships led by Rev R J Vanden Berg, A Haverkamp, and George Pinches. Also Gospel Hall events include a missionary report from Walter Ganz and a KB Dial broadcast.
Ebenezer Reformed Church Leighton invites at 9 20 a m Sunday to Gradus Rotberts sermon on Gods Fatherhood and the misplacing of faith in youth school and community context. The message location and date are noted for parishioners seeking guidance and church events.
J Borst minister leads Bible school at 9:30 am on Nicodemus the Man Who Came. Worship at 2:00 pm The Secret Place service at 6:30 pm Then 7:30 pm That Sunday Evening Service continues Sermon VI The Believers Possessions This Treasure Moments of Music directed by Mr and Mrs Ralph Hackett An Inspirational Hymn Sing at 8:50 pm All welcome to attend by young and old with friends
William G. Winstead minister leads 9:30 Sunday School with St John 3 lesson Jesus Interviewed. Morning worship features sermon The Escape of Jesus. 6:30 Baptist Youth Fellowship followed by 7:30 evening services The Pastor's message continues series After this manner Pray. You are cordially invited to worship with us.
Robert Aillen, one of the last four Civil war veterans in Town, Melcher, died at his home on Saturday just before his 100th birthday. He was a retired veterinarian with two daughters, Mrs. Lois Harter and Mrs. Eunice McCoy, plus Mrs. Roy Wood and another daughter in law cared for him. He enlisted in Company A, 33rd Iowa infantry in 1863 and served to war’s end, the only member of the final Iowa quartet to have served in an Iowa regiment. Surviving GAR members include Eben E. McMurray, 102, Town City. John M. Gudgel, 98, Shenandoah. and James P. Martin, 98, Sutherland. He enjoyed Christmas greetings and gifts from relatives and friends, including fruit and candies from Knoxville ladies of the G R, and produce from Almo, Texas. A New Year gift from Mrs. John Kirtley, Melcher Auxiliary, was also noted.
Iowa Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation increases scholarships for registered nurses under 40 to train as Kenny technicians at the Elizabeth Kenny State, Minneapolis. Scholarships provide 160 monthly living expenses in year one and 178 in year two. national foundation covers tuition. Applications from Des Moines seek eligible nurses via the state office at 830 Liberty Building.
Hugh Walker of Oskaloosa leads the season with 159 foxes trapped in Mahaska and Keokuk counties since October 1. He earned a $3 bounty per fox while pelts averaged just over $2, reflecting strong fur values.
Continued from Page 1 the Kiwanis Club discusses work compensation for pretense players and restrictions on semi pro players joining college teams. Alumni face limits on large rewards and department management. No recruiting outside the territory of respective schools. Mr Mentink admits enforcing these resolutions presents many difficult problems.
The annual waterfowl population check will occur January 15 to 17 under the Fish and Wildlife Service. The survey, conducted with state game officials and volunteer observers, engages multiple agencies and groups in migratory waterfowl management.
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