Rol screenings and plant updates from the period
A heated suction pipe caused a sawdust fire but the fire department arrived promptly, preventing damage. Paul Farrer expects to return from a western business trip today after meeting several representatives. Next week Jack Bentsma and Bill Kilpatrick plan visits to Kearney and Omaha, Nebraska, and Sioux City, Ta. Pella products gain demand with a 268 vene Mind order for the University of Oklahoma. University of Texas has recently received Rolseens. Don Pascoe and Earl Hammer visited the office. Eugene McEwen of Oskaloosa suffered a heart attack last week and is at home. he had not returned to work as of Monday. Slat sanders are being reorganized to improve dust removal and paint cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Farrer
Jack Bentsma
Bill Kilpatrick
Kearney
Omaha
Nebraska
Sioux City
Pella
University of Oklahoma
University of Texas
Don Pascoe
Zierath Builders Supply Co
Waterloo
Des Moines
Earl Hammer
Eugene McEwen
Oskaloosa
Pete van Bngelhoven
Marion Toom
Des Moines Weekend Visits Touch Local Residents
Edward Donnelly returns to rail road work in Oskaloosa after night shift spray painting. Rob Triplett, seeking a new apartment, traveled with family to Des Moines to visit wife's parents. Mrs. de Morrew shopped in Des Moines Monday. Anie Van Gent and Dale Fowler were absent a few days to visit relatives. Marjorie Van Bers returned to work after illness with a diamond prize. Ray Hugen hosted Roy Johnson and LeRoy Baughman for a Tuesday noon dinner. The head department ladies displayed comic valentines with playful personalities. Pearl Stravers packs riders into her car on the way to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Donnelly
Oskaloosa
Rob Triplett
Des Moines
Bob
Panie Paltzer
Gert Vander Maar
Gert Dee Penny del Ryken
Fr Ver Mel
Wilhelmina Lille
Marjorie Vanden Bers
Marge
Ray Hugen
Roy Johnson
LeRoy Baughman
Pearl Stravers
Pearl
Public letter from Cornice family touring Phoenix in January 1941
A letter from a Cornice family member dated January 13 1941 from Phoenix describes warm sunny weather of 85 degrees, pleasant trip memories across Iowa land, visits to grapefruit and orange groves, fruit bought for 1 cent, and plans to continue to West Morland Old Mexico California and Long Beach with Cornie and Beryle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Cornie
Towa
West Morland
Old Mexico
California
Long Beach
Careless Shooting Incident Reported in Reinbeck
In Reinbeck Roy Wood, 21, was struck in the chest by a high powered rifle bullet that glanced off and hit his overshoes after penetrating multiple layers of clothing. The bullet likely came from a distance of a mile or more, highlighting dangerous shooting in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinbeck
Roy Wood
Longtime Pella Leader De Haan Dies at 84
Simon De Haan lifelong farmer and public servant died at home on January 12, 1948 after a long life in Pella. He served on the School Board 1914–1922 Alderman at Large 1923–1927 and Mayor 1927–1931. Survived by wife Delian Vander Moog and two sons Delwin and Raymond, four grandchildren, one brother and three sisters. Funeral January 15 at First Reformed Church, interment Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delian Vander Moog
Delwin S
Raymond J
Dorothy Jean
Lorraine
Sidney
Warien de Haan
Jacob de Haan
Pella
Catherine Slobe
Cornelia Williams
Long Beach
Calif
S. H. Douwstra
Frank de Haan
T.T. Verros
de Haan
Flo
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Wm. G. Winstead
Oakwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks for De Hann Family
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of Simon De Hann. Acknowledges sympathy and flowers as tokens of respect and regard from the family.
Funeral services held for Mrs Cornelia Vanzee
Private funeral services for Mrs Cornelia Vanzee who died January 16, 1948 were held January 19 at 2 00 p m from the Van Dyk Funeral Home. The Reverend Edward H Tunis officiated and burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Vanzee
van Dyk
Edward H. Tunis
Oakwood Cemetery
Chris Vander Hart dies after long illness in Iowa home
Chris Vander Hart aged 4 months and days died January 1 1948 at his home near Sharon Iowa after a brief illness. Born near Pella Iowa September 8 1942 he lived on a farm near Sharon and belonged to the Poona Christian Reformed Church. Survived by widow Anna Rowse and children, parents Godert Vander Hart and Jane Vander Vol, brothers and sisters, and many relatives. Funeral held January 16 1947 from Christian Reformed Church Peoria Iowa with Rev J Mulder officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Vander Hart
Ne’ Sharon
Towa
Godert’ Vander Hart
Jane Vander Vol
Pella
En Sharon
Der
Tito
Anna Rowse
Thor
Godert of
Denver
Hilda
Grand Rapids
Eliie
Christina
John
Gerrit
New Shaven
Peoria
Luke Vander Linden
Walter
Carn Grand
Avi
Marinus
Tom
William
Cornelis
T Strand Chilodeen
Vendor Hart
Poona Choitian
Chirch
Christian Reformed Church
St. J. "Mulder
Ob S
Vander Hart family funeral thanks from Oakwood Cemetery
Edward John William Marinus and Tom note burial beside dear husband and father Chris Vander Hart in Oakwood Cemetery Pella Town neighbors who helped after his death. We thank all who expressed sympathy and sent flowers as tokens of respect and regard from Mrs. Chris Vander Hart and children Brothers and Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
John
William
Marinus
Tom
Oakwood Cemetery
Pella
Town
Chris Vander Hart
Death notices Henry Bruinekool 1883 1948 in Pella Iowa
Henry Bruinekool died January 14, 1948 at 64 after a heart attack. He leaves two brothers Cornelius Detroit and Herman Knoxville and a sister Mrs Fred Van Vark Pella. He became a believer years ago at the Church of the Open Bible in Pella and was a faithful attender. He had been ill since November and had been improving before his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bruinekool
Z. Bruinekool
Cornelius
Detroit
Michigan
Herman
Knoxville
Fred van Vark
Pella
LMT
Meruinekool
Bruinekool
Lord Jesus Christ
Church of the Open Bible
Bruinekool Brother Remembered After Long Illness
The obituary notes a life of faith and service ending with a January 17, 1948 funeral in Van Dyke Funeral Home. Henry J Bruinekool, who worked as a blacksmith for fifty years, is mourned by family and friends with gratitude for support and flowers.
Nation’s income per capita 1946 hits record high
The report notes an income per person of about 4200 dollars for 1946, marking a new national peak. Further details are unclear due to fragmentary text.
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Unkle Hank Sez
Iowa
Leydens
Franklin Street
Peter H
Voice of
Vanden Bergs
Cornice Anden Berg
Glenview Farm
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Glendale Road
King Bullion
Poland
Farrow
Hampshire
China
Allis Chalmers
Allis-Chalmers
Idea
Allis- Chalmers
John Tongue
Trador
Avery Cult
New
Lindsay
Phoebe Sisters Society of
The
Central Reformed Church
Chas. Vander Beek
Loren Wymore
Harold Lisk
Calvin Cruzen
Sobituary.s
Simon DE Haan
Imon de Haan
Dingeman de Haan
Grietje Nugfeven
Simon de Hann
Mrs
John & Cora van Gorp
van Gorp Hatchery
Pella, Iowa
Henry John Bruinekool
White Way Auto Co. Fire
International Harvester
Neceana
Peter Bruinekool
van Dyke
Eva Anderson
Charles Anderson
Henry J. Bruinekool
Herman Bruinekool
Cornelius Bruine Kool
White Way Auto Company
Kraft Foods Company
Chicago
Ilvaite
Pella, Lowa
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