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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1945
Page
2
Mrs Glen Nibait of Battle Creek visited her ailing wife and others in Pella and nearby towns. The column lists hospital visits, births, relatives traveling, military furloughs, and community notices including a professor father at Central College and several families with ill health and travel.
Cattle price controls under secretary Fred Vinson propose ceilings from 0 to 1200 cents per cwt with adjustments after July 2. The plan targets stabilizing market costs for feeders and sellers, with penalties for violations and potential shifts in subsidy payments. The article notes uncertainty and industry resistance as the rule changes unfold.
The obituary notes the death of Murial Down on February 20 at Ivy Community in Reform and mentions mourners including Garret Huyser and brothers Myron Gary and others. Funeral services by Fuh Vella at Rome at Me Sully Cemetery and a card of thanks expresses gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for support and floral tokens.
Gerrit J. Kilein of Kiem ef foust died Tuesday afternoon at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa aged 74. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Third United Church with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. More life details will appear in the February issue.
Henry de Reus died recently near Pella Iowa with Nellie Steenhawk his wife surviving along with seven children six daughters and a son. The family moved to Prairie City in 1913 and lived on a farm before moving to town last year. Funeral services were held January 22 at the Prairie City home and Reformed Church with interment in Prairie City cemetery.
S/Sgt John De Ronde ASN 37428710 attached troops at Camp Shelby Mississippi with listed units and disembarking notes. Other names appear with camp and station references including Rhode Island and Texas locations.
Geurt Snetselaar born August 11, 1916 near Pella Iowa served in the Army during World War II. He entered service January 1943 and died December 21 in Belgium at age 28 years 4 months 7 days. He served as chaplain’s assistant with postings at Camp Wolters Texas and later in France. He was survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Ren Snetselaar.
A memorial service was held January 21 for Geurt Snetselaar and his sister Esther, with recitals by Rev. Marzale, pastor, and Rev. Huibrectee. The American Legion chaplain presented a flag to Geurt’s mother, as the Legion and Auxiliary participated in the service.
The notice lists Sunday School and worship times for Second Reformed, Pel la Baptist, Gospel Hall, and related church activities. It mentions quarterly meetings, evangelistic events, prayer sessions, youth meetings, and revival preparations with pastors I J Vanden Berg A A Swanson George T Pinches guiding services and topics like Foundations of Fall and The Holy Spirit.
Simpson swooped to a decisive victory over Central Club with a wide margin as Dutchmen failed to keep pace. Chuck Kueh led with 28 points while Mensch topped Central with 11, as Kultz Katano Webber Van Dokkumburg Watton and Wickham contributed scoring attempts.
Rev elderman leads Ezra Temple at Lower Grove Community Church with services January 25 through 27. All welcome for evening and morning sessions. church invites parishioners and neighbors to attend.
Cand. Van Weelden will preach at Pella church this Sunday as Rev. L Vermeer is called to the pulpit. Congregation rejoices at the prospective call and the church remains hopeful for a clear path forward.
Parish notices report Pastor Haverkamp leading Sunday worship at First Reformed Church Virginia alongside Sunday School attendance and parental participation. The fragment mentions morning service and family involvement in the church活动.
A Chronicle report notes thefts of spare tires from two vehicles. One wheel and tire were removed from a truck parked near W. W. Sadler’s home, and a wet spare was taken from Bob Kouwenhorst’s car. The writer warns parking in unseen spots and stresses tire thefts rise with value.
A concise report notes that paving jars or related feed containers improves feed efficiency for cattle feeders. It highlights better feed preservation, reduced waste, and enhanced weight gains, with practical implications for livestock operations.
Seattle moves to improve cattle health and thriftiness through new measures. officials aim to bolster herd welfare, reduce costs, and promote sustainable farming practices across the region. the initiative highlights veterinary oversight, farm efficiency, and long term productivity.
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