Local Notables and Moves Around Pella Area
Community notes list Ed Boland family and Linda Boland in Albin, Luke Vander Linden returning to Pella from Iowa City, Rev G M Vriezelaar moving to Waterloo to lead Open Bible Church, and many local residents traveling, visiting, or changing jobs. Vacation plans at Pella Manufacturing Co. and several hospital visits are included along with Bible conferences and church missions in Ottumwa and Akron Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Boland
Cathryn
Grand Hter Linda
Albined
Gertie van Roekel
Luke Vander Linden
Iowa City
Pella
G. M. Vriezelaar
Waterloo
Iowa
Open Bible Church
Des Moines
Vriezelaars
West Ith Street
Max Faye van Ruekel
Mary Gwinn
Brevard
North Carolina
Dotti Crosby
Columbia
Ouri
B. Crosby
Miss Crosby
University of Missouri
Columbia Daily Tribune
Soils District Office Moves to Courthouse
The Marion County Soils District moved its office to the courthouse basement in Knox ville on Monday June 28. Renovations and decorations completed the new quarters. The Board of Supervisors granted permission to occupy the space, saving rental costs. Eventually offices will be on the first floor. Farmers and others interested in conservation are invited to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Soils District
Knoxville
Soil District Commissioners
Board of Supervisors
Soils District
Bond Sales in Security Loan at Half Way Mark
Iowa State director Roger F. Warin reported the security loan drive reached 50.35 percent of its 100 million quota by week ten. Forty-six counties exceeded 50 percent with South Lee leading at 92.12 percent, while Grundy Sioux Pocahontas and Carroll followed. Marion, Jasper, and Musha ska counties showed varied progress as counties push investors and payroll savings programs to spread the public debt among citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Roger F. Warin
South Lee County
South Lee
Grundy
Sioux
Pocahponts
Carroll
United States
Warin
Marion County
Mahaska County
Jasper County
Birthday Remembrance and Visits Across Aged Home Area
On June 25, residents marked Mrs. Arie De Hoedt’s 91st birthday. Numerous family and friends from Kilduff Newton Sully Leighton Des Moines Des Moines Des Moines and local towns visited residents, including Con De Prenger Langstraat De Jong and Den Hartog families, sharing greetings and celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie de Hoedt
William van Sant
Kilduff
Dirk Geenen
Arie Klein
Tunis van Dyk
C. B. Welle
Joan
Newton
C. de Prenger
Sully
J. Welle
Nancy Heemstra
Minnie Rillihan
Leighton
Con de Prenger
Peter Langstraat
Connie Langstraat
John Langstraat
Paul Langstraat
Peter de Jong
Ralph Kuiper
Peter Pol
John Brennan
Frank Jelsma
Leendert Langstraat
L. Visser
Des Moines
John den Hartog
W. van Sant
Henry den Hartog
C. den Hartog
G. W. den Hartog
Gertrude Grifficon
Joe Vanden Berg
Neal Jabaai
Neal de Prenger
William den Hartog
Farndell to Attend Organists Convention in St Louis
Associate Professor Gordon Farndell of Central College will attend the Bi annual American Guild of Organists convention in St Louis Missouri from July 5 to 9. The event marks the first national convention since the war with daily organ recitals and papers on organ work for church and school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Farndell
Central College
American Guild of Organists
St. Louis
Missouri
Potatoes Rise as Summer Bargains Reach Markets
Potatoes are plentiful this summer with 12 million bushels surplus, bringing bargains as high prices linger on other foods. Iowa State College nutritionist Jewel Graham notes top grade potatoes, U S Grade No 1 and above, remain firm and clean with no cuts or green spots. Readers are urged to cook potatoes in jackets to preserve vitamin C, and reuse leftovers by refrigerating for later dishes like potato pancakes or meat pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Graham
Iowa State College
Graham
Notice of will hearing and local events in Knoxville Iowa
Notices from Knoxville Iowa June 15 1948 announce a will hearing for Nellie Quartel deceased set for July 14 1948 at 10 00 A M in Marion County District Court Knoxville. Also rounded listings include CAMP FIRE PLAY DAY July 8 sack lunch for girls Ebenezer Church Leighton bazaar July 9 at 8 P M Marion County Democratic Convention July 2 keynote by Vincent L Browner Congress candidate with Beulah Ridler and G T Clark noted as chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Sisters
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Leighton
Marion County
District Court Room
Knoxville
Vincent L. Browner
5Th Congressional District
G. T. Clark
Beulah Ridler
Pella Picnic Planned in Western Michigan July 14
Former Pella residents in Western Michigan plan a July 14 picnic at Ottawa Beach near Holland on Lake Michigan. A planning committee including Nellie Post John Stuursma and Gerald Zylstra met in Grand Rapids to arrange a social gathering with family picnics and planned activities after supper. Readers are urged to publicize the event by sharing details with relatives and Michigan friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Ottawa Beach
Lake Michigan
Holland
Michigan
Nellie Post
Nellie Popma
John Stuursma
Gerald Zylstra
Zylstra
Grand Rapids
Euch
The
Pella Chronicle
High School Grads Eligible for Officer Candidate School
H S graduates may enlist in the U S Army to attend Officer Candidate School. Civilians and service members aged 20 to 28 may join as Staff Sergeants for OCS. Those with current or past commissioned roles or in certain branches are ineligible for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Jack E. Mehaffey
Knoxville, Town
Postoffice Bldg
National Guard
ROTC
Armed Forces
Mehaffey
Organized Reserve Corps
Army
Army program details for school and 2nd Lieutenant
Sgt. Mehaffey explains the program allowing soldiers to attend school and graduate as a second lieutenant. If the trainee fails to complete satisfactorily, he is discharged from the Regular Army. He offers to explain eligibility and process to all interested personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mehaffey
Corn Growth Measure in Clarke County Report
In Clarke county measurements taken by Lyle Miller show corn growing three inches within a 24 hour period. The note adds it will improve as the weather warms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Lyle Miller
Probate of Will Notice in Knoxville Iowa 1948
Notice that a will for Anne Schilder deceased is on file with the Clerk of the District Court in Knoxville Iowa. A hearing to prove the instrument will be held at 10:00 a.m. on July 27, 1948, before the Court or Clerk. Objections must be filed with the Clerk of District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
District Court of Iowa
Marion County
Nellie Quartel
Jack B. Carpenter
Anne Schilder
Town
Hiemstra Family Reunion Set for July 8 at West Market Park
The annual Hiemstra family reunion will be held Thursday July 8 at West Market Park. Attendees are invited to gather for a day of shared memories and activities at the park location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiemstra
West Market Park
Central Park Cafe to Close All Day on July Fourth
Central Park Cafe will be closed all day Sunday July 4. The notice notes the shutdown applies to the entire venue with no services for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park Cafe
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Hospital Stay
A note of gratitude to friends and relatives for cards letters gifts and flowers received while in Mahaska hospital. The writer especially mentions Nellie Neef and Monroe for visits during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska Hospital
Ossian resident has dog Duke and duck Donald Lucifer as pets
At Ossian Billy Goggin keeps a 16 year old dog named Duke and a one year old duck called Donald Lucifer. The duck admires Duke, follows him everywhere and sits nearby during Duke’s naps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian
Billy Goggin
Duke
Duck
Donald Lucifer
Personal Loans Offer With Flexible Repayment Terms
Short term financing option promises repayments up to twenty months to cover bills and vehicle purchases. Funds available the same day as application. Standout features include finance for vehicles, livestock, or other worthy needs, with small monthly payments.
Birthday Spuds Tragedy As Tractor Falls
Ellis Myers died when his tractor toppled off a platform during loading of two barrels of spray solution. A drop of about one foot caused the machine to overturn, killing him instantly. The accident occurred last week and underscores farm safety risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Myers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Accals
Pella Manufacturing (Overall) Co
Joe Vande Kieft
Kokomo
Indiana
William
Billy) Vande — Kieft
Billy
General Motors
Charles de Winter
Nick de Winter
Fairfield
Bankers Lite Company
Moines
John E. Vander
Oskaloosa
T. W. Harris
Scott Air Force
Bess McBride
Col Harris
U.S
Robert van Vark
Otto Path
Oskaloos
Leonard Slycord
Mercy
Hattie Vandermeulen
John den Adel
Carl Parkapile
Wm. Ramsel
Yellowstone Park
Rockies
A. de Vries
Morningside
Charley Roorda
Henry Roorda
Denver
Colo
Janet
Marion Roorda
Paul Roorda
C. C. Anderson
Ottumwa
Frank Vander Berg
Peter Wassener
Willa
John
Agnes Ballengee
Florida
HD. van
Ian de
George Croll
Lutheran Hospital
John Roorda
Ada Roorda
Colorado
Fred Bosveld
Creston
Glenn Wisgerhof
Ronveld
Dena Ver Steeg
Akron
Ohio
W. G. Winstead
de Bruyn
Hattie Vane der Meilen
Friezer
TruVal
America
Farndell
U. S
Uncle Sam
West Market
H. S
Officers’ Training Schools
Nellie Neef
Monroe
Federal Discount Corp
Livermore
Martin Naaktgeboren
Lincoln
Manchu
Wilson
Bakker
Rus
Sudan
de Jong Seed Company
Ghle
Crest
Gamblea
Joe Stientjes
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