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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
3
The Building Room notes the construction boom reaching a high point in a decade and urges buyers to start building now. With FILA financing requiring as little as 10 percent down and fixed payments, homes can be affordable. Local contractors and suppliers on this page offer quality materials and reliable service to turn the dream into reality.
An early 20th century style column advises modernizing porches for year round use with private, low designs and complete screening. It recommends wide posts, minimal rail work, outlets for lamps, light painting, and a sloped floor for drainage. It notes options to enclose for winter use and suggests adding onto existing houses rather than building anew.
A Louisville man bought an old house for 4400, spent 4879 on modernizing it to 9279 total, and independent appraisers valued the property at 13000, a 3721 profit. A Park Ridge man paid 5500 for a run down house, spent 6000 on improvements, and sold for 14000, a 2500 profit. The piece notes modernization preserves value and can profit, while highlighting new trends in small home design blending Cape Cod and Williamsburg Colonial styles.
Bathrick of Pontiac Motor Division cites U S Department of Agriculture records showing motor transport moves large shares of butter, poultry, fruit, beef, pork, lamb, and other products from farms to market. He notes over 60 percent reliance on motor movement for national agricultural distribution.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Van Wyk entertained guests including Mr M Roz enboom Albert Henry and Nellie of Tracy on Wednesday evening in honor of Albert who leaves Monday for a year in camp. Additional attendees included Miss Viola Herwehe of Minneapolis Mrs Henry Herwebe Monroe Korine Vai Des Moines and Max Herwebe of Newton. Misses Geraldine Van Wyk Viola Steenhock and Warren Richard and Ray Van Wyk left Saturday for Hollandale Minnesota to spend the weekend.
John Vander Krol and family visited in the Russel Vander Krol home Sunday afternoon. Leslie Vande Krol and Orvil Vander Wilt in Lynnville. Mrs KE Vander Kamp and Mrs Harold Vande Krol visited Bri day. Geurt Vande Krol and family and Henry Meppelink spent the seventh of July near Pella. Mrs G Vander Pol and Dorothy spent the seventh of July near Mon roe. N D Monsma visited Anna Monsma home the th of July. Neal Vander Wilt family attended Vander Wilt reunion Gerrit Vander Wilt. Caterina Kovistra and family visited John Vande K Pol hone Sunday. Ward Williams visited Herman Vander Pol Sunday. varey near Taıntor visiting daughter Mrs Taylor for a few days.
Miss Rosetta De Brain of Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa vacationing with her parents Jo and Mrs Connie De Brain. Miss Belle Bugaard of Fells visiting John De Prenger family. Arthur Mouhlenbrock of Minneapolis visiting Mrs Tom Wilson family. Rosemary Wilson staying at home. Julius Ustermarkt and Joyce visited Henry Royaart in Pella. Gooseberry picking near Skunk River. Lois Jean Van Kockel visiting Blanche De Prenger. C Valster family at Cornie De Bruin home. many local dined with Van Rockel and De Prenger families.
A neighborhood gathering at the Louis Van Rockel home one mile west of Pella on Wachway Lid honored Mrs. Steve Van Zee of South Dakota visiting in the area. Gerrit Van Zee of St Lawrence and others from the community attended, sharing stories of the pond, woods, and local memories. Attendees included Elmer and Elmer Jr Wolters, Mr. and Mrs. Dirk De Bruin, and many Van Rockel and Van Bruin relatives. Brother Gerrit Terlouw and son John Teclouw from Sully joined with the group, and Henry Terlouw’s family also visited. The event included travel by bike and concerns about the pond and animals, with a pleasant afternoon and poor weather notes.
Amsterdam News notes a period of favorable rains with no storms. A gathering titled Guapell ing occurred at the school house attended by several residents including the Whippoor will. A follow up meeting is planned for next Wednesday evening.
Des Moines visitors Mr and Mrs Carl Hackett and Mr and Mrs John Kamerick joined local families in July events. Norma and Carolyn Meyer and the Gerrit B Klyn and children Robert and Donald were hosted with ice cream and a social gathering at Jim De Wartes home. The Toomans Melvin and Larry spent time at Jim De Wartes and Roy De Witt’s Leighton home, with Wm Miedema visiting his daughter Mrs Roy De Witt. Other households shared 4th of July festivities at Bussey and Mo line, and Jim Adams hosted visitors including Cy Webb of Harvey and Geo McMurray of Mo line last weekend.
Horse judging work-out and field days to be held at Dyer Farm near Pleasantville on Saturday July 12. Wayne C. Jackson of the Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders' Association will attend with Professor Glen Salisbury from Cornell University. Club members should not miss this opportunity for pointers from these experts.
Notice is hereby given there is on file in the Clerk of the District Court of Marion County Iowa a will purporting to be the last will of Antonie Vander Waal deceased. A hearing to prove validity is set for 10:00 a.m. August 7, 1941 in Knoxville Iowa. Objections must be filed by then. J Rex Weddle of District Court B Carpenter Deputy.
A lively town column recalls upcoming flights by local pilots Virgil Vander Linden Dannie Moulpolder and Norman Van Gorp and plans for rides. The writer chats about seeing Marian or Harriet, piano connections with Attorney De Reus and Louie De Vries, the beauty of Ed Vos gas station zinnias, Four o clock blooms, Central Park geraniums and a new refreshment stand at the Pella Municipal Playground.
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