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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1947
Page
7
Victory Strivers 4-H Club held its July meeting at Marjorie Bensink’s home with most members present. Reports covered the State Convention and a camp trip. A curtain demonstration and a light luncheon followed.
On July 9 at the home of Mrs. Clarence Vogelaar Des Moines the Methodist Circle met for a potluck with thirteen members and four visitors. The program featured prayers hymns scripture readings a duet a solo and piano numbers. A social hour followed lunch. An August meeting was announced and another afternoon tea was hosted by Mrs. H A Veenstra.
A nostalgic verse laments how life distances old friends in a bustling city. The speaker recalls shared childhood warmth with Jim and resolves to call, but time and fate separate them until a telegram confirms Jim has died. The piece closes on the sobering line of a vanished friend.
Gerrit Plate aged 80 years 3 months 28 days died at home near Otley July 8 1947 after lingering illness. Born March 10 1867 in Ede Netherlands he immigrated at 26. Married Sallie Burggraaf March 10 1897 five children and 9 in total. Lived on a Knoxville area farm then Mahaska Keokuk and Marion Counties. Charter member of Oskaloosa Christian Reformed Church later Otley church. Survived by wife eight or nine children listed with spouses and 15 grandchildren, siblings and sisters. Funeral July 10 1947 from home and Otley Reformed Church J W Visser officiated burial Oakwood Cemetery Pella Iowa.
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after death. They acknowledge sympathy and flowers sent to honor Gerrit Plate, dear husband, father, and brother, with Mrs. Gerrit Plate and children and siblings signing.
Mrs Dae Vander Linden Den Adel died at home July 10 after twenty months illness. She was 66 years old. She was born February 16 1881 near Pella. She married Dick Den Adel February 12 1908 and had daughter Lucille. Survived by husband Lucille sister Mrs L J Roorda and brothers Gerrit and John Vander Linden. Seven brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. She belonged to First Reformed Church of Pella. Funeral and interment at Oakwood Cemetery with nephew pallbearers.
A family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who offered support during the long illness and after the death of Mrs. Dick Den Adel. They acknowledge sympathy, condolences, and the flowers sent as tokens of respect and regard.
Gerrit Leendert Blom born March 22 1876 in Herwynen Gelders Netherlands son of Johannes Blom and Anneke Zant. He died July 8 1947 at age 72 years 8 months 17 days after moving to Am in 1891 and living in the community. He was preceded in death by his parents two sisters and four brothers. He is survived by one sister.
The funeral for Sarah De Vries and distant relatives was conducted Thursday July 10 1947 at 2 p.m. at the Van Dyk Funeral Home with Rev Theo P Verhulst officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
We thank friends and neighbors for their kindness during his illness and after his death. Grateful for expressions of sympathy and flowers and tokens of regard. Mrs C Kooyman Nieces and Nephews.
Herman H. Vanden Berg of Pella Iowa died July 8 1947 at age 78 with family mourning. He was born December 24 1869 in Pella and married Gysbertje Tom on March 1 1894. Surviving are four children six grandchildren two great grandchildren a sister and many relatives. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery conducted by Van Dyk Funeral Home with Reverend Havick presiding.
Mrs. Abraham Verploegh 79 of Pella dies after a lingering illness in Des Moines July 7 1947. Born in Pella July 16 1867 she married Abraham Verploelgh April 16 1886. Survived by widower five children fourteen grandchildren nine great grandchildren and church community involvement. Funeral July 9 1947 at First Reformed Church with burial at Oakwood Cemetery.
Marshal Henry Willert of Reinbeck accosted a young man on the streets last week who he suspected had passed bad checks. The brief incident prompted inquiry into the man’s identity and motives as local authorities investigated the matter.
Clothing specialists at Iowa State College endorse the steam iron as a worthwhile aid for professionals when sufficient sewing justifies the cost. The device eases pressing of garments, especially wool, reduces dampening needs, and can be used directly on fabric. Proper use depends on moving the iron to distribute steam and allow drying between fillings, with attention to water type and correct temperature settings.
A discussion on insomnia and its impact on alertness and morale. It notes that fatigue can signal disease, suggests medical checks if sleeplessness persists, and offers practical steps such as outdoor exercise, regular bedtimes, relaxing routines, warm baths, and a light bedtime snack to improve sleep.
The University of Iowa Bureau of Business Research reports household appliances showing the greatest gain in Iowa retail sales in May, with a 67 percent increase versus May 1946. Motor vehicle dealers rose 56 percent. July previously placed them first for an extended period. Other gains include feed stores 46 percent, furniture and hardware 86, and grocery stores 28.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Frauke Olson and a first ride or flight at Milford with vague details about age and attendance at a sale. The readable text is uncertain about specifics, but indicates a personal milestone linked to air travel and local events.
Iowa State College extension dairyman A W Rudnick warns that objectionable flavors and odors in milk and cream often arise in late season from cows grazing flavored weeds and seeds. Removing weeds, mowing pastures, or delaying milking after grazing can reduce taint. Cows should be kept from stagnant water and rye pastures and not mixed with the main herd’s milk.
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