First annual meeting of Vella Christia Hijeh School Sa
The first annual meeting is set for Tuesday evening August 6 at 8 o clock in the Protestant Reformed Church on South Main in Pella. Principal elect William Van Viet will speak. A secretary and treasurer report will be given. Three officers will be elected from nominees including P Borrefyn Tracy B Memmelaur Leighton W Stuursma Pella Jake Stuursma Peoria AL Moos G Rooy Oskaloosa. All parents and friends are invited.
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Vella Christia Hijeh School
Sawill
Tue
Protestant Reformed Church
South Main Street
Pella
William van Viet
P. Borrefyn
Tracy
B. Memmelaur
Leighton
W.stuursma
Jake Stuursma
Peoria, AL
Moos
G. Rooy
Oskaloosa
Isaac De Haan obituary notices death of local resident
Isaac De Haan died after a brief illness at his home 911 West Liberty Street Saturday afternoon July 26 at 1 15. He was born in Pella Iowa May 13 1858. The family moved in a covered wagon ten years later.
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Isaac de Haan
Liberty Street
Mr. de Haan
Pella
Iowa
De Haan Civilian and Family Recall 50 Years of Marriage
The obituary notes a long marriage to Doorn lasting fifty years and seven daughters plus three sons born, one child died in infancy. The De Haan family traveled from Sioux County to Dakota then to Pella. Surviving children listed include Mrs J Beerenis, Mr Case Den Blatte, Mrs Buel is, Mrs John Hesseler, Mrs HW Van Den Berg, Mrs John Van Pearsem, and John JH De Haan with 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at First Christian Reformed Church with Rev John Vander Plog officiating. Interment at Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doorn
Sioux County
Iito Dakota
de No
Pella
Omourn
J. Beerenis
Case den Blatte
Mr. de Haan
First
Christian Reformed Church
First Christian Reformed Church
John Vander Plog
Mannen-Koor
de Hann
John Vander Ploen
Jesus
South Dakota
Towa
John Straks
Sanhorn
John Cady
Harrison
Menry de Lange
Dick Vis
Morrison
Neephew
de Haan
Fd Hoekman
Jake Marcus
Oakwood Cemetery
Death notice for Mrs Arie Vriezelaar near Monroe
A brief notice from Mrs Henry W Vriezelaar of Oley reports the death of Mrs Arie Vriezelaar at the Don Vriezelaar home near Monroe at 8 00 p m Monday July 28. She had just celebrated her eightieth birthday. No further details were available at press time. more information on survivors and life will appear in the August 7 Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Vriezelaar
Oley
Arie Vriezelaar
Don Vriezelaar
Monroe
Mrs Gertie Van Houweling dies at 426 North Tenth
Mrs Gertie Van Houweling wife of William Van Houweling of 426 North Tenth Street died at her home Thursday night July 24 1941 after an extended illness She is survived by her husband and five sisters Marie Vroom of Oskaloosa J B Roovart and Jennie Roorda of Pella John Den Hartog and Margart Van Zee of Beacon Funeral services were held in the Wilcox Garland chapel at 2 p m Monday July 28 Burial in Forest cemetery Rev A C Morgan Church of the Nazarene in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie van Houweling
William van Houweling
North Tenth Street
Marie Vroom
Oskaloosa
J. 3. Roovart
Jennie Roorda
Pella
John den Hartox
Margart van Zee
Beacon
Wilcox
Notice of Probate of Will in Marion County Iowa
notice is hereby given that a written instrument claiming to be the last will and testament of emma kaldenberg deceased is on file in the clerk of the district court office in marion county iowa hearing set at 10 00 a m on august 12 1941 in knoxville to prove validity objections must be filed by then rex weddle clerk of district court deputy jack b carpenter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
District Court of Iowa
Marion County
Emma Kaldenberg
Town
Rex Weddle
Jack B. Carpenter
Order That Coal Now
Defense authorities announce coal will be hard to get in Fall and Winter. Coal is waiting at Sumpter Coal Mine. Call 666 on 6 to order your bin. Act now to ensure safety and avoid shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumpter Coal Mine
Local Residents Make Visits and Family News Amid Town Happenings
The column lists neighborly visits including Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rouwenhorst buying land east of M W Huyser and planning a new home. It notes Oskaloosa visitors, hospital news on Ralph Richards, and Cheryl Sue improving at home after appendicitis. Various families travel for visits, picnics, and vacations, with minor health notes and store improvements noted in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Rouwenhorst
M. W. Huyser
Huyser
Peter Heerema
Bob Heerema
Darwin Squibb
Oskaloosa
William Snyder
Connie
In., Were Callers Here On Mrs. Snyder's Sister, Mrs. L. J. Schakel
Schagel
Martha Elwood
Earl Curtis
Billie
Donald
Kirkville
Iowa
Ottumwa
Ralph Richards
Cedar Falls
Cheryl Sue
Jim van Weelden
Lynnville
John van Weelden
East Third St
Baptist Assembly
Iowa Falls
Ray de Maun
I. H. Sadler
Clarence van Niewaal
Loren Vander Zyl
Margery Lautenbach
Norman Goode Mra
H. HL. Sadler
Dean
Ft. Dodge
Io Leona Schilder
Ota de Winter
Myra Hymans
Elvina Flikkema
Claire Faust
John Jolink
New York City
Central College
New York State
New Jersey
Washington, D.C
G. J. Hagens
Walter Hagens
Chicago
P. A. Renaud
Tower
Minn
Edward LeCocq
Althey
Meyer Lungerak
Anna Mae
Cora Mae Vander Linden
West
Colorado
Yellowstone Park
L. J. Schukel
Connie Wormhoudt
Colorado Springs
Elvin Hollebrands
Saturday Band Concert Program Highlights
The program lists The Palestra March by Fennell and Charlemagne Overture among a string of pieces. Performers include Paul Cunningham, Alice Blue Gown Waltz, Medley of Old Time Favorites, and The Singing Stills with vocal solo by Miss Anne Tusseling. A Kansas City Star march by Liberati appears later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fennell
Charlemagne
Richards
Paul Cunningham
Romane King
Georgia Camp Meeting
Mills
Lake
McCarthy
Sylvia
Speaks
David
Miss Anne Tusseling
Clarl
America
Love
Gettler
Kansas City Star
Liberati
Vacation Notice From Wormhoudt Store Patronage
Mrs. C. C. Breuklander and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Breuklander and son of Harvey were called, while a vacation from duties was reported at the Wormhoudt Furniture Store.
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Wormhoudt Furniture Store
C. C. Breuklander
Edward Breuklander
Harvey
Illness prompts Melcher Auxiliary attendance and plant blooms
Mrs Lod Schakel’s illness sends relatives from Pella and Marion County to Melcher for the Melcher Lesson Auxiliary installation. Margaret Carr of Des Moines stalling officer presides. Night Blooming Cereus plant from Madisonville, Kentucky, draws attention as guests arrive. Mrs Sam Van Vliet of Indiana spent last weekend with Mr and Mrs Ed Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lod. Schakel
Murray Nesbit
Millie Schakel
Anna Dykhuis
George Ries
Betty Ries
Melcher
Margaret Carr
Des Moines
Marion County
Madisonville
Kentucky
Webster
Pella
Sam van Vliet
Indianola
Ed Cook
4 H Judging Squad Named for Marion County Contest
During summer, several judging workouts covered beef cattle horses and sheep. Herbert Rees Pleasantville led scoring with close followers Duck Hudson Keith Agan Bobby Bane Loren Anderson and Carroll Phillips. The top six from the OUC Wel-L FFG JU clubs will practice further and represent Marion County at the Iowa State Fair judging contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Rees
Pleasantville
Duck Hudson
Keith Agan
Bobby Bane
Loren’ Anderson
Carroll Phillips
Herbert
OUC
Jack
Keith
Loren
FFG
Bobby
Carroll
Marion County
Tomatoes Are Good For You Specially For You
A nostalgic column extols tomatoes for their vitamins and color, sharing a recipe for baked stuffed tomatoes with rice, egg yolk, ham, and curry. Notes on vitamin C loss during cooking and suggestions for variation conclude with cheese sauce served around the tomatoes.
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Mary Ames
Prevent Heat Prostration by Salt in Water and Food
Advice urges dissolving salt in workers’ water jugs during harvest heat and adding salt to cooked foods. Nutritionists recommend a teaspoonful per person daily to help prevent heat prostration. The note stresses rest and hydration as essential during hot days.
Outlook for Infantile Paralysis Better in 1941
Iowa health officials say the outlook for infantile paralysis this year is more favorable than 1940. July reports show eight cases vs 21 in 1940, six months total 12 vs 28 last year, with seasonal rises expected in late summer and early fall. Authorities caution against fatigue and advise rest and moderation to prevent cases among youth.
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State Health Department
Wages of Farm Hands Highest Since Year 1930
Farmers in Iowa report higher wage rates for farm labor as of July 1, with average pay at 42.50 dollars per month with board or 51.78 without. Thornburg cites a 2h percent rise from last year amid a labor shortage. The supply stands at 76 percent of normal, driven by army navy service and defense work drawing younger workers to factories and camps. Farmers respond by longer hours, more power machinery, and barter labor to maintain harvest schedules.
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Towa
Secretary of Agriculture
Mark G.thornburg
Towa Cooperative Crop and Livestock — Reporting Service
Thornburg
Concrete-filled tire rim makes effective cistern cover
A tire rim from an automobile filled with concrete serves as a durable cistern cover, offering a simple, sturdy solution for water storage. The improvised lid provides a heavy, weather resistant top that helps deter debris and pests while keeping rainwater inside.
Musings of the Town Crier in Pella Letter Notes Local Life
A fragment from a 11d letter home to Madison Wisconsin recounts everyday town scenes in Pella. It recalls poolside dustups with oldtimers Cradly Wormhoudt and Lon Wormhoudt, community flavors like butter milk pap, and plans for school openings and curbings. The writer muses about local cheese and a wordplay quiz on In ’t veld, concluding with a name pun Klaas Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
State Fair 4-H Colt Show at Towa Fair August 2020
The Towa 4-H club plans an attractive exhibit with top yearling Belgian, Clydesdale, Percheron, and Shire colts that will be entered at the State Fair in August 2020. Wayne C. Jackson notes the 4-H colt show is set for Wednesday afternoon August 27 following group judging, with the state champion club colt to be chosen at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Wayne C. Jackson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pella Christian High School Society Meeting
Masonic Study Club
Masonic Lodge
N. van Vliet
Charley) van Vliet
Som
Ak Ee Eet
Clo
Osara
Hoeksema Garage
Bean
Gilbert van Maanen
Harold van Maanen
Eleanor Vander Wilt
Dorothy de Cook
Reuben Ter Louw
Marcella Vander Wilt
Sidney Vander Waal
Arvin de Cook
Roland Grandia
Henry Rozeboom
William van Maanen
Elvera Willemsen
Edna Mae Ter Louw
Edward Grandia
John Vander W. Shirley In der Wert
Clarence van Zee
Eleanor Ver Ploeg
Harold
William van Baalen
Neuenesch
West Pella
Bethel
Aly Cansts
Young
Wilson Jewel
Camp Wormhoudt
Grady Wacehter
Lon Wormhoudt
Vue
Pele
The
Towa Horse and Mule Breeders’ Association
West End Station
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