Married Life in Pella Farm Scenes Along Route 1
A Chronicle feature visits Elmer Dieleman and John Boot homes on A. T. Klein farms near Pella Iowa. It highlights farm life 65 acres of corn, a large White Leghorn flock, a remodeled barn, and neighbors, with remarks on hard times recalled by Dutch residents and memories of local figures. The piece ends with nostalgic reflections from C. Moore on Pella history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Dieleman
Dieleman
Marion
M. van Gil
Memories of Pella recollections and shifting viewpoints
A column by C. M. Moore reflects on decades of writing Memories of Pella for the Pella Chronicle and the contrast with newer readers in Olympia. He notes changing tone, defends Hollanders as peaceful, and recalls a distant May 1873 departure with nostalgia and lingering hope for a future visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelia
Chronicle
George Fosdick
Des Moines
Pella
Iowa
Pella Chronicle
Olympia
Veaders
Barker
Harvey
Fifty and Fit with Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
An old promotional piece extols Dr Caldwell’s syrup pepsin as a simple daily stimulant to keep vital organs active and prevent bilious spells. It claims the remedy is non habit forming, inexpensive, and safe for children, urging a spoonful tonight to avoid constipation and auto intoxication.
Farm sale nets only $9.80 at Mahaska County auction
In New Sharon on John Molenberg farm, five horses nine cattle twenty four pigs and farm machinery sold for 9.80 to satisfy a mortgage held by Oskaloosa National Bank. Deputized bids collapsed with purchases expected to be returned as rumor says friends arranged low bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska County
John Molenberg
New Sharon
Oskaloosa National Bank
Proof of Will Notice in Marion County Iowa
A will of P Dunnink deceased is on file in the Marion County Clerk of Court office. A hearing before the Clerk is set for July 8 1982 in Knoxville Iowa. Interested persons may be heard at the Knox ville office. Clements deputy June 7 1982.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pice
District Court of
Iown
Marion County
Iowa
P. Dunnink
Knoxville
Clements
Notice of Hearing for Forfeiture of Conveyance in Iowa Court
The Marion County Iowa District Court issues notice that a 1930 Chevrolet Special Coupe owned by Henry Van Ekeren was seized June 4 1932 for transporting intoxicating liquor and is subject to forfeiture. The May term at Knoxville will hear the case. appearance by Aug 8 1982 is required or default will be entered. County Attorney Harold Clements signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Henry van Ekeren
Henry van Akeren
District Court
Marion’ County
Marion
Knoxville
Stee Harold
Clements
Marion County
Coronado Boy Scout Herbert Bigelow Receives Eagle Badge
Herbert Bigelow grandson of Dirk Kramer earns the highest scouting honor, the Eagle badge, in Coronado. He belongs to Troop 70, sponsored by the Coronado Rotary Club, under Scoutmaster L A Davidson, and advanced from assistant patrol leader to patrol leader and song leader. He plans radio engineering studies at Coronado High School and will mentor younger scouts while pursuing merit badges and eagle palms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronado
Cal
Chronicle
Kate Beard
Herbert Bigelow
Dirk Kramer
Herbert
Oronado High School
Eagle Scout Palms
Gertrude K. Bigelow
F Avenue
Young Congratulates John Heerema
Burbank California diary note dated June 13 1932 praises John Heerema for service record and prosperity. sender mocks his modesty crediting mid day loafers Bill Gezel Ed Van Zante Doc Sybe and Lank and jokes about pella Iowa ties and moves to California. The letter ends with playful quips about mis spent life and local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
Calif
John T
Chronicle
Bill Gezel
Ed van Zante
Doc
Sybe
Lank
Myself
Pharmaceutical Society
Farmers Alliance
Pella
John
Return note from Anticipated Local Social Network
A personal missive from Young, noting memories of the Pella group and friends now entering politics. The writer states pride in their peers taking on political roles, framing it as necessary “dirty work” for bigger and better aims. Signed by A Young at 486 N Olive Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Olive Ave
Wish Pella Proves Progress Through Action
A column urges Pella citizens to stop wishing for improvements and instead focus on sustained effort. It argues towns advance when residents believe change is possible and commit to one goal, noting progress requires ongoing work and collective will. The piece stresses perseverance over passive wishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Mrs. J Oostrum Dies After Long Illness at 57
Mrs. John Oostrum of Savannah Mo died Thursday morning at 8 20 in Savannah at age 57 years 7 months Funeral services were held at 1004 Union St and at First Christian Reformed Church with Rev J De Haan officiating Interment in Oakwood cemetery She was the former Christina Van Oonen Jan 11 1892 marriage survived by two brothers Henry Van Oonen Eddyville and Nick Van Oonen Indianola Believed devoted Christian and companion her loss noted Quote Let us be thankful for the fools Mark Twain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oostrum
Savannah
Union Street
First Christian Reformed Church
J. de Haan
Oakwood Cemetery
Oostrum
Indianola
Musician Hears Georgia Entertainer on Local Airwaves
A visiting young musician from Georgia connected with local shops in our city. Harold Rozenberg learned he could play guitar and sing after hearing him via a remote wire hookup. The musician planned to visit Shenandoah and hoped to pick up program opportunities from two local stations. He later recognized the announcer on EMA Shenandoah as Norman Foster, confirming the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our City
State of
Georgia
Joe de Koning
Harold Rozenberg
Vis
Mr. Vis
Vanden Berg
Whesh
Mr. Rozenberg
Shenandoah
Norman Foster
Mortuary notice for Gerret Vrough of Pella Iowa
Gerret W Vrough born November 4 1887 in Holland died June 11 1982 aged 44 years 7 months 7 days. He moved to America at age 20 arriving in Pella Iowa. Married Maggie Ostrum on September 4 1918 and raised five children. Survived by wife and children one brother Bill Vrough of Eddyville Iowa and three sisters in Holland. Many other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Jacobus Kole
Warren Point
N. J
John Kole
Kole
Holland
Henry
Cornelius
David
Mr. Kole
Pella
Gerret W'rough
America
Iowa
Maggie Ostrum
Bill Vrough
Eddyville
Cost Her 4.25 to Reduce 65 Pounds
Miss Bates of Beech Iowa shares her Kruschen Salts experience claiming a 65 pound loss over five months for 4.25 dollars. She urges safe weight loss through a daily half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast and a light diet, noting the product’s global availability.
Funeral services held for Fangeal at Bybee Davis home
The Fangeal services were conducted by Rev. F. G. Davis of Knoxville at the Bybee Davis funeral home in Pella Iowa Marion County News reports the burial followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Davis
Knoxville
Bybee Davis
Burial Wa
Pella
Iowa
Marion County
New
Poor Stationery Affects Business Image
A Chronicle Want Ad notes that stationery and printed matter, though inexpensive, strongly influence customer perception. It offers to visit and show samples to help select suitable stock and typographical layout, stressing the impact of tidy letterheads and statements on business reputation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sandridge
John Boot
Mrs. Boot
the Chronicle
Mr. Dieleman
Will Dieleman
Elmer
Anne Korver
E. H. Scarff
Central College
Charles W. Scarf
Redona Beach
Puget Sound
Elma
Seattle Daily Times
Charles W. Scarff
Seattle
Charles Scarff
Hava
By C. M. Moore
Wwe
District Court OF the State
D. Kramer
Young
John Heerema
J. Oostrum
Savannah, Mo
Mark Twain
KMA
Gerrit V
ROUGH
Miss Bates
Heerema Drug CO
United Paint and Body Co
Franklin van Gorp
Woodrow
The
Woodrow Washing Machine Company
H. D. van Zante
H. J, Vanden Berg
Chas, Hoeksoma
Henry Postma
Will C., van Vark
Henry Slot Bart Vander Voort
Herman Bauman
John P. Klein Diller Vander
Worp Borgeman
Dr. J. J. Sybe
Paul Koopman
A. A. Steenhoek
Nick Vander Pi Willemsen
Secrema
Jott Heckeema
Art Klein
van Varke
Nick Terlouw
L. B. Wormhoudt
G. G. Vander Wilt
Peter van Rees
Chas
le Coeq
Wm, Gouloose
John Ver Meer
Rev
D. Hollebook
H. Jarome
Luke Vander Linden
Sam Verrips
Harry G. Ver Steeg
Lewis Tuinstra
C. Naaktgeboren Is
Dick Leydens
Arie N. de Reusmetre
B. F. Vander Linden
L. A. Kuyper Daye Thomas L. Longstreet Gradus_ A. De Cook
Chas. F. Dykstra
John Bogaards
A.B. Kernbergen
John Vogelaar
Barney Mensch
H. Vander Linden
B. H. Langerale
G. Menning
Chris Vander Pol
W., Gosselink Co
Vanden Borg
John O. de Kock
John Gosselink Jr
Geo. Croll Abr
Vender Beek & Vorslaae
Rank
Tromp Ben Hosksoma
Ob Kuyper
John Ulric Bes Andewer
Gary Vogelaar
P. van Gorp
Woodrow W. Pella
I Machine Company
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