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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
8
A fragmented OCR item references the Den Berg Elee and Paint Company with a number 161 appearing in the text, indicating a possible listing or notice detail. The readable fragment provides insufficient context to determine the action, date, or governing body.
A town paper column recounts reader letters from Rochelle Park noting humor and church life. It mentions Dr George Baitsell of Yale visiting, his biology book, bulb gardening efforts on Broadway, a stolen electric clock from Dr Aschenbrenner, and observations on church services and local weather. It invites readers to send bulbs and letters and references local church activities and Garden prep.
Marion County Iowa district court clerk announces a written will of Albert Sloksbergen deceased filed for probate. A hearing is set for 10:00 a.m. July 8 1940 in Knoxville Town to prove validity and any objections must be filed by the hearing date.
The Home for the Aged welcomed many visitors from Prairie City Las Vegas Wright County Kellogg Albia and Des Moines as well as addresses in Pella Sully and Rock Island. Notable events include Nellie Quartel’s 77th birthday on June 24 and Arie Hood’s 88th birthday on June 25.
A Sunday dinner hosted by Mrs Am tess drew relatives including Mr and Mrs and Sarah Jane and numerous Newton residents. Courting and extended family visits continued with Mrs Sophia Rolffs and children, Mr and Mrs C C Bomberger, and others from St Olaf Grinnell New Sharon Sanborn Walla Walla and nearby towns. A three week vacation in Sanborn capped by family gatherings in Oskaloosa and Grinnell rounds out a day of community hospitality.
Distant relatives and neighbors attended the funeral services for Mrs. Mine Anderson in Oskaloosa on Saturday afternoon. Earlier, a June 20 family gathering at Gus Blom's home celebrated a sixth wedding anniversary. Guests from Dell, Peoria, and nearby towns visited, with piano duets and a gardening talk featured at a separate afternoon event.
Mr and Mrs J J Rovaart of Vella visited with C Vander Haar and family. C Valster and children spent time with Zou family. De Prenger called on Gerald Huyser who is recovering after two operations at Mahaska hospital. Rosemary Moclenbrock of Minneapolis had hip surgery and remains at risk. Local families, births, and birthdays mark a week of visits and hospital progress in Centennial Circle.
Two Wesley boys caused excitement when one thought the other had drowned. Volunteers searched for the missing boy, but he was later found waiting and wondering what had happened to his companion.
A home remedy claims to ease rheumatic arthritic or neuritic pain quickly. Use Ru-Ex or Tri-Fx Compound with water and lemons, two tablespoons twice daily. results noted within hours or overnight. If no improvement, a money back guarantee applies and purchase details are provided.
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