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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1948

Page

2

Locals recall weddings and a midsummer blaze in Waterloo

Local notes recount Mrs Gyshert Ver Meer departing Mt hospital with her baby, a fire at North Main near Tatip Park, and Joe Warde Geetensend’s report of February 24 services. Harry Sehokel recalls a years‑ago wedding with warm weather as this year brings snow and high water.

Gerrit Miedemachute North Main Tatip Park Harry Sehokel Chronicle Henrietta Klein

Lynnville Dominates Bussey In Sectional Tourney Finish

Lynnville beat Bussey 29 28 in a tense finish as Sparks scored 15 and Dunkin 14 for Sussey. Lynnville then defeated Attica 29 22 in the next round, with Gutville accounting for six points as Attica stalled late. Officials Rose and L D Palmer presided over the sectional tourney.

Dillon Sparks Ie Dunkin Sussey Lynnville Attica Qater Gutville Rose L. D. Palmer

Library Notes and Historical Novels for Fall Reading

A catalog style note lists Library Notes on gas turbines and jet propulsion for aircraft alongside several historical novels. The Money Man by Thomas B Costain recounts Jacques Coeurs rise in 15th century France through wealth and intrigue, while The Living Wood by Louis le Wohl reimagines Helena mother of Constantine in early Christian history amid political and religious clashes.

Thomas B. Costain France Charles VII Agnes Sorel Jacques Coeur Levant Louis le Wohl de Wohl Helena Constantine

Liver a la Italienne Iver Recipe Steps to Nourish

A compact historic recipe describes Liver a la Italienne with elbow macaroni, durum wheat pasta, and tomato from a rich liver dish. The method includes browning liver, simmering with tomatoes, blending flour with water to thicken, then combining with macaroni and serving with a lettuce salad, rolls, and butter. Yield 6 servings.

Iver Ellen Macarini

Notice to clean and treat oats on your farm

Portable farm service offers oat cleaning and treatment. Contact Ver Ploeg Portable Farm Service at 92 for farm needs.

Ploeg

Farmers Cooperative Hybrid Seed Corn Ad Offers Member Discount

The Farmers Cooperative Hybrid Seed Corn Company announces hybrid seed corn at cost for Farm Bureau members. Orders must be placed before April 1, 1948 to be grown in 1948 and delivered in spring 1949. Contact H Van Rheen en at 608 Jefferson Street, Pella, Iowa.

Farmers Cooperative Hybrid Seed Corn Company Farm Bureau H. van Rheenen Jefferson Street Pella Towa

Pella Independent School District Nominates Board Members

Notice of the regular annual election for the Independent School District of Pella to choose two Board of Education members. Election at City Hall on Monday March 8, 1948 from noon to 7:00 pm. John J. Blommers, secretary.

Independent Pella Board of Education John J. Blommers Sec'y

Lake Prairie Township Assessor Announces Saturday Office Hours

The Lake Prairie Township Assessor will be at Marion County State Bank from 1 to 3 o'clock on Saturday to discuss moving plans. A. J. Terlouw notes this outreach and invites residents to attend.

Marion County State Bank A. J. Terlouw

Homestead tax credits claimed at bank Saturdays

The City Assessor L A Sents states credits must be claimed at the Marion County State Bank basement every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm. All credits must be claimed before April 1 to be valid.

Marion County State Bank

White Way Auto Co asks customers to refile orders

Notice to all customers who signed up for cars or trucks at White Way Auto Co. to bring copies of their orders. All copies were burned, so a new list must be created. Your order number shows your place in line to receive a car.

White Way Auto Co

Notice of probate of will in Knoxville Iowa 1948

Notice announces a May 15 1948 hearing in Marion County for the will of Simon De Haan deceased with objections due by then. It lists Jack B. Carpenter Clerk of District Court and deputy T W Morris. Also appears an unrelated notice offering Zokoro medicine and car safety service by John Lasshuit from Main Street.

Knoxville Iowa District Court of Iowa Marion County Simon de Haan Jack B. Carpenter T. W. Morris

Nomination Papers Deadline for County Board of Education Set

The state Department of Public Instruction fixes January 17, 1948 as the filing deadline for County Board of Education candidates. Ballot names include Albert L. Dykstra and Oren S. Van Niewaal-Pella. Van Niewaal-Pella’s papers were filed February 17, 1948 and rejected over a February 16 interpretation. Monroe

Siee Te Department of Pulte Instruction Wuary County Board of Education Hames Albert L. Dykstra Oe Oren S. van Niewaal Pellaewaal Monroe

Card of Thanks From Mrs Van Nimwegen

Mrs Mary Van Nimwegen thanks Leighton Roorda and De Geus family for flowers visits and get well wishes while confined to hospital in Kansas City. Grateful for cards and encouragement. twins will thank you when strong enough to visit.

S. de Gues Ray de Geus Kansas City Mary van Nimwegen

Personal Witness and Triumphs at First Reformed Church

The First Reformed Church schedule lists A Haverkamp D D as minister with Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. for Sunday School and 10:45 a.m. for Morning Worship on The Triumphs of the Cross, plus 7:30 p.m. Evening prayer, 2:00 p.m. Junior C E, 6:30 p.m. Intermediate and Senior Christian Endeavor, and a Wednesday 2:00 p.m. Day of Prayer Harvest and Industry Service. Come thou with us and we will do thee good.

First Reformed Church A. Haverkamp D.D C. E

Fire of Her Own Af Story in City Yard

In a street yard a woman observed a developing fire and alerted others as a second fire truck arrived to save the hotel. Pedestrians urged vigilance while color signals guided safety, with bystanders noting the near miss.

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