Memories of Pella Blade writer recalls theater and friends
The writer reflects on decades with the Pella Chronicle and its readers, sharing memories of Olympia Washington theater days, early rail lines, and long-ago colleagues. He notes personal health slowing work, recalls usher notes at court, and mentions mentors, performers, and a German draftsman who died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Moore
Lilia
Washington
Pella Blade
Pelli Chronicle
Pella
Pella Chronal
Mikada Agai
Koko
Admiral Henry
Burlington
Vermont
Admir
Seattle
Portland
Washington, D.C
Otto von Geldern
Mayo
San Francisco
San Brossco
Hige Offic
Mr. von Geldern
Centennial Circle News and local celebrations update
A large crowd attended prayer services at Vella and Leighton churches last Wednesday. Mrs. de Prenger visited Leighton Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ustermarkt and family joined the 50th wedding anniversary event for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Roovart of Pella. Several families from Harvey, Oskaloosa, and nearby areas were mentioned visiting, hosting, or attending gatherings, with multiple references to local couples and kin ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vella
Leighton
Doin de Prenger
Elmer Ustermarkt
Marion Potts
Oskaloosa
Dan Aalbers
Andildren
Near Harvey
Henry van Rooke
Joyce Marilyn
Clayton Ustermarkt
F N Heuke- Jom
Aind Glen
Pella
Gervitt Heukel
Terry Dongle Leighton
Tom Wilson
Julius Uitermarkt
Myron Uitermarkt
Neal de Jou
Tony de Jong
Henry Roovart
Henry van Roekel
Louis van Roekel
Peoria
Prepare Land for Trees Under 1940 Conservation Program
Farmers aiming to benefit from the 1940 Agricultural Conservation program should ready soil before planting. Remove vegetation to give each tree at least 18 inches of space. Contour plow furrows to cut costs. Stock from federal nurseries is available at production cost. shrubs and small trees for wildlife cover are permissible. Species for Iowa include June berry, mountain ash, bladdernut, choke and pin cherry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U B. MacDonald
MacDonald
Spring hats lead Easter fashion with primroses and veils
A long feature on Easter millinery traces spring hat trends for women, noting primroses bows veils and bold colors. It discusses various styles from tiny bonnets to cat o nine skullcap hats, with tips on how pigments and materials affect wearability and facial appeal. It also touches on vitamins for laying birds in a separate clipped note.
Easter musings stir town with jokes and prompts
A town column blends Easter reflections with playful notes from Marold Klein. It urges looking beyond this life toward eternity, hints at Easter Bunny hunts, Tulip Time stunts, and local quirks. Readers are invited to name vehicle owners in Quiz No 18.
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Bertha
Mae Wes
Hollywood Pete
Oscar Whoopee
Bluebird
K. Hope Napoleon
Shasta
Iron Ball
Minnie
Juli
Tree species list and stock application guidance from Ames
The bulletin lists species such as dogwood hawthornes ironwood dwarf juniper mountain maples paw paw wild plum prairie crab apple red bud sassafras sumac and wahoo. It instructs planters to request stock and price details from the State Forester in Ames via application forms, and notes landowners must keep grazing animals out of plantations for season-end success per MacDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Operative Nurseries
Ames
MacDonald
Fowl Health Notes on Vitamin Deficiency Impacts
The report discusses fowl paralysis Wileke or leucosi showing no benefit from wheat or xerm oil as preventive or curative. It notes vitamin K deficiency in the ration raises embryonic mortality and may affect fertility. It highlights vitamin E and Sinew vitamin in germ grains, especially wheat.
Sexed Chicks Offer Profit When Space Is Tight
HL Wilcke of Iowa State College notes that for farmers with limited room sexed female chicks maximize laying stock, while those with ample space can save by buying cheaper straight run chicks and selling cockerels at 10 to 12 weeks. He says cockerels often cover raising costs and yield a profit, a pattern observed in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL. Wilcke
Iowa State College
Wilcke
Vitamin E in poultry care urged cautious use
H. L. Wilcke of Iowa State College warns that vitamin E concentrates should not be used to treat infectious diseases in chickens until solid experimental evidence supports it. He notes wheat germ oil is the most concentrated vitamin E source and has been widely publicized as a preventive or cure.
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Chronicle
Tsang
Ushe
Perforn Pia
Leon Sot
Nate
Olympia
Washington
Tervite
Travelius
Neévis
ISRO
U.S
H. L. Wilcke
Poultry Husbandry
Iowatate College
Pocketbook Found Returns $150 To Fred Maris
A pocketbook found in Independence last week contained $150 and was returned to the owner Fred Maris. The finder’s honesty was noted by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Maris
Pocket theft report at Cap itall owner meeting
A brief note describes a pocket theft involving owner Orm Cap itall and Mr Harris. A $30 amount was mentioned, with no immediate hook or return reported. Local chatter notes delayed recovery and unclear timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orm Capitall
Harris
Hook
No More Ice Boxes Trapping Jerry Lust Near Newton
Little Jerry Lust crawled into the family ice box and locked himself inside during a four hour parental search. Air came from a drain pipe and sustained him until he was found, promising he will choose a different pastime next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Lust
Newton
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Jamesway
The
Brom Hatchery
Cudahy
Schippers & Sons
East Side Square
Speed Queen
Rinso
Hoeksema & van der Wal
Centennial Circle News
Bath
Speies
Marold Klein
Harold
Easter Bunny
Tulip Tim
Fred Dekker
Fred
Vulp Ele
Elis
By Ding Darling
Carpenter's
Dodge
Nan Eis
Ars Dawes Encineering Coss Nore Extra
A. B. van Houweling Auto
Franklin St. Ma
Towa
Goodyear
van Gorp Tire Company
Sesso “Arm Enn
Supreme Court of American Business
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