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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1949

Page

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Local births and hospital notes in Oskaloosa area

Local residents and visitors are released from Mercy and Mahaska hospitals after deliveries and surgeries. Names include Mrs. Gary Schiebout, Mrs. De Vries and baby, Mr. Lionbarger and others visiting or recovering, with several families welcoming newborns and planning home returns.

Gary Schiebout Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Jacob de Vries Reasoner Mercy AL Lionbarger Uichter Duckie Lee Mesa Californi Mi Lienbarger Mie Henry Reese Steve de Cook Leighton Mahaska Hospital Tikheel Roose Orn

Local notices and personal updates from a town paper

The clipping lists residents starting new jobs and moves, including Harry Grond at the clothing store and Mrs Veda Mensch with a sign for her gift shop. It notes property transfers, hospital visits, health updates, a Reverend Mondiman event, and Monkant family nursing home care in Ontario.

Harry Grond Enney Wormhoudt Kempkes Veda Mensch Prescott Steenhoek San Cole Columbine Walter Vicehor Af Hedrick Iawa Micesse Mondiman Polke Methodiot Efatrei Ted Ian Fete Tung Wor Artin Mowchen Montesa Bella Ontario Montasen Monkant Ce Nursing Des Monin Mis Robert Maw Millan Barrie Monkman Wibs Dean Vuggetats Methodist Circle

Peg Leg Prized Cow Returns to Howard Martin Story

In 1947 a prize cow belonging to Howard Martin of Jardin County broke her hind leg and had to be amputated to obtain a calf. Martin repaired her, and for two years she learned to move again despite the injury.

Howard Martin Jardin County Martin

Engineers Favor Howell Site for Red Rock Dam

Mayor Rex Weddle of Knoxville and Army engineers discussed dam location for the Red Rock project in Rock Island Illinois. They reviewed plans, noting the Howell site near Des Moines offers a feasible flood control option with storage 1,850,000 acre feet, better than the original plan, while acknowledging limits and considering upstream storage at Saylorville.

Rex Weddle Knoxville Army Engineers Rock Tsland Red Rock U.S Dean Brom Fane Howell Hershey Nor Blue Corps of Engineers Sto Des Flaad Des Moines Moines Camp Dodge Saylorville Knoxville Journal

Musings Of the Town Crier in Pella column

The column reflects local musings from Pella with notices of community events, gifts, and humorous anecdotes. It mentions a New Year’s hat, a spoon gift from Mrs. Hemphill, translation efforts by local gentlemen, and a reflection on Mother’s Day. It notes community humor and casual town chatter about local places and people.

Don Hemphill Canmy Cottage Oskaloosa Canada Henry Cox

Awnings Sample Styles On Display For Homeowners

Local awning dealer invites homeowners to view samples and styles, measure windows, and receive a no obligation price quote. No purchase pressure.

Clocking Century: German 400-Day Clock Seeks New Owner

A 100-year-old German clock, brought to the country about thirty years ago, boasts no wear on its 15 jewels. A jeweler who recently repaired it says the clock will run 400 days without rewinding, offering a rare long-run timepiece in good condition.

Mos Miller

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