Local Tulip Time notes and family updates
A long list of community happenings in Pella and nearby towns includes births at Mahaska Hospital and home in Harvey, hospital visits in Des Moines, and residents visiting relatives in Illinois. Carried are operations, recoveries, moves, and civic updates plus Tulip Time preparations and local curiosity about weather, fire calls, and school staff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Dykstra
Des Moines
Chas
F. Dykstra
Ira Vriezelaur
Betty
Jess Vriezelaur
P. Kelderman
Ger Oe
Gerald
Johnny Ver Heul
Fort Des Moines
Dora Bootsma
New Sharon
The
Chronicle
Donald Bootsama
H. Bootsman
Pella
Royal Canadian Air Force
Britain
Tulip
Miss Bootsma
William D. van Sittert
van Sitterts
Damas
Mr. van Sittert
Birthday Remembrance and Community Visits at Home for the Aged
On April 29 the Home for the Aged marked Evert Vander Wert s 71st birthday. Residents and visitors from Peoria, Monroe, Osceola, Knoxville, Eddyville, Prairie City and Camp Polk shared greetings. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. De Jong, Mr. and Mrs. Van Baalen, and many others calling on residents and attending services. King Menninga underwent leg amputation May 4 at Mercy Hospital OsKaloosa, and residents await further news along with upcoming Cedarholm program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evert Vander Wert
Anne de Jong
Martin de Jong
Peoria
P. de Jong
Joe van Baalen
Percy
Engel van Baalen
Henry Kaldenberg
Monroe
Anie de Bruin
Joe Vanden Heuvel
Dick Hagen
Albert Speed
Peter de Jong
Knoxville
Lena
Vos
Peter de Heus
Abbott Hospital
Oskaloosa
Alb Buitenwerf
Howard
Sully
Evert Willemsen
Lynnville
Peter Butenwerf
Hen Werf
Fredens
Walter Verought
Otley
William den I Turtog
Marinus Aalbers
G. Bosma
Pastor Hilmore
Cedarholm
Waterloo
Klnng Menninga
Mercy Hospital
Farm Price Index Highest Since Oct 1920
Iowa farmers mid month index rose to 171 on April 15, highest since October 1920, with hog prices up. Meat animal prices at 192 base, grain and dairy indices lagging prices paid. hogs at 13.90 and cattle at 12.00 mark notable highs since 1920s. Corn and other feed prices up from a month prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Leslie M. Carl
Iowa Co-operative Crop and Livestock Reporting Serv
Towa
Iowa Farmers Plan Changes in Crop Acreages
Iowa farmers report plans for 1942 show total grain and forage acreage rising about 4 percent to roughly 8.64 hundred thousand acres. Corn and soybeans rise significantly while oats fall. war demand could shift intentions. Corn acreage to 9,720,000 with hybrid seed use over 95 percent. soybean area up about 70 percent to 2,241,000. Oats fall about 9 percent to 6,212,000. Prices index show hogs lifting farm income while grains stay below parity. dairy and poultry under pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Leslie M. Carl
Risg
Towa
Pella Mayor’s Corner Highlights City Finances and Fixes
City officials summarize council reports with figures on population streets and utilities. Overflowing details note dog counts, tree trimming, sidewalk hazards, and potential lawsuits. Officials discuss licenses, fines, and enforcement as reforms loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valuitio
Vale of Light
Pella
Seelona
Ater
Sewer
A Schoolhouse in Wartime
A Wartime role for the schoolhouse suggested for adult education first aid and family health. Canteen work, community recreation, day-nursery use, summer child care, playground supervision, toy libraries, hot lunches and salvaging projects offered through schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Card of Thanks for Georgje Hukbert
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for acts of kindness before and after the death of Georgje Hukbert and express heartfelt sympathy and regard from the relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgje Hukbert
When God endowed human beings with brains
Quote attributed to Montesquieu reflecting on the limits of intellect and the risk of overconfidence in reasoning. The remark notes that cognitive gifts do not ensure flawless judgment or perfect outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesquieu
Corporations Hold Major Iowa Farm Land Share
W G Murray of Iowa State College notes insurance companies own many Iowa farms with 600 plus properties totaling 1.2 million acres listed for sale at year start. Farm Credit Administration reports only 66 farms left to sell this year as they cut holdings by nearly half last year. Ten insurers own 5 percent of all farms, while three leaders hold over half of the 6,287 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed King
Pella
Ted
Huxley
Iowa
Towa
W. G. Murray Emomist
Lowa State College
Towa Agricultural Experiment Station
Murray
Farm Credit Administration
Nies
Keep Small Pigs Out of Old Yards
Dr. K W Stouder of Iowa State College urges keeping small pigs away from old yards to prevent worms necro and other swine diseases. He recommends clean quarters furrowing with boiling lye water dry bedding and outside feeding to maintain cleanliness. Renovate lots by removing surface filth harrowing soil and improving drainage and consider sowing crops to aid parasite control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. W. Stouder
Lowa’ State College
Stouder
Cattle Feeding Results to Be Announced at Town State College
The 1942 cattle feeding trials at Town State College survey corn stored from 1937 to 1941. Seven lots of cattle receive identical rations with varying corn ages, plus alfalfa hay and minerals. Lot 7 shows slight lead, but overall no significant differences after five months. vitamin A from hay advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town State College
C. C. Culbertson
Culbertson
Householders Urged to Store Coal for Winter
Albin Iowa secretary Hugh W Lundy of the Iowa Coal Institute warns of a possible coal shortage this fall. He urges Iowans to store coal now using concrete floors and dry conditions to prevent deterioration or spontaneous combustion. The extension division at Town State College and Royal J Holbrook push stocking ahead, noting RF C loans help dealers finance storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albin
Iowa
Hugh W. Lundy
Iowa Coal Institute
Lundy
Engineering Extension Division
Town State College
Royal J. Holbrook
RF C
Boy Scouts Collect Waste Paper For National Defense
The Boy Scouts are collecting waste paper to aid National Defense efforts. If you have paper to contribute, contact the Scouts to arrange pickup or drop off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Notice on Dogs of Kaldenberg Estate
Notice to all parties possessing dogs owned by the T. S. Kaldenberg Estate to contact Marion Van Gorp promptly. Ralph Kaldenberg is the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Kaldenberg
Natucch
Marion van Gorp
Ralph Kaldenberg
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Lewis de Vries
Mahaska Hospital
Tunis Plette
Illinois
Fulton
Lansing
Harry Bennett
Harvey
Matthew Leydens
Methodist Hospital
Ernie Klootwyk
Blommers Mill
Rochelle,llinois
Canning
Asparagu
Marinus Anthers
South Street
H. C. Wormhoudt
Klaas Menninga
T. H. Liggett
Leonard Allen
South Broadway
Allens
Waechter House
Alice Lammers
Marjorie Baron
Ankeny
Karl Vander Meide
Karen of
Des Moit
Louise Vande Meide
Tama
Vivian Weirather
F. Weirather
Winfield
F. R. North
John Lauer
Dolores
Mt. Union
Norths
Lauers
Weirather
Arthur Breen
Mahaska Hospi Oskaloosa
Breen
Carrie Sneller
Helen Klyn
Andrew Klyn
Helen
Jacob Brom
Maryland
Army
Frank Brom
Philip Sybenga
Ames
J. G. Sybenga
Clarence Vander Linden
Oska- Joosa
Dick Ver Meer
Andrew Ver Schuure
Galesburg
E. W. de Geus
Mahaska
John van Zee
Judith
Sophia Heeren
Gerald Paardekooper
Martha Kay
M. T. Paardekooper
U. S. Navy
Paul Klein
Art Klein
Esley Langerak
Will Langerak
Ordnance
Chicago
Esley
Paul
Dexter
Fairfield
Elmer de Winter
Camp Crowder
Neoshi
van. Dellen
van Dellen
Vella
Rotary
California
Ventura
Ventura Club
Gerald Koopman
Jack Bontsma
Heverly
GT. Elyn
Louis Sedrel
Abbott Hostal
Kareen LaVon van Rheenen
Chalmers van Rheenen
Angelyn Dethmers
Central
Hull
Laurel
Miss Dethmers
Duate
Karl el
Fram Pe Town
New London
Mildred Gosselink
Junella Grandia
Evelyn Elder
Adel
Woodward
Laws
Frien
First Christian Reformed Church
Ed Kallemyn
M. Monsma
Timothy
Teo. Monsma
Reformed
Mr. Monsma
Messager
Reformed Church
Gerrit van Rockel
L. Monster
Henry Rolenbrander
Pine Rest Hospital
Cutlerville
Michigan
N. K. Pals
F. Bosch
Art Bosch
Vera Dormann
Mrs. C. Bosch
Melvin
John A. Pos
North Main
John
Dr. Sybenga
Tomi Butts
PH. Kuyper
Sigma Delta Chi
Kuyper
Daily Student
Green Gander College
Stuart
Arie Monster
Leon Monster
Wm. Tice
Marshalltown
Clark
Mrs
Everett Kruse
Wichita, Kansas
Herman Douwst
Chelsea
Town
Neal de Prenger
Leighton
S. H. Douwstra
Arthur Bennink
Palmyra, New York
John Vander Lest
Camp Bowie
Texas
Gert Vander Leest
D. Dasa
Los Angeles
Martha Dansz
Cora Hollebrand
Arthur Vogelaar
Jake Voxela
Arthur
Hector Bevans
Edith Bevan
Kenneth Dykstrand
Chicao
C.F. Dyk
CL. Renaud
Edwin
Albert Des Moines
Mr. Larson
Robert McFarland
Lawrence
Kansas
Bess McBride
Mr. and
Ed LeCocq
F. Lee
Columbus Street
H. J. Stiely
Doris Kay
Hl. van Weelden
Mary Louise Renaud
Stuart, Town
Kenneth Dekker
Lincoln Street
A. Klyn
Martinsdale
Pocahontas
Tom Sawyer
Mina van Niewaal
Lloyd B. Martin
Glenere Grandman
Sioux City
Emily Ann
Martin
I. K. Pals
J. B. Synhorst
Paul Syhorst
D. H. Weyers
H. W. van Maren
Akron
Ohio
Mrs. N. van Maren
Pell
Secretary OF the Treasury
Dowie
Dot Jean
Anctar
Sil
Tampa
Lareagh
Laarica
Anne
Morgenthau
Washington
Mayor’s Corner
F.M. Flush
van Dusseldorp
Edward van Gorp
Henry Dieleman
Lester Liter
Aldermurve
A. den Adel
T. Plette
F. M
aNoe S Ilvice
E. AC OU
Sadler Publishing Co
Marion County
Jim van Hemert
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