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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1946

Page

2

Local residents share news of visits and life events

Locals report weekend visits among Hampton and Pella families. Gene Arian Poor tinga arrived May 4 with a sister for the new baby, while Miles Van Polen’s sudden death stunned relatives. Dozens of community names, hospitalizations, travels, and social events fill the pages from Pella to Oskaloosa, Cedar Rapids, and beyond.

Francis G. Poortinga West of Pella Gene Arian Emma Sybenga John Carl Pella Oskaloosa Miles van Polen Smiter John Martha van Bolen P. van Houweling Minnie Rillihan Len den Burger

Iowa Farm Index Rises One Point in April 1946

The Iowa farm index for April 1946 stands at 204, up three points from March and the highest since mid-1920, with both crop and livestock sections gaining. The ratio of prices received to prices paid rose to 110, per Iowa Crop and Livestock News.

Iowa Iowa Crop and Livestock News

Tomorrow The World Melodrama Adds Three Junior High Cast

Mr Birdsall announced three boys from the Junior High joining the cast for Tomorrow The World. Carl Ver Steeg Red Toom and Verle Rinehart will portray typical American boys in a midwestern university town. Rehearsals continue with first dress rehearsal set for Saturday. May 16 promises a real treat for Pella theatergoers.

Mr. Birdsall Carl Ver Steeg Pella Tommy Red Toom Dennis Verle Rinehart Butler

Future Teachers Met on Central Campus Thursday

The Central College Teachers of America chapter held its annual meeting on campus replacing the customary banquet. President Dorothy De Haan welcomed members and guests including vocal soloist Joe Grifitts and violinists Henry Cox. Kenneth I. Johnson spoke on new education trends and teacher placement. Local teachers were introduced and discussions followed over refreshments.

Central College Chapter of Teachers of America Netherlands Relief Dorothy de Haan Joe Grifitts Henry Cox Olcot Kenneth I. Johnson Iowa State Educational Association Ruerkens Huizenga

Notice of Hearing on Will in Marion County Iowa

Knoxville Iowa May 8 1946 notice that a writt en instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Catherina Brand Reveased is on file for hearing at 10 00 am May 21 1946 before the Clerk of District Court at Knoxville Iowa to prove validity and any objections must be on file by that time Jack B Carpenter Clerk Leonard L Long Deputy

Knoxville Iowa District Court of Iowa Marion County Catherina Brand Jack B. Carpenter Leonard L. Long

Catching Thief Includes Waterloo Police In Quick Grab

Bill Tofte of Waverly observed a man entering his car loaded with electrical merchandise and tackled the thief. Waterloo police arrested the ex convict, while the Tofte dog Poochy slept in the front seat, now in disgrace with the family.

Bill Tofte Waverly Waterloo Police Department Tofte Bill Waterloo Poochy

Double Trouble At Allison Grade School Twins Present

Teachers at Allison grade school struggle to identify students in twelve cases as six pairs of twins attend, including two pairs from the same family.

Allison

Rainfall totals posted for early May period

Weather record notes May 2 0.70 inches May 3 0.99 inches and May 5 0.02 inches. A total of 1.71 inches reported by H. K. Pals.

H. K. Pals

Truth in a Nurse’s Harsh Collision Inspires Compassion

A reflective line invites a homely, sympathetic harbor for a nurse after a painful self-esteem blow in a harsh reply. The sentiment seeks steady care and understanding amid emotional strain.

No. We have no right to consume happiness

No. We have no right to consume happiness without producing it or to consume wealth without creating it. Bernard Shaw advocates that happiness and wealth require active creation, not passive consumption.

Bernard Shaw

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