Local Notes From Pella and Surroundings in Early May
Local items from Pella include family reunions in honor of Petra Valdhuizen, hospital notes on A Miso A Wokoo and Mercy Hospital births, and several residents facing illnesses or surgeries. The First Christian Reformed Church bulletin mentions Marvin De Zwarte’s injury and a spate of community health updates, travel to Camp Dodge, and soldiers arriving home or reporting to duty in England. The report also notes students and workers moving between towns and hospitals with brief mentions of veterans, naval service, and a new baby born at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petra Valdhuizen
Farlomih
Pella
Magers Field
Greenville
Tesas
Veldhuizen
Arnold Tatwetd
Pelley
Phindae
Stek
Seetian Church
Miso
Etlevan
Henry Groetveld
First Christian Reformed Church
Marvin de Zvwarte
Moabas
Wilbur Viaide Lane
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Martinus Gerick
Ottumwa
Sprawling Family Visits and Local Ills Across Prairie City
A jumble of neighborhood visits and ailments fills this item. Several families such as Langstrs and Den Hartes visit friends in Prairie City and Onanre Ciny while health concerns loom. Widespread names include Van Zev, Den Harten, Ver Meer, and Bosma as residents report heart trouble, high blood pressure, and recovery progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Langstr
Redph Kuieper
J. Lanageteaut
John de Harter
Henry den Herta
Harel
C. den Martone Hu
Prairie City
Maxter
John Hiyen
Dick Bryn
Bone Gysen
Mas
Hamiltin
Mary Vian
Wiersma
Heeane
Onanre
Alner Bieinere
Hoarlind
Welle
Go Bosma
Asthe
Joe den Heuvel
Dirk Ver Meer
William den Marta
Oskaloosa
Joe van den Heuvel
Birthday Observed At Home For Aged Residents
May 7 marked the 66th birthday of Mrs. Peter Lubberden at the Home for the Aged. Visitors from Leighton, Peoria, Osceola, Sully, Monroe, Pella, Vertag and nearby areas called on residents including Mrs. Van Gorp, Mrs. De Jong, Mrs. Wel le and others, sharing greetings and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Vas
Ohn Goodhart
Hesselink
Peter Lubberden
E. C. Kruseman
Leighton
M. van Gorp
Martin de Jong
Peoria
P. de Jong
D. Brubaker
Hollywood
California
V. L. Murall
Maggie Hamilton
Oskeloosa
C. Welle
Joan of
Sully
John Langstraat
Peter
Primary Road Payments Cut Debt $80,000
Marion county reduced its primary road bond debt by $80,000 this week with a principal payment on bonds dating from 1935 and 1936. The outstanding principal now stands at $581,000, with interest for the year exceeding $14,000 in addition to the payment. Checks were received by County Treasurer Bousquet, funded from gasoline tax revenues allocated by the Iowa Highway Commission. If maintained, Marion county’s primary bonds may be paid off by 1950, though payments could rise as the remaining balance declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Mount
Bousquet
Iowa Highway Commission
Iowa
Knoxville Journal
Lowered Price Hogs to Save Corn Says Official
Walter D. Kline, acting district director, notes hog weights rose from 282 to 254 pounds as feeders fatten hogs. He says near 240 pounds feeding exceeds meat value given current corn shortage. OPA and War Food Admin cut heavy hog ceiling by 75 cents per hundredweight to curb overfeeding. The reduction starts May 16 165 to allow overweight hogs to market under new ceilings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Kline
Kline
OPA
War Food Administration
Love or Hate The Path To World Peace
A public letter urges choosing love over hatred to avoid perpetual war. Frances Ray advocates faith, wisdom, and strength to master emotions, follow Christ, and pursue peaceful global solutions. The piece notes a wartime coal crisis and calls for responsible fuel stockpiling to prevent hardship next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Christ
Frances Ray Vise
Urge Citizens To Buy and Store Their Coal Now
At a regional coal dealers conference FE N Ahlfeldt of Sol id Fuels warned homeowners and school districts to buy coal now for winter. He said many have acted, but others delay and coal will be scarce. He urged immediate purchase to ensure year-round mine production meets rail, utility, and War Department demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ampaign Hut
FE. N. Ahlfeldt
Ahbfeldt
War Department
United States
Weeds to Overcome for Better Bean Yield in Iowa
Weeds in row soils limit yields in Iowa fields. Planting rate and row width affect weed suppression and bean yield. For wide 22 inch rows use 2 bushels seed per acre. narrow drilled rows need about 40 percent germination quality seed. If weed pressure is high increase seed rate slightly. Plant between May 10 and 25 for best yield. drilled beans delayed to May 25 to 31 to allow weed germination and kill. Kill weeds just before planting and again after emergence using harrow or weeder at least weekly until beans reach 6 to 8 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Java State College
Spring Cleaning for Winter Clothes at Home
A Tow a Child Welfare Research Station note from The State University of Towa advocates involving children in spring cleaning to reassess wardrobes and donate discarded garments. It suggests letting kids choose an agency such as Red Cross for clothing relief, teaching responsibility and cooperation while tidying play rooms and storing winter items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Dean
Red Cross
Towa Child Welfare Research Station
State University of
Towa
Insurance Research and Review Service
Baby News and Local Notices From Peoria Area
A baby daughter born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Klein at Mercy hospital. Several residents reported on illness recoveries and hospital visits. Military addresses and assignments listed for service members. Local events include a Sunbeam Sewing Club sale at Pella Christian Grade May Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave ‘Thomas
Luthon Hospital
Dave
Mrs. Thomas
Sunbeam Sewing
Pella
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