Graduation program and community notices span May 19
A lengthy rural town column lists the Christian Grade School Graduation Program for May 19 alongside numerous local notices. The page mentions residents attending events, family visits, hospital updates, and real estate moves including the Van Biel and Van Niewaal households, and references to nearby communities like Mesa and Osksaloosa. Several names appear with relationships and local institutions, plus agricultural research notes and a church bequest, all presented in a dense, era-typical local-news style.
Eugene Andrew Elected Sup't at Garden Grove
Eugene Andrew a former Pella High School Industrial Arts instructor, has been elected superintendent of Garden Grove Iowa. The consolidated district with about 210 pupils plans to add Andrew’s teaching of Industrial Arts alongside administration and aims to move to the new post around July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovi Bussene Andrew
Pella High School
Garden Grove
Iowa
Andy
Han
Doek “Sims
Eden Greve
van Arhel
Richard ‘Tysselings
Tysseling
Andrew
Marion Aalbers Ag Instructor to Sioux Center
Marion Aalbers, ag instructor from Pella, will move to Sioux Center to teach agriculture. He will work in a dedicated unit for veterans visits, serving about 12 veterans locally while remaining near his parents home. replacement for his current vacancy is not yet found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Pella
Aevicultae Istructer
Phinda
Stow
Sioux Center
Aon
Nile
Vax
Vistim
Sens
Haliday
Ted
The
A of Education
Free Band Lessons For Rural Eighth Graders
Rural pupils can join free summer band lessons directed by Mr. Fred Whatley of the Public School. No instrument? borrow one and try. A simple fun test helps determine musical potential, with lessons available for fall attendance at P. HS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eigth
Fred Whalley
Whatley
P. HS
Obituary notice for veterans and family ties in Oakwood
A damaged obituary fragment mentions Mole the Hisieoby Mol and Cernelia Malte with references to family, veterans, and a burial at Dabwoed Cometerella. It notes closure of military honors and ties to John Myer Bor Sota Veterans of Bereisen War at Knoxville, with Navy World War I service hinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaeyi Jaen
Duke
Mts
Erie
Vella
Comede
Baiedysille
Bereisen
Knoxeille
Myer Pest
Mehadeer Aad
In Memoriam for Jacob J Mot From Family Notes
The family expresses gratitude for condolences and flowers sent after the death of husband and father Jacob J Mot. Mrs. Jacob Mot Clarence and Helen acknowledge kind expressions and tokens of sympathy received from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob J. Mot
Jacob Mot
Clarence
Helen
Terlouw Infant Rites Held at Dairy Grove Cemetery
Funeral services for the infant girl Terlouw were held at 10:00 a.m. in Dairy Grove Cemetery near Cuiry Town with Reverend William Winstead officiating. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Andrerlouw and Mr. and Mrs. Hernan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Lester “Terlouw
Dairy Grove
Cuiry Town
William Winstead
Andrerlouw
M Hernan
Mrs So Menninga Dies at Age Seven
Mrs So Menninga passed away at her hom e Tuesday May age seven years. Funeral services will be held today at first Christian Reform Church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery Mt Berks. Melvin underwent amputation after an accident in Tanase county. Donald Gebers of Lincoln injured his hand in an explosion but hand was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So Menninga
Ceburstay
Ofelock
First Christian Reform Church
Tuterment
Graceland
Mt Berks
Melvin Comer
Jetter
Banne
Tanase County
Donald Gebers
Lincoln
Dutchmen Parson Meet Upset Dual Track Meet Summary
The Dutchmen and Parsons squared off in a Speed dual track meet with Central and Parsons sharing top honors. Key performances included strong javelin and sprint events, with multiple ties and notable efforts by athletes from Central, Parsons, and Wesleyan in distances, hurdles, and relays. The meet, held last Saturday, featured events across sprints, distance runs, hurdles, and field events, culminating in close finishes and several near-record marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Parsons
Hutars
Eagginac Ont Stmipoon
Pawan Wesleyan
Ualiantai
Shnanges
Det Wesleyan
Sar
Kelvey CW
Ferguson CP
Seue Yard Westeardles
Simpsons
Steinhy Colmorgan
Pederson
Couteal-Parsons
Bawart Parker
Johnson i Sones
Bob
Miller
Sager
Wilson
Twoemile
Mink
Paul
Stevenson
Adams
Anederen
Core
Shumaker
Ferguson
Simpson-Iown Westerney
Park- Central-Parsons
Pyece Renshers
Gordon CP
Sipierre
Msle Crass
Beterson
Williams OS
Reinier
Devome CP
Kath
Visca
Williams CO
Ore Co
S. Clemmans
Delpierre
HG Teor
Devomte
Mornin Vie Hewn
Cy Sind Seley
Chemmers
Sp. Walsten
Delpierre Mason
Penn Fed
Cancer deaths by sex in 1944 show higher male toll
A 1944 chart reports cancer killed 82,166 men and 89,005 women overall. Excluding breast and genital cancers, more men than women died from cancer, with the chart detailing death counts by cancer type.
Survey shows farmers taking to electricity across regions
A Rural survey reveals growing farm electricity adoption led by the Pacific Coast and Central regions. Electric washing machines and water heaters appear most common, while electric refrigerators prevail in East South Central states. About six in ten farms lack central power, though rural line expansions post 1917 boosted access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ope Horna
Honamet Aveioulta
Dave
Eleontie Wa
Survey Pacific
Pacific
Michitisn
Middle Atlantic
Turin
Pondine Stud
Ae Nowhole
Atleanic
East North Central States
Aellie Stite
Althoush
SUIL
U.S
Tawa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Iowa grain stocks at very low levels in April report
Iowa farmers faced very low grain stocks as of April 1 with corn at 123,422,000 bushels and soybeans down from prior dates. The report cites a short corn crop, reduced feeding operations, and a drop in expected carryover, while soybean stocks show declines and planting intentions remain constrained. Also notes Tama residents Joseph Bohacek and his wife receiving a letter from their daughter teaching in Bogota describing unrest in Colombia but relative to controlled conditions and uncertain school openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studeat
Etencke Limited
Tawa Creep and Livestock Reporting Service
Joseph Bohacek
Tama
Boegota
Colombia
South Americ
High Corn Yields From Thick Stands
Agronomists L. B. Nelson and Loyd Dumenil report University tests show thicker corn stands can boost yields. Adding one extra stalk per hill raises yields, while too dense stands reduce total ears per acre though individual ears may be larger with adequate fertilizer. Farmers should experiment to find optimal stand per hill.
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Nelson
Dumenil
Wooster College Honors Dr Karl Ver Stecex
Wooster College students honored Dr Karl Ver Stecex for achievements noted in campus events. Reading unclear lines reference awards and student acknowledgments during a week of activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster College
Karl Ver Stecex
Notice on Vee Horybah Lane Flyers Event
A local notice references a lane flyer event with fifteen participants and related schedule details. The readable text names Vee Horybah and Posen as involved locations, with terse notes about timing and organizer involvement. Further specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Cards of Thanks for Kind Remembrance
A family extends gratitude to friends and relatives who remembered them with letters gifts and visits during a time of loss. The heartfelt thanks acknowledge the comfort and support shown by the community and express appreciation for the thoughtful gestures received.
Card of Thanks From Jennie V Iperen
A message of gratitude to all who sent cards and bets ters and visited while I was in the hospital and now home. Jennie V Iperen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie V
Iperen
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Christian Grade School
Peter
F. Sehitel
Berar
Milroy
Arana
Aed
Lubbert van Biel
Var Pel
Spaend
al Hoel
Vanden Colleses
HL. Mertink
Reformed Church
Peat Committee
van Varden Finis
Harold Maren Ant
Denna
Denver
Colorado
N. V
van Maren
Andrew van Zee
M Haska Hospital
Earnest van Heukelemnd
Elaine
Mercy, Os
Corie Vos
Olsen
Haring
Charlton
Conta Collese
Bawden
Ruthu
Rainer
Rand
Kana
Nives
Max Sehahel
Po van Niewaal
Bred van Niewaal
2. van Niewaal
Fred Niewaal
James van Ad
Tom Sawyers
Grinnell I Thuray
Viana
Vanden Waal
Syed
Tater Tay
Chen
Ralph Ver Meer
Marion County State Bank
Eugene Andrew
Sup’t
Marion Aalbers Ag
Hi Joe
Jacob J. Mol
Terlouw
Mrs. S. Menninga
By Don Reuregginly
Pat Pave
Morsing
Mich
Janaps
Wastin
Krikenn
Adame Csippeenay
T. Wilee Lo Anderson
Shane
Nando
Edewys
Speciar
Vee Horybah Toxere
Hese
Oeutawe Posen
Lennox
Kersbergen & Company
Lennox Deale
Pella, Iowa
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