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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1976
Page
7
Garden notes describe abundant pests including flea beetles and leaf hoppers. It advises Sevin or Malathion sprays, with Sevin preferred for short toxicity, repeating sprays every two weeks and dusting mixed with lime. Pay attention to cabbage moths and aphids on roses, noting Sevin's broader effectiveness for flowers and shrubs.
Marion Van Loon of Columbia Iowa recalls his great grandfather Dirk Van Loon, a mason who built the Rock House on the Knoxville road in 1857 after Dutch settlers arrived in 1856. He treasures two trowels once used in its construction and notes limestone from a local quarry.
Marion Van Loon of Columbia Iowa died near the old Rock House on the Pella Knoxville road. The rock quarry cave was filled with sawdust later to remove a hazard for local children. Evidence remains in the soil of the quarry area, with more details promised next week.
The Pella Garden Club hosted the 5th District Garden Clubs of Town at the Historical Village. About 120 guests attended sessions in the Schulte Meeting House and Bicentennial Restoration buildings. The day included Dutch Delft exhibits, a prayer, salads, and a Dutch songs and dances program by the Pella Duchesses.
The Tulip City Saddle Club held its season opening horse show on Thursday with winners listed across events. Through-The-Barrel winners include Dirk Rietveld and Stella Bruinekool. Handy Horse divisions crown Mark May and Nina Bruinekool. Poles and Stake Race results feature multiple riders led by Nina Bruinekool, Mark May, and Susan Rietveld. The Cowboy Rescue results list five place pairs led by Mark Aldrich and Arvin Vander Linden.
Ann Smalley of Pella and George Darey of Knoxville joined the South Central Mental Health Center board at its annual meeting. Marion County members include Pauline Barr of Knoxville and John E. Ter Louw of Pella who was chosen chairman.
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