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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
8
A garbled collection of want ads and notices references livestock hogs with papers, seed corn offers, seed corn sellers, lawnmower and equipment listings, and scattered phone numbers. Names such as Albert Wanders and John Ver Ploeg appear amid unclear lines, with multiple incomplete phrases and stray calls for bids or contact.
Section features poultry starts and custom manufacturing for pre production needs. Debts collected cover notes judgments and all legitimate claims with references to ROC, Valentine Co, Light Company, Marshalltown Ia. Also listed are a partly modern six room house for rent at 509 Franklin and a missing tan sweater between town and college with finder call to Chronicle office.
A long reminiscence details Marine boot camp experiences in Texas and California during wartime. It describes training, field construction, tent life, mud and rain, equipment repairs, and the shift from bare grounds to a functional camp with utilities. The writer notes daily routines, educational subjects, and the sense of camaraderie among recruits while recalling the challenges faced during early training and deployment.
A long list of visits to residents at the Home for the Aged includes Mr and Mrs. Tangetyaat, Mr and Mrs. Abe Den Raving, Mr and Mrs. Rendancer, Mr and Mrs. Van Hermkelom, Mr and Mrs. Van Honweling, and many others from towns like Oshatowen Denver Doon and Des Moines. Names span Mrs. Tn Vamestyaat Mr Smorenberes and Del Griffieen along with several children and relatives visiting residents.
Found silver bracelet set for a person named Roose with a possible owner contact. Another entry notes a man’s pub call and a Red 14 phone listing. The notice seeks the owner to pay for the ad and claim the items.
Hatchery closing promptly at 6 p m daily except Saturday starting May 1st. Van Gorp family picnic May 31 at West Park Pella Iowa bring own lunch. Highway vacation petition to vacate a section of Road No 71 in Marion County must file objections or claims for damages by July 19 1943. Route Hunter County Auditor
Daniel Klein son of Mr and Mrs William Klein enjoyed a three day pass and visited the Chronicle office. He serves with the Medical Corps at the induction center in Chicago assisting eye examinations. Sgt Larry C De Bruin, aboard a bomb squadron in Europe, was reported missing after their raid near France as the aircraft reportedly went down and crew possibly escaped in dinghies.
City of Pella Iowa presents its financial report for the year ending March 31 1943. Document lists revenue sources expenses and balances with sections on property tax refunds credits and city debt. Highlights include general receipts from taxes licenses and interfund transfers and a summary of expenditures by departments.
Despite fewer students at the University of Oregon enrollment drops, library reserve book checkouts overnight rise. A native resident recalls a tale of resilience while discussing local education and community support amidst changing student numbers.
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