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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1958
Page
1
A fragmented rural column notes geese seen overhead Monday near Cordova amid local social updates. The piece mentions Aunt Cora Karr's illness, a car wreck recovery, neighbors helping with chores, and community events including a Teenage Toilers supper raising funds.
The excerpt notes they are making hanging baskets, painting Mexican colors, and compares a Chicago growing session to theirs. It mentions Uncle Abe enjoying his garden and a ground cherry pie served this summer.
Prairie City reports Gilbert Schultze injured after his tractor and picker toppled into an embankment while harvesting corn on the John Elrod farm. He suffered several broken ribs and contusions as responders assisted at the scene. Local church news notes Rev. Edward Huibregtse leading service in Rev. Arvin Roos’s absence. Centennial events mark the Christian Church Homecoming with a large crowd and basket dinner.
A centennial cake was presented by Mrs Gaylord Faidiey and Mrs Wayne Faidiey during a noon hour and fellowship. Two flags blessed in honor of William H Bryan were donated by Orra Jucket of California. Various families hosted gatherings and attended Reformation Day events as the community marked milestones and birthdays.
Pella announces the 1968 59 season adult evening school board members with Virgil Boot as president Marion Monster as vice president Willis Vande Voort secretary Gerrit Van Halen treasurer and members M J Hiemstra Murray Kamerik Vernon Boot Roland Eysink and Cecil Vines listed.
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