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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1940
Page
10
A jumble of sale notices lists Duroc boars and gilts, dark red Duroe stock, production bred barred rocks, and one yearling hogs with contact names such as Peter Schakel D. Schimmel Gamble Star Sybenga orch and Will Mansdam. Also advertised are hard maple shade trees and various rural goods with phone contacts.
Town column blends street chatter with humorous exchanges about pennies and envy bankers a California stay clue. Readers discuss pumpkins tulips and holiday prep while Emma Jo Langerak heads to California for three months and a college choir hosts a Haydn devotion at Downstra chapel with a union church gathering.
A cluttered notice lists a canary for sale at 40 from Mrs. G G Bowen Searsboro Town plus a full time housekeeper job for 20 to 40 year old experienced applicants with references and $10 weekly starting pay no laundry and private room and bath with two children ages 4 and 9. Also mentions arranging graduate pictures call Chronicle News for 1140 high school photos pickup, storage rates, Wynberg Truck Line contact, and a fire stove advertising claim by Paul De Wit to visit show room.
The Ladies Aid of the Reform church met Thursday with 33 members. Guests included Mrs. A Klaaren of Sheldon. Mission study was led by Mrs. Ike Henry, Mrs. I. M. Rempe, and Mrs. Peter De Hamer. Refreshments served by Mrs. Dick Hagen and Mrs. Aaron Brummel. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Klaaren and family of Sheldon and Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Klaaren of Lewiston Idaho. J. H. Rempe dismissed from Mahaska Hospital, staying with daughter Mrs. Elmer Van Duren near Oskaloosa after a hand injury. Leighton school dismissed for Armistice Day. County Nurse Miss Letha Wells to lead an eight week parental infant care course starting November 19 at Mrs. N. J. Larson’s home.
The Chicago Motor Club urges economical safe driving with quips about shaving the living versus the dead, overcoats, taxis versus hearses, and a moral to save money. It notes strawberry farmers should mow and burn mulch after harvest to curb pests like the strawberry leaf roller and leaf spot.
A county agent bulletin discusses expected higher host prices with improved demand and seasonal rise, advises on soil conservation and erosion control for Marion County, urges soil testing with tips for proper sample drying, and mentions a poultry feeding study and a target membership drive aiming for 500 members next year.
The document outlines procedures for field soil sampling at least eight spots, mixing samples, and sending a composite sample to the Iowa State College Soil Department. It advises keeping detailed sample records and labeling, plus recommendations to apply limestone this fall or winter, six months to a year before legume seeding, and to incorporate it shallowly by discing rather than plowing deep.
Fifield News notes Mrs Ed Beintema’s 84th birthday on Wednesday with neighbors gathering at her home. Guests included Mrs Vande Geest, Margaret, Mr Hennt, Mrs G G Klyn, Zee, Harriet, Van Zee family, Otto Van Essen, Norman, and others. Mothers helping were Mrs John Vanden Baard, Mrs Henry Kool, and Mrs Wm Vriezelaar. The celebration ended with best wishes for many happy returns.
Sunday evening visits featured Marjorie Vanden Baard EMc Hiemstra and Jess De Raad Leona at Gradus Klein home. Albert Van Zee visited Liberty school and plans to become a beginner next year with involvement from Mr and Mrs De Raad.
The Clerk of the District Court in Marion County Iowa notes a written instrument claimed as the last will of Brand Van Maanen deceased. A hearing is set for November 27 1910 at 10:00 a.m. in Knoxville to prove validity. Objections must be filed by then. Professor Sadler reports growing student interest and upcoming Christmas recital as churches expand in larger communities due to automobiles.
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