Rol screenings and office notes from the Boat family event
Rol screenings unit reports show Lucile Paltzer absent with illness and Gil Boat handling all candy bars. In honor of Mary Lynn Boat, born Friday morning, coworkers congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Boat. Ruth Huizenga visited Springfield and wore a diamond engagement ring but denied it. Last Friday, companions visited Viola Boat’s for supper in mud, with a chicken wing smuggled by Louise Bruce. Thanksgiving orders remained strong with 43 units to Dex Moines, 56 to Boston, 23 to Peoria. Stewart Black returns after a two week vacation. Outstanding Rol screening orders include 49 to St Joseph Hospital Flint and 38 for a residence in Hagerstown. Venetian Blind orders include shipments to American Union Home Ashland, Federal Department Me 27 Blinds for Won ium at Town State College, Pennsylvan ia hospital units, and Des Moines Charleston West Virginia orders. An installation order to Vernon in Ottumwa aims to complete a 100 percent Pella home with Rol screens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Paltzer
Gil Boat
Mary Lynn Boat
Mrs. Boat
Viola
Louise Bruce
Dex Moines
Boston
Peoria
Stiwart Black
St. Joseph Hospital
Flint
Michigan
Hagerstown
Maryland
Ashland
Wiscon
Federal Department
Town State College
West Virginia
Vernon
Ottumwa
Iowa
City of Pella council meets on November 1 1940
The Pelican City Council met in regular session November 1 1940 with all members present. Mayor Fultz presided as the minutes of November 5 and November 12 were read and approved. A resolution for outstanding warrants on Main Street repairs was adopted and bids for tractor repair approved. Communications included a price inquiry for a generator and Murray Corless Engine at 5000 dollars, referred to the City Clerk. Property matters involving Koopman and Cornelius, and a $35 claim by W. F. Gorwood were acted upon or referred to the solicitor for handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pel- In
Fultz
van Dusseldorp
den Adel
Ver Steeg
Weyers
Dieleman
Kooyman
Main Street
Utilities Electric Engineering Corp
Murray Corless
City of
Pella
Sumpter Coal Company
Homer Vander Zyl
James Koopman
Otley Farm Bureau Notes and Local Welfare This Week
Otley Farm Bureau members met at Mrs. William Roush junior afternoon to discuss poultry care. Leaders Mrs. J Vanden Baard and members Mrs. Henry Kool Mrs. Robert Van Essen and Mrs. Richard Postma attended. Next meeting planned at Mrs. Cornice Vanden Berg’s home in Field in December. Christmas wishes as locals report improved conditions for Mr. Marvin Caswell and health updates for Mr. Longden. Visitors include Don Poortinga Breen and Ray Van Gorp with greetings from Otley and Pella communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
William Roushy
J. Vanden Baard
Henry Kool
Robert van Essen
Richard Postma
Willshe
Cornice Vanden Berg
Fifield
Marvin Caswell
Caswell
Jack Longden
Don Poortinga
John Breen
Otley
Ray van Gorp
Pella
Albert de Joode
Stork shower honors Mrs Dale Lille at Grace Vink home
Mrs De Joode is improving. A stork shower was held Wednesday at Grace Vink’s home for Mrs Dale Lille. Guests included Mrs Jake Diekema and son Larry, Mrs Richard Postma, Mrs Gerrit Wittenberg and children, Mrs Vern Klein and daughter Judith, Mrs Wayne Angove and son Larry, and many others. Readable fragments note visits among local families from Otley to Pella and Des Moines, with mentions of Dick Lille, John Dickema, and the Vander Kolk household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Joode
Grace Vink
Dale Lille
Jake Diekema
Larry
Richard Postma
Gerrit Wittenberg
Vern. Klein
Judith
Wayne Angove
FE. Harvey
Zack Slocum
Charles Vander
Henry Shuster
Emma Ryke
Oskaloosa
Dick Lille
Currier
Monroe Dale
Cum
John Dickema
Dex
Otley
Ira de Soedt
Vern Rexroat
Pleasantville
Des Moines to Host State Conservation Meeting Dec 3
State Conservation Commission officials announce a statewide conservation meeting in Des Moines on December 3 at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Governor Wilson will welcome attendees while J N Darling discusses conservation, with leaders E Stewart Hutton Schwab Flickinger outlining Commission work and topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
Des Moines
Oseers
George A. Wilson
J. N. Darling
R. E
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Rock Island Club Awards Handed to Iowa 4-H Winners
The Rock Island Lines announced 1940 4-H Club education prize winners in Iowa as selected by extension leaders. Winners from multiple towns will attend the 4-H Club Congress in Chicago from November 30 to December 7, tying into the International Live Stock Exposition. The program aims to promote agricultural education and railroad support for 4-H youth statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Lines
Chicago
Towa
P. C. Taff
Towa State College
Ames
Frances Gill
Woodward
Vlasta Frus
Iowa City
Maxine Blankenhorn
Columbus Junction
Leona Walcott
Helen Levien
Portsmouth
Dora Bolen
Grinnell
Chas
Lee Cottrell
Vinton
Wm. R
Ec. Taft
Iowa
County to Have Part in Mattress Making Program
Marion County families may take part in a statewide program to use surplus cotton and improve living conditions, announced by county home demonstration agent Johanna Fiene. Cotton will be used to make mattresses for families in need. applications may be submitted to the county AAA office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Johanna Fiene
County Livestock Program Emphasizes Soil Work and Contests
The Marion county livestock program is well organized and will stress a soils program since ample feed yields a stronger livestock effort. The Farm Bureau will offer free soil testing to determine limestone needs. For 1941 three contests with awards are proposed: 10 acre corn yield, pasture improvement, and alfalfa contests, if farmer interest grows the bureau will sponsor them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Farm Bureau
Knoxville Journal
Power outage hits Sioux Rapids in mid storm
A Sioux Rapids outage left residents without electricity for a day forcing many to improvise heating. At Cornell College Mt. Vernon a new Take It Easy club appeals with a carefree stance, offering no dues or badges. Merson West of Corydon and J P Christensen of Anita are named in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Rapids
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Mattress Making Program Expands in Iowa Communities
Miss Fiene outlines a mattress program for farm or small town residents under 2,500 population. Families may receive up to three mattresses based on size with net income limits, made in community work centers led by an extension agent. Applications begin after October 10, with county committees from Farm Bureau, AAA, FSA, Highway, Welfare, and Supervisors coordinating. The U S Department of Agriculture sponsors the effort with Extension Service and Triple A cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Extension Service
Triple A
Surplus Marketing Association
Birthdays and Visits at the Home for the Aged
The Home for the Aged notes birthdays for Mrs T. 7 turning seven and Mrs Jacob Van Gorp reaching 74 on November 21. Visiting families from Eddyville Sully Peoria and Monore stop by to see residents and share news with Mrs J Van Gorp and others. several guests also visit hospitals and friends nearby.
Nineteen Club Calves Shown at International
Nineteen Club calves depart for Chicago including 18 steers and 1 Shorthorn heifer champion from the 1940 Town State Fair. The heifer will be shown then sold at the association auction during International week. Open class entries include Lyle Edwards with three beeves and Clifford Harvey, with names of other owners listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Herbert Rees
Association
Dwight Mathes
Carrall
Helen Phillips
Warren A. Cling
Daryl Freel
Herbert Rounce
Alberta
Finarty
Eli Jordan
Reid Boothe
Billy Buelley
Bobby Bane
Lyle Edwards
Beeves
Eugene
Clifford Harvey Cash Ong
Wind Blows Through Hole in Clay County Fur Grounds Roof
Report describes a wind driven event at Spencer causing a gaping hole in the steel roof of the grandstand at the Clay County Fur Grounds. Local crews inspect damage and assess safety as spectators and teams prepare for upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Clay County Fur Grounds
Central College Good Basketball Club Emerges
Long list of incoming players from multiple towns and colleges forms Central College basketball squad. Names include Everett Franken Sioux Center Edward Blaskovich Slater Mark Speed Pleasantville and John Scott Sheldahl among others. a packed schedule spans December to March with games against Loras Simpson Luther and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spective
John Scott
Sheldahl
Rysdam
Central
J. Wilkins
Morrison
Clarence Wilkins
Thentral Wonder
Newcom
Everett Franken
Sioux ¢Er
Edward Blaskovich
Slater
Mark Speed
Pleasantville
Bonwell
Melvin
Shenandoah Duhlstrom
Kenneth
Gibson Huisman
Ralph
Pella Luymes
LaVerne
Orange City
Voskuil
Homer
Cedar Grove
Wisconsin
Robert
Des Moines
Richard
Houseman
Joe
Samaniego
Pete
Granada
Colliweppe
Earl
Cassville
Wis
Simms
Jack
Shenandoah
Kers
Allen
Grundy Center
Wolf
Fremont
Franken
Everett
Northwestern Jr. College
Sioux Center
Mineer
Duie
Chillicothe
Business’ College
Searsboro
Barnholtz
George
Hinton Bean
Paul
Bagley Blaskovich
Edward
Slater Clevenger
Lyle
Monroe de Wild
Charles
Pella de Wit
Raymond
Pella Hakes
Doane
Redfield Heerema
Fred
Pella Lowe
Howard
Attica Vos
James
Wilkins
Jean
Pella
Mission House
Oskaloosa
Loras
Wesleyan
Simpson
Indianola
St. Ambrose
Parsons
Pelion
Davenort
Luther
Mt. Pleasant
Poma
Coach Miller Takes Post as High School Coach
Ellsworth Miller of Brooklyn Town reported for duty as high school coach Monday morning. He replaces C. B. Claypool and will reside in the former Claypool apartments. Miller moves from Pella with his wife to teach social studies head the boys physical education program and coach high school athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Miller
Brooklyn
C. B. Claypool
Miller
Pella
Farm Bureau Outlines Projects For Coming Year
In a meeting held last Friday November 16 the Farm Bureau outlined a planting and soil conservation program for the year ahead. Leaders approved a list of projects emphasizing conservation, soil work, and a full 4 H club program, with aim to organize larger groups and promote practical farming practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Jureau
Sted
Maul
Eiven
Empha Ais
Cepaileanon
Lost items and notices in Chronicle column
Lost a ladies watch return to Chronicle office. A treasured string of black beads missing on West 2nd Street. Messenger I. De Haan, 911 Liberty. For rent a farm near Tracy 160 acres, inquire at Chronicle office. For sale Chester White hogs at farm price can be registered. John Scheinkhoven, 3 miles south of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West 2nd_ street
Mes. I. de Haan
Liberty
Tracy
Chronicle Office
Chester White Bears
John Scheinkhoven
Pella
Explosion injures four men at farm. runaway wagon incident
Welding machine exploded when lit by a match injuring Christensen and three others. Hunters on the Lynn Gilmore farm near Delmar faced a cold future after a gunfire incident. Two hunters fired at a team of horses as Gilmore shucked corn, prompting warnings. A later shot caused a runaway wagon and Gilmore was knocked under the wheels before the hunters fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christensen
Lynn Gilmore
Delmar
Gilmore
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Ruth Huizenga
Springfield
Minois
Josephine Iser
Jack Mabie
Ruth
Opal Coffee Pound
Meat Dept
de Wit
Otley News
Caution
Victore Mature
Bruce Cabot
Louise Platt
Kenneth Roberts
Dora Bootsma
Robert Young
Lewis Stone
Maureen O'Sullivan
Fate
Life
Maisie” Sothern
Virginia Weidler
Slim S. Q Weiteat
Kit. Carson
Jon Hall
Lynn Bari
Kit Carson
World News
Rock Island R.R. Club
Columbus
Greece
Names Merson West
West
Jefferson Street
Corydon
J. P. Christensen
Anita
T. 7
Jacob van Gorp
George van Dyk
Eddyville
Ander
R. Buitenwerf
Sully
P. Buitenwerf
Sandridge
H. Buitenwerf
Will den Hartog
Annabelle
Esther
C. den Hartog
Henry Welle
Andrew van Houweling
Bart Donai
Harry Viersen
Mahaska Hospital
Walter Nollen
Mercy Hospital
Henry Willemsen
Monroe
Gertie Plonder
Walter Heyveld l
Bethel
M. Verros
Charles Vos
William Roose
John Plate
Rose Hill
Henry Hugen
B. Hugen
W. J. van Spanckeren
Arizona
H. Welle
C. B. Welle
R. de Jong
Peter Runia
Harry de Jong
Betty
Irk Goenen
Jake Bennink
J. C. Vanden Heuvel
Central College
Chronicle Offic Watch
North Dakota
Red River Valley
Ohio
Lumsden
Pascal Celery
Maxwell House
Rath
Miller’s Corn
Cenes
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