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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1938

Page

4

Obituary for Jan Dykhuis Family in Two Deaths

The Dykhuis family on West First Street suffered two deaths within a week. Mrs. Jan Dykhuis aged 72 years four months four days died Wednesday. Mr. Jan Dykhuis aged 78 years four months twenty eight days died Monday. Services were held at the home and Third Reformed Church with interment at Oakwood. The notices honor Greetz Vischer Dykhuis and John Dykhuis, Netherland born immigrants who married in 1890 and left four children.

Grim Reaper Jan Dykhuis West First Street Third Reformed Church Dykhuis Oakwood Greetz Vischer Dykhuis Netherlands America Bethany Church Neal Jacob Vischer H. Buitenwerf John Dykhuis Greetz Vischer Naldo Steenhock Reasner Charlie Andrew Pella Peter Neal, Vischer Wm. Zuidema Gor

Picnic Foods and Summer Food Safety Dangers

Summer heat increases risk of food poisoning from picnic staples like moist salads and sandwiches. Baskets left in a car or under a tree till noon create favorable temperatures for bacteria. Eat picnic scraps soon after the outing to minimize illness, warns Kernels about two kinds of people who delay action.

Pella High Forces Scoreless Tie With Lincoln Railsplitters

In a defensive Iowa conference showdown at Lincoln Stadium, Pella High fought Lincoln to 0-0. Lincoln threatened twice in the first half but fumbles and penalties stalled each drive. Pella could not advance inside Lincoln’s 20 as Genovese and York sparked the Lincoln attack while Van Ooyen led Pella’s limited offense. Key linemen and backs from both sides were cited for standout play, with Genovese and Karnes among the noted performers. Officials: Lem Wires, Carl Greenlee, Jimmy Muto.

Pella High Lincoln Lincoln Stadium Railsplitters Pella St Genovese Ers Bob Karnes Genovese Linco Pete van Ooyen Lincoln Yard Robin York Howard Grundiman Adam Sterling Mark Thomas Albert Keuning Gillam Kuyper Thomas Thomas Buhrer Kenning Sterling van der Ploeg Roland Severee Black B. Karn Mitchell McCormick Sadler York Stientjes Gilotti Grandman Domenico Turner Genovese van Doys Ligouri Sheraden C. Karnes de Wit Heerema Sybenga Meulpolde van Vliet Lem Wires Grinnell Carl Greenlee Iowa State

Proceedings of Marion County Board September 19 1938

The Marion County Board of Supervisors adjourned mid month with actions including tax deed instruction on George Liter Estate Lots 10 and 12 Block 4 South Pella, a lease to Farm Security Administration for the I C O Mall room at Lot 1 Block 5 Knoxville, rent 22.60 monthly with 12.50 reimbursed, and numerous bill approvals to local vendors and officials. The board also noted multiple petitions approved and the sale offer for Lots 10 and 12, Block 4 South Pella, was accepted at 770.81 dollars, authorizing a special warranty deed.

Board of Supervisors Bell George Liter South Pella Marion County Towa Knoxville Iowa Farm Security Administration Farm Security Administration of U.S. A Speed Clark Bile Reeser A. Vander Waal HK. Ashton H.W Blanchard Lona B. Heckler Beanie A. Young Knoxville Journal Burlington’ ‘Transfer Co Jack Wills Koch Trou P. J. Grundman Mileage Metcalf Allbee Office Frank Brouse House Bureau of Dental Hygiene Houghton Cers Langan Paper Co Hse Marion Co. News Orig Pella Chronicle Pratt Paper, Co Wilke W. Wilkes Postane John Caswell Office Koch Bros F. P. Ralston Med Paod Lawyers’ Co-op Pub Gray “Anderson Insane J. Tel Wright Millenon John Bennington Gradus Aulbers Gerald Rysdam V.M. Miller Stubenrauch Nan Spear County of Marion John Hackett South Pella

Marion County real estate deals approved in 1988

The board approved multiple purchases in Marion County Iowa including Surf North Pershing Lots 157 and 158 at Pershing and Melcher Original Lot 11 Block 92 in Melcher. Purchasers Clay Hoover Felix Barone and others were authorized to receive Special Warranty Deeds and pay amounts ranging from 76.04 to 883.89 dollars with taxes and interest considered. A petition by Jim Childers was noted.

Surf N. Pershing Town of Pershing, Marion ‘Co Anid Purc Arie H. Bogaard Hoard ‘of Supervisors Marion County Towa Board of Supervisors Marion Felix Barone Tomwit Surf North Pershing Pershing Marion Co Arie H. Bogar Iowa Jim Childers

Sophomores Win Annual Pull at Ver Meer’s Pond

The Sophomores defeated the Freshmen in a muddy pond pull at Ver Meer’s pond last Thursday afternoon. After ten minutes of rope heaving the Frosh slipped and flooded, allowing the Sophomores to claim victory when the gun sounded during the rest period. This end marks a rare Freshman win, last achieved in 1936, with the class of 89 noted for two consecutive wins.

Central College Central Ver Meer's Pond Ver Meer’s Pond

Dallas Township board adjourns after stable appointment

There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Hollis J. Bybee, County Auditor, Chairman Board of Supervisors. Century ago, no railways, cabs, telegraphs, steamboats, sewing machines, police, libraries, street cars, bicycles, or telephones were present in society.

Dallas Arie H. Bogaard Board ‘of Supervisors

Lighting of Farmyard Is One Of Many Uses of Electricity

The article urges farmyard lighting as a key use of electricity to deter theft, aid safety, and welcome visitors. It advises three main lights at house barn and garage, 15 feet high with reflectors, using frosted 100 to 150 watt bulbs, weatherproof holders, and three to four way switches for convenient control.

Bruni Writes On Boy Scout Work

Peter Bruni argues that youth from 8 to 23 face temptations best met through home driven moral training. He links delinquency to poor home environments and urges parents to model honesty and courtesy, while teachers and scout leaders should recruit boys to Troop 214 for citizenship, health, and outdoor learning.

Peter Bruni Pella Troop 214

Referee Announces Auction Of Marion County Real Estate

Kenneth Bean, referee, will sell at public auction on October 31, 1938 at 1:30 p.m. the North Half of the Southeast Quarter with exceptions and the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter in Section 5, Township 75, Range 18, Marion County Iowa. Terms: 10 percent day of sale. balance due March 1, 1939. Sale subject to Marion County District Court approval.

District Court State OF Iowa Marion County L. I. Groves Blanch Musetta Groves Kenneth Bean English Creek Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company Peter B. Groves St. P. M Towa

Soybeans Ideal Preceding Winter Grains

Soybeans make an ideal crop to precede winter wheat or rye as their loosening effect reduces seedbed prep for the fall sown crop. Soils prone to erosion should not be left bare during winters, and following soybeans the soil often becomes friable due to micro-activity and shading. Benefits extend to corn and small grains in subsequent years, especially with inoculated beans.

Rural Electrification Chart Highlights Farm Power Gaps

The Rural Electrification Administration shows how electric service remains scarce on American farms despite urban availability. Electricity enables lighting refrigeration and electric dairy machinery, with over 200 farm uses listed. Financing for new lines and farm wiring aims to close the service gap, with assistance from Electric Home and Farm Authority and FHA remodeling funds.

Rural Electrifcation Administration Rural Electrification Administration Reorganized Electric Home and Farm Authority Federal Housing Administration

Bean Varieties and Seedbed Prep Highlighted for Iowa Growers

The guide notes over 2500 bean varieties with soybeans differing in maturity, height, seed count, color, oil and protein content. It cites Mukden, Manchu, Illini for Iowa seed. Peking, Kingwa and Virginia for Southern hay. Emphasizes firm seedbeds, cultipacking, and thorough weed control before planting beans.

United States Canada Gulf States Iowa Peking Kingwa Virginia

Voice of the Public on Memorial Day Actions

A reader argues patriotism could be shown by reckless displays and mocks past Civil War outcomes. He questions proper Fourth of July celebration scale and notes insults to opponents and nations. The letter ends with a brief want ads flourish.

Carl Aschenbrenner, M. D

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