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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1949

Page

2

Local news mix of visitors and hospital arrivals

Town residents report visits and medical entries across Mahaska and nearby areas. Notables include Mrs. W. K. Brnere entering Mahaska Hospital for treatment, the Vander Mydes visiting for homecoming, and Eugene De Wild cited as KIN program manager at Ottawa University. The note also mentions births, illnesses, and a death in the community with several names and places.

W. K. Brnere Ouey Mahaska Hospital Eugene de Wild Pella de Wild University St KIN Ottawa University Ottawa Kanig Eugene

Local Flock Greets Autumn Changes And Travel Tales

Area residents share fall hints as leaves turn ambers and reds while trips to Hot Spin and southbound visits unfold. The note reveals staff changes, a new conveyor system in Casement Department and Wood Shop, a teletype transmitter, and fresh eyewear trends among workers, all framed by community updates and local travel notes.

J.B Louis

Continued Art Exhibit On Central College Campus

An American Life Magazine Life exhibit opens tomorrow at Central College, showing prison life at San Quentin. The display, prepared by the Life staff, runs for 40 days, offering a stark portrayal of inmate life, discipline, and the prison system, prompting reflection on liberty and reform. The exhibit features early life photography and portraits of inmates, including individuals named Kenneth McQueen and Marcus.,

Central College Life Uetobsound Calles Yale Prinan Pricon

Fragmented text about a Pro Garden chapter and names

The readable segments mention a Pro Garden group and Chapter references with scattered names and terms. It appears to be a jumbled OCR fragment lacking coherent events or clear individuals, locations, or dates to form a solid news item.

Farndell Organ Recital at Sunday Vesper

Mr Gordon Farndell will perform an organ recital at the vesper Sunday. The program features outstanding works by contemporary composers and a first modally themed opening. The event highlights the modern organ with a cover page designed by Ola Barre.

Farndell Gordon Farndel Sandy Veone Donneten Chanel Phe Preerang Yehiek Contempor Americain Pian Iss Heimpe Ola Barre Me Isterpre

Teen son of Mesdollen Dolen unique enlistment on Guam

A Guam stationed teen, Pvt. Ehner Z. Rietveld, son of Mesdollen Dolen, is listed for a December 18 birthday as he serves under the U S Army on the island. He is far from home and seeks Christmas cards from friends and family to share in the season. Addressed to Pvt Ehner Z Rietveld General Hospital Ver Dep APA Cave Dostmnster San Francisco Calif for Christmas greetings.

G Mand ix Teops Temain Pvt Ehner Ehner Z. Rietvelde and General Hospital Ver San Francisco Calif

Homecoming at C U 1 Continued on Page One

Boatloads of garlands and roses filled the service as Pamela Klein, daughter of Mrs Reb Klein, was honored at a homecoming event. Pallbearers were noted, with Ruth Ludwitsen arranging duties for the vesper service at Douwstra Chapel.

Ayenee Cabite Sons Mallernas Pamela Klein Reb Klein Johnny HM Mes Wendel Ham Ruth Ludwitsen Sumlay Douwstra Chapel

Iowa Bond Sales Continue Through August Report

Iowa bond sales remained steady through August with total purchases near nine thousand dollars. State director Wardin notes bonds for the right period show higher redemptions and maturities, while local county sales and homecoming events are briefly intertwined with public funds and community activities. The report cites Series E and A E bonds in several counties, with modest redemptions and sales. Homecoming celebrations and local performances accompany disclosures of bond activity.

Orr Slaman County Jasper County Mahaska

Obituary of Carl Lawrence Clark in Hella and Mt. Ayr

Carl Lawrence Clark born September 12 1881 Mt. Ayr Iowa died at his home in Hella after Central College years. Survived by widow Martha Tamminga two daughters Mrs Fred Rosveld Sully and Mrs Robert Schlotterack Knoxville a son Windrdo Vella and several nieces nephews. Services were held at Van Dyk Funeral Home with Rev Clifford Bo Perren officiating. Interment at Onkwaed Cemetery.

J. J. Vander Myde St. Anstar Iowa Vella I Ke Pals Philip Central Ard Lawrence Clark Annie Lauri Adkins Mt. Ayr Hella Central College Rocksprings Wyoming Martha ‘Tamminga Fred Rosveld Sully Robert Schlotterack Knoxville Winerdo Marthanna Huth Margaret Chik Ramona Staton Lorna Newport Nephes Russell David Richard Clark Hip Stella Richardson Nettie Logan Clyde Bert van Dyk Clifford Bo Perren

Card of Thanks for Carl Lawrence Clark

Family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who assisted during illness and after Carl Lawrence Clark's death. Appreciation extends to those who sent sympathy, condolences, and flowers to Mrs. Carl Clark and children.

Carl Lawrence Clark Spre Totsons

Mrs Ryn Vander Ploeg Child of Roorda and Hawalda Born Near Pel

Mrs Ryn Vander Ploeg daughter of Ann Roorda and Veetje Hawalda born near Pel Decemb v ISKY and died Hite Mant day evening Osteher Lo in age 9 1 month 1 day. She married John PB Buwalde in Is Mawalda had two sons Andrew awalda 16 and John awalda in Mesarizon In TS0 she united with K. Trani died 11S and united Vander Tloee in 1930.

Ann Roorda Veetje Hawalda Pel Decemb Isky John PB. Buwalde Mawalda Andrew Awalda John Awalda Mesarizon TSO Quarriage Te K. Trani Muatyriaie Vander Tloee

Roorda Family Obituary From Pella

The death notice notes a widow leaving behind her husband two sons ten grandchildren nine great grandchildren two brothers Abe A Roorda Wig bert A Roorda and a sister Mrs Deter Hogaard all of Pella One brother Epp A Roorda and four Kuiper and Miss Flora Roorda predeceased her She was baptized and confirmed in 1920 Also included is a grandchildren poem about finding rest and happiness in heaven dated October with church and family references.

Abe A. Roorda Wigbert A. Roorda Deter Hogaard Pella Epp A. Roorda Kuiper Flora’ Roorda

Thanking Lindt Friends and Family for Assistance

A brief notice expressing gratitude to friends and family including Mrs Ayn Vander Plows for their considerate support before and after a death. The message acknowledges help received during difficult times and conveys sincere appreciation.

Lindt Gmother Ayn Vander

Sympathy and flowers for Rryn Van der Ploeg

Tokens of sympathy and flowers were sent to honor Rryn Van der Ploeg, with heartfelt respect expressed by children and grandchildren.

Funeral services for John Shultz of Otley Iowa

Funeral services for John Shultz of Otley Iowa will be held today October 20 1949 from the Cooperative Burial will be in the Cemetery He died Tuesday morning October 18 1949 at Belt Hospital in Pete Iowa at age 89 years 7 months 10 days His life story will be in next week's issue of the Pella Chronicle.

John Shultz Otley Lowa Shultz Belt Pete Lown Sory Pella

Taxied tale of tire wreck on heavy track near Rushmore

Ray Wiekamp of Sheldon witnessed a heavy track tire come off a vehicle near Rushmore Minnesota. The tire bounded onto the pavement, struck the hood, veered into a ditch, and Wiekamp sought the owner afterward.

Ray Wiekamp Sheldon Wabaceame Rushmore Minny

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