Pella and Surrounding News and Shipments
New car registrations list Elmer Hartgraves Arthur Klyn Paul Mons Jr and Andrew Beerends all with Chevrolet models and Nick Schuring Jr with Otley Mercury. Mrs Gertrude Beyer and daughter Arlene move from Taintor Iowa to 932 Main Street Pella. Cranbrook Academy notes Fay Van Rockel teaching in Germany has alumni show first of its kind focusing on weaving fabrics ceramics and metals. Local air force enlistees include Harry D Pippel and Robert G Rietveld. Mercy Hospital visitors and discharges noted for several patients including Mrs Lewis Van Wyk Mrs James Blom and Bert Swank. J W Stine from Fairfield Iowa visits Pella advocating for the Iowa Orphans Home. The Messenger notes local church events and health updates with various residents’ travel and medical plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hartgraves
Chevrolet
Arthur Klyn
Paul Mons Jr
Andrew Beerends
Nick Schuring Jr
Otley
Mercury
Gertrude Beyer
Arlene
Taintor, Towa
Pella
John van Hemert
Main Street
Cran- Brook Academy of Art
Bloomfield Hills
Michigan
Fay van Rockel
Germany
Academy Museum
Cranbrook
Harry D. Pippel
Peter Pippel
Air Force
Oskaloosa
Robert G. Rietveld
Lewis van Wyk
Mercy Hospital
James G. Blom
Mahaska
W. Vanden Berg
Theif Haska
First Reformed Church
Lawrence Tysseling
Clarence S Hroeder
Mahaska Hospital
W. ST. Klein
Jacob de Haan
Peter Bloem
Ozark Country
Nollen Reflects On Iowa Economic Leadership
In a retirement column, former Bankers Life Co. chairman and president Nollen, a native Iowan and noted economics scholar, discusses his career directing the state’s largest financial institution’s investment program and his national recognition as an economist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nollen
Bankers Life Co
Iowa
O Towa
No Pass Signs Save Lives on Iowa Highways
The Town Safety Congress warns drivers against passing on hills and curves. Each year thousands risk life and limb, with over 2200 Iowa drivers involved in passing related crashes, 28 fatalities, and 400+ serious injuries. Heed no pass signs and yellow lines to protect life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Iowa
Landmark in Corn Field Guides Lost Salesman
Art travels county back roads selling to farmers but struggles to orient himself. A farmer truncates corn rows to create a clear landmark at a road intersection, helping Art regain direction and confidence for a week before once more getting lost partway through a crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
Uncertain ride ends in fatal crash for Art
In a rural stretch a milk truck collided with Art's car after his vision was blocked by a corn field. The crash left Art lost and unable to recover, ending a perilous journey as he failed to find his way back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
Knoxville Road grading under way after land award
County Engineer B. W. Dutton said grading on the Knoxville end of the Knoxville to Pella road will begin within 10 days. A condemnation jury awarded 4.84 acres for the project totaling 1,740 to three Smiths and 75 for crop damage to a tenant. The purchase right is established though the award may be appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Knoxville-Pella
B. W. Dutton
Ruth Smith
Estherville
Betty W. Smith
Hortense C. Smith
Waslington
D.C
Lee Hollingshead
Relocation Plan Clears Way for County Construction
The county will start immediate construction as the new road runs north from Highway 92 replacing the old jogged route. The 66 foot right of way will be vacated. Condemnation participants include Marcus Stickle and D Charles Hodgson of Platville, John Van Den Baard, Joe Templeton of Otley, C J Sweem of Attica, and Burt Stevenson of Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Stickle
Hogs Killed in Collision Near Kellogg Farm Truck Crash
A double-deck truck driven by Ralph Wickhart overturns after a collision seven miles north of Kellogg. Three hogs of a load of seventy die, the rest spill or escape. C. E. Bailey and Mrs. Bailey are injured but Wickhart and Bailey escape serious harm. The truck, owned by Vander Molen and Dear of Pella, was en route to Marshalltown. Sheriff Ray Barber reports the incident occurred Monday. hogs were herded up afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wickhart
New Sharon
Kellogg
Oskaloosa Herald
Vander Molen and
Dear
Pella
C. E. Bailey
Adel
Newburg
Bailey
Wickhart
Ray Barber
Newton
Marshalltown
Injury Report After Child Falls from Car Near Algona
A two year old Ban croft youngster named Janice Walker fell from a car north of Algona recently and suffered serious injuries. She was rushed to a hospital and remained unconscious for 24 hours.
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Janice Walker
Bancroft
Algona
The Greatest Need to Avoid War and End Threats
The nation argues for military strength to deter war and push for world peace. It asserts enemies must see our power and will to fight to a finish and confidence in economic stability to prevent communism through inflation.
Sound financial discipline for peace and sacrifice
The speaker warns that inflation and wartime spending threaten the dollar and national stability. They urge savings, high taxes, credit controls, and a temporary sacrifice to deter enemies and secure a peace that justifies continued budget restraint. The message emphasizes avoiding a renewed borrowing spree and costly defense while negotiating from strength.
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Iowa University
Will Clark
H. W. Wheelaar
Ada
Montana
Kenneth Mc-Amis
Mr. Clark
Kenneth Vander Linden
San Antonio
Texas
Bernie Vander Linden
Jacob van Wyk
Helen Neyenesch
San Diego
California
van Wyk Twins
Don
Dale
SeaBees
Vanyks
Herbert Wormhoudt
Ottumwa
Lon Wormhoudt
Herbert
George van Vark
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Charles F. Dykstra
Grinnell
Rochester
Minnesota
The
Iowa Safety Congress
Oma Dematiaent OF Public Safety
Bob Hullihan
Reader's Digest
Tata Tan
Lee
Montezuma Renderers Dept. Agri
Lincoln Street
Ian A. Goemaat
Chris Riemersma
Klaas van Buren
Bastiaan
A. Goemaat
Guardian
Elbert van Maanen
Worth & van Zante
Volutary
Hudson Hornet
Hudson
Pella, Iowa
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