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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1948
Page
4
Poultry service busy with daily calling vaccinating and worming. Advance notice requested to schedule near the time preferred. Supplies offered poultry equipment milk feedings whey product advertised with a guaranteed quality. Winter pickup ends November 1st at 3 PM. Leave name at city office or contact John De Winter Blue Ku for details.
Republican candidate K James Riggen announces candidacy for the Marion County Board of Supervisors and invites continued support ahead of the general election on November 2.
Sincere thanks to relatives and friends for flowers letters and cards received during T s hospital stay. We also thank those who were kind and attentive during father R J Dedong s long illness and after his death. The Children
Thank you to relatives friends and neighbors for flowers cards and letters received during my stay at the Mahaska hospital and at Iowa City. These kind thoughts were greatly appreciated as were your prayers and well wishes. Signed Peter W Van Gorp.
Des Moines reports a primer on Iowa state government outlining the eight elective departments. It explains the roles of the Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Agriculture Secretary, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the three member State Commerce Commission, detailing their duties and responsibilities.
Mrs Chas Vander Kolk reports Miss Hat tie Van Gorp of Pella enjoys sunny California and plans a winter visit with friends. Mr and Mrs Kleinjan return to California after visiting Pella while Miss Van Gorp joins them for sightseeing some warmer months. Mr and Mrs Bill Booy and their children visit Otley for church and family time. Gertrude Stravers from Galesburg visits Ustermarkt family. Mrs Jake Ustermarkt stops by while her father, Bill Meindertsma, remains ill. Fifield Ladies Club meets at Lendert Verwers home for a pleasant afternoon of visiting.
Neighbors plan a quilt for a needy family and many locals attend the Blackstone Magician show in Des Moines. Various church and school activities are listed including a United Nations day project by seventh and eighth graders, skating party at Oskaloosa, and a lengthy roll of visits, theatre, and hospital updates from communities around Pella, Sully, Otley, and nearby towns.
A 63 year old Avoca man Harry Sarvis was killed in a fall plowing accident last week. His tractor plunged down a 20 foot embankment leaving him dead from shock and injuries after he failed to return home from work.
Near Pleasantville a Duroc sow owned by Clyde Core farrowed one live piglet but refused to nurse. The piglet was moved to another sow and about a month later the original sow showed up with the same piglet in question, prompting farm records and care notes.
A brief note describes a mother tending to her herd, indicating a small increase in surviving pigs by one percent as she cares for them with maternal attention. The scene emphasizes diligent animal husbandry and nurturing care.
A quaint scene in Denison features a friendly little old lady stopping to chat with a large black dog in the middle of a street. Traffic paused and smiles spread as the pair finished their visit and vehicles resumed moving. Iowa seeks 45 000 in 4 11 enrollment by October amid campaigns.
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