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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1952
Page
14
News from nearby towns and rural communities notes community events across the region. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Gary Van Arendonk received baptism at First Christian Reformed Church while many residents hosted visits, gatherings, and pre Thanksgiving dinners. Additional items cover hospital visits, club activities, farm changes, a trash fire suppression, and ongoing drought affecting harvest efforts.
Otley News reports a busy week of visits and social events across Otley and nearby towns. Families including Vander Kolk Verwers Uitermarkt and Vriezelaar hosted and attended parties, birthdays, baptisms, and a Democratic rally. Geraldine Klein wed Gerald Angove in Missouri and resides in Otley, while Terry Allen Vriezelaar celebrated with relatives in Des Moines and Knoxville. A local accident involving a corn picker and tractor is noted with a safe outcome for the driver.
Peoria News reports morning life sermon by Rev Thomas Baker from Pella and afternoon sermon by Rev William Reinsma of Bethel Church Oskaloosa. Consistory names revise pastors with Vander Plaats replacement by Harry Vander Aa Mountain Lake. Anna Nieuwsm a funeral in Pella. three children listed. Richland Climbers 4-H club met Monday evening.
EMO" IS MAINSTREET urges all readers to vote on Tuesday November 4 as a duty to protect rights and futures. It praises democratic participation and ties it to the local Rural Electric Cooperative where member votes guide policy and threaten the system if members neglect responsibilities.
Galesburg News notes Sunday afternoon visitors include Mr and Mrs Porter Winters Mrs Wanda Graham Michael and Linda of Brooklyn visiting Mr and Mrs Louie Groves. Henry Kolenbrander of Firth Nebraska called on Mrs Etta Terpstra and relatives. Saturday evening guests were Mrs Yella Menning Mrs Anna De Bruyn and Mrs Hattie Carpenter. Mrs Kenneth Carpenter returned home after two weeks in Pella caring for her mother Nellie Slot.
A writer observes 18 breeding gilts chosen from 117 seven month old hogs weighing about 220 pounds. 21 sows farrowed 140 pigs with five dead at birth and fourteen dying before weaning. No records kept and selection based on poor criteria. Gilts should come from sows with large litters, uniform pigs, good type, and easy feeders. Sows should be even tempered and motherly. Gilts should represent good breed type.
Sandra Kay Tratchel and Kar la Kay Carpenter stayed overnight with Mr and Mrs Hubert Huizer of Sally where Mrs Huizer teaches. Kenneth Carpenter and Karla with Mrs Iattie Carpenter visited Mr and Mrs Ed Dunnick and Mary Peary Friday. Sunday dinner guests at parental Cornie Slycord home included Mrs Bob Terpstra and children Connie Randie and Michael of Pella.
Reports of a false armistice spread to Marion and Central City on November 7 1918 triggering full blast whistles and flag lining of sidewalks. Four days later celebrations resumed across Iowa from early morning and continued through the day and night acknowledging the premature jubilation.
Extension agronomists at Iowa State College urge fertilization after observing cornfields showing nitrogen deficiency signs. They warn yields would have increased with adequate fertilizer.
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