Anniversary joy and a county wedding in Sac City
Mr and Mrs John Wynberg celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary with a large Oska Joosa Ilinois and Monroecentric gathering at home August 26. The same issue details the MonroeMiss Dolores McConoghey and Mr Phillip Ammer wedding at Monroe Methodist Church on August 16 with bridal party, attire, and post ceremony plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wynberg
Netherlands
America
Wynthe
Gerrit de Wolf
John van Wyk
Bert Slings
Marilyn
Oska- Joosa
Henry’ Kuperus
Leighton
I Blings
Berdene
Pr City
Jella Slr
Newton
Slings
Frances
Pella
Dolores McConeghy
Glenn McConeghey
Monroe
Phillip Ammer
Carl Ammer
Sac City
George Pennington
Donna McConoghey
Br. Johnee
Knoxville
Betty Lou Ammer
Rovaart Family Reunion Held at West Market Park
The Rovaart family reunion at West Market Park Pella on August 20 drew 39 attendees. A noon basket dinner followed by ice cream cake and cookies. oldest present Henry Rovaart 85, youngest Roger Lee Van Vark 17 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rovaart
West Market Park
Pella
Henry Rovaart
Roger Lee van Vark
Enhorst
Earl Rovaart
Tony van Egden
Carrie Jane
Portland
Oregon
Lyle
Edna Mae
Leonard
Barnes City
Chester Meyers
Monroe
Roy van Vark
Virginia
Roger Lee
Otley
C. Vander Haar
Leighton
Martin Meyers
Newton
Clarence
Elmer
Marlene
Larry
Tama
B. S. Vander Linden
Osceola
Harold Rovaart
Scarsboro
Ha Mae McCartney
Montezuma
Harry de Graff
Beverly
Colfax
Everett Rouwenhorst
Lewis van Wyk
Pickles Give Meals Eye and Taste Appeal
A Nutritionist from Town State College outlines tips to improve relish and pickle stock. Emphasizes quality vegetables, gentle washing, white cider vinegar, coarse salt or dairy salt, and fresh spices. Explains brine at 10 percent, fermentation vs quick processing, and cautions on cooking times for pickled fruits and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Graham
Town State College Extension
Miss Graham
Graham
Iced Tea Rescues Truck Fire at Audubon Stockyard
Clyde Dimick proprietor at the Dimick stockyard in Audubon rushed to the blaze and used a pitcher of iced tea to extinguish the truck fire, saving the livestock area and preventing larger damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimick
Audubon
Clyde Dimick
City Council Proceedings June 15 1948 Pella Iowa
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Fultz and six members present. Minutes from June 1 were approved. A sidewalk construction resolution along West Fourth Street and Lincoln Street was adopted. May treasurer and clerk reports approved. Bonds and liquor permits approved for numerous applicants. Library Board terms renewed for six years. Several bills approved. Discussion on Scholte Heights lots 40–43 for transfer to Pella Golf and Country Club. July 6 1948 meeting agenda includes grade establishment for Clay Avenue sidewalk and curb-cut approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Fultz
Stienties
Plette
Tysseling
van Gorp
Ver Meer
Dingeman
West Fourth Street
Lincoln Street
Pella
Third Street
Harold Vande Noord
Anthony Ver Meer
B. F. Vander Linden
Elmer Hartgraves
A. K. Verrips
C.H. West
Bert Ver Dught
V &R Briardale
Nick Koopman
Farmers Union
Glenn A. Koopman
E. A. Carpenter
Harold Vander Noord
Peter de Boer
Henry W. Vande Voort
Floyd Vander Zyl
R. F. Blech Jim
Elmer van Zee
Martin Paardekooper
G. H. Ballenger
G. A. Ballenger
Elmer Marsgraves
Marie Lautenbach
John J. Blommers
Andewegransfer Co
Westinghouse Electric Co
Elm Creek Coal Co
Elbert Scheffers
Van’s Motor Service
Fowler Telephone Co
BR J. Heeren G i
Iowa Mach. U) Co. Pee
Globe Mach. & Supply Co
Midwest Controls Co
R. V. Leary Co
Scholte Heights
Pella Golf and Country Club
Clay Avenue
North
Bert Roelofsen
Joe de Hoog
Fultz
Main
University Streets
John Bogaards
General University of Iowa
Internal Revenue
Iowa
Andeweg
Trans. Co
N. Schuringy
Im Creek Coal Co
General Electric
Stientjes
Back to School Lunch Study Gains Attention Across Town
Local mothers anticipate nourishing noontime meals as Iowa joins a federal school lunch program study to measure health gains in children. The 76 million dollar federal grant funds lunches nationwide with Iowa receiving 937 764 dollars while preservation drives and garden produce help keep costs down locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
National
U.S. Department of Agriculture
City finances and grants noted in June 1948 report
Transfer of 525.66 to H. E. Kuyper accepted. Ground use for City Dump referred. Scholte Heights lots 37,41,42,43 grant to Pella Golf and Country Club approved. Mayor and treasurer reports for June 1948 presented. receipts 127,321.94. disbursements 49,504.79. balances shown. Various payrolls, taxes, and utility and supply line items listed across multiple funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Kuyper
Simon de Haan
Scholte’ Heights
Pella Golf and Country Club
James Wisse
A. Monster
D. Ver Heul
Te Sederel
Wm. Messamaker
M. Schakel
John Klootwyk
John de Bruyn
Wm. van Dusseldorp
Tabor
It & Es
Zickel
Keuni
League of Town
Folwer ‘Telephone Co
Gamblen
Pella Implement
Biation
Weachter Lumber Co
Koch Bros
Hotcomb Mfg
Erie
Diamond
Schiebout Body & Tire
Uinek Motor Co
Verripa Skelly Station
W. W. Sadler
Council Meeting Notes From 1948 City Budget Hearing
The town debated the annual budget starting April 1 1949 with a July 20 1948 hearing date. Council approved publishing the estimate and hearing notice, appointed Mrs. D. C. Van Zante to the Library Board, and discussed tree removals and trailers on University property. The agenda covered tax budget adoption, utility fund expenditures, and multiple line-item disbursements across departments including salaries, repairs, and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuring Garage
Ozinga Tire Service
Herman 3. Brown Co
Diamond
Van's Motor Service
A.B. van Houweling Auto, Co
Schielout Body & Tire Grote
Maen
Midwest Controls
Electric Eng. & Equip. Co
Vandermeuten & Hoeks
D. C. van Zante
C.N. Cole
James Wisse
John Hoekesma
A. Monster
Inbor
Wm. Messamaker
Henry Slot
John de Winter
Albert de Joode
Marion County State Bank
Fowler Telephone Co
Frank Goodell
Pella Implement Co
Verrips Skelly Station
Farmer's Union Co-op Mkt
Assoc
Ulrich Motor Go
Kooyman
Rus ‘Auto Service
Lautenbach & Vor Dught
van der Maclen & Hockesma
van Motor Service
Water Fund
W. W. Sadler
Star Oil Co
D. Ver Huel
M. Schakel
John Klootwy
van Haaften
Egret In Fremont Pond Attracts Attention
A small flock of American Egrets appeared on the pond near the old tile factory in Fremont this week in early August. Eight birds were seen Sunday, three remained Tuesday, now vanished but possibly still nearby, with sightings continuing in the area over the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Florida
Vremont Gazette
Two fountains come home from Crawford County fair
At the Crawford County fair Mr. Brummer of Ute bought a sheet metal watering fountain for a flock. Returning home they found Mrs. Brummer had won a similar fountain in a fair program by the company. The Brummers did need two anyway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
Brummer
Ute
Brummers
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McConeghy—Ammer
ABC
Johnny
Joan
Sup. Co
Ee L. Lederel
Singer Construction
Schreiner
S. Poortinga
A.monster
Isbor
L. Sederel
Labor
Marion Co. State Bank
Water Dept
Voxelaar's Hardware
Western Auto Assoc
Waechter Lumber Co
Robert Lautenbach
Bertha Vande Noord
Dora Carson
Edgar van Arkel
Henry van Buren
A. A.de Bruyn
Sss
Guy Zickel
H. Keuning
Neal Schuring
Petty Cash
Vogelaar’s Hardware
Westminster United Fees Church
Dice Chemical Co
McKesson & Robbins Chemicals
American Playground Device Co
Boat Furniture Co
R. J. Heeren
Consumer Deposit Fund
Street Improvement Fund
Mess Maker
M. Schake
A. A. de Bruyn
van Dusseldorp
C. H Kouning
Jr. de Bruyn
Ed Schreiner
Farmer's Union
Vans Motor Service
John DeWinter
Towa Mach
McKesson & Robbins, Chemicals
Amer. Playgground Device Co
Wallace &Tiernan Sales Orn
DR. van Veen
Consumers Deposit Fund
el Leonard Seed
D. Ver Houl
C. HL Ke
Frigidaire
Kuyper
Pella, Iowa
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