Classified Ads Sale Dates and Local Listings
A dated classified section lists multiple sale dates and auctions in the Oskaloosa and Pella area. Henry Van Buren announces a used lumber sale, Mersbergen farm closes out, and Dalton conducts a 43 acre farm and machinery sale. Numerous private-for-sale items include radios, stoves, furniture, vehicles, livestock, tools, and real estate. Local services advertise insulation, insurance, and ambulance service, with contact numbers and addresses for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Buren
For Rent Sleeping Room and Farm Helper Opportunity
Classified ad requests a long term lease on a stock and grain farm near a dirt road mile from a town. It seeks extra help and equipment with a small house and electricity and asks applicants to describe farming history, current residence, and interview location, addressed to Pella Chronicle at 240 Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Dingeman
Franklin
Aeres
Upland
M. Tibbeel
Nere
Enre Pella Chronicle
Monroe's Annual Horse Show Postponed Indefinitely
Miscellaneous classified segment notes the Monroe’s annual horse show postponed until further notice. The page lists local service providers including TriCal Electric Repair, Van Zee Electric, Shum's Shell Service, Brom Feed Store, Pella Woodcraft, and Vera Beauty Shoppe offering repairs, feed, upholstery, earth moving, typing, seed production, and beauty treatments with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Andit Seed Co
Shum
Shell
Ion
B. J. Brom
Pella Woodcraft
Franklin
Jacob B
DAHM
Farmers Co.op
Harriet Kuyper
East First St. Black
Brom
Vera
Franklin St
Cold Waves
Rayette Jamal
Revlow
Velous Cosmetics
Bernice Garnett
Monroe Saddle Club Benefit Horse Show at Monroe High
The Monroe Saddle Club Benefit Horse Show will be held at Monroe Iowa High School Athletic Field Friday evening September 5 at 8 oclock with stock horse elimination at 7 30 pm. The event is weather dependent and will not be canceled except for rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Iowa
North Porterville Reunion Seeks Old Friends and Families
North Porterville reunion set for Saturday September 6 1947 four miles southeast of Pella invites teachers and scholars from Porterville school 1869 era to bring families and share memories over a covered dish. Also bid notice for coal for Municipal Electric Light and Power Plant September 15 1947 to April 1 1948 bids due September 16 1947 by City Council with right to reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Wa Back
North Porterville School
Porterville
Iowa
Municipal Electric Light and Power
F.N. de Wit
News From Nearby Towns Highlights And Visitors
Earl Umble remains a patient in Knoxville hospital after a lapse. An Ottumwa man, Steve Pap paducas, 56, was killed when his car left the road east of Monroe. eight others escaped serious injuries en route to the State Fair. Residents and visitors from several towns attended family and social events, high school freshmen at Monroe, band members from Monroe, and local 4-H participants receiving ribbons at the State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Vrierclaar
Earl Umble
Knoxville
Ottumwa
Steve Pappaducas
Monroe
J. W. Shannon
Dakota
Rapid City
J.D. Shannon
Wolf
Arnagin
Ray Donnahue
Milo
Veteran’ Hospital
Des Moines
Donnahue
Gerdena Green
Harle Green
Bernard Craig
Steven
Leon
Inna
Henry Kaldenberg
W. A. Catin
Long Beach
California
Ray Shan
H. C. Dickman
F. B. Reece
Glen
Nebraska
Elizabeth Dickman
Portland
Oregon
Nedra Jones
Irvin
New York City
Beulah Hughson
Agate
Dave Vander Ploeg
Walter van Doorn
H.W. Vriezelaar
Effie Kathryn Heemstra
Atlantic
John Vriezelaar
Summit
Strivers 4-H
Coratee Vriezelaar
Mary Vriezelaar
Coralee Vriezelaar
M Vriezelaar
Lester Ver Dught
General Hospital
Summit News Pringle Reunion Attendees Visit Summit
Mr and Mrs J W Pringle of Newton attended a reunion in Oskaloosa Monday then called on H W Vreizelaar home. Mrs Ray Zerley of Monroe will teach Pleasant Grove School this year. Marilyn Kool of Cedar is new teacher at Summit School. Summit School lists six beginners Lor ence Van Dusseldorp Melvin Van Wyk Glen Aalbers Betty Blom Nora Van Essen Joyce De
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Vriezelaar
J. W. Pringle
Newton
Pringle
Oskaloosa
H. W. Vreizelaar
Ray Zerley
Monroe
Pleasant Grove
Marilyn Kool
Cedar
Summit School
Lorence van Dusseldorp
Melvin van Wyk
Glen Aalbers
Betty Blom
Nora van Essen
Joyce de
Speeding Ticket Tale From Courtroom Theater
An innocent appearing girl testifies that a speeding and reckless driving ticket was a serious mistake. Her nervous glances at her lawyer and the judge's sympathetic, cautious questioning reveal unease about truthfulness as the judge warns of consequences for lies. The exchange ends with a hopeful remark from her lawyer about winning the case.
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E.K.P
Northwood Anchor
Weather warning on lightning hazards this summer
The National Conservation Bureau warns that summer months bring sudden electrical storms and over 400 people die yearly from lightning. People should avoid open boats and standing under tall trees when storms approach to prevent accidents.
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National Conservation Bureau
FARM OPERATIONS CHANGE UNNEEDED SAYS IOWA EXPERT
Iowa State College economist Carl C. Malone says farmers should not majorly alter operations despite a gloomy corn outlook. He notes drought years were worse, roughage supplies remain ample, and pasture was good through midsummer. A large corn carryover is likely, with economy in feed use advised and real pinching seen in meat and poultry later if crops fall short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl C. Malone
Iowa State College
Corn
Malone
Ma Jone
Cards of Thanks from Mrs. Henry Rooda
Mrs. Henry Rooda of Sully Iowa thanks neighbors friends cousins sisters and brothers for cards letters flowers prayers and visits while she was in the hospital and now at home the appreciation will be remembered forever
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rooda
Sully
Iowa
Lamoni Girl Injured by Rifle While Playing Cowgirl
Ten year old Marlene Brady of Lamoni ran under a clothesline during play and discharged a 22 caliber rifle. The bullet lodged in her head, causing partial paralysis though doctors expect recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Brady
Lamoni
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Holland Honey Cake
Holland Honey Cake CO
Holland
Michigan
Joe Nunnikhoven
Ben Hoeksema
P. O
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Philco
Henry van Esser
Choice Dairy
John van Vliet
East 3Rd St
Lane
Kammer
Federal Discount Corp
Livermore
Martin Naaktgeboren
Chevrolet
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Black Face Rams
Harold Ver Meer
R. 2
John Vanden Baard _ picker
Clifford van
Elm Creek Coal Co
John Hackett
Elam Williams
Donald Douwstra
H. H. Sadler
Chronicle
John van Vliet, Jr
Poland
Harold J. Veenstra
Collie Shepard
Alyo
Marion van D
Wilton Tog
Warner van de Voort
Main Street
Clinton
Bakker
Caswell
Guert Vande Krol
ARMS
TE Koop
Peoria
Versteegt
Versteet
Ryken & Ros
Native Lumber
Varnier Hart of
Hudson
Central Park
Leighton
Central Park Cafe
Pella Enst Rd St
Farmers Union
Marion van Gorp
Co-op
Bill Hagen
van Gorp Hatchery
John M. Vander Kieft
Washington St
Trical
van Zee Electric
Main St
del Monte
Sunkist
Colorado
U. S
Home Canners Mason
Monroe Saddle Club
The
Third Reformed Church of
Classis of
D. V
First Reformed Church of
Prairie City
Edw
Huibregtse
Meredith Drive
Des Moines 11
North Porterville Reunion
Monroe News
Summit News
Cowgirl
Funk
John den Otter
Roy van Vark
Neal Rus
Rus
Sy All Gay
Pearl
Lafrance
Asm
Kraft Pure Horse
Radish
Meadow
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Baker’s Prem
Hawkeye
Jack Sprat
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