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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1952
Page
2
A rural extension dairyman urges thermometer use to regulate milk coolers. He warns water coolers must stay below 55 degrees to prevent sour milk, notes many losses from warm well water, and says electric or mechanical cooling is cheaper than water cooling when factoring pumping costs.
Local notes report a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker of Leighton at Mahaska Hospital on August 29. Several residents undergo medical treatment or surgery at Mahaska or Mercy Hospitals, with multiple discharges and recoveries noted. Also covered are visits, travel, church notices, and community updates including a University of Colorado degree, family visits in Texas and Illinois, and a Netherlands death in 93-year-old Johanna Nugteren.
Cpl Vernon R Vander Leest son of Mr and Mrs Neal Vander Leest Sully was drafted February 12 1951 trained at Camp Carson Colorado spent 17 days with relatives then reported to Fort Lawton Washington for overseas duties after nine months in country he will be discharged after Camp Custer Michigan.
Rotarians of the Pella Club captured the inter city trophy for the fourth straight time in a match in Indianola. Participants included Don Ray Matt Heerema Jean Kuyper Dr T G Fultz Dutch Weirather John Van Dyk and Charles F Dykstra for Pella and Chas F Dykstra Dr T G Fultz A F Tysseling Jean Kup per Mart Heerema and Eldon Ray for the Pella team. Des Moines Jakonda Country Club invited to another tournament.
A long list of residents share vacation travels from Des Moines to Wisconsin, South Dakota, and beyond. Many visited fairs, fished at lakes, or toured national parks. several spent time with relatives and friends in Illinois, Minnesota, and Colorado.
Morning worship at 9 30 led by Lawrence Den Besten a Calvin Seminary graduate. Sunday School at 11 00. Holland services at 2 00 led by Rev. Wm Reinsma of Oskaloosa. Evening service at 7 20 conducted by Lawrence Den Besten.
The Rev. P H Tanis, minister of Second Reformed Church, delivers a Sunday program featuring Sunday School and Christian Endeavor. Includes themes The Age of Rocks and the Rock of Ages and a series titled Our Father’s World with a teaching numbered as No 7.
John Green, minister presides at 9:45 am Sunday School at 10:45 am and morning worship. Communion at 12:30 pm. Evangelistic service with night orchestra. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:45 pm.
Reverend Russell J Redeker leads the 9 30 Sunday School and 7 20 Sunday Evening Service sermons Behind the Scenes and Going the Long Way The church invites all to share in the services Times include a radio broadcast Temple Time at 8 00 p m over KXEL Waterloo Iowa and KBOE Oskaloosa Iowa with the topic America Wakes Up by Rev A Bast intermediate and further details follow
Anthony Haverkamp, minister leads Sunday school at 9 30 with the theme A Humble and Great Hearted Lover. Morning worship follows at 10 45 with the sermon Precious Blood. Evening services include Intermediate and Senior Christian Education at 6 30.
Rollin V. Wildin, pastor, announces Sunday School at 9 30 with classes for all ages and morning worship at 10 45 featuring The Table of the Lord. Evening service at 7 30 with Can You Stand on Your Record. Youth groups resume Sept 7 with Junior Hi BYF and Senior Hi BYF at Swimming Pool Park 5 pm for supper and vesper, then back to church for evening service. Junior BYF and College Youth Fellowship meet at church 6 30.
L. Z. Eggleton advises farmers to train pullets to lay in nests by moving them into a clean house before laying begins to maximize fall egg profits. If pullets start on the floor, use a darkened or roll down nest, then raise it to regular height as they adjust.
The Pella Merchants edged Des Moines Hot-n-Tots 5 to 3 on August 25 at Pool Park. Ray Pope pitched seven innings, allowing three runs on five hits with eight strikeouts. Gifford and Terlouw each had two hits for the Merchants, while Collins yielded seven hits and four errors by the visitors.
Merchants beat Chariton 9 to 6 at Pool Park on Tuesday night. Pope pitched strongly for the home team with Dunkin catching, while Watts, Shupe led the visitors with multiple hits. Cross, Shupe and Watts doubled for Chariton. Klimstrasso had two hits for Merchants.
A Knoxville composed team, aided by town players, defeated the Pella Merchants 6-2 last Friday night, August 29, in Knoxville. Nichols and Menning pitched for Knoxville with two runs allowed, ten strikeouts, and ten hits. Pope and Gifford started for Pella, yielding six runs and six hits with four strikeouts. Gifford and Klimstra each had two hits for Pella, while Menning led Knoxville with two hits.
The Merchant softball team has closed the season due to players leaving for school and college, making fielding a team impossible. The homegrown squad relied on one pitcher Ray Pope and catcher Dunkin, pleasing fans with a paid-free season. Officials thank fans and helpers as the Merchants posted strong play against top regional opponents.
Pvt Orland D Huyser son of Mr and Mrs Wm Huyser entered service February 11 1952 He completed basic training at Fort Bliss Texas and in July transferred to Des Moines Washington where he is stationed as a cook at present He had worked with his father at Clover Leaf Dairy Des Moines Washington US 55214982
Pvt Alvin J Van Haften son of Mr and Mrs Frank Van Haften of Leighton entered service August 20 was processed at Camp Crowder Missouri and on September 2 transferred to Fort Riley Kansas for basic training He is assigned to U S 55217049 Co M 86th Inf Reg 10th Inf Div Fort Riley Kansas
Private Robert L. Van Zante arrived in New York from Germany on August 21 and was sent to Fort Custer Michigan where he expects his discharge by the end of the week.
Pvt Wilfred M Renaud U S 55163629 556th Trans Heavy Truck Co APO 59 c o Postmaster San Francisco Calif Kr William Zegers Jr 3 55163631 Hes Co 78rd Eng Cambat Bn 801 c o Postmaster Robert J De Vries AB F 17363393 8 Air Force Hospital Ward 3 Randolph Air Force Base San Antonio Texas
Iowa’s 1950 Census shows average farm size up to 169 acres from 160, with 203,189 farms, down nearly 10,000 since 1940. Ninety-two percent are commercial farms selling $250+ yearly. part‑time, residential, and other classifications account for the rest. Urban workers moving to rural areas expected to rise as industries expand in Iowa.
John Veldhuizen aged 79 died at his farm home near Sully on Monday September 1. Funeral services will be held Thursday September 4 at 1:08 p.m. at the First Reformed Church of Sully with Reverend Chas Stoppers officiating. Burial will follow in Dairy Grove Cemetery south of Sully.
Johanna Olivier daughter of Mathys Willem Olivier and Alberta Colyn born January 11 1873 in Pella Iowa died August 29 1952 at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa Iowa aged 79 years 7 months 18 days married February 16 1899 to Everard Conrad Nibbelink who died December 2 1951 survived by sister Jennie and brothers Leonard Jacob and Ella plus nieces and nephews preceded by husband parents sister Helena brothers Peter and Phil member of First Christian Reformed Church funeral September 1 1952 at Van Dyk Funeral Home and 130 p m at church with Rev F M Huizenga interment Oakwood Cemetery.
Acknowledges neighbors and friends who offered kindness during illness and after death. Thanks those who aided before and after her passing. Expresses appreciation for expressions of sympathy and tokens of respect received from the community.
A vintage ad invites savings at Polke County Federal Savings and Loan Association a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank and an agency of the United States Government The notice promises liberal earnings current dividend at a stated rate and easy mail opening of accounts with check and signature card mailed to the applicant.
Ned Hedrick of Rolscreen Sales Promotion Manager announces the arrival of his son John Ellis late Saturday. Also noted are vacation guests and travels including Willadean Wallace on NBC Welcome Travelers with hotel stays and gifts. Multiple familiar names from Black Hills Chicago and Arkansas are mentioned in brief vacation updates.
Read tips from Iowa State College home management specialists. Mend tears first, wash dark colors separately, avoid multi-colored or poor-grade stuffing. Use two-thirds full warm water with mild soap, wash 2–3 toys, 2–4 minutes, rinse 2–3 minutes, spin 6–8 minutes, then dry on low heat or line with air speed to restore fluff and shape.
Rev R Douwstra urges Pella and surrounding community to expand the local nursing home into a hospital. He asks churches, doctors, and benevolent groups to sponsor a Scholte Memorial Hospital and cover deficits, urging a committee to organize efforts with faith and perseverance.
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