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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1947

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Local residents report moves and travels in Pella area

A series of notes detail Aocals Will McIntire and wife moving to EKJ De Haai property, Mrs Gerrit Wittenburg and Leona headed for Casa Grande for an extended stay, and others from Sully to The Netherlands by air. Hospital visits include Dorothy Blom, Miss, and Mercy Hospital admissions for surgery. Local anniversaries, a Maytag neon sign, and a Dutch friendship reunion in Pella round out the week’s community notices.

Will McIntire Missouri Marinus Aalbers Mahaska John Kruseman Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Harold Ozinga Ned Mahuska Hospital Nihart On Nihart Pella Stephens Columbia Dorothy Blom Leighton John van Sant Oskaloosa Herald Rett Ept Black Oak Center School Ners Nick Ad Joyce van Sant Joyce Ann Edward Dale Cecil C. Barnes Bussey Iowa Diane Sue Ruth van Essen Frank van Essen Carl Rene Vander Linden

Forest and Grass Fire Danger High in Iowa

A wave of forest and grass fires in Iowa reaches alarming proportions due to extreme dryness. Assistant State Forester John Wakefield warns that most fields and woodlands are ready to ignite from small sparks, and burning harms soil, pasture, and timber. He urges burning only when necessary, avoiding hot dry windy days, raking a wide fire lane, burning against the wind, and calling a fire warden if out of control.

Iowa John Wakefield Wakefield

Poem from Edge ton minister on loss and faith

Rev A Blick of Edgerton Minnesota sends a reflective poem from Clara Fennema titled My Savior found me weeping under a tree. The piece describes discouragement and burden fading as the speaker follows Jesus toward peace and grace, ending with The Banner attribution.

The Chronicle A. Blick Edgeton Minnesota Hell

Lutherans From Galesburg Attended Iowa Convention

Galesburg men Pastor Carlton F Rohr and lay delegate Dwight Rohrdanz returned from the 17th annual Town District Convention of the American Lutheran Church held Aug 26 to 29 at Wartburg College and St Paul Lutheran Church in Waverly Iowa. About 250 pastors and delegates from 170 towns represented 65,000 members. The five day meeting opened with Holy Communion and featured reports, new pastor welcomes, three new missions, a fellowship banquet, talks on Brotherhood, and a session with Carl Schaffnit promoting Lutheran World Relief amid Central Europe distress.

Carlton F. Rohr Dwight Rohrdanz St. and Lutheran Church Elk Creek Galesburg Iowa American Lutheran Church Wartburg College St. Paul Lutheran Church Waverly Jesus Christ H. Diers Waterloo H. W. Siefkes Otto Fangmeyer

Hal's Service guarantees appliances repaired locally

Hal Hamka promises dependable appliance service with a guarantee that the job will be done. With eight years of experience in Iowa, hundreds of customers have trusted HAL'S SERVICE. A satisfied user testimonials endorse the firm as delivering what others claim to.

Hal Halamka Iowa

Lutheran convention outlines relief drive and church reports

The convention urged collection of food crops and clothing for relief sent only to known destinations. Dr Emanuel Poppen reported on Lutheran World Federation meetings and intersynodical efforts, while officers noted steady financial prospects. Election results named Langholz, Becker announced gym construction at Wartburg, and the five day gathering closed with a devotional reaffirming Jesus Christ as Lord.

Lutheran World Relaion Emanuel Poppen American Lutheran Church Columbus Ohio Lutheran World Federation Lund Sweden Christian Youth Conference Oslo Norway America G. P. Krebs Stewardship and Finance Department C.H. Becker Wartburg College Arthur Langholz Preston Iowa Walter Fritschel Charles City Town KE. Hiltner H. W. Siefkes Jesus Christ Is Lord

Birthday remembrance and visitors at Home for the Aged

On September 6 the Home honored the 87th birthday of Dries Blom. Numerous visitors from Sully, Morrison, Grinnell, Chicago, Raritan, and Milo stopped by to see residents including Mrs. P. De Jong, Mrs. Anne De Bruin, Mrs. Tillie Van Gorp, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Den Hartog. The day featured a steady stream of calls from relatives and friends, reflecting a community ties and social activity at the facility.

Dries Blom Bertha Geenen Sully Dirk Geenen Peter Jonker Bokhoven Evert Hol Peoria P. de Jong Morrison, IL M. van Gorp Joe van Baalen Monroe Engle van Baalen Anne de Bruin Josie Meyer Ben Dykstra Milo Louis de Vries Anna de Vries Tillie van Gorp Christina Henry den Hartog John den Hartog Ep den Hartog Arie Klein C. den Hartog

Sanitation Cure to Hog Disease Enteritis in Swine

A state college extension vet warns heat and feeding changes raise enteritis or pig typhoid in hogs. Clean lots, sanitary water, and properly kept feed help prevent soil borne infection. Copper sulfate in water and sulfa drugs used under vet supervision may aid mild cases. Vaccination not reliable. Hail damage to soybeans is greatest if hail comes while the

Lown State College Extension E W. Stouder Stouder

Pods and Beans Beginning to Develop at Iowa State

Tests at Iowa State College indicate early development in pods and beans. Researchers observe growth stages and potential for crop yields, noting the start of pod formation and bean development as temperatures rise. Continued study aims to map growth timelines and influence farming practices.

Iowa State College

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