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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
10
Four of Eben Caldwell’s horses near Corydon were killed when struck by lightning. The accident highlighted local farm losses as farmers seek safer stock protection and livestock feed options begin to trend in regional agriculture.
The Pella High School program highlights the Bentley Trio with Poet and Peasant and a First Jig. Eve Bentley performs on the marvellous phonograph, while Mr. Bentley leads tours and his wife joins on stage. The audience responds with warm applause as plans for the next assembly are noted for September.
Normal training students and staff gather at HW S for a year of study and teaching methods. Enrollment declines from ten to nine. Miss Elnora Hepfinger leads senior reading and general methods, while a six-enrollment junior class studies management and psychology.
The list shows John Den Ailes heading to Central, Edgar Van Arkel aiming for Central after summer work, Leroy Van Arkel training for navy in Chicago, Virgil Boot farming at home, Leonard Booth at IGA, Beintema teaching in Amsterdam country school, Rosetta De Bruin at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa, Juliana Flidstra keeping house for her father, Norena Grandin at home, Beulah Hays teaching at West River Edge, with next week’s Pella High Spirit promising more on last year’s seniors.
Marion County lists 831 receiving old age assistance in July, mirroring 829 at year end 1939. Statewide figures show July end at 55,507 from 63,838 January 1, with a 3 percent rise. monthly cost $1,135,086, up $54,233. Average aid per person increased to $21.27 in Marion County in July from $19.90 in December.
In Knoxville Iowa on September 4 1940 notice is given that the Clerk of the District Court in Marion County Iowa holds an instrument allegedly the last will of Nellie Bogaard deceased. A hearing to prove its validity is set for 10:00 am October 1 1940 in Knoxville Town. Objections must be filed by then.
A baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Roose on Wednesday August 28. The Peoria community shares greetings as local church youth cleaned the Christian school interior before opening day September 2 with enrollment of sixty. Missionaries Goudberg and relatives visited, with local clergy and families noted. Various residents traveled, visited, and engaged in church events and Sunday activities at the local Christian Reformed community.
Lynnville notes celebrate Miss Marjorie Willemsen turning twenty on Tuesday September 10. A farewell party honored Mr and Mrs Robert Stuffebean and David at Harold Macy home as the Stuffelbeans prepare to move to the town's southern part. Gifts were given by a large local group including Rev Barnett Mrs Dwight Sparks and many neighbors.
The Reformed church group the King's Helpers met Friday evening September 6 at the home of Nellie and Gertie Van Maunen. Attendees included many local members and relatives, with notes of birthday celebrations, visitors, and church activities across Sully and nearby towns. The event featured fellowship, refreshments, and planning for upcoming community and church events.
Mrs Gerrit Wisgerhof visiting relatives in Sioux City underwent an appendectomy at Methodist Hospital Monday morning. Mrs Wisgerhof accompanied her wife on the visit and remained with her during the operation.
Case News mentions Evert Vander Pol family dining at Joe Marthorn home and Guy Elscott family visiting Glen Monsma. K Y N Farm Bureau held a wiener roast at Old Settlers Grounds. Jennie Elscott had tonsils removed at Mercy Hospital and returned home. Meppelink aids Senator Willemsen for a few days. Sunday callers visited John Elscott home, includes Ray Hoksbergen and Herman Brand families, plus Gusta Terpstra and Leah. Labor Day events at Killdahl attended by several. Case School welcomes Walton Van Maanen as a new beginner. Guy Elscott family visited Pella Friday.
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