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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1940

Page

5

Good Horses in This County Exhibit at Iowa State Pair

Ward Dyer of Pleasantville shows Percheron horses at the Iowa State Pair, earning top titles including Grand Champion Stallion and Champion Mare. The piece notes Marion County pride, the quality of local horse farms, and a suggestion that farmers invest in better stock and harness equipment to profit from superior horses.

Ward Dyer Pleasantville Per Heron Iowa State Ward Dan Anin Iston Mai Font Ist Tallion Roel Dex Moines Marion County Swan Township Dale Neifert Des Moines Neifert

Iowa Gold Medal Colt Club promotes county sires in Marion County

The Marion County Horse Breeders Association plans an Iowa Gold Medal Colt Club program to score and rate county sires shown as Gold Medal entries. Regular 4 H members may enroll their colts. the program runs September through next July, with weighings, minimum gain requirements, and show eligibility at County Fair and Fair. Farmers, breeders, and horse owners are invited to attend the Farm Friday meeting or contact the Barn Bureau Office for details.

Colt Club Marion County Marion County Horse Breeders Association Waynecretary Town Horse and Mule Breeders Assn Jlich Rm Bu. 1

Harvester Nels Nelson Aids Farm Harvesting Methods

A young local helper, Nels Nelson, 10, aided on a farm near M this year. He knows many harvesting techniques and assisted with the use of a modern machine during the season.

Mrs John De Graaf Rites Held In Prai City

Mrs John De Grant of Prai City died Monday morning at her home. Funeral services were held Wednesday. A full obituary will appear in The Chronicle next week.

John de Grant Prai City the Chronicle

Funeral rites held at Second Reformed Church

Funeral services were held on Monday September 9 at the Second Reformed Church with Reverend R J Vanden Berg in charge. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery.

R. J. Vanden Berg Oakwood Cemetery

Infant dies after birth at Mahaska hospital

Margaret Kay Ver Dught was born to Mr and Mrs Verle Ver Dught at Mahaska hospital Oskaloosa on Saturday Sept 7 but died a few hours later after being placed in a cubator The mother Marion underwent a delivery operation Monday and was recovering at home The infant burial took place at Oakwood cemetery with Rev R J Vanden Berg assisting The family received sympathy and the mother was improving by Tuesday at the hospital

Margaret Kay Verle Ver Dught Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa Mother Marian Oakwood Cemetery Reve R. J. Vanden Berg Ver Dught Expitall Fe

Obituary of Mrs Jennie De Boe De Hoeft in Oskaloosa

Mrs Jennie De Boe wife of Nicholas De Hoeft died Sunday morning September 9 at age 73 at her home 451 K avenue. Survived by husband three sons Henry Harrison Township N J Washington of Oskaloosa three daughters Mrs Arkel Os ka loosa Mrs William Voss Sharon and Mrs Ed Rhinehart Os ka loosa one brother Ira Van Winegarden Monroe five sisters Mrs Anna Vanderwert De Toe San Gal ver Great Falls services at Wilcox-G Funeral Home 2 pm Tuesday burial in Oak Hill Cemetery Oskaloosa Iowa

Jennie de Boe

Mrs Frank C Warner obituary notice

Mrs Frank C Warner died Septem ber 6 at Collins Memorial Hospital Town after two years of declining health. She was born near Pella and moved to this city forty years ago. She married Frank C Warner of Th city and later resided there one year before moving back. A member of the Second Reformed Church she gave time and aid throughout her illness. She is survived by her husband and several siblings and a wide circle of friends. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Frank C, Warner Collins” Memorial Johnson Pella Frank C. Warner Second Reformed Church Brothe Dodge Iowa J. We Elliott C. IL McDowell Catherine Orp Knox Walter Gertrude Hs. Rinemuth Nelle PW. van Rheenen Dile Towa

Gerrit Ustermark Dies After Illness at 60

Gerrit Ustermark aged 60 years six months and one day died at Mount Pleasant hospital Saturday after a pneumonia and lung abscess. He had been ill since December 26, 1930. Born near Pella in Mahaska County, he leaves his wife and seven children Matthew Floyd Harriet Leona Dorothy Vandenjarr, two grandchildren, and many relatives and friends. The service was held at 1 30 at Third Reformed Church with Rev Menning in charge, followed by burial at Oakwood Cemetery.

Gerrit, Ustermark Mount Pleasant Hospital Mahaska County Pella Mar Tho Ustermark Matthew Floyd Harriet Leona Julia Kamerick Dorothy Wartrude Vanden Jar Ices Rev Menning Oak- Pella Otley M Heavel Coedren Ent Wood Cemetery

Barnes Among Winners in All Iowa Dairy Show

Andrew and Howard Barnes of Leighton Iowa placed in the All Iowa Dairy Show at Cedar Rapids. Andrew won blue ribbon for Broadview White Lad calf, second for Pascewood Royal Duke two year old heifer, and second for Roan Louis aged cow. Howard earned first prize in the 11 months and under 2 year olds class.

Andrew and Howard Barnes Leighton Iowa Cedar Rapids Andrew Barnes Hull Roan Louis Howard Barnes

Parish based dairy show spreads across states says editor

The Milking Shorthorn Journal notes Cedar Rapids dairy event as strong as state fairs. Iowa pioneers parish based district shows feeding broader herd improvement, with towns adopting England and Jersey patterns.

Ian England Island of Jersey

Central College notes on music and world affairs event

Eddyville notes report Central College plans an outstanding band with 80 students having band experience and 14 playing violin cello viola or bass. Dr Lubbs president spoke on spiritual duplications in world affairs. An orchestra is being formed to accompany vocal organizations as competition aims to be keen.

Lubbs Central College Rockwell Rethey Exper

Douwstra Chapel Opens with Convocations at Central College

The new Douwstra Chapel hosted Wednesday morning services at Central College. Mary Phillips Street played the prelude on the Steinway Grand. Rev. Hoot directed the chapel choir in a Call to Worship as Rev. C H Bode addressed students on Chapel and Spiritual. Bode urged firm convictions born from above and discernment of truth. Lubbers spoke on student responsibility and predicted a future of greater liberty and faith. The service closed with God Bless America led by Professor Prins and a benediction from Rev. Bode.

Douwstra Central College Mary Phillips Street Hoot van Wyk C. H. Bode Aplington Towa Assembly Bode Solomon God Lubbers Prins America

For Every Occasion Greetings Note Card Collection

A nostalgic line invites readers to find and share a wide range of occasions from weddings to anniversaries, birthdays, new arrivals, memorials, and humorous verses, promising verse and scripture text greetings for all events.

Noted Lecturer Dr Barker to Speak in Pella

Dr Barker, a renowned lecturer on youth and parenthood, will address students and communities in Pella. He has delivered over 11 000 talks with no preaching and no oratorical flourishes, inspiring millions of high school youths. His program, How to Make the Most Out of Life, has reached three million teens. He is a longtime Rotary Club member in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

United States Barker Thern Canada Rotary Club Grand Rapids Michigan Our City

WANTED Experienced girl for housework

WANTED Experienced girl for housework to go home nights Telephone 280. FOR SALE Wicker baby carriage in excellent condition Inquire Chronicle Office LOST case Bring to Cl

Inquire Chronicle Office

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