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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1951
Page
2
Locals report visitors from Fort Collins to Pella. Keith Lautenbach joins his family after arriving from Colorado. Several residents travel to Grinnell Ames and Des Moines for hospital, work, or ceremonies. Multiple family updates include weddings, baptisms, illnesses, and relocations across Mahaska and surrounding counties.
Lieutenant Brown outlines a new multiple choice licensing test praised for testing driving knowledge, reducing examiner guesswork, and saving time. The change applies to applicants lacking a valid license due to expired renewal or other gaps.
Pvt Leonard P Pol son of Mr and Mrs Peter Pol of Otley completed 14 week training at Ft Leonard Wood MO and was on 21 days furlough. He returned to Camp Kilmer NJ on September 4 and left for overseas duty on September 12. Address Pvt Leonard P Pal US 655-094-452 APO No 872 c/o Postmaster New York NY.
Pfc. Howard R. Jaarsma son of Mr. Frank Jaarsma of Pella Iowa recently graduated from a cook's school run by the 6th Armored Division at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri Exercises honored graduates with certificates and assignments to posts. Jaarsma worked at Jaarsma's Bakery in Pella before joining the service on May 14 1951.
Des Moines station KRNT will air all Iowa University football games with sports director Al Coupee to host the broadcasts. The plan covers home and away games including the season opener vs Wayne University of Detroit and a slate of Hawkeyes matchups at Iowa City and other sites through November 24.
Drivers obtain their first Iowa license with expiration tied to the licensee’s birthday. Licenses expire in the second calendar year after issuance. Renewal should occur within the 30 days before the holder’s birthday.
Dick Bruxvoort born October 10 1874 at Ede Netherlands died September 10 1961 at Skiff Memorial Hospital Newton Iowa aged 76 years 11 months. He married Gertie Van Kampen February 1897 and had two children Lizzie and Nellie. He remarried Hattie Van Kampen March 1904 and had nine children, with several predeceased. Survived by wife Hattie and ten children, one brother and one step-brother, forty grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Funeral was Thursday September 13 1951 from Sully Christian Reformed Church conducted by Rev John Geels. Burial Sully cemetery.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during his illness and after his death. We gratefully acknowledge sympathy, condolence expressions, and flowers sent as tokens of respect. The Family
Roger Gene Reynen nine month old twin son of Rev and Mrs C G Reynen of Holland Michigan died September 10 at Holland Hospital. He suffered from a congenital heart condition. Prayer service was held September 12 at the parsonage with Rev John Benes and Rev Herman Rosenberg presiding. Funeral services were at Bethel Reformed Church with Dr Wm Goulooze and Dr Geo H Mennenga officiating. Graveside rites occurred in Hollandale Minnesota on Friday September 14. He is survived by parents and three brothers Kenneth Eugene Paul Allan and twin Richard De He was preceded in death by an infant brother in 1941.
Mrs H L Renaud received word that her brother B E Van Vliet died in Springfield Massachusetts on September 17. Other survivors include his wife and one brother J M Van Vliet of Otley.
Marion County Extension Director F. J. Kohrt outlines three fall projects for 4-H members: fall market litter, western lamb feeding, and junior cattle feeder. He notes pigs farrowed Aug 15 to Oct 1 yield best results, lambs weigh 65 to 76 pounds for October intake, and junior cattle feeders manage 3 to 10 head with fattening and marketing days. Members should start now and contact the extension director for help.
The State Conservation Commission urges farmers to file pond stocking applications by October 1 for this year. About 100 ponds are stocked annually, with 25 more expected. the commission provides fish at no cost, stocking largemouth bass and bluegill fingerlings in a 300 to 100 ratio. Ponds must be at least half an acre, eight feet deep, fenced, and have proper watershed. Applications may be sent to K. M. Madden, Superintendent of Fisheries, Des Moines.
The Marion County Fair Auction drew appreciation from the 4-H Club Boys for the support of Pell business men. Gary Vogelaar Lee Vriezelaar Don Vos L P Township 4-H Club Boys ون Waechter Lumber Brouwer Sales Pella Implement Store Gornie Vander Zyl Pella National Bank and buyers William Van Zee Henry Brouwer were thanked for their services.
Classified listings show a modern seven room house for rent and a six room home for rent with contact details. WANTED requests a wooden baby bed. A personal thank you note expresses gratitude to friends and helpers during illness and hospital stay from Mrs. Harry Tibboel.
The A Cappella Choir of Central College sang in Oskaloosa Monday evening as part of the Special Freedom Week program. This year Mr. Laurence Grooters, associate professor of music.
When estimating current home building costs the process yields a broad range. Builders and buyers face volatility in materials and labor prices, causing initial figures to be uncertain and frequently revised as plans progress.
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