23 Sep 1943
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1943
Page
1
The article recalls a farm tour on September 16 near Pella to assess hail damage to corn north of the city. It describes damaged fields, small ears, and mixed yields, plus observations on a henhouse, straw lofts, poultry care, and a sandpoint well drilled in 1934.
A running water well on the John Vanden Berg farm has a sand point driven to thirty feet and has flowed since 1934 in dry years. It sits in pasture with livestock drinking freely, and the owner plans to pipe the water to the house with electricity soon.
Mr. Vanden Berg demonstrates an inexpensive reliable water supply and a self feeder for poultry built from an oil barrel and corn planter wheel. He and his wife maintain a thriving garden with beans corn peppers and tomatoes, canning much of their harvest and remaining cheerful despite occasional crop shortfalls.
City council meetings noted in 1943 and 1948 with adjournments, quorum issues, and approvals. Petitions include poll tax remittance of 2 59 by L W Rozenberg and fire hazard removal on East part of block 40. Rental inquiry for Scholte Heights discussed.
The court case concerns a disputed water bill and contracted services. Parties argue over obligations to cure each issue and shut off water, with Clerk and Van Gory seeking actions and an agreement binding Lewin Vine and Vin Gorn to settle sums including a stated balance.
A detailed city report outlines total disbursements across funds including Electric Light Fund Water Department Gasoline and Labor costs. Notable figures show August totals and allocations to the Fire Fund and related departments, with line items for labor materials and equipment.
A garbled note from the Wat City Clerk outlines a dispute over a fence surface treated with concrete and a buyer’s obligation. Supt Schreier asked the Comer for their view on the matter as the issue surfaces in the ongoing case and funds from the Consumers Deposit Fund appear referenced.
Halloween party food ideas describe easy to assemble jack o lantern sandwiches. The text explains using brown bread with cream cheese and peaches to form eyes and a mouth, offering a fun homemaker solution for festive treats and light garnish options.
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