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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1948

Page

12

Pella Suit Seeks Confirmed Title to Scholte Heights Lots

City of Pella files case in Marion County District Court against A W McGregor and R B McGregor and unknown claimants seeking a decree establishing City’s fee simple title to multiple Scholte Heights parcels and barring all adverse claims. Notice orders defendants to appear by October 22, 1948 in Knoxville Iowa, or face judgment.

A. W. McGregor R. B. McGregor Pella Scholte Heights Marion County Iowa Towa Scholté Heights Scholle Uvights Lowa Knoxville

Notice of Probate of Will in Marion County Iowa

Knoxville Iowa September 8 1948 notice states an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will of Bertha Smith deceased is on file in the Clerk of the District Court office Marion County Iowa. A hearing to prove validity is set for 10 00 a m October 12 1948 in Knoxville. Objections must be on file by the hour stated. Jack B Carpenter Clerk of District Court By T W Morris Deputy

Knoxville Iowa District Court of Iowa Marion County Bertha Smith Jack B. Carpenter T. W. Morris

Lost Way Boy Rescued After Widespread Search

Ten year old Donald Oltrogge rode his bicycle to explore the countryside. He wandered to Fayette then West Union and back to Fayette before police located him. A mass search of 300 volunteers was halted when authorities notified his parents.

Donald Oltrogge Sumner Fayette West Union Olrogge

Big Hill Herald reports one hill of corn yields big stalks

The Mediapolis newspaper notes a hill of corn yielding four large stalks and seven sizable ears, highlighting the notable yield in a succinct rural update.

Herald Voice Mediapolis

Rolscreenings CHIT Studen and Rolsereen visits across regions

Rolscreenings and Rolsereen Company distributors visited factories in Omaha, Pella, and Cuyahoga Falls last week to expand dealer networks. Executives and staff from Minneapolis, Detroit, and Zurich reported new orders for venetian blinds, while plant upgrades in Pella aim to improve weather tightness and smoother operation.

Chit Studen Omaha Nebraska Russ Simmons Pella Cuyahoga Falls Bill Kilpatrick Bob Wilkinson Port Au Prince Tlaiti Kenneth Breant Harvey Jerre Laumphier Tracy Kuyper Neb Lineas Bob Lange Zurich Switzerland Tsopress Cort Johnson Willis Bloomauis Milt Blader Minneapolis Towa Keane

Voice of the Public at VesPer Musical stroke

The Sunday program featured organist Gordon Farnell and was praised as well chosen and beautifully played. Despite a small audience of true music lovers, the recital offered meditation and uplift and urged shorter programmes with fewer pieces to ensure audience satisfaction.

Gordon Farnell Farndell

Belle Bogard's wartime visits and postwar rebuilding notes

The diary excerpt describes walking through streets with soldiers and hearing How Firm a Foundation, praising acts of kindness by GIs, chaplains, and officers. It notes visits to Ferris Seminary and the Union Holy House, which have endured war damage and need renovations. The writer mentions plans to paint, varnish, and replace windows, and observes the Church World Service repopulating the Manse, reflecting concern over postwar disrepair and resilience. The entry ends with gratitude for having a radio and a reference to the first program heard.

Uniongl Andapan Viagins Army G. I's Ferris Seminary Church World Service

Information Please and a Move to Tokyo College Life

A veteran writes of radio programs for troops, intact records, a repaired typewriter, and packing for a move to Women's Christian College in Tokyo. Freight for the army follows on a ship to Yokohama with boxes returning from China. He praises prayers and reports smooth progress and upcoming travel with Dr. and Mrs. Diebolt.

N. B.C Phonograph Miss Acock Mary Tallanbyne Miss Carst Women's Christian College Tokyo Church World Service GO Records

Four Teens Escape Injury After Pole Topples Car Crash

Lucky Seven near Northwood a car carrying four young men lost control snapped a high tension light pole and overturned seven times no serious injuries reported and Northwood lost power for four hours due to the crash

Northwood

Bromegrass Noted for Erosion Control and Waterways

Bromegrass ranks high for erosion control and is particularly useful for grassed waterways and terrace outlet channels, offering effective soil stabilization in sloped lands and runoff areas.

Message of gratitude and good wishes from a devout note

A personal expression of mercy and loving kindness, wishing grace and joy to the recipient. The writer extends love and best wishes to all, conveying warm regard and heartfelt blessings.

Artificial Voice Box Helps Hawarden Man Speak

At Hawarden E R Peterson works with an artificial voice box after lamyx removal in Rochester. Physicians say he will eventually speak clearly and loudly again.

Hawarden E. R. Peterson Rochester

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