June community events and club activities schedule
A list of local events from Tuesday through July includes a WCTU polluck supper at West Market Park 6:30 p.m., a PEO meeting at Peggy Pierson’s home 7:30, a What Cheer choir appearance at Amsterdam School 7:30, Sully First Reformed King’s Helpers social 5:30 to 9:30, Tulip City Saddle Club horse show, De Jong Lumber Yard 7:30 p.m. rain date June 24, Mother Daughter Guild program in church sanctuary 8:00 p.m., an Ice Cream Social for Missions by the Third Reformed Church 5:00 to 9:00, and a Legion Auxiliary meeting and officer installation 8:00 p.m. on July 11, noting date changes.
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W.C.T.U. Polluck
West Market Park
Peggy Pierson
Amsterdam School
King's Helper Society of
First Reformed Church of
Sully
Sully Park
Tulip City
Mahaska 4-H Horse Members Meet to Learn Fair Classes
Mahaska County 4-H horse members will meet Thursday June 15 at 8 p.m. at George Springer’s. Project leaders Howard Swede Strasser of Rose Hill and Darrell Ritchhart of Oskaloosa will show demonstrations on halter, pleasure and trail classes. Members will learn what is expected in the showring.
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Mahaska County
George Springer
Summer Tot Let Sessions Start on June 19
Pella Recreation Commission opens a summer Tot Let program for children aged 3 to 6 starting June 19 with 9 30 to 11 30 am sessions Monday through Friday. North of Franklin Street attend Tot Lot Kiwanis Park Mondays and Wednesdays. south attend Tot Lot Swimming Pool Park Tuesdays and Thursdays. Friday at West Market Park. Registration on each park’s first session day. parents volunteer one or two mornings. No registration fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Franklin Street
West Market Park
Five From Pella Receive Degrees At U I Graduation
Five of the more than 2,000 degrees conferred at the University of Iowa Commencement June 9 went to Pella residents. Marilyn De Guess earned a Master of Arts in library education, Daryl Van der Wilt a Master of Arts in music, Allan Vander Hart a Bachelor of Arts in political science, Karmen Huyser a Bachelor of Business Administration in general business, Mary Lou Schakel a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Robert Bosveld of Monroe received a Doctor of Medicine degree.
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University of Iowa
Pella
Marilyn de Guess
Daryl Vander Wilt
Country Club Drive
Allan Vander Hart
Karmen Huyser
Washington St
Mary Lou Schakel
Robert Bosveld
Monroe
Elementary School Playground Events Start Next Week
The recreation commission launches a six week summer playground program starting Monday June 19 at Lincoln and Webster schools for all elementary aged children. Activities include arts crafts games and special events daily from 8 30 a.m. to 4 80 a.m. No registration fee. Playground staff includes Karin Van Zante Mary Bandstra Phyllis Moffet Barbara Hoekstra Verna Van der Hart and Lee De Bruin. Parents urged to participate.
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the Recreation Commission
Lincoln and
Webster
Karin van Zante
Mary Bandstra
Phyllis Moffet
Barbara Hoekstra
Verna Vander Hart
Lee de Bruin
Marion County Educator Honored With Distinguished Service Award
Clifford H. Beem a 66 year old Marion County native and director of arts and sciences for Mason City community college received the University of Town distinguished service award on June 10. Beem a Drake and state university graduate was cited for more than two decades guiding the development of technical training.
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Clifford H. Beem
Marion County
Community College
Mason City
University of Town
Beem
Drake
State University
Nellie Schakel Dies At Oskaloosa Home
Nellie Schakel, 61, died June 10 at Camair Convalescent Home in Oskaloosa. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. at Third Reformed Church in Pella with Rev. John Benes officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery. arrangements were by the Garden Chapel.
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Nellie Schakel
Camair
Oskaloosa
Third Reformed Church
Pella
John Benes
Oakwood Cemetery
Garden Chapel
Referendum Bonding Plan For Marion County Courthouse
Marion County Board of Supervisors asked for detailed plans for a three story courthouse at Knoxville based on a preliminary scheme by Des Moines architects. Estimated total cost 650000 for building plus 433000 for defect repairs, with 25000 to remove the present structure. Plans call for a mostly open ground level with three corner stairways and elevator, glass corridors facing the court, and potential for a fourth floor.
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Marion County Board of Supervisors
Knoxville
Robert Ramsey
Dougher-Frewer-Ramsey
Des Moines
Marion Council Elects Smith President for CEO program
Marion County Council for Community Action elected C A Smith superintendent of Melcher Dallas Community Schools as president on June 6. Smith succeeds Harold Nichless of Pella with Paul Bradigan of Pella as vice president and Beverly Smith of Pleasantville as secretary. The reorganization met in Knoxville to approve health homemaker aide service as its first program following a county survey. Council members include Helen Blackford Pleasantville Gerald Paard Kooper Knoxville Elizabeth Mikesill Knoxville Ralph Gillihan Dallas Harold Isley Pleasantville Joyce Farrell Melcher Carroll Anderson Knoxville Gifford Hoch Dallas Leona Fisher Knoxville Mabel Sheesley Pleasantville Stanley Heatherling Pleasantville Route 2 Eff Effi Buss Knoxville and Fernando Gianni Melcher. Representatives on Tri-County Community Action Program include Smith Miss Buss and others. Administrator for Marion County is Don McCurin Pleasantville, the paid executive for QEO programs of Marion Warren and Jasper Counties.
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Marion County Council For Community Action
Office of Economic Opportunity
C. A. Smith
Melcher-Dallas
Smith
Harold Nichless
Pella
Paul Bradigan
Beverly Smith
Pleasantville
Knoxville
Helen Blackford
Gerald Paard Kooper
Elizabeth Mikesill
Ralph Gillihan
Dallas
Harold Isley
Joyce Farrel
Melcher
Carroll Anderson
Gifford Hoch
Leona Fisher
Mabel Sheesley
Stanley Heatherling
Route 2
Giles Card
Fernando Gianni
Effi Buss
Tri- County
Mikesell
Gillihan
Isley
Sheestey
Miss Buss
Marion County
Don McCurin
QEO Pl
Marion
Warren
Jasper Counties
Pella Dominates with Nineteen Firms in State Directory
The seventh edition Iowa manufacturers directory lists nineteen Pella industries by firm name location and products including Bakker & Rus Clover Leaf Dairy Frundt Seed Co Pella Manufacturing Vermeer and Rolscreen among others. Compiled from questionnaires sent to companies from civic groups the roster covers about 98 percent of state manufacturers with roughly a dozen more names missing due to nonresponse.
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Pella
Iowa
Iowa Development Commission
Bakker &Rus
Clover Leaf Dairy
Douwstra’s
Pella Maid
Ring Bologna
Farmers Co-Operative Exchange
Frundt Seed Co
Groeneweg Machine Works
Pella Canning Co
Fruit Drink
Ulrich Market
Bologna
van Gorp Mfg., Inc
Vermeer Mig. Co
Chamber of Commerce
Five Local Seniors Receive Scholarships From Central College
Central College announced one year and renewable awards totaling $500 for Glenda De Heus and Sonja Shetterly music scholarships. Ardith Ryken received a $300 general scholarship, while John Mathes and Wayne Mathes got $500 and $300 general scholarships respectively. Additional music awardees include Ruben Sims, Daniel Coffey Jr, Brenda Dykstra, and Richard Neerhof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Central College
Richard Tysseling
Glenda R. de Heus
Dick de Hicus
Sonja M. Shetterly
Henry Shetterly
Hazel St. Ardith
Hazel St. Ardith R. Ryken, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ryken, Route 1, Otley
John W. Mathes
Valentine Mathes
West Third
Wayne A. Mathes
William Mathes
Peace St
Pella Christian
Miss Ryken
Pella Christian High School
Shetterly
Central Music Faculty
First Reformed Church
John
Ruben L. Sims
Denver
Colo
Daniel E. Coffey
Jr. Newton
Brenda Dykstra
Warren
Mich
Richard A. Neerhof
Sheboygen
Wis
Free Balloon Race Promises Six Great Prizes In Pella Event
Outer Space Day in Pella sponsored by The Chronicle and the Chamber of Commerce offers six prizes for balloons launched from Central Park. Boys and girls 13 and under may fly as many balloons as tickets permit, with Tim's Yooter providing free rides in the business district.
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Pella
The
Chronicle
Central Park
Earth
Chamber of Commerce
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Babe) Caldwell
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State Board’ of Pharmacy
Paul Crews
Carpenter
Winona
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Highland Park School of Pharmacy
Mahaska
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U. Graduation
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New State Directory
Pella Industries
Pella Construction Co
Pella Engraving Co
Pella Limestone Co
Pella Manufacturing Corp
Pella Publishing, Inc
Pella Tool and Stamping Co
Pella Town Crier
Ring-O-Matic Mfg. Co
Rolscreen Co
de Heus
John Mathes
Wayne Mathes
Wayne, A. Mathes
Glenda, R. de’ Heus
John W.mathea
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