Unusual Concert To Be Heard At Open Bible Church
Mr and Mrs James Van Koovering will be at Open Bible Church Wednesday evening. They present unusual instrumental music with narration and a rotating collection of novelty instruments. The Van Koovering family has toured for 40 years showcasing unique instruments, highlighted by the world’s largest collection on tour.
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Open Bible
James van Koevering
Open Bible Church
Thes
Roeverings
van Keevering
Fragmented Iowa column notes and community quips
A collage of quirky lines from Iowa column snippets includes playful garden maxims, local quotes from Columbus Junction Gazette, Ida Grove Pioneer Record, and Greenfield Free Press, plus notes on seasonal decor, education critique, a ceramic elephant and donkey display in Hardin County, and reflective comments from Eldora Index. The montage links community voice, humor, and regional tidbits across towns.
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Hardin County
Helen Schumacher
Schumacher
Leo Knight
Iowa Falls
Eldora Index
New Cars k Dodge passenger names and dealers listed
A list of individuals and car brands with associated Knoxville and Pella dealers. Names include Robert Richard Harrison Pelie Chevrolet Russel Kidneyer and others connected to Ford Pontiac Oldsmobile Mercury Buick Dodge and Chevrolet through various city dealers.
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K Dodge
Robert Richard Harrison
Pelie
Chevrolet
Russel Lowell Kidneyer
Knoxville
Plymouth
Anthony Jo Bethards
Pel Ford
Janice Louie Welch
Pontiac
Hayes
Oldsmobile
Lorence Arvin van Dusseldorp
Otley Plymouth
Tom Wighal J
Malcolm Beryl Pettyjohn
Ford
Vanden Berg Electric
Pella
Eldon Lee Schulte
Mercury
Brett de Boer
Paul Edwin Holdsworth
Harvey
Bruno A. Avon
William Forrest
Hodges
Clarence Edward Richards
Buick
Leonard Don Tucker
Wilma Colleen Monroe
Donald Thomas Butler
Robie Garner
Elvis Eugene Fisher
Melcher
Raymond Eugene Pratt
Dodge
Cecil Marion Terpstra
Youthful Dancers Present Recital at Beth Ann's School
Beth Ann's School of Dance and Acrobatics held its annual spring recital on May 29 at the Pella Jr. High Auditorium. The program featured a large cast including Jan Vriezelaar Kim Paula Thomas Teresa Battistello Lori Wickhart Kari Jo Aalbers Anita Simpson Julia Wichhart Cindy Battistello Janelle Bender Sherri Matice Sue Vander Werff Lynne Van Vark Cindy Rector Debra Lubbert Lori Van de Kamp Susan Wichhart Tammy Sutphen Dana Dixon Molly Vriezelaar Brenda Hessing Kristi Braafhart Jana Van Kalkeren Susan Klimstra Lee Ann De Reus Jessica Brom Teresa Burgess Susan Hopkins Stephanie Sneller Suzanne Stang and instructor Beth Ver Meer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Ann's School of Dance and
Pella Jr. High
Jan Vriezelaar
Kim Paula Thomas
Teresa Battistello
Lori Wickhart
Kari Jo Aalbers
Anita Simpson
Julia Wichhart
Cindy Battistello
Janelle Bender
Sherri Matice
Sue Vander Werff
Lynne van Vark
Cindy Rector
Debra Lubbert
Lori van de Kamp
Susan
Food Stamp Schedule Released by Paul Bandstra
Paul Bandstra, chairman of the board of supervisors, announces July food stamp sessions in multiple towns. Knoxville hosts July 1 2 6 9 with 9 12 a.m. and 1 3 p.m. slots. Melcher at Town Hall July 7 1 2 a.m. and Pleasantville at Pleasantville State Bank July 7 1 2 p.m. Pella holds July 8 9 10 30 a.m. at Public Building. Bussey July 8 1 2 p.m. at Legionvali.
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Paul Bandstra
Board of
Supervi
Knoxville
Melcher
Pleasantville
Pleasantville State Bank
Pella
Bussey
Legionvali
Go-Karts Run Hard at the Otley Speedway
Otley Speedway hosted a Monday night go kart program with heats and mains across classes A B and C. Winners included Robert Mitrisin in the class A main and Ed Mottel in class B, with Gary Llewellyn taking class C honors. Other top finishers hailed from Newton Oskaloosa Pella Knoxville Otley Melcher and Kruyff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otley Speedway
Mike Mitrisin
Oskaloosa
Robert Mitrisin
Osky
Tom Eaton
Newton
Ed Mottel
Pat Waits
Knoxville
Paul de Kruyff
Otley
Scott Walker
Gary Llewellyn
Melcher
Steven Burroughs
Mark Shaffer
Greg Amble
Pella
Lee Heaton
Delwin van Zante
Mark van Haaften
Dale Wittenburg
Bob Lyman
Tom Faton
Life and Character on World Council of Churches Debate
A Priest argues the World Council of Churches and the National Council of Churches cannot unite all religions into a super church. He warns a Buddhist appointee to a WCC post threatens core Christian unity. He urges inner loyalty to Jesus Christ over expediency and external manipulation.
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National Council of Churches
World Council of Church
Satan
Jesus Christ
World Council of Churches
Nguyen Tang Canh
Secretariate
Gordon Landreth
The
Evangelical Alliance
WCC
Weekend Guests on the Farm
A guide for city visitors touring a farm stresses safety. It warns that children may wander into hazards like animals, buildings, ponds, and machinery, and advises accompanying guests on tours. It notes dangers on rural roads and stresses pedestrians walk facing traffic and in single file.
Farm safety tips for city visitors and boating safety advice
The article warns city guests to use supervision around farm machinery and hazardous water areas. It highlights risks from swimming holes, rocks, and currents, and urges life vests, warning signs, and heedful boating practices. It also notes fatigue risk from weekend activities and promotes safe, enjoyable farm visits.
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Pella
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Mrs. van Keevering
Iowa
Sae Matsa Prt Gargs i Bs Seeorge
Dane
Cary
Rases
Vanity Bax
United States
Columbus Junction
Ida Grove
Ptt
Clarinda
aid-Journal
Greenfield Free Press
Inwood Herald
Towa
Marion Toom
Merle Maddy
Willam van den Berg
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Division of
Sand, Refugee and World Service
His Hare
Riviera
Camper Highway
Camper Traction
Mey
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