Marriage Jubilee and Community Society Notes
Society items recount the 40th wedding anniversary dinner for Mr. and Mrs. George Gezel at the Ves home with relatives from Ankeny Manchester Pella and Armstrong among attendees. A 10th anniversary surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Art Rus is described with multiple local guests and a noon travelog at Bunker Hill School. Meetings include VFW Auxiliary Pow Wow plans, Sunshine Club activities, and Women’s Christian Temperance Union gathering notes with dates in April and duties outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gezel
Ed Ves
Ivan Gezel
Ankeny
George Gezel Jr
Mily
Manchester
Virgil Ten Hagen
Pella
Vos
Verne Sabin
Armstrong
Art Rus
Jim Rus
John 0. de Cook
Everett , Vander Haar
Walter van Zomeren
Henry Rus
Frank Bakker
John Dean
Joan van Zomeren
Miss Marcene Dykatfa Weds in Alaska Chapel
Miss Marcene Dykatfa daughter of Mr and Mrs Tunis Dykstra of Leighton and Pfe Ervin L Hanna son of Mr and Mrs Clair Hanna were married Wednesday March 12 in Ladd Field chapel near Fairbanks Alaska. Chaplain Major Stanley performed the double ring ceremony. The bride was formerly employed in Pella. Before entering the service Mr Hanna was employed by the Denniston Partridge Lumber Company at Taintor. Their address Pfc and Mrs Ervin L Hanna US 55160711 Heavy Mortar Co 4th Inf Regt AP0 781 c o Postmaster Seattle Washington.
Knoxville man to lead Marion County Cancer Crusade in 1952
Frank F Sinnard of Knoxville has been named chairman of the 1952 Marion County Cancer Crusade to carry on the work begun by R C McKay who leaves for armed forces April 8. Announcement was made by Frank B McTigue of Fort Dodge the state campaign chairman. Kickoff meeting set for April 18 with supplies and a talk by Lucile Anderson field director for the American Cancer Society. Sinnard praises McKay and vows to exceed last year's drive while noting two objectives: fund raising for cancer control and an education program to preserve lives. The local chapter under Mrs Forrest Kohrt of Knoxville conducts year round cancer education and patient aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank F. Sinnard
Knoxville
Marion County Cancer Crusade
R. C. McKay
McKay
Sin
Frank B. McTigue
Fort Dodge
Sinnard
Lucile Anderson
American Cancer Society
Marion County
Forrest Kohrt
Spotlight Parade at KRNT to Aid East High School Athletics
East Des Moines Kiwanis will host a two hour Spotlight Parade at KRNT Radio Theatre in Des Moines on April 25 at 8:00 pm to raise funds for youth programs. Proceeds go to East High School for a new athletic stadium. Tickets cost 2.00, 1.50, and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Des Moines Kiwani Club
KRNT
Des Moines
East High School
Krnt Radio Theatre
Birthday memories and visits at the Home for the Age
On March 20 Mrs. John Broui er turned 84 and on March 31 Miss Connie Hoek sema reached 68. Numerous visits followed as relatives from Peoria Des Moines Ohio Mo line Ottumwa Oska loosa Pleasantville Sully Grand Rapids and Albia visited residents including Mrs. H Vander Wilt Mrs. Ella Johnson and Mr. Leendert Langstraat. Several family members attended hospital and funeral events at Grinnell and Grinnell hospital for neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brouier
Connie Hoeksema
John Bogaards
Peoria
M. van Gorp
Sofia Krenherd
Ohio
Barnes
Des Moines
H. Vander Wilt
Francis Huyser
Moline
Ill
Pete Langstraat
Henry Langstraat
Wilbert Langstraat
Anna May Langstraat
Pete Pol
Jeanetta Pol
Wilma Pol
Paul Langstraat
Pete de Jong
Denver de Jong
Leendert Langstraat
John Willemsen
Oskaloosa
Dave van Haaften
Monroe
Gerri
Merle Shafer
Tom Vander Pol
Albia
Ben Meyer
Ella Johnson
The Tragic End of H. V. Tone on the Muddy Curve
A prosperous Iowa businessman known as H V Tone, famed for poise and success, dies after his car vaults from a muddy dirt road into a curve on the main highway. As spring warmth cools to tragedy, Tone’s attempt to solve a business problem leads to reckless speed and fatal mud slide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Tone
Iowa
Tone
Ton
County Board Proceedings February 18 1962
The County Board met February 18 1962 with members present. Motions approved minutes, parole transfers for Lawrence Newman and Hazel McCullough, deed conveyance for Ritchie Melcher, and monthly care payments for County Home staff. Claims from numerous individuals and firms were presented and approved. the board adjourned after noting extensive disbursements in Newbern area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dieleman
Fisher
Lawrence Newman
Jim van Hemert
Allie
Hazel McCullough
Frank Hedded
28Th Street
Aves
Melcher
Digleman
Wile Bur Peters
Newbern
Dallas
Moreton
Iowa
Water Street
North Street
Sixth Street
First Street
Third Street
Fourth Street
Fifth’ Street
Toplar Street
Main Street
Fifth Street
Opal Carle
Gordon
Swan Twp
Mazel D. Graves
Elmer Hammond
Jude Coal Co
Cos
Marion Kain
Swan
Melvin’ Ki
Roffit
Western Union Telegraph Telegraph Service
HE Bridgeman
Etnl
Ing
W. Itardin
Koch Brow
The
Pella Chronicle
H. L. Bridgeman
Med
Care
A. Bruce
Jim van’ Hemed
J.’P
Constable
Witness and Durer
Mach. Corp
jKoch Bros
Cees
Dr. DA
Mater
Kaw
Skelly Oi Co
Thriftway Super
Food United Food
Food University Hospitals
U Save Market
Vander Eeken
Wapello Co
B. Sanatorium
Western Union
Small Rise in Pella School Millage Despite Bonds
In 1951 the Pella Independent District school millage rose only half a mill from 22.95 to 23.64, despite bonds required for a new grade building. State and county taxes are noted as similar to prior years, contributing to overall tax concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Independent
Tax Levy Changes Highlight School Funding Share
The text outlines year to year shifts in property levies, noting the total levy rising from 49,546 mills to 54.08. It explains that corporation taxes climbed from 13 to 17.42 mills, driving the overall increase. It also states that of each $54 paid, about $24 goes to school purposes, reflecting funding distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gezels
Bunker Hill School
Alaska
Cornelia Hos TB
John Vander Leest
John Hoksbergen
Lou Hoksbergen
Leo
Albert Dykstra
Harold Wittenburg
Mable
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Fifth District
V.F.W
Sunshine Club
Henry Rozeboom
Preacher
Rozeboom
Len Oliver
Ira de Cook
Elmer Klein
C. A. Roorda
Andrew de Kock
P.E.O
Cornelia Rhynaburger
Esther Ver Ploeg
W.C.T.U
Women's Christian Temperance Union
G. I. Roorda
Gambles
Joe Stientjes
Dykstra
Hanna
Marcene Dykatfa
Mra
Tunis Dykstra
Leighton and
Pfe
Ervin L
Frank Sinnard
Cancer Crusade
East D.M
Leighton Girl
Fairbanks
Pfa of Taintor
U. S
Home For the Age
Dirk Geenen
Bertha van Sant
Grinnell Hospital
Bert Hasselaar
Mary Brand
Grinnell
Jake Brand
Peter Vos
Franklin
Bob Hullihan
Newton
the County Board
Zamberlettt
Koch Bros
Jeanette Lusch
Goft and Nash
Harry Feaging
Koch Brothers
Finlamy
Collins Motor Co
Cushman-Wilson “Ott
Emry
Everett
Exch
Fonda
BAM
Fowler Tel
Gibbs-Cook Eallip. Co
Go and Nash
Goodyear Service Store
Tiren
Hawkeye Sup
Hoch Brothers
International Harvester’ Co
Town Power and’ Light’ Co
Juline Motor Co
Kacens Bo
Ter Motor Co
Kerabermen and Co
Kibbey
Knoxville Journal
A. Kooyman
McCabe
May Brothers Teall
Mendenhall
Newton Coal Co
Idbi
R&r
Socony-Vacuum Oli ‘Co
Siex-Ottumwa
Atiao Sinclair Refining Co
Spahn and Rose Lumber Co
Sun
Standard
Stephens-Jones, Tne
Tucker'n 'Service
Twin City Coal Co
Vanderwilt’s
Van
Waterloo Steel and Rallio
Weldon Coal Co
Werton Dump Hody Co
Merle Maddy
Chatem Ruth Zuge Adams
Main St
van Roekel Plumbings
Brak
Brouwer
Witzenburg
Addriss
Sear
Yam
Veenstra
Pella, Iowa
Coats
Penney’s
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