City Council Special Session Advances 1957 Paving Plans
The February 26 1957 City Council meeting presided by Mayor Klein discussed paving funding for 1957 and repairs on Broadway. Officials may study incorporating more land north east and south of current limits while authorizing 70 ft of 36 inch sewer tile and approving various bids and petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein
Broadway
F. L. Warren Const. Co
Gerrit Menning
Harry Terpstra
Hal Knowling
Iowa State Bank and Trust Co
Iowa City
Martin Heerema
J. H. Hoogenakker
Linco
West Third Streets
M. M. Dockendorff
Motion Picture Classic Treasurer's February 1957 report
The motion approves the Treasurer's February 1957 report showing cash on hand 261,210.62, cash received 78,042.16 and total 889,252.78 with disbursements of 85,658.22 and 265,604.56. A water reservoir site purchase and sale provisions discussed with Mr. De Haan. signed deed and easement to be received by March 22, 1967. Abstract of Bills No. 30 lists numerous refunds, supplies, services, and contracts totaling 11,740.86 with fund distribution across general and service areas and a March 23, 1957 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein
M. M. Dockendorf
D.S. de Haan
Wayne Zoutendam
Ray Vander Wilt
Lincoln St
Third St
Pella
Brown Engineering Co
Checker Club
Elec
James ‘Wisse
Zonin Nce
Sein Yeanttrg Wee
Board of Adjustment
Earl Pohlmann
Andrew W. Klyn
Verle Ver Dught
M. P. Wormhoudt
C. F. Dykstra
Groll
el Weal
Pella Supply Co
A. Kooyman
Bakker & Rus
Schiebout Tire
Pella Implement
White Way
Van's Motor Servi
Gary
Vogelaar
Gen
Kernbergen and Co
Donai Shell
Shter Lbr. Co
Kramer Shoe Repe
Gambles
Hoeksema’s
Vermeer Mfg
Vander Linden Drug Store
Dught
James Wisse
Travel
Deep Rock
Stion
U. S. Post Office
Robert Gosselink
Vermeer Mfg. Co
Meppelink Oil Co
Farmers Union Co-op
Frank ‘Tromp
Vander Schel D X
Lynch
Fowler ‘Telephone Co
Vogelaar Howe
Layton Mathes
Globe
Htg
Atomic Pest Control
Vander Zyl Bros
Trroughs Corp
Cushman-Wilson Oil Co
Neptune Meter Co
Sup. Co
American Surety Co
May Win Pontiac Car by Entering Contest in April
The nation runs a Drive the Champ contest in April offering 100 Pontiac cars. Gary T Vogelaar of Pella Pontiac says entrants must test drive a 1957 Pontiac and submit impressions on a blank. Open to all licensed drivers, the test highlights the car’s endurance feats and Daytona Beach race win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Daytona Beach
Fla
Gary Vogelaar
City approves storm sewer easement and reservoir deed to city
City Solicitor presents a Storm Sewer Easement and a Deed conveying the Water Reservoir site to the city, signed by Mr. and Mrs. Ray De Haan. Easement approved, deed failed 3 ayes 8 nays as mayor declared motion lost. Schreiner to explain reservoir plans, later approval given. Clerk authorized to pay $6000 to De Haan for both easement and site. Billing for Highland Heights water mains costs discussed. adjournment follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein
Ray de Haan
Schreiner
de Haan
Highland Heights
Proerty
W. L. McNamar
Pontiac Zone prizes offered nationwide and locally
Four winners will be selected from each of the 25 Pontiac Zones nationwide. Official entry blanks available from Pontiac dealers. Gary Vogelaar offers additional local prizes. The contest closes at midnight April 30. Details and entry blanks at 800 East 1st, Pella, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Gary Vogelaar
800 East 1St
Pella
Towa
Adv
Carroll College Choir Tours West to Pella Hosts
The Carroll College A Cappella Choir of Waukesha Wisconsin visited Pella last Thursday, marking the farthest west a Carroll choir has toured. Hosted by Second Reformed Church, the group also performed in a Mora vian church in Wisconsin and enjoyed hospitality from many local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll College
Pella People
Waukesha
Wis
Pella
Second Reformed Church
Carroll
Wisconsin
First Reformed Church
Sam van Vliet
John A. Vander Waal
William C. Ver Ploeg
J. Sybenga
Jack Boatsma
Exi Waechter
M. van Gor
Donald Waechter
John Groendyke
Jean Kuyper
Hospers Kuyper
William
Notable Clerical Wedding Party Attends Ceremony
Wing, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Klein, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Farrer, Mrs. R. Van Zante, Miss C. Wilson, Miss M. Lefeber, Mr. and Mrs. M. Wormhoudt, Mr. and Mrs. M. Langerak, Mr. and Mrs. C. Buer, Mr. and Mrs. Klaas In t and Mrs. Gary Vogel aar, Miss E. McBride, Dr. and Mrs. George Lankelma, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kuyk, and Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Boslooper listed as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaas
Gary Vogelaar
E. McBride
George Lankelma
Ben Kuyk
Thomas Boslooper
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Serbia
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Oskaloosa
Ma. Co
Beard Coal Co
Westinghouse Elec
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Sparling Meter Co
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Fisher Governor Co
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Equip. Co
Bros. Boiler and Mfg. Co
Elliott Co
Deco Products Co
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Audrey Hepburn
Mel Ferrer
Henry Fonda
Eve
Colfax Sale
Ives
We Food Market
Colfax Sale Company
Clippinger
Shields
Briles
Earl and
Bill Shields
Arctic
Marion County
Elmer Dykstra
Ottumwa
Iowa
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