Citizens vote on library addition in Pella
Citizens of Pella will vote on April 23 on a levy to raise 25 000 bonds for a south side 18 by 60 foot addition to Illa's Carnegie-Viersen Public Library. The project aims to house children's books in a dedicated room and expand space as circulation nears 40 000 volumes a year.
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Library Board
Steen 4 @ Vorploegh
I Des Moines Architects
Atery
Stanley Veroth Oft
Savage & Ve 5
Dee Moines
County Meeting Of Fed Club Wonton Here April 10th
The Woman's Federated of Pella hosts the annual county meeting in Pella on Tuesday April 10 in the parlors of the Second Reformed Church. Registration at 1:30 p.m. is led by Mrs. Arthur Huyser assisted by Mrs. Glenn Koopman. Mrs. Herbert Arthur of Ames will present the main program with brief club reports. Special music is planned by Ms. Siebelt Hottings, chairing the hostess committee.
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Woman's Federated of
Pella
Second Reformed Church
Arthur Huyser
Glenn Koopman
Herbert Arthur
Ames
Siebelt Hottings
Rotarians Hear Talk on Figures by S Bert Baron
Rotarians at the Davenport Club enjoyed a noon Tuesday luncheon with S Bert Baron discussing figures. He demonstrated error checks by adding from the left and cited Harla Millers column Over the Coffee, entertaining with humor and noting several oddities in numbers. Members were appointed to visit the Knoxville Veterans Hospital Tuesday evening and ballots supported board elections to be announced at the next meeting.
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Ess Soyaries
Martiza Pontos
Grace Elly
Bert
Agures
Harla Miller
Des Moines Register
Veterans’ Hospital
Knoxville
Davenport Club
Festival Hostess Seeks Rooms For Tulip Time
Mrs Robert Roorda Tulip Time hostess asks every family willing to open their home for lodging to list their room or rooms with her now She has the proper fee information and will supply any other details Her telephone number is Red 468 Many inquiries come in and rooms must be listed to reserve lodging for visitors Call her now.
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Robert Roorda
Tulip Time Queen Nominations Begin For 1956
The second of three ballots invites Pella residents to nominate candidates for the 1956 Tulip Queen and Attendants. Unmarried women aged 17 to 25 with a Pella address may vote by submitting a name and address in the box at Van Sittert's store by April 14.
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van Sittert’s
Pella
Spring Musical Tomorrow Night at H. S. Auditorium
High school musicians present the Sprit Musical at the High School Auditorium Friday evening April 6 at 8:00. The program features mixed chorus solos and ensembles including Remember Not and Thy Sweet Singing with works by Romberg Friml Simeone and Loesser. Performers include Judy In't eld Barbara Fisherman and Kathleen Redeker among others in a varied lineup of selections.
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Elocky ‘Rhendosanton
Conta
Taed Forum
Mosaits Hs
Wilson
Jarew
Mary Cari
Romberg
Blind
Clarke
Verlan van Rheenen
Ole Ark
Cain
Boye
Wally Doodle
Amy
Loesser
Imig- Simeone
Mueller
Grand Opening of Lees Variety in Pella
Lee Vriezelaar’s Variety Store unveils a rebuilt two building complex on Friday and Saturday April 6 and 7. The modern self service store features wide aisles gas heating air conditioning and a bargain festival with special offers.
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Lee
Lee Vriezelaar
Stanley Verploegh
Savage & Verploegh
Des Moines
Pella
Tulips in Pella Parks Need Protection Rules
Pella park commissioners Loren Van der Zyl Dan Meulpolder and Dr James Lankelman appeal for public help to guard newly planted tulip beds from damage by people and dogs Children riding bicycles across beds and walking on them are cited as threats A rule bans dogs in the parks to preserve the blooms and labor invested in beautification for the season.
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Pella
Loren Vander Zyl
Dan Meulpolder
James Lankelman
Ciizens
Spring Conference and Packing Tea at Second Reformed Church
The annual Spring Conference and Packing Tea of the Pella area churches is set for April 12 at Second Reformed Church Pella. Sessions begin 10 30 a m with devotional time and discussion groups on officers forum sewing service projects and literature and spiritual living. A 2:00 p m address by Miss Bet Marcus executive secretary Board of Domestic Missions precedes the Packing Tea displaying articles for foreign missions. Reservations for noon luncheon at First Reformed Church due by April 9.
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Second Reformed Church
Pella
Second Reformed
First Reformed Church
Frank Jaarsma
West First Street
Bet Marcus
Board of Domestic Missions
Societies For Foreign Missions
Marcus
Denver
Colorado
School Boards Meet in Knoxville on April 10
The Knoxville Board of Education hosts a regional Iowa School Board Association meeting on Tuesday April 10 at 7 30 pm in the new Knoxville High School. IASB Executive Secretary Don A Foster chairs the session. J C Wright Superintendent of Public Instruction will discuss How to get better schools for our children.
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Knoxville Board of Education
Iowa School Board Association
Tueday
Knoxville High School
Don A. Foster
IASB
J. C. Wright
Public Insition
Red Cross Gray Ladies Call for Volunteers at Veterans Hospital
Urgent need for women to join Red Cross Gray Ladies volunteer service at the Veterans Hospital. Two day training will be held Tuesday and Wednesday April 17 and 18 from 9 am to 4 pm. After training volunteers may serve a ten hour trial period and decide on continuation. No age limit. For information contact Mrs. James Wisse, Miss Wilma Van Dort, or Dr. T G Fultz.
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Red Cross Gray
James Wi
James Wisse
East First Street
Wilma van Dort
Franklin Street
T. G. Fultz
Pella Red Gross
Wisse
van Dort
Distribution of 20 Tons of Surplus Commodities Soon
Al Figgins, Director of Relief, announces Marion County will soon have 20 tons of surplus commodities ready for distribution from the Knox Ville ware house at 3158 Third Street. Distributions will occur in the mornings and recipients will receive a card with their required day. Those eligible who have not yet received commodities should apply at the Welfare Office.
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al Figgins
Relief
Marion County
Third Street
Knox Ville
Dallas Center man saved from gas line blast
Dale Kuhnau of Dallas Center was covered with burning gasoline when an auto tank exploded nearby. John Shaffer, also burned, saved Kuhnau by preventing a run and tearing off his burning clothing.
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Dale"Kuhnau
Dallas Center
John Shaffer
Shaffer
Kuhnau
Pella Park Commission Urges Immediate Compliance With Rules
The Pella Park Commission calls on parents and the public to follow all posted regulations at once. Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions and potential penalties as outlined by the commission.
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Pella Park Commission
Band Parents Talent Show at Pella High
Band Parents announce a community talent show at Pella High School on Monday April 6 at 7 30 pm. About 20 to 30 acts will perform with admission 60 cents and by 3 00 for sixth graders and younger. Proceeds fund band uniforms as Prof Wortman plays organ from 7 00 to 7 30.
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Wille
Pella High School
Ats
Wortman
Native Indian Mission Workers Coming April 11
Seventeen native Indian Americans and missionaries will meet the public at Third Reformed Church in Pella on Wednesday April 11 at 7:30 p.m. A reception follows to foster personal acquaintance with attendees as part of a larger Indian American Retreat under the Board of Domestic Missions of the Reformed Church in America.
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Third Reformed Church
Pella
Board of Domestic Missions of the Reformed Church In America
Oklahoma
Ghneathe Yadian
Chant
Lawton
R. J. Redeker
Board of Domestic Missions
Gerard Pool
Beth Marcus
Richard Brown named manager of Memorial Garden Chapel
Richard Brown a mortician and funeral director has assumed charge of the Pella Memorial Garden Chapel Funeral Home effective April 1. He and his wife previously ran funeral homes in Marengo and Milton, Iowa, before moving to Knoxville for 18 months with Bybee & Davis. They have four children and Brown is a graduate of the College of Mortuary Science, St. Louis, licensed since 1988.
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Morial Garden Chapel
Brown
Batavia
Iowa
Marengo
Milton
Bybee & Davis
Knoxville
College of Mortuary Science
St. Louis
Missouri
Carolyn Jean
Pella
Gary Richard
Webster
Stephen A
Lincoln
Reginald
P.T.A
Knoxville Rotary Club
Y.M.C.A. Club
Country Club
Chamber of Commerce
Marion County Historical Society
Town Railway Historical
Knox Methodist Church
Tulip Time Costume Exchange at The Legion Hall
The Annual Tulip Time Costume Exchange sponsored by the T.T.T. Society will be held on Friday April 13 at The Legion Hall. Participants can exchange small costumes for larger ones and patterns will be available.
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the Legion Hall
The
T.T.T. Society
Legion Hall
Iowa State Board Mobile X-Ray Unit Arrives in Pella
The mobile X-Ray equipment will be in Pella on Thursday morning April 19 near the Webster school at 9:00. The service is part of the TB follow-up program for tests given in local schools and is free for those designated by officials at this time.
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Iowa State Board of Health
Pella
Webster School
Pella Weekend Show Sets Free Prizes and Farm Demos
Downtown Pella hosts a two day event featuring farm machines displayed on the streets with demonstrators explaining their use. A cook ing school for women runs each afternoon at the Legion Hall. Local merchants offer bargains and four prizes worth 25 dollars daily, or eight 26 dollar prizes, require registration at booths and presence at announcements over KBOE. Demonstrations include furniture, hardware, mattresses, plumbing, and musical instrument showcases with prizes and a 15 minute organ lesson at Kuyper's Music House.
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Legion Hall
Pella
KBOE
Oskaloosa
Wormhoudt
Ad. Bakker & Rus
Renee
Bakker & Rus
Vonessar Hardware
X Clinic
Tama
Clinton
Kuyper
Music House
Conn
Curtis Nagel Here Tonight for Final Travelog
Curtis F. Nagel presents the last Kiwanis Travel and Adventure program at Douwstra Chapel Thursday at 7 30 p m The color motion pictures showcase Austria and Germany along the Danube Valley with Nagel praised as a master photographer and speaker Patrons may renew season tickets for the 1956 67 series at the door
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Kiwanis
Douwstra Chapel
Curtis F. Nagel
Blue Danube
Austria
Germany
Danube River
Nagel
Mission Circle To Present Play At Third Church
The Mission Circle of Third Reform Church presents its annual one act play The House on the Law on April 24. Members are drawn from the circle and other church youths. Directed by Mrs Lou Lundy a Central College senior. Reserve April 24 for an evening of inspiration and fellowship at Third Reformed Church.
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The
Mission Circle
Third Reform Church
House On the Law
Lou Lundy
Central College
Third Church
Third Reformed Church
Social Security Rep to Visit Pel Town April 11 1956
A field representative of the Social Security Administration will hold office in the Council Room at City Clerk's Office 717 Main St Pel Town on Wednesday April 11 1956 from 9:80 to 11:00 a.m. The message urges self employed persons with 1955 net earnings of 400 dollars or more to file self employment tax reports by April 1956.
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Social Security
Main St
Pel Town
Leo Smith
Manger
Des Moines
Social Security Administration
Smith
Help Needed to Finish Park Fountain Fund Drive
After a strong start, donations to the Central Park Fountain Fund slowed to a halt. Through Tuesday, April 2, two hundred eighty donors had given 962.00 dollars, with at least 400 dollars still needed. Send contributions in an envelope to Central Park Fountain Fund, Pella, Iowa today.
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Central Park Fountain Fund
Pella
Towa
Self Employed Provisions Under Social Security Act
A summary of how old age and survivors insurance apply to self employed individuals under the Social Security Act. Explains coverage, self employment tax, eligibility, benefits, and reporting requirements for those operating as sole proprietors or independent contractors.
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Paul Farrer
C. van Zante
Bad” William Bosch
John “Blommers
Mario Lautenbach
Cornelia Burger
Iis Gosselink
Jane Gosselink
Clarence Vander Linden
Ce We Vanden Berg
Pella Station
U. 3
Weather Bureau
Beaning
Fed. Club
Wonton
S. Bert Baron
van Jore
H. S. Auditorium
Cc Gr
H.S
Wilbur de Cora
Cook Training School
Phoenix
Arizona
Mescalero
New Mexico
de Cora
Marie van Vuren
Dulce
Janet Huizenga
Winnebago
Nebraska
Gradus Aalberts
John Lucius
Macy
Harold Dykstra
Harvey Calsbeek
John A. Dykstra
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Dykstra
Board of
Domestic Missions
John C. van Wyk
Central Reformed Church of
Richard de Jong
Knoxville Reformed Church
Wm. C. de Jong
Trinity Reformed Church of
Ella
Richard Brown
Memorial Garden
Richard
Dick) Brown
Prowe
Man- Pella
Curtis Nagel
New Pella
Chronicle News
John van Gorp
Peoria
Madison
North Pella
van Gorp
Gerlen
Kr. van Gorp
Daniel
Clara
Calvin College
Jacob
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