Local Society Notes Involving Church Groups And Stork Shower
The Ladies Aid meets Friday at 2 45 p m with Central College students presenting the program. The Philathea Class gathers Friday afternoon at 2 30 at the Baptist Church with Devo Hans and Mrs Margaret Huyser leading The Season. Stork shower honors Mrs Allen Kool March 29 1956 at 1 30 p m. guests list and gifts noted. Richland Bluebells meet with 11 members one visitor and two leaders. Book Club and DAR contest discussed. WCTU to meet April 10 at 2 o clock p m at Mrs Huyser home. P EO Chapter BU meets April 10 at 7 80 p m at Mrs W C Ver Ploeg’s home.
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Central College
Ben Kuyk
Neal Leydens
Elmer de Winter
J.A. Kuyper
B. F. Vander Linden
Philathea
The
Baptist Church
Devo- Hans
Margaret Huyser
Tee Ek
Cody Vander
Minnie Vanden
Allen J. Kool
Ben Vos
Virgil McCombs
Allen Kooi
Dale Roorda
Archie McBeth
Wayne van Gorp
Mesdames
Gary Heyveld
Howard Barnes
John Henry
Edward Crispan
Wilbur Roose
Andrew Kool
Archie McBet
Bert van Haaften
Lloyd Mathes
Syburn de Vries
Alex Vander Pol
Jeanette Willemsen
Gilbert de Jong
Jerry Douglas
Janice
Mary Vander Pol
Kay
Donna McCombs
Andrew de Nooy
Connie Roorda
Anthony Ver Meer
Richland Bluebells
Marcia Kuiper
Linda van Zee
Norma Jean Hiemstra
Marcia
W. C.ver
Ploeg
North Main
Sunshine Club Meeting Report at Vander Linden Home
The Sunshine Club met at Mrs. Harold Vander Linden's home on March 15. The president opened the meeting as group singing was led by Mrs. Elmer Klein. Eight members answered roll call for “A Foolish Expenditure.” Guest Mrs. Elmer Wyngarden attended. The April gathering will be hosted by former member Mrs. Harry Vos on April 19. Lunch was served.
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Sunshine Club
Harold Vander Linden
Elmer Klein
Elmer Wyngarden
Harry Vos
Pietenpol Cup Contest March 13 Rivalry Grows
Rivalry between the freshmen and sophomores at Central College for the Pietenpol Cup Contest intensifies as rehearsals begin for a Friday April 13 performance. Judges include Mrs. Rit tenhouse Miss Gosselink Leora Quinn Tanis and Koopman. The event, in its four-year history, promises literary and musical display by the two classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Robert Rittenhouse
Jane Gosselink
Leora Quinn
Elliot ‘Tanis
Leroy Koopman
Shift in Food Buying With Rising Incomes
Town State College farm economists John Heer and Earl Heady say as incomes rise, consumers spend more on fresh and frozen foods and better meat while buying less staple potatoes and poorer cuts. They note increased demand will come from population growth and higher per person income, but actual output must match consumer preferences.
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Town State College Farm
John Heer
Earl Heady
Heady and
Heer
First place in state DAR senior cotton dressmaking contest
Janice Ruth Dykstra, year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dykstra of Onkaloosa route 2, won the state title in the DAR senior cotton dressmaking contest. Granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Van Hemert of 608 East Third Pella Iowa.
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Mies
Janice Ruth Ppykstre
Ed Dykstra
Onkaloosa, Tews
Route 2
Dar
M. C. van Hemert
East Third
Pella
Iowa
Janice Dykstra
Anthropologist to Speak at College Assembly in April
Dr. Helen Dawson of the State University of Iowa will address the college assembly Thursday morning April 12 at 10 10. The anthropologist from the Department of the School comes with strong Central alumni backing now in medical school. Her topic is Work Being Done.
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Helen Dawson
State University of Iowa
Dawson
Central
Anthropology and Fields Yet to Be Explored
A predicted wonderful opportunity to learn about a common knowledge area shared by natural and social sciences. The event aims to highlight interdisciplinary approaches and spark curiosity in students and researchers.
Germination drops with light weight oats in seed streams
An agronomy note shows low test weight oats yield lower germination. Clinton oats at 38.7 lb bu seed germinated 91 percent while 17 lb bu oats reached 60 percent. Cold soil tests cut 17 lb seed to 43 percent, heavier oats fared better. sorting oats into five weights improved emergence slightly. Planting rate should rise to 8 bu highweight seed when using light oats.
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K. J. Frey
Towa State College Agronomist
Central Iowa
Third Annual Guidance Clinic at Central College
Central College hosts 800 high school seniors from nine area schools for the Third Annual Guidance Clinic. The event covers twenty five career areas with speakers on post high school plans, work expectations, and college pathways. Dr. Walter De Kock chairs the planning committee as sessions run through morning talks, lunch, and afternoon workshops.
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Central College
Pella High School
Knoxville
Lacey
Lynnville
New Pella’ Christian
Pella Public
Prairie City
Lilly
Thoring
Graham Hall
Donahoo to present Europe Middle East lecture at Sully
Del Donahoo of WHO radio will give colored slides and a lecture on Europe and the Middle East at the Sully Community Building in Des Moines on Thursday evening April 12 starting 0 p.m. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for schoolchildren up to 15. Tickets available in advance at Wildman's Drug Store and Sharing Super Market and at the door. Sponsored by the program organizers.
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Europe
Middle East
del Donahoo
WHO
Des Moines
Sully
Wildman’s
Farmers Learn Swine Program Records At Extension Offices
Farmers can pick up litter record cards and instructions from county extension offices to participate in swine programs.
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Second Reformed Aid Meeting
STORK
W. CT. U
Janice Ruth Dykstra
College Assembly
Donai’s
SHELL
Save $ Farmer’s Union Co-Op
Hormel
Morton
Juile
Joan of Arc
Farmers’ Union Co-Op Grocery
James Graham
Stuart Kuyper
Velveeta
V&r
Prunes
Vista
Briardale
U.S. No
Idaho
New
California
Ness
Tat
Ae Ld Lynna i
V&R‘s Quality Meats
Lynn
Briardale Vvow
Brad Program
Donahoo
Xe Abel
Sully Christian School
Mother's Club
Xen Diamond
Wilson Jewelry Co
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