Alaska Visit and Local Socials Highlight Busy Week
Mr and Mrs Tunis Kempkes and Mr and Mrs Philip Kempkes hosted four couples who serve in Alaska for an evening with color pictures by Philip Kempkes. Army men Galen Dykhuis Grover Bruinekool Henry Nieuwsma and airman Robert Van Zee shared base locations near Fairbanks. The Bluebells club met March 17 at Evelyn and Eileen Engbers home with 13 members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis Kempkes
Philip Kempkes
Farmers’ Home
Alaska
Andrew Dykhuis
Arthur Bruinekool
R. Nieuwsman
Martin van Zee
Galen Dykhuis
Grover Bruinekool
Henry Nieuwsma
Fort Richardson
Robert van Zee
Air Force
Elmendorff Field
Fairbanks
Bluebells
Evelyn
Eileen Engbers
Linda van Zee
Marilyn de Geus
Ruth Pippel
Rosalie Engbers
Peila Club Hosts April Program and Piano Duet Recital
The Peila Teachers' Club held an April gathering at the high school study hall with guest student teachers. P H Kuyper presented a colorful slide show of his Euro trip, praised as geography firsthand. Later, Minka Bartels students performed two-piano pieces in Douwatra Chapel with Bonnie Van Zomeren and Raymond Den Adel, featuring Mozart, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Raff, and Bach selections, well received by the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peila
P. H. Kuyper
Globe Trotter
Euro
Myrtle Tysseling
Leona Reuvers
Dena Ver Steeg
Minka Bartels
Douwatra
Bonnie van Zomeren
Raymond den Adel
Audrey Keuning
Raff
Wilmanning
Vigina
Baker Pines
Mendelssohn
Organist recital and wedding shower noted in community events
A music recital by Harold Bauer’s organ literature performed by Geraldine Vander Pol and Lou Ann LeCocq drew praise for its transcendent appeal beyond the organ. Mrs. Bartels received thanks for preparing the program set to be repeated May 1. A miscellaneous shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ustermarkt with many relatives attending from nearby towns, sharing gifts and well wishes for a long married life. Portergrove Aid to meet April 15 at Mrs. Sam Sedrel’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bauer
Geraldine Vander Pol
Lou Ann LeCocq
Bach
Bartels
Edward Lee Ustermarkt
Jake Ustermarkt
Andrew Ustermarkt
Dick Ustermarkt
Art Ustermarkt
Near Runnells
Marion Vande Baard
Sandridge
Everett de Vries
Gerrit Uitermarkt
Pella
Lester van Zee
Gertrude Stravers
Reasnor
Marinus Stravers
Theodore van Derland
Deloras
Peter Meindertsma
Newton
Arnold Meindertsma
Knoxville
Jake Uster
Marion County Costs from 1951 Traffic Accidents
The state safety department reported 1951 traffic accidents cost Marion County residents 266 195 dollars, down from 190 680 dollars in 1950, tied to 560 crashes. Nationwide Iowa totals reached 63 404 accidents costing 28 978 764 dollars. The report notes rising annual accidents since 1949 but a 30 percent drop in fatalities in early 1956, with a warning that high travel will bring dangerous driving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Safety Department
Marion County
Milo Chalfant
Department
Towa
Chalfant
Cass, Crawford, Fayette, Grundy
Iowa
Central Student Wins C E Citizenship Award
Helen Van Zante of Pella Iowa earns national contest honor as winner in the Christian Endeavor Citizenship Award program. She and Herman Harmelink of Rock Valley advance to regional competition among Midwest states with top honors delivering $2500 for the national winner and regional prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Helen ‘van Zante
Pella
Iowa
Charles E. F. Howe
International Society of Christian Endeavor
Miss van Zante
Herman Harmelink
Rock Valley
Towa
First Reformed Church of
Christian Endeavor Society
Town Christian Endeavor Union
Central College
National Contest Awards To Be Given In Washington
National winners will receive awards at the Christian Citizenship Convocation in Washington D C. Sponsored by the International Society of Christian Endeavor based in Columbus Ohio. If the President can, he will address the youth at the Convocation. Iowa judges were Dr B L Flikkema of Pella Rev C Perron of Pella and Miss Ruth Brinkman of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
International Society of Christian Endeavor
Columbus
Ohio
United States
Iowa
B. L. Flikkema
Pella
Rev
C. Perron
Ruth Brinkman
Des Moines
Attendance at Iowa State Cage Tourney Sets Record
The 1952 state finals attracted 81,251 fans who paid 92,678.88 dollars, higher than 1951 with 70,738 fans and 83,603.70 dollars. The 1952 series across sectional and finals drew 415,557 attendees and 271,196.70 dollars, vs 419,182 fans and 266,991.70 dollars in 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Birthdays and visits at the Home for the Aged
On April 6 residents celebrated Mrs Dirk Vermeer turning 75 and Miss Gertrude Plender turning 73. A long list of families and visitors from Otley Ri pon Central College Grinnell Iowa attended calls and updates. Dries Vander Wal and Mary Van Nimwegen returned from the hospital. Miss Mary Brand attended her brother Jake Brand’s funeral in Grinnell Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirk Vermeer
Gertrude Plender
Pete Langstraat
Paul Langstraat
Leendert Langstran Jr
Connie Langstraat
Marion Roorda
Ralph Kuiper
H. Klein
Leendert van Ham
Leendert Langstraat
Warner van Wyk
Otley
Myron van Wyk
Gerrit van Wyk
Dick Konynenberg
Ripon
Calif
Shirley
Central College
Gerrit Goaselink
Dries Vander Wal
Mary van Nimwegen
Mary Brand
Jake Brand
Grinnell
Iowa
Social Security Provides for Widows and Dependents
Social Security rules explain benefits for wives widows and dependent children under the new act. Children under 18 may receive monthly payments on a parent’s account. A wife or widow may get 50 to 76 percent of the insured spouse’s retirement or survivor benefit. Parents may qualify for payments if they relied on the child’s support before death. Lump sum burial payments are available to insured workers and must be claimed within two years after death.
Social Security Benefits Rule for Survivor Dependents
The notice states that a surviving spouse or dependent parent may be eligible for benefits within two years of a child's death, but emphasizes that benefits are not automatic and a claim must be filed with the Social Security Administration in every case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Knoxville liquor store closed after lease expired
The state liquor control commission closed its Knoxville store on Tuesday and moved stock and fixtures to Des Moines warehouse after losing the Knoxville lease. Chairman Harold E. Wolfe said they have no other location for now but will reopen in Knoxville when a new site is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Liquor Control Commission
Knoxville
Des Moines
Knoxville Express
Harold E. Wolfe
Catfish Season Opens April 15 Across Waters
The first open season on protected fish begins April 15 for channel catfish with a daily catch limit set. Officials urge anglers to review size and bag restrictions and comply with local regulations during the season start.
Trout season opens May 1 with eight fish limit
The notice sets trout season opening May 1 with a daily catch and possession limit of 8. Fishing hours are 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily, and there is no length limit specified.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. T.van Houweling
Karch
Marie Nieburg
Tunis Klein
John T
Cornelia Ver Ploeg
Wilma Lankelms
Ross Schakel
Carrie Muilenberg
Parm
Portergrove Aid
Sam Sedrel
Marion Co
Eosay
van Zante
Mr. Harmelink
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebrask North Dakota
South Dakota
Canada
Helen van Zante
Iowa State
Marie
Mick
Style—Mart
America
Style-Mart
Town & Country Shop
Liquod
Workingman's
Turag
Mart Hoeksema
Iowa Dairy Industry
Grecia
Cleen de Sher
Ulrich Motor CO
Ing
Als
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