Dutch Elm Disease Threat Said to Menace Iowa Trees
At a Nebraska led conference, Charles W. Warren urged statewide Elm disease prevention programs. Dr. Richard J. Campana warned Nebraska could see infection in 1958 and noted costly losses in Illinois. Detroit's program saved trees. cooperation with private property owners key to success.
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Charles W. Warren
Omaha
Nebraska
Midwest
Iowa
Kansas
Richard J. Campana
University of Illinois
Campana
Champaign-Urbana
Champaign- Urbana
Campanas
Ilinois
Towa
Frank Vaydik
Michigan
Detroit
Charles W
Warren
Plains
Woody Herman Concert At Simpson College
Simpson College students and citizens attend Woody Herman and His New Third Herd in concert on April 8 1958 at 8 p m in Hopper Gym Indianola Iowa. Herman’s career spans over 30 years with a renowned band noted by Metronome TIME and Parade as a top dance band. Tickets are 150 for one or 275 per couple with proceeds going to a new college library.
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Simpson College Student Congress
Woody Herman
Herd
Hopper Gymnasium
Indianola
Iowa
Herman
Met
Metronome Magazine
TIME
Parade
Pvt Donald Clauson Completes Army Administration Course
Pvt. Donald C. Clauson, 22, husband of Wilma Clauson of Route 1 Pella, completed the basic Army administration course at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. The program covered typing record keeping and clerical procedures after he entered the Army in October 1957. A 1959 Dike High School graduate, he had also graduated from Central College in 1957.
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Pvt
Donald C. Clauson
Wilma
Route 1
Pella
Fort Leonard Wood
Clauson
Calvin J. Clauson
Dike
Fort
Dike Community High School
Central College
Vermeer Manufacturing Debut at Conference
Tenry Monster represented Vermeer Manufacturing Company at the conference in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Tenry Monster
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Tyrrells Buy Monroe Coffee Shop Back From Rempes
Mr and Mrs Everett Tyrrell announced their purchase of the Rempe Coffee Shop in Monroe from Mr and Mrs Jack Rempe. The Tyrrells had previously owned the cafe before selling it last year and took possession on Monday March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Tyrell
Rempe
Jack Rempe
Tyrrell
Groendyke’s Students Excel in Science Achievements
John Groendyk, long time Pella Public High School science teacher, notes former students earning doctorates in chemistry and advancing to roles as a chemical engineer in Texas. He cites notable grads, his teaching methods, and the emphasis on mastery as 75 percent of boys take physics, with girls showing lower but growing interest while he plans ongoing updates to the curriculum.
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John Groendyk
Pella
Robert Robertus
Chester Bientema
Robertus
A Vander Ploeg
Texas
Ken Krammer
Ray Vander Wall
Groendyk
Greendyke
Central College
Attica
Iowa
Sioux Center
Jeanetta
Virginia
Washington, D. C
Nancy
Sigourney
Town
Shirley
Central Colleges
Judy
Scholarship Rules at Central College Pella
Central College registrar Mrs. Wilma Rempe explains four semester rules for good standing and graduation. Students must earn 10 hours and 20 grade points in each of the first four semesters, then a C average or better in the last four. A four-year degree requires 120 credit hours and 240 credit points or a C average, with probation and possible dismissal for failure to meet minimums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Rempe
Central College
Pella College
Central
Central Faculty To Attend Five State Health Conference
The first general college health conference will be open to faculty members from all universities and colleges in five states. It runs April 1 and 2 in Des Moines at Motel Savory. Dean I J Haverkamp of Central will discuss Problems of Students while Miss KON from Central participates in a panel on Administration of Student Health Services.
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Des Moines
I. J. Haverkamp
Cen 1c
Johanna. Des Kon
Central
Women can make a dollar stretch despite long trips
A quote attributed to Henry Morgan highlights women’s savvy with money, noting they will travel across town to spend a dollar, illustrating frugal spending and practical purchasing decisions in the era.
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Henry Morgan
Third Reformed Church to Begin Sermon Series
The Rev. Wilbur R. Rinenalda of Third Reformed Church will start a Sunday evening sermon series on Easter titled Beyond the Sunset of Life. Through April and May topics include Death, Resurrection of the Dead, The Final Judgment, The Home of the Troubled, Why We Desire a Heavenly Home, How to Get Ready to Live Forever. Community members without a home church are invited to attend Sunday services at 9:30 am and 7:30 pm, with Sunday School for all ages after the morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur R. Rinenalda
Third Reformed Church
Hevenly
Many Fathers Do Not Live To See Son Self Supporting
A study shows fathers often do not live to see children become self supporting. Death risk rises with age and family size. for a 20 year old father the five year death chance is 17 per 1000 in a five member family, and increases as parents age or family grows.
Life Insurance and Family Survival in Modern America
The article discusses how premature death among family breadwinners affects households and the growing role of life insurance. It notes declines in mortality, shifting risks in five member families, and how budgets now include savings and insurance. It highlights whole family policies covering dependents and unborn children as a response to contingencies.
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Urnour Society
Fife Insurance
Warn Farmers to Watch Spring Pig Litters Closely
The American Foundation for Animal Health urges farmers to monitor spring pig litters for sneezing and signs of atrophic rhinitis and related conditions. Young pigs two weeks to two months old are most susceptible, though older animals can be carriers. avoid buying replacement stock from risky sources. Symptoms include eye discharge, sneezing, reduced weight gain, and nasal hemorrhages, with potential secondary pneumonia in advanced cases.
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American Foundation For Amini Health
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Monroe
Nick
Earl May
Nick’s
Groendyke
Greenduch
Tie
Tor
Hyrd
van Gorp Hatchery
Pella, Iowa
Colonia
Globe
Umbing & Heatin
ATT Colonial
Femi
Bayer Mol
American Motors
Oskaloosa Street
Credit Bureau
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