Better Newer Than Later Halloween Tale From Fremont
A reader note shares a Halloween tale from Fremont where Israeli newcomers misunderstand trick or treating. Children explain the custom, leave candy for future trick or treaters, and the family expresses gratitude while promising to learn next year. The item mirrors a light community feature and includes editorial page policy and columnist quotes.
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Ed de Cook
The
Chronicle
Herb Caen
Fremont
Israel
Russ Waller
Algona
Des Moines
W.E.L. Sr
Adalt News
Granpappy Ben
Davis
Tulip Festival Concession Trials in Central Park Parade
Central park bleachers overflow for the Tulip Time parade drawing crowds to watch freely. Dr. Fultz recalls concession hurdles as vendors sought in but were turned away including a man with a mechanical farm and a Cedar Rapids balloon seller. The group met with officials and joked about Attorney General Mitchell’s arrival and hotel detours.
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Central Park
Dr. Fultz
Arie Schilder
Lon Wormhoudt
Hugo Kuyper
Hary
van Gorp
Orange City
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Pella
Fultz
Mitchell
What the Rural Electric Cooperative Means to Our Community
Guest editorial by Karin Van Zante extols the Rural Electric Cooperative and its impact on farming productivity, employment, housing, and civic life in Pella. It argues electrification raised living standards, enabled dairy, poultry, and grain operations, created jobs, spurred merchant prosperity, and fostered community leadership, asserting society would suffer without it.
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the Rec
Karin van Zante
Rural Electric _ Cooperative
Rural Electric Cooperative
Rural Electric Co
Armentrout to Lecture at Central College April 19
Dr Steven Armentrout University of Iowa mathematics professor visits Central College April 19 as part of a nationwide lecture program funded by the National Science Foundation and supported by the MAA. He will discuss topology and present two talks in Central Hall Room 33 at 3 45 pm and 7 15 pm with Math Club discussions and public attendance invited.
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Pella
Steven Armentrout
University of Iowa
Central College
The
Mathematical Association of America
National Science Foundation
Armentrout
Central
Toom
Central Hall
Mystic city to get federal aid for water system
Farmers Home Administration tentatively approves 198250 dollars in aid for Mystic Iowa water system. Bandstra says 23800 grant and 75250 loan will cover tower, treatment plant, and distribution for Mystic’s 760 residents. System will serve one school four churches 25 businesses and 200 plus homes in Appanoose County.
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Mystic City
Mystic
Iowa
Bert Bandstra
Dem
Farmers Home Administration
Bandstra
Appanoose County
Den 3 on tour Pella Cub Scout Den 3 visits Des Moines sites
Den 3 of Pella scouts toured Pella Community Hospital guided by John Harmeling on April 4. On April 7 they traveled to Des Moines at 8:30 a.m. visiting Hiland Potato Chip, Historical Building, Capitol Building, Art Center, Reames Noodle, and the airport with dinner at McDonald’s. Leaders were Mrs. Ethel Tyrrell and den mother Mrs. Orland Huyser. Attendees included Kevin, Phillip, Curtis Huyexe, Tony Schippers, Craig Kool and Gene Van Berkum.
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Pella
Pella Community Hospital
John Harmeling
Des Moines
Hiland Potato Chip Company
Capitol Building
Art Center
Reames Noodle Factory
McDona
Ethel Tyrrell
Community board openings for south central Iowa school
Nomination papers are available for a regional Vocational Technical School and Community College board serving a nine county area in Des Moines. Local residents urged to participate to shape plans and policies. Also notes on overnight campgrounds for Pella and a fund drive by the Pella Historical Society seeking $35,000 for a year round tourist attraction, plus Tulip Time preparations and cleanup for visitor-ready communities.
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Vocational-Technical School and Community College
Des Moines
Iowa
Marion County
Knoxville
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Pella
Shenandoah Valley Among America's Oldest Settled Areas
Letter cites Shenandoah Valley as one of the oldest settled sections of the United States, noting its long history and significance within the broader region.
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The
Shenandoah Valley
Keig Family Honor List at Upper Iowa University
Barbara Kathleen and Larry Keig of West Union are named to the Dean's Honor List at Upper Iowa University for each semester of their attendance, reflecting outstanding scholarship. Parents Mr and Mrs William Keig share in the family honor.
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Barbara
Kathleen
Larry Keig
Upper Iowa University
William Keig
West Union
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