Dr. Lubbers to Conduct Services Here Sunday
Dr. Irwin J. Lubbers president of the Association of Independent Non Tax Supported Colleges and Universities of Iowa will lead morning services at Second Reformed Church Sunday April 28 National Christian College Day observed nationwide The record notes his degrees honors and past presidencies and mentions his residence in Des Moines plus his current church role and council positions. Also Stanley D. Nollen Pella agronomy senior at Iowa State University was initiated into Gamma Sigma Delta with 94 others at Memorial Union Sun Room ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin J. Lubbers
Association of
Independent, Non-Tax Supported Colleges and Universities of
Iowa
Second Reformed Church
National Council of Churches
Lubbers
Hope College
Columbia
Northwestern
Central College
Rutgers University
Netherlands
North Central Ass'n. of Colleges and
Stanley D. Nollen
Pella
Iowa State University
Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture
Memorial Union
Nursing Home Profit Offsets Hospital Deficit
Financial reports for the Vella Community Hospital and Nursing Home for the quarter ending March 31 show a slight profit for the combined operations. The hospital posted income of 63881.89 while expenses reached 64847.01, a deficit of 965.12. The Nursing Home reported income 19697.43 and expenses 17918.40, net profit 1779.03. Combined, the two units total profit 813.91. Occupancy averaged 71 percent for the hospital and 85 percent for the Nursing Home across January through March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vella Community Hospital
John Harmeling
Upward Trend Noted Here in Retail Sales
Cornelius Jabaai 66 a retired farmer of Prairie City died suddenly Friday while working in his yard. Survived by wife Minnie Den Hartog and five children including Matilda Van Zee Berdine Breed Esther Rablers Leonard Marvin Jabaai. eleven grandchildren a brother David and three sisters. He farmed near Prairie City Monroe and Prairie City and belonged to First Reformed Church. Funeral Monday burial at Wave Land cemetery Prairie City. complete obituary in Thursday Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Jabaai
Prairie City
Minnie den. Hartog
Albert
Matilda) van Zee
Pella
John
Berdine) Breed
Robert
Esther) Rablers
Athona
Leonard
Marvin Jabaai
Colfax
David
Prairie
Douwe van Sant
Monroe
Leland Zachery
Leo van Dusseldorp
Jabaai
Sully
First Reformed Church of
Waveland Cemetery
Praierie City
Pella's Gain Tops In County Commerce Growth
Retail sales in Pella for July August and September last year reached 2 155 127 with a gain of 162 329 over 1961. An Iowa State Tax Commission report shows Pella had the largest gain in the county for the quarter ending September 30 196% while Knoxville followed with a 157 621 rise in sales.
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Pella
Iowa State Tax Commission
Knoxville
Pella’s
Marion County
Mahaska County
Indianola
Grinnell
Oskaloosa
New Sharon
Monroe
Retail sales trends in Knox County 1961 1962
The period cover notes mid summer 1962 results with Knoxville posting $3,042,433 in retail sales versus Pella at $2,155,127. County totals rise $283,381 over 1961 while third quarter shares show Pella $42,669 and Knoxville $11,715. Tabulated July August September figures for 1961 and 1962 follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Knoxville
Louise Spends Week in Washington on Government Study
Louise Van Zante a junior at Pella Community Schools spent the week of April 7 in Washington representing her school in Congressman Kyl s Week in Washington Program The trip aimed to study American National Government and included meetings with lawmakers tours of the White House Smithsonian FBI Washington Monument Archives Library of Congress and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Louise took a final test on arrival and will share a full report of her experiences with the community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise van Zante
John Kyl
Capitol
Louise
Pella
Washington
Congressman Kyl
House
Senate
White House
Smithsonian Institute
FBI
Washington Monument
Archives
Library of Congress
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Hoerner Here for Rotary Club's 25th Anniversary
Dick Hoerner of Keokuk Rotary Governor of the 600th district will attend the Keokuk club's 25th anniversary at Pella Golf and Country Club tonight April 23. Hoerner, chief officer of Hoerner Boxes Incorporated, is a Rotarian of 34 years and ex-president of the Rotary Club of Sand Springs Oklahoma. He also chairs the Keokuk YMCA and YWCA boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Hoerner
Keokuk
Rotary
Pella
Why Pella Needs Big Rock Nature Study Center
A discussion argues for developing Big Rock Park into a nature center to educate the public on conservation and natural life. It highlights a living museum of flora and fauna, bird habitats, and stages of plant development, plus a Nature Day Camp for ages 8 to 14 and planned interpretive stations.
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Pella
Big Rock
Big Rock Park
Ig Rock Park
Big ‘Rock Park
Rotary group counts near hundred for Pella event
The board chairman of Parson's College is listed among guests along with Frank McCormack now from Des Moines and formerly of Oska loosa who chaired the Oska loosa club when the Pella Rotarians received their charter on June 2, 1938. Everett Ward, secretary, reports that attendance of Rotarians and their Annes is nearing 100.
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Parson’s College
Frank McCormack
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
McCormack
Oskaloosa Club
Pella Rotarians
Everett Ward
Annes
Named Professor of Sociology at Central College
Rudolph R. Kraus named assistant professor of sociology at Central College Pella Iowa effective April 19. A Graz Austria native and U S Army veteran in the South Pacific Kraus has studied at De Paul Loyola and the University of Chicago and taught at Shepherds College and the University of Wisconsin extension division prior to this appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Rudolph R. Kraus
Department of Labour and National Service
New South Wales
Central College
Kraus
Graz
Austria
Federal Community Academy
de Paul University
Loyola University In Chicago
University of Chicago
Pennsylvania State University
American Sociological Assn
National Education Assn
The
Assn
Army Ordnance
South Pacific
Chicago Sun- Times
University of Wisconsin
Shepherds College
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Power Failure Stuns Pella as City Goes Dark
A Wednesday night power failure at the Pella Municipal Light and Power plant plunged the city into darkness for over an hour. Generators and turbines tripped, safety valves vented steam, and traffic lights failed. Hospitals and hatcheries faced disruptions while residents drove aimlessly until power returned.
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Pella
City
Muicipal
Knoxville Road Side Park Near Red Rock Dam
The city of Knoxville is developing a roadside park about 1,000 feet south of the observation area along the Red Rock Dam access road. The public park nears completion and will operate this summer, Marion County Engineer M. O. Hansen says.
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Knoxville
Red Rock Dam
M. O. Hansen
Marion County
Man pursuing advanced degrees in social sciences
A student is undertaking a Master in Mass Communications and is actively working toward a Doctorate in Sociology, reflecting a strong academic focus in communication studies and social theory.
Tulip Time Festival Plans Review and Requests
Tulip Time Committee chairmen remind tonight’s 7 p.m. Legion Hall meeting. If absent, send a representative to finalize festival plans. A prior meeting kept May 9-11 dates. organizers note spring blooms and urge not moving dates. Children’s afternoon program, antique displays, and baby parade details requested, with calls to Maurice Birdsall for old items and to Wilson’s Jewelry for baby entrants.
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Tulip Time Committee
Legion Hall
Wilson
Susie
Bill
Kathy
Bernice
Mrs Barnett Honored Among 68 Iowa Mothers of the Year
Mrs John Barnett a 78 year old Knoxville resident received a certificate of merit at the Iowa Mother of the Year banquet in Ames along with 67 other mothers. She is mother of ten and has 37 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. The Barnetts plan their 60th wedding anniversary soon.
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John
Sarah) Barnett
Route 3
Knoxville
Iowa
Ames
Harold Hughes
Barnett
Doug Wilson
Pella
Mrs. Wilson
Heidi
Holli
Recreation Notes Invite Girls To Join City Softball League
Paul Bradgan reports a Pella Municipal Girls Softball League meeting set for April 25 at the Public Safety building. All high school age girls or graduates are urged to attend to discuss eligibility rules and league policies as plans to play at 5 30 pm Twilight hours are planned. Also notes a seven team Men’s Softball League and an independent schedule for the Rolscreen night crew. The Pitch Club marked Jess Vriezelaar’s birthday with coffee and donuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Municipal Girls
Public Safety Building
Pella Municipal
Marion County Bank
Breen/Kelderman
Rolscreen
Vas
Mobilgas
Third Reformed Church
Trinity Church
Leighton
Rolscreen Night Crew
Jess Vriezelaar
Jess
Public Invited To Tour Meeting For Friendship Tour
The public is invited tonight at 7:30 in the American Legion building to hear about The Chronicle’s Friendship Tour of Europe. Royal Dutch Airlines and World Travel Agency will answer questions about the July 18 departure. Films of the destinations will be shown, with free coffee and cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Europe
American Legion
Royal Dutch Airlines
KLM
World Travel Agency
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Lubbers
National Christian College
Hoerner
Rotary Club
Dick Vander Laan
Pella Community Hospital
Tulip
Christian, Webster and
Lincoln
Maurice Birdsall
Mayfair
Mr. B
City of Refuge
Mrs. Barnett
Mr. Barnett
John Barnett
City Softball League
By Paul Bradgan
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