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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1956

Page

8

Community notices and gatherings in Sully area

Visitors from Pleasanton and Chariton stayed with local families from Tuesday to Sunday. The Sully High School Junior-Senior Banquet occurred at Bishop's Cafeteria in Des Moines. Local residents reported illnesses, hospital visits, and farm work, including 45 acres plowed for Case Van Wyk and 100 acres for Walton De Cook. The Sully band planned Tulip Time appearances, and Rev. Geels declined a call to Canada.

Harry Engle Harry Fred Engle Pleasanton Willard de Jong Henry Nielsen Chariton Sully High School Bishop's Cafeteria Des Moines B. R. Shutts Newton Francis Shutts Bill Belden Dexter Belden Lila Jean Eldridge Sully Case van Wyk Jim Vos Milo Vander Kamp Andrew Ver Woert Connie Terpstra Don de Jong Clarence van Wyk Art de Jong Clarence de Jong John Wouda Louis Dieleman Ernest Hunziker Hubert Kaldenberg Paul Zylstra van Wyk Oskaloosa James H. Nikkel Pete Goodyk Fred Basida Jacob Zwank de Cook Bert Renaud Mercy Pella John Geels Burlington Ontario Canada

Summit News: Community Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Mrs. HOW. Vriezelaar hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Clare Mc Cauley on their 25th wedding anniversary. Numerous Summit area families attended, sharing gifts and stories. other local events included cancer fund drives, farm sales, and a Des Moines tour by Summit School pupils.

Leland Balmer Clare McCauley Dean Barr Gene Scarbrough Newton Jane McCauley Marvin Sloan Cedar Falls Maude Scarbrough Horace Oldham Charles McCauley Monroe John Vriezelaar Susan McCauley John Pringle H. W. Vriezelaar Walter van Doorninck Henry Ver Woert Martha Glen Lloyd Hevelin Knoxville John E. Ter Louw Sam Poortinga L. J. Gosselink Pella Anie Ver Dught J. J. Buwalda Leon Ray Rise Ronna Kenneth Vanden Berg Houston Texas Coralee Vriezelaar Mary Kay Stevens Mary Vriezelaar Marshalltown Coralee

Newton Visit Highlights Local Guests at Brouwer Home

Marcia Vogelaar Martha Ver Woert Mrs A Sling and Rodney joined Mr and Mrs Joe Willemsen Sandra and Henry for Sunday afternoon at the John Brouwer residence in Newton.

Marcia Vogelaar Martha Ver Woert Mrs. A. Sling Rodney Joe Willemsen Sandra Henry John Brouwer Newton

Rempe Family Hosts Birthday Dinner and Visits

Leighton residents and relatives gathered for a birthday dinner honoring Mrs. Rempe's twin sisters Mrs. Ernest De Cook and Mrs. Benish Klein. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Max Rempe and Rebecca, Ralph Kruseman, Ernest De Cook, Wilbur Veenstra, Willis Van Haaften, Jane Ann, Ina Elaine, Beulah Klein, and the hosts Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rempe. Additional visitors were Mrs. Grace Meppelink, Mrs. Robert Ryswyk and family, and others from Pella.

Grace Meppelink Robert Ryswyk Pella E. C. Kruseman Max Rempe Rebecca Ralph Kruseman Ernest de Cook Wilbur Veenstra Willis van Haaften Jane Ann Ina Elaine Beulah Klein Wm. Rempe

Conservation payments continue amid corn supply debates

The article discusses proposed soil bank effects on 1956 corn allotments and price supports. It notes fixed allotments, Iowa compliance history, and compares the $1.50 per bushel support for 1956 corn to expected free market prices. It also mentions higher 1956 support rates for soybeans flaxseed and grain sorghum.

Iowa

Farm price supports 1986 rates near 1965 levels

The text cites 1986 price support rates for barley oats and rye close to 1965 levels and notes these crops lack acreage restrictions. It also lists 1956 national average support rates for soybeans flaxseed grain sorghum barley oats and rye with specific per unit figures.

Birthday Remembrances at Home for the Aged

On April 13 Mrs Ella Johnson was remembered for turning 83. On April 19 Dirk Geenen was honored on reaching 65. Several visitors from Killduff Grinnell Leighton Otley and Ohio called on residents including Mrs Alica Elscott Mrs Nellie Kui and Mrs L Langstraat.

Ella Johnson Dirk Geenen Will van Sant Killduff John Terlouw Louis Terlouw Clarence van’ Sant Thelma Grinnell John Elscott Paul Langstraat and Son L. Langstraat

Pella High Hosts Sectional Baseball Tourney Next Week

Pella High will host one of the Spring sectional baseball tournaments on the local field with games set for April 30 May 2 and 4. First round features Pella High vs Pella Christian at 3 30 p.m. on Monday. Second round schedule includes Sully vs winner of the Pella High Pella Christian game on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Monroe meets Lynnville at 3 30 p.m. Friday hosts the sectional championship at 3 p.m.

Pella High Iowa High School Athletic Association Pella Christian Sully

Marion County Farmers Sold Products for 1954 Value

A preliminary 1964 Census of Agriculture report shows Marion County operators on 2,106 farms generated $4,604,520 in products sold in 1954. All crops sold totaled $2,294,894 with breakdowns including field crops and fruits, while livestock and livestock products amounted to $12,804,707 with dairy and other categories listed.

Marion County Bureau of the Census U.S. Department of Commerce

County Farm Product Values Preliminary Report Summary

The county reports poultry and poultry products valued at 310 612 308 and livestock and livestock products at 4 019 respectively. Forest products sold from the county farms totaled 4 019 with values presented for each county in a preliminary overview.

State Report Available for Purchase from Census Bureau

Copies of the state report may be purchased from the Bureau of the Census in Washington 25, D C, at ten cents each.

Bureau of the Census Washington D. C

1965 Pedestrian Record Marks Safer Road Year

The pedestrian record reflected the Bth consecutive year of improvement for motor vehicle accidents in 1965, signaling ongoing progress in traffic safety and accident reduction.

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