Local notes on health, travel, and a fire in town
Arie De Vries recovers in a wheelchair after a bad leg injury. Dr. Walter DeKock will attend the Iowa Instructional Teacher Placement Association meeting at Iowa State College in Ames. A A U W members attend the state convention at Sioux City. Several hospital admissions and discharges are listed, including Delores Van Derland and baby news at Mercy Hospital. A tractor fire causes damage on Route 3 near New Sharon. The J B Roovaart property sale to Rev. Arthur Bennink is reported. Visitors include Rene Braafhart and relatives from California and Wisconsin.
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Arie de Vries
Morningside
Walter DeKock
Central College
Iowa State College
Ames
Albert Baker
Holland
Michigan
M. W. van Doorninck
Baker
Bethany Willing Workers Society
A. Baker
Bethany
Marvin Baker
Burlington
Iowa
Pella
Harry Braafhart
Iowa City
Rene Braafhart
Rene
J. B. Roovaart
University and Broadway
Arthur Bennink
Sweethearts production backed by Pella townspeople
The people of Pella back the Victor Herbert operetta Sweethearts with over 50 locals appearing or assisting behind the scenes. Women performers include Elsie Intveld and Josephine Thostenson, while businessmen such as Stu Kuyper and Don Waehter join the chorus. Committees handle costumes and props as plans proceed for an early 19th century staging.
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Pella
Victor Herbert
Elsie Int’ Veld
Joan Vogelasr
Alice Lammers
Mary de Kock
Arvena Dahm
Harriet Heusinkveld
Berniece de Bruin
Helen Tate
Elva Doorenbos
Lora Ruth Ver Meer
Vange Lubbers
Ruth Vander Linden
Josephine Thostenson
Stu Kuyper
Chester Leu
Ralph Ver Meer
Hoppy Kuyper
Fike Kema
Don Waehter
Bob Evers
Clifford Keizer
Bob’ Klein
Babe Tysselin
Arthur Bennink
Martin Holstege
Bill Bosch
Fred Whalley
Ralph Grundman
J. A. Ruthven
Jane Gosselink
Sophia Bruinekool
Club Centralia Social Set for May Fifth at Campus
Centralia's big social event, Club Centralia, takes place Friday May 5 in the college gym. Last year's Centralia queen will relinquish her crown to any Central girl who wins it, with queen elected by student vote. Committees strive to maintain the event's top reputation as students and organizations join the program for an evening of fun.
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Central
Club Centralia
Centralia
Orchestra Concert At Vesper ServiceSunday, April 30th
Pella residents are invited to a Sunday afternoon concert by the college orchestra in Douwstra Chapel at 4 p.m. Featuring Haydn Surprise Symphony and Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor Op. 54 with Arlene Elbring as soloist under Mrs. Minka Bartels. Gordon Farndell will conduct. many local musicians contribute to the program.
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Pella
Arlene Elbring
Webster Groves
Missouri
Minka Bartels
Donald Phillips
Henry Cox
Donald Waechter
Leonora Hettinga
Bob Evers
Hespers Kuyper
Fred Whalley
Gordon Farndell
Drector
Central’ College
Livestock Judging School for FFA and 4 H Boys May 8
Southeast Iowa 4 H and FFA boys attend a training school on market livestock and grades in Ottumwa May 6. Sponsored by John Morrell & Co under John H. Dohagne. Five per team. three advance to state contest. Cattle hogs sheep instructors listed. Vern Kerchberger to handle ISU judging team instructions.
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FFA
Iowa
Ottumwa
John Morrell & Co
John H. Dohagne
Agricultural Service Department
Cohagne
Bill Imlay
Bill Zmolek
Marvin Mullins
R. M. McWilliams
Wilbur Plager
Jack Mitchell
Dewey Jantz
Eugene Francis
Dick Moore
Vern Kerchberger
Iowa State College
Livestock Dress Rehearsal Draws 25 Teams to Morrell Barn
Coaches from 25 teams have reserved for a livestock workout at the Morrell Show Barn. More teams expected before May 6. Registration at 8:30 a.m. Instructional session at 9:00 a.m. Judging closes at 2:00 p.m. Vocational Agricultural instructors and county extension directors invited to bring livestock teams. All classes receive equal attention.
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Morrell Show
Central College elects student officers and cabinet chairs
Results of the Central College student body election list officers and committee chairmen. Richard Decker of Grand Rapids Michigan is President Marvin Allen Morrison Illinois is Vice President Willard Prather Fremont Iowa is Comptroller Shirley Kooistra Newton Indiana is Secretary Gene Heideman Sheboygan Falls Wisconsin is Academic Chairman Tom Boatman Bussey Iowa is Athletic Chairman Greta Nelson Brooklyn Indiana is Social Chairman Cecil Martens Lester Indiana is Religious Life Chairman The cabinet plans social intra mural activities and collaborates with faculty on academic and religious life on campus.
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Central College
Richard Decker
Grand Rapids
Mich
Marvin Alen
Morrison, Ill
Willard Prather
Fremont
Shirley Kooistra
Newton
Gene Heideman
Sheboygan Falls
Wise
Tom Boatman
Bussey
Farmers and federation ad sparked tax fairness debate
The Chronicle reports that a National Federation of Independent Business page ad disowned by local businessmen as assembled by District Manager R. J. Kidder. The ad urges equal tax treatment for cooperatives and other businesses and aims to correct public misperceptions about taxation and corporate subjects.
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National Federation of Independent Business, Inc
Chronicle
R. J. Kidder
Reward long life for furs in Cownie's vaults
Cownie Hy gro-Cold vaults offer temperature and humidity control to extend fur life. Luster-Glo cleaning protects fur fibers by removing dirt. Cownie representatives will visit The Dress Shop on Tuesday May 2 to review furs and present new styles available at Downie Furs.
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Downie Furs
Simpson Beats Central in Dual Track Meet Dominant victory
Simpson's track squad defeated Central 98 1/3 to 32 2/3 in Central's season opener last Friday. Arman Renskers led Central with a broad jump win and a third in the half mile, while Spencer, De Hoogh, and De Tar stepped up as freshmen. Central won two events, tied another, and faces the Drake Relays in Des Moines April 28–29 before a home meet on May 6.
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Simpson
Central
Arman Renskers
Spencer
John de Hoogh
Dean de Tar
Bob Ellsworth
Tedford
van Zee
van Dusseldorp
Drake
Des Moines
Dunlap
Williams
Kooi
McCready
Peterson
Renskers
Jordan
Lane
Pella High to Play Prairie City Monday Evening at Monroe
Pella High is in the Sectional Baseball Tournament at Monroe on May 13. Night games under lights feature Monroe, Colfax, Kellogg, Pella, and Prairie City. First round on May 1 has byes for Pella and Prairie City. Monroe vs Colfax May 3, Kellogg faces the Prairie City–Pella winner, finals May 5.
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Pella High
Prairie City
Monroe
Colfax
Kellogg
Pella
Car Wrecker Receives 60 Days Jail Sentence in Iowa Case
A Knoxville to Osage Herald dispatch reports Lee Mittlestedter of Iowa Falls was jailed 60 days in Marion County for reckless driving and leaving an accident scene after a roadblock on Highway 163 near Pella. Mittlestedter pleaded guilty before Mayor Tunis Klein of Pella and received 30 days on each count. Offi cers involved include Marion County Sheriff Jim Van Hemert, Mahaska Sheriff Dwight Mateer, Deputy Rodney Keeppel, and Pella police.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Knoxville
Marion County
Lee Mittlestedter
Iowa Falls
Mittlestedter
Highway 163
Pella
Oskaloosa
Jim van Hemert
Mahaska County
Dwight Mateer
Rodney Keeppel
Fruit Growers Urged to Time Cluster Bud Spray Near
Marion County orchard owners should watch for the right day to apply cluster bud spray as flower buds separate. County Extension Director Leo Waggoner notes the spray targets plums pears and apples while raspberries gooseberries and currants may be sprayed at the suitable stage.
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Marion County
Leo Waggoner
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