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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1955
Page
6
News notes from Pella and nearby areas list social visits hospital updates and family events. Died Jim Ten Hagen at his brother’s home after illness. hospital and family scenes recur with prayers and sympathy. Measles and birthdays are noted along with church and community group activities and visits.
Leighton and De Reus families attend funeral services for Mrs John Vander Hart in Pella. Des Moines trip to install Rev Gerrit Menning at Bethany Reformed Church. Beverly Smit Eleanor Hasselman and Edward Van Gent visit Henry Sedrel home. George Van Dyk visits with Mel Brummel and sons. Beintemas visit Colfax to celebrate Leona Faidley birthday. Don Kennedy and children visit Tracy. Black Scott Center School pupils tour Ottumwa with teacher Don De Prenger and mothers. Sunday visits at Bill Drost and Donald near Lacey.
Pvt. Andrew Dunnink, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floris Dunnink of near Lynnville Iowa, has arrived in Hawaii and joined the 25th Infantry Division after enlisting last November and training at Camp Chaffee Arkansas. He is a Lynnville High School graduate. Local social items list relatives visiting, dinners, and guests from Des Moines to Montezuma with several families hosting events.
River and Rose Hill families attended miscellaneous showers and birthday celebrations. Mrs. Schutle was surprised for her 65th birthday, with a large cake, jello and tea. Guests included McCaully, Pettingill, and Gause families, while entries mention hospital recoveries, births, dinners, and community events across Newton Kellogg Grinnell and nearby areas.
Evan Boatman a Central College sophomore and son of Knoxville Iowa residents won the Bud Wilkinson Sports Award from Meadow Gold Dairies. He received two AAA West league basketballs from presenters Dave Williams and Elmer Todd after sending in the best answer to why he likes the Bud Wilkinson Sports for the Family TV show.
Des Moines serviceman spent two weeks at home before being sessioned at Fu Sam Bourn Texas. He received training at Camp Coffee Ark. Mr and Mrs Wil Perry and Mrs View Eemend hosted visitors. News notes mention Mrs Glen Vax Genderen Linda and Marsa visiting Friday night and Saturday at Marshal.
Start of construction on an aircraft observation tower on the roof of Ida Grove city hall. Work begins as officials plan for public viewing and city landmark status.
At Audubon, master harher Emil Wiges Bud and associate Sewell Yost boast a combined 76 years in the trade. Wiges Bud has 40 years of service and Yost 30, marking durable livelihood and expertise in local craftsmanship.
John De Valois a noted missionary and agricultural expert from Iowa is honored by Central College. The Reformed Church leader has spent decades in India near Vellore and Katpadi promoting evangelism through agriculture and youth work. He will return to the U.S. in May to attend Rotary International centennial events.
The Conservation Commission reports strong bluegill and crappie catches across many Iowa waters through mid April with better action expected by late April and May. Southern lakes such as Lake Geode and Red Haw Lake are highlighted for bluegill fishing as warming waters push fish into shallows. worms and small poppers are recommended and daily limits noted.
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