Bellman farm hosts erosion control field day near Indianola
About 7500 visitors toured Don Bellman’s four mile northwest of Indianola for a Field Day showing erosion control on 100 acres. Demonstration featured grassy waterways terraces and leveled gullying repaired after spring floods. Bellman, aided by Clay Barnett and Des Moines sponsors, reported the project increased land value, with $3500 spent and appraised gains double that. Guests included Charles Taft of Cincinnati at a luncheon and mass meeting on soil conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bellman
Indianola
Clay Barnett
Warren County
Des Moines
Registerune
Bellman
Bellan
Battled Raine
Bellmans
Bob Bellman
Iowa State College
Charles ‘Taft
Cincinnati
Ohio
Federal Council of Churches
Shannon Tea Room
Don Berry
Indianola Record Herald Tribune
Indianola Ministerial Association
Taft
Warren County Fair
Des Moines Register & Tribune
Softball Games Tonight At Pool Park
Two Class B softball games scheduled at Pool Park this evening. At 7:00 Rolscreen vs Murphy opens the slate, followed by the Leans against the Fats with lively batting expected. Rivalry adds zest and spectators are urged to attend for fun and grunting cheers. Tomorrow there are two more games, Pilpgas versus Feleo and VFW versus Ottumn, with Pool Park again the venue.
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Pool Park
Murphy
Fats
Imriday
Mopilgas
Feleo
VFW
Ottumn
Chr Endeavor Rally at Leighton Friday Evening
A Chr Endeavor rally is planned for Leighton Friday evening for societies in the district. All societies able to form are asked to attend at Leighton where fish balls will be provided and no game will be called at dusk. After the champion team is chosen a movie Beyond Our Own will be shown in the church for about forty minutes. Each society is responsible for its own articles. The event is described as a touch or pot luck gathering with roller skating slated as the chief activity for October.
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Leighton
Pella Business Buys Club Calves at Sale
A Pella business community backed the 4 1 club program by purchasing club calves at a Monday Knoxville sale. Calf prices ranged from 38.50 to 41.00 per hundredweight, with buyers including Nelson Rozchoom, Vos Implement Co, Vander Voort Supermarket, Pella Implement Co, Kenneth Van den Berg, and Marion Van den Berg. County Extension Director Gress Rogers praised the effort and support for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Knoxville
Marion County
Pella National Bank
Nelson Rozchoom
Vos. Implement Company
Nelson
Vander Voort
Carl Tiems
Kenneth Vanden Berg
Henry Brouwer
Marion Vanden Berg
Gress Rogers Appree Terest
Busine
Mission Festival slated for next Wednesday in Pella area
The Annual Mission Festival of Christian Reformed churches near Pella is set at West Market Park for August 11 with 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM sessions. Speakers include Rev. John Weidenaar and Rev. J M Vande Kieft, with Jack Zandstra and Holland addresses. Canteen changes aim to cut noise and boost seating. proceeds support mission fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
West Market Park
First Christian Reformed Church
Holland
Jack Zandstra
Chicago
van Houten
John Weidenaar
Peoria
J. M. Vande Kieft
Prairie City Church
Otley
Second Christian Reformed Church of
First
Christian, Reformed Church of
Polla
Pella Girl among 33 in Ashland Nebraska Bus Crash
A chartered Burlington bus carrying 33 passengers from the Rocky Mountain Regional conference of the Town Christian Endeavor went into a ditch in heavy rain near Ashland Nebraska about 6 am. Bertha Conrad of Can tril was hospitalized in Omaha with a shoulder injury. Miss Lang erak represented the Oskaloosa Fundamental Missionary church and Miss Englehoven the Oska loosa Central Reformed church. The group arrived home Thursday night.
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Shirley Langerak
Neva Englehoven
Oskaloos
Margaret Vroom
Pella
Burlington
Ashland
Neb
Oskaloo Sa Id
Bertha Conrad
Cantril
Omaha
Neh
Miss Gertrude
Des Moines
Lanse
Rocky Mountain
Town
Christian Endeavor
Langerak
Oskaloosa Fundamental Missionary Church
Englehoven
Oskaloosa Central Reformed Church
Iowa Picnic at Long Beach California Aug 14
A news release from Chas E Baldwin president of the Iowa Association of Long Beach California Inc says the Iowa summer picnic will be held at Bixby Park all day Saturday August 14. County and college registers will be posted. Food ice cream and cold drinks will be available plus free coffee for those wearing badges. Good speakers and entertainment are promised. Long Beach is distant for Pella people but information is shared with West Coast friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Baldwin
Iowa Association of Long Beach, California, Inc
Iowa
Bixby Park
Long Beach
Pella
May Arrange for Transportation to Town Schools Now
Rural school district presidents must file two state forms with the County Superintendent to send pupils to Pella Public Schools. TR-1-1 designates the receiving town, and Tr-2-R provides transportation and facilities contact. Pella board officers or secretary can assist. forms may be mailed to the Pella secretary. This follows the new transportation law to ensure fall state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
John Blommers
W. D. van Sittert
Will Play Folk Games Downtown This Evening
An evening of folk games is planned for Thursday August 5 at 8:30 PM in a Broadway street block closed for the event. Organizers invite all players and newcomers to join, noting past sessions were enjoyable and community volunteers like Kiwanis support the effort at no charge. Local authorities permit street closure for the activity.
Census Confirms 866 In Pella School District
The Pella Independent School District census shows 866 minors aged 6 to 21, up 83 from 1944. Of these, 420 are boys and 466 girls, with 464 aged 7 to 16 and 301 aged 16 to 21. 16 are classified handicapped. Ten year figures show 1938 777, 1940 81, 1942 000, 1944 786, 1946 783, 1948 868. After adding under-6 children, total district population is 1151 with an estimated baby population of 285. Taxes within limit. Continued on Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Independent
Oren’ van Niewaal
Beteen
Hoya
Upgade
van Niewaal
Board of Faucation
Pellh
Drivers Licenses Exams Set in Knoxville and Counties
Iowa DPS releases schedule for August and September exams. Marion County exams at Knoxville every Wednesday, 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Renewals 200 to 4:30 p.m. Some license numbers under 600000 wait 20 days after birthday but not more than 60 days ahead. Mahaska County exams Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tests for new drivers. renewals 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Dept of Public Safety
Auust
Pease
Marion County
Knoxville
Mahaska County
Reunion for Old Granville School Pupils Planned
Madison Hall near New Sharon and Lynnville hosts the Granville School reunion on its grounds Tuesday August 17. Mr Hull via the New Sharon Star invites families with ties to the old rural school, recalling its evolution from a one room building to a modern two room facility and now a teen pupil count, with many Dutch and other local surnames listed.
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Madison Hall
Old Granville
New Sharon
Lynnville
Granville
Granville School
Hull
de Koning
Decker
Geertsma
Stuursma
Bennick
de Prenger
Elscott
Freker
Goemant
Halblom
Vander Heuvel
Vander Linden
Vander Veer
van Skike
Ver'Steegh
Vogelaar
Veldhuizen
Chronicle
Ryan
Thomas
Tim Deel
Warren
Wehrle
Winsters
Pella
Things Made by Iowa Blind Folks Sold Here
Notice to The Chronicle states three men Charles L Pace H G McConaughy and Fred Soule canvass the city displaying products made by the blind of Iowa They take orders for hand made articles mostly from institutions and homes of the blind Pace is crew manager and has frequented Pella for years Families know the solicitation As sellers use no high pressure and the items have genuine merit
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the Chronicle
Charles L. Pace
H. G. McConaughy
Fred’ Soule
Iowa
Mr. Pace
Pella
Choosing right trees boosts survival in proper locations
The study concludes that tree survival improves significantly when selecting species suited to the site, planting correctly, and providing strong care in the first years after planting. The findings emphasize site matching, proper planting technique, and early maintenance.
Eight Skilled Plowmen to Compete in Marion Co Terrace-Building Match
The Marion County terrace-building contest will be held at the John Vanden Board farm near Otley on August 12. Eight master plowmen have entered with room for two more, entries through the Soils District Office in Knoxville. Judges include Robert Swartz and John Wilson, with banker sponsors providing noon ham sandwiches and drinks. Dr. J. O. Christianson of the University of Minnesota will speak on cooperation between town and country folks, and the Dooley Studio Band will perform at noon. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and Frank Warner will fire the starting shot.
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Marion Co
Marion County Plow
John Vanden Board
Otley
Dana Rietveld
Ight
Soils District
Knoxville
Forrest
Hodgson
Pleasantville
Kenneth Knox
Tracy
Lawrence Blom
Pelia
Everett Fee
Cyril Rees
Raymond Shilling
Ernest Blom
Donald van Ryswyk
Rex Colwell
Ralph Sherwood
Junior Christensen
Robert’ Swartz
Mahaska County
Soil Conservation District
John Wilson
Jasper County Soil Conservation District
Floyd Goodell
Henty County
Tom Daugherty
Monroe County
Jack Wormley
Jasper County
Raymond Shoemaker
Warren County
Marion County
Eldon Job Knoxville
J. 0. Christianson
Agricultural Department
University of Minnesota
Dooley
Newton
Earp and Terp
Reasnor
Frank Warner
Des Moines
Iowa Bankers Association
Wormhoudt Named to Marion County Draft Board
C H Wormhoudt of Pella is appointed to represent northern Marion County on the Marion County Draft Board replacing Will D Van Sittert. The appointment, approved locally, adds Lloyd Way of Bussey and Horace B Schmidt of Knoxville to the board as part of state wartime service appointments. Corie Wormhoudt, retired from active business, will dedicate time to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Blue
H. Grahl
C. T Wormhoudt
Pella
Marion County
Lloyd 2
Way
Bussey
Horace B. Schmidt
Knoxville
Familiar Airs for Band Concert at Garden Square
Popular airs will be featured on the Chamber of Commerce band concert Saturday evening with three medleys on the program. Soloist Martin Heerema will perform a Rain medley and other selections include Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair and The Rose of Tralee. Audience members are urged to attend for an evening of old and new music.
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Chamber of Commerce
Edward Wesselink
Martin “Heerema
Garden Square
Philips
Army Air’ Corps
Crawford
Captain Links
Horse Marines
Jeanie
Rose of
Katharina
Richards
Ballerina
Sigman
Mot Pretzels
Polia
Ward
Martin Heerema
Yoder
Dvorak
Fox-Trot
Buchtel
Cyrus ‘the Great
Mureh
K. L. King
Dahm Injured While Under Tractor At Farm Site
Jacob B. Dahm was injured last Thursday while repairing a Caterpillar tractor used in building a dike on the Bill Bo guards farm along the Skunk River bottom. A jack broke trapping him under the machine. he sustained a severe neck injury, remained unconscious briefly, and has a plaster cast for several months. Assistants Marion Van Wyk and Gordon Vander Hart continue business while Dahm handles office work from the Bert Dahm home near Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Boguards
Skunk
Jacob B. Dahm
Marion van Wyk
Gordon Vander Hart
Bert Dahm
Peoria
Pella High names new grid coaches for season start
Pella High adopts new coach Norman Johansen from Clinton and assistant James Ruthven from Iowa University to lead football practice starting August 28. They bring multi sport backgrounds and will teach driver education with eight game schedule including Pleasantville Sigourney Alb ia Melcher Chariton Knoxville Indianola and Ottumwa in the South Central Conference.
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Pella High
Norman Johansen
Clinton
James Ruthven
Ruthven
Pella
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Board of Education
Mr. Johansen
Iowa State Teacher's College
Iowa University
Douds
Morning Sun
Eddyville
Little Dutch
Pleasantville
Sigourney
Albia
Melcher
Chariton
Knoxville
Indianola
Hontezuma
C. L
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Bellman Farm
Endeavor
Reformed Mission Festival
Veenstra
Rob Elliott
Donna Veenstra
Streak 'O
Lucky Star
Star
Harold Veenstra
Guernsey
Ashland, Neb
Cal
Centennial Cherub
Dwigar Mathes
Doc. Fox
C. J. Fox
Texas
Arnold Schippers
Canada
Gulf of Mexico
Pat Fox
Doc
Old Granville School
Banker
C. H. Wormhoudt
Marion Co. Draft Board
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