Religious Survey Kickoff For Leighton Otley Pella Teens
A Sunday afternoon start launches a religious survey in Leighton Otley and Pella with Dr Clifford Keizer leading main talks at Second Reformed church. About 100 youths will form 50 teams to conduct home questionnaires on family size church affiliation and Sunday school ties across the three towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton
Otley
South Pella
Pella Bell Tonight
Second Reformed Church
Clifford Keizer
Central
Robert Dover
Gantsal
N.Y
You Brock
Pella
University Street
Pella, Leighton
Yale Area
Oo Mel Hages
Leighton, Otley
Paite
Mission Fest to Be Held August 19
The annus Mission Fest of the Reformed Church in America sponsored by the Classis of Pella will be in West Market Park August 19 with sessions at 2 00 and 7 20 Canteen services led by First Re. Addresses include Miss Gertrude Van Roekel and Wesley Shao who have worked among Indians and Chinese in the Philippines. Children’s Missionary Service at 3 00 in the First Chr Ref Church features talks and pictures by Miss Van Roekel and Miss Biegel. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church In America
Pella
West Market Park
Gertrude van Roekel
Gir
Dulce
N. M
Wesley Shao
Amoy Mission
Western Theological Seminary
Holland
Michigan
Philippine Island
A. Children's
Robert Lautenbach
van Roekel
Four Fine Prizes Won by Boys in Calf Scramble at Co. Fair
Twenty boys took part in the Calf Scramble at Marion County Fair in front of the grandstand Thursday evening. Seventeen calves were chased by contestants from Knoxville Pleasantville Dallas and Lov i with prizes totaling 100 75 75 and 75 dollars. Frank Jenkins of Knoxville won the first prize 100 on a dairy heifer. Ted Dabb and Paul Chrisman both earned 75 prizes on calf purchase prices from Hereford Shorthorn and Angus associations. The crowd filled the grandstand as excitement mounted during the 4 H show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Fair
Jim Barkus
Keith Robuck
Paul Chrisman
Delmar Mattix
Sturl Little
Ted Dabb
Tom Nichols
Frank Jenkins
Robert Ackerson
Russell Johnston
Keith Fiarty
Knoxville
Robe Rees
Jerry Horstman
Larry Horstman
Pleasantville
Arde
Shorthorn Association
Angus Astootation
Een
Publicity Topic For Discussion at Rotary Meeting
The Rotary Club decided to continue visiting the Veterans Hospital in Knoxville to entertain with smokers. Dr. T. G. Fultz spoke on publicity and how to inform the community about Rotary's goals and foster goodwill with other organizations. Vivian Weirather introduced him as program chairman. Only a few Rotarians attended, including guests from other cities. H. H. Sadler will lead the program on Tuesday August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
T. G. Fultz
Vivian Weirather
Fultz
Rotary
H. H. Sadler
Eak
Increase in Social Security Benefits Mailed October 3
A Des Moines social security official outlines new law increases for retired workers dependents and survivors. Examples show modest monthly gains from five to about eight dollars, with larger boosts for those based on post 1950 earnings. Benefits will be paid automatically with no need to contact offices. An August 13 outreach in Pella invites eligible residents to meet a representative for filing and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo W. Smith
Des Moines
Social Security Office
Cii
Couty
Iowa
Pella
Smith
Main St
Tulip Time Photo For Des Moines Boy’s Mother Found
A 7 by 9 inch Tulip Time photo show ing a two year old boy in Dutch costume with nose to a tulip was sent by Master Sergeant Robert B. Johnson recruiting officer at Building 62 Gruber Street Des Moines 15. He promised a reprint to the mother but mislaid the address. The Chronicle file notes the mother may claim it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Johnson
Gruber Street
Des Moines
Johnson
Chronicle
Conference of Scouters Slated at Mitigwa Aug 9 10
The Tall Corn Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, will hold its annual Scouters Conference at Camp Mitigwa August 9 and 10. Activities begin at 2:00 pm Saturday with Field Sports and a barbecue at 6:30 pm. The 20th annual event, themed Fun Fellowship and Scouting, plans to map the 1952 63 program. reservations through the Tall Corn Area Council office in Des Moines. Robert Smith of New Minneapolis serves as conference chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tall Corn Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
Camp
Mitigwa
Iitera
Tall Corn Area
Des Moines
Scouters
Robert Smith
New. Mn
Corn Loan Price by Iowa Counties in 1958
The 1958 corn price support figures set by the USDA show county by county loans from $1.00 to $1.66 per bushel. Lyon county lists $1.52 while Clinton, Des Moines, Lee and Scott report $1.60, with many counties at $1.53 to $1.64 and others around $1.55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unite States Department of Agriculture
Iowa
H. E. Hazen
Irman
The
Production and Marketing Administration
Lyon County
Clinton
Des Moines
Lee
Scott
Buena Vista
Ida
O'Brien
Oscepola
Pocahontas
Sac and
Sioux
Audubon
Boone
Calhoun
Carroll
Cerro Gordo
Cherokee
Clay
Crawford
Dickinson
Emmet
Floyd
Greene
Guthrie
Hamilton
Hancock
Humboldt
Kossuth
Monona
Palo Alto
Plymouth
Shelby
Webster
Woodbury
And
Wright
Adair
Ad Bremer
Butler
Cass
Chickasaw
Dallas
Franklin
Fremont
Grundy
Hardin
Harrison
Howard
Jasper
Marshall
Mills
Mitchell
Montgomery
Page
Polk
Pottawattamle
Poweshick
Ringgold
Story
Taylor
Union
Winnebago
Worth
Hawe Buchanan
Clarke
Clayton
Decatur
Fayett Lucas
Madison
Mahaska
Mario Tama
Warren
Wayne
Winshiek
Rappanoose
Benton
Delaware
Dubuque
Keokuk
Monroe
Wapello
Davis
Jefferson
Johny van Buren
Gotar
Honey
Jackson
Louisa
Muscatine
Glinton
Oats Harvest Scene In Kossuth County Man Hospitalized
A crew of friends and neighbors took 160 minutes to harvest 40 acres of oats for Pros per Frideres of Kossuth County. He has been hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosper Frideres
Kossuth County
Little Boy Lost From Farm Home Found in Clover
Vernon Newendorp, two and a half years old, vanished from his farm near Pella. A large search with Sheriff Mateer, deputies, highway patrol, and about 300 volunteers scoured corn fields and clover for hours before he was found about three-quarters of a mile west of the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pool Park
Vernon
Lew Newendoland
Elmer Newendorp
Pella
Dwight Mateer
Homer’ Gerard
Harlan Pratt
Dean Lewis
Newendorp
Pella Golf Championship Qualifying Under Way
Qualifying for the Pella Golf championship runs through August 10 with a record turnout expected. Dr George Lankelma leads at 80 while Boots Vander Dover Donald Waechter and Rudy Ulrich each carded 81. Defending champ Gordon Nesbit is away from the course due to Army duties. Local women prepare for an Invitational Day on Wednesday August 6 with golf bridge lunch prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Gordon Nesbit
Gordon
Boy, Dog Nap in Darkness Patch Scene
A patch and a light show a boy and his dog Butch curled up for a nap as darkness falls. The scene continues on Page 5 with further details about the dog and boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patch
Butch
Saturday Evening Band Concert Draws Big Crowds
A male quartet was set to sing with the Band Saturday evening but their appearance was postponed due to one singer’s absence. The program features marches, songs by Porter Kern Gershwin, an overture by Darcy, and selections by Lehar and Padilla, with several titles listed. Cooler evenings boost attendance as large crowds fill the G Square seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Porter
Jerome Kern
George Gershwin
Darcy
Franze Lehar
Padilla
Harper
Goldman Hall of Fame
Olivadoti
el Relicario
Franz’ Lohar
Bennett
Pella Merchants Face Adelphi In Softball At Pool Park
The Pella Merchants meet Adelphi Friday night at Pool Park after a girls game. This marks Adelphi’s first appearance in Pella. The Merchants recently played four games in a Prairie City Softball Association tourney, defeating Indianola 7 to 5 and Reasnor 6 to 4, then losing to Searsboro 3 to 0 and Prairie City 10 to 3. Pope pitched most games, collecting several hits allowed. Galvin and D. Vande Lune noted in box scores. The tourney finals drew strong attendance and financial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Adelphi
Softball Association of
Prairie City
Iowa
Merchants
Indianola
Pope
C. Scarsboro
Scarsboro
Los
Hoksbergen
Reasnor
Johnny van Veen
Searsboro
W. de Kock
Galvin
Rhe Pella
Dunkin
D. Vande Lune
Library hours change for August at Carnegie-Viersen
During August the Carnegie-Viersen library will be open 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Patrons are asked to note this temporary change in hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie-Viersen
It’s Your Money The Federal Debt Totals Deep
The federal debt stands at 262 billion dollars about six thousand dollars per U S family. Pella’s share equals seven point eight million dollars with annual interest around two hundred thousand dollars enough to build a school house each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Pella
Daily Program of Iowa State Fair Entertainment
Final details announce a 10 day program with stock car races August 23 24 29 30 and Labor Day September 1. Thrill days August 26 28 and 31. Horse races August 26 and 27. Evening shows include State Fair Revue nightly August 23 28 and world rodeo August 29 to September 1 with fireworks every night. An international daredevil competition headlines August 31 with Canadian teams versus U S pilots. The opening day features sprint stock car events and August 31 hosts a 126 mile marathon for sweepstakes honors. Daily program adds hippodrome acts music festival contests and a 10 acre midway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
U. S
Winners In Demonstrations At Marion County Fair
Six senior and three junior 4-H demonstration teams competed Thursday morning at the Marion County Fair. Several teams earned ribbons with titles such as Best Foot Forward and Safe Seams while representatives were named to advance to the State Fair in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Jean Robuck
Irma Dop
Franklin Friends
Junella Mathes
Beverly Woods
Dallas
Waterloo Cattle Couness
Letha Johnson
Twila Little
Washington Wonders
Margaret Horsman
Colleen Proffitt
Merry Maids
Joan Beaver
Rosemary Fry
Healthy Hustlers
Wilma Chamberlain
Joyce Maddy
Kaye Bennett
Donna Riggen
3-H
Pauline Spencer
Maxine Kline
Cheeri Chix
Guess
Beverly Wood
Dallas Go-Gettera
Flower lovers urged to view Van Dellen’s garden
Mr and Mrs Lubert Van Dellen maintain a noted garden in South Pella adjacent to the Pella Tool and Stamping Co. The dooryard displays numerous potted plants with a second garden nearby and a large color riot spread across a west plant lot. Visitors are directed to drive into the alley opposite the Rossereen plant and locate the midway block flower show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubert van Dellen
South
Pella
Rossereen
Plant
Dave Thomas
South Main Street
Pella High Band Heads to Chicago For Midwest Festival
The Pella High School Band will travel to Chicago August 21 for a major Midwest music festival, staying two days. Band Parents sponsor travel and meals, fund-raising show at Pool Park August 14 to cover costs. Committee includes Flor Gourts, Bert Boat, Connie Van Roekel. Events feature a concert, pet parade, races, accordion and piano acts, tap dance, men’s chorus, male quartet, and more home talent. Admission 86 cents adults, 10 cents children. entry free for pet parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Chicago
Pool Park
Flor Gourts
Bert Boat
Connie van Roekel
B. P
Jack Boatsma
Grand Champion Baby Beef Shown By Lyle Shaffer
The grand champion baby beef at the Marion County Fair 4 H Club Show was an 870 pound Hereford. Lyle Shaffer of Pleasantville was the exhibitor and also won reserve in the Hereford class. Martha Jane Anderson showed an Angus named reserve champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Shaffer
Pleasantville
Lyle
Union Pork Leaders Club
Shaffer
Martha Jane Anderson
Nancy Robuck
George Whitlater
Carolyn Cl
Winne Beef
Polk
Dair Molstein
Guernsey
Jersey
Beeves Shown at Marion County Fair Sold for $23,211.22
The Baby Beef sale at Knoxville after the Marion County Pair on Monday August 4th sold eighty four calves for a total of $23,211.22 and an average of $31.76 per hundredweight. Reserve Champion Short horn Roberta Reese Pleasantville sold to Forrest Kohrt Dick Bell and John Brooks for $37.60 weighing 710 lbs. Reserve Champion Angus Nancy Robuck bought by the Angus Association at $36.00 for 810 lbs. A Shorthorn shown by Daryl Jordan Knoxvil brought the highest price 33.50 weighing 1175 lbs selling to Bookey Packing Co Des Moines for 398.92.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Knoxville
Roberta Reese
Pleasantville
Forrest Kohrt
Dick Bell
John Brooks
Nancy Robuck
Angus Association
Daryl Jordan
Knoxvil
Bookey Packing Co
Des Moines
Chicago doctor credited with canning scraped beef process
Reader's Digest credits Dr. Harold W. Schultz of Chicago with discovering a method to can scraped beef and other meats for use as baby food. Schultz is described as a former resident of Sheldon Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reader’s Digest
Harold W. Schultz
Chicago
Dr. Schultz
Sheldon
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
India
Africa
China
Co. Fair
Tulip
Kempkes
Vernon Newendorp
Country Club News
Jo Smorenberg
Pat Ulrich
University of Iowa
Glub
Verle Ver Dught
Ronald Waechter
Will Baer
Herb
van der Waal
Harry Grond
Haxel Street
Harry
Bill Stout
L. Utsler
C. Utsler
Overton
McGinn
Rhe Reasnor
van Veen
Hendricks
Iowa State Fair
van Dellen
H. S. Band
Pleasantville Boy’s
Hereford
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