Pella school district history and centennial tribute notes
A detailed account recounts the Bunker Hill era and transition to Pella Community School District in 1958, naming Gerrit Klyn, Francis D Poortinga, Forrest Roorda and Alonzo Ver Ploeg as key figures. It covers teacher salaries, enrollment, and a centennial reunion with attendees from Des Moines, Newton, Mingo, Monroe, and Pella, plus a Dutch catechism tribute and closing with "America."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie Township
State of
Iowa
Bunker Hill
Gerrit Klyn
John Rietveld
Dirk J
Anna J
Willard
Nenver Rietveld
Viola Helen
Marjorie
Faye Boot
Rietveld
Gerrit Roorda
Ep G
Roorda
Forrest
Douglas
Gloria
Marcia
Johnna van Wyk
Francis D. Poortinga
Forrest Roorda
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
Pella Community
Andrew H. Boot
Gary Gezel
Jinny van Dyk-Geetings
A. B. van Houweling
Pella
Des Moines
Newton
Mingo
Monroe
Maggie Gezel-Van Roekel
Bethel Reformed Church
America
GOP offers 5 day Washington vacation for Iowa residents
Des Moines Iowa Republicans announce a free five day trip to Washington D C for two Iowa residents over 21. Winners fly by jet airliner and stay with hotel, sightseeing trips, and entertainment arranged by the Republican State Central Committee to draw attendance at GOP booths at fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
GOP
Des Moines
Iowa
Washington, D.C
Republican State Central
Robert D. Ray
Ray
Republican fair booth details and registration process
The article describes GOP literature at the fair booths and explains that county organizations will receive registrant lists to identify potential Republican workers and voters. It notes a registrant need not be a Republican and that the blank asks about willingness to work in Republican activities. Registrations after the fair season go to state headquarters for an October 10 drawing to pick a couple for a trip before November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Barbecue honors youth at Oskaloosa fair grounds event
The 12th annual barbecue at the Southern Iowa Fair Grounds, hosted by the Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce and Mahaska County Farm Bureau, celebrated 4-H and FFA members. The banquet showcased farmer and business collaboration and praised youth contributions to the fair. A guest note praises the organizers and hopes for a return next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce
Mahaska County Farm Bureau
FFA
Oskalonsa Chamber of Commerce
A Strange God and the Church's Daily Day
Walter A. Hopkins argues that the church must integrate faith into daily life not just Sunday observance. He questions Sunday distinctness for activities that enrich or harm weekly growth and urges a theology that makes every day God’s day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cial
Walter A. Hopkins
No vote on Sunday pool opening draws editor’s note
Dear editor reports an election on whether the pool would be open Sunday. The piece extends thanks to readers and participants for their involvement.
Citizens debate pools and youth safety in Pella
The letter laments lack of swimming pools and recalls childhood water fun while urging local leaders to fund a new pool. It stresses respect for elders and suggests tourists note Pella’s neglected pool, urging action to provide happiness for the current and next generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Van Veldhuizen seeks Mahaska County board seat
Henry Van Veldhuizen of RFD 1 Oskaloosa Iowa has filed nomination papers with the Mahaska County Auditor to run for member of the county board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Mahaska County
van Veldhuizen
Marion
Mahaska Counties
Henry
Cornelia
Cornelia van Gilst
Henry van Veldhuizen
RFD 1
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ronald and
Dale
New Sharon
Lee
Carol) Spencer
Merle
Erma) Nunnikhoven
Mary
Marvin
Adams and
Spring Townships
Bethel Christian Reformed Church
Building Fund
Springcreek Township
Bert B. van Houweling
Rick Lille
Albert T. van Houweling
Andrew Boot
Henry Veldhuizen
Dirk J. Rietveld
Wegert D. Rietveld
Henry Roorda
Dena van Anna D. Rietveld
Anna van Hoon
Emma Boot
Flora Roorda
Gertie de Vries
Andrew Sypkens
Arie van Rem
Ella Boot
Tony Boot
John Lille
Albert Crosby
Dirk Roorda
Ep Roorda
Koen Lille
Ren
Frank Bow
Agricultural Conservation and Stabilization Service
Tennessee
Mr. Bow
Stgn
Ohio Republican
Wall Street Journal
C. P. Words
Sheldon Sun
Freeman
Joel Dean
Columbia University
Dean
Kenneth
Vanderwilt
Marion County Board of
Mahaska Board
Pella, Town
Pella Publishing
Ino Marion de Zwart
Dean Sadier
Fred Hawker Werle Pratt
Bedite
Marion, Mahaska
Jaaper Gounttet
United States
Oskaloosa Oil CO
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Bert Hagen
Henry Hagen
Breen & Kelderman
General Electric Home Appliances
Hate Porta
Ottumwa
Officers
Meanermmn
Joe Stlenties
Martin Nelson
Henry ‘Vandevoort
Ed van Gory
Wilbur ‘Park Board
J. V. Lankelma
Herbert Vander ‘Waal
Fred Hawker
Ralph de Cook
Paul Bradigan
Gary Gesel
M. F. Whitney Forrest John Blommers
Mannest! President
van Berkum
Marion-Mahaske
Drarm Service
Lo Bulk
Jake Vos
Swanis Club
Jerry Stravers
Dick Ven Sante
Rotary Club
Wayne Wildman Geereterys
Everett Ward
Izaak Waltons
Kim Ver Meer
Ron Rose
Women’s Federated
Mra
Robert van Hemert
Mre
Robert Evers
T.T.T. Society
Thyran Steward
Bes
Persy Plera
American Legion
Gosselink
Experi
Dennis Bandstra
Consolidated Breeders
Superior Sire Service
Gilbert Roozeboom
DIAL
Marion County Mutual Insurance
Willard Kaldenberg
Carnations Farms Breeding Service
Ieee Bi
Earl Pohlmann
Questons
Cook & Son Agency
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!