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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1956

Page

6

Pat Ulrich Defends Women's Golf The At the Country C

With women's golf at a high point in Pella the town hosts a growing tournament. Pat Ulrich defends the title against former champs Hilda Ver Dught Florence Tysseling and Jo Smorenberg while Louise Van Hemert challenges for the best scores this year.

Pella Pat Ulrich Hilda Ver Dught Florence Tysseling Jo Smorenberg Louise van Hemert Alice Redeker Dolores Boat Polly Tysseling Lorna Schakel Dorothy Vos Olive Davis Dorothy Gaass Marie Blecha Margaret Waechter Iva Dykstre

American Legion Auxiliary meets with new committee chiefs named

August Auxiliary session at Legion Hall chaired by Gladys Rinhart outlines committee heads for the coming year including Lorna Schakel Junior Leader Lily Meal-Polder membership and Hattie Van Dyk rehabilitation. Reports from Des Moines convention, hours pins earned by members, and auditing committee appointed. Bridal and miscellaneous showers noted with attendees and hosted lunches.

American Legion Auxiliary Tuesda Legion Hall Gladys Rinhart Gladys Lorna Schakel Lily Meal Marie Veenstra Jennie Beyers Joe Smorenberg Minnie Koopmans Erma Vander Werf Bess van Zante Helen Dounstra American Legion Auxiliary Dept Des Moines Helen Douwstra Marguerite Vander Vee Millie Schakel Thelma Hemert Helen Frandt Hattie van Wyk Cora Klein Catherine Vos Gladys Rinehart

Community Notices From Corydon And Nearby Areas

Rol screenings and family visits mark a busy period with De Zwarte and Van Haalen gatherings in Corydon and Pella. Attendees include Van Ee, Vander Haar, Van Rees relatives, and several local families. News covers weddings, retirements, a bridal shower, vacations, and a major softball tournament in Boone.

Bond Election Set in Lynnville Sully District

The reorganized Lynnville Sully school board sets September 12 for a vote on 425000 dollars in bonds to fund a new high school site and construction. Petition signatures surpass half of the district's about 1400 voters, following protests from civic leaders and eastern district residents.

Lynnville-Sully Sully Lynnville Jasper County Mahaska Poweshiek Oskaloosa Herald

Births in Pella and Des Moines August 10

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Vander Linden of Pella are parents of a daughter born August 10 at Mercy hospital Oskaloosa. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Verploeg of Des Moines welcome a son born Friday August 10 at Town Methodist hospital Des Moines. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Verploed and Mr. and Mrs. E A Carpenter, all of Pella.

Elmer Vander Linden Pella Mercy Hospital Oskaloos Verpl Stanley Verploegh Des Moines Town Methodist Hospital Andrew Verploegh E. A. Carpenter

Maytag Family Picnic at Newton Park August 19

The annual Maytag Employees Family Picnic is planned for Sunday August 19 at Newton Park. About 10 000 attendees are expected for a full day of carnival rides free soft drinks from Maytag washers floss candy ice cream tug of war races a garden flower show and Baby Revue with other entertainment.

Iz Park Newton

Dick Sonitino to headline stage show with Decca band

Accordionist Dick Sonitino headlines a full evening of musical acts including Baddy Laine and his 11 piece crew, Mickey Carroll, and more. The annual event, sponsored by the Maytag Labor-Mani Coane, funds sprinks and candy vending proceeds.

Dick “Sonitino Decca

Japanese Pastor Miss Hoshino Visits Pella Home

The Reverend Miss Momo Ho sine from Kobe, Japan, arrived in Pella last week and will stay at the H Pietenpol home for the rest of the month. A graduate of Doshisha University with a Master in Old Testament, she has served as pastor and worked at Kyoto University. She is in the U.S. for a year of study at Princeton University and seeks church contacts, especially on university campuses, to bring back ideas for student work.

Momo Hosine Kobe Japan Pella Mi Pietenpol Doshisha University Mi Hoshino Koydan Kyoto University Hoshino Board of Foreign Missions of the Reformed Church Princeton University Princeton N. J

Big Government Business Scope and Assets Revealed

The report details Uncle Sam as a dominant business figure with vast government activities. It cites 19 771 commercial operations from paper to power and capital assets totaling 11 863 990 569 dollars. Government enterprises number 606 with 7 074 789 886 in assets. 857 operated by the state, 106 by private contractors, 43 partly aligned, and a large share under other arrangements.

Pennant Cnet Shooteas Riba Governmet

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