Central College Opens Doors September Sixth
Central college starts the new school year with many returning and new students. A restructured English department and a new dean lead the faculty as orientation and registration days unfold. To ease costs, the college offers three meal plans at reduced board in College Hall, with student duties assigned to support the cheapest option. Boys will seek rooms in private homes, while girls reside in the campus dormitory.
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Anne Hospers
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Iowa
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Fight Program At Oskaloosa August 22
The Oskaloosa fair grounds host a boxing program on Tuesday August 22 featuring Jesze Ackerman of Towa and Aver Buse Smith of Omake Nebr in a lightweight bout and Santos Reyes of Centerville in a 78 rounds match.
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Oskaloosa Fair Grounds
Jesze Ackerman
Towa
Aver Buse Smith
Omake
Nebr
S*santos Reyes
Centerville
Bate
Spencer Prebal
Minister hitchhikes weekly to church in Galt
The Rev. Albert S. Kilbourne of Eagle Grove walks or rides to Galt for Sunday services, a 20 mile round trip that he began last October to stay connected with people, having ridden mostly with drivers who notice his immaculate, hat tipping habit.
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Albert S. Kilbourne
Eagle Grove
Galt
Canning Factory Works Out Code
A. Dunbar of Old Grimes Canning Co reports that Wm. Clapper has returned from Washington with details on the national canners code. The plan calls for a 26 percent increase for growers and a wage scale tied to the 1929 level, with the code to be released soon. Growers are optimistic about a larger tomato crop and better prospects this year.
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A. Dunbar
Old Grimes Canning Co
Wm. Clapper
Washington
National Industrial Recovery Plan
Dunbar
Pud Vander Wilt Dies at 77 After Illness
Gerrit W. Pud Vander Wilt 77, died Wednesday at 8:20 AM at his home north of town after a month of illness from pneumonia and complications. Funeral at Wormhoudt and Plette Funeral Home at 1:30 PM with Paul Renaud officiating. Interment in Middleburg Iowa. Survived by brother William Vander Wilt of Orange City.
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Gerrit W. “Pud” Vander Wilt
Wormhoudt and Plette
Paul Renaud
Middleburg
Iowa
Henry Vander Wilt
William Vander Wilt
Gerrit
William Vas
Mr. Vander Wilt
Vander Wilt
William
Orange City
Roller Skates Across Country On Wheels
Asa Hall of Danville Illinois rode roller skates across the nation starting March 18. He reported 2 762 miles covered in seven states at about eight miles per hour and that he travels by his own feet on hills for safety. Hall described his trip as a pleasure voyage with little earnings, having earned 85 cents and starting with 36 cents.
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Asa Hall
Danville
Hall
Oskaloosa Baptists Meet Sept 6 in Farson
The Oskaloosa Baptist association including Pella Ottumwa Eldon Farson and others will hold its annual meeting at Farson on Wednesday Sept 6 Quite a number from Pella are expected The program includes Rev Harold Powers Rev Radgh Norlund Rev Fred W Smith Rev Frank Smith Rev N J of Knoxville Rev E B Hickox and others Facing open forum topics on growing Sunday school boosting BYPU membership and engaging men in church service plus questions on professional evangelism.
Parity price concept in wheat acreage plan
Agricultural expert Geoffrey Shepherd explains parity price as the amount a farmer can buy with wheat proceeds equal to the 1910–14 basic period. Parity adjusts for rising prices. wheat may need price boosts to keep prewar purchasing power, protecting farmers against faster commodity price rises while acreage reductions are pursued.
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Geoffrey Shepherd
Shepherd
United States
Farmers Union Picnic Invitation for Pella Aug 23 1988
Marion County Farmers Union invites citizens of Pella and Marion County to a day and evening picnic at Grandman's Grove one mile north of Pella on Wednesday August 23 1988. Hosted by Harold J. Veenstra president with Pella Chamber of Commerce and industrial groups.
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Pella
Twelve Baptized in Des Moines River Near Bridge
About 1,500 people gathered east of the bridge Sunday afternoon to witness twelve adults baptized after conversion in services led by Rev. and Mrs. Truett at the Church of the Open Bible. The ceremony drew large crowds, with Mrs. Truett noting space shortages on Sunday evenings.
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Des Moines River
Wheat Growers in Lake Prairie Meet August Meeting
A meeting of wheat growers from Lake Prairie township is set for Tuesday evening at 7 80 p.m. in the old city hall. All tenants and landowners who grew wheat in 1930 1981 and 1932 are urged to attend to discuss government wheat adjustment program and future planting plans.
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Lake Prairie Township
Old City Hall
Second Reformed Church Calls Man
The Second Reformed Church has extended a call to Rev. Harry Hoffs of Emanuel Reformed Church in Chicago. He is highly recommended as a preacher and pastor, and the congregation hopes for a favorable reply.
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Second Reformed Church
Harry Hoffs
Emanuel Reformed Church
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Hoffs
Van Gorp Picnic Cancelled This Year
The Van Gorp picnic scheduled for Aug 9 was not held due to rain. With many picnics on the calendar, a suitable date and place could not be found. Organizers hope for a larger gathering next year.
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van Gorp
Van Hemert Picnic Planned at West Market
The annual Van Hemert picnic is scheduled for August 24 at the West Market. COMMITTEE notes the event as a community gathering with organizers confirming details.
High School Education is Really Necessary
A readable editorial urges broad access to high school education as essential for all workers. It argues progress requires higher learning beyond the home, notes changes in transportation and communication, and stresses parental planning to enable four years of schooling for children.
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Boye
Gins
Figure 13 And Friday Does Not Worry This Pair
Mr and Mrs E A Robinson proprietors of Hotel Pella Coffee Shop will on Friday of this week complete 13 years of married life. Mrs Robinson says the 13 and Friday superstition does not bother them and she is not worried by such combinations.
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E. A. Robinson
Hotel Pella
Robinson
Miss Helen Booher Sings On Local Radio Program
Local listeners heard Central college student Miss Helen Booher in a musical program Monday at 9 30 am. She is a talented musician with a charming personality and seeks votes in a contest. Miss Booher has performed at the Baptist church to appreciative audiences.
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Helen Booher
Central College
Miss Booher
Booker
Baptist Church
6000 Animals to Be Displayed at Iowa State Fair
Final entries announced for the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines showing nearly six thousand animals on display including 1500 in the Junior Livestock Show. Over one million dollars in stock from twenty states entered for the national livestock contest with more than 50,000 in cash prizes. Local breeders from Pella join entrants from Edgetowne Farm and others to compete for state and national honors during the fair running August 23 through September 1.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Pella
Virginia Anne Fowler
Edgetowne Farm
Theo
F. le Cocq
van Lint
United States
Business Men Go To Galesburg On Good Will Tour
A large caravan of local business and professional people and their families traveled to Galesburg Tuesday evening on a goodwill tour to foster better relations. The accompanying band performed an open air concert to entertain residents and visitors who gathered to meet the travelers and mingle warmly.
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Galesburg
Short crop fails to solve wheat problem
Secretary Wallace says the 1983 wheat crop, the smallest since 1893, does not alter the Agricultural Adjustment Administration plan to control acreage and balance supply with demand. Officials warn that even a one year smaller crop worsens price danger and supports continued production controls for lasting improvement.
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Henry A. Wallace
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
America
United States
Wheat Control Administration
Fifteen year old Marie Jansz injured in yard swing accident
Last Tuesday afternoon Marie Jansz 15 was severely hurt when a sack swing broke while she was swung high in the yard of John Van Viiet East Washington street. She suffered two broken wrist bones a badly wrenched back and bruised legs. She was taken to Mahaska County Hospital at Oskaloosa for treatment and later returned home still confined to bed.
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John van Viiet
East Washington Street
Marie Jansz
Marie
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
Mission Fest of the Reformed Church at Pella Aug 30
The annual mission fest of the Reformed churches of the Pella Classis will be held August 30 in West Market square Pella. Out of town speakers include Rev H A Poppen of China Rev J R Kempers of Chiapas Mexico and Rev G J Pennings of Arabia. Canteen facilities and loud speakers will be provided. Everyone is invited.
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People of the Reformed Churches of the
Pella
NRA Plan to be discussed at Sunday church meeting
Sunday sermon at the Church of the Open Bible will discuss the NRA in the light of prophecy. Rev. Amy B. True will present the topic with thoughtful consideration for the public audience and church members.
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Church of the Open Bible
Amy
True
NRA
National Industrial Recovery Act in the press debate
The terms NIRA and NRA have dominated national coverage in recent days. NIRA stands for the National Industrial Recovery Act, a law enacted by the previous Congress empowering the president with authority over industry.
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