Pella area men join Iowa Air National Guard active duty
About 19 Pella area men are among 750 officers and airmen of the 132d Air Defense Wing Iowa Air National Guard now on two weeks active duty training August 7 to 21 at Des Moines Municipal Airport Brig General Roger W Gilbert commands the unit with federal and state missions. Notable award: February 1965 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for May 1962 to May 1964. List of Pella and Leighton Ardmore etc airmen with ranks and roles in supply, intelligence, maintenance and support squadrons.
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Pella
132D Air Defense Wing
Iowa Air National Guard
Des Moines
Roger W. Gilbert
132D
Air Force
United States
Donald D. Dop
James I. Engbers
Robert L. Hoksbergen
James DeBoer
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Poverty meeting in Knoxville to decide War on Poverty
A general meeting will be held in Memorial Hall Knoxville on Thursday August 19 at 8 00 pm to decide if Marion county will participate in the War on Poverty program The meeting can commit tax funds and a large turnout is urged Anneth Sincoe War Office field man will be present and County extension director Dick Freeman will chair More details to appear in Thursday s Chronicle
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Knoxville
Memorial Hall
Marion County
Anneth Sincoe
War Office
Dick Freeman
Family night film moved to Tuesday in park
The free family night film scheduled for tonight at 8:30 p.m. in West Market Park has been changed. Details appear in the Recreation Highlights column of this Chronicle. The event is sponsored by the Pella Recreation Commission.
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West Market Park
Pella
Whale riddle answer shown to readers of Chronicle
The Aug 10 Chronicle puzzle asks to name the “whale that swallowed Jonah.” Readers call in with guesses and many identify the whale as the biblical creature. The paper prints the riddle again and thanks participants while noting Mary Lou Van Zee and Arnod Van Zee among the correct respondents.
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Jowy
O.K
Arie Varner Hoer
Mon- Toe
Drigue
Ana
Yuu al
Lucsuay
Sue
Veus van Zaue
Bud West Rust DL
Rena
Myrue Lenaart
Winnepeg
Maniltoba
Canada
Dewa Ver Steeg
Idu Bivauway
Pella
Vauuermoek
Vacov J. Vefner Diem
Rou
Rella
Vohu van Waaranuzen
Duwe
Rela
Fara Udi Besten
Sanuy Yah Wyngaruen
Snarou
Das
Bert Nid Benuk
Avut Wasimugiou
NieUwolua
Petia
Mis
MEMLY
Wosenuedl
Bud Rraime
Fella
Tuenk Zyistra
Oud Madison
Awvert de Jager
Pewia
Shuriey Vaister
Ena
Agnus Mawes
Broadway
Reid
Winvur Vanyswys
Mary Lou van Zee
Vander Pol rites set for Tuesday in Sully Cemetery
Mrs Herman Vander Pol nee Elizabeth Geurts dies at 77 on a farm near Lynnville Iowa Funeral services scheduled for Tuesday August 17 1965 at 2 00 p m from Van Dyk Duven Chapel Rev John S Terlouw to officiate with burial in Sully Cemetery Survivors include husband Herman a daughter Catherine Mrs Ray McGee Newton Indiana three grandsons and a great grandson plus three brothers Marinus Geurts Sully John Geurts Prairie City and Floris Geurts Pella and a sister Catherine Mrs Ed Ves also of Pella She was predeceased by a son a brother and a sister A complete obituary will appear later
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Herman Vander Pol
Elizabeth Geurts
Lynnville
van Dyk-Duven
John S. Terlouw
Sully
Vander Pol
Herman
Catherine
Ray McGee
Newton
Marinus Geurts
John Geurts
Prairie City
Floris Geurty
Pella
Ed Ves
The
Chronicle
Bonnie Rozendaal Named Chronicle Correspondent for Tool's Chapel Area
Bonnie Rozendaal, 16, of rural Otley, is introduced as the Chronicle's new correspondent covering Tool's Chapel neighborhood north of Otley. A Monroe High School junior, she is active in music and FHA treasurer, leads Otley Reformed church youth, and helps in the family farming business with her brother Norman and sister Phyllis.
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The
Penn Chronicle
Bonnie Rozendaal
Jake Rozendaal
Otley
Tool’s Chapel
Bonnie
Monroe High School
Monroe-Pella
FHA
Mrs Stephen Grandia 83 dies in nursing home
Mrs Stephen Grandia formerly Margaret Schakel died early Friday at Relia Community Nursing Home at age 83 after 22 years as a resident. Survived by husband Steve and sister Elsie Vanderzyl of Pella. preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Funeral Monday August 16 1965 at 10 am from Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home Chapel Rev Gien O Peterman officiated with interment Oakwood Cemetery. Complete obituary to follow in Chronicle.
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Stephen Grandia
Margaret Schakel
Relia Community
Steve
Elsie
Paul Vanderzyl
Pella
van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home
Gien O. Peterman
First Reformed Church of
Oakwood
The
Chronicle
Mrs. T. G. Fultz Donates Piano to Central College
Mrs. T. G. Fultz of 1304 Main St presents her 1947 Mason-Hamblin upright piano to Central College for Cox Snow Music Center practice rooms. President Arend D. Lubbers stated gratitude for the timely gift.
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T. G. Fultz
Main St
Central College
Cox- Snow Music Center
Arend D. Lubbers
Tulip City Saddle Club Invites Public To Fun Fair
The Tulip City Saddle Club invites the public to a Tuesday fun fair tonight August 17 at 7 00 pm under new arena lights near Bats De Jong s lumber yard north of Pella Bleachers will be provided and a coffee time offered for a small fee Events include Barrel Race Pole Bending Pick up Race Wheel Barrow Race Flag Race and Egg Race Winners receive ribbons Only Pella Saddle Club members may enter events but all are urged to attend and cheer contestants to victory
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Tulip City Saddle Club
Bats” de Jong
Pella
Pella Saddle Club
Camp Fire Girls recruit call for area members
Taking members of any girl from second through twelfth grade who would like to join Camp Fire Girls, please call MA 8 3592 before August 17 p.m.
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Camp Fire Girls
Old Settlers Day Set for August 19 at Lynnville Park
Lynnville plans an Old Time Old Settlers event on August 19 at Old Settlers park. Attendees may bring a basket dinner for a picnic and social visit with friends and relatives sharing the old days. No formal program or concessions are announced as the 94th year of the association is observed.
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Lynnville
Old Settlers Park
4-H Demonstrations Highlight Marion County Entrants
Thirty girls competed in 4-H demonstration events. Bonzie Van Rees and Patricia Ray Cher represented Marion County at State Fair with The Day Could Come civil defense activity. Sherrill De Zwarte from Harvey Happy Harmonies will present Sit to Fit clothing demonstration at State Fair, focusing on pattern alterations. Barbara Hoyt of Merry Maids earned Dairy Cattle Congress selection for matching plaids. Senior demonstrations included Are Your Problems Pressing and A Couple of Cut-Ups. Intermediate blue ribbons included Be the First to Aid and Are You All Wet, Zippers Do They Bug You. Juniors presented Look Mom No Ties and Give Your Shoes a Happy Home. Intermediate red ribbons featured Longer Wear with Better Care Stand Up Beautiful and Shape A Pretty Face. Junior red ribbons included Home-made Fun So Equip Your Best Foot Forward and Your Teeth are a Treat. Mrs. Charles Singer of Des Moines judged the demonstrations.
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Bonnie van Rees
Patricia Raycher
Victory Boosters
Marion County
Sherrill de Zwarte
Harvey Happy Harmonies
Sherrill
Barbara Hoyt
The
Merry Maids
Lus
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Mary K. Marr
Diane Shawver
Washington
Cathy Hicks
Vickie Wright
Merry Mains
Charis Carpenter
Pamela Horsman
Barbara Brent
Janis Crane
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