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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1955

Page

2

Hospital Admissions Sweep Iowa Names in Oskaloosa Area

The Oskaloosa Herald lists multiple local hospital entries including Nunnikhoven and Mrs Jacob Stursma at Mahaska, Peter Kuiper of Sully and Carl De Goey of Leighton treated for polio with good prognosis, plus other residents visiting relatives, weddings, and travel notes across Mahaska County and nearby towns.

Nunnikhoven Ka Hospital Oskaloosa Jacob Starsmatted Mahaska Peter Kuiper Sully Oskaloosa Herald Carl de Goey Leighton Towa Lutheran Hospital Des Moines Herman Zwank Jerry Vanden Berg Cedar Rapids Iowa Margaret de Wild G. de Wild University of Iowa Harlan Kathryn Rhynsburger Iowa City Charles ©. Watkins Pella Mercy Hospital Harley Gradys Kuiper Mahaska Hospital Jacob Stursma Neal de Ronde

Public lights brighten West Market Square in Pella

The city Council adds lights to West Market Square, praised by the Pro-Wo's Women’s Club as their favorite picnic grounds. The illumination enhances safety along paths and fireplaces, with special recognition for electricians and custodians of the well-kept grounds in this city of notable parks.

Pella West Market Square Pro- Wo’s Business and Professional Women’s Club Hattie van Cleave

Unsigned Letter Protest Over Spring Baseball in Pella

The editor awaits a signed letter about the decision to not hold spring baseball in Pella this school year. Unsigned letters are not published, but a signed name will be printed.

Pella

Pella Golfers Invited to Play in Grinnell Tourney

Grinnell Country Club Invitational draws entries from 12 neighboring communities for a two flight golf event on August 21. Top 16 qualifiers compete in 27 holes, with other flights at 18 holes. Defending champion Larry Crawford of Tama is expected to defend his title as entries rival last year’s 90. Lunch will be served at the country club.

Grinnell Country Club Grinnell Newton Marshallton Oskaloos Brooklyn Victor Pella Tami Montezuma Belle Plaine Knoxville Toledo Marengo Dick Ullrich Grinnell Golf Committee Larry Crawford Tama Ullrich

Iowa Schools Face Reorganization Debate For Children

Iowa weighs school district reorganization amid argued pros and cons. Critics fear loss of local control, athletics, and community interest while proponents say efficiency, better facilities, broader curricula, and more vocational training would improve education. Tilford H. Stall notes need for public input as rural pupils gain access to advanced programs.

Iowa Tilford H. Stall Warren Harding Recreational Center Des Moines

Pre-Vacation Household Care Tips From Iowa Extension

Iowa State College entomologist Harold Gunderson advises cleaning and simple chemical treatments to deter pests before vacations in July or August. Use a 5 percent DDT spray on rugs, closets, and baseboards. 2-3 percent chlordane under sinks, near pipes, under refrigerators, and in trash. Disconnect TVs to guard against lightning. arrange neighbor checks for refrigerators or freezers and share repair contacts.

Harold Gunderson Iowa State College Gunderson U. S. Department of Agriculture

Rotary Luncheon Hosts Missionary Speaker at Church Fest

Rotarians met for a noon luncheon at West Park as the Reformed Church Mission Fest featured medical missionary Dr. Thoms. He described mission work in India and Africa, noting leadership by Dr. John Van Ess and medical missionaries. The talk highlighted India’s schooling barriers under historic laws and Van Ess securing permission to found a school.

Rotary Club West Park Reformed Church Mission Fest W. Weirather Tunis Kempkes In Thoms Dr. Thoms India Thoms John van Ess Pella Africa van Ess

Hospitals and merchants spread Christianity in India

Hospitals have played an important part in the spread of Christianity in India. American and English business men, doctors and laborers are all engaged in explaining the Christ to the people and their good examples in service. The Club welcomed Chuck Blee, Penney store manager to membership.

India Club Chuck Blee Penney

Schoolchildren insured for nominal annual fees

The Iowa State Education Association funds a school insurance program. Grade school coverage costs 75 cents per year per child, protecting against accidents in transit to and from school and during school activities. Junior High protection is $1.00 per pupil. Parents should ensure teachers receive the premiums with other fees.

Iowa State Education Association

Dykstra Leads Golfers in Tourney at Country Club

Dykstra shoots 69 to lead after first round at Pella Country Club. He wins his opening match 5 and 4 over Boots Vanden Oever, carding six birdies with one bogey and a double. Vanden Oever shoots 77. Mohrbacher defeats Tys seling, Schakel tops Lankelma, Ulrich beats Boat, Vander Waal outplays Heerema, Kooyman defeats Wierather, and Andreas tops Bos in a busy opening round with several upsets in the Pella tournament.

Pella Don Dykstra Boots Vanden Oever Dykstra Vanden Oever Nick Vander Ploeg Bob Menning Pete Gaass Donald Waechter Anthony Tysseling Stan Mohrbacher Pella Golf Max Schakel Geo Lankelma Rudy Ulrich Glen Boat Herb Vander Waal Matt Heerema Wally Kooyman Dutch Wierather Kooyman Mohrbacher Gaass

Christian Grade School Teacher Roll and Enrollment

The Pella Christian Grade School lists teachers including Miss Marjorie Cooper and Miss Betty Huyser with prior study and music majors. The school plans a full day kindergarten in the second semester and reports a healthy enrollment rise, recent building expansion, and a larger capacity.

Marjorie Cooper Central College Christ Ul School Betty Huyser Pella A. Bos Ella Vander

Correction on Reverend Redeker’s preaching term

The Chronicle reports a correction after an item claimed Reverend Russell Redeker accepted an eight month preaching term at K B C E Temple Time. Redeker says the information was mistaken and caused him inconvenience and embarrassment. No intent to mislead was present.

Chronicle Russell Redeker K. B. C. E. Temple Redeker

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