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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1955
Page
4
A campus fashion overview highlights required courses and styles for co ed wardrobes. Tweed, knit looks, leather, jackets, and wide pants dominate the new term with sleek silhouettes and versatile jumpers as key pieces. In Hubbard Iowa an elderly retirement hobby program grows since 1961, featuring senior citizens showcasing rag rugs, frames, and portraits.
International stunt men will compete with top American drivers on September 1 1955 at the Iowa State Fair. Twenty five contests will last over two hours featuring high risk feats such as stock sedan ramps crashes aerial jumps and flaming barrier crossings. Officials say entrants from Italy France Sweden and England are already lined up for the event.
Hubbard Iowa hosts an annual Hobby Show to celebrate the second half of life for residents. W H Stacy of Iowa State College notes the event has achieved a measure of success in engaging older Iowans in avocational activities.
A fall fashion focus highlights sweaters for men with crew necks in varied colors and patterns. Buttoned sweater vests suit both casual and jacketed looks while V-neck sleeveless pullovers fit campus wear. Rugged ski sweaters in bold patterns, two-tone designs, and new fibres like Orion puff yarn and 100 percent lambswool shape the season.
A 1982 purchase and a 1946 deed show how crucial matching names are on title documents. The title exam flagged uncertainty whether Mrs. John A. Smith of 1946 was the same Mary E. Smith who acquired title in 1982, a problem solvable by an affidavit tying identities.
The article notes proper signature practice for married women, stating a wife should sign as her given name before her surname, such as Mary E. Smith, not Mrs. John A. Smith. It argues against using titles like Mia or Me, and discusses preferred forms for husbands and wives in legal instruments.
Fragmentary text notes caution against giving legal advice and references to official guidelines. No clear names, dates, places, or events are present to identify a person or organization or a specific case. The readable portion emphasizes caution in offering legal guidance rather than presenting a fact.
Golfer Bill Bowles scored a hole in one at Indianola Country Club recently. The feat marks a standout moment in local golf as Bowles aced the hole during a round at the course.
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