Three County Boards Consider Pella Area Reorganization
A joint meeting of Marion, Mahaska, and Jasper county boards in Pella on July 26 revised the proposed Pella area. The map shifts include moving portions of Richland Township into New Sharon and transferring entire districts near Leighton to Oskaloosa. Additional changes touch Marion and Jasper counties as efforts continue to finalize legal boundaries. a detailed map is stored at Webster Grade School.
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County Boards of Education
Marion
Mahaska
Jasper
Pella
Mahaska County
Richland Township
Peoria
New Sharon
Lunt
Marion Hol
Fred de Nooy
James Jonker
Oskaloosa
Leighton
Greeley
Weaver
Peti
Oskaloo
Marion County
Des Moines
Flagler
Jasper County
Rose Hi
Richland
Rose Hill
Monroe
Lynnville-Sully
Webster Grade School
Cla
Rat in storage sheds contaminates grain and carries pests
One rat in farm grain storage sheds annually contaminates the grain with about a million hairs, voids 10,000 droppings and one gallon of urine, and may harbor as many as 10,000 lice.
Sportsmen Kill 24,500-volt Line, Farm Power Outage
At 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 14, hunters fired on an incubator and struck a 24,500 volt line belonging to Pella Cooperative Electric. The shot caused a pole to topple, cutting power to about 1,000 farms. Repairs estimated at $187 for one pole, plus $89 the previous day, with two more poles awaiting work at $40 each. Sheriff Loren Jarman investigates. law prescribes penalties up to five years imprisonment and fines.
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Pella Cooperative Electric Assa
Loren Jarman
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Lawn Supper and Ice Cream Social Planned
The First Reformed Church of Knoxville hosts a lawn supper and ice cream social on Thursday August 29 from 5 to 6 p m. The Men's Chorus of the First Christian Reformed Church of Pella will sing with organ music by Mrs Gysbert Vermeer.
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First Reformed Church of
Knoxville
First Christian Reformed Church of
Pella
Gysbert Vermeer
Pella Ministers to Attend Conference At Waverly Iowa
Reverends E G Ward Herman J Ridder and Thomas Boslooper of Pella join more than 150 advance registrants from seven states for the Conference on Religion and Medicine in Waverly August 28 29 The event is sponsored by Rohlf Memorial Clinic Foundation and Wartburg College with the theme The Healing Team A keynote by Dr Russell Dicks of Duke University will anchor the program and a panel includes Wartburg and University of Iowa staff plus other clergy and physicians from the Midwest expected to total about 250 participants.
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Waverly
E. G. Ward
Herman J. Ridder
Thomas Boslooper
Pella
Rohlf Memorial Clinic Foundation
Waverly and Wartburg College
Russell Dicks
Duke University Divinity School
Duke Hospital
Wartburg Theological Seminary
State University of Iowa
Mid-West
Children Need Health Checks for Vision and Teeth
School days stress the need for health checks including eye and dental exams. One in five children has visual difficulty affecting reading and play, while dental decay is common with many decayed primary teeth and future gum issues. Early detection prevents damage and supports school performance.
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United States
Marquette Angler Hooks 22 lb Carp After Pole Breaks
Roger Moreland of Marquette wrestled a 22 pound carp after his pole broke while reeling in the catch. He waded into shallow water to grip the fish by the gills and haul it ashore, with the dressed weight reported at 12 pounds.
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Roger Moreland
Marquette
Rotarians Hear Ed Schreiner on Pella Reservoir
Edward Schreiner, Pella water and sewer superintendent, spoke to Rotarians on why a city reservoir is needed. He explained limited storage in two tanks, the benefits of off peak pumping, and that a reservoir is cheaper than building larger pumps and mains. The project will be pay as you go, with cost about half of contracted work.
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Edward Schreiner
Pella
Ray Robus
Schreiner
Mahaska 4 H Club Members to Show at State Fair
Mahaska County 4 H boys plan to attend the Town State Fair with livestock entries including Allen Van Kooten Bryce Van Kooten Dovid Hoy Ice Rempe Jim Rice and Benny Brackin in beeves and ewes. A demonstration team from Leighton with Lee Rempe Kenny De Bruin will show legume inoculation. The livestock judging team includes Earl Thomas James Gay Carl Van Gilst and Darrell Else.
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Mahaska County
Allen van Kooten
Bryce
Dovid Hoy
Ice Rempe
Jim Rice
Benny Brackin
Lee Rempe
Kenny de Bruin
Leighton
Earl Thomas
James Gay
Carl van Gilst
Darrell Else
Porters to Sing On Band Program Saturday Evening
The band presents as its feature attraction this week Mrs. Stanley Porter of Bellflower California and Mr and Mrs Porter on vacation with Mrs Porters parents Lorraine De Haan a former Tulip Queen of Pella They will sing Make Believe from Showboat and Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific The program includes Trombones on Parade selections from Second Suite In F Holst intermission Wootlifter March Fillmore Largo and Menuette from Symphony No 88 Haydn Gordon Make Believe Kern Yoder Swedish Rhapsody Sousa march of the week Bulletts and Bayonets notes
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Stanley Porter
Bellflower
Cal
Porter
Lorraine de Haan
Pella
Bellflow
Long Beach
Meter
Taylor
Holst
Rodgers-Schoenfield
Seigmeister
Latham
Kern-Yoder
Beeler Sousa
Foster Christian Education in Pella Public Schools
Pella High School handbook states the district endorses Christian education for all students while avoiding doctrinal teaching. It emphasizes Bible study, Golden Rule application, Christian holidays, and Christian teachers to foster good citizenship and supplement home and church in forming Christian citizens.
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Pella Public
Pella
Board of Education
PHS
Pella High Hand
Nine Year Old Adrian Vos Hurt In Tractor Mishap
Adrian G. Vos nine son of Mr and Mrs Martin Vos of Pella route 2 was treated and released Saturday afternoon for foot injuries after being struck by a power lift crank on a tractor. He suffered lacerations on the top of the foot and a fracture in a bone.
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Adrian Vos
Adrian G. Vos
Martin Vos
Pella
Adrian
Richland Rustlers shine at South Iowa Fair record showing
Richland Rustlers 4 H Club set strong marks at the South Iowa Fair. Arvin Roose topped the junior market hog show as grand champ and earned runner up placings in feeder cattle. George Vande Voort swept purebred Landrace prizes, with multiple firsts. Other members placed in Hereford and lamb classes while a charity barbecue honored 4 H members with a Yorkshire gilt prize.
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Arvin Roose
Richland Rustlers
4-H Club
Southern Iowa Fair
Arvin Vos
Jessie Vande Voort
Elmer Vos
George Vande Voort
Farm Bureau
Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce
Larry Engbers
World Vision Sunday Dedication at First Baptist Pella
The First Baptist Church of Pella hosts a Dedication Day next Sunday with Dr. A Paul Smith of the Iowa Baptist Convention as guest preacher. Morning sermon titled Building for Eternity and an evening message Whither Bound Pella Here or Everywhere. The day features special music by Stan and Lorraine Porter, guest soloists, and a baptismal service in the evening.
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First Baptist Church of
Pella
A. Paul Smith
Iowa Baptist Convention
Mra
Stanley Porter
Stan and
Lorraine Porter
Methodist Church
Stan
Bellflower
Long Beach
Lorraine
Stan Jr
New Baptist Church
Stan Sr
Bob Shaw
San Diego
Baptist Church
Old Pella Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Pella Buptter
Central College
Ray J. de Haan
Clarence W. Crawford
Washington, D. C
American Baptist Convention
Ife
Everett Ward
Harold Wortman
Margaret Wassen
Baptist of
Criminal acts in Garden Square park hit twice
Two vandalism incidents in Garden Square recently damaged city property. A garbage box contents were dumped into the fountain requiring draining and renovation, and a park bench back was bent, prompting repairs. Park officials and citizens condemn the vandals as hopeless morons.
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Garden Square
Kindergarten Entrance Ages Through the Years
Pella Board of Education on June 10 1957 established age rules for kindergarten entry. For fall 1967 pupils must be five before November 15. future years set ages 6 before November 1 in 1968 and five before October 1 in 1959 and Bb before September 1 in 1960, aligning with maturity norms.
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Pella Board of Education
Peoria Christian School Society to Observe 50th Anniversary
The Peoria Christian School Society plans a 50th anniversary celebration next Wednesday, August 28, with Dr. P. Y. De Jong speaking in the afternoon and Rev. A. J. Rus in the evening. A commemorative booklet with history and class pictures will be sold, and friends of Christian instruction are invited.
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Peoria Chr
Peoria Christian School Society
P. Y. de Jong
A. J. Rus
Friends of Christian Instruction
Local Farm Sells at Public Auction for 375 Per Acre
The 102 acre farm of the Harry Schakel Estate sold at public auction Friday August 16 to Henry Brounox livestock buyer at 875 per acre. Possession due March 1 1958. Farm located southeast of Lown.
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Harry Schakel
Henry Brounox
Lown
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