Enrollment Promises High Attendance At Webster Lincoln
Registration opens with plans for Webster and Lincoln as674 pupils are expected across grades two and three. Kindergarten shifts to Lincoln afternoons, while a double grade two and three will be taught by Mrs Hughes. High school fees cover books and supplies with optional low cost insurance plans. registrations close September 9. Teachers directory lists staff across Webster and Lincoln campuses. All three buildings will receive fly spray treatment this week.
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Webster
Lincoln
Webster Group
Leann Fogelsong
Des Moine
Hughes
State Teachers Association
Band Plays Last Concert of Season Saturday Evening
The Lecammer Creek Municipal Band concludes its season with a Saturday evening concert featuring marches and popular selections. Henry Kuyper performs a featured vocal soloist as officers thank the audience for strong summer attendance and invite all to attend the final concert.
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Ph Municipal Bane
Sam Morris to Speak at Fair and Over Radio
Sam Morris, famed Temperance Speaker, will address the Town State Fair at the on ver Farm machinery complex in the fair grounds daily from August 25 through September 1. He will speak in the tent after each broadcast, with nine radio stations carrying the event including KWDM Des Moines at 5 p.m. and NF Shenandoah at 9:20 on the dial. visitors may hear him in the tent.
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Sam Morris
America
Fenton the Fair Grounds
Wil
KWDM
Des Moines
Shenandoah
Annual Melon Feast Plan At Legion Hall
The Van Der Veer led Van Veen Van Hemert Legion Post opens its new year with a Monday meeting at the Legion Hall. Casper Lautenbach promises remodeling of the Memorial Building including a club room and kitchen within two weeks. Membership cards are ready for typing and dues can be paid to any executive board member or Bert Hols for card later. Vice Commander Schakel to run the annual watermelon feed at next week’s meeting on Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob C. van der Veer
Chargre
van Veen-Van Hemert Legion Post
Legion
Casper J. Lautenbach
Post
Busine
Oren S. van Niewaal
Bert Hols
Max Schakel
van der Veer
Oren S. van’ Niewaal
P.O
Legion to Help Vets Get Insurance Dividend Refund
The American Legion will assist veterans in applying for National Service Life Insurance dividends. Commander Jacob Vander Veer said the post will provide necessary applications to the VA. refunds are expected for every veteran with NSLE coverage for 90 days or more. VA projects about 2.8 billion dollars in total refunds, averaging around 176 dollars per veteran. Applications should be filed promptly as processing may take weeks or months. The Legion plans a large outreach to locate eligible veterans, estimating 16 million entitled and only six million addresses on file, with 10 million more to find.
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American Legion
Jacob Vander Veer
van Veen-Van Hemert
Vander Veer
Vande
Ameron
Sewage Plant Caption Corrected by Chronicle
The Chronicle corrects August 18 caption misnaming contractor for the new sewage disposal plant on the Van Houweling farm southwest of the city. The contractor is Arthur I. Mathis of West Des Moines Iowa, replacing the previously listed Mennessey Brothers. The error was unintentional and Hennessey Brothers are not the contractor.
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van Houweling
Mennessey Brothers
Arthur I. Mathis
West Des Moines
Iowa
Hennessey Brothers
Noted Plan Aims to Curb Fly Infestation This Week
The report states efforts to reduce fly numbers this week to prevent infestations during the coming warm days. Authorities express hope that the measures will diminish dangers and improve conditions as temperatures rise.
Oriental Club Party at Well Gell and Country Club
A lively Well Gell and Country Club event featured an Oriental Club BPN party with exotic decor and a floor show. Performers from Oskaloosa including Rose Mary Haines and Robert Sendregser drew praise, while organizers Myronlos and Shultz led planning and hosts entertained guests.
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James
Jem
Myron Hogats
Rose Mary “Haines
Oskaloosa
Robert Sendregser
Andrew Elliot
Tomi Hata
Direc
Dapan
Pusch
Grid Practice at Central Begins August 30
The Central team announces grid practice starts August 30 for returning players with new members reporting September 5. Coach Tyseeling, aided by Wendell Hill, maps a schedule opening against Grinnell at Pell. The line lists dates for Sept 16, Sept 30, Oct 7, Oct 15, Oct 21, Oct 29, Nov 4, and Nov 12 with opponents and venues.
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Tyseeling
Atunst
Wendell Hill
Grinnell
Pells
Pell
Morningside
Sioux City
Coe
Midland
Marion County Fair reports show livestock entries and champions
Marion County 4 H clubs display at the Iowa State Fair now under way. Entry counts include twenty two baby beefs, sixteen beef heifers, twenty pigs, two heifers, several lambs, and one draft mare. All three baby beef champions and the Holstein dairy champion from Marion County appear. Purebred Shorthorns and fat lambs also merit wins from the local fair.
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Marion County
Marion County Fair
Vacation Bible School Reports Strong Attendance
The charge notes two weeks of Vacation Bible School with enthusiastic children attending each morning rain or shine. A final program is planned for Friday at Tb pan with parents and friends invited.
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Tb Pan
Pam
Eva
Sunday School and Gospel Service at Second Reformed Church ER
Tanis, minister, leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. The Lord's Supper follows. Albert Orcutt from De will be in charge. A hearty name is extended to all for the ministry of God's Word with Mr. di and Steel assisting.
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Second Reformed Church
Ministry of God's Word
di & Steel
Albert Orcutt
Snowy Morning Service Overseen by Rev Arthur at Church
Fragmentary notes indicate Rev Arthur was in charge of a church service this morning. The brief entry mentions a morning war context and a church school situation, but details are unclear.
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Arthur
Guest Minister to Speak at Reformed Church Services
The Rev. Tulph Menning of First Reformed Church Den Colorado will be the guest minister at both morning and evening worship services at Third Reformed Church. Come early for the Word of Worship and a blessing.
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Third Reformed Church
Th. i
Pan
Dunior C. J. Society
Tulph Menning
First Reformed Church
den Colorado
St Mary Catholic Church Masses Held Sundays at Eight
The church announces Mass at St Mary Catholic Church every Sunday morning at 8:00 o'clock, inviting parishioners and neighbors to attend.
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ST. Mary Catholic
Otley School Bus Route Schedule Published
Patrons along the Otley and related routes are urged to note the completed bus schedule. Buses depart from Hijeh School around 9 am and again at noon for first runs, with other times listed for Otley and nearby stops. The schedule shows daily routes to Bell School, Leighton, and Gerrit Van Zam areas with times to reach each stop.
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Wan
Valley Sehout
Gerrit van Zam
Black Oak
Leighton
Igctony
J Sok Aum
Centonn
Nan
Wheatstow
Rohtan
FIX
Abe
Vantlings
Otley
Bell School
Keuning Co
Elton
Breast — School
Gosselin Paul Ite
Bool
Hiseh
Monkey helper spotted near Manly baby carriage
Mrs Bhdon Tangerford of Manly found a monkey tending her year old son in the backyard. The intruder pushed the stroller until the owner arrived and claimed the pet. If babysitter shortages persist, the primate may become in demand.
New Teachers Arrive at Webster Junior High
Webster welcomes Mrs. Gerald Stravei teaching English in Junior High after graduating Central 1947 and teaching at Sanborn. Mr. Dean Crawford from Iowa City joins P. H. S to head Social Studies and teach Modern History and related courses. he studied at University of Iowa and is newly married. Miss Phyllis Tlemendaal returns to Pella Christi and will teach Giant Composition at Pella Public. she holds a B A and studied at Iowa University and Orange City.
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Gerald Stravei
Webster
Central
Sanborn
Dean Crawford
Towa City
Soul Studies
Tighpool
Erett Vande Voort
Crawford
University of Iowa High School
L. A. van Dyke
Phyllis Tlemendaal
Pella
Pella Christi
Pella Public
Lowa Universitariso University
Noerm Junior College
Orange City
Lincoln Street
Business Men Enjoyed Chicken Dinner at Pool Park
The Adult Farmers Night School held its annual chicken dinner Monday at Pool Park with at least 125 farmers and many merchants and professionals. After a cafeteria service of chicken and sides the group planned a future dinner with a top speaker. A Farmers vs Businessmen baseball game followed, ending in playful chaos as supporters cheered and the event closed with humor.
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Pool Park
Shelter House
Bob Klein
Chamber of Com? Mere
Softball doubleheader thrills crowd at Pool Park
Bill Stouty reports a large crowd saw the WHO Non Stars of Des Moines face ex-stars in a Pool Park doubleheader. The home team rallied with four runs in the fifth and three in the sixth to win 8 1. Hayes Williams led with two singles each, while McClelland and HL Dingeman hit a home run apiece. Other players included Herb Phambeek, known WELO announcer, who spoke to the crowd and introduced buyers.
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Bill Stouty
Des Moines
Pool Park
WELO
Herb Phambeek
Iowa
Herb
Phumbeek Wees
Thei
Ans
Molla
WHO
Bill Sheppard
Hayes
Williams
McClelland
AL Dingeman
Soft Ball Tourney Set With Three Games This Week
The Soft Ball Association will hold a tournament starting Thursday night August 25 with three games. Friday features one game and Saturday hosts the consolation and finals. Participants include Murphy's va GLO of Oskaloosa Ventine versus Knights of Columbus Ottumwa Percy versus WW Newton Merchants versus Morrell Packers Otumwa. Admission 60 cents per game. Large attendance urged for each matchup.
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Soft Ball Association
Murphy’s
Washington to Play Merchants Here August 31
The Washington softball team will meet the Merchants at the Pool grounds on August 31 at the usual time. The rain and postponement on Friday night canceled the earlier schedule. The Merchants are described as well recommended, though no details on their strength are provided.
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Washington
Merchants
Reasnor to host Merchants game at Pool Grounds
Reasnor will meet the Merchants here Thursday September 1 at the Pool Grounds. The game is a rescheduled matchup originally set for August 9. Reasnor has a strong team and fans are urged to attend as the ball season nears its close.
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Reasnor
Prairie City Defeats Merchants 2–0 in Home Victory
Prairie City and the Merchants met on August 16 with a large crowd watching. Prairie City scored twice after a misplay and an errant throw, aided by a first inning one-hit effort from Wajget who shut down the Merchants after. The game had few other scoring chances as Prairie City held control throughout.
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Pella Merchants
Prairie City All-Stars
Wajget
Prairie City
Temple Time to Be Broadcast by KXEL Waterloo
A gospel program titled Temple Time, originating in Grand Rapids Michigan, will be aired by Station KXEL Waterloo Iowa starting Sunday August 28. The 30 to 4 o clock afternoon broadcast will be carried via the American Broadcasting Co. network on 1640 kilocycles, with KXEL noted as a 60 000 watt clear channel station clearly heard in the area.
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Synod of
Chicago
Reformed Chuch of America
Temple
Grand Rapids
Ais
KXEL
Pella urged to give to Salvation Army appeal
The Salvation Army local service unit reports the community quota is far from met despite many answering the appeal. The committee urges Pella to exceed its quota, noting the global reach and humanitarian work of the Salvation Army begun after the war in Antr holland and among local kin. Pella residents have historically been generous, and the appeal expresses sincere appreciation.
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Salvation Army
Pelly
Antral Holland
Pella
Local Service Committee
Boy on Tricycle Finds Grand Ma’s House
Four year old Jimmie Fredette of Pocahontas started for grand ma's house on a tricycle. After finding the trip longer than expected he abandoned the bike, rode a Fort Dodge bus, and was later apprehended by Webster County authorities. Fort Dodge lies southeast of Pocahontas and Moville is due west of Pocahontas.
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Jimmie Fredette
Pocahontas
Grandma's House
Fort Dodge
Webster County
Grandma
Moville
Prairie City and Merchant duel in low scoring softball clash
Vander Linden struck out ten and allowed two hits as Prairie City edged Merchant 3 to 1. Merchant left runners on second and third with no outs but failed to push runs across. The game drew a solid crowd and featured strong pitching from Vander Linden and Bandstra.
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Vander Linden
Prairie City
Vajyrt
Bandstra
N. Vander Linden
D. Vander Linden
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Wyngarden
Leota Fogelsons
Arline Chatburn
Dena Ver Steeg
Mers
Lucida Boyen
Eva Mae van Mildred Som
Mmss
Jane Gosselin
John Greendyke
Norman Johansen
Home’ Ec
Theresa Nieburg
Stiones
Jean Wilkins
Merton Haynes
Phyllis Bloemendaal
Henrietta Ver Heul
Anne Tysseling
Fred J. Whal
Legion Hall
Country Club News
Eve
Klaas
Rudolph Ulrich
Bob
Martha Lautenbach
Earl Atkins
Anthony Tysseling
Carl Boat
Beth Ann Brom
Leo Sels
Judy Cook
Spencer Grand
Paul Farrer
Rudy Ulrich
Bob Kuyper
Russell van Zante
Cornie
Vanden Berg
J. E. Shultz
Dete
Art
Teddy
Ulrich
Marion Vanden Oever
Stuart Kuyper
Widow Ray
Don Toom
Gene Stienties
Peter Gee
Guass
J. M. Cook
Jack Bootsma
Marvin van Gorp
Vivian Wierather
Gerrit van Roekel
Florence Tysseling
Louise van Hemert
Doc
Marion Co
Church OF the Open Bible
Anderson
Otley, Leighton
Money Business
Central College
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RWR
Mor
Doni
D. Dingeman
Aalbers
HL Dingeman
Vander Schaff
Michler
Waterloo
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