Local families carry on summer visits across states and cities
A sprawling note of regional travel and kinfolk visits details Johan Anik e ho ven and Abe Nannikhoven families touring Canada for two weeks. It mentions Tone Anikehoven and Marinus Penney visiting Kalamazoo and various relatives in the Hage area, plus medical trips for Herman TP and Eddie De Tong in Rochester Minnesota. Several Iowa crews host or join kin, including Mishlers near Mr. Mes HD and Schippers in Mahaska County, with updates on Bible conferences, hospital stays, births, and relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board
Herman TP
Tanke Cleveland
Knoxville
Youth Conference Draws Iowa Falls Students and Leaders
A large youth conference gathers at Iowa Falls with Polly and the unite at Tea Balls. Leaders include pastor Kébwand Tanis of the L and Reformed Church directing, G Alberts as Dean of Men, Harriet Hewinkveld as Dean of Women, and Rev William Everts as Registrar. Faculty span ministers from Ackley to Greenleafton with Meary and Mentink presenting. Locals from Pella and Leighton listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Kébwand Tanis
Land Reformed Church
G. Alberts
Leighton
Harriet
William Rosenberg
Prairie City
Margaret Gibbon
India
Mina Baker
Central College
Pella
Henry Poppen
Ackley
Lester Muller
Otley
Edward Jurgens
Wellsburg
Ellsworth Dykstra
Oskaloosa
Peter Koelmen
August Koopman
Aplington
William Kolenbrander
Greenleafton
Minnesota
Ralph Ten Clay
China
Calvin Meary
Reformed Church
Herbert Mentink
Capper's Farmer shows G Ver Ploeg hog raising method
Gradus Ver Ploeg of Pella Iowa brands his broad sows with numbered stamps. The system lets him identify sows that wander, prevents bigger pigs from pushing smaller ones, and aids farrowing conducted in February and March. Meat bulbs hang from pen ceilings to keep piglets warm.
Pella High School Basketball Schedule 1948 49
The note lists the Little Dutch basketball games for the 1948 49 season with venue indicators. Key dates include November 24 Montezuma December 2 Albia December 10 Chariton December 14 Oskaloosa December 17 Des Moines Tech January 7 Indianola January 14 Knoxville January 21 Marion County Tournament January 29 Lincoln Des Moines February 2 Alg February 8 Indianola February 11 Winterset February 16 Valley West Des Moines February 18 Knoxville February 25 Sectionals begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
PHLS
Ethall
Pella High School
Montezuma
Albia
Chariton
Oskaloosa
Des Moines Tech
Indianola
Knoxville
Marion’ County
Lincoln
D. M
Winterset
Valley
West D. M
4-H at the Fair Motion Picture Planned at Iowa State Fair
A film titled 4-H at the Fair will be shot on the Iowa State Fair grounds in Des Moines from August 27 to September 3. It will feature 4-H members in stock judging, musical programs, style shows, demonstrations and exhibits. The film, directed by William F. Crouch and sponsored by the Iowa Ford Tractor Company, will be released free to 4-H clubs statewide for showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Fair
Iowa Ford Tractor Company
William F. Crouch
Screen Director's Guild
New York
Hollywood
Ford Tractor
Fair Grounds
College year preparations brighten campus facilities
The campus is undergoing extensive improvements including refinished public address system a gift from the class of 1948 installed for events, ready tennis courts convertible for ice skating on Kuyper Field, Graham Hall and Jordan Hall interiors painted, Douwstra Chapel and Central Hall trimmed, Centrailer trailers repainted, library cleaned and repairs completed. Faculty and students are welcomed from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New York
Alabama
North Dakota
Des Moines River flood control plan evolves with Red Rock site
Engineers outline a plan combining a reservoir near Des Moines with local protection works and a potential upper Des Moines River reservoir near Saylorville. Upstream protection for Des Moines is under study, with final decisions needing Office approval, Congress authorization, and funding. A Raccoon River storage option appears infeasible, while overall protection hinges on Congress and engineer approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Teed Rock
Howell
Des Moines River
Rock Island
Raccoon River
Des Es Moines
Chief of Engineers
Congress
Red Rock
Obituary for Arie Shaffer of Pella Iowa 84
Arie Shaffer 84 born August 15 1864 near Pella Iowa died August 18 1948 at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa. He farmed near Tracy Iowa retired to Pella four years ago lived with niece Mrs. Sam Sedrel. Survived by brother John Shaffer and several nieces and nephews. Funeral August 20 at 1 30 p.m. from Van Dyk Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie Shaffer
Pella
Iowa
John
Jane (van Helden) Shafer
Shaffer
Tracy
Sam Se
Condolence Note for Deceased Brother Alfer
The Rev William G Wine aptis thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and after the passing of our dear brother Alfer Dounele. Grateful for expressions of sympathy and flowers from John Shafer, Nieces and Nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dounele
Alfer
Lus
Howers
John Shafer
Planning Show of Local Art Works Here In October
A planning show for local art within a nine mile radius of Vella invites advanced amateurs residents and professionals to enter. Oils water color pastels crayons gouache accepted. Three prizes awarded on sincerity subject matter harmony of color and composition. Entries accepted during the third week in October with exhibits at Central College in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vella
Central College
Chronicle
Last Home Game For Pella Merchants at Home
The Pella Merchants close their home season on Wednesday night September 1 hosting Washington. Washington brings a strong team after a prior season win for Pella 6 4 on their field. Fans urged to attend and cheer the team for a fine season showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Merchants
Washington
Merchants
Central College Faculty Workshop Opens September 7
The Central College Faculty Workshop begins Tuesday September 7 in Cer hall for a two day pre registration session. Dr Ruth Eckert from the University of Minnesota will discuss problems and evaluation of higher education. Dinner that evening at Graham Hall din room for faculty and spouses. New members will be introduced to campus traditions and integrated into the school’s Christian unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Ceril Hall
Ruth Eckert
University of Minnesota
Farall
GT. van der Lugt
Graham Hall
Central
High School Registration Schedule Changes for Band Rehearsals
The schedule extends the noon hour to accommodate Mr Whalleys band rehearsals and shifts dismissal to 11 45. Morning band rehearsals in grades remain unchanged while high school buses may arrive after 8 30. Bus routes Otley Leighton detail a Monday morning schedule including Leighton Airport Pleasant Grove Black Oak Scott Center Leighton Centennial Meade School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whalley
Otley
Leighton
Leighton Route
Pleasant Grove
Black Oak Scott Center
Leighton Centennial Meade School
Otley Route Roll School Entwin Ploeg Cor Uethel Neighborhood
Schedule notes reference Ridwes School Whitebreast Otley and Liberty School corners on High way 163 near Box Paul Roorda La Pella. Trial schedule may change. please flag bus groups running Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otley
Entwin
No Tires Mistaken Delivery Near Des Moines Incident
A Des Moines driver misrouted a load to the wrong semi-trailer, discovering an empty trailer and a damaged tire situation described as a doughnut mishap. The event involved incorrect hookups and an unexpected empty state upon arrival. Further details remain unclear from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Robb of LeMars Loses Harvest Field Equipment
A year ago Robb of LeMars misplaced a field during harvest. The harvester was dismantled for repairs when its inner works were found. the case had disappeared but the works remain usable. A note warns no happiness is immune to alcohol, revealing a cautionary backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robb
LeMars
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Johan Anikehoven
Abe Nannikhoven
Henry Lee
Canada
Johan
Tone
Marinus Penney
Henry van Dalen
Kalamazoo
Anth Hankesteger
The
Hage
Mand, Wank
Karl Holm
Hamilton
Joyce Sadler
Walker Sadler
Methodist Hospital
Donald Thomas
Mahaska Hospital
Bertha Vander Waal
Oakland
Aughter
Jos, Ruth
Kristine van Arsel
van Arselv
South San
Victor Pale Kinane Hake
Wikean Klaaren
Sare
Theyannie Sheppard
Sean” Vas
Parson” Senta
David Prins
Don van W3x
Harold Veenstra
Carol Ann
Jennie A. Vande Voort
Leland Bachman
Onawa
Bachman
Fna Reyer
Bachmans
Monona County
Gray
Towa
University of Iowa
Jacob Brom
Dan
Albert de Joode
South Carolin
Versteegh
New Sharon
Carrie Renaud
Ray Hagen
Fred Smith
Rolfe, Te
Albert de Joorle
Oskaloosa Street
Shinn’s Hatchery
Rosscreen and Canning Factory
Henry Blom
J.T. van Zante
Elbert van Maanen
Tee
Iowa Falls
Peggy Kuyper
Marilyn
Elliot Tanis
Dale Jarman
Spencer Grond
Elizabeth
Mary Kempkes
Marilla Vander Meulen
Bonnie Thomassen
Judy Allen
Donald van Hemert
Wayne van Gorp
Connie den Hartog
John Vroom
Robert Vander Schel
Mary Alice
Joyce Buwalda
Jan~ice
Bonnie and
Darlene van Zomeren
Willis van Haaften
Hetty den Hartog
Eleanor Masselman
Capper
G. Ver Ploeg
District Court of
Louis Vander Streek
HatEy PG
Herman Vander Streek
L. Vander Streek
William G. Wineaptis
College
H. S. Registration
Pleasant Valley
RAND
Wormhoudt Furniture Store
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