Legion social affair eyed with entertainment plans
Newly elected Commander Clarence Van Niewaal led the August Legion Post meeting meeting wrapped in under an hour. The club discussed a first class entertainment night possibly featuring Radio Station WITO talent and a dinner by the Auxiliary. Halloween celebration with the Veterans of Foreign Wars was also planned, and inter post boxing exhibitions were proposed. Watermelon party capped the event as dues renewal pushed membership beyond last year’s 253.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Post
Clarence van Niewaal
Suce
WITO
Maurice Birdsall
Post
Birdsall
Central College
Veterans of Foreign Wars
V.F.W. Post
Legion
Mahaska youths shine at Iowa State Fair livestock show
Mahaska County 4-H members dominate prize list at the Iowa State Fair with senior Hereford steer Grand Champion bids, multiple baby beef winners, dairy and beef heifers placing high, and showmanship honors across 4-H clubs such as Monroe Livewires and Prairie Livestock Producers.
Chr Ref Young People Plan Labor Day Celebration
The Pelia League of the Christian Reformed Young People hosts Labor Day events starting at 10:00 a.m with a church softball tournament among League churches. Afternoon sports and contests follow. An evening 7:45 talk at Second Christian Reformed Church features Richard Postma of Grand Rapids as guest speaker. The event invites all young people to join in fellowship and fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second
Christian Reformed Church
Richard Postma
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Postma
Young Calvinist
American Federation of Young Men’s Societies
The
Christian Reformed Churches
Miss Greendyke To Be Soloist at Band Concert
Miss Virginia Greendyke will sing as soloist at the town band concert this Saturday evening in Garden Square. The program features Regatta March, Worrell National Shrine March, and more with vocal solo by Virginia Greendyke and pieces like The Teddy Bear's Picnic and Our National Anthem.
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Miss Greendyke
Garden Square
William Kirkpatrick
Virginia Greendyke
Wright Hearts of Oak
Overture
Verges
Brat
Ton
Yoder
Hildreth
Wayne King
Mareh
Richards
Marion County Rural Teachers To Meet Saturday
A meeting of all Marion County Rural Teachers is scheduled for Saturday August 30 1947 at 8 46 am in the Marion County Courtroom. Sylvia F Platts will issue instructions and teacher packs for the coming year. Speakers include Wayne Pos L E A Field Representative Mrs Genevieve Hoyt Drake University education instructor and author Genevieve Anderson known for Centerville and Peters Family readers for lower grades.
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Marion County
Mion County
Sylvia F. Platts
Wayne Pos
L.E.A
Genevieve Hoyt
Drake University
Laurel Boot Dies After Hernia Operation in New Jersey
Mrs. Nancy Boot of Pella mourns the death in Newark New Jersey on Monday of her son Laurel Boot age 40. He underwent hernia surgery but a blood clot caused fatal complications. He worked as an auditor for Aetna Insurance traveling the southern region and had recently married a New Jersey woman. Survived by mother sister Irene Gelmer Dybof Des Moines and brother Andrew Boot Minneapolis. Funeral and interment held in New Jersey.
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Nancy Boot
Pella
Laurel Boot
Newark
New Jersey
Aetna Insurance Company
South
Sustai
Andrew Boot
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Irene
Gelmer Dybof
Des Moines
Iowa
Taurel Boot
Christian High School to Open SEPT 2
Rev F M Huizenga announces Christian High School opens Tuesday September 2 at 9:00. New staff include John Kamp teaching civics economics world history and government. Phyllis Bloemendaal joins English and public speaking. Muyskens to teach math science and chemistry as new course coach. Bible Latin and Christian atmosphere featured as core.
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F. M. Huizenga
Christian High School
Seasion
Booy
John Kamp
Calvin College
Kamp
Phyllis Bloemendaal
Orange City
Town
Central High School
Grand Rapids
Michigan
John Muyskens
Baxter Christian School
Muyskens
Huizenga Wil
Our Christian High School
Huizenga
VA representative on vacation in city office Friday
William Nibbelink of the Veterans Administration spends one day weekly in the City Office but will be absent tomorrow August 29 due to vacation. He resumes his regular schedule next week Friday for consultation and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Administration
William Nibbelink
Correction on Credit for Waschter Tambor Yard Photo
A correction notes that last week credit for a Waschter Tambor Yard photo was wrongly given to photographer Bill Olcott. The error was unintentional and caused by a misprint.
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Waschter Tambor Yard
Bill Olcott
Bill
VFW Triumphs Over Murphy’s Jam Boree In Softball
In Tuesday night action the V.F.W. defeated Murphy’s Jam boree 6 to 3 as Dick Leydens’ squad tied the score in the fourth on a run produced by Ver Meer Brower Tibble and De Haan. Sents stole second and third and scored while Koopmans, Dingeman, and Toom added two more in the seventh to seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
Murphy
Vets
Dick Leydens
Ver Meer
Brower
Tibble
de Haan
Paul Sents
Sents
Koopmans
Dingeman
Don Toom
RHE VW
Murphy's Jamboree
Williams
de Ruiter
Imps
Eagles
Pella Imps
Oskaloosa Eagles
Osky
Bill Bennett
Buck Terlouw
de Jong
Gerrit Bundstra
Pella
Bennett
Marion Vander Linden
Bill
Vander Linden
B. Bandstra
Cornell
Berglund
Rotary club travels to the Rocky Mountains in travel film
Pella Rotarians attended a noon meeting at the Second Reformed Church parish hall where a travel movie escorted members through the western Rockies to Colorado Springs Pike's Peak Estes Park and Big Thompson Canyon. Six guests were present and six members paid penalties for absences. The club voted to move this week’s meeting to West Park for Mission Fest with assembly at 12 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Dykstra
Rock Island Railroad
Pella Rotarians
Second Reformed Church
Rockies
Colorado Springs
Pike's Peak
Estes Park
Big Thompson Canyon
West Park
Professor Koeiker to Tour with Albert Spaulding
Anthony Koeiker associate professor of piano at Central College on leave will accompany Albert Spaulding, world renowned concert violinist, on a winter tour. Spaulding has toured Europe and twenty two concerts are scheduled for the upcoming season in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Koeiker
Central College
Albert Spauling
Mr. Spaulding
Europe
United States
Mrs Dockendorff to Teach Lincoln Kindergarten
The Lincoln School Building kindergarten group will be led by Mrs M M Dockendorff this year. Classes will be morning only with staggered start for new students. Alphabet split reporting begins with A to M on Monday and Wednesday, N to Z on Tuesday and Thursday, assembly at noon Friday. Webster beginners under Miss Reuvers start Monday Sept 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
M. M. Dockendorff
Webster
Miss Reuvers
Goodwin Report Highlights Kiwanis Convention
Mort Goodwin spoke at the Pella Kiwanis meeting about the recent Kiwanis Convention in Chicago. The keynote was Peace Patriotism and Opportunity with delegates from many states. Dr. Charles W. Armstrong was elected Kiwanis International President, a Salisbury public health figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Goodwin
Pella
Goodwin
Chicago
Charles W. Armstrong
Salisbury
North Carolina
Kiwanis International
Armstrong
Virginia
California
Texas
Oklahoma
Mort
Los Angeles
Central College Artist Series seeks season subscriptions
The Central College Artist Series committee led by Gordon Farndell urges robust season ticket sales to secure top talent. Frederick Jagel Opera tenor visits November 13, Chicago Little Philharmonic Orchestra performs February 27, Mile Demessieux organ recital April 27, with negotiations for a fourth feature pending subscriber support.
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Central College
Gordon Farndell
Frederick Jagel
Metropolitan Opera
Chicago Little Philharmonic Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Mile
Jeane Demessieux
Marcel Dupre
Miss Demessieux
Pella
Vesper Musicals Begin on College Campus in Fall Series
Central College announces Sunday afternoon Vesper Musicals on alternate Sundays. The first concert on September 7 at 4 p m features Edith Sedrel LeCoca soprano and Gordon Farndell organist in Douwstra Chapel. Remaining dates include October 19 November 30 and December 14 with Handel Messiah as annual finale. Visiting organists include Troyle Carpenter and Dudley Warner Fitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College Music Department
Edith Sedrel LeCoca
Gordon Farndell
Douwstra
Troyle Carpenter
College
Dudley Warner Fitch
Centre Iowa
Ameri Guild of Organists
St. Paul's Church
Des Moines
General Rains End the Ruinous Drouth
Rain ended a six week drought bringing relief to farmers in Pella Knoxville and Tracy. Corn was ten days behind with 90 percent silked, forage prospects improved for beans and clover, pastures greener, though dry bluegrass still needs moisture. A poem celebrating rain accompanies the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Knoxville
Tracy
Gorn
Revival Services Begin September at Open Bible Church
Rev and Mrs Harry Strachan Scotland evangelists open an old fashioned revival at the Church of the Open Bible September 2. Nightly services at 7 30 p m with Mrs Strachan assisting musically featuring electric vibra harp and trombone. Sacred sermons will address prophetic subjects on Sundays. All Pella residents invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Open Bible
Harry Strachan
Scotland
Strachan
College season tickets appeal for community support
The college seeks community backing to reach 250 season tickets, with room for 260 holders including faculty and students. A full subscription enables a strong talent lineup for Pella. Individuals are urged to pledge or send a $3.60 check for 8 dollar tickets plus tax to the college business office, with reserved seats to be assigned within three weeks.
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Pella
Chamber of Commerce General Meeting Friday September 5
The Chamber of Commerce calls a general meeting for Friday evening September 5 at Legion Hall. A pre meeting luncheon at 6 10 will cost about 50 cents per plate, followed by a business session with reports and opportunities for new business. Members are urged to attend and bring ideas to plan fall activities.
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Chamber of Commerce
Huncheon
Legion Hall
Ralph Ver Meer
Nick Vander Ploeg
Bokhovens in The Netherlands enjoy Dutch visit
Mr and Mrs H W Bokhoven of Pella wear Dutch costumes in Amsterdam with Mrs Bokhoven’s sister and husband. They left July 11 by plane from New York and report a wonderful time. Food is improving but clothing remains scarce. The children were surprised when the parents called from The Netherlands to check in from Pella. Their stay is indefinite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Bokhoven
Pella
Unique Plowing Contest Planned For Mahaska Co
Mahaska County 4-1 clubs plan a tractor plowing and efficiency contest at Oskaloosa Sept 20. Dale Hall of Iowa State College will assist County Extension Director L A Parker. Each club will enter a tractor with its own plowman crew. Fuel tanks will be disconnected and one gallon auxiliary tanks used. Plowmen will set back furrows and plow for distance and quality with limited fuel. Judging will consider ground area and plowing quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
Dale Hall
Iowa State College Agricultural Engineer
L. A. Parker
Grasshoppers Heavy in Parts of the County
Grasshopper populations are high in parts of the county causing concern among farmers. When counts rise from 20 to 60 per square yard, spreading poison bran may be effective. A recommended mix uses 100 pounds wet bran, 6 pounds Paris Green, sodium fluosilicate or white arsenic, and 10 gallons water, spread at 20 pounds per acre.
Pella Stars Recalled for Early ISU Drills
Ray Klootwyk and Tom Grundman, former Pella football standouts, invited to early drills at Iowa State by Coach Abe Stuber. Practice begins Aug 80 for press day, drills start Sept 1. Klootwyk, 1942 Pella graduate, earned six letters and captained teams. Grundman, 1942 graduate, earned seven letters and captained football.
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Ames
Iowa
Pella
Ray Klootwyk
Tom Grundman
Iowa State
Abe Stuber
Klootwyk
John Klootwyk
Washington Street
Pella High School
Ray Stone
Grundman
Ralph Grundman
Totter
Towa
Tate
Marion County Club Exhibits Highlight State Fair Wins
At the State Fair, Orvin Kennedy of Knoxville won champion purebred Hereford heifer in the 4 H division, first time exhibitor Kennedy received a Hereford heifer calf for champion. Local 4-H members earned multiple ribbons across beef classes, with detailed placings in Angus, Shorthorn, Hereford groups and baby beef categories. Swine and other livestock exhibitors also scored, including Marvin Dieleman and John Van Zomeren with top market placements and multiple blue ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska County
Priscilla Gay
Monroe Livewires
Priscilla
Lawrence Gay
Mourve Livewires
Mervin Smith
Lm, & G. Club
Fred Earl Sumner
White Oak
Orvin Kennedy
Knoxville
Kennedy
Marion County
Marion Co
Marvin Dieleman
Pella
Reuvena
John van Zomeren
van Zomeren
Donald Frost
Pleasantville
Elfer
Inclu Angus
Marion Mart
Tom Havener
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Mahaska
Rosemary Barnes
Deryl Denney
Clarence Gay, Jr
Jerry Wimer
Prairie Livestock Producers
Carleton Meinders
Adams 4-H
Black Oak & Scott
Edward Hasselman
Reifer
Hesselman
Dalry
Ernest Thomas
Pelia League of the Christian Reformed Young
Marion County Rural Teachers
N. J. Hospital
Vet’s Bureau
Kenneth Vander Linden
Rocky Mountain
Prof
A. Koeiker
Albert Spaulding
Cent
Drouth
Grace Noll Crowell
Open Bible Church
Bokhovens
Netherlands
Mahaska Co
Marion CO. Club
Angus
Don van Haalen
Hugh Whit- Intech
Richard Core
Henry Bensink
Gene Stevenson
Howard Clark
Charles Feigins
Bob Conway
Arlan Dop
Marjorie Bensink
Charles Eggers
Charl Eggers
Raymond Mote
Donald Hiemstra
Ronald Core
Annabel Whitlatch
Richard Whitlatch
Paul Feagins
Geo. Schnicker
Baby Reeves
Benny Brooks
Robert Rees
Carrol Taylor
Richard Schnicker
Dwight Mathes
Harry Dop
Richard Hendrix
Robert Brooks
Robert van Zee
Hereford
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