Local notes detail long list of residents visiting, traveling, and family events
Chester Leu and family returned from Florida after two weeks with two of his brothers and sunburn. Miss Cunera Van Emmerik left for Denver and a Colorado Chapter event then to Greeley for a Pi Kappa Delta meeting. Maurice Birdsall earned a Master of Arts at Drake University and lives in Clarion. Pvt Harold Heyveld visited family at Camp Polk. Church leaflet noted Albert Engbers improving after pneumonia and Floyd Kamerik’s medical discharge. Many others, including Miss Joan Patrie, Rev Harold Klein, and Miss Arlyn Ver Ploeg, were mentioned with travels, attendances, and visits across Iowa and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Leu
Central College
Florida
Bowling Green
Ohio
Miss van Emmerik
Maurice Birdsall
Drake University
Des Moines
Birdsall
Clarion
Iowa
Harold Heyveld
Camp Polk
Walter Heyveld
Angus Field Day Draws Cattle Breeders Crowd
Field Day for Angus breeders features M F Grimes of the American Angus Association to present a type demonstration after a picnic noon. Other events include tattoo demonstration weight guessing and judging contests for adults 4 H and FFA members with cash prizes. Secretary Herbert Cline invites all interested in Angus cattle to attend and bring baskets and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Grimes
American Angus Association
Herbert Cline
County Association
Safety expert at plowing match events and demonstrations
Hamilton plans safety demonstrations and an afternoon program featuring a quiz discus. National Safety Council official to attend the Corn Belt Plowing Match for the first time, underscoring farm safety for spectators and competitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
National Safety Council
Central College Expands Facilities and Faculty
Central College plans a new gymnasium to open in September with capacity for sixty men and adaptable design for future needs. Several faculty shifts follow commencement, including Catherine Poppen as dean of women and German instructor, Mary Caulk guiding dormitories and dining, Gordon Ferndell teaching music, Lavern Miller in speech, Homer Johnson in education, C. E. Neffinger heading business, and Herbert Mentink teaching Greek. Resignations by Vernon Bobbitt and N W McGee leave posts in art and social science. Bobbitt to Albion College and McGee to North Central College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein
Main Street
Catherine Poppen
Mary Caulk
Poppen
Gordon Ferndell
Pella
Schnelker
Lavern M. Miller
Birdsall
Homer Johnson
Mason Olcott
Committee On Religious Tolerance
Federal Council of Churches
C. E. Neffinger
Herbert Mentink
Frederick Bosch
Vernon Bobbitt
N. W. McGee
Bobbitt
Albion College
Albion
Michigan
McGee
North Central College
Naperville
Ilinois
Eight year old Mary learns a tax lesson at the store
Mary, a bright eight year old, is entrusted with a diaper errand for a new baby. She buys the diapers with 60 cents, excluding sales tax. On paying, she is reminded by the clerk that tax must be added, highlighting a simple early lesson in shopping and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Directory of Public School Teaching Staff Names and Posts
A readable fragment lists teaching staff by name and department for public schools. It includes Lois Warnock Ki Web Leona Reuvers Marcia Siefkas Madeline Vriezelaar John Vander Ploeg Merna Spence Virginia McNabb Marcella O Mara Beulah Wright Dena Ver Steex Nellie Dikkenbury Margueritta Slobe and others with addresses and phone numbers for various Green and Black area buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Warnock
Ki Web
Lin
Leona Reuvers
Marcia Siefkas
Madeline Vriezelaar
Firs
John Vander Ploeg
Eng.Jr
Merna Spence
Soc
St-Jr
Print
Virginia McNabb
Marcella O'Mara
Beulah Wright
Dena Ver Steex
Nellie Dikkenbury
Eugene Andrew
Everett Vande Voort
Ames Firm Low Bidder on Peoria Bridge
Ben Cole and Son of Ames submitted the low bid of 68,668 dollars for a new bridge over trunk roads in Richland Township with grading of 1.07 miles on each side, while Central Construction Co. offered the low grade bid. Iowa State Highway Commission members opened bids on August 20 in Ames. county engineer Harry E. Han t noted formal approval from government is pending. Funding comes from federal and state sources. decision may take days. The project includes road relocation to straighten sharp turns near the North Chiquaqua River. the Warren Bridge age will be replaced by an 88 foot long, 22 foot wide span. Pella Construction Co. of Pella also bid 1,444 dollars for resurfacing Highway 137 between Eddyville and south of Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Cole & Son
Ames
Richland Township
Central Construction Co
Iowa State Highway Commission
Oskaloosa Herald
Harry E. Hant
Hansel
Indianola
Chiquaqua
Warren
Eddyville
Oskaloosa
Pella Construction Co
Pella
Mary Liggett Attends Colorado Music Clinic
Mrs. Mary Liggett returned from Colorado Springs where she attended a three week clinic for voice teachers at Colorado College led by Prof. John C. Wilcox. Over fifty teachers from twenty three states attended. The course featured material from G. Oscar Russell's laboratory research in vocal science. Mary Alyce Bennett, formerly of Central College, is continuing work with Dr. Wilcox and is in demand as a singer. She recently performed Bach cantata with chorus and a 28 piece orchestra at Colorado College chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Liggett
Colorado Springs
Colorado College
John C. Wilcox
G. Oscar Russell
Marion Oats Seed Drive Urges Saving For 1947
Iowa farmers are urged to save Marion oats for next spring’s seed, along with Clinton and Benton varieties, due to Helminthosporium disease hurting Tama Boone Control Wieland and Cedar yields. State agronomists hope enough seed remains to plant most Iowa oat acreage next year, and advise using Marion for seed rather than sale or feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Clinton
Benton
Boone
Control
Cedar
Iowa
Iowa State College
Oi Towa
Victoria
Penicillin Aid In Mastitis Control
Dairy farmers gain help from penicillin in battling mastitis, with Dr. R. Allen Packer of Iowa State College reporting rapid, notable improvements since 1943. The drug acts quickly in infected cows, but is not a universal cure and requires lab testing and repeated injections to maintain udder concentration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Allen Packer
Iowa State College
Packer
Iowa State
Department of Veterinary Hygiene
Delay wheat seeding until fly free date
Iowa State College entomologist Harold Gunderson reports Hessian fly infestation rose across the state due to not following simple wheat growing rules. He urges discoing stubble promptly, killing volunteer wheat, preparing a good seedbed, and delaying planting until the safe seeding date, set after peak fly emergence to protect both fields and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State
Towa
Gunderson
Evey
Moon Music Sparks Lake Mills Reflection
The Lake Mills Graphic evokes a memory of a lyric line about a little moonlight, prompting readers to recall a poetic moment tied to music and evening ambiance in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Mills
Mentink Praises Camp for Boys at Kiwanis Meeting
Past-President Herbert Mentink spoke on the challenge of a boys camp at a Kiwanis gathering. He discussed Phantom Lake Camp near Milwaukee, run by the YMA, detailing camp layout, activities, staff, and the four square life program centered on Luke 2 52. Mentink praised Herb's aptitude for working with boys and his approachable demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Herbert Mentink
Herb
Phantom Lake
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
YMA
Michigan
Minnesota
Dakotas
Illinois
Ymca of
Jesus
God
Marion County 4 H Beeves Win Big At Fair
Marion County 4 H members capture blue and red ribbons in livestock with Donald Van Haalen winning champion baby beef showman and third party awards among about 200 entrants. Keifer Hereford and Van Haalen’s 820 pound Angus lead lightweight class. county groups place in multiple divisions. total 4 H earnings reach 305 dollars as open judging continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Donald van Haalen
Pella
Elgin
Junior Christensen
Tracy
Don Van _ Haalen
Baby Reeves
Benny_ Brooks
Bena Brooks
Dwight Mathes
Angus
Don van Haalen
Lloyd Core
Carl Heaberlin
Phillip Proffitt
Eddie van Zante
Don van Haslen
Dan van Haalen
J. Eggers
A. Whitlatch
R. Whitlatch
R. Core
Richard Core
Whileohn S. Gosselink
Moonshine and Weddings Mentioned in Northwood Anchor
The Northwood Anchor quotes a proverb about moonshine and marriage, noting that “a little moonshine now and then will carry off the best of men.” The remark appears in a section of Chords and Discords reflecting local sayings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwood Anchor
State Fair Draws Plant Workers At Local Factory
Mur ray Grandin, the foreman in the machine shop, argues for more sleep while some girls seek inspiration or a vacation. Bert Vanderby of Hammond sells Rolscreen products. Marion Toom, Rosscreen plant superintendent, was his former partner. Arie Ver Heul becomes a grandfather after a weekend, and Marian Morrow leaves to study. Workers wrestle with idle dies and smooth operations as Lettie Durham joins a punch press crew. The State Fair looms as about 75 percent of staff plan to attend this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Grandin
Bert Vanderby
Hammond
Indiana
Vanderby Screen Company
Marion Toom
Rosscreen
Mr. Vanderby
Arie Ver Heul
Arie
Marian Morrow
Central College
Julia van Arkel
Irene Veldhuizen
Lettie Durham
Knoxville
Busy Summer Shifts Hit Rolzeveen Workforce
Catherine Rus assists in the office as departments lose workers with many girls returning to high school and university. Gladys Schuring receives a driving permit, triggering concerns about road safety during the next sixty days as learners practice behind the wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Rus
Rolzeveen
Gladys Schuring
Alley Oop Creator Visits Perry This Summer
Alley Oop author V. Mamlin plans a Perry visit this summer while Dallas County News at Adel features a specially drawn panel honoring his first managing editor Scott Snyder. Snyder, ex News publisher, aided Hamlin by providing copy paper to help him start drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. T. Mamlin
Chacter
Perry
Dallas County News
Adel
Scott Snyder
Snyder
the News
Hamlin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jdocals
Albert Engbers
Mercy Hospital
Osaloosa
Floyd Kamerik
Joan Patrie
Sheboygan
Orleath Vogelaar
Miss Patrie
Miss Vogelaar
Northwestern University
Evanston
Bill Frandt
Minneapolis
Rockport
Missouri
Harold H. Klein
College Point
Long Island
New York
T. H. Klein
Ed Plette
Lawrence Green
Laurens
Mr. Green
Laurens High
Arlyn Ver Ploeg
Elizabeth de Vries
Marcia Kuyper
Iowa City
Marcia
Bess Brooks
J. J. Tart
Mark Rillihan
R. A. Awtry
Herman
Cleveland
Clark Richardson
Carl Clark
Winifred and
Louise Gezel
Don Waechter
Mahaska Hospital
Wm. de Bruyn
Rosemary
Sioux City
de Bruyn
Miss Nelle Klein
Miss Klein
R. Bolt
Grand Rapids
Dick Sjaardema
Dick Sjanrdema
Daugh Alvina
Lester Gibbs
Mt. Union
William Howard
Helen Coyne
Ft. Dodge
H. H. Sadler
Anna Bee
Los Angeles
Calif
Eli Hollebrands
New Sharon
Jane Blood
Mt. Carmel, NL
Mary Elizabeth de Vries
N. van Maren
Wilbur van Dusseldorp
Norfolk
William van Dusseldorp
Ward Badger
Phoenix
Arizona
Geraldine
William Ramsell
Waterloo
Arthur den Adel
David, Wayne
Dennis Lee
Gary
Ind
Fred Bartlow
Ruth
Washington, Town
Mra
G. Vander Stoep
Dorothy
Janice
Linda
Pittsfield
A. C
Meyer Langerak
Canada
Jimi
Tow
Alfred Renaud
Henry Bruinekool
Ir. Bruinekool
West
Washington Street
Arie Klyn
Wellsburg
Richard Beving
Dirk
Annadale
L. D. Vander Linden
Worrell Hospital
Rochester
Russell Dyer
Marion County State Bank
Pella National Bank
Swimming Pool
Horse Show
Comittee
S. A. Kooyman
Henry Vriezelaar
Cornie van Rockel
Pelin
Broadway
East First
Columbus
Union
Franklin
West First
Main
West Third
Peoria Bridge
Mahaska County
Colorado
Moon Music
Mentink
Marion County Beeves
Monroe
Dorulli
Rexall
Hobart
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