Pella community groups host holiday gatherings and showers
Society notes recall a busy sequence of events at The Oaks near Pella with the Pella Teachers Club and VFW Auxiliary Christmas party, a Prairie City shower for Margery Klyn, a bridal shower for Betty Joan Rempe, a Birthday Club Christmas dinner at a hotel, and numerous attendees from Otley Monroe and Prairie City communities. Diverse social events included dinners, gift exchanges, and visits among dozens of local residents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Oaks
Earl Black
Skunk River
Pella
Teachers’ Club
Keith Emmert
Theressa Nieburg
Lois Sayler
Fred Whalley
Jim Ruthven
Margery Klyn
Otley
Jacob Sneller Sr
Prairie City
Gerrit J. Sneller
Rick Hulleman
Joan
Ronald
Marion Hulleman
Harold
Betty Joan Rempe
Florence van Maanen
Florence
Marcia van Maanen
Marcia Walster
la Velma Vander Linden
Thelma Grandia
Gertrude van Zee
Mildred Hoek
Sema
Janice van Zomeren
Mary Frances Brower
Betty van Zee
Ellen Jane de Cook
Bonnie van Zomeren
Dorothy Blom
Margie van Zee
Charlotta van Maanen
Frances Heslinga
Eunice Rempe
Joy Denburger
Clarice Roozeboom
H.M. Rempe
Fred van Maanen
Wm. van Maanen
Jennie Vander Kieft
Wilma Lankelma
Grace Forbes
Nellie van Roekel
Mary Ella Ray
Jean Nelson
Eva Grootveld
Elsie In’'t Veld
Bess van Zante
Thelma van Hemert
Sara Elyn
Harriette Bean
Bernice van Zee
Driver Education Lag in Iowa High Schools Grows
Iowa's driver education program lags with 256 schools offering behind the wheel training, a 32 percent gain versus a 45 percent national rise. State safety officials urge immediate expansion for second semester amid rising teen crash involvement and uncertain car availability due to the national emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Department of Public Safety
Frank Ulish
Ulish
Iowa State College
Towa State Teachers College
Good Home Necessary For Good School Work
A teacher argues that strong home reading affects student learning. Children with reading adults at home and rich family bookshelves read more, converse about history and science, and engage in class discussions. Encouragement to tinker builds habits of work and knowledge.
Outdoor school ideas in summer trips and family activities
The text urges enriching a child’s education through outdoor experiences at home and on trips. It notes parents guiding out-of-school activities boost interest in school programs, highlights summer trips, picnics, bird and plant watching, and suggests outward experiences return to classroom discussions. Iowa Child Welfare Research Station, State University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
State University of Iowa
Clothing misfortune from corn picker traps man
Theron Frank of near Indianola was stripped of his clothes when a corn picker caught him. He sustained numerous wounds requiring 50 stitches to close. Local incident reported with factual, non-graphic wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theron Frank
Indianola
Autumn Wedding at Third Reformed Church in Oskaloosa
Nancy Elaine Kuiper and Howard H. Brummel wed in a candle light ceremony at the Third Reformed Church in Oskaloosa with Rev. J. C. Van Wyk officiating. Bride's family from Pella hosted a yellow blue white reception for 125 guests. Groom's father ill. couple plans to farm near Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
Nancy Elaine Kuiper
Gradus Kuiper
Pella
Route 2
Howard H. Brummel
Henry Brummel
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Palma
J. C. van Wyk
Central Reformed Church of
Bertha Rozendaal
Shirley Menninga
Shirley
Violet Ruth Kuiper
Marcia Alyce Kuiper
Harris Lee Kuiper
Loren de Zwarte
Harvey
Jimmy Brummel
Arthur Kuiper
Henry de Cook
Betty Barnard
Alvin Goemaat
Dale van Wyk
Brummel
Fox steals pheasant then is shot by hunter
Lowell Dempster near LeMars shot a pheasant when a fox dashed in and grabbed the bird trying to run away with it. The fox failed to retrieve the bird and was shot by Dempster as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Dempster
Near LeMars
Mr. Dempster
Housewives Find Tri-Purpose Pans Are Very Useful
Housewives learn tri purpose pans save time and energy by storing in the refrigerator and then cooking and serving. Mrs Mildred Bell advises using right sized square or rectangular pans and protective foils. Metal pans withstand rapid temp changes while glassware requires caution to avoid cracking.
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Mildred Bell
Water system checks for automatic washers
This farm advisory notes that choosing an automatic washer depends on a home water system with year round soft hot and cold water and adequate pressure. Verify washer manufacturer pressure recommendations at the intake and ensure sufficient pressure and water for continuous operation any time of day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Shank
Towa State College
Washer Water Use and Care Tips From Miss Shank
Ask your dealer about water use per wash cycle. For best results with this automatic washer, connect a water heater and softener ahead of hot and cold supplies. Keep intake water at 150 degrees F. Follow machine instructions for loads, sorting, pre treating heavy soils, and detergent type.
Soldier address for Ret. Henry J. Van Hall
Retired U S Army private Henry J Van Hall is listed with unit 67th Medical Trk, Hood Texas. The notice provides his address as Hood, Texas, and marks him as a former service member. Further details appear in the abbreviated roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. van Hall
U.S
Bo. Hood
Tex
Also Mentioned on This Page
BLACK
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Pella V
Judy
Carrie Hulleman
Jake Sneller Jr
Sandra Ann
Monroe
Henry Sneller
Linda Mae
Alvin
Rick Sneller
Jerald Lee
Darlene
Melvin Ray
Caren Rae
Henry Verwers
Clifford
Joy Vonk
Arthur Sneller
Autumn
Kuiper—Brummel
FOX
Christ
Yours
Vera’s Beauty
Miss Shank
Co-Operative Garden
Pella, Iowa
Penney
New
Rayons & Cottons
Av Penney
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