Christmas in Kobe College Letter from Japan
Thanksgiving spirit and Christmas hopes from F Belle Bogard in Hyogo prefecture Japan. She notes student activities a Messiah with Kansai Symphony Orchestra rehearsals and a rising gospel reach via groups in Japan. Mention of Crown Prince engagement TV coverage and Japan’s festive craze hoolah hoop. Hope to visit the States before Christmas 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kon Kobe College
Japan
Cary
Miss Toyoda
Northwestern University
Dave Larson
Kansai Symphony Orchestra
Doshisha University
Kansai Gakuin Glee Club
Dr. of
St 'S University of Yo
Kagawa
Kobe College
States
Pacific
F. Belle Bogard
Hyogo-ken
Aerial View of Big Rock Timber Rock Gift to City
The park with oak and hickory covered hills becomes city property as a gift from Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Kuyper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Kuyper
Farm Bureau President Named To National Post
Howard Hill of Minburn was elected to the Board of Directors of the American Farm Bureau Federation at the 40th annual meeting in Boston. Hill, former Iowa Farm Bureau Federation president since 1947, was nominated by Wayne Keith of Burt and unanimously chosen. He serves on the State 4 H Club Foundation board, chairs the AFBF Livestock Committee, and sits on the USDA Humane Slaughter Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. Howard Hill
Town Farm Bureau Federation
American Farm Bureau Federation
Boston
Hill
Minburn
Wayne Keith
Burt
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
State 4-H Club Foundation
USDA
Humane Slaughter Committee
Five New Extension Council Members Take Office Jan. 1
Five new Extension Council members were elected at township meetings and will begin two year terms January 1. Gerald Viers Swan Township Harold Horsman Pleasant Grove Township William Dennison Washington Township Ernie Simplson Red Rock Township Russell Crozier Knoxville Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Council
Gerald Viers
Swan Township
Harold Horsman
Pleasant Grove
William Dennison
Washington Township
Ernie Simplson
Red Rock
Russell Crozier
Knoxville Township
L. C. Shivvers
Franklin
James Harrington
Clay Township
Wendell Kubli
Liberty Township
Harold Ver Meer
Lake Prairie
John Vinelaar
Summit
Dick de Haas
Pty
C. O. Chamberlain
Dallas
Paul Smith
Indiana
Don Rees
Union
Wilbur Crosby
Polk
Inter Com Installed For Timmy Dykstra
A home intercommunications set was installed for Timmy Dykstra of Monroe after rheumatic fever sidelined him from fourth grade classes. The direct line links Timmy’s home to his classroom, letting him participate in discussions. The Kiwanis club funded the system in cooperation with the school and Monroe Telephone Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmy Dykstra
Herbert Dykstra
Monroe
Timmy
Monroe Kiwanis Club
Monroe Telephone Company
Fire damages trailer with thousands of eggs
Nearly 5,000 cases of eggs were ruined when a truck trailer loaded with them caught fire near Hopkins. Two tires blew, the driver left for help, and on his return the trailer was engulfed. Damage was estimated at 11000 dollars.
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Hopkinto
Bhugias of India Tie School Attendance to Hockey Time
Among the Bhugias of India parents must attend school to make up time when their children play hockey. The note highlights a community policy linking parental participation in education to youth sports scheduling.
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India
Kuyper Donates 83 Acre Park to City of Pella
P. H. Kuyper donates 83 acre park to Pella with a quit claim deed for 88 acres of Big Rock timber northwest of the city. The land will be kept in its natural state and used as a recreation area for residents, with council discretion over regulations. The gift follows Mrs. Anna Roorda’s wishes to preserve the timber and allows future changes if needed.
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Oakwood Cemetery
Sunset View
Pella
P. H. Kuyper
Big Rock
P. H. Kuy
Kuyper
Anna Roorda
Plans for Pella park include paths shelters and lake
The plan outlines foot and bridle paths rustic recreation houses and possibly modern rest rooms for the new park. A suggested artificial lake may be added. A large granite rock landmark gives the timber its name. The council unanimously approved a deed providing space in the northeast corner for a future city sewage disposal plant.
Trouble-free Gas Refrigerators Feature Modern Design
Modern gas refrigerators boast trouble-free operation with no motors or moving parts to wear or break, avoiding belts, valves and compressors that commonly fail in other systems.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Voice of
Belle Bogard
U. S
Leydens Auto Sales
Reuben and
Clarence
Perous
Tysseling & de Wild
Farm Bureau
National Post
Inter
Chiis
Veenstra
Norm
Ron
Fred
Bably
Pella’s Park Commission
Seabarth
RUS Auto Service
Leonard
Germ
Pete
Jake
Charlie
van Zee
Clarence & Lester
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