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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1954

Page

5

Clinic to Be Held Here January 6

County livestock groups host two county health clinics on January 6 in Knoxville and Pella. Iowa State extension expert will lead discussions with local leaders guiding the sessions. Talks focus on preventing livestock sicknesses, reducing costly farm losses, and sanitary measures to curb infection on farms.

Pegeagh County Knoxville Pella Lee Exter Aon Iowa State Ge Te Keagvle

January plans loom in Public High and Central College basketball

January schedules promise a busy month for Public High, Central College, and Christian High as county tournaments shape bookings. Pella High lists 23 games, the college 6, and Christian High at least a dozen, with FFA and Pella junior high also committing to multiple dates.

King Public High Central Colid Christian High Pella High College 6 Christian High FFA Pella Junior High Little Dutch Valley Knoxville Knoxvilleanthey Albia Bussey Ere Anuary Bloomfield Merion County Pella Pleasantville Marion County County Emma

Stores to Close for New Year's Eve Holiday

Local shops announce brief closures for the New Year holiday weekend. Several outlets will close Friday ahead of the holiday, urging customers to plan ahead for shopping and renewals.

Wen Tomor Tan Mortain

School Board Sets Morning Attendance Rules

The Webster and Lincoln grade schools will admit students before 8:15 a.m for those arriving early, as part of a new ruling issued by the Board of Education. This change applies to morning hours and outlines allowances for early arrival.

Hhe Board of’ Education Webster Lincoln

Marion County ASC report on corn deliveries and resealing

Marion County ASC committee outlines total year-end corn deliveries and resealing plan. Farmers may keep corn for another year to earn 15 cents per bushel storage payment and maintain access for sale or redemption. The report notes historical delivery figures and pending loan-period outcomes from the government program.

Marion County ASC Marvil Li Hebucks Lei Jack Yalta Rede ° Mgtion County

Dutchmen Defense Sways Iowa Standings and Key Players

The Dutchmen hold the best defensive record in Iowa, led by balanced scorers Arnold Ver Hoef and Gus Youngberg. Center Bob Vanderlinden struggles with stomach trouble but may return at peak. captain Dale Bush shoots 88 percent at the line. Central's defense and efficient shooting pace the team at 74.5 points per game while limiting opponents to 60.2. Central has a 5-1 mark with wins over Hope, Friends, Upper Town, and Penn.

Uniter Butch Will Arnold Ver Hoef Sioux Gus Youngberg New Sharon Bob Vanderlinden Troy Dale Bush Morrison Ilinois Bush Vic Manassier Washington Central

Policy change limits access to grounds this morning

The Board states restrictions will be eased by this time, allowing some attendees on the grounds. The policy update, presented this morning, outlines conditions under which entry will be allowed while maintaining oversight and safety.

Ap- Pliss Isa

Subscriptions Rate Notice for The Chronicle

A fragmented notice advises renewing subscription at the old rate of 3.50 in Iowa or 4.00 elsewhere. It warns mail must be sent before January 1 to avoid delays and maintain the lower rate.

The Chronicle Iowa

Community polio relief drive raises funds in Pella area

In a county campaign two weeks past, total contributions reached 1217.12 with about 25.00 from outside areas and 1192.12 from Pella city. Funds support hospital bills for polio families and research via the National Foundation. local claims approved amount to 5359.24 for 1954. Marion County State Bank and The Pella Chronicle aided the effort with publicity and processing.

Pella Wie Knoxville Pella National Bank National Foundation Marion Marion County State Bank Pella Chronicle George Ver Steeg

Old Year’s Party for Pella youths Friday night

All young people of Pella and nearby churches are invited to a New Year’s Eve party at the Pella First Reformed Church social hall on Friday December 81 1964 starting at 9 pm with tunes and activities. A Watch Hour with song and prayer follows at 11:30 in the Chapel as New Year’s dawns.

Pella First Reformed Church

Lamoni Refuses $110,000 Water Works Extension Plan

Lamoni council rejects proposed bond plan to extend and reconstruct water works, citing cost concerns and long-term financial impact. The decision halts approval of a project to upgrade infrastructure and expand service coverage, delaying improvements previously projected for the system.

Lamoni

Panthers Toppled Knoxville Panthers in Loop Clash

Knox ville Panthers toppled the Pella High Little Dutch 50 to 39 in Knoxville. Knoxville pulled away in the second quarter with a fast break and rebounding to claim a 23-15 halftime lead as Richard Bailey poured in 20 points and helped secure the win.

Panthers Little Dutch Tom Boat Pella High Knoxville Panthers Pella Boys Knoxville Pella Panther Herb Blom Knoxville Sone de Richard Bailey Boot

Substantial Gains in Rosscreen Co Sales and Production

Rosscreen Co posts substantial gains in sales and production for 1954 amid factory efficiency, new products, and growth projections. President Kuyper reports higher sales, new folding doors and multi purpose windows driving demand, and completion of a new warehouse with plant expansion planned. Awards distributed to long-serving staff cap a festive year end.

Rosscreen Co Kuyper Rosscresby Gence Roya Ty H. Stuart Kuyper

Guest speaker to appear at Sunday service

A Methodist or Protestant church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning service at 10 a.m. Reverend Connie Muyskens will be the guest speaker. The regular common service is designated for 6:30 p.m. with B Y F. There will be no evening service.

George J. Pinches The Bible School Jaws Connie Muyskens

Church Events At Open Bible Gather For Watch Night

The Church of the Open Bible at 895 Washington Street lists services and events including fellowship at Legion Hall on Friday, Watch Night communion at the church, Sunday School for all ages, morning worship, Overcomer's youth service, evening evangelistic Jews, and midweek prayer and praise.

E. H. Tanis Washington Street Doreas Legion Hall

Preaching at Amsterdam school house near Pella schedule

Rev. L. Van Dellen leads services at the Amsterdam school house four miles west of Pella every second and last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The notices specify regular monthly preaching sessions conducted by the pastor.

Amsterdam School House Pella L. van Dellen

Catholic Church Mass Scheduled Each Sunday at 9

A Catholic church announces regular Sunday Mass at 9:00 in the morning, inviting parishioners and visitors to attend. The notice emphasizes the weekly service schedule without additional events or details.

Farmers Union Coop To Award Steer for 4 H FFA Projects

The Farmers Union Cooperatives will award a 600 pound steer to a 4 H or FFA project member in 1955. Eligible boys and girls must register at the downtown Pelle Office by January 15, with registration closing January 18. A drawing at 2 p.m. will select the winner from all registered participants.

Cell Association Rain Farmers’ Union Coopera- Mark Pelleing FFA

Pella State U Weather Bureau Report Summary

Pella State University Weather Bureau observation by E. C. Beaning records a total of .64 inches, note attributed to observer.

Pella State U. S. Weather Bureau E. C. Beaning

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