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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1951
Page
10
The Webster School faculty hosted a gathering for student teachers with readings and book discussions. Invitations and comments on new titles featured Mrs Vander Linden and Mrs Eldon Ray.
The Mahaska 4-H Club met at van Wyhe home with Max Exner to lead a mu training school in Oskaloosa on Feb 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nearly 9 members and adults involved in 4-H 11 and adult music programs attended plus 4-H leaders. Also notes on American Legion Hall events and recent 4-H and Eastern Star activities, including anniversaries, talks, and a Vic tory Strivers meeting with eight attendees.
On Saturday Jan 27 neighbors gathered at Mr Mrs John De Wild to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Dykstra and relatives moving to other farms. Refreshments were provided by neighbors and the evening featured seating and games with many attendees listed. The club plans a meeting on Wednesday February 7 at Mrs PL Dykstras home 934 North Broadway.
The Pleasant Grove Sunshine Club met January 28 at Township Hall Leighton with 58 present for a cooperative supper. Guests included families of Arvin Goemaat, dake Spoelstram, and Tan Vander Linden moving from the district. A poetry piece by Dan and Mrs Vander Linden closed the event. Chapter AK of TTT to meet February 7 at 2:30 at Esther Boat's home.
Extension horticulturist Ed Cott advises pruning fruit trees during dormancy or in spring after warm weather begins. For small fruits like grapes and raspberries pruning in winter risks cold damage. prune those in spring to protect growth and fruiting wood.
Miss Leona Langstraat and Harold De Vries wed in a November 24 1950 double ring ceremony at the Protestant Reformed Church in Oskaloosa Iowa. The service featured organ preludes, a scripture theme, and solos by James Kok. The bridal party wore yellow lavender gowns and the couple now reside on a farm near Taintor Iowa.
Infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Be Flilekema born January 28 1951 at Mahaska Hospital Talosa Iowa died shortly after. Graveside service conducted January 29 1951 by the Rev KM Panis. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
A home furnishings expert outlines basic styles seen in showrooms. Early American rough hewn pieces contrast with 18th century and Victorian ornate forms, while French provincial and 19th century mahogany and satinwood designs blend with conservative homes.
A group of 15 farmers near Correctionville completed a new telephone line with 206 poles 5 anchors M4 crossarms and 39 miles of wire. The Bell company supplied technical engineering knowledge.
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