Van Wyk’s Valentine Eve Anniversary Fête
Readable notes from a February 4 1957 society page recount a 15th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Warren Van Wyk with a large guest list headed by the honorees and family friends. A lamp was given, hymns sung, and lunch served by self invited guests, plus church and club notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren van Wyk
Gerrit J. van Wyk
Jus Ver Ploeg
Gladys
Lorna
Henry
Janice
Connie van Wyk
Delmar
Lola
Cheryl
Maxine
Gary
Alvin
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
Allen
Mary Ann
Brian
Elaine
Junior Steenhoek
Yarsen van Wyk
Lowell
Lois
Glen
Arlene Ver Ploeg
Little Dutch Fall To League Leading Chariton 64 55
Pella's Little Dutch lost to Chariton 64 55 on home court Friday night. Chariton shot well and led a high-scoring first quarter duel as the Dutch fought to keep pace but fell short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Chargers
Bob Cain
Pella Fwe
Pella
Jim Duffus
Charlton
John van Waardhuizen
Harley van Roekel
Little Dutch
Tom Boat
Thers
Sacred Lily of Ind Plant Rapid Growth Displayed
A red Sacred Lily of Ind in a Nashua Reporter display window rapidly grows after being obtained from Eldon Todd of Charles City. The plant has risen 4% inches in four days and could grow up to five inches daily, potentially reaching five feet in height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Nashua
Eldon Todd
Charles City
Train Them To Cross Safely Teach Children Judgement Through Practice
A discussion on trusting four year olds to cross streets. Parents can build judgment by staged practice, with a caregiver guiding the child to look both ways at the curb, wait for permission, and only then proceed. No fixed safe age exists. experience develops responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May P
Jim
Jimmy
Little boy and cake poke at willpower and diet
A brief reflection notes that a child’s desire for chocolate cake tests parental restraint. It suggests parents should wait for further development before imposing strict limits on cake and candy as part of an adequate diet.
Limit on Sunfish Bluegills Removed By Commission
The 1957 58 Iowa fishing laws set by the State Conservation Commission remove all catch limits on bluegills and sunfish. The regulations take effect March 1 1957 and run to March 1 1958 with few other changes from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
Iowa lifts bluegill sunfish limits in coming fishing year
Commission biologists say no daily catch or possession limits for bluegills and sunfish as part of managing idle game fish in Iowa waters. Restrictions lifted to reduce overstocking in lakes and reservoirs while other regulations mostly unchanged and seasons start on Saturdays. Phone MA 8 2240 to report news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Iowa
Ideal Community Talk by Oskaloosa Official at Rotary
Secretary Ralph Shelton of the Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce spoke to the Rotary Club Tuesday noon on Plans for an Ideal Community. He stressed streets sewer systems schools and unity of purpose as keys to progress noting plans must fit local needs and be supported by ideal people. Guests included Rotary Ken Barghahn Merrill Summerfeld and BR. Burroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Ralph Shelton
Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce
Shelton
C. C. Buerkens
Rotarians
Ken Barghahn
Merrill Summerfeld
BR. Burroughs
Knoxville
Gene
Crime publicity rises as crime reports become more visible
A concise reflection notes that crime may appear more prevalent due to intensified media attention and wider publicity, suggesting reporting practices, audience engagement, and news emphasis increase perceived crime levels.
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Baptist Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid
Pearl van Gorp
Millie Scakel
Philathea
W. W. Sadler
Lee Lankelma
Cody Vander Linden
Marie Lautenbach
Women of the Bible
Esther
Cecyle Vander Beek
Eldeen Club
H. C. Thomassen
Liberty Street
W. Cc. T.U
J. W. Huyser
George Main
Towa
Westfield
LeMars
Lake City
Oscar Ripleys
van Waardhuizen
den Besten
Renaud Duffus
Vander Wert
Sheppa van Roekel Lace
Chariton FT
McDonald
Howell Palmer Cain
van Zee Shelton
Chariton Is
UL A
Vandevoort
Hershey
Pella Poultry Service
Farmers’ Service Center
N. Main
Nabisco
Brach
Vandevoort's
Dainties
del Monte
New—Post
Red River Valley
Morrell
la Carp
California
Vista Pak
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