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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1962
Page
2
Leroy Van Weelden of Pella reflects on anti Communism and warns against groups that criticize government while fighting to topple it. Henry Cox of Pella notes appreciation for modern art and regional artistic expression amid political soundbites.
Publication statement shows weekly Tuesday and Thursday release by Pella Publishing Inc The note records post office entry in Pella Iowa as second class mail matter under applicable congressional rules and nets of Congress.
Residents pause to admire a dozen paintings displayed in a Pella window. The works are praised for integrity and noble aspiration to reproduce beauty, with each stroke celebrated as a reflection of proper artistic aim.
The Prairie Farmers Mutual Insurance Association reports for the year ending December 31 1961 total risks in force 36406363 written 11406791 expiring 8079766 cancelled 2019800 resulting in year end in force 296? The financial statement shows cash on hand 218706 outstanding accounts 196? and emergency fund holdings including U S government and Federal Land Bank bonds. Auditor’s report dated January 9 1962 confirms accounts reviewed and balances correct.
James F. Duffus 23 son of Mr and Mrs Robert S Duffus of Leighton has been commissioned a second lieutenant and earned navigator wings in the United States Air Force after navigator training at Harlingen AFB Texas He enters the Air Force last year and is assigned to Mather AFB California for advanced training A Pella High School graduate Duffus attended Iowa State University where he was a Sigma Phi Epsilon member.
James A. Steenhoek age 21 son of Mr and Mrs Walter Steenhoek Route 1 Leighton is assigned to the U S Army Garrison in Verdun France Specialist Steenhoek an engineer equipment repairman in the garrison Headquarters Co entered the Army in December 1958 and arrived overseas in August 1959 Steenhoek is a 1958 graduate of Pella Christian High School.
Ronald G. De Geus son of Mr and Mrs Ray De Geus has left Continental Airlines and enlisted in the U S Air Force He is a 1959 Pella High graduate who worked since April 1960 at Continental Midway Airport Chicago Ill His new address is AB Ronald G De Geus AF 16725059 Fit 140 Box 1503 Lackland A F B Tex
Fragmentary note lists James C. De Bruin and Elmer Ko Jr of Guthrie Center with raveling details. Mentions Kopaska of Wood, Missouri and Fork Leonard Wood unit. Indicates $2 per fox and you, plus haunting reference in Guthrie County.
A long list of court entries includes OMVI charges against Jack Rankin and Paul Martin Entwisle noted with license suspensions, plus numerous real estate transfers in Pella, Knoxville, and surrounding towns. Community notices mention a Ladies Bible Class meeting in Lynnville and a music festival at Lynnville-Sully schools.
Sully area celebration marks 35th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Van Soelen with a surprise party. Relatives from Newton Killduff Lynnville Sally and Grand Rapids join for lunch and gifts. Also noted are hospital updates and visits from friends and extended family in nearby towns.
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