Local residents return to work and attend events
Ro screenings Mrs Louise Vander Meide returns after three week illness Ella De Reus also back after sickness Mrs Nellie Moorman and Le Ann attend the Home and Garden Show in Des Moines Weekend visitors Mr and Mrs Orville Crawford of Geneva Ill to the Durham family Seaman Evans home on leave father Clare Evans takes him to Des Moines and train to Long Beach California News of several illnesses and personnel changes at Rosscreen Company Bert De Bruyn retirement after 16 years Earl Bishop replaces him at the shear room Congratulations to Henry Van Ekeren Sr and his wife on their 50th wedding anniversary Attendees at Dorothy De Jong and Dick De Koning wedding Julia and Nellie Van Arkel Kenny Betzer returns to work Office updates Loren Vanden Oever back after mumps Rev Clarence Vos and Ann Bokhoven visit Flower Show in Des Moines Betty Vander Werff and Joyce Petersma helping at grandparents 50th anniversary celebration
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Louise Vander Meide
Ella de Reus
Nellie Moorman
le Ann
Des Moines
Orville Crawford
Geneva
Ill
Durham
James Evans
U. S. Navy
Clare Evans
Long Beach
California
John Roozeboom
Oskaloosa
Lucy de Ruiter
Charley Benscooter
Steve Agan
Harold Hedrick
Bert de Bruyn
Rosscreen Company
Gerrit Wielard
Kenneth
San Diego
Henry van Ekeren
Wilbur Binns
Henry Rozenberg
Julia
Nellie van Arkel
Dorothy de Jong
Dick de Koning
Kenny Betzer
al Reisser
Chicago
Loren Vanden Oever
Clarence Vos
Paterson
New Jersey
H. W. Bokhoven
Ann Bokhoven
Dena
Anna Mae Vander Wiel
Betty Vander Werff
Joyce Petersma
Dowling Five Defeats Pella Little Dutch 54 to 42
Dowling of Des Moines overpower the Pella High Little Dutch 54 to 42 as Dowling press defense and fast break keep them ahead from the opening minutes. Faber leads Dowling with 14 points, while Blom and Heemstra top Pella with 12 and 11. Reserves win for Dowling. Pella freshmen-sophomores finish 15-8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowling
Pella High
Des Moines
Iowa
Pella
Muyskens
Blom
Buyert
de Heer
C D. Hiemstra
de Wild
G A. Hiemstra
Edwards
Cummings
FT Bauer
F Severino
Schultz
Mahedy
McCarthy
Faber
Farrell
Formaro
Johnson
Best
O'Brien
G Ward
Chiodo
J. Chiodo
Bauer- Severino
Schultz-2
Not Provided
A team built a 22-18 lead by halftime, surged to a 15 point advantage in the third, then coasted to a 54-41 victory in the fourth quarter.
Sully Cooperative Plans Elevator and Millhouse Project
The Sully Cooperative, in a 34th annual meeting attended by over 800, voted to build a new elevator and millhouse at an estimated cost of 115000 dollars, and approved increasing capital stock from 40000 to 100000. President Dick J. Ver Ploeg re-elected. two new directors Ted Rozendaal and John W. Boot named. officers L L Van Rees, John Eysink, and E C Kruseman chosen. The cooperative reported 1954 creamery sales 2037219 dollars, oil 225717, elevator 1667523, lumber 155012, with substantial department savings. Frank Robotka spoke on economics from Iowa State College. a free lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cooperative Exchange
Sully
Dick J. Ver Ploeg
Ted Rozendaal
John W. Boot
L. L. van Rees
John Eysink
E. C. Kruseman
Ver Ploeg
Exchange
F. G. de Vries
Henry Wisgerhof
Frank Robotka
Department of Economics
Towa State College
Chronicle News
Pho! Electric Association
M. Vary
Palle
Hanld
Pella
Vander Werff
Harmert
Oskaloosa Woman Hurt in Highway 163 Accident
Mrs. Oscar Swan, 29, of Oskaloosa, was hospitalized with injuries after the car she rode in skidded on ice and overturned on Highway 163 about 11 miles northwest of Oskaloosa at 6 a.m. Deputy Homer Gerard said Bob Fortney drove the vehicle. Fortney and two male passengers escaped injury. They were bound for work at Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Swan
Oskaloosa
Mahaska Hospital
Highway 163
Fortney
Newton
Oskaloosa Herald
Winners in 4-H Dress Contest at DAR Cotton Event
Joan Nollen and Celia Harvey won the DAR Cotton Dress Contest sponsored by the local DAR Chapter for 4-H girls. Judges were Mrs Murry Applegate Mrs Floyd Davis and Mrs Bill Casey. Joan Nollen and Celia Harvey will take their dresses to Des Moines for the state contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Harvey
Joan Nolen
DAR
Alice McCormick
Linda Laird
Sandra Beaver
Martha Shannon
Murry Applegate
Floyd Davis
Bill Casey
Kenneth Woody
Joan Nollen
Des Moines
January Savings Bond Sales Rise in Marion County
Towans continued heavy investment in series E and H savings bonds during January, totaling 25,229,729 dollars, up nearly four million from January 1954 and the highest since 1949. Marion county chairmen E. L. Job of Knoxville and P. H. Kuyper of Pella noted Iowa reached 15.5 percent of quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towans
E. L. Job
Knoxville
P. H. Kuyper
Pella
Marion County
United States Savings Bonds Division
Iowa
County Bonds Sales Above State Average in January
In Marion County during January purchases of E and H savings bonds totaled $250,920.17.10 percent of the 1955 quota was reached, with co chairmen noting the county is above the state average and urging continued purchases to exceed the year’s goals. Nearby counties show Mahaska at $204,456.15.13 percent and Jasper at $3,386,189.15.17 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Mahaska County
Jasper
Pella Freshmen-Sophs Capture South Central Conference Title
The Pella High freshmen-sophomore basketball team finished 15-5, winning the South Central Conference with a 9-1 record. Jim Ruth coached a balanced squad averaging 42 points while holding foes to 34. Top scorers included Jim Duffus with 194 points, Tom Best at 185, and Butch Sheppard with 179. Duffus led in scoring with 12.1 per game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Boat
Pella High
Pella
Jim Ruthven
Indianola
Jim Duffus
Knoxville
Tom Best
Butch Sheppard
John van Waard
Huisen Captured To Place Scoring 184 Points
Huisen achieved 184 points in competition, averaging 6 per event. The event highlighted steady scoring performance and placed Huisen among top contenders in the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huisen
Winners Named In Mahaska Soil District Contest
Certificates for four 1954 soil conservation award winners arrived at the Mahaska district soil conservation office. The recipients are David Ver Steegh of New Sharon in the cooperator class Mrs Ora Johnson of Oskaloosa as landlord in the landlord tenant class her son Max Johnson of Oskaloosa tenant in the same class and Louie Holub of What Cheer in the owner operator class. The awards honor outstanding soil conservation and land use practices within the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska District
Soil Conservation Office
David Ver Steegh
New Sharon
Ora Johnson
Oskaloosa
Max Johnson
Louie Holub
What Cheer
Ming
Mahaskar
Iowa soil conservation awards honor districts
The Iowa Association of Soil Conservation Districts sponsors the annual soil conservation achievement awards. The event recognizes cooperators, owners, and volunteers across the state for outstanding work in soil conservation efforts.
Home for the Aged News Highlights Local Calls
Residents and visitors from Kiilduff Otley Des Moines Leighton and Leighton visited residents at the Home for the Aged. Mr and Mrs Gerrit Van Wyk celebrated their 50th anniversary on February 22 with well wishers noted.
Faye Emerson on talent over race and creed in life
The quote praises judging people by ability rather than face color or creed. It argues show business mirrors broader society, urging that merit should guide judgment in all walks of life. The remark reflects Emerson's belief in equal opportunity based on talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Emerson
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Earl Bishop
D. Hiemstra
A. Hiemstra
H. Meinders Insurance Agency
Washington St
Sully Cooperative
Pella Co-op Electric Ass
Colfax Sale
Hampshire
Colfax Sale Company
Insurance Agency
Pella, Lowa
IP. H. S
Duffus High
A Berets
Butch Paneppa
van Waardhaaen
Ronald’ Dogard
Harle
Kell Vy
Vanns Boekel
LeRoy den Besten
Larry Renaud
Gary Wallace den Muysken
Mahaska
Ihe
Andere
Soil Servation Achievement Awards
Iowa Asociation of Soil Conservation District
Towa
America
Peter van Arkel
Kiilduff
Dirk Geenen
Joe Vanden Heuvel
M. C. de Bruin
Dick Kuiper
Otley
John Grandin
Leighton
Nellie Kuiper
Dirk de Bruin
Art Vogelaar
Clarence Vorelaar
Neal Ver Ought
Ie City
Jacob Vogal
Gerrit van Wyk
County Board OF Education — Area NO
County Board of Education
Area No. 1
Lake Prairie Township
Summit Township
Red Rock Township
Whitebreast District
Polk Township
C. S. Thomas
Sandridge School
Peoria
Taintor
Sully-Peoria
Oliver
J. D
Barrow
Winpower
J. D. Corn
Richard Vander Wilt
Kutch and Hildebrand
Farmers’ Savings Bank
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