Modern Funeral Home Serves Vicinity Through Decades of Service
The Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home marks over sixty years of service with roots tracing to cabinet makers and casket makers. J M Van Dyk bought the home in 1941 from C H Wormhoudt and ran it until four years ago when Wilson H Duven assumed ownership after relocating the family from Ashton Iowa.
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Chronicle News
J. M. van Dyk
C. H. Wormhoudt
Wilson Duven
van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home
van Dyk Funeral Home
C H. Wormhoudt
van Dyk
Van Dyk Duren Funeral Home Opens In Pella Area
The Van Dyk Duren Funeral Home presents a modern facility with a spacious chapel, private family room, and downstairs preparation and spray rooms. It offers 24 hour ambulance service and emphasizes family choice for service location based on religious custom. J M Van Dyk and Wilson Daven are highlighted for serving Pella and surrounding areas with humanitarian progress.
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van Dyk-Duren
J. M. Var Dyk
Wilson Daven
Pella
Beef Consumers Report On Type Beef At ISU Day
Beef type discussion dominates the Cattle Feeders Day at Iowa State College next Tuesday February 25. Meat buyer Irvin Rinehart will detail consumer demands while Hazel Iowa State breeding researcher explains production of meat-type beef. Wise Burroughs outlines new feeding methods for higher grading carcasses. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Beef Nutrition Farm and college dairy barn.
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Iowa State College
Lane
College Armory
The Priceless Power of Enthusiasm
A condensed Readers Digest piece by Dr. Norman Peale urges daily self observation to unleash enthusiasm. Start by affirming personal opportunity each morning and mirror your thoughts to replace dull ideas with positive energy. Act enthusiastic to spark genuine feeling and eventually it becomes natural.
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Norman Peale
March Reader's Digest
Dr. Peale
Teaching Adult Respect For Good Citizenship
Dean W. Pietenpol told Pelagrade teachers at Webster Building that adult dignity before youths is vital. He argued first names and nicknames erode respect for elders and officials including the President. The thirty teachers agreed respect for adults is key to good citizenship amid concerns about youth discipline.
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Dean W. Pietenpol
Webster Building
Nick
Ike
Japan
Push for Industrial and Business Growth in Marion County
Marion County study groups urge residents to push for industrial and business growth to offset 15 years of population loss. They cite trends in education, farming, and the need for higher education expansion while addressing juvenile delinquency and state economic growth. The Challenge to Iowa program airs on WOI-TV and KTVO with fact sheets available at the County Extension Office.
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Iowa
Marion County
Iown
Woi-Tv
KTVO
Ottumwa Ench
Community Lines Study Completed By 4-H Committee
Marion County 4-H Program Committee identified 36 communities around rural churches, schools and small towns to map community lines and 4-H enrollment potential. Led by Worth Rankin Jr at Pleasantville, with help from 4-H leaders, county extension council members, and volunteers from Knoxville, Pella, Harvey, Columbia and other towns. The study notes transportation and school district changes shape community size and will guide where new Boys or Girls clubs may be needed.
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Marion County
County Extension Service
Worth Rankin, Jr
Pleasantville
County Extension Council
William F. Litwiller
Jim Goff
Knoxville
Howard Beechout
Columbia
Pat Dykstra
Sam Fisher
B. C. Hudson
Wallace West
Harvey
Gerald de Penning
Pella
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