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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1954
Page
5
Rol screenings notes list New Year visits and greetings across towns including Newton Des Moines Hedrick Ottumwa and Detroit. Various employees start or resume work in machine shop folding door and casement divisions while others attend weddings birthdays and family gatherings. The office mentions flu absences and welcomes a new addition to the Rol screen department.
The Lynn Grove Rockettes 4-H Club held their Christmas party in Lynnville on December 30. The evening featured caroling, comedy films, games, and a gift exchange with leaders and 3 visitors present. The event was followed by a Methodist Circle gathering with devotions, prayers, songs, and social time.
Pvt Gerald P Van Sant listed with U S Hq 934 Engr Ave Grp APO 77 San Francisco CA and other routing details. Additional entries include Van Soelen AK 2 4-11-21 VX 6 NAS Moffet Field CA and VR 21 Navy 14 e/o FPO San Francisco CA. Pvt Bert Vander Werf assigned to U S 5588949 Bn AFA Bn 1st Pit 6th Armored Division Fort Leonard Wood MO.
On Friday evening December 18 a party was held for Julia Vander Beek at the home of her brother Marion Ustermarkt. She had been staying with her sister Mrs Andrew Mole near Grand Forks North Dakota visiting friends before returning to California. Attendees included Gerrit Uitermarkt Leroy Pella Henry Uitermarkt Monroe Arthur Uitermarkt Monroe Ben Vos Leighton Gilbert De Jong Leighton the honoree Julia Van der Beek and the host and hostess Marion Uster markt and family Pella. The Ladies' Aid will meet at the home of Mrs J Gilbert Boat 511 Broadway Thursday afternoon.
A personal thanks card expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for holiday cards and gifts. The author, Pfc Myron H Beerends, also states a view that Oklahoma is the windiest state in the United States.
Ulrich Motor Co displays the 1954 Fords featuring Ford's new ball joint front suspension. The system promises easier steering, reduced road shock, longer lasting alignment, and lower maintenance. Also noted are new five crossmember frame, improved shock absorbers, rear springs, engine mounts, and a front stabilizer for smoother, quieter rides.
In 1952 weed-related losses reached about six billion dollars, with mounting costs climbing as efforts to prevent damage intensified across states. The figure underscores the growing economic impact of weeds on agriculture and infrastructure nationwide.
Fragmentary note mentions two college teams and a three round format at Iowa Central’s campus on February 13. It references invites sent to schools for a meet, but many words are garbled, leaving key details uncertain.
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