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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1965
Page
8
Iowa public schools open with 620 431 students reflecting a 2.07 percent rise from 1963 64. Elementary enrollments up 5 345 while secondary up 7 263. Private and parochial enrollments add 102 403. Community college gains 1 247. National totals hit record 52 9 million in 1964 65 with continued growth expected by 1973.
Gary McCool reports Jasper County farmers who received evergreens and shrubs through the Soil Conservation District got a 50 percent refund via the State Conservation Commission and the Izaak Walton League. About $300 was refunded, among the state’s top three amounts. Orders of 250 plants minimum, costs and refund details for pines and honeysuckle, and planting guidelines are outlined with emphasis on wildlife and erosion control.
Des Moines Social Security Administration field rep answers reader questions about Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance. Topics include stepfather adoption impact, benefits for a son in military service, and why full benefits stop if a person continues full time work after 65.
The North Mahaska Community New Sharon Unit PTA meets Thursday evening January 7 at 7 30 p m with topic A Panel Takes a Look At Discipline Sheryl De Jong student Merle Sharp principal Rev Jerry Brown minister and Mrs Howard Vos parent will take part Travel ing aquarium prize for a room will be awarded Musical selections by the music department.
Keivesluncut committee for the evening is Mr and Mrs Henry Langstraat chairmen Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ward and Mr and Mrs Dick Band stra.
Leo W. Smith of Des Moines explains farm employers must report wages if cash pay reaches 150 dollars or if 20 or more days worked and paid by hour day, week, or month. Accurate records ensure workers receive full benefits. forms due by January 31 on Form 943 to Des Moines IRS office.
Pella High School travels to West Des Moines Friday to meet Valley Tigers. Last meeting ended 50 43 Dutchmen win. Coach Dave Bender lists forwards Bill Van Zante and Dave Toom, centers Stan Poortinga or Stan Evers, guards Steve Budding and Duane Vander Molen or Craig Douwstra. Valley’s Jim O’Dea is their leading scorer. Freshmen sophomore game at 6 30, varsity around 8 00.
The Vocational Act of 1963 aims to maintain extend and improve vocational programs, create new offerings, and provide retraining for all ages. It targets high school students graduates and jobseekers needing training and includes business, agriculture, homemaking, crafts, and guidance, plus facilities, materials, evaluation, and state administration. Regional meetings hosted by the Iowa Association of School Officials.
Ten regional meetings in Iowa will explain the Act and its implementation under the State Department of Public Instruction. Attendees include school administrators vocational teachers and guidance personnel. Sessions run 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. January dates span Fairfield Cedar Rapids Delwein Carroll Emerson Des Moines Webster City Clear Lake Spencer LeMars. Further information from the Division of Vocational Education Des Moines 50319.
Ames Iowa A total of 82 students attained the Dean's List during the fall quarter at Iowa State University Named to the list by the deans of five colleges are undergraduates who achieve at least a 35 grade point average while carrying at least 15 credit hours during the quarter Readable lists include hometowns curricu la and parent information for Pella Prairie City Lynnville and others with names Delores Dieleman Meadows Beverly Boatsma Muyskens Hugh Elrod Rodger Rozendaal and more
Rozendaal RR 1 Sharon and Pleasantville residents are listed with degrees and employers including electrical, science, agricultural, mechanical, psychology, and more. Knoxville and Oskaloosa entries show graduates with chemistry, biochemistry, electrical engineering, and farm operations, along with their home addresses.
Jasper County ASCS announces sale of 600 bushels of CCC bin site stored corn. Located at Newburg Bin Site 436 and Laurel Bin Site 1063, bids due by 3:00 pm January 13, 1965. Bidders may arrange to inspect grain at the County ASCS office.
U S Representative Bert Bandstra announced support Tuesday for a dam and reservoir on the Skunk River north of Ames. The Army Corps of Engineers recommends a 2100 acre reservoir to aid flood and water quality across Story Polk Jasper Marion Mahaska and Keokuk counties at a projected cost of 10.13 million dollars.
Bert R. Boat of Boat Furniture Company left Pella to attend the International Home Furnishings Market at the American Furniture Mart from January 3 to 9. His aim is to inspect the latest patterns and designs from leading manufacturers to select styles for his store’s clientele.
Frank Sherman, a Madrid farmer, recently harvested his crop of sweet potatoes. The standout spud weighed three pounds four ounces, highlighting the bountiful yield from his fields.
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