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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1957

Page

11

Iowa Picnic at Pasadena Highlighted by Letter From Iowa

Two letters recount the 57th annual mid winter Iowa picnic at Brookside Pasadena California. Mrs Marion Van Gorp and others describe the gathering, visiting friends, and meeting Iowa expatriates amid Rose Parade excitement.

Iowa Brookside Pasadena van Gorp Marion van Gorp California Catherine Geo TREA Marion Co Roy Vander Linden Henry Wormhoudt Carrie Grant Wilma Watkins Francis den Adel Mansfield Delia Drox Arthur Mrs. Drox L. van Roskel Redlands Buerkens Amelia Gaass

Voice of the Public recounts a sunlit Iowa picnic and travels

The piece captures a large picnic attended by about 60,000 people led by William Larrabee and featuring Scottish Highlanders and Governor Hoegh. It lists attendees from multiple Iowa towns and presents travel plans to Knott's Berry Farm, Disneyland, and western trips via Pomona, Redlands, and Dallas areas as well as visits to relatives and local landmarks.

Catheri Voor Grand Rapids Mich Clarence Vander Linden Pella Fred Voorhees Monrovia Calif Gradus de Kock Oskaloosa Iowa William Larrabee Iowa Association Hoegh van Gorp Marion Dirk Painted Desert Petrified Forest Meteor Crater Grand Canyon Egas Calico Knotts Berry Farm Forest Lawn Cemetery Bey Oe Disneyland Ma Reder Linden Richard Beving Janet Kiyn Pomona Lewis van Roekel Bob Vander Wal Anna van Zemeren Redlands Arizona Texas

Iowa Traffic Safety Efforts Yet Death Toll Surges

A National Safety Council official notes Iowa entered 1956 with record traffic safety activity in enforcement licensing and education yet saw its worst year for deaths. He cites speed limits as part of the issue and urges stronger citizen backing for safety programs amid widespread apathy toward personal responsibility.

Iowa National Safety Council Safety Council

Fragmentary Street Defense Theme Hints at 1957 Outlook

The note reflects on public safety and collective measures, referencing planning for 1957 and the challenges of preventing street or highway injuries. It remains terse and lacks concrete events or named entities beyond a general policy talk.

New Popcorn Balls Recipe Delights Schoolchildren

Edna Bowersox of the State University of Iowa Home Economics faculty shares a softer chewy popcorn ball recipe. Six quarts popped corn lightly salted, melt butter or margarine with 20 marshmallows and two-thirds cup sorghum, mix, add Christmas candies, form into balls. Center with a chocolate kiss for added appeal.

Edna Bowersox State University of Lows Oldsters

Marion County Telephone Assessment Fixes Taxable Values

Board resolves mileage lengths and taxable value for Marion County telephone companies across towns townships and school districts. County Auditor to record amounts for the year 19. Cliff W Park and Dan Dieleman sign as Auditor and Chairman.

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Voice of Catherine van Gorp P. S Gerald Rysdam Marie Schakel Skeeks Vander Linden Clarence Buerkens Bob Hollihan Jane Seen Corporation Assessments Dand DIBL Oman
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