Lake Prairie ENGR Dad Night Dinner At Club Event
The Lake Prairie Township club held its annual Dad's Night supper with most members attending with their fathers. Mothers prepared chili oyster stew and salad. After the meal the pledge was led. Two old members rejoined dues were collected and a bake sale planned for February 9. A skating party may follow ice conditions. Program included Duane Ver Ploeg piano Whispers of Hope Andrea Ver Meer poem Faye Van Wyk piano Keith De Heus talk My Family Karen Ver Ploeg piano Linda Ver Huel flute Shell be Coming Round the Mountain and The Old Gray Mare. Reporter Carol Nollen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake’ Prairie Township
Duane Ver Ploeg
Andrea Ver Meer
Faye van Wyk
Keith de Heus
Karen Ver Ploeg
Linda Ver Huel
Central's Cage Success Discussed by Rotary Club
Central's basketball season was the topic as coach Marinus Kregel spoke to Rotary Club. He cited rebounding and shooting efficiency as key factors keeping Central as a conference front runner. The team had 156 made baskets on 316 attempts, 49.4 percent, while opponents made 32 percent on 429 shots in seven games. Central had 262 rebounds to opponents 210. Ray De Haan, vacationing in Long Beach, joined via taped recording with Sage Van Vliet coordinating. He noted Feb 12 as the next ladies night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Marinus Kregel
Kregel
Ray de Haan
Long Beach
Calif
Sage van Vliet
Fast Load Loops Upgrade Mittens Sewing Tips
The note suggests sewing two loops on the back of a new pair of mittens to speed reloads. It presents a compact, practical tip for improving efficiency, with emphasis on back loops and faster reloading in cold weather scenarios.
Steenhoek Auto tops Pella Const to stay in front
Steenhoek Auto Supply defeated Pella Const Co 51 to 42 to seize sole possession of first place in the city league. The game shifted after mid third as Steenhoek pressed full court and pulled away. Bob's Clothing beat Pella National Bank 56 to 36 to move into a second place tie. Sully crushed Grandia Lockers 44 to 24 to join the three team chase.
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Steenhoek Auto Supply
Pella Const. Co
Const
Steenhoek
Ree
Bob’s
Downing
Sully
Grandia Lockers
Steenhoek Auto Pella Coast Co
Bob’ 'S Clothit Pella National Bank
Firll Gime Sully
Sterk
G. Welle
B. van Soelen
L, Hendricks
Pothoven Hendricks Terpstra
Burnett Voss
J Kensler Grandia Slykhuis M. Ver Hoeven Nymeyer
Bob
Dingeman
E. Bowers
B. Boyert
K. Rouw
G. de Heer
J. Modlin Robus
H. Hagen
Ras
VEY i Jag
Eldon Schulter
Bob Boyert
Bob Stykhuis
Harlan_Ster
Bruce’ Heerem
Paul
Diagemiai
Mark
de Cook
Ken Rouw
Bill
Carlson Larry
Hendric
Thursda
Pella National
Alla Const
Bob's Clothing
Steenhoek Auto
Home for the Aged News: Family Visitors Reported
Lane Vander Beek of Sully called on his sister Gerry Van der Wall. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Van Essen and their son of Tracy visited Grandma Klein.
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Lane Vander Beek
Sully
Gerry Vander Wall
Harold van Essen
Tracy
Grandma Klein
Explosion damages walls at Fredericksburg workshop
A 50 gallon air compressor tank exploded belonging to Bernard Beckman in Fredericksburg. The blast created a hole five feet or more wide and over three feet high through interior and exterior walls, causing extensive damage to the structure.
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Bernard Beckman
Fredericksburg
Greatest Gift We Can Give Is Time and Help
A brief reflection on the desire to aid others beyond financial means. The text notes many feel limited by time and money yet emphasizes that meaningful contribution comes from personal effort and care rather than material sufficiency. The exhortation centers on generosity and practical kindness.
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Eph
Eagles Dominate What Cheer in 67-40 Victory
Pella Christian Eagles move to 10-0 overall and 7-0 in Chi quaqua by beating Tri-County What Cheer 67-40. Don Ver Meer scores 24 and Sandy De Haan 28 as the Eagles pull away after a close third quarter, maintaining a commanding lead throughout.
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Pella Christian Eagles
Tri-County
Pella
Don Ver Meer
Sandy de Haan
Surplus Food Distribution Set for Marion County
Marion County Social Welfare reports next week distribution of surplus food from 1214 East Main Knoxville with an itinerary covering Knoxville Attica Bussey Hamilton Marysville Pella Pershing Harvey Tracy Columbia Dallas Lacona Melcher Otley Pleasantville Swan. Eligible residents may call 8 to 11 am, Knoxville callers 1 to 4 pm. Ineligible notices mailed.
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Marion County
East Main
Knoxville
Attica
Bussey
Hamilton
Marysville
Pella
Pershing
Harvey
Tracy
Columbia
Dallas
Lacona
Melcher
Otley
Pleasantville
Swan
Marion County Department of Social Welfare
Strivers Club Christmas Meeting and Party Details
The Strivers met December 1 1962 at the home of Sharon Judy and Phyllis Rietveld with twelve members and two leaders. They discussed Christmas wishes and prepared gifts for mothers. A December 28 party at Mrs Perry Klein’s home featured thirteen members two leaders four mothers and eight children with games gifts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Judy
Phyllis Rietveld
Perry Klein
Marion County Community Calendar of Events
The Pella Chronicle lists events for January 1963 including Central College activities, basketball games for Pella Christian and various local teams, a Chad Mitchell Trio recital, and schedules across Knoxville, Pleasantville, Twin Cedars, Lynnville Sully, Tracy, North Mahaska, Pekin, Deep River, Millersburg, and Buena Vista venues with dates ranging January 15 through January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
Central College
Simpson
Pella
Pella Christian
Lynne’ Eally
Twin Cedars
Runnells Central College
Chad Mitchell
Pleasantville
Colfax Pella Christian
Hedrick
Knoxville
Winterset
Leon
Mary Klimstra
Lynnville- Sully
Tracy Pleasantville
North Mahaska
Pekin
New Louroe
Prairie City
Deep River Millersburg
Central Stege
Buena Vista
Colfax
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ENGR
Lake Prairie Township
Second Reformed Church
Rich Duane Ver Ploeg
Mike Vande Voort
Bill Doug Wyk
Linde Ver Heus
Glends de
Paul Reorda
Nick de Heus
Alvin Bik
Logan Ver Ploeg
Mike Nollen
Willis Vande Voort
Chronicle News
Rotary Club
Bootery
Franklin
New Holland
I Zylstra Brothers, Inc
Wench
Eagles
Tri-Counity
Utden
Bryce Menninga
Gene van Wyk
Marv van Haaften
Chiquaqua
Pella Christian Hedrick Fremont
Deep River
IDEAL
Colgate
Abbott
Lederle i
Welton Hair
Colgate’s Halo
Enslar Milk
Boe
Norwich
Children’s St. Joseph Aspirin
Paardekooper
H News
Connie van Wyk
Marion County State Bank of
United States
U. S
Harry G. Vermeer
Robert C. Power
Exec
G. Vermeer
Obert C. Power
H. Bean
Oralyn Vermeer
Gary J. Vermeer
State of Iowa
Marion
Beulah Vander Streek
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