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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1955

Page

14

Local community notes from Oskaloosa and Des Moines area

Reading shows a roundup of family visits, travel, illness and work updates. Names include Charlotta Schal ty, Knoxville, John Nieuwsma, Evelyn Worthington, Ennis Heimstra, Irene Heimstra, Sherrie Bloodsworth, Gene Smith, Mildred Ver Ploeg, Jo Van Eckeren, Jennie Monsma, Paul Farrer, Stu Kuyper, Ned Hedrick, Bill Kilpatrick, John Crusen, Bill Gosnelink, Ronald Grandin, Ralph Vander Beek, Murl Heerema, Louise Vander, Jack Van Rees, Bert De Bruyn, and W. Klein. Occasions span funerals, weekends with relatives, visits to Des Moines and Ames, a baby born January 12, and employment moves at Rolscreen. The piece notes office attendees at the National Association to Home Builders show in Chicago and updates on sickness and recovery.

Berntee Charlotta Schal Knoxville John Nieuwsma Ron van Are Mojies Mev Everett Hyveld Evelyn Worthington Dale West Oskaloosa Ennis Heimstra Oskamento California Mrs. Vernard Block Bloc Mother Irene Heimstra Sherrie Feeunen Zataaie Bloodsworth Ric Jones Dence van Hal KRNT Des Moines Florence Farmer Gene Smith Mildred Ver Ploeg Jean Ver Ploeg National Association To Home Builders Show Chicago Paul Farrer Stu Kuyper Ned Hedrick Bill ‘Kilpatrick John Crusen Bill Gosnelink Mra Ronald Grandin Ralph Vander Beek Des. Moines Marion Toom Mart Heerema Grand Rapids Michigan

Iowa Telephone Men to Meet in Montezuma Jan 27

District meeting of the Iowa Independent Telephone Association will be held in Montezuma on January 27 1955 at Memorial Hall. About 530 independent Iowa companies participate serving 85 percent of subscribers. Speakers include Cecil Newton A P McDermott Howard C Ray Peterson E R McKean Frank Dixon presides.

Iowa Montezuma Iowa Independent Telephone Association Memorial Hall Towa Great Bend Kansas Frank Dixon Knoxville Central District Small Company Committee

Birthday memory at Home for the Aged marks 72nd year

On January 15 residents remembered Mrs Peter Keuning who reached age 72. Mrs J P Klein returned from Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Mr and Mrs John Grandin of Leighton visited Nellie Kuiper. A new resident was admitted to the Home on January 17.

Peter Keuning J. P. Klein Methodist Hospital Des Moines John Grandin Leighton Nellie Kuiper

Welcome Johanna Kole to our circle in Iowa notes

Johanna W Kole joins the local circle and is wished many enjoyable days with the group. Mrs Ernest De Cook of Leigh MN called on Minnie Billis Saturday afternoon. On Sunday Mrs Rillihan hosted guests Mr and Mrs Denburger and daughter from Oskaloosa, Mr and Mrs Myron Van Wyk and three children visited Mrs H Vander Wilt. Several visits from Oskaloosa and Leighton linked families including Kroust, Popma, Mrs Frank Heslinga, Mrs Albert Van Heukelem, Peter Van Gent and daughter, Elmer Klein, Gerrit Van Wyk, and Raymond Van Zante visiting Mrs Ella Johnson.

Johanna W. Kole Ernest de Cook Leighmn Minnie Billis Rillihan Questa and Denburger Oskaloosa Myron van Wyk H. Vander Wilt Kroust Raymond van Zante Ella Johnson

Iowa road committee chair laments poor roads in 1883

Samuel D Pryce, chairman of the road committee of the Iowa, 1883, states Iowa has the highest intelligence and lowest illiteracy yet displays the highest proportion of poor roads in the nation. He predicts that road improvement will soon become a public issue nationwide.

Samuel D. Pryce Iowauary Iowa Union

Poinsettia Marks 24th Christmas in Coggon Home

A poinsettia in the W. M. Crosier residence in Coggon celebrated its 24th Christmas. The plant was given to Mrs. Cimother in 1930 and has grown and bloomed each year since.

W. M. Crosier Coggon Ci Mother

Financial report of Pella district ends December 31

The School District of Pella Marion County presents a financial statement secretary John J. Blomme certifying the report as a true record of proceedings for the district. It shows quarter receipts 16,471 and total warrants drawn 29,842.83 with end balance 24,? and lists numerous contracts, supplies, and payroll disbursements to local firms and individuals.

Pella Lake Prairie Marion John J. Blomme Financial Statement Hoase Fund van Niewaal Pibg. Co van Niewaal Pibg. Co Metropolitan Rolacreen Co Watland, Inc Pigott Supply & Co Mayline Co John E. Groendyke Gene Meppelink Adrian Rozenboom Preston Steenhoek Stanley Vander Werf Paul Buwalda Gary van Vark We Hoai Toekera Leroy Beales Indonei Jean E. Wilkins Lusky, White & Coolidge New Pella Nat. Bank Iowa Towa Fed Andeweg Petty Cash

Financial report of the School District for quarter ended Dec 31 1954

The document lists extensive expenditures including Miller Music Co Educ Music Bureau amounting to 10 14 and 3 00 respectively, and purchases from Alpine Gym and Equip Co, Hopkins SPR Goods, Pyramid Paper Co, and several janitorial and staff services. It records fuel, utilities, supplies, and mileage, plus library and health insurance payments. The total disbursement sums to 69 383 03 with a final certification by J J Blommers on January 17 1965 before Notary H R Lautenbach.

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Jo van Eckeren Jennie Monsma Murry Grandin Ames Sun Murl Louise Vander W. L. van Rees Jack van Rees P. L. van Rees Jack Ackerson Jami Hendrikes W. Klein Bert de Bruyn Pella Cooperative Electric Association Pella Cooperative Elec. Assn John J. Blommers H. R. Lautenbach Wilson Watch Sale Wilson Jewelry CO Painy Foo Pella National Bank Emi Ederat Hecewe Pella Station U. S. Weather Bureau E. C. Beaning Chenille Bemberg Jean Mouton Cellar
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