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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1955

Page

5

Ladies Aid and Fortnightly Club Meet in January Gatherings

The Ladies Aid met January 20 with few absentees, as members and guests gathered at the church at 2:20 for a program led by Mrs Lein van Zete. Hostesses were Mrs Nola Veenschoten and Miss Leila Phillips. Fortnightly Club met January 13 at Mrs Gilbert Boat's home for a 1 PM luncheon with assisting hostesses Mrs A Bruinekool, Mrs Ralph Grundman, and Mrs C F Dykstra. Dick Lautenbach gave a lively program showing pictures of Holland.

Ladies’ Aid Rogram Lein Ven Zete Nola Veenschoten Leila, Phillips Gilbert Boat A. Bruinekool Ralph Grundman C. F. Dykstra Dick Lautenbach Holland Leighton Happy Hearts Norma de Bruin Wilbur de Bruin

Pleasant anniversary celebrations across Sully area

Mr and Mrs John Van Genderen were feted for their 25th anniversary with multiple visits and gifts from neighbors across January. Relatives and friends from Sully Monore and nearby towns shared in dinners, silverware, coffee pots, and a floor lamp, with programs, singing, and well wishes spanning January 7 to 11.

John van Genderen Ed Bcheffers Roy Brock Beverly Hugo Vander Velden Ruth Darlene Russell Lois Ronald Lila van Genderen Ed Beyer Monroe van Genderens Dick Rolffs Garrett Jansen John Jansen Willydens Montezuma Lyle Brand Kilduff Tunis de Ruiter Bernard Kooistra Lynnville Garrett van Genderen Paul Vander Kamp Leonard van Genderen Sully Peter G. de Jong Wm. C. de Jong Russell van Arkel Nancine Judy Peter de Hamer John Merle van Steenis Sheryl Susan Gilbert de Jong Wm. de Jong Gysberta Wanders Mary de Jong Martin de Jong Jake de Jong John de Bruin Matt de Jong Jennie Dykstra Jennie Vroom Charles van Maanen Tunis Dykstra Anthony Huyser Clara Nina Ada Charlotte Esther de Jong E. Visser Fred Visser Frank Tromp Junior van Waardhuizen J. de Haai

Instructors of Veterans Classes Attended Confab

Jake De Haan reports on annual state meetings of G I agriculture instructors held at Wellman High School chaired by Gerald Barton. The World War II class at Pella faces closure as enrollment drops. 11 members now, plan to end by March 1. In Iowa 90 schools with 90 classes under Public Law 346 operate 1212 veterans as of Jan 1 1955, with completion expected by July 1 and three classes to end in July 1956. Korean veteran class led by Jake De Haan has 24 members, 25 on waiting list, second year begins Feb 1. 92 schools with 97 classes under Public Law 560, enrollment 2170.

Jake de Haan G. I. Agriculture Ernest de Cook Wellman High School Gerald Barton Barton Pella Iowa

Veterans Farm Classes Aim To Build Community Leaders

Iowa offers among the lowest tuition for veterans at 30 dollars while enrolling many veterans. Korean veterans must complete all training within eight years of starting and within three years after separation. The program aims to establish farming, produce economically, foster independent problem solving, teach respect for law, develop leadership, and help young veterans gain benefits from farm classes.

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Sylvester to Lead Weed Control Talk in Knoxville

Marion County farmers will attend a weed control meeting on Wednesday January 26 at 2 p.m. in the Masonic Temple Knoxville. E P Dutch Sylvester an Extension Botanist from Iowa State College will lead the discussion and bring the latest information on weed and brush control and pre emergence spraying. All farmers in the county are invited to bring questions about weed or brush control and plans for the coming spring.

Marion County Masonic Temple Knoxville E. P Dutch” Sylvester Iowa State College

First Iowa born congressman Robert G. Cousins

Robert G. Cousins was born at Indian Lodge in Cedar County Iowa He became Iowa's first native born congressman serving in Congress from 1893 to 1909 and earned the distinction for his birthplace in Iowa history

Robert G. Cousins Indian Lodge Cedar County Iowa Congress

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