F B I Agent Roy Meadows to Speak at Legion Meeting
The Van Veen Van Hemert American Legion Post will host Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Roy Meadows as speaker on Monday night January 31. The event aims to educate on the FBI’s work and function with an invitation extended to Marion County law officers and officials, plus other Legionnaires. A refreshment committee is to be formed for the gathering.
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van Veen-Van Hemert American Legion Post Executive Board
Oren
van Niewaal
van Nieveda Favorale
Omi
Nebraska
Roy Meadows
Meadows
Federal Bureau of Investigation
American Legion
Marion County
Stein
Pella
Dick D. van Zante
Oren 8
van ‘Niewaal
van S Risensl
Klaas
H Heesema
Wm. G. van den Berg
Don J. van
van Niewasl
Hemert American Legion
Four Injured in Crash East of Pella on Highway 163
Four youths were injured Sunday near Pella when a 1950 Chevrolet sedan driven by De Groot lost control on Highway 163, left the road, struck a utility pole, and overturned. Sheri De Reus of Oskaloosa suffered the most serious back injuries requiring X rays. Ages ranged from 17 to 28. Sheriff Dwight Mateer investigated the crash.
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Pella
Sheri de Reus
Oskaloosa
Maha
Merie
Edwards de Groot
Ka Anaesing
Loosa
de Groot
Dwight Mateer
Mahaska County
Leighton Church Hosts All-Request Evening
The Ruth Circle at Leighton Church invites the public to an all-request program in the church auditorium on Thursday evening January 27 at 7 30 p m A chalk artist will be featured and attendees are welcome to attend.
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Leighton Church
Ruth
Leighton Chr. Ref
Harp soloist to highlight Pella High band concert
Pella High School presents its annual winter concert on January 27 at 8:00 PM in the High School Auditorium. A harp soloist will perform The Green Cathedral with the band, accompanied by Debussy pieces during intermission. Tickets are available at set prices, with other program selections to be listed in next week's Chronicle.
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Pella High School
Habill
Debussy
Pecky Pamala
Reetors
Hill
Chronicle
Public Schools to Host Speech and Hearing Clinic
Marion County public schools will hold a speech and hearing screening for third, sixth, and ninth graders from January 25 to 26 at multiple centers. The program, part of the Division of Special Education, is directed by County Superintendent Thomas and Effie Buss with local coordination by C. Buerkens. Follow-up referrals and speech testing for identified students will be scheduled about a month later, with parents and teachers notified.
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Marion County
Division of Special Education
Department of Public Instruction
Dale Bingham Beste
Helen Neuaes
Zeerapet
Mary Jack
Rodney Robuck Wins Hereford Steer in Union Drawing
Rodney Robuck of Pleasantville and the We X L 4 H club won a Hereford steer in a Farmers Union Cooperative Marketing Association drawing at Pella. He competed with 107 4 H and FFA members from Mahn and Jasper counties and plans to exhibit the steer in shows this fall.
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Rodney Robuck
Pleasantville
Farmer's Union Cooperative Marketing Association of
Pella
Robuck
FFA
Ma Mahon
Jasper
Marion
Mahaska
Farmers’ Union
Dale Sesbach
Sociats
Pocahontas
Ill
Nty
PHS Girls Dominate Knoxville In Tourney Opener
Pella High School girls basketball beat Knoxville 56 39 in the Marion County Tournament first round at Pella Tuesday night. Aldora Buwalda scored 22 points, Eleanor Gaass anchored defense, and Pella built a 12 4 lead after one quarter and led 82 14 at halftime, with one regular season game left against Montesuma on January 26.
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Pella
Knoxville
Marion County
Pleasantville
Pleasantvill
Duchesses Jed
Impressi
Acco
John Sabus
Aldora Buwalda
Eleanor Gaass
Peila Girls
Montesuma
Recognition of China at Rotary Meeting Discussed
At a Rotary meeting a program on recognizing China was presented. Miss Buwalda reviewed non recognition arguments noting Red China was attacked when opened and that India scholars disagree with non recognition. Business touched Rotary’s 50th anniversary plans for February.
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China
Rotary
India
Services Offered By Schools Listed For P T A Members
Junior High P T A held its fourth meeting with Edward Vos opening the session. Minutes by J Kuyper were read. A motion funded a coffee maker via Folger coffee strips. Breisch to collect labels. downtown boxes available. Superintendent C Buerkens led a talk on public school services including hot lunch, milk lunch, guidance, insurance, and special needs programs.
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P.T. A
Edward Vos
J. Kuyper
Folger
Breisch
C. Buerkens
Central Downs Luther 79 to 59 in Friday basketball action
Central grabbed an early 18 point lead then dominated Luther 79 to 59 as Arnie Ver Hoef led with 18 points and a balanced attack. Central shot 53 percent and hit 19 of 20 free throws, while Luther struggled at 40 percent from the field in the first half and never recovered. The Dutchmen prepared for a non conference game at Pella against Penn aiming for their ninth win in ten starts.
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Don Butler
C College
Central
Arnie Ver Hoef
Isbartes
Luther
Yer
Hoef
Dalebush
Vic Manussier
iGas Youngberg
Bob Vanderlinden
Vanderlinden
Bush
Ver Hoef
Youngberg
Luther Wa
Manassier
Penn
Pella
Local Meeting Details Sparked Student Assembly Efforts
Parents urged to contact teachers or Mr. Buerkens about the next meeting set for February 21 noted as the best student assembly. Refreshments were served by Mr Gary Schicbout, Mrs John Schip ers, Mrs Louis Schippers, Mrs jerence Taylor, Mrs Harry Terpstra, and Mrs Cornie Tukker at the conclusion.
World Day of Prayer Observed Here Friday
A Women’s World of Prayer planning meeting of five local churches, led by Mrs. T Prins, set the Lent Friday February 25 service at First Reformed Church from 12 to 12 30 and 1 30 to 1 50 pm. The theme Abide in Me calls Christians to global prayer. No guest speaker. each church will present a section. a school chapel service follows after dismissal.
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First Church
P C Girls Triumph While Boys Fall at Melcher Friday
Pella Christian girls defeated Melcher 54-49 at Melcher on Friday January 14 with Jerri Rus scoring 28 points. Boys lost 36-41 as Melcher led 12-6 after the first quarter and 24-16 at halftime. High scorers for Pella Christian were John Rus and Mary Jema with 9 each, while Melcher’s top scorer was Chabolt with 15.
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John Rus
Mary Jema
Melcher
Chabolt
Safety Light in Operation at School Crossing on Main
The state approves Webster School using automatic stop lights on Main Street. Lights are timed and activated by push buttons and patrol members or older children when crossing without a patrolman. Traffic must stop only on a red signal, with motorists urged to follow the lights.
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Webster School
Main Street
South 1
Pedestrians Work Together Prevent Tragedy
A crowd of pedestrians coordinated to avert danger in a tense moment, preventing potential injury and confusion. Their quick cooperation and calm actions kept bystanders safe and ensured orderly conduct.
Little Dutchmen Triumph Over Bloomfield 47 40
The Pella High Little Dutch men defeated Bloomfield 47 to 40 in a non conference game on Bloomfield court. Pella led most of the game, Bloomfield stayed within 10 points, and two minutes remained as Bloomfield closed to within four before Pella pulled away again.
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Pella High
Bloomfield
Pella
Insect Control Topic At Night School
The final adult farmer evening school session covered crop insect control led by Dr. Earle Raun of Iowa State. Topics included corn borer thresholds, egg masses, shothole damage, and DDT spray guidance for first and second broods, with details on other pests and chemicals mentioned.
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Earle
Raun
Iowa State College
Laurence Grooters to lecture in Holland Michigan
Laurence Grooters, professor of music at Dent College, travels to Holland Michigan to present two lectures on church music at Western Theological Seminary. He holds a master’s degree from Union Theological Seminary and directs the A Cappella Choir while teaching organ, voice, conducting, and church music.
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Laurence Grooters
Dent College
Holland
Western Theological Seminary
Grooters
Haster
Sacred My Union Theological Seminary
New York City
Central
Second Reformed Church
Elmer Ver Meer Receives Multiple Committee Posts
Elmer Dutch Ver Meer has been appointed to eight Iowa House committees and named chairman of the Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee. Additional assignments include Agriculture, Appropriations, Banks, Building and Loan, County and Township Affairs, Fish and Game, Mines and Mining, and Railroads. During his second term he becomes a prominent legislative figure.
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Elmer (Dutch) Ver Meer
Iowa
House of Representatives
Military and Veterans’ Affairs
Elmer Ver Meer
March of Dimes drive grows in Pella area
Two Pella churches were entered through windows and a safe damaged but not opened as theft occurred between Sunday and Monday. The March of Dimes campaign is launching in Pella and surrounding areas with Lautenbach as local chair. Marion County polio cases in 1964 were high and the county seeks a larger drive, aiming for about $12,000, with prior vaccine programs costing tens of thousands. Donations can be sent to Dick Lautenbach. a $500 certificate is awarded by the National Foundation.
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Pella
First Reformed Church
Lautenbach
Bert Bandstra
Knoxville
Bandstra
Jack Carpenter
Cochairman
Marion County
The
Nations Foundation
Jack Leeper
Grace Kirtley
Melcher Drive
C. R. Willant
Bussey
Janette Stephenson
Pleasantville
Marion
Dick Lautenbach
National Foundation
Pella Teams Fall to Pleasantville in County Tourney
In the county tournament Monday Pella Christian girls lost 43 37 to Pleasantville after leading most of the game. Pleasantville pulled away late and led 22 20 at the half and widened the gap in the final period. Pleasantville star Blodgett scored 39 points to pace the winners, while the Pella B team trailed 55 51 despite a strong first quarter showing.
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Pella Christian
Pleasantville
Sco Blodgett
B” Aqua
Gary ‘Blodgett
Blodgett
Haverkamp to Complete Ministry in August 1955
Reverend Anthony Haverkamp, pastor of the First Reformed Church at Pella, has submitted his resignation to the consistory and plans to retire August 18, 1955, after twenty three years of ministry. The church is noted as the first organized by the Reformed denomination west of the Mississippi and mother church of the Particular Synod of Iowa.
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Anthony Haverkamp
First Reformed Church
Haverkamp
Pella
J. P. Oggel
Mississippi
Towa
Outstanding Legislator Receives Capitol Hill Praise
A respected figure on Capitol Hill in Marion County earns high regard for the record he is building as a fine young man. His achievements reflect well on the county and its future.
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Capitol Hill
Marion
Fremont farmer injured in bathroom fall
Richard Veldhuizen, 34, of Fremont, suffered a neck injury after fainting in a bathroom on January 13. He was taken to Mahaska hospital, placed in traction, and expected to wear a neck brace for six months after hospitalization. Neighbors assist with farm chores during his illness.
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R. Veldhuizen
Fremont
Richard Veldhuizen
Mahaska Hospital
Veldhuizen
Oskaloosa Herald
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