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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1948
Page
6
A Thursday morning blaze damaged the boiler and women’s dressing rooms of the pool bath house, started near the water boiler chimney. Quick action confined the fire. insurance covered losses and the pool reopened the following Tuesday with operations normal.
Peter Boerelyn, dairy farmer south of Pella, displays a bundle of Marion oats that topped his own height by about two inches. The five foot four stalks, with thick straw and deep green heads, come from land retired from corn and improved under Soil District aims. Readers urged to view the bundle in The Chronicle Office window.
Readied for New Sharon’s horse show to be held under lights on July 8 and 9 at Long's Livestock Terminal one mile south of New Sharon on highway 63, starting at 7:30. Eleven events and band concerts nightly with ample seating and parking. If rain interrupts, show moves to July 12 and 13.
Mrs Mary De Cook, an elderly resident, was struck by a car driven by Peter Van Engelhoven as she crossed Main and Union Streets Sunday night about 8:45. She was treated at her side and by ambulance taken to Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa with non fatal injuries including a head and shoulder bruise and a leg fracture. The driver stopped to assist.
Corn borer infestation is heavy on Des Moines river and Skunk river bottoms with about 80 percent of corn showing severe activity. Cool nights extended egg laying to 3 4 weeks, 50 plus egg masses per 1000 plants over three weeks, with 106 masses reported in a large river bottom field. Entomologists expect egg laying to decline this week and end by July 6 in Marion County.
Another delightful folk games session will be held on Broadway downtown at Garden Square Friday evening. The event starts at 8 30 after sundown in cool weather. All are welcome to learn or watch the folk games fun.
Caldwell a War veteran and pharmacist at Ideal Pharmacy will head Van Veen Van Hemert Legion Post for the coming year starting with the July meeting. He is joined by Con De Pren of Leighton and Elmer Van der Waal as co-nominees for commandership with Vivian Weirather named Vice Commander and Max Schakel as second Vice Commander. New officers include Marion Roorda notification officer Tunis Kempkes historian Rev William Winstead chaplain George Ver Steeg publicity officer and Don Douwstra sergeant at arms. Three year directors are George Van Gorkom and John Hoogenakker Jr plus another member. A contest is sought for the best GI farm family in town with district and state fair prizes including a Washington trip for the state winners. George Ver Steeg requests help finding entrants. Nomination by call or letter. Also a Junior Legion Baseball film program was shown with scenes of sandlots and stars. no building action taken.
Morning and afternoon groups listed for the Ebenezer Church Vacation Bible School in Leighton Iowa show participants by rows with multiple surnames such as Van Zomeren De Cook and Van Der Linden. The long list includes Donna Borefiji Judy Van Arkel Sandra Johnson Edith De Jong and many others.
One inch of rain fell Sunday in the Pella area ending a long dry spell. The first heavy shower about three quarters of an inch in the afternoon, a second shower in the evening. Gardens revived, crops benefited. corn showed no ill effects and soil moisture improved.
Front row lists Mary Ellen Van Heukelom Donna Mae Goemaat Nancine Van Arkel Larry Groendyke Dale Flee Delores Eeling Betty Joan Sy Gary Wood Carol Ann Sedrel Ardyth B kow Marcia Klein Joyce Van Roekel Norma De Bruin Marilyn Hasselman Alice Van Zante Johnnie Aalberts. Third row includes Eileen Thomassen Nancy De Cook Norman Ver Ploeg Buddy Brantingham Bobby De Jong Marcia Van Maanen. Fourth row shows Ronald Boga Gerard Den Adel Jimmy Duttus Fifth row notes Belly Den Hartog r Marcene Dykstra.
John Wesle, art instructor at Central College, exhibits a cray on pastel drawing titled Iowa Summer at the Milwaukee Art Institute Members Show. The work depicts buildings on the Simon De Hann farm near Central College in intense noon glare, painted on a hot summer day. Wesle is attending school at Saugatuk, Michigan this summer.
A listing of student and staff names across rows six through nine grades includes Janice Rorefiji Eleanor Ustermarkt Glenn Van Heukelem Larry Thomassen Dickie Roach Glenda De Jone Elsie DeJong Jimmie De Koek Jerry Valster James De Bruin Joan Memznetaur Charles Spoels ra Betty Lou Keling Ervin Van Haaftzen Delores Rempe Daryle De Reus Eileen Hasselman Elsie Blom Marilyn De Cock Marlene Borelgin Barbara Den Burger Dickie Van Zomeren Jerry Rempe Darlene Savage Gertie Mathes Betty Steenhoek Frank Brower Her der Williams Nelson Boguard Bernice Memmelaar Frances Van Maanen Virgil Dyke stra Arlo De Bruin Donald Groendyke Beintema Rosemary Barnes Darlene Van Zomeren Verlen Ustermaarkt Mrandt Van Maa nen Paul Blom John Brower Mrs Douwstra Bernie Fynaart Rev G Aatherts
A workman recently descended into the Albert City water tower to aid in painting the structure. The incident underscores the dangers of tower work and the need for safety measures. No injuries were reported.
A worker found a fellow craftsman dazed by fumes unable to exit a tank. A rope harness was rigged to lower the victim to safety and the man recovered quickly.
The Ebenezer Reformed Church of Leighton held the first Vacation Bible School with a theme The Temple Builders. The two week period saw an average attendance of 112 and total enrollment 130 under director Rev G Anlberts with teachers J Douwstra Betty Den Hartog Marcia Van Maanen Charlotte Van Maanen Mrs G Roberts and helpers Joy Den Burger Eunice Rompe Bonnie Van Zomeren Ellen Jane De Cook Marcene Dykstra. The community spirit and cooperation were warmly noted.
Martha Weidemeier, also known as Mar Van Berkum, will be soloist at Saturday’s band concert. Previous appearances are noted as welcome. program includes marches, overture, waltz, fox trot, and two popular numbers. The event invites attendees and lists sequence of selections and performers.
Gerrit Vander Lugt president of Central College spoke to the Rotary Club on June 24 about a worldwide clash of political economic and religious ideas. He contrasted American democracy with Soviet communism noting free enterprise and individual rights against state control and dictatorship while warning that communism is a regression and a threat if not challenged.
The Sully Girls Trio Adelaide Rozendaal Sylvia Vander Beek and Hdla Mol will be heard on Radio Station KSO Des Moines Thursday July 8 at 9 15 p m. They perform on the Ply ing Saucers program with local talent and Jasper County acts for several weeks.
A lighted field show at Pool Park Monday evening draws wide interest with twelve classes five pony and seven horse events including palomino gaited and stock divisions. Des Moines announcer Bob Hallett will describe entries while judge Harlan L Conley of the Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders Association oversees judging. Admission is 50 cents for adults and free for under 15. Spectators will enjoy cool seating and good lighting in a neighborhood entertainment highlight.
Pella Merchants defeated Grinnell Firestone 5 to 0 at Pool Park. Cummings had two singles and McClelland hit a double and a homer to pace the attack. Hennett worked five innings with 1 hit allowed and 8 strikeouts, Weidemeier added two innings with 1 hit and 1 strikeout. Grinnell’s A Grosenbach fanned four while giving up seven hits as Grinnell showed seven errors overall.
The Pella Merchants beat Newton Maytags 1 to 0 in a pitchers duel led by Weidemier who limited Maytags to two hits, while Kelly allowed eight hits. Pella had seven on base and Maytags three. Leslie and Ver Louw each had two hits for Pella. Weidemeier struck out six, Kelly four, with one walk each. Score by innings shows a quiet game until late. Batteries were Weidemneier Caldwell for Pella and Kelly Campbell for Newton.
The John Deere Tractor softball team of Waterloo coached by Joe Struder will visit this city on July 10 at 8 16 p m. The squad has won state and Hawkeye Centennial honors for the past two years and is expected to deliver a top game. Lefty Weidemeier and Bill Bennett head the lineup with the rest of the team aiming to win.
The Merchants, Pellys league ball club, will play Mobilgas of Newton here this evening at Pool.
An Iowa Highway Patrol team will renew licenses at Marion county courthouse Knoxville Wednesdays through June and July under a birthday renewal law. If your 1946-48 license number is under 500 000 it is extended until July 5 1949. If over 500 000 and your birthday is July 6 1948 or later you must renew within 80 days before your birthday. Bring 1946-48 license or obtain a duplicate via county sheriff. If suspended you cannot renew. Vision pass yields a new license on the spot for 60 cents. If unsure about passing the vision test consult an eye specialist before renewal.
A good game is anticipated as the Mobilgas outfit is fast. Everyone is invited.
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