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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1951

Page

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Bear of Traffic Scream Haunts Mother After Son’s Death

By Rob Hullihan a public safety write up details a tragedy as Mrs Downs living near a highway recalls the fatal moment when her six year old Johnny ran into traffic. Police report a bear of cars and a wind slam of brakes as the boy was struck and killed attempting to cross. The account emphasizes the recurring sound of vehicles and the mother’s echoing memory of the accident.

Mrs. Downs Johnsoy Johnny

Pella Area Social Notes Chronicle Far-Flung Travel

Residents and families from Pella and nearby towns send updates on moves, visits, and trips. Orange City workers begin new post. Vos family heads to San Diego to join son at Miramar. Snow, Vander Hock, Newendorps and many others note hospital stays, adoptions, weddings, and vacations across Iowa, Colorado, Minnesota, and beyond.

Our Men in Military Service Goodyk and Aalbers

Jacob J. Goodyk of Sully left for military service February 15 1961 and returned to Camp Carson Colorado on a ten day furlough June 12 21 assigned as Co Mail Clerk. Pvt Donald Aalbers serves in US 55067959 Hq and Hq Co 7th Cav Regt APO 201 c o Postmaster San Francisco California.

Jacob J. Goodyk Jodyk of Sully Camp Carson Colorado Cob J. Goodyk v Donald Aalbers

Soldier Chadwick Ver Ploeg Assigned to Ft. Bliss Texas

Pvt. Chadwick L. Ver Ploeg U.S. 65094435 Rtry A 2nd TNG Bn AAA RRTC Ft. Bliss Texas receives new address after transfer from Wood Missouri to the post.

Kiwanis International picks new leader at St Louis meet

Delegates at the Kiwanis International 36th annual convention in St Louis elected a new executive president from the electric lighting business circle, signaling a shift in leadership for the organization. He brings industry experience and aims to boost community service programs through the year.

Electric Lighting Kiwanis Kiwanis International St. Louis Claude B. Hellmann Electric Light & Power Company Baltimore Don I H. Murdoch Winnipeg Manitoba United States Canada Alaska Hawaii Yukon Territory Hellmann Arlington Federal Savings and Loan Association Roland Park District of Columbia Delaware Maryland Virginia

Baseball Tryout Camp Opens July 15 At Des Moines

The fourth annual statewide Baseball Tryout Camp and Talent Hunt will run July 15 to 21 at Pioneer Memorial Stadium in Des Moines. KRNT and the Chicago Cubs sponsor a free camp for boys ages 9 to 21, directed by Al Coupee and former Cubs catcher Ray Hayworth. About 1,200 enrollments are anticipated, with two full days for one division to speed instruction. Divisions run July 15 16 for juniors, July 17 18 for midgets, and July 19 20 for seniors, selecting 60 players per division for four teams. The championship exhibition culminates on July 21. Enrollment requests should be sent to Al Coupee, KRNT, Des Moines 4, Iowa.

Des Moines Pioneer Memorial Stadium KRNT Chicago Cubs al Coupnee KENT University of Iowa Ray Hayworth Cubs Couppee Cub al Coupee Des Moines 4 Iowa

Motor Club to Study Effects of Drinking On Traffic Safety

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety will undertake a nationwide study on how drinking affects traffic safety. Vern Gilbert of the Motor Club of Town announced the project led by Arthur E. Miller, aiming to link drinking among drivers and pedestrians with traffic hazards, timing, and volumes.

Motor Club AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety Vern Gilbert Motor Club of Town Arthur E. Miller District of Columbia Police D. C Miller AAA Foundatio AAA

Wedding Gift List Shows Timeless Silver Towels and Dishes

A Belmond wedding from fifty years ago mirrors current gift trends with silver items towels and dishes among the presents. A single unusual item a Meuff and collar box stands out as a forgotten gift.

Belmond

Pvt Gerrit Renaud to graduate from Army Medical Center

Pvt Gerrit B. Renaud, son of Mr and Mrs Paul H Renaud of Otley Iowa, will graduate from the Medical Replacement Training Center at Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas after eight weeks of medical training. He will be assigned to advanced study or duty in a hospital or field unit. The center trains medical service enlisted personnel in patient support.

Gerrit B. Renaud Paul H. Renaud Otley Towa Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas Army

Pvt Chadwick Ver Ploeg Reassigned to Fort Bliss Texas

Pvt Chadwick Ver Ploeg has been moved from Fort Leonard to Fort Bliss Texas as part of ongoing post realignments. The transfer affects unit assignments and basing plans for the service member and involves standard relocation procedures.

Soldiers addresses from the 6th Armored Division roster

A list of service members and their posted addresses including Donald R. Fopma in Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri Leonard Pol in Baker Village Columbus Georgia Wayne Van Gorp at US Naval Training Center San Diego California and others at San Francisco and San Diego postings. detailed unit lines show Co A 91st Hy Tk Bn CCB 6th Armored Div and field postings in California Georgia and Missouri.

Donald R. Fopma CCB 6Th Armored Div Ft. Leonard Wood Leonard Pol U.S Co. A 91St Hy Tk. Bn. Ccb 6Th Armored Division Wayne van Gorp U.S. Naval T San Diego California Ing Center

Visitors at the Home for the Aged Next Weekend

The Home for the Aged records a parade of visits from multiple families including Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bosveld and Mrs. Ella Johnson to Rut Leydens and others. Albert Van Heukelom returns from Grand Rapids while Jacob Van Gorp dines with the De Prengers in Leighton. The Menninga and Van Gorp households are noted with evening visits and greetings.

Harvey Gauss Mercy Gerald Leydens Newton Don Vander Veer P. Vander Wal Gilbert Rut Leydens Pete Pol Dick Langstraat Bill de Prenger Leighton Yella

Mrs Ella Johnson Visits Eddyville Relatives Last Week

Mrs Ella Johnson visited relatives at Eddyville last week and Mrs Ben Van Asperen of Leighton called on Mrs A Van Heukelom.

Ella Johnson Eddyville Ben van Asperen Leighton A. van Heukelom

Undergraduate to spend summer in Guatemala with ISU center

Richard Delong of Lamont Ames, an Ames undergraduate, will spend the summer in Guatemala to work at the Iowa State early tropical research center. He is the first undergraduate to make the trip. The research center was stopped in 1946.

Richard Delong Lamont Ames Guatamela Iowa State Early Tropical Research Center

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Public Safety Rob Hullihan Dwier Wapello John Slot Pella Orange City Roh Parm William Vos, Jr Calfornie Sheldon Miramar Navy Air Station Curti M. Snow Othy Denver Carol and Francis Christine Telly Detroit Michigan E. Vander Hock Corsica South Dakota Ed den Besten Fred Newendorp Jefferson Charles Newendorphone Tunis de Heer Walter Newendorp Ger Wilbur Enghers and Ters Roy de Bruin and Sons Tan der Linden In van der Linden Farl van Domselaar M Wayne Deal Nancy Ann Forrest. Fisher Ft. Dodge Olson Park le Mars Hawarden Hull Engcers Donald Kamerick Mercy Hospital Edna Coakley Marion Swank Mahaska Third Reformed Church Arthur van Haaften Twylah Joy Donna van Dusseldorp Raymond van Kemert Clara Gosselink Still First Reformed Church Clarence M. van Zee Wisden Des Moines Aric Toom Mrs. Bobbi Minnesota Crooked Lake Garrison Mille Lac Wichart Langerak Clarence Langerak Clarence Inglewood Ruth Knopf Lois Greeley Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa Charles Thomas Gibbs Charles Gibbs Mary Son Sally Ben Renaud Tunis Prins Ame Willian Thompson Thompson Max Schakeland Missouri Rochester Min Meo Siphema Mi Tit Rey Guthrie Center Leona Petersen Mira Agnes Vande Hat Mre Dean TW. Pietenpet Boulder Maviory Baron Marjory Thing Marcia Kuyper Chicago Henry E. Kuyper Mareia National Broadcasting Company Will Clark Veda Margaret de’ Wild Estelline Visser Alzada Montana Kenneth MeAmis MeAmis Mr. Clark Menseh Fred van Rheenen Arthur Klein Harold Schut Churchville Pennsylvania Klein Schuts Schut Joe Hocksema Gary Vogelaar Charley TP. Dykstra Pella Produce Company Dykstra Forrest Decker Linden New Jersey Ira Vriezelaar Glacier National Jacob Goodyk Camp Carson, Colo Donald J. the Carthage Ill Hancock County Journal Larue F. Smith Niagara Falls N. Y Canada Spirella Corporation Walter J. L. Ray Detroi Mich Standard Savings and Loan Association of Detroit Reed C. Culp Salt Lake City Utah Earl B. Smith Fairmont W. Va Don E. Enida Benjamin Towne Ameri Menninga Agency District Court of Jasper County Monroe Jennettie Thomasson Public Square District Court George E. Thomasson Clyde E. Thomasson Worth & van Zante Monroe State Bank Pvt Gerrit Renaud Army Medical Center Baker Village Columbus, Georgia Tvt Fred Hoeksema Eng Bath A. P.O San Francisco Calif Lewis Gene Petersma Co N.T.C. San Diego Phillips 66 Rex Allen and The Sons of the Pioneers Grootveld Oil CO Pella, Iowa Earl Bosveld John Dening TAG Dairy Py Pella Supply CO Cornie van Roekel Mgr of City Property Oskaloosa Street Shinn’s Hatchery Ted J.T. van Zante Ted van Veen Elbert van Maanen Space Maker Refrigerator Veenstra
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