Summit Strivers Entertained at Van Zomeren Home
Victory Strivers 4-H Club met at Joan and Doris Van Zomeren home on June 26 with thirteen members present. One leader and one visitor attended. Louise Van Zee and Margene Gosselink were named to the county demonstration team. Donna Veenstra and Maxine Hiemstra reported on 4-H convention and camp. Meeting adjourned. refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Strivers 4-H Club
Joan
Doris van Zomeren
Louise van Zee
Margene Gosselink
Donna Veenstra
Maxine Hiemstra
Veterans Enjoy Outing At Pool Park In Knoxville
On June 30 twenty six veterans from U D V A Hospital Knoxville visited Swimming Pool Park. They joined by hospital attendant Ted Shines and Physical Director J Garnoe. Under coaches Tysseling Hill and Men tink with Burt Voss and John Smeltzer the group played horseshoes and baseball then shared a luncheon supplied by the Red Cross coordinator Mrs B H Langerak. The event drew thanks from veterans and local citizens for supporting those less fortunate. Also announced is American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Memorial Hall July 11 at 8:00 pm with new officers installed and hostesses named. The meeting was postponed one week due to a holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.D.V.A
Knoxville
Ted Shines
J. Garnoe
Tysseling
Hill
Mentink
Burt Voss
John Smeltzer
T.T.T
Red Cross
B. H. Langerak
Pella
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Hall
Johanna Vande Voort
Caroline Vander Ploeg
Anna Dykhuis
Ethel Schakel
Harriet van der Ploeg
Vander Molen De Groot Wedding at Pella Church
Martena Vander Molen and Ray De Groot wed at Second Christian Reformed Church in Pella on June 8 at 7 30 pm. The ceremony featured Orsan music, a double ring vows, and a candlelight setting. Attendants included Anna Vander Molen and Cathryn Vander Molen with a large guest reception of 176. The bride, daughter of the late Tillie Vander Molen, wore candlelight satin with lace, and the groom, son of Mr and Mrs George De Groot of Rose Hill, wore a blue suit. The couple reside at 1000 West First Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Martena Vander Molen
Tillie’ Vander Molen
Ozinga
Ray Jerald de Groot
George de Groot
Rose Hill
Henry Vander Kam
Ruth Ozinga
Peoria
Gilbert Vander Wal
Edward de Groot
Gerrit
Junior Roerefijn
Jacob Vander Molen
Anna Vander Molen
Cathryn Vander Melen
Rodney John Rus
Gerrit Rus
John Harold
Kenneth Wayne de Groot
Arnold, Ozinga
Marvin Vander Melen
Nannie Carter
Leonard Neels
Margaret Vos
Cecil de Vries
Ray Bandstra
Henry Vande Voort
Esther Nieuwsma
Harriet and
Theresa Swank
Marjorie Klyn
Betty Roose
Bernice Veenstra
Pella Christian High School
Mrs. de Groot
West First Street
Ray de Groot
Iowa
Strawberry Time Brings Fresh Desserts And Freezing Tips
Nutritionists from Iowa State College promote strawberry time with guidance on best freezing practices. Use small containers to avoid crushing, rinse with cold water, and sugar the fruit before freezing. Recommend varieties Senator Dunlap Beaver Premier Gem and Catskill. Mix berries with sugar, pack in airtight containers, and pair with dairy products for sundaes and milk drinks. Also offers refrigerator short cake, baked strawberry meringue, and strawberry tapioca pudding recipes to use excess berries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Senator Dunlap
Beaver
Premier
Gem
Catskill
Repeated spraying needed for flies on farms
Extension entomologist Earle Raun from Town State College says spray compounds like lindane or methoxychlor lose effectiveness after 4 to 6 weeks and DDT lasts 6 to 8 weeks in cool weather but fades quickly in heat. Rain favors lindane use. sanitation reduces fly breeding by eliminating manure and other materials and drying fields daily to cut fly populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Raun
Town State College
Two Thrill Days Set for Iowa Mid-Century Fair
Des Moines announces two thrill programs at the Iowa Mid Century State Fair August 26 with Jimmie Lynch and a group of stunt men and August 30 headlined by Joie Chitwood and more than fifteen thrill pilots. About thirty events per program include head on crashes and gravity defying feats along with auto races rodeo motorcycle races and a grand musical extravaganza August 28 to September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
L. B. Cunning
Jimmie Lynch
Joie Chitwood
Hollywood
Fai
Garden cleanup and pest control guidance
Instructions advise treating with borax where needed and applying borax around water tanks and feed banks. Additional tasks include cleaning garbage cans, removing weeds, and disposing of decaying fruits and vegetables in the garden for sanitary upkeep.
Rights of Women to Social Security Benefits Outline
Outline the two paths to Social Security benefits for women through Old-Age and Survivors Insurance. By Jan 1, 1950, 2,742,000 received payments. 1,000,000+ beneficiaries were women. Many drew on own earnings, wives of workers, or widows with dependents. A Des Moines SSA representative will visit Pella Iowa on July 12, 1950, 9:30–10:30 am to answer questions. no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ag Neu
Social Security Administration
Social Securit Administration
Des Moines
Pella
Towa
Main
News from the Home for the Aged Social Calls and Birthday Note
The home in Os kal oosa hosts visits from families including Vander Kieft Geenen Van Kooten Langstraat and Den Hartog clans from Grand Rapids Minneapolis Denver and Des Moines. Albert Van Heukelem cared for at Mahaska Hospital. July 3 marked the 81st birthday of Henry Van Grootveld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Vander Kieft
C. Geenen
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Henry van Kooten
Oskaloosa
Dirk Geenen
Majeska
Minneapolis
Kenneth Macselaar
Barnes
Henry Vander Wilt
Pete Pol
P. Langstraat
Paul Langstraat
Leonard Langstraat
Dick Langstraat
Don Vander Veer
Rut Leydens
E. den Hartog
Henry den Hartog
C. den Hartog
Drost
Albert van Heukelem
Mahaska Hospital
William van Doorninck
Denver
Colorado
Earl Klein
Des Moines
Peter Lubberden
Henry van Grootveld
Pella Dodgers Knoxville In Local Golf Match At Club
Pella defeated Knoxville 114 to 87 in a recent golf meet with Waechter and Avery among Medalists. Stag dinner followed for members and guests as club dance drew a strong turnout. Committees chaired by Claussen and Kuyper organized socials with refreshments, while invitations extended to Grinnell Golf Club to visit Pella on July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sta. Pella
Knoxville
Pella
Waechter
Avery
Wacehter
Nesbit
Calahan
Mc Vander Linden
Arsons
Jean Kuyper
McConville
Grinnell Golf and Country Club
Grinnell
Dune X
Pigeons Free From Sheldon Points Race Across 400 Miles
About 700 homing pigeons were released by Railway Express at Sheldon Points in a race staged by pigeon flyers. The birds carried $200 amid hopes of fast returns and reached their home lofts in roughly seven hours, traveling a distance near 400 miles from Sheldon to Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Express
Sheldon
Mily
Milis
Liberty Bell prank during ceremony teased by crowd
The rite continued after Bruce Heerema lightly tugged the rope to ring the Liberty Bell twice, drawing a clang that sent him into the crowd. Attendees, curious about the bell’s tone, watched as the ceremony proceeded amid lighthearted amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driver Powers
Bruce Heerema
Bruce
Fourth Set Twins Born to Local Farmer’s Cow
A cow owned by Marvin McGowan near Andrew recently delivered her fourth set of twin calves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin McGowan
Near Andrew
Also Mentioned on This Page
Summit Strivers
van Zomeren
T.T.T. Society Entertains Veterans
Legion Auxiliary
Vander Molen—De Groot
Harry Fitch
Life Insurance
Warner van de Voort
Main St
Equitable Life of Iowa
Country Club News
Vander
A. Ver Meer
Lester Claussen
Clarence Caldwell
John Ver Heul
H. Vande Voort
Anthony Tysseling
M Side Ray
Rysdam
Alers
George Lankelma
J. M. Cook
Ilc
Vander Meulen
Art Klein
RP. Vander Linden
Dora Carson
Rustsell
van Zanter
Martha Cook
Corner Dusht
The
Coun
Try
Blan
Ket Makers
Penney’s
Part
Penney's
America
Liberty Bell
van den Berg Electric & Paint Co
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