Presbyterians Meet on College Campus Conference Theme
On Central campus a Presbyterian youth conference titled I Am the Way gathers the South Watern Jewish and Presbyterian groups for a third consecutive year. Rev Malcolm D B Rudy of Hunt fills the Presbyterian Church in Burlington directs the event with thirteen leaders from Town speaking at morning classes and vesper services.
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Presbyterians
Westminster Fellaship
Presbyterian Churches
South Watern
Malcolm DB. Rudy
Hunt Fills Presbyterian Church
Burlington
Aftenoons
Con Ence
Eon Tuesda Ningg
Fourth of July Fun at Pella Country Club Defining Moments
Fourth of July at Pella Golf and Country Club featured a Consecutive Club Tournament with prizes for Medalist Wally Kooyman highest score Ben Hocksema and other top places. A 6:30 p.m. pot luck supper followed, with patriotic cake toppers, fireworks display led by Rudy Ul rich and Matt Heerema, and a lively late evening on the club lawn. Community events included a well attended adult Games Night, Friendship Hour, and ongoing club improvements. Five new members joined, including Mr. and Mrs. Marion Wormhoudt.
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Pella Golf and Country Club
Brassie
Mashie
Niblick
Potter
Wally Kooyman
Ben Hocksema
Sth Price
Gordon Nesbit
Elmer de Winter
Ralph Ver Meer
C. F. Dykstra
Gerald Rysgam
Louis van Tockel
Wilda
Fran
A. B. van Houweling
II. Pietenpol
A. Schilder
Leona Schilder
T. G. Fultz
Ehner de Winter
Rudy Ulrich
Matt Heerema
George Ver Steeg To Be The Soloist At Band Concert
Weather permitting the Monimeal Band will play Saturday night in Central Path. George Ver Steeg, editor of the Daily Chronicle, will be the soloist leading the program. The concert promises a fine musical evening for local residents.
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George Ver Steeg
I Monimeal
Geonge Ver Stone
Dele Chronivie
Soledt
Pelia Band Plans Lynnville Concert on July 12
Oren S. Van Niewaal secretary announces the Pelia Band will perform in Lynnville on July 12. The Lynnville Library Committee and local citizens invite Pella residents to attend, enjoy homemade ice cream and coffee, and fundraise for the library. Weather permitting, many Delta citizens with families are expected to attend and drive over for the evening event.
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Aniipalvitation
Lynnvilla Leary Committee
Mi Reccoe Sparks
Lynnville
Sears
Lynnville Lib
Mra. Reseue Sparkes
Pella
Delta
Oren S. van Niewaal
Fella Municipal
Pair of Deer Seen North of Leighton by Wm. Van Heukelom
On the Fourth of July William Van Heukelom driving toward his son in law’s home north of Leighton heard a rustling in the corn and saw a pair of deer. He called to Mr and Mrs Walter Steenbock and family who came out and observed the deer leap the fence and run away. Bill wished he had his son in law John Roerelyn’s movie camera for a photo.
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Gon de Prenger
William van Heukelom
Leighton
Walter Steenbock
Bill
John Roerelyn
Bond Sales Over Quota in County And Continuing
Twelve more counties reached their Opportunity quotas last week, bringing total counties over 100 percent to 36. Town stands at 94.2 percent of its 50 million quota with BE, P and G sales totaling 47,098,762 in L. Joh, Knoxville, and P. I Kuyper, Pella, Marion county chairs, reported that sales for this drive neared completion. Sioux and Story counties kept the lead, Plymouth surpassed Taylor for third, and Cherokee rose to fifth ahead of Pocahontas. Mahaska County reached 69.55 percent and Jasper 5.4K percent of quota.
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L. Joh
Knoxville
P. I Kuyper
Pella
Marion County
Sabi Ate
Sioux
Story
Plymouth
Taylor
Cherokee
Pocahontas County
Mahaska County
Jasper County
Newton GIs to Face WHO Non Stars at Monroe
The Newton GIs farm team will play the WHO Non-Stars from Des Moines at Monroe on July 4 at 8 p.m. Admission is 60 cents with 20 cents for attendants. The charity game benefits veterans by funding smokers and recreation for men in Knoxville Veterans' Hospital.
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Newton Gi's
Monroe
Newton GI
WHO
Des Moines
Monroe Diamond
Procoss
Veterans’ Hospital
Knoxville
Teen-Age Party Invites Dancers to July 13 Event
Mr and Mrs Ben Hoeksema and others invite teens to a July 13 Teen-Age Party in Reasoner Town. The program features round and square dancing, costumes with prizes, lollies, and rattles. Attendees are urged to dress in cool duds and enjoy a playful, social evening.
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Ben Hoeksema
Ralph Grandman
Eldon O, Ray
Jacob Jacobs, Jr
Reasoner
Town
Lucky
Diiges
Social Security Wage Reporting Needs Accurate Data
Wage reporting errors burden workers and employers. The Social Security Administration spends nearly a million dollars annually correcting incorrect names and numbers, while workers lose wage credits. If employees show correct cards and employers copy details accurately, most losses and costs could be cut. Correct reporting is a shared duty.
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Social Security Administration
Social Security Rep to Visit Newton Employment Office
On July 7 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. a Social Security Administration representative will be at the Employment Service Office at 109 West 2nd Street South Newton Iowa to assist residents of the Pella Newton area. The service is free of charge and answers on rights and obligations under the Old Age and Survivors Insurance system.
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Social Security Administration
Employment Service Office
West 2Nd Street South
Newton
Iowa
Pella-Newton
Social Security
Peggy Leu Wins $1000 Regional College Scholarship
Peggy Leu of Pella Iowa wins a regional college scholarship funded by the United Christian Youth Movement. Award totals $1000, paying $250 yearly for four years plus attendance at seven regional planning conferences. Leu, a member of Second Reformed Church of Vel la, will enter Pella Central College and plans to teach music in Christian higher education. She has held leadership roles in Girls League and Christian Endeavor, taught Sunday school, edited district Endeavor paper and performed music in church and state meetings.
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Peggy Ann Leu
First Street
Pella
Tuwa
Dennis Savage
United Christian Youth Movement
Leu
Second Reformed Church of
Vella
Pella Central College
Girls League
Junior Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Chrina Endeavor Me
Missionary From India to Speak at Gospel Hall
Missionary Gordon Williamson from India will address the Gospel Hall on Thursday July 14 detailing conditions in his country and his gospel work after years of service. The notice previews his talk on current issues and religious labor.
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India
Gospel Hall
Gordon Williamson
Three Hurt in Auto Crash Near Sully Sunday
Two persons were taken to Oskaloosa hospitals after a head on collision two miles west of Sully. Van Soolen, 20, suffered a compound fracture of the right leg and facial injuries. Neva Vander Kamp, 16, was treated for cuts to the chin nose and face at Mahaska hospital. Harry W. Lanser, 21, Sully, received head and face cuts and an arm injury at Lynnville. Deputy Ed Scoville said Lanser, with Vander Kamp, became confused as a car neared and swerved into oncoming traffic.
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Oskaloosa
Sully
Oskalo
van Soolen
Merepital
Neva Vander Kamp
Mahaska Hospital
Harry W. Lanser
Lynnville
Ed Scoville
Jasper County
Lanser
Vander Kamp
Combustion disaster injures owner at Spencer shop
A ceiling saw caused a blaze at Spencer’s store injuring proprietor Marie Hubbard with head and hip gashes while several employees escaped uninjured.
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Spencer
Marie Hubbard
Lightning Hits Peter Revien Farm Barn Near Spirit Lake
A barn on the Peter Revien farm near Spirit Lake burned last week after a lightning strike. Firefighters from Spirit Lake prevented spread to adjacent structures and halted further damage.
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Peter Revien
Spi Lake
Spirit Lake
Refrigerator Fire at G F Sadler Home
A refrigerator fire at the Sadler residence damaged the kitchen and spread to adjacent areas. Neighbors and responders worked to contain the blaze, but the appliance was ruined. No injuries are reported, and investigation into the cause continues.
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G. F. Sadler
Veteran Mechanic recalls early years at TWA
Guy Van Skike of TWA recalls the 1929 flight era during a summer celebration marking 20 years of continental passenger service. Born in Clinton Iowa and based at Kay City, he joined as an apprentice and rose to oversee engine overhaul at Kinge Overhaul Base. He sailed from California to Bombay as jet service began and witnessed aviation milestones alongside stars like Gloria Swanson and Will Rogers.
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Vaan
Tae
Guy B. van Skike
Pella Crom
HNO
Tran Atom van Skike
TWA
Kinge
Kay City
Los Angles
Ion
EWA
Aviation Tans
Ford
A. Lindberg
Ametia L
Gloria Swanson
Mary Pich-ford
Douglas Fairbanks
Will Rogers
van Skike
Clinton
Iowa
Portation
Missionary Service Sunday Evening Speakers From Colombia
Church of the Open Bible invites all for a special Sunday evening service on July 10 at 7800 Pam. Lois Stanton and Marjorie McGowan, home on furlough from the Open Bible Mission in Colombia, will speak about their three years of work at Station Secreto. They must return to South America before December 1 as permits require, inspiring attendees to support the mission field.
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Church of the Open Bible
Pam
Lois ‘Stanton
Marjorie McGowan
Columbia
South America
Ible
Secreto
U. S.A
America
Fishing in the Canadian Lakes Adventure by Arnold A Schippe
Arnold A Schippe recounts a Northern Ontario fishing trip with Lee Farmer from June 6. The itinerary includes car trouble, a Bemidji lunch at a Paul Bunyan statue, border checks at Sault Ste Marie area, a Rainy Hotel stay, and a moose sighting near Sioux Narrows. The narrative blends travel details with humorous observations and local flavor.
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St. Francis
Ontario
British Isles
Rainyer
Sioux Nixtows
Lee
Calé
Record Breaking Crowd At July 4 Evening Show
A record crowd gathered at Pool Park on the Fourth of July to see two softball games and a fireworks display sponsored by the Post, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Softball Association. The turnout surpassed the previous Tulip Time event, approaching five thousand attendees.
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Pool Park
Teg Post
Chamber of Commerce
Pella
Nich
Fred Whalley
Murphys of
Ells
Mobil Gas
Newton
Lojton Post
Softhall Association
Herbert Mentink
Velin Merchants
K of P's
Ottumwa
Marion County Free Fair Opens With Big Plans in Knoxville
The Marion County Free Fair returns to Knoxville in August with a busy schedule and expanded Merchant’s Arcade space. Entertainment includes Thrill Show, Daredevils, Girl 4-H Movie, circus acts, and a Dairy Queen crowning. Auto racing, Amateur Hour, and Livestock sales are on the docket, plus a full concert and fireworks night.
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Marion County
Knoxville
Henry Mein
Heinz
Major Bowes
Ted Mack
National Farm Safety Week to Be July 24-30
President Truman proclaims National Farm Safety Week for July 24 to 30. Wardle of Iowa State College emphasizes safe work habits to cut farm accidents, noting about 70 percent arise from unsafe practices. Each day targets a farming phase from home hazards to machinery, with Sunday for hazard correction and Saturday for progress review.
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Towa
Truman
Wardle
Towa State College
New men on soils district staff added in Marion County
Roger Mead of Des Moines has been added as conservation aid to Marion County Soils District to fill a vacancy created by Lee Walker's transfer to Jasper County. Mead brings experience from Doane Agricultural Agency. Tynan Eells, in charge, notes two new summer aids have arrived.
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Roger Mead
Dex Moines
Marion County Soils District
Lee Walker
Jasper County
Mead
Doane Agricultural Agency
Tynan Eells
Merchants Fall to Brown Bombers in Pool Park Tilt
Fans saw a tight game as the Merchants versus the Brown Bombers of Sioux City at Pool Park. Bennett pitched strong for the Merchants with eight hits allowed and 12 strikeouts while Williams fanned 11 for the visitors. Final score shows the Bombers winning 6 to 0 with a late scoring burst.
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Bill Stout
Murphys
Mobil Gas
Babe Caldwell
Merchants
K of P's
Ottumwa
Bennett
C. Williams
Buck ‘Terlouw
Dean van Zoo
Brown Bombers
Sioux City
Pool Park
Hay
F. Williams
Brown
Williams
Preeman
B. Bandstra
Soft Ball Home Schedule and Rainout Notice Des Moines
The Des Moines home schedule lists games on July 8 Friday, July 12 Tuesday, July 15 Friday, July 19 Wednesday, and July 4 away at Belinda Perey. A game with Garden Inn of Des Moines was rained out and a new date has not been set. The Chronicle will publish notice when scheduled.
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Des Moines
Chronicle
Two Marion County Staffing Additions Include Students
Two Knoxville youths join the Marion County staff. Vernon Bruce, a junior in agronomy and soils at Iowa State College, is the son of Mr and Mrs Carl Bruce. James E. Zack, a former Cornell College student, is the son of Mr and Mrs.
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Marion County
Knoxville
Vernon Bruce
College of Agriculture
Iowa State College
Carl Bruce
James E. Zack
Cornell College
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