Relscreen Operations See High Level Employment Growth
Annual figures from Relscreen show about 400 employees in the field and office, with 158 from nearby communities, representing roughly 40 percent of total employment aided by company transport. New products include a Basement Sash line, expanded casements, Lite-Proof shades for audio visual use, and a heating control application for Venetian Blinds aimed at schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayaphore Jumger Limited
Oskaloosa
Knoxvill
Communitie
Motor Manners Book Given to Marion County High Schools
Ryan Transport Corp announces distribution of 1500 copies of Emily Post's Motor Manners to Iowa high schools and colleges next month. Over 400 copies go to drivers and employees at ten terminals, other copies to schools. The book, published with National Highway Users Conference, promotes traffic courtesy to reduce accidents and improve road safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Emily Post
Ryan Transport Corp
John Ryan
Desnes
Iowa
Post
National Highway Users Conference
Popul
Raun
Ely
New Law Requires Stop Before Entering Highway
A new amendment to the traffic law requires every driver to stop fully before entering or crossing any public highway from a private road. The measure, passed by the general assembly earlier this month, aims to yield to approaching traffic and applies to tractors, horse-drawn vehicles, farm machinery, and motor vehicles. Other changes include a 45 foot maximum length limit for coupled vehicles and a requirement for all drivers to reduce speed to a reasonable and proper rate when approaching vehicles on highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Safety Department
Ast General Assembly
Alfred Kahl
Assembly
Central College Adds Ten Teachers to Faculty
Central College plans a fall expansion with ten new faculty members. New hires will broaden biology history and physical education offerings, enable class divisions and enhanced counseling, and support a wider range of majors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Currie I
Centrial
Far East
North America
Asia
Red Rock Dam Proposal Draws Iowa Council Support
Iowa officials heard advocates for the Red Rock dam and reservoir amid flood control plans for the Des Moines valley. Dr Garland Hershey cited early favorable consideration, while Ottumwa leaders described flood devastation and urged quick action. Council approval would prompt army engineers to begin work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Des Moines Register
Red Rock
UH. Garland Hershey
Towa
New State Natural Resources Cout
Des Moines
Hershey
Ottawa City
Hlc
Loveless
Ottamriniin
Leite
Resources Eimell
Ottumwa
Council
Army Engineers
High School Band Sacred Concert at West Park Sunday
The High School Band will give a concert of sacred music at West Market Park this Sunday afternoon. Miss Ruby Leyden will sing The Last Child and Greta Palmquist will perform a cornet solo The Rosary. A cornet quartet premieres Sleepers Awake and A Mighty Fortress is Our God. If bad weather, the concert moves to the following Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market Park
Ruby Leydens
Greta Palmquist
Highway Safety Notice About Flares and Reflectors
A reminder emphasizes displaying fusees flares reflectors or other warning devices on highways to alert drivers. It underscores proper usage during breakdowns emergencies and low visibility to reduce accidents and improve road safety.
Fine Produce Entries Assured For County Fair
The Marion County Free Fair opens in less than three weeks with preparation days on August 3 and 4. Officials predict a strong turnout of entries across vegetables fruits grains and school art divisions. Worth Overton warns of large fruit vegetable and grain entries while Sad Plot and Mrs Potts expand school and open class cattle displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Henry Heinz
Worth Overton
Chanty
Christian High Faculty Complete For Coming Term
The Christian High School announces a full faculty for the coming term due to departures. New hires include Richard Bruinooge to teach Latin American History and coach, Viola Hagen to teach English and social problems, with Malformed lines indicating studies and seminary plans for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian High
Hares
Eelstes
Henry Muyskens
Bakemazoo
Michisan
Mirodoh Kamp
Tacal Schowl
Sears Aco i
Neval Stunes
We Christian School
Michigan
Mey Kany
Michigan Comeline
Chale University
Des Moines
Cromwell Roscamp
Thestrivtor
Herband
Central College
Richard Bruinooge
Shebay- Wisconsin
Ivin College
Grand Rhapgan
Marion County 4-H Beef Projects Lead Enrollments
4-H boys in Marion County concentrate on beef projects as the year-end review begins. Thomas A. Robb reports 112 boys feed and care for 164 animals, with swine second at 41 boys and 7h animals. Other projects include dairy 29, sheep, horses, two for corn growing, and one rabbit project. The climax is the Marion County Fair with surrounding midwest shows in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Thomas A. Robb
County Extension
Ma County
Robb
Trio of Young Women to Sing at Band Concert
A municipal band concert will feature a vocal trio of Misses Marilyn Tanis, Peggy Leu, and Ruby Leydens. Director Henry E B Kuper introduces the performers with the ensemble to follow, entertaining the audience with their vocal pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Tanis
Peggy Leu
Ruby Leydens
al Thane
First Ap
Henry EB. Kuper
Attendanc
Fin Oren S
Mpal
Core Pella M
Use of Tools and Skills in Making Things Taught Here
Fifteen college industrial arts students work on wooden projects on the west side of the square. They build items from lamp tables to boats with leaders like John Mattzahn making a 14 foot outboard boat. The class practices joints and lumbers while instructor Chet Cross notes the value for high school teaching and home use. Mrs. Carol Cross will teach music and home economics this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Dewayne Leats
Buffalo Center
Chet Cros Stuke
Spring Lake
Mich
Don Taylor
Pleasant Galen Cheuvront
Chicago, Ill
Dean van Zea
Pleasantville
Orville Haan
Grand
John Martzahn
Platteville
Wis
Red Hettinger
Kellogg
Kooi
Martsahn
Robert Hand
Ed Kooi
Don Heller
Villisea
Roy
College Industries
John Mattzahn
Cuba City
Wisc
Wisconsin
LeRoy Stultz
Bob Hand
Chet “Cross
Helsing
Cross
Chet Cros
Central Collgns
Elas
Industvial Ad
Gabseant
Nate
Carol All Cross
Pella Picnic Marks Annual Gathering in Holland Michigan
The Pella Picnic at Park returns to Michigan in Holland at the Ovalr on Wednesday July reluek. Committee members include Mr Wan Charman Rev W Goulooze and Mr DB Siaardema coordinating the supper and event for local Pella residents in a longstanding community tradition.
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Pella
Holland
Michigan
Cella Vie
AML
Michugan
Michigan State
Paarl
Ovalr
Reluek
Bob Klein Takes Over Pella Chamber of Commerce Helm
Bob Klein becomes president of the Pella Chamber of Commerce at a meeting of officers and directors. New officers include a vice president and secretary Karl Veemeer, with Roy Van Vark and William Bean among the named appointees. The report notes the moment is calm as the business men settle into new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Klein
Chamber of Commerce
Pella Chambe Commerce
Pella
Jo. Cece
Stenties
Klemm
William Bean
Marion County Bank
Roy van Vark
Pell National Bank
Karl Vee Meer
Th Chamber
Students Grasp Opportunity for Music Instruction
The high school band resumed lessons after spring closure and plans two summer performances in Eddyville and West Market. They declined a July 30 Fremont concert due to student work and vacations, while continuing a busy schedule with sacred concert on Sunday and past appearances on Memorial Day and July 4. New students and out of town freshmen joined, boosting weekly lessons to an average of 69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bn Sehool
Eddyville
Fremont
West Market
Orion Winners At Pella Rotary Club Program
Two 1949 class graduates thanked the Orion Rotary Club for a special Orion Music Award. Marilyn Tanis won instrumental music honor, playing three cello numbers including district and state contest pieces. Marcia Van Maanen sang two numbers. Both will attend Central this fall. The club meets at Second Reformed Church parlors each Tuesday at 6 15 PM, with Kiwanis joining for this noon meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Orion Music
Malyn Tanis
Marcia van Maanén
Marilyn
Marcia
Central
Fella Rotary
Second Reformed
Beat Kiwanis Club
Crusaders Male Quartet to Perform at Sully Iowa
The Crusaders Quartet from Northwestern Solihull will perform at the Sully Church in Sully Iowa Monday evening July 1 at 8 oclock. The group includes Dean Thimsen Reed baritone, Jola Williams tenor, and a Glasgow pianist. The program features sacred hymns and gospel songs with Mr. Smith delivering a gospel message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crusaders
Northwestern Solivels
Public Schools Open August 30 1949 50 Calendar
The Ada public school year 1949-50 runs from Tuesday August 30 to Friday May 26 1960 with a preliminary instruction day Monday August 29. Morning sessions only. Planned vacations include September 13 Tri County Teacher's meeting at Oskaloosa November 4 ISEA Convention at Des Moines November 23-24 Thanksgiving Vacation December 24-January 1 inclusive Holiday Vacation April 19 Spring Vacation May 25 Commencement. Calendar aligns with College schedule to avoid conflicts and support practice teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Anders
Tri County
Oskaloosi
ISEA
Des Moines
Veenstra Named Dairy Industry Queen Candidate in Marion County
Donna Joan Veenstra, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Veenstra of Vella, is among seven candidates announced for Marion County Dairy Industry Queen. The winner will be chosen August 6 at the Marion County Fair in Knoxville after preliminaries by committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Veenstra
Dairy Queen
Donna Jean V
Harold Veenstea
Vella
Marion County Dairy Industry
Knoxville
Veenstra
Clyde Core
Marion County Queen of the
McConville
Ben MeConville
Donna Joan Veenstra
Harald Veenstra
Vellatchie Roberts
Atticn
Glenn Rob
Cat Heasantville
Van
Marion County
Marion
Coneaba
Queens
Avc
Ites
Fast
Hosalie Freys
Shirley Phillips
Mariann Richards
Phewantville
4-H Club to Present Plays Friday Evening
The Black Oak and Scatt U-Need-Us 4-H Clubs will present two plays Henrys Mi and Dont Me at a pro gram and social at the Con Ver Ploeg home ten miles west of Leighton on Friday evening July 16 at o clock. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
The
Black Oak
Scatt
Mediapolis Couple Buy Vande Noord Recreation Parlor
Mr and Mrs Robert Lane of Mediapolis Iowa purchased the recreation parlor on the south side of Garden Square from Harold Vande Noord They took possession on July 1 with Mr Lane assuming management
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lane
Mediapolis
Iowa
Garden Square
Harold Vande Noord
Mr. Lane
Van Maanen Colts Shine at New Sharon Horse Show
Van Maanen’s Colts led the top bracket at the New Sharon Horse Show as Payne Frederick of Hollister Missouri and Lowell Burkhart of Boone Iowa rode Elbert Van Maanen’s colts to a first and a third place. The third place colt was 37 days old and both boys work in tomato fields daily. This marked the boys and their colts’ first show, with Elbert Van Maanen also winning first with his yearling colt in a large class.
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Payne Frederick
Hollister
Lowell Burkhart
Boone
Iowa
Elbert van Maaanen
New Sharon
Elbert ‘van Maanen
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West Park
Viola Hagen
Prairie City
Calvin College
Club Boys Like Beef
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Pella Rotary Club
Sully
Board
Sup’t
Board of Education
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John Blommers
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