Rotary and Rockets Rally in July League Games
In a high scoring baseball frame Rotary posted 201 runs, Rockets 132, as Leighton and Van Gorp Ins. led Leighton West End 66 Van Gorp Ins. Rockets. De Vries powered Rotary with two home runs in two plate appearances, driving their runs.
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Leighton West End
van Gorp
Rockets
Rotary
Coop Electric
Wu Roscreen
Bakker & Rus
Kiwanis
Draycees
Otley
American “Legion
Brain
de Vries
Leighton
Rhe
Jaycees
West
Municipal
Leighton v8
Aycees Pella
Pella High
New Sharon
Eddyville
Steenhoek
Pella
Pella Ponies
Montezuma
Rus
Caldwell
Ter Louw
van Waardhuizen
Emmert
van Vark
Named Outstanding Airman of the Month at Andrews AFB
Airman First Class Delmar J. Van Sant of Sully has been selected Outstanding Airman of the Month in the 1001st Air Base Wing at Andrews AFB Maryland. A United States Air Force cook, he earned the honor for exemplary conduct and performance of duty. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Van Sant of Sully and a Lynnville Sully high school graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews Afb
Delmar J. van Sant
Sully
van Sant
United States Air Force
Andrew van Sant
Lynnville-Sully High School
William N. Verhoef
U.S. Naval Station
San Diego
Calif
Verhoef
William Verhoef
Pella
William
USS
Bon Homme Richard
c/o Fleet Yar
San Francisco
Teens enter work force as job demand rises nationwide
The report from the Department of Commerce and Labor warns a flood of teenagers will join the labor pool. In Marion County 14 to 19 year olds reach 2,278 by 1965 with about 486 seeking jobs. by 1970 this group grows to 2,396 needing 511 more openings. National counts rise from 6.2 million in 1960 to 7.1 million in 1965, signaling a tightening job market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Department of Labor
Marion County
United States
W. Willard Wirtz
Carnival Helps Light Ball Field in Pella
The Pella Jaycees and Pella Youth Baseball Association report $400 from last week’s carnival profits, added to an existing fund for field lights at the new baseball diamond north of the municipal pool. The fund totals about $1,600 and will offset costs of lighting, partly funded by taxes. The S and W Shows carnival, first of its kind since Pella’s 1922 anniversary, operated south of the new high school after delays due to rain.
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Pella Jaycees
Pella Youth Baseball Association
Osceola
Wapello
Pella
Garden Square
Pella C of C reorganizes for New Year leadership
The Pella Chamber of Commerce elected new officers led by Bob Van Hemert succeeding retiring president Ernie Engbers. A full slate of board members and committees was announced including Trade Extension, Road, Solicitation, College, Audit, Entertainment, Theatre, Industrial, Red Rock Dam, Publicity, Marion Co. Impr. Council, Band Representative, and Tulip Time roles with numerous named members and the mayor among appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Charles
Ploeg
Kenneth Vander Linden
Phil Visser
Gerrit Steenhoek
Richard Tysseling
Lloyd Vander Streek
Henry A. Klein
Fred Whalley
Fred Heerema
Darrel Shaeffer
Roy de Wild
Elmer Vermeer
Jack Boatsma
D. H. Crawford
Jerry Vander Schel
John Hoeksema
Charles Vander Ploeg
Vernon Roorda
Bill van den Berg
Earl Pohlmann
Marvin Kooyman
Cornelius Boomsma
Rudy Ulrich
Boat
Verle Ver Dught
Stuart Kuyper- Christmas
John Hoeksma
Arnold de Bruin
John van Berkum
Gerald Breen
Andrew S. Vos
Miles Morgan
Connie Vander Hart
James Wisse
F. W. A. Geurts
Ernie Engbers
Bob Power
Wilson Duven
Edward Wesselink
Gene Stientjes
Donald Lubbers
Dirk van Zante
Donald van Gorp
Ernest Engbers
Red Rock Dam
Fred Veenstra
Paul Bradigan
C. B. Caldwell
Earl Pohl
Conservation 1023 Farmers Get 123 811 in Fed Cost Shares
Marion County farmers joined the Agricultural Conservation Program in 1962 totaling 1023 participants. They received 123 811 dollars in federal cost shares, with 400 purchase orders totaling 78 901 dollars aiding vendors and contractors locally. The program boosts the county economy while farmers share in the costs and labor for soil, water, and woodland conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fed
Marion County
Uncle Sam
Merrill L. Robuck
Agricultural Stablization and Conservation Office
ASC County
Robuck
City Budget Talk Leads Agenda At Tonight's Meeting
The city council plans to discuss the budget for the coming year as the agenda's major item when the city council and department heads meet tonight. Bids are also to be opened for consideration.
City Gasoline and Salt Sale Meeting Set at 7 30 P M
A public notice states a meeting on the sale of gasoline and salt to the city to discuss terms and approvals. The session is scheduled to begin at 7 30 p m with details toward city procurement and contract considerations.
Services Today For Mrs. LeCocq Funeral Held
Funeral services for Miss Margaret LeCocq, lifelong Pel la resident, will be held at 10:00 AM at the Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home chapel. Miss LeCocq died Saturday.
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Margaret LeCocq
Pella
Cattle Empire at West Market Park Free Film Night
The Pella Recreation Commission shows Cattle Empire starring Joel McCrea at West Market Park tonight. It tells of rival cattlemen racing to the railhead with a herd, with a cartoon "Cellbound" for youngsters. The program starts at dark, free admission and audience seating is BYO.
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Joel McCrea
West Market
Paul Bradigan
The
Pella
Parents Magazine
Legion of Deceny
Partial solar eclipse Viewable from Alaska to Maine
Observers warned not to use sun glasses or filters when viewing a partial solar eclipse on July 20. In Iowa the eclipse begins at 2 20 p.m. CST and peaks near 3 30 p.m. CST, with about three fourths of the sun obscured for a minute or two before ending around 4 40 p.m. CST. Astronomer Professor Satoshi Matsushima cautions eye safety and offers safe viewing methods and photography tips.
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Towans
Alaska
Maine
Iowa
Satoshi Matsushima
The
State University of Iowa
Matsushima
Canada
Pella Students Attend ISU Orientation for Freshman Year
Ronald L. Dykstra and Edwin L. Vander Linden, a high school graduate and a Central College student, recently attended Iowa State University orientation in the College of Engineering Technical on the ISU campus. The program familiarizes students with the university and its procedures as they spend two days on campus.
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Central College
Iowa State University
College of Engineering Technical
ISU
Ronald L. Dykstra
Edwin L. Vander Linden
Obituary Notice for Local Resident 82
Morning obituary notes the death of an 82 year old woman. Surviving is a brother Charles LeCocq of Pella. She lived at 908% West Fourth Street. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Richard A. De Jong of the First Reformed Church. Burial follows at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Charles LeCocq
Pella
West Fourth Street
Richard A. de Jong
The
First Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Newspaper Asks For Your Help As Pella Chronicle nears 100 years
The Pella Chronicle plans a special post new year edition covering Pella’s past and invites community cooperation. Old photos from Pella and nearby areas are sought. contributors will receive thanks from readers and the editors.
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Pella
The
Chronicle
Old Chronicle
Jacob Olivier Dies At 78 Retired Pella Farmer
Jacob Olivier a well known Pella area retired farmer died at his home July 11 1963 at age 78 Services were held Saturday at Garden Chapel Funeral Home He was born July 29 1884 the son of Mathew and Albertha Olivier He married Lena Blommers in 1915 and they farmed in Eddyville Oska Joosa and Pella before moving to Pella Surviving are Lena a son Mathew of Otley a daughter Gertrude at home a sister Mrs C Van Niewenhuizen and brothers Leonard of Oskaloosa Albert of Pella and four grandchildren He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers Rev John De Kruyter officiated Interment was in Oakwood cemetery Pella
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Jacob Olivier
Pella
Garden Chapel
Mathew
Albertha
Colyn Olivier
Lacey
Lena Blommers
Eddyville
Oska- Joosa
Otley
Gertrude
C. van Niewenhuizen
Leonard
Oskaloosa
Albert
John de Kruyter
Roy van Loon
Thomas Bloodsworth
Gysbert Blommers
Glenn
Improved plan promises more food and warm clothing for all
A statement highlights better access to nutritious food and warm clothing, signaling increased support and resources for the community. The message stresses inclusivity and shared benefits.
Donald L. Klyn Assigned to Navy Patrol Squadron
Donald L. Klyn, aviation structural mechanic airman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit B. Klyn of Pella Washington, reported May 31 to Patrol Squadron 47 at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station Oak Harbor to fly the Navy's newest twin engine sea plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Harbor
Wash
Donald L. Klyn
USN
Gerrit B. Klyn
East
Pella
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station
Navy
Dr Nellie Kramer Granted Life Membership in AOA
Dr Nellie O Kramer of Pella was among three osteopathic physicians honored with life membership by the American Osteopathic Association at its annual meeting June 25 29 at the Drake Hotel Chicago The award followed a recommendation by the AOA committee on membership and approval by the Board of Trustees Members must be age 70 or have practiced in osteopathy for 50 years or more
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Kramer
AOA
Chicago
Nellie O. Cramer of
Pella
The
American Osteopathic Association
Drake Hotel
Association
Board of Trustees
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Delmar
J. van Sant
Pella National Bank
Klyn Tire
Lenora van Norden
Gloria Bandstra
Carolyn Vander Wilt
Barbara Ver Meer
Vander Waal
Shanda
Jerry Lansen
van Gorps
West End
Bobby Bey
West North Central
Carnival
C of C
National Society For the Prevention of Blindness
SUI
Ditch Boy
van den Electric
Franklin
van den Berg
K D Const. Co
Frank Tromp
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