Local news from Pella area residents and visitors
Des Moines visitors joined local friends at social gatherings while many residents and relatives travel for visits. A skating rink set to open, numerous illnesses and hospitalizations noted, and a wide array of trips, family gatherings, and church events are described across Pella and surrounding towns with references to Klein Horst Lake Ames Orange City and Os Kalona locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Vander Crook
Kleinhorst Lake
Des Moines
R. C. Allen
Helena
Ames
Allen
D. E. Forbes
Main Street
George van Gorkum
East First Street
Awtry & Lankelma
Bert Bout
Rosscreen Co
Broadway
Chris Lobbes
Edgerton
Minnesota
Gerrit
Ter Horst
Lena
Clareen
Orange City
Bert Vande Keift
Washington Street
Clark Nichols
Frances
Pella
Furniiure
Ohn den Hartog
Clear Lake
Rykhock
Gea
van Vark
M.E. Hospital
Pi Happy Sybenga
Oskaloosa
Miedeina
Henry van, Brogen
Oskalonsa
Ralph van Brogen
Henry van Yhame
Lautenbach
Dickie
Dex Moines
Kenneth van Brogen
Osk Loosa
Ardelia Gladstee
D Gi Moines
Fred Lankelma
Marjorie Veenman
W. M. Arkel
An Arkel
Oskiriding
Nes Veenman
Osk Joosa
M Kuyk
Cook
Gerald Rysdam
Jacobs
Pella, Lown
Hattie Vander “Meuien
John W. Vander
Harry Dixson
Mald Robertson
Ottawa
Joyce Sadler
Jacob Cole
Mill Nuth Dakota
Joma
R. Dodone Sully
Chienzo
Jacob Sjaarde
Jelt de Jong
Leighton
Roy de Wild
Cora Brangenhorst
Mission Rehoboth
New Mexic
Ladies Aid
First Reformed Church
Priscilla Ladies Aid
Second Reformed Church
Chicago
M. Monsma
Sam
Havitus
C. Aschenbrenner
Paul Blommers
California
Tautenbach
Hattie van Gorp
M.C. van Gorp
Alvin van Zee
Man White
Inquiring Reporter Opinions On All Star Game Defeat
Five residents discuss the National League loss in the All Star game attributing it to pitching, hitting, and management decisions. W A Stout and others cite starter choices and strong American League hitting as key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nationals
W. A. Stout
Frisch
Billker
M.t. Paardekooper
Carl Clarke
Jimmy Fox
Babe Ruth
W. E. Houk
Walker
Dizy Dean
Visit to the Stratosphere thrills Boys' Camp observer
Stuart Kuyper writes about his trip with the Boys' Camp to the Stratosphere. He describes traveling from five to seven, viewing a balloon with floodlights, inflation ropes, and a loud gas release that sent canvas and powder flying as the bag ripped. About 10,000 spectators panicked, and Kuyper’s group finally returned home after a long departure delay. The diary notes a Crystal Cave visit and an upcoming trip starting Thursday, with mail directed to Raj.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Kuyper
Black Hille
Dad
Bos
Warns Against Poison Ivy In Iowa Parks This Season
The Conservation Commission warns that poison ivy appears in state parks as a creeping or climbing shrub from the Sumac family. It features three leaflets on one stem with smooth edges, light green above, whitish flowers, and white berries in fall. Contact causes a skin eruption. consult a physician promptly and apply witch hazel compresses while awaiting care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Commission
Wheat crop outlook under June crop report and AAA program
Iowa extension officials said the 1985 wheat crop could be adequate for export with a June report showing 671 million bushels total, including 441 million bushels winter wheat and 240 million bushels spring wheat. Last year’s crop was 496 million. Farmers face a home market shortage risk and rely on AAA adjustment payments to stabilize prices amid larger production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wth
AAA
RK. Bliss
Iowa State College Extension Service
George E. Farrell
Division of Grains
The
Wheat program protections cited for farmers
The article discusses how farmers revived a parity return on domestic allotments and argues that provisions of the wheat program were essential during years of poor harvests. It suggests these protections will be even more necessary with normal crops.
Van Ommen Retired Church Janitor Dies at 80
B van Ommen longtime janitor of the Third Reformed church died Wednesday night at 8 00 oclock aged 80 years 10 months after a monthlong illness of a heart attack He was married 58 years with nine children 32 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Born in Holland he came to Pella 50 years ago Funeral plans not yet set
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
van Ommen
Women To Have Large Part At Iowa State Fair
Iowa women will present a mid summer exposition at the Iowa State Fair with plans by the state federation of women's clubs. The event runs Aug 21 to Aug 30 in two buildings and features programs contests demonstrations and exhibits representing topics women are engaged in across the state coordinated by major women’s organizations including the federation and Farm Bureau department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ration of Women’s Clubs
Women's Department of the
Farm Bureau
Towa Congress of Par
Iowa State Fair Exposition Highlights State Women’s Projects
Exhibits will feature twenty five women’s farm bureau projects and home economics displays with cooking canning sewing and china painting. Daily programs include theatre plays demonstrations and music. A state championship baking and canning contest offers cash prizes and the statewide baby health contest awards 500 dollars. Over 150000 Iowa women expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Farm Bureau
Iowa
Bad Experience With The Bees At Knoxville Farm
H Shivvers nursing injuries after a mowing accident southwest of Knoxville. A team of mules hitched to the mower spooked a hive, stinging him and the animals. The mules tangled in harness were at risk of another hive, Shivvers unhitched them, then he was taken to Pleasantville for first aid. He is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shivvers
Knoxville
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Cedar Rapids
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Los An Cah
Ta W. Tartey
Momer L. Hilo
Los Angel
Elmer van Zee
Gerrit IL van Heukelom
Bill Klyn
Tunis de Honte
Keswick
Got van Rocked
Alt. Ver Meer
Dauers Ruth
Edn
Peter Olivier
Otley
TC. Dalzelis
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
van Niewaal
A. Lathberden
J. Vgenstra
Dan Meulpolder
John W. Vander Linden
Euting
Abe Vander Beek
Wayne
Verne Grr
Verne
Baraclena
Heter
Isental
Jeahen de Maan
Rot
Pella’s
Quaker State
Star Oil CO
Robert Renaud
Lefty Gomez
Nionals
William Cameron
Harrison County
Frank F. Merriam Satuday
Crystal Cave
Raj
Coney Islands
the Grill
W. P. Koopman
B. van Ommen
van Gorp
Van
Gorp's Milk
Ara
Hm Aeal
Rey
DE Winter
Oxfords
Shoe Store
East Side Square
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