Unsung ambassadors in a close community praised
The article highlights real estate professionals and service station staff as key community ambassadors who influence newcomers’ impressions. It mentions a Chronicle purchase, visits to Pella Nursery by John Ver Meer, and a note about John expanding his orchard operations. It also recalls cinema outings to Towering Inferno and Earthquake and jokes about a combined disaster epic called Shake n Bake.
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OJM
John Ver Meer
Pella
John
Bob Cranston
Henry Fischer
Holland Theatre
All Chroniade Chronicle publication data
All Chroniade is a weekly published by Pella Publications in Pella Iowa. It lists second class postage, subscription rates nine dollars per year in several counties and eleven dollars elsewhere. Orders and address changes should be sent to Pella Chronicle at 739 Franklin Street.
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Pella
Lews
Marion
Mahaska
Poweshiek
Jasper
Pella Chronicle
Franklin St
Iowa
A Great Loss In Pella Community Leaders Die
The community mourns Fred Heerema and Jack Cook two respected local men who shaped education in Pella through teaching administration and serving on the School Board Their legacies in education and public service will be remembered. A recent bus accident test of disaster drills showed effective response by police ambulance hospital staff and volunteers led by Hospital Administrator John Harmeling Ruth De Prenger and Linda Madden received praise for leading tasseling crews and supporting injured youths The anonymous letter lauded their calm and helpful conduct, noting many good kids among the community and thanking all for a job well done.
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Fred Heerema
Jack Cook
Pella
Fred
Jack
Pella Community Hospital
John Harmeling
Harmeling
Ruth de Prenger
Linda Madden
Ruth
Linda
Jean Likes Belgium
AFS student Jean Nollen writes from Belgium about initial impressions living abroad. She describes travel from New York to Brussels, Moret village life, a castle and forest, and her growing comfort though missing home. She notes Dutch language struggles, new friends Marleen and Dirk, a developing Dutch word book, and plans to welcome letters from home.
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Jean ‘Nollen
Pella
AFS
Belgium
Jean Nollen
C-O
Gerard van de Voorde
Boomgaarastraat
Zolder
Hans
Geert
Bart
New York
States
Brussels
Moret
Looking Back A Pella Calendar Of Local History
Fifty years ago eight local businessmen produced a womanless wedding with Mayor Tom Fultz as bride. A Legion picnic at R S Grundman farm declared war on summer. Doc Lankelman cited for valor after eating the most food. Ten years ago pony league stars included Frank Fuller and Dennis Van Wyk. Soap Box Derby winner Dennis Van Wyk. queen Janice Van Zee. Classics jazz trio performed. Three years ago Rev Richard Venema became minister at First Christian Reformed Church. Lil Duffer team won girl softball. Soap Box Derby winner Mike Ryken. queen Van Vi.
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Tom Fultz
American Legion and Auxiliary
Old Man
R.S. Grundman
Doc Lankelman
Frank Fuller
Chris van Wyk
Stu
Ver ‘Meer
Mike Harrison
Dennis van Wyk
Janice van Zee
The
Classics
Vic Shetterly
Andy Ter Louw
Ron Bensink
Doug Vait Gorkum
Richard Venema
First Christian Reformed, Church of
Pella
Lil Duffer
Don Fopma
Mike Ryken
Queen
Van_Vi
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Bob Suswns
Jean Likes
Marleen
Dirk
Thomas Boslooper
Second Reformed Church of
Vander _' Weele
Christian School
Trinity Church
Marion County Board OF Supervisors
VER Dught Insurance
Cook & Son Agency
Earl Pohlmann
Tulip City Agency
Bob & Ted Zylstra
Dennis van Gorp
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