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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1954
Page
7
The article notes a June 7 primary to select party candidates for the November national election. Polls run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with receiving and counting boards in local places. Voters may choose only their party ballot but can change by deposition to the Election Board. Sample ballots will be posted at voting sites.
The Iowa Bureau of Labor requires permits for summer work for youths aged 14 to 16, with over 16 needing an age certificate. Employers must file an Employer's Agreement detailing work and hours, plus an age document, to the Superintendent of hours at the high school, who issues permits. The high school office will be open all summer to handle requests.
The Chronicle notes the municipal pool opening date was announced as Wednesday June 16 but tickets show opening Monday June 14. Tickets cost 2.50 for children and 4.00 for adults, available at Mffer's Drug Store or from Legion Auxiliary members Mrs Murray Rinehart and Mrs Jacob Vander Veer.
A 1955 reminder urges householders to preserve tulip vitality by leaving tops until leaves dry then removing them. Tug tests determine removal time. keep soil open after, cultivate to reduce weeds, and burn old leaves to prevent disease. President Vansittert of the Historical Society sponsors the guidance.
The 1953 54 dental program shows 426 pupils with 345 return cards. Lincoln led with five 100 percent rooms and one 99 percent room, while Webster reached 71 percent. Grades K to 8 used the dental cards, and overall home school cooperation reached about 81 percent.
The Pella Merchants will host Ottumwa at Pool Park on Tuesday June 9 and Friday June 11. Ottumwa Ads plays at Pool Park Tuesday and Belinda also hosts a game Friday. Local merchants expect tight competition and evening games under lights.
Pella High bids farewell to Miss Henrietta Ver Heul after 39 years on the faculty. She taught Latin algebra geometry and trig, led the Honor Society since 1945, and shaped students with lessons in fair play citizenship and moral character. Her family has a long teaching tradition across Pella schools.
Earl Pohlmann chaired a Rotary luncheon on June 1 outlining a teenage Road-e-o sponsored by the club. Activities include events on Broadway Saturday afternoon June 12 at 1:00 and a Saturday morning session at the high school. Entry blanks are available at Central Far Cafe Coffee Shop Garden Square Cafe Pella National Bank Marion County State Bank and Cook and Son Insurance.
The Pella Implement Store hosted a Family Night on Monday May 24 with a Frozen Food demonstration by Mary Lou Ogden IH district Home Economist. About 65 women tasted her preparations while 55 men watched films on the McCormick Super MTA tractor and 64 combines with a talk led by K B Highberger of International Harvester. A Q A followed and refreshments for all 120 attendees were served. Henry Klein called it a great success and enjoyable.
Summer baseball kicks off with Midgets Little Bigger League High School and Jr Legion in the area. Jr Legion, sponsored by Van Veen Van Hemert Post 89, began practice Tuesday at Swimming Pool Park. Tryouts welcomed for all under 17. Practices 5 to 7 p.m. Weekly. Little Bigger League ages 13 to 15. Several last year’s Midget League grads expected to rejoin. About 12 rostered players per team. Multiple manager changes across Kiwanistes Amvet and other squads. Weather permitting, league play planned to begin Thursday or Friday with games at Swimming Pool Park. public invited.
Henrietta Ver Heul was honored with a certificate of citation at Pella High School's 76th annual commencement on May 27. Board President J Gilbert Boat presented the diploma style certificate signed by the Board of Education for her long service guiding local youth.
A Social Security Administration representative will be in the Council Room at City Clerk's Office 717 Main Pella Iowa on Wednesday June 9 1984 from 930 to 1030 am. Leo W Smith Des Moines SSA office manager announced survivors insurance protection funded by self employed workers since 1961 and reaching age 65 retirement before mid 1957. Future self employment plans extend this coverage.
Central College alumni and guests gathered in Gra ham Hall on May 29 1954 for a dinner attended by 184 alumni and friends. The event welcomed the graduating class into the Alumni Association with remarks by Rev. Roorda and presentations from Alvin Poppen of a memorial gift for the late Robert C Lautenbach. Treasurer’s report notes bond and treasury certificate transfers to the Memorial Union earlier in February. New officers honored include Rev. Garrett Roorda president and Mrs Mina De Roos Huibregtse secretary. A list of Century and 5000 clubs members was announced with 51 new club members for 1953 1954, including several deceased members acknowledged.
A public program will be held Thursday night June 10 at 8 p.m. in Grand Rapids Michigan near Calvin College. A sight and sound film A Goodly Heritage shows life at Calvin College today followed by a short address by Sydney Youngsma Calvin financial secretary. The Pella Chapter Calvin Alumni sponsors. A 6 15 banquet and business meeting precedes in the church basement served by Christian High School Ladies Auxiliary.
Four city churches unite for a Vacation Bible School at Third Reformed Church from Monday June 7 for two weeks. Theme Pioneering for Christ with daily lessons stories music and missionary hour for older groups. Last year enrollment neared 300 and organizers hope to surpass it.
Dr. William J. Petersen announces that 62 persons were elected to membership in the State Historical Society of Iowa during May 1954. Davenport led with eight new members. Iowa City and Waterloo followed with five each. Burlington and Glenwood had three. several towns had two or one new members. four members came from three states and the District of Columbia. one member was enrolled as a Life Member.
Pella Station of the Weather Bureau records daily observations with E G Beaning serving as observer. Data shows 2.53 inches of total daily rainfall and notes on atmospheric conditions observed at the station.
Central College marked commencement season with Dr. G T Vander Lugt delivering the baccalaureate sermon in Douwstra Chapel. He warned that human towers of ambition invite divine restraint, urging graduates to pursue their calling with vigor while recognizing limits between creator and creation.
The Pella Rotary Club and Newton Junior Chamber of Commerce announce the first annual Teen-age Road-e-o in Pella on June 12. Judges, including Rudy Ulrich Earl Atkins and two highway patrolmen, supervise skill tests at Pella High School and Central Park. Parental signatures are required on entry blanks and winners advance to state and nationals for scholarships totaling 3100 dollars.
Local entry form for a teen-age road-e-o event published by the Chamber of Commerce and Pella Rotary Club. It informs entrants and parents what information is required, with consent and school driver training questions, and where to return completed blanks to Earl Pohlman at Cook and Son Insurance in Pella, Iowa.
Nearly all graduates from Central have accepted positions for next year. Pella seniors include Raymond Den Adel magna cum laude and several others pursuing teaching careers in Iowa and beyond. Numerous plans point to further study or seminary, with a few awaiting definite job decisions and others entering military service.
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