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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1950

Page

8

Primary race centers on Loveland Kraschel clash

In Iowa a tight Democratic presidential primary features Loveland, formerly of the P M A, defeating Nelson G Kraschel for the nomination. Hickenlooper leads Republicans with strong support while Republican Robert Larson tops Bernard Brown for Attorney General. Ed Kallemyn of Pella runs for Treasurer, finishing fourth with 36 305 votes. Abrahamson leads with 56 430.

Loveland Nelson G. Kraschel Town U. S Kraschel B. B. Hickenlooper Robert Larson Bernard Brown Sioux City Iowa Ed Kallemyn Pella Abrahamson Melvin _Synhorst Hickenlooper Edna C. Lawrence Thompson Chet_E.kers Wisdom Geo. W. Hesalroad Edward ’ Kallemyn Lawrence Truax Meyer M. L. Abrahamson Seemann John Cruickshank Il Shaw Secretary of Agriculture Wearin Clyde Spry Aal Bennett Gillette Jessie Pier Paul_ Norris Leo Commerce Comminer Lynes Darrah Juax Carroll_Johnson I McCullough Joe L. Porter al Ao Regman County Chet Johnson Akers Wayne Lutteland Lawrence Sheriff Secretary of Agriculture Otis Wright McClean Beulah Hayes Offringa Raymond Mick Brown D. H. Stone Larson A. Evers Hi. Vander Meulen State Superintendent of Public Instruction R. M. Hart Norris Mem Parker Raymond Mosher Commerce Commisoner Justice of the Peace T. G. Fultz Ben Groenendyk Constable Long John G. Vander Werf Richardson Leonard J. Wegman Henry_M. McCullough D. D. Offringa Gale McClean Harold J. Fleck Public Instruction Ellen Hartnett Commerce John J. Duhigg George M. Olson Donald Ryan Sth Gordon Winlock G. C. Holliday G. T. Clark Pol Ruth Adams Jack B Carpenter Shem_ Van Temert Sarah Mollingsworth W._W. Skardin Oronerack M. Evans Dan Dieleman Bogaai John Hersol Justice of the P Ce Kuyi Ryn Ma van Hansen Bert Vande Kieft Bel Ga

Vote Totals in Marion County Reported in Des Moines Register

The article lists partial county and state results for Marion County: Democratic State Representative G. T. Clark 971, Auditor Ruth Adams 1127, Treasurer Russel Dyer 1091, Clerk of Court Jack Carpenter 1129, with state totals and incomplete figures noted from the Des Moines Register dated Wednesday June 7.

G. T. Clark Ruth Adams Russel Dyer Jack Carpenter Des Moines Register Kim van Hemert Sarah Hollingsworth William Hardin Jack Evans Dan_Dieleman A. H. Bogaard We John R. Fisher C. G. Prange Joe TL. Porter Chet Johnson Sher Otis Wright Beulah Hayes

Business Men to Meet Monday at Memorial Hall

The Chamber of Commerce general meeting will be held Monday evening June 12 at Memorial Hall. Supper is free at 6:46. Three Board directors will be elected for three years from a list of eligibles including Les Litter, Dick Leydens, Glenn Koop, B F Vander Linden, Klaas Id, Dr Geo Lankelma, Les Vriezelaar, Rudy Ulrich, and Wayne II. Reports will cover Tulip Festival by the Historical Society, gas distribution system, Marion County road developments, and a blue card solicitors plan. A dinner invites all members to join discussions starting at 6:15.

Chamber of Commerce Memorial Hall Les Liter Dick Leydens Glenn Koop B. F. Vander Linden Klaas 1d Dr. Geo. Lankelma Les Vriezelanr Rudy — Ulrich Wayne II Historical Society Marion County Ford Chamber

Pella population grows 716 in decade to 4414

Census supervisor cites Pella rise from 2638 in 1940 to about 4414 in 1950 with students counted this year. Non residents and housing shortages affect local industry and housing needs, as 150 Rosscreen workers reside in surrounding towns. Officials expect formal census figures later.

Pella Edward R. Fitzgerald Des Moines Tunis H. Klein Ard Fitzgerald Bureau of the Census Washington D.C Oskaloosa Knoxville Rosscreen Company

Population Loss Across Iowa Small Towns Affected

A tally shows many of Iowa’s small cities and towns lost residents in the past decade with the decline continuing in villages and hamlets, reflecting broader rural population trends across the state.

Iowa

Pella Boy Scouts Outing at Camp Collins June 1

Nine Pella Scouts and a Scout master joined eighty four scouts from Melcher Knoxville and Pella at Camp Collins southeast of Knoxville. Patrols won ribbons in camp inspection and proficiency contests with the Lion Patrol of Pella earning blue for proficiency and first in First Aid. The Owl Patrol earned a red ribbon in contests. The local troop plans Camp Mitigwa June 25 to July 1 and Duane De Kock sails to the International Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pa.

Pella Camp Collins Knoxville Melcher Lion Patrol Owl Ralph Jaarsma LeRoy den Besten Kenneth van Zee Harold Bean William Bean Paul Frundt Jerry Taylor Donald Rouwhorst Douglas Heerema Bill Frundt Mitigwa Duane de Kock Valley Forge

Anniversary at Sioux Center of Henry Wonk Sr and wife

Mr and Mrs Henry Wonk Sr observe their 60th anniversary in Sioux Center on May 31. Both aged 84, they came to America in 1902, marking a long life together.

Sioux Center Henry Wonk America

Vander Lugt Family Receives Double Degrees at Central College

Central College president G Vander Lugt conferred degrees at the ninety seventh commencement on June 5. His daughter Jacoba Ann Vander Laugt earned a bachelor’s degree Magna Cum Laude, while his younger brother William Vander Lugt received a doctor of letters. Also honored were Rev. Van Holland and attorney Joseph Johnson with doctorates. Jacoba plans to wed Burt van Voss on June 13 in Fulton Illinois. she was valedictorian, WCA president, college orator, and Homecoming Queen in 1949.

G. T. Vander Lugt Jaci William Vander Lugt Douwatra Chapel Bill Central Westminster College New Wilmington Legion George G. Gaass John Y. Broek D.D Gaass Central College G. T. Vander Laugt Jacoba Ann Vander Laugt Vander Lugt Bul Penn Nus Holland Joseph [. Johnson Knoxville Iowa Jaci van der Lugt Burton Voss Fulton, Ill University of Town W.C.A A Cappellair Abram le Pella Iral Dre le Grand le Grand Ottawa Kan Ottwa University Lend Internations Church le Grands Muscatine J. W. Huyser

F.F.A. Boys See Des Moines Baseball Trip

Nine FFA youths with Bill Blom and Bill Stewart traveled to Des Moines on Friday to watch the Des Moines Bruins face Colorado Springs in two fast games. The Bruins lost 1-0 in game one but won 1-0 in game two. Participants included Old Dykhuis, William Van Houweling, Elvin Vander Werff, Don Blom, Robert Van Mouwingen, Carroll Boot, Vernon Boot, and Art Kuiper.

FPA Bill Blom Bill Stewart Des Moines Des Moines Bruins Colorado Springs Bruins Old Dykhuis William van Houweling Elvin Vander Werff Don Blom Robert van Mouweingen Carroll Boot Vernon Boot Art Kuiper

Buttons on sleeves trace to Frederick the Great

A historical note explains buttons were first added to men sleeves by Frederick the Great to prevent his son from wiping noses on the fabric. The anecdote links royal fashion to a practical habit, illustrating how a small garment detail became a lasting style feature.

Frederick the Great

One Hundred Twelve Received Diplomas at College Commencement

Central College awarded one hundred twelve diplomas at the annual commencement. Ninety two bachelor degrees were conferred with three honorary degrees granted. Pella students, including Bert Bandstr Borgman and Jack Collins, earned bachelor’s degrees while Ruth Van Wyk received a two year elementary teaching diploma. Dr. Vander Lugt urged graduates to be mindful of the past faithful in the present and hopeful for the future as they carry life forward with justice mercy and faith.

Central Ate Anial College Nual Marion de Velder Holland Maml Myr Dee Dolinsen Kno Cen William Vans Pella Bert Bandstr Borgman Bill Brost Rose Brostrom Jack Collins Jo Ann Crawford Joyce de Bruin Loyd Menning Leslie Sadler Paul “Panis Lester Ter Louw Vander Tugt D. Tugt

Municipal Pool Opens Monday Afternoon for Season

The municipal pool will open Monday at 2:00 PM and run weekdays from noon to 4 PM under supervision. Mrs. Cornice Vanden Berg, president of the Auxiliary, leads the effort with staff including De Wild as matron, Bishop and Bonnie Kens as guards, Eddie Van el in the checkroom, and Van Buren as custodian.

Cornice Vanden Berg Fternoon Ne de Wild Bishop Bonnie Kens Eddie Vanel Onvy van Buren Cnics Pella

Board to Consider Bids on Webster Grade School

The Webster Grade School project in Pella advances as the Board of Education meets at the high school to review bids. Architects Smith Voorhees and engineer William Nane will attend with plans for a $225 000 modern, basementless design emphasizing daylight, separate wings for kindergarten and grades, and a flexible junior high layout.

Board of Education Webster Pella Smith and Voorhees William Nane de Moines St. Paul Mason City Celaltely Main Peace Streets Peace Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brannan Pella and Lake Prairie Township Camp Collins Pres. G. Vander Lugt F.F.A A. LeGrand Wm. Vander Lugt Municipal Pool Ty Aweomo New Webster
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