Renewal tips for drivers as state issues new pink permits
The state safety department explains renewal timing for drivers with licenses above 50 000. Approximately 700 000 drivers now carry the new pink permit. Renewal reminders are mailed, but do not wait to renew until receipt. Teams will renew during noon hours in county seats, with schedules shared by sheriffs and newspapers.
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Hion Sa
Towa
Ouuiner
Clarence Shiver
State Safety Department
Shiver
Nivet
AML
Shirer
Pella
Knoxville
Gladys E Webber Named Registrar at Central College
Miss Gladys E Webber of Illinois has been named Registrar and associate history professor at Central College. She succeeds on leaveist Mr Wing, plans fall European and American history courses, and resumes registrar duties. Webber holds Boston University undergrad and Radcliffe degrees, engages in biographical study of Argentine writer Alberdi, and joins Foreign Policy Association and other groups. Her background spans Colby Junior College, Florida State College for Women, University of Wisconsin extension, and University of Illinois Galesburg division. Friends describe her as scholarly, efficient with good humor.
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Gladys E. Websburg Mlinois
Central College
Miss Webber
Wing
University of Town
Laura Nanes
Univerois
Boston University
Radcliffe Colmbridge
Juan Bautista Alberd
Foreign Policy Association
American Academy of Political and Social Sciences
American
Colby Junior College
New London
Nu IL
Florida State Colee
Robert Bosveld Wins Top Honors at Iowa University
Robert Bosveld receives the Alpha Ones Scholarship at Senior Day, awarded for the highest four year scholastic average, including a medal and plate. He is also named one of three members to receive a membership key in Omicron Psi, a national dental fraternity.
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Rob
Alpha Ones
Natposal Chapter
Inevinge
Omicron Pa Vpeilong
Marcia Kuyper Accepts NBC Television Post in Chicago
Marcia Kuyper, a University of Iowa graduate with majors in Radio Speech, will join NBC Television in Chicago as assistant to the director of television broadcasts. She formerly held roles at WSUL TV and directed women’s activities at her college. Her assignment, announced after graduation, places her in Chicago to assist in directing network broadcasts including a Dave Garroway program.
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Marcia Kuyper
Chicago
NBC Television
Nhon
Rainfall Reported At Beaning Station This Week
Rainfall at Beaning's station totaled one and three quarters inches early this week. Observers reported spotty showers with some readings as high as three and a half inches elsewhere. West of Pella a few miles the amount was negligible.
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My. Beaning
Pella
C E Hymn Sing At Leighton Ref Church Sunday
The Christian Endeavor group at the Leighton Reformed Church will sponsor a hymn sing Sunday evening June 1 at the Leighton Reformed Church. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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C. E
Leighton
Leighton Refor
Reformed Church
Quick Thinking Averted Serious Oil Station Fire
A Deep Rock Oil Station near 9 15 Tuesday evening faced a near disaster when a girl lit a match near gasoline fumes. Attendant Gerrit Loverink used a wall extinguisher and the truck driver shut the valve, stopping a 1000 gallon load and 6000 gallons underground. The girl sustained slight hair singeing.
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Deep Rock
Gerrit Loverink
Country Club News Highlights June Events and Social
A verbose report from the country club describes a summer opening grand ball with President J Van Hentert and Mrs Van Flement leading a lively program. Guests enjoyed balloon hats, flower arrangements, and a moonlit theme. The Toon-Age Party and Friendship Hour are noted along with the upcoming West Tren Ae Party on July 1. Environmental notes include a conflict with Oskaloosa Country Club Women’s Day.
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Tella Gelfand
Cveninitter
Mycard
Bouton
Ken Shillean
Dean
Werniheudt
Sintsead
Wernheudt
Rendlenan
Core
He Cluts Preadent
J van Hentert
Ehiteeh
J. G. Klein
Eaing
Pan
Bob Kuyper
HG. Mentink
Smorenburg
Varmint Tracks Stun Town Near Otley Des Moines River
A big unknown varmint tracks a Des Moines River valley south of Otley. Gerrit A. Klyn found and hauled a large track to Hoeksema's store where Andy Van Berkum guards it. The print measures about 6 4 inches long and 5 inches wide with five long claws, suggesting a heavy creature. Locals guess and debate the beast’s identity.
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Des Moines
Otley
Gerrit A. Klyn
Vic
Mr. Klyn
van der Meulen Focksema
Andy van Berkum
Hoeksema’s
Start Swimming Lessons at Pool Monday Morning
Local pool opens Monday morning offering swimming lessons at 9 a.m. Participants should arrive at Bic Dune 20th for the session. Interested individuals are asked to leave their names at the checkroom for enrollment.
Busiest Corner to Shine in Marion County
The corner, home to the Marion County State Bank and a long standing brick exterior, will receive a vivid exterior upgrade after years of prominence. The project aims to restore the building, enhance its historic corner presence, and highlight the area’s busy, central role in local activity.
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van Sitvert
Marion County State Bank
Bits of History of Main and Franklin Corner Store
Pieces recount the long history of the Main and Franklin street corner in Pella, detailing early ownership by AH Viersen, later changes, and notable occupants. The building housed a post office, a harness shop, a dessaudine shop, a dental surgery, a telephone company, a jeweler, and dry goods use, with Van Sittert retaining ownership and plans for renovation.
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LeCocqn
LeCocq
Second Reformed
Reformed Church
Old Central
Stout
Pella
Sitter
Main
Franklin Crest
Petra
van Sittert
Branklin Street
AH. Viersen
Hore
Main Street
le Cocq
J. Roelafsz
Mes
Hh. Viersen
Pr. Roelats
Henrietta
He van Waekeren Sr
Wilson Jewelry
Telephone Company
Min
de Vries
Herman Geelhord
Careful Driver Awards Given to Two Bus Drivers
Two bus drivers receive Careful Driver Awards from the State Department Public Instruction board. Certificates honor their careful driving and safe operations, recognizing a commitment to preventing accidents and protecting passengers.
Melody Four Sacred Concert at Reformed Church
Four talented musicians from Lapiels Michisan known as The Melody Four present a sacred concert on Wednesday evening at the Reformed Church. Performers include Joseph Varn Beek on vihnapehon and silicaphones Las rence Veentra on marimba phone vibe and piano, with Ronald Veenstra on cornet. Admission begins at 500 eelack.
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Lapiels
Michisan
Dosepsha Beek
Dane
Vihnapehon
Joseph Varn Beek
Lasrence Veentra
Ronald Veenstra
Cornet
Put-Put Puff Snort What a Race It Was
A quirky town boat race unfolds with Put-Put and Puff contrasts. Competitors Vander Wat Klein Dr. and Kenny Kramer voyage to Minneapolis area waters near Mille Labe. The two boats collide in a long, anchored clash as Klein and Kramer challenge Vander Wat and Kramer to a heat. The race ends as both boats struggle, dragging anchor through shallow water.
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Minneas
Vander Wat
Ee HL. Klein
Kenny Kraner
Minnecot
Mille Lave
Minnespelis
Pelle
Ournam
Fidy
Wore
Hohe
Kramer
Klein
Kenny Kramer
Vander Wal
Kenny
Johany
Sewer Program Is Necessary to Safeguard Health
The city faces a health threat from backed up raw sewage threatening basements and a creek drainage. The State Department of Health condemned the current plan as inadequate, prompting wider disposal work. City Council awarded contracts to Arthur By Mathis for northeast plant expansion, to Van Houwelinge Bros for southwest disposal, and to Hennessey Bros for laying lines.
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Hennessey Brothers
Cedar Bay
North Main
Jefferson Street
van Houweling Farm
Pell
Lewes
State Department of Health
Arthur
Mathis
West Des Moines
van Houwelinge Bros
Hennessey Bros
Ids
Iowa
15 Inch Trunk Lines To Relieve Pressure On Old System
The proposed improvements include 15 inch trunk lines to relieve pressure and connect with the new disposal plant at an estimated cost of 201040 dollars excluding incidentals. The route runs from Main Street through Jett son street on northeast and from Union street south and west to the new plant. Financing will be via a Sewer Utility with citizens paying a rental based on water use equal to half the water bill. The bond issue will be retired in twenty years.
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Main Street
Jettson Street
Union Street
Just Five More Days to Arrange For Corn Loans
June 22, 1949 has been established as the final date for accepting applications for corn loans. Notes and mortgages must be completed and signed by the applicant no later than June 30. June 30 is also the final date for securing a purchase agreement on corn. Purchase agreements can be executed until close of business June 30 and will be available after it is too late to make loan applications.
Professor Wing on Leave of Absence from Central
Central College announces Professor Wing will take leave to attend University of Iowa studies and complete theology work. He earned a bachelor’s at Oberlin, studied in Mexico and France, and has served as registrar and language instructor. His family will remain in Pella while he studies 1950 fall return. Gifts to the college total over 107 thousand dollars with alumni support highlighted.
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Bie Deetur
Ntral
Profesor Win
Oberlin College
Ohio
Institute of International Education
France
University of Bor
Hee
Univer
Ua Central
Hal
Mexico City College
Pro Wing
Colle F
View City
Lange Ie
Bury Sumnet
Middle College
Vernant
Wing ix
Wings
Willy
Mary Margaret
Pella
Wing An
Buffalo
N.Y
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Robert Bosveld
Iowa University
Robert Bosvel
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University of Iowa Today
Juno
Dia Kuyper
Mas
Marcin Kuyper
Country Club News
Oskalooss Country Club
Dean Stientje
M. Cook
Donald
Anky
Dune
Row Viersen
Don Rhyneburss
Drygoods C
Hernan Geelhoed
Dora Welle
Gorlhoed Estate
Pol Fats Dry Goods
van Sitert
Geelhoed
Aschenbrenner
Janies Vo Lankehna
Fiernie Mennings
Thc
Delia
van Sittert Deygoods
Wwe
State Department
Pubblic
Comie
Amd
Melody Four
Broad Front
Central
The
University of Iowa
William Wing
University of
George G. Gass
Gass
Cons
Deere
Revningsgrad
Dierick
Tanerius Tf. Brandau
Go Te” van der Lugt
Torest
Hein
Kuyper
Snce
Dena Vander Bek
Nellie de Quartel
Kuype
Claussen & Vermont
Schilder
Church
Mull
Leona Vander
Linden
Rod, Douwstra
Dulin, van Houweling
United Advance
Sall
Graham Hall
Henry Cox
Edith Sedrel LeCocq
Richard ‘Tysseling
Memorial Union
Pet Gaass
Martin Heerema
Alumni Association
Garrett
Mohawk
York
Martin
Marylizabeth Ligegett
Los Angeles
Cunera van Emmerik
Century Club
Dms
Mary Bruins Allien
Arthur Bennick
Irene Haan Ver Beek
Mary Elizabeth Liggett
500 Club
Bert Baron
Bert Bont
J. W. Blattner
George Douwstra
Julia van Houweling
UH. W. Pietenpol
Ll.d
Anthony van Zante
1000 Club
R. D. Douwstra
Lena Braam Douwstra
George Guass
Bess Scholte Guass
A. B. van Houweling
Mr. Cox
Henry G. Cox
Washington Street
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