Soils District Election At Legion Hall Saturday Night
C of C sponsors a soil district election for commissioner seats. Dick Boot and William Den Adel vie for the post with polling at the Legion Hall in Pella from 7:30 PM. Both candidates are progressive farmers. the winner joins Paul Lary and Glenn Newton on the soil district commission, succeeding Ralph S. Grundman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Boot
Wm. den Adel Ave
Farner
Bey Tien
de Maines
Levion
Pella
Knoxville
Hell
Auin
Soils
Soils District Commission
Boot
den Aitel
Paul Lary
Glenn Newton
Anion Co. Soils District Commission
Ralph
Bankers Sponsor Plow Terrace Meet Details Change
Bankers from Marion County plan a plow terrace contest to promote conservation. The event, chaired by Rog Drake of Pelt National Bank, will be held near Otley on August 12 with a noon lunch of baked ham sandwiches and lemonade. Clarence Vander Linden leads the meal committee. adultes and seniors face contests, with a guest speaker and music on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marte Chunty Whil
Tracy
Henaianes
Rational
Minion
Af Bella
Pubes Chitiiman
A. Dyn Bells
Marian County
Bank Tre
Hell
Collin
Knoxville
Farm of
Vanden
Otley
Desire Wings
Des Moines
Rog Drake
The
Pelt National Bank
Ate
Clarence Vander Linden
Pella National Bank
Marion County
Decision Reached at General Meeting of Business Men Monday
The Cham berat Commerce discussed fly control, first debated then authorized by Anakimis decision. The plan has two phases with DDE spray from a plane for the city, and ground spraying in alleys and downtown areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yopic
Chamberat Commerce
Anakimis
Vicacine
Stevenson
Knoxville
Joe Stientjes
Martin Heerema
di Yhenga
Pella
Pela
Will Brandt
John Vande Noord
Ralston-Purina Co
Ottumwa
J. J. Sybenga
Jack Footsom
Bob Klein
Cornie
Calvin College Trio Set for Sacred Concert in Pella
The Calvin College Alumni Trio Miss Ine Beltman Gertrude Karsten and Grace Ravesloat will perform at the First Christian Reformed Church on the 24th at 8 p m Accompanist Martha Bateman who served as musician for the Tappell choir will join them The trio praised by Ivin A Cappella director Swets is known for grace and charm and will present a program of sacred songs The church invites the public to attend and enjoy this concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin College
Christian Reformed Church
Missine Beltman
Gertrude Karsten
Grace Ravesloat
Pella
M Martha Bateman
Tappell
Choix
Ypieur Swets
Ivin A Cappella
Marion County 4-H Club Enrollment Reaches Two Hundred
Enrollment in Marion County 4-H clubs stands at 200 members across 14 clubs in townships. Baby beef leads with 101 animals among GL members, dairy has 66 animals among 34 members, beefheifer ranks third with 24 members and 47 animals. Pigs cover 40 litters among 11 members, and 12 sheep flocks are enrolled. State and interstate show eligibility require state office filings by mid June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Agricultural Project
County Extension Office
Baby Beef Club
G. Rogers
County Extension di Tor
Lee Townships
Town State College
Drst State
Leighton Youths to Attend YW Camp Program
Leighton young lady on program at the Y W C A camp with presenter Mabie Lae County and Fearn Van Maen listed. The youth conference for high school students, sponsored by American Friends Committee and Drake University, centers on the theme You Your Country and Your World. Florence is a Pele la High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton Young Lady
Y. W. Camp
Fearn van Maen
Mabie Lae County
Tam
VFW Post to Dedicate Club Room on June 28
Howard D Ver Sloe Post and Auxiliary unveil new club rooms in the Dingeman building with a public dedication on Wednesday June 28 at the VFW Hall. Event includes dancing social hour and admission fifty cents per couple. Members urged eligible veterans and auxiliary members to attend and join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Howard D. Ver Sloe Post Veterans of Foreign Wars
Dingeman
Ne la Post
Post
Sandra Sels Best Salesman Of Heart Tag Day
On Heart Tag Day, Tonetta Kenning and Joyce Buwalda led the sale to aid the underprivileged. Sandra Sels earned the top award with $22.18, followed by Lela Van Bkeren at $16.74 and Leora Jane Quinn tied for third with $13.95. SULKY, and $12.00 by Van der Veer placed fourth, while Robert Lee Toom earned fifth with $10.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonetta Kenning
Joyce Buwalda
Sanda Sels
Lela van Bkeren
Wilma Ver Nooy
Leora Jane Quinn
Sulky
Vane der Veer
Robert Lee Toom
Otley Vacation Bible School Ends With Radio Theme
Otley Reformed Church completed its Daily Vacation Bible School on Friday June 1 with a radio themed program. About 87 children participated under the direction of Rev Lester and helpers Van Wyk Verros M Wyk Mrs Ehner Vexelaar Dave Koorda Mrs Lester W Mulier and Miss Patricia Riete veld. A Sunday evening program is planned for June 13 at the church in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otley Daily Vacation Bible School
Otley Reformed Church
Golf IL Ton
Lee
Lester
van Wyk
Wayne Shivvers Named Marion County 4-H Club Agent
Wayne Shivvers is hired as Marion County 4-H club agent on a temporary basis. He will assist County Extension Director G. Gress Rogers with 4-H work this summer while completing college at Iowa State College. He returns to finish his studies this fall after leaving to join the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Shivvers
Lawa State College
Bayman
Marion County
Tawa State
G. Gress Rogers
County
Easi
Ian
Vissers Describe Holland Visit To Pella Kiwanis
Mr and Mrs Visser spoke at the Pella Kiwanis meeting on Tuesday June 15 recounting their three month trip to Holland from January through April. They shared experiences of war recovery, rebuilt roads and bridges, and the contrast of thrift and hard work with hunger stories, noting Dutch visitors’ gratitude for American aid and many seeking emigration opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Kiwanis Club
M Fred Visser
Holland
New York City
Ocean
Amster
Visser
Pella
United States
Congressional funding approved for Red Rock project
Congress planned one million dollars for preliminary Red Rock Dam and reservoir work with House 1,200,900 and Senate 700,000, totaling one million after conference approval. The bill went to President Truman for signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Red Rock
Des Moines Register
House
Senate
Truman
Vanden Berg to Head Committee for Hospital
A meeting of the Hospital Committee at Leyton Hall on June 8 discussed organizing a permanent group to push hospital plans in Pella. Rev Vanden Berg was named president, with officers and committees appointed to drive fundraising and coordinate construction efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanden Berg
Leyton Hall
Orpamnizinse
Hinancine
Re Vanden Berg
Gerrit
van Roekel
Tunis Kempkes
J. Overbergen
Gradus Ver Plogg
Clarence Boot
John P. Dykstra
Press Sleenhoek
Anthony ‘Cysseling
Dr. Sehulty
M. Dockendorf
Reuben Seha
Jon Stienties
Martienric Klyn
Frank Bakker
Mor Ver Meer
John van Dyke
Will Nibbelink
Gilbert Boat
Lantenbach
Ralph Vor
Nick Ver Ploeg
Nesbit
Connie Vanden Ter
Vander Berg
Ste Hock
Txt
Vicw
Anthony Wysvling
Bndesident
Connie Storenburg
Inildinue
Pella
Vella Merchants Top Newton In Pool Park Softball Clash
The Vella Merchants beat Newton 10 to 9 at Pool Park as Leslie and Buck Ter Louw led with power. Weidemaier starred on the mound, tossing a complete game for Vella while Ch Kiett and others contributed key plays in a tightly contested affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vella Merchants
Newton
Pool Park
Leslie
Buck Ter Louw
Speed
McClelland
Weidemaier
Merehids
Ovenings
Ch Kiett
W. ER
Dallas Tjaden To Join Central College Faculty
Dallas Tjaden of Knoxville will join Central College as part time strings instructor and rector, succeeding retiree Henry Cox. He earned a BM from Drake University and a master's from the University of Iowa, serving in Navy music programs and composing the official march Song of the Sea. He currently teaches instrumental music in Knoxville and will continue next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. ‘Tjaden
Knoxville
Tjaden
Menry Cox
Drake University
Drake-Des Moines Symphony Orchestra
University of Iowa
Symphony Orchetra
Aden
Ore
Town City
Navy School of Music
Washington
School of Music
Wjaden
Drake-Des Moines Symphony
Concert Tonight Draws Big Crowd With Classic Pops
A large audience attends the Saturday night concert featuring popular tunes and favorites. The program includes Tulip Time, A Bull in a China Shop, Sleepy Time Gal, Vocal Solo by Mr. George Ver Steech, and Tulip Time in Pella among others as chamber of commerce sponsors invite the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Euthusigen
Pelle
Chamber of Commerce
Sterling
Seieliards
Mareh
Swell
Lake Prairie Township Club Tour Set For June 24
The Lake Prairie Township 4-H Club hosts an all day tour on June 24 starting at 8:00 am at Donald Heimstra's home. The schedule lists multiple visitors with times from 4:00 am to 11:40 am, a noon pot luck dinner at the swimming pool park in Pella, and food and drinks sold by the club. Participants and parents are invited to spend the day viewing Uenembe projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie Township
Chuir
Ays Dune
Donald Heimstra
Donald Heinstea Kul
Dwight
Mathes
Wilt Mathes
Marvin de Zywarte
Norman Vanden Faard
Lee Vander Linden
Carl Heinstra
John van Zemeren
Sidney de Ma
Club
Uenembe
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C. of C
Fly Control Campaign
Legion Hall
Bankers
Plow Terrace
Vanden Board Farm
Ext Too Junior Co
Old
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Florence van Maanen
Des Moin
Gates
Dorothy Mann
Mark Kinsey
Del
Sandra Sels
Otley Vacation Bible School
Wayne Shivvers
Marion Co
Vissers
Choi
Everal
Conebinge
Maytasg
Newt
Phiys
Ami
Pella Merchants
Newton V. F. W
Ture
Dallas Tjaden
Central College
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Central Colleg
Udter Langt
Dallas
L. P
Bible Church
Green
Church of the Open ‘Bible
Evant
H. M. Strachan
C. Qo, Anderson
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