Plan Entertainment at Pool Park July 4 in Pella
Pella Softball Association schedules a July 4 program at Pool Park with a Pet and Doll Parade at 6 30 PM, a 7 30 PM softball game, and a fireworks show costing over 400 dollars. Entry forms due by June Saturday. prizes total 100 dollars. Local and out of town residents urged to attend and stay for the evening entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Softball Association
Pool Park
Pella
Connie van Roekel
Bill Grootveld
Gerald Dieleman
van Rockel
Summer Play Starts Monday at Lincoln School
The Kiwanians Rotary and others sponsor a summer recreation program at Lincoln School grounds from 9 to noon for one month. Supervisors are set and parents invited. first assembly Monday June 26. Question arises about very young children joining. no decision yet. Participants may supply crayons and pencils. cost is small. program may extend if funds and results justify. Theresa Nieburg, Peggy Lew, Janice Van Zemeren, and Don Heller lead the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanians
Rotary
Lincoln School
Theresa Nieburg
Peggy Lew
Janice van Zemeren
Don Heller
Two Merchants Games Carded for Pella Pool Park
Two games are carded for the Pella Merchants at Pool Park. The first will be played Friday evening June 22 with either Taunter or Knoxville. The second will be played one week later Friday June 29 with the OK team from Oskaloosa at 8:15 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Merchants
Pool Park
Taintor
Knoxville
O. K
Oskaloosa
Jame
Dieleman Auto Supply Co Moves to Bigger Quarters
Marion Steenhock completed the transfer of Dieleman Auto Supply from East Franklin Street to the East Side of Garden Square, vacated by Cut Rate Grocery. He bought the stock from Gerald Dieleman in January 1951 and now runs a larger shop with four employees. The firm serves rural retail dealers in South Central Iowa, focusing on auto repair parts and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Steenhock
Dieleman Auto Supply Company
Franklin Street
Garden Square
Mr. Steenhock
Gerald Dieleman
Mr. Steenhoek
Howard Buitenwerf
Rex Moore
Anthony Bokhoven
John Corbin
Dicleman Auto Supply Company
Iowa
Employment Office To Close Afternoons In Knoxville
Detasselers enrollment in Marion County lags behind 1950 figures as the Iowa State Employment Service in Knoxville plans to drop regular post noon hours after June 26. Frank Adams remains interviewer in charge. urgent matters may be handled by afternoon appointments, with all others to contact before noon. Miss L Mabel Billingsley to leave civil service role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Town State Employment Service
Court House
Knoxville
Iowa State Employment Service
Iowa
Frank Adams
Adams
L. Mabel Billingsley
De Kock Travels to Philmont Scout Ranch for Training
Duane De Kock son of Dr and Mrs Walter De Kock leaves Des Moines for the 127000 acre Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico Saturday June 16 for a five week Junior Leadership training. Sixteen scouts were selected by area professionals from among a million and a half scouts nationwide for the program. He will later return to Camp Mitigwa to assist as a Junior Counselor in handicrafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane de Kock
Walter de Kock
Des Moines
Philmont
New Mexico
Camp
Mitigwa
Good Neighbors Cultivated Corn on Dick De Heus Farm
Neighbors aided in cultivating corn at Dick De Heus farm with tractors. After the work, Mrs De Heus and Mrs J Ustermarkt served lunch. Honored participants included Gerrit Usterm Wichart Duane ter Linden Raymond Van Steenis Jake Uster Mark Marion Van Dusseldorp Peter Boerelyn and Harold enewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick de Zeus
de Heus
J. Ustermarkt
de Meus
Gerrit Usterm Wichart
Duane Ter Linden
Raymond van Steenis
Jake Uitermarkt
Marion van du
Ernest De Cook to Instruct Second Farm Training Class
The Board of Education approved a second on the job farm training course for veterans with Ernest De Cook of near Leighton named as instructor. A list of 21 veterans has applied, with entitlements from six months to over two years. Jake De Haan leads a unit of 25 veterans and will continue for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Ernest de Cook
Near Leighton
Chool
Jake de Haan
Examinations for Gov't Typing Jobs at Knoxville June 22
The State Employment Service will hold typing and stenographic tests Friday June 22 at the Iowa State Employment Service office in the Knoxville Court House basement. Department of Army interviewers will conduct aptitude tests and interviews to arrange reporting dates for qualified applicants. Pay ranges from GS-2 to GS-4 salaries, with housing assistance offered upon arrival in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Army
Washington, D. C
State Employment Service Office
Iowa State Employment Service
Court House
Knoxville
Iowa
Washington, D.C
Scout Camp Director De Kock Trains Staff At Mitigwa
Dr. Walter De Kock of Pella directed Scout Camp Directors School at Lake of the Ozarks Missouri last week. Instructors from New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania Illinois and Iowa led theoretical and practical sessions. About fifty leaders earned certificates. De Kock and wife joined at Camp Mitigwa near Boone and he will train staff of over thirty for summer programs as Mitigwa prepares for about 1700 Scouts. Mitigwa is regarded as a top national camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter de Kock
Pella
Scout Camp
Lake of the Ozarks
Missouri
National Scouting Office
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Iowa
Mitigwa
Col Tom Harris Graduates From Air War College
Col Thomas W. Harris of Auburn Nebraska graduates from the Air War College at Maxwell AFB Alabama announced by Col Leslie G. Mulzer Maxwell commandant. He previously served as a group commander at Fort Frances KB Warren Wyoming and is married to Edith V Vanderzyl daughter of Mr and Mrs Sohn E Vander Zyl of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell A.F. Base
Ala
Thomas’ W. Harris
Auburn
Nebraska
Leslie G. Mulzer
Maxwell
Harris
Fort Frances
Warren
Wyoming
Edith V. Vanderzyl
Sohn E. Vander Zyl
Pella
New Marine Corps Regulation Lets Drafted Men Enlist
A one month rule change allows draftees who have orders for a pre induction examination but have not yet received induction orders to enlist in the Marine Corps. Capt Elery G Poppe says the policy applies from June 16 to July 15. Previously such men could not enlist while awaiting induction orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Elery G. Poppe
Towa
Poppe
Blue Rocks Trapshooters Fire at Southwest Town Shoot
The Adel event drew trapshooters from the Southwest Town zone who reported a total 19,726 Blue Rocks fired during the competition.
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Adel
Marion County to host national plan for sale of bonds to farmers
A two day meeting in Marion County gathers farm deputies from 165 states and local leaders including Pella and Knoxville chairs to discuss sales of Defense bonds to farmers. The visit includes Des Moines discussions with the state agricultural advisory committee and a visit by John R. Kimberley, national farm director, to oversee the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
United States Savings Bonds Division
P. H. Kuyper
Pella
Eldon Knoxville
Iowa Defense Bond Staff
Paul E. Brown
P.M.A
Knoxville
Des Moines
State Ag
John RB. Kimberley
Stor County
Washington, D. C
Four Central Students Go to Mission Fields
Four Central College connected missionaries were named at the General Synod dedication service. William Sheets of Hammond Indiana class of 1951 and his family head to Japan for educational work. Samuel Williams of Brewton Alabama, class of 1948, now pastor at Bre ton, Alabama, follows completion at Western Theological Seminary. Marcella Poppen of Sioux Center transfers to Japan to teach music after studies at Morningside and Hastings. Wendell Chino of Mescalero New Mexico completed Central coursework then training at Phoenix Christian and Western Seminary, assigned to Mescalero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Synod of the Reformed Church
Central College
William Sheets
Hammond
Ind
Japan
Samuel Williams
Brewton
Ala
Gentral
Western Theological Seminary
Breton
Williams
Pauline Henrieth
Southern Normal School
Hope Colleg
Eowan
Marcella Poppen
Sioux Center
Central
Morningside Conservatory of Music
Hastman School of Music
Wendell Chino
Mescalero
New Mexico
Cou Christian Training School
Phoenix
Ariz
Western Seminary
Pella All-Stars Win Five of Six in Week
The Pella 5th and 6th grade All-Star baseball team won two games this week to raise their record to five wins and one loss. They beat Newton 8 to 4 at Newton on June 14 as Tommy Boat pitched a no-hitter. Later in the week at Pella they defeated Newton 16 to 2 with Tommy Rent and Bruce Theerema combining on the mound and plate. Butch led batters with four hits and four runs in five at bats, and Johnny also went five times, four runs and three hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Pela Lads
Butch
Johnny
Wayne ‘Panis
Youth Crusaders Rally at Sully Friday Night Eight p.m.
Youth Crusaders plan a Friday evening rally at Sully Towa Community Hall on June 28 at 8 p.m. The event features Uncle Jerry and Aunt Mary, local talent, and radio personalities from Bible Youth Crusaders. Slides of broadcast making will be shown, with no admission charge. Rey Vriezelaar, known as Uncle Rey, expects a large crowd. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Ira Vriezelaar of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
Towa
Bible Youth Crusaders
Jerry
Mary
KBOE
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Rey, Vriezelaar
Unele Yy
Rey Vriezelaar
Ira Vriexelaar
Pella
Minimum entrance age rules shift in 1952 plan
Parents inquire about fall kindergarten age as state law changes to require five years old by November 15 to enroll. The board may set a prior date and about fifty children likely qualify for kindergarten this fall. Mrs Helene Dockendorff urges missing parents to contact the superintendent's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Helene Dockendorff
All-Star team earns sixth win in Friday game
The report notes a long triple in the third inning and a 5 to 2 score as Monroe's Junior Freshmen and Sophomores fall to the All-Starts. The All-Sta ter their sixth win a vi the Friday at 1:30.
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Monroe
Sunday Church Services and Radio Gospel Broadcasts
The schedule lists The Church Under Per secution at 6:30 p.m. Junior and Intermediate classes meet for Summer Adventures in Books. The Sunday Morning Service is at 10:45 a.m. The Rev John Vander Waal will speak at 7:30 p.m. Moments of Music follow at 7:20 p.m. Don’t forget Temple Time radio at 2:00 p.m. on KXEL. The Rev Harland Steele hosts Don’t Bother Me broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.K
John Vander Waal
Central’ Collee
Peoria
Reformed Church In America
KXEL
Waterloo
Town
Harland Steele
Niar
College
Edward J Tan Broadcast on Your Dial Sunday School
A Sunday broadcast schedule lists a Communion service with sermon titled A Satisfied Savior. Antron pen with a diamond point is noted, suggesting a religious program and a featured writing implement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Tan
First Reformed Church Sunday Services and Program
Anthony Haverkamp pastor leads Sunday School at 10:45 with The ch Under Persecution. Morning Worship and Holy Communion. Evening Praise on Our Christian Faith The Life Ever. Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7:45 with Mid- Week Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Haverkamp
Dam
Wednesfeek
Mass at St Mary Catholic Church Sundays at eight
The notice announces Mass at St Mary Catholic Church every Sunday morning at 8 00 oclock. No other events or details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary Catholic Church
Five Marion Co Men Called to Service on June 20
The Marion County Selective Service board sent five men for induction on Wednesday June 20 at 9 00 am from Pella De Wild of Great Eugene Bend Kansas John G Roorda of Knoxville John V Schippers of Pleasant Ile Loren W Vanden Dever of De Marion Co s July Induction call has been set for July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Selective Service Board
Pella de Wild
Great Eugene Bend
Kansas
John G. Roorda
Knoxville
John V. Schippers
Pleasant Ile
Loren W. Vanden Dever
de Marion Co
First Municipal Band Concert Draws Big Crowd
The Municipal Band opened the season with a well attended concert at the chamber of commerce. Don Waecter returned on first clarinet and John Van Dyk played cornet after years away. The program favored marches and familiar tunes including Mocking Bird Hill and Hymn of Freedom. Some players were away on vacation but the ensemble sounded strong. Two marches and an overture were highlighted this week with Youth of America dedicated to the 4-H clubs and The Drum Major depicting Alpine Village. The Skywriter March and Beautiful Brown Eyes drew wide applause. other selections included Thunderer, Hosts of Freedom, Zephyr and Thine Alone among the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commercce
Don Waecter
John van Dyk
Mr. van Dyk
Pella Federated Club enters national contest
The Vella Women’s Federated Club seeks a $25,000 prize in the Build Freedom With Youth contest, joining national efforts sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and Kroger. Mrs. Peter St. Van Zante says teens and adults must cooperate to win across eight categories, with $10,000 top prize and state awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vella Women’s Federated Club
Peter St. van ‘Zante
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Kroger Company
America
United States
Maska
District of Columbia
Federation
Amerie
Tuka
Miss
Legion Announces Summer Roller Skating Session
A shorter Saturday evening session starts this summer with skating from 7 10 p.m. to 9 00 p.m. No age divisions will apply and any skaters may join the session.
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Legion’s
Frances Van Maanen Named President of Mahaska 4-H Clubs
Frances Van Maanen daughter of William Van Maanen near Leighton and a Pella High School student was elected president of Mahaska County 4-H Clubs after a day of events at Penn College Spencer Memorial Chapel in Oskaloosa. She has served in multiple roles within her township club and plans for the coming year include Mother’s Day Tea Dad’s Night and exhibits at the state fair among other activities involving about 275 members. The article also notes Chamber of Commerce supper meetings and board nominations for local leadership, with Bob Klein serving as president at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska County Club
View
Pella County
Rob Klein
Jack van Rockel
Bakker
Carl Vogelanry
Am Vanden Berg
Gerald Diedeman
Don Vos
Marion de Twa
John Vander Wort
Wilant van Sittert
Ned Sédrick
John Hocksema
Chamber
Pella
Marion
Chamber of Commerce
Bob Klein
Van Sittert Attends Kiwanis International Convention
Van Sittert, delegate of the Pella Kiwanis Club, attends the 26th Kiwanis International convention in St. Louis June 17 to 21. About 10 000 Kiwanians and families join international officers for activities stressing community service and Kiwanis aims. Noted speakers include Reverend Finlay Don Murdoch Arthur Compton and Chief Justice Williams. Delegates tour the city, visit zoos and museums, and enjoy Mississippi River excursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will van Sittert
Pella Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis International
St. Louis
Kiwanis
van Rockel
Finlay
Ottawa
Canada
Don M. Murdoch
Winnipeg
Arthur T. Compton
Washington University
BK. Ko Williams
Court of King’s Bench
Manitoba
James ‘Immie” Fidler
National Kids Day Foundation
Hollywood
Admi Flts M
The
Nav
Henrior
Romanti
Mississippi River
Louis
Geardens
Missippi
Union
Alaska
Hawai
Rotarians Picnic Honors and Officers Change at Pool Park
Rotary members and guests met Tuesday evening at Pool Park for a picnic organized by Rotarians and Rotary Anne. Sixty attendees enjoyed chicken, trimming, and cherry pie as outgoing President Be Raron passed the gavel and pin to Henry Vande Voort, who will assume duties July 1. Governor Tom Bultz was praised by Ed Tanis for his work in the 12nd District. Bultz responded warmly to the thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Rotary Anne
Pool Park
Margie Blecha
Be Raron
Henry Vande Voort
Hank
Bert
Py AU
Tom Bultz
Ed Tanis
Tom
Union Bible School to Close With Program
The union summer Bible school by three Reformed churches in the city ends this evening at the First Reformed church with a demonstration service. Enrollment reached 241. 28 workers assisted. The program features a broad theme Living for Jesus with songs, scripture, readings, and grade performances culminating in a closing song America The Theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Three Reformed Churches
First Reformed Church
E. H. Tanis
Mary
Martha Schakel
Promised Land
My God
Bene
A. Haverkamp
Alice Lammera
Jack Boutsma
Patricia Rietsaney Groenlyke
Donnastra
Mildred Golink
Gwen Vanden Ber
Doar Gourts
Marvin Tysselins
Hetty Steenhook
Plike Kema
Marita Audr Roorda
A Bakker
Marlene Intield
John
de Cook
Orville Bensink
Alfred Gosselink
Gerrit A. Steenhoek
Jacob
de Haan
Henry Monster
Ruth ‘Tysseling
Raw
Iction
BE. WL
Reformed Churche
Entertain ment committee chair Hob Klein praised
The article notes Hob Klein did his usual fing job as chairman of the Entertainment committee, highlighting steady leadership and activity over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hob Klein
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Dieleman Auto Supply Co
Big Ranch
Dick de Heus
Col
Tom Harris
Air War College
Mission Fields
Pella All-Stars
Youth Crusaders
Third Reformed Church
Second Reformed Church
Marion Co
the Thunderer
March
Sousa
Freedom
King
Zepher
Weldon
Waltz
Waldteufel
Skywriter
Bergerm Youth of America
Yoder Thine
Victor Herbertes
M Handl
Barnes
Our
Pella Federated Club
Skakers
Frances van Maanen
Mahaska Co
William van Maanen
Leighton
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