Horse and Pony Show Monday Evening July 5th
Horse and Pony Show announced for Monday evening at Pool Park with two classes, many pony entries, and prizes. Entries close Wednesday with contacts Van Rockel or Simon Keayman. Admission 50 cents, children free. event features Saddle Colts, stock horses, Palaminos, and local Junior Horsemanship.
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Telkt Horse Show
Enm
Merce
Dune Goth
Cor Hie van Rockel
Seath Pella
Simon Keaymian
Imenves
Pool Park
Horse Show Committee
Softball Association
Reaper Heralds Arie Schilder Death At 56 In Des Moines
Arie Schilder longtime Des Moines and Pella community leader died June 16 after brain surgery at Iowa Methodist Hospital. He was 56. He served as Chamber of Commerce director, donor of the Schilder Blanket trophy, honorary C Club member, and adviser to Central College athletic programs. Survived by wife Johanna, daughter Deana, son Rudolph, his father Roclof, brother Ben Jansen, and other relatives. Funeral services set for June 18 at First Christian Reformed Church with burial at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Arie Schiller
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Avie Inas
Arie
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Schilder
Alway
Central College
M Ider
Lowa Methodist Hospital
Story Avie Schilder
Roelof Schilder
Campen
Netherlands
United States
Pella
Holland
John Ulrich
Take Vaunter Linden
John Ver Heul
Lester Claussen
Johanna Vander Beek
Ove Daugh
Deana
Charryette Geurts
Prairie City
Iowa
Tonge
Vroon
Tysseling
Clarence Hn
Laster Claussen
Very Ought
Klaas
Ralph Doe Cook
Oakwood
Union Vacation Bible School at First Reformed Church
Enrolment lists show diverse participants and instructors for the Union Vacation Bible School at First Reformed Church. Names span multiple rows and include Beverly Ann Winegar, Herbie Roorda, Dennis Squibh, Mary Lou Dew, Twila Heth Munster, and many others with instructors Hetty Van leuk elem and Ruby Leydens mesent.
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Union Vacation Bible School
First Reformed Church
Te Vischt
Biginnias
Trent Row
Beverly Ann Winegar
Herbie Roorda
Dennis Squibh
Mary Lou Dew
Twila Heth Munster
Vey Gosselinks
Betty Batt Seluiving
Karen’ Vander Levst
Ronnie Tou Vander Linden
Tony’ Cling
Dennis Klein
Jerry Rocket
Alvin Ustermarkt
Elizabeth Vander Lugt
John Mathes
Jeanne van Zee
Doh
W Wassen
Marilyn Karen
Ronald Bee van Rees
Carr Gene Meinders
Barbara Vel Meer
Mary Low’ Meulpolder
Dar Masnen
Martha Louw
Paul Kuyper
Kuyper
Ralph Klein
An Gory
Dessie Lou Vande Voort
Donna Kay Dewnstra
Judy Vane Zee
Delores V Mee
Hary Len Dielenees Mae" Brouwer
Une Bosch
Mary Rensink
Ruthy de
Life Saving and Swimming Lessons at Municipal Pool
The city announces life saving and swimming courses at Municipal Swim Pool. Regular sessions run Mondays Wednesdays Fridays for adults who have completed high school. juniors train Tuesdays and Thursdays starting July 8 for ages 7 to 15 or grades 7 through 10. Lessons start at 9:30 a.m. on dune 24 and continue weekly at the same hour. Enrollment at the pool check room.
Workers Should Register Now for Corn Detasseling
Marion County growers near tasseling time seek workers. Uybrid Seed Companies will use the local employment office in Court Mouse to recruit with help from Farm Labor Representatives. Frank Adams urges youths to register at once at the Lawn State Employment Service or nearby offices.
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Marion County
Court Mouse
Frank Adams
Lawn State Employment Service
Alice
Open Bible School Closes With Public Program
Sixty children have attended the Daily Vacation Bible School at the Church of the Open Bible over two weeks. On the closing day at 7:45 p.m. the program features Chorus, group numbers, memory work, salute displays, and handwork displays. A Bible play titled The Boy Mark will be performed by 12 junior and intermediate youths.
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Church of the Open Bible
Mariners Hold Convention on Central Campus
Delegates from ten states gathered for the Presbyterian Church convention at Contra College from June 17 to 20. The four day event featured reports, panel discussions, and recreational activities aimed at improving home life. A Communion Service closed Saturday evening at Douwatra Chapel with speakers Rev. W. O. Harles and Rev. Gaylord Couch.
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Mariner
Jine
Achviey
Thee Towne Syne
Douwatra Chapel
W. 0. Harles
Tawa Syneds
Gaylord Couch
Keen Interest Displayed in New Ford Cars Show
Crowds gathered at Ulrich Motor Co last Friday and Saturday to view two new Ford models an eight cylinder custom tudor and a six cylinder custom folder the latter a demonstrator About twelve hundred visitors took part with two hundred eighty nine riding demonstrations Six customers placed orders showcasing strong local interest the display continues at Ulrich Garage for those who missed it.
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Ford
Ulrich Motor Co
Ulried
Den Adel Elected Soils District Commissioner in Marion County
William Den Adel won Marion County soils district seat as total votes show local and county interests. He joins Paul Harp and Glen Newton on the commission, succeeding Ralph Rundman, with voters noting the nonpaying, service‑oriented role and careful candidate selection.
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William den Adel
Marion County
Boot
den Adel
Paul Harp
Glen Newton
Ralph S. Rundman
Pella
Fourth to Eighth Grade Class Roster Fragments
A chaotic OCR listing mixes names by grade and row across fourth to eighth grades. Instructors include Mrs. Charles Dykhuis Meg ley and Mrs Whal unis, with several listed as not present.
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Marvin Witsenburg
Dick Vanier
Lavelle Brockway
Carroll Allen
Sharon Bakker
Kenneth de Maun
Janice Rempe
John van Waardhuizen
Ruby Mathes
Nla
Beverly Zickel
Donna de Ruiter
Kadell Ruorda
Marvin Meppelink
Tommy Bout
Jewel Horst
Stanley
van Sal
Phyllis
Phyllis Vanthekel
Wassen
Robert Leyden
Marilyn van Houweling
Ively Dyketra
Billy Ray
Prese Charlene Ferrell
Anit Hrouwer
Charles Dykhuis
Pourth
Enya Sue Chiassen
Deval Zickel
Mareau Vos
Mary Low Vis
Delores Ver Meer
Howard Veenstra
Melvin Vander Schel
Nancy Vanider Meulen
Dorothy Vanden Oever
Paul van W
Marilyn van ‘Aixen
Vivian de Meus
Darlene Kaldenhere
Bi Mae Ter Louw
Freda Hooksema
Doorenbos
Joan Geurts
Ley Leydens
Heverly Ray
Pauline Sruth Atking
Doris Jean Dockendert
Nancy’ Groendyke
Ean’ Kuiper
Hetty Steen
Marlene Infield
Marilyn
Dorothy de Cook
Roger Atkins
Jerald Kuiper
Megley
Edward F. J. Whal‘unis
Westminster Church Youth Summer Conference Held In Des Moines
One hundred thirty seven Des Moines area Presbyterian youths from junior and senior high schools attend the Westminster Summer Conference on the Central College campus from June 21 to 28. The theme Living for Decus guides daily classes in church history Christian leisure usage organized recreation and devotional activities. Guests include Rev Irvin Vixcain of Norfolk, Rev William Vier of Des Moines Community Chapel, Rev Ames McClelland of Knox United Presbyterian Church, and Rev Fred McClellan of the Stinister United Presbyterian Church.
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Des Moines
Cental Colon
Dre Will We. Orr
Westminster United Presbyterian Church of
Des Moine
Spe
Irvin Vixcain
United Presbyterian Church
Norfolk
William Viertor
Community Chapel
Ames McClelland
Knox United Presbyterian Church of
Pred. McClellan
Stinister United Presbyterm Church
Legion Post to Elect Officers Monday Evening
Legion Post to elect officers at Monday meeting. New slate prepared by officers and the executive committee lists Commander candidates Con De Prenger Clarence Caldwell and others for various posts. Post Commander Driek’s tenure praised. younger members encouraged to lead. Attendance urged with refreshments to follow.
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Legion Post
van Nh
Hine
Sm Ww
Con de Prenger
Clarence Caldwell
van der Waalehakel
Marion Rourda
Clarence van Niax
Driek
Missionary to Speak at Lower Grove Church
John G. Breman, a returned missionary from Indonesia, will address Lower Grove Church on Sunday June WAX at 2:40. He and his wife went to Borneo in 1926 as pioneers among the Dyuk head hunters of Torneo, and he survived torture after being captured by Japanese during the cent war. He is the sole survivor of 1265 prisoners from the Horror of Ambarawa. The public is invited to attend and hear of his experiences as missionary and prisoner.
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John G. Breman
Indone
Lower Grove
Breman
Borneo
Torneo
Ile
Ambarawa
Brennan
West to take over Central Park Cafe July 1
C H West will assume ownership of Central Park Cafe on July 1 succeeding Eldon Tharp who will move to Gilman Iowa to become a public school superintendent. West known as Hank to patrons has managed the cafe for two years and will continue the tradition of modern facilities cleanliness and service. Tharp will leave Vella for his school duties leaving Central College sports fans noting his athletic involvement.
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West
Central Park
Hank
Eldon Tharp
Gilman
Iowa
Pella
Pleasant Plain
Tharp
Boulder
Colorado
Central Parke
Vella
Richard
Sysseling
Central College
Vander Lugt Attends Wisconsin College Admin Conf
Dr William Vander Taggt professor of philosophy and psychology at Central College will attend the Conference on Administration of Church Related Schools in Green Lake Wisconsin from June 24 to 26. The meeting, sponsored by the United Presbyterian Disciples of Christ and Northern Baptist boards, gathers educators for studies in administration public relations and educational philosophy. More than institutions will be represented with a workshop on educational philosophy to guide leaders in campus Christian education.
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William Vander Taggt
Central College
Green Lake
Wisconsin
United Presbyterian
Disciples of Christ
Northern Baptist
de van der Lugt
Boards of Education
National Protestant Council On Higher Education
Foster
Local figures named amid enrollment figure
Wilma Rempe, Ruth Vander Lin den, the Rev Edward H W Tanis, and Kathryn De Koning are listed as participants in a school or church program. Enrollment total is 206.
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Wilma Rempe
Ruth Vander Linden
Edward HW. Tanis
Kathryn de Koning
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Reaper
Arie Schilder
Laverdack
Brockwa
Waardhuizen
Marion Vink
Momald Vander Leest
Carl Var Houwe
Reuben Luwalila
Lindl Zickel
Barbara Boat
Kauper
Conander Meulen
Robert de Ruiter
Janice Wichhart
Connie Moin
Ronald Vander Hart
Charles de Bruin
N Klein
Rey Nolen
Karen Evelyn Var den Berg Y Kauper
Barta Hl Wynherss
Simul Freddie de Houkelen
Lanse Vr
Constance Horst Set
Dwight Roorda
Open Bible School
Mariners
Soils Dist
Donald Verploegh
Aldara Urchald
Lila Joy Klein
Sarah Mae V. Maaren
Beth ‘Ann Krom
Norman ‘Ter Louw
Alfred Vine Maaren
Larry de Beuin
Aul Buwalda
Shirley van Dyke
Helen de Bruin
Claren Dens
LeRoy den Besten
Young Presbyterians of Westminster
William W. Orr
Zip
Tunes Remphos
William Winstead
C. H. West
Central Park Cafe
C. He West
W. Vander Lugt
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