Thunder Creek farmers plan soil saving for 1956
Twenty Thunder Creek Watershed farmers met with district technicians at the Legion Hill to map soil conservation strategies for 1956. Hai Van Zee chaired. data showed large soil losses, with corn following clover at Clarinda Station shedding 20 tons per acre and second year corn on the slope losing 24 tons. Erosion control methods discussed included contour cultivation strip cropping terraein and improved rotations to cut losses toward under five tons per acre. The second meeting is set for Friday.
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Thunder Creek
Legion Hill Week
Watershed Committee
Hai
Harland Chandler
Siete Boot
John Mennings
Elmer Ver Meer
Francis D. Poortings
Pete Rus
Henry Boertje
Site Bought for Calvary Christain Reformed Church
Members of the Calvary Christian Reformed Church voted at a February congregational meeting to purchase a three acre building plot offered by Dick Hagen. The site lies east of Orchard Drive, between Elm and Maple streets in Scholte Heights, near the homes of Max Hoeksema and Harold Van Gorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Christain Reformed Church
Dick Hagen
Orchard Drive
Max Hoeksema
Harold van Gorp
Elm
Maple Streets
Scholte Heights
Chronicle Excerpt to Broadcast on WSUI Tuesday
An excerpt from the Chronicle will be broadcast on Iowa University radio WSUI Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. The program From the Editors Desk is prepared by John Henry of the Des Moines Register and Tribune and secretary of the Press Columnists of Town, in cooperation with the University School of Journalism.
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Epace
Iowa University
WSUI
John Henry
The
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Secretary of the Press
Town
University School of Journalism
Cub Scouts Celebrate 46th Anniversary
The Cub Scouts held their 46th anniversary Blue and Gold Banquet on Thursday night February 23 at Second Reformed Church with over 200 scouts and parents in attendance. Dean Haverkamp gave the invocation, followed by a pot-luck supper. John Robus led the flag ceremony and Star Spangled Banner was sung as Dutch Weirather introduced Mr. Shafland, the district representative, who presented the Cub Scouts their charter.
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Cub Scouts
Evenng
Second Reformed Church
Dean Haverkamp
John Robus
Weirather
Shafland
Recognition for den mothers and scout awards given
The pack committee and den mothers were thanked with pins for their time. The Toastmaster introduced Dr. Boslooper who spoke on the motto I am third God is first the other fellow second and I am third. Scoutmaster Max Schaker and Cubmaster Ed Du Pree presented awards to Boy Scouts and cubs including three Webelos recipients Rodney Gaard John Robus and Fred Michmerhuizen.
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Boslooper
God
Max Schaker
Boy Scouts
Ed du Pree
Accident Near Hillsboro Ends In Car Crash
Mrs Hazel Heckenberg of Hillsboro intended to visit her husband Russell at Jefferson County Hospital when the car left the road and rolled end over end. Both occupants were injured and transported for treatment.
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Hazel Heckenberg
Hillsboro
Jefferson County Hospital
Hi Russell
Pella's Well Kept Parks Boost Local Living
Civic Park Commission and City Council, led by Loren Vander Zyl and Dr. James V. Lankelma, plan a major upgrade program for Pella Iowa parks. They detail pond dredging, new benches, garden square renovations, and expanded picnic and recreation facilities ahead of Tulip Time.
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Park Commission
Loren Vander Zyl
Dan Meulpolder
James V. Lankelma
Iowa
Pella
Garden Square
Garden Square Park
Central Park
Central) Park
G. A. R. Memorial
West Market
Pella Chronicle
West Market Park
Brinkhoff
West End
To Elect Soil District Commissioner at Dinner Meeting in Knoxville
Election of a soil district commissioner will be held March 19, per Donald L. Den Adel. Land owners and operators may vote for Lowell Johnson Ray Loynacan or Philip Sommar from Washington Clay and Dallas townships. A dinner meeting for cooperators and conservation supporters accompanies the election with polling details to be announced.
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Soil District
Knoxville
Donald L. den Adel
Lowell Johnson
Ray Loynacan
Philip, Sommar
Washington, Clay
Dallas
Cooperators
Friends of Conservation
Dirk Boot
Lake
Indo China Travelog Delights Kiwanis Club Audience
Dr. William G. Campbell presented a color travelog on Indo China for the Kiwanis Travel and Adventure series in Pella. He discussed Vietnam Cambodia and Laos with frank observations on people and culture while noting political issues and the fall of North Vietnam, and highlighted his extensive travel schedule and reception by local hosts.
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Kiwanis
Indo-China
William G. Campbell
Pella
Campbell
Indo- China
Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
North Vietnam
North
Saigon
P. H. Kuyper
Kuyper
Dr. Campbell
New York
Band to Play in Special Service at Second Ref Church
The Second Reformed Church and the Central College Concert Band present a Sunday evening service on March 4 at 7 30 p m with a concert of Native Dance Triumphal March Chorale and Alleluia Come Sweetness The Sea Trumpet Voluntary Pavane and other selections. Dr Boslooper will introduce pieces with readings from the Old Testament including Exodus Judges Samuel and Psalms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Church
Central College
Kepner
Gardner
Hanson
Sweetth
Bach
Moses
Miram
Deborah
Hannah
C. E. To Show Movie On Mixed Marriages Sunday Evening
The Senior Christian Endeavor of Trinity Reformed Church presents the film Mixed Marriages at Douwstra Chapel on Sunday night March 4 with two showings 6 30 p m for C Es and youths and 8 45 p m for elders and others. The film discusses Protestant Catholic marriages and aims to aid understanding of the issues and solutions. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Reformed Church
Douwstra Chapel
C. Es
Social Security Rep to Visit Pella March 14
A Social Security Administration field representative will be in the Council Room at 717 Main St in Pella Iowa on Wednesday March 14 1956 from 930 to 1100 a.m. Housewives employing domestic help and workers should consult him about Social Security obligations.
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Social Security Administrati
Main St
Pella
Towa
New Fires play at Christian High Gym tonight and Friday
A three act comedy New Fires will be staged tonight and Friday at the Christian High School Gym. Presented by the Young People's Society of First Christian Reformed Church, the cast directed by Dr. P. Y. De Jong features John Rus as head of the Santry household with Rosalie Engers and Janice Wielard in key roles.
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Christian High School
Young People’s Society of
First Christian Reformed Church
P. Y. de Jong
Junella Ver ‘Meer
Pop
Santry
John Rus
Stephen Santry
Verlan van Gorpie
Eve
Donna de Ruiter
Doctor
Marvin Jellema
Plaques Presented To Pella Banks for Topping Bond Quota
The Pella National Bank and Marion County State Bank of Pella were honored for exceeding their 1965 quotas in selling series E and H U S Savings Bonds to individuals. A bronze walnut plaque with the U S Treasury seal was presented by W N Skourup Jr area sales manager. The plaque cites a 1955 Distinguished Service Award for exceeding the quota.
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Pella National Bank
Marion County State Bank of
Pella
United States Treasury Department
W. N. Skourup, Jr
U.’ S. Savings Bonds Division
Iowa
United States Savings
Teens Hurt After 110 MPH Car Chase Wrecks Oldsmobile
Two north town teenagers were hospitalized following a high speed chase reaching 110 miles per hour. The 1952 Oldsmobile they drove skidded, left the road into a ditch and plunged into a creek.
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North Town
Annual Red Cross Meeting Saturday At Legion Hall
The Pel la Chapter of the Red Cross will hold its annual meeting at Memorial Hall at 2 30 Saturday afternoon March 3. Officers to be elected include president and treasurer, currently Dr T G Fultz and Vernon Roorda. The drive will be organized under M M Dockendorf with volunteers from Federated Club and Bond Sales. The Red Cross reports disasters affecting nearly half a million Americans in late 1955 with major relief in northern California and New England floods.
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Pella
the Red Cross
Memorial Hall
T. G. Fultz
Ine Renaud
Vernon Roorda
M. M. Dockendorf
Federated Club
Red Cross
California
New England
Business Men Entertained Farmers at Graham Hall Dinner
Farmers Night School members and Chamber of Commerce business leaders gathered Tuesday night at Graham Hall for a dinner. Jack Boatsma emceed as Cecil Vines reported on night school sessions while Henry der Beek missed a session after nineteen years. Kirk Fox urged optimism for agriculture and noted farmer adaptability and advertising, with Thayer Soule presenting a Near East travelog March 8 at Douwstra Chapel.
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Graham Hall
Central College
Farmers
Chamber of Commerce
Henry V. der Beek
Kirk Fox
Des Moines
Iowa
Marion County Junior High Cage Tourney at Attica
Attica hosts the Marion County Junior High Basketball Tournament on March 10 12 14 and 16 with seven entries from Pleasantville Dallas Pella Knoxville Melcher Dallas Harvey and Harvey. Pairings were drawn by lot and Knoxville opens against Pi play on Si 10. A proposal to align counties tournaments with a County Conference Schedule was discussed along with hiring officials for January 23 25 1957.
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Attica
Marion County
Knoxville
Pleasantville
Dallas
Pella
Melcherica
Bussey
Harvey
Lot
Winners of Bar gain Festival cash prizes at Pella
Winners of the $29 cash prizes offered by Pella merchants to traders who attended the Bar gain Festival on Wednesday February 29 were Ray Van Rees of Pella Simon Van Dusseldorp Otley Herman Bogaard Leighton Marvin Nunnikhoven Route 3 Fella and Mrs Harris Beyer of July.
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Pella
Ray van Rees
Simon van Dusseldorp
Otley
Herman Bogaard
Leighton
Marvin Nunnikhoven
Route 3
Fella
Harris ‘Beyer
Red Cross Disaster Fund Appeal After depleted funds
A special disaster fund drive exhausted the Red Cross treasury and the organization appeals for generous gifts. Coffee and doughnuts will be served in the dining room by members of the Legion Auxiliary after the meeting. The meeting is open to all interested in Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
School Reorganization Talks Planned by Public Instruction Chief
J C Wright Des Moines superintendent of public instruction will speak in Marion County next week about School Reorganization. He will appear in Knoxville Friday March 2 and at Pel High School Auditorium Tuesday March 6. Delegates and alternates for the Pella area are urged to attend the Pella meeting, which is open to all interested.
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J. C. Wright
Public Instruction
Des Moines
Marion County
Knoxville
Pel High School Auditorum
Pella
Centennial Seal Displayed by Christian Reformed Churches
The Centennial seal for the 500 Christian Reformed churches in the United States and Canada goes on display in Pella area churches. The symbol emphasizes the denomination’s message for 1957, linking the 1857 founding to a God centered, forward moving faith. The Iowa group numbers 14 churches with 5,502 members and operates five grade schools and one high school in the region. Nationally the denomination totals 204,621 members with 17,550 in Iowa.
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United States
Canada
Pella
P. Y. de Jong
First
State of
Iowa
Nova Scotia
California
Florida
Alaska
P.¥. de Jong
First Chi
Christian Reformed Church
U. States
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Myron Nollen
Harold Ver Meer
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Elmer Nollen
Henry Gostelink
Virgil Schakel
Walter van de Kraats
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