Birthday Surprise for Mina Baker by Home Ec Majors
Central College Home Ec majors surprised Mina Baker on her birthday Monday evening March 1. Several local residents welcomed newborns at Mahaska Hospital including a Metzger boy and a Dykstra boy born March 2. Community news notes moves, service returns, and anniversaries across Oskaloosa Pella and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Mina Baker
Elmer Dykstra
Mahaska Hospital
James Koopman
Mahaska
Smiths Travelog on Argentina At Douwstra Chapel
Nicol Smith presented Argentina travelogue with color pictures at Douwstra Chapel on February 25. A relief map aided viewing as he traced Buenos Aires beaches, prairies, Cape Horn, Mendoza grape festival, Iguazu Falls and Christ of the Andes. Next Kiwanis talk March 25 features Karl Robinson on Adventure in Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicol Smith
Argentina
Douwstra Chapel
Smith
Buenos Aires
Prairies
South America
Cape Horn
Antarctic
Mendoza
Chili
Christ
Andes
Iguazu
Nicol
Kiwanis
Karl Robinson
Turkey
Speech Students to Take Part in Finals At Iowa City Feb 11
Two Pella high school pupils Kathy Redeker and Barbara Bosch advance to the Iowa High School Forensic League finals in Iowa City after placing in the southeast district contest at Newton on Saturday February 27 Kathy earned a superior in interpretative reading and presented Robin Hood and Allen a Dale with an extemporaneous The Laboratory Barbara received an excellent rating for an original radio speech on juvenile delinquency and performed an extemporaneous news story Beth Brom and Barry Kane also took part in interpretative reading and radio speaking Forty two students from seven schools competed at Newton with fewer than half advancing to state finals Mrs Helen Jean Neuber directed the group and another activity is debate with the national presidential direct vote proposition and OsKaloosa practice debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
Kathy Redeker
Barbara Bosch
Iowa City
Newton
Kathy
Robin Hood
Allen-a-Dale
Barbara
Beth Brom
Barry Kane
Helen Jean Neuber
Debate strategies in a team mock resolution
The passage outlines that the affirmative team handles the resolution while the negative may debate status or present a counterplan. It notes Janis Kuyper and Beth Brom on the negative and that debating provides experience in thinking on one’s feet. The aim for each team is to show their plan’s advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis Kuyper
Beth Brom
Knoxville Poet E. O. Osborn Speaks at Rotary Lunch
E. O. Osborn of Knoxville entertained Rotary Club at a Tuesday luncheon. A longtime Knoxville druggist and Iowa poet, he recited verses with Riley like humor. Also present were Dr. F. M. Roberts and Mr. Isaacson, guests of A. B. Van Houweling. Tudor Kempkes announced Rotary Ladies Night for March 16. Walter De Kock presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Osborn
Knoxville
Rotary Club
Osborn
A. B. van Houweling
F. M. Roberts
Isaacson
Iowa
Iowa House and Senate
Des Moines
Mr. Osborn
James Whitcomb Riley
Rotary
Tudor Kempkes
Walter de Kock
Red Cross Leaders Named Across Districts
Red Cross listing details district chairmen and assistants for multiple communities including Battle Ridge East Silver Grove Pella District West Silver Grove Liberty Richland Cincinnati Pleasant Grove Summit Fair Oaks Pleasant View Valley Otley White Breast Rock Island with names such as John Menninga Elmer Nollen John G De Vries Roy Vander Ploeg Marion Van Haaften and Andrew Kuiper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Ridge
John Menninga
Bernie van Roekel
Connie Vander Waal
East Silver Grove
Pella
Elmer Nollen
Andy Slings
Dick W. Gosselink
Andrew Kuiper
John Vanden Berg
Rock Island
Ira P
de Cook
March of Dimes drive raises 1298.29 in Pella drive
Attorney Bert A Bandstra organized the March of Dimes drive in Pella. The total contributions reached 1298.29 with major support from local residents across many streets and groups. Porch light campaign earnings and other collections are itemized, plus thanks to volunteers and Chronicle editor George Ver Steeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bandstra
Pella
Dick Bruinpoge
Liberty
Main St
Hazel
Cornie Tucker
Washington
Cornie Mackie
Home For
Bob. Talley
Washington St
Broadway
Mary Hollebrands
N. Main
Jefferson
Schobers
Fran Kuyper
Independence
Main
Bonnie Vos
West 2Nd
Peace
Mary Frandt
Columbus
Linda Vander Wilt
Sandra Vander Linden
Lincoln
Deloris Vander Pol
Karen van Waardhuizen
Georgine Ten Hagen
Huber
Louise Vanden Berg
East 1St
Union
Am Gaass
West End
Alice Bosveld
Franklin
University
M. van Nimwegen
West 3Rd
Sharon Breen
John Brouwer
Gladys van Dyk
Dorothy Vos
North End
Frank Tromp
East Ist
Annie van Ee
Carson Street
Joe Stravers
Jean Bergman
East End
John Nieuwsma
West Srd
Herman Jellema
South St
Dick Ver Dught
East Ard
John Stek
Linda van Alst
Oskaloosa
East Rd
Phyllis Vander Wert
East
Bonnie Lautenbach
East 2Nd
Harry Grond
Cornie Smorenberg
Norma van Veldhuizen
Darlene Vanden Berg
Scholte Heights
Harry Braashart
East 8Rd
Gary Schiebout
Cora Mae de Cook
Carlene Hoogenaker
West
Vernon Roorda
American Legion Auxiliary
Central Union Ladies Aid
Baptist Church
Helping Hand Society
First Christian
Pella Recreation Club
V.F.W
Methodist Circle
Men's Society
First Christian Reformed Church
Silver Grove
Valley
Battle Ridge School
Games Christian High School
Sar Pella
Gentral College
Sale Barn
Stacion County State Bank
Tressa Bandstra
Norma Ganss
the Chronicle
George Ver Steeg
Bert A. Bandstra
College players and locals mix at event chaos
A chaotic scene features Schouten, Wehrell, Lundy and friends including Darlene Van Zomeren, Donald Van Hol, Glenn Hurst, and photographer David De Nelske plus Rosie Ca han and Louann Le Cocq. Police, a teen with a comic book and another with a portable radio are noted among spectators and participants.
Our Men in Military Service John W Huyser Training Overseas Duty
John W. Huyser son of Mendeira and Andrey Huyser 406 Independence St. completed basic training at Camp Breckinridge Kentucky and departed for overseas duty February 1 1953. He serves as a tank company sergeant with 92nd Infantry Regiment APO 7 c/o Postmaster San Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Huyser
Mendeira
Andrey Huyser
Independence St
Camp Breckenridge
Tank Company Ly
John W. Huyser Urs
Tk. Co
92Nd Inf
APO 7
c/o
San Francisco
Calif
Last Day To Apply For Test In 1954 College Exam
Selective Service registrants aiming to take the College Qualification Test on April 22 1954 must have their applications postmarked by midnight March 8 1954 Colonel R A Lancaster State Director urges the test score for classification Draft eligible students must intend deferment as students and be enrolled full time at a junior college college or university Applicants obtain blanks from local boards and mail to Educational Testing Service in self addressed envelopes supplied by boards
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Selective Service
R. A. Lancaster
Lancaster
Slocal
Fall hog price forecast urges early fall sales
Marion County hog raisers can expect good prices through late summer with a modest rise in spring production. Farm economist Francis A. Kutish of Town State College cites a December 1 USDA survey showing a 9 percent drop in pigs last fall, predicting prices about 10 to 18 cents per hog lower next fall, with profits urged for early fall sales in 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Francis A. Kutish
State College Farm
Kutish
United States Department of Agriculture
USDA
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Wm Laufert Deed Battle
The Iowa Supreme Court recently settled Tama county litigation by upholding deeds made by Wm Laufert three years ago to his nieces and nephews. The court rejected his plea to reclaim the property valued at about 275000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama County
Iowa Supreme Court
Wm. Laufert
Eileen Heideman and Margie Kramer Noted in Local Item
Eileen Heideman, an older woman, and Margie Kramer are named in a brief local item. Stonogray er and Mary Buwalda are also mentioned in the readable text as participating or connected to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Heideman
Margie Kramer
Mary Buwalda
Parents Visit High School as Budget Talks Draw Crowd
About fifty parents attended a Monday evening meeting with high school teachers in Pella. Superintendent Buerkens outlined costs compared to 1937, noting staff grew to 47 from 29 and the budget rose to 187 000 from 49 600, with salaries comprising most of expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Brunckhorst
Buerkens
Pella
North Gentral Association
I of the Chronicle
Burglar Steals Indian-Ice Pennies From Fontanelle Store
A burglar broke into Patterson store at Fontanelle and stole a 30 year collection of Indian-ice pennies, numbering about 1,000 to 1,200 coins. The owner offers a $100 reward for information leading to the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fontanelle
Patterson
For Good Health Weight Watchers Offer Helps Viewers
A health feature urges weight loss for Iowa homemakers highlighting risks of excess weight and benefits of normal weight. Seven steps include doctor guidance, sensible dieting, set goals, hobbies to curb snacking, group support, staying active, and wardrobe tips. A WOI TV Weight Watchers program debuts January 7 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Seed Law Permit Numbers Explained for Iowa Farmers
Iowa farmers seek guidance on the 1953 Seed Law permit numbers. L E B Everson notes that each bag or container of agricultural seed sold off the farm requires a permit, with exemptions for seed sold directly from grower to buyer. Public auctions require a permit, obtainable from the State Department of Agriculture in Des Moines for a $5 fee, valid until the next July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State College
Iowa Agricultural
L. EB. Everson
Everson
State Department of Agriculture
Des Moines
Surprise at Manchester aids polio crippled Dick Singer
At Manchester friends recently installed a television set for 26 year old Dick Singer who was crippled by polio two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Dick Singer
Weight Watchers organized to view and discuss safety program
Homemakers in many counties organize to view discuss and act on programs about safety and determination in numbers. Contact your county extension home economist in the county seat to join organized weight watcher groups.
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Bert Kersbergen
Joyce van Haaften
Otley
Mercy
Paul ‘Metzger
Skiff Memorial Hosital
Metzgers
Metzger
Chronicle Office
John van Hemert
J. A. Hagens
Colfax
R. G. Conn
H. H. Sadler
Dean
California
Phoenix
Arizona
Ray Brom
Gerrit A. Klyn
Reasner
North Third St
Dick Lautenbach
Germany
Dale Vos
Korea
West Coast
J. A. Dirla
Harry Grand
Spencer
Dirla
Camp Carson
Colo
Ira P. de Cook
Neal van Wyk
Jacob Ozinga
Altoona
Martin Vande Haar
van Wyk
Vande Haar
Albert M. de Jong
Rochester, Minn
William Ramsell
Billy and
Craig
Waterloo
Leighton
Tom Love
Otto Abrahamson
Bessie Brooks
Chicago
Mr. Lautenbach
Europe
Nettie de Gooyer
Prairie City
W. W. Sadler
Miss de Gooyer
H. L. Renaud
Perry
L. Lautenbach
Melvin Hagen
Harvey, NL
United States
Shirley Greendyke
Eugene Gosselink
RED Cross
Otley Area
John Vanden Baard
West Silver Grove
John G. de Vries
Chm
Garret Roose
Dave Roor Liberty
Francis G. Poortinga
Ghm
Henry Dykstra
A. M. Vance
Frank Jaarsma
Clifford Paltzer
Holland Theatre
John Huyser
TANK
Far East
Sgt
Millace
Iowa State College Extension
Che Pella
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