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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1954

Page

6

26th wedding anniversary celebrated near Leighton

The De Cook couple Mr and Mrs Ernest De Cook marked their 26th wedding anniversary with two gatherings. Feb 11 at home featured a piano flute program by June and Marilyn De Cook, readings by Nancy, and a prayer by Rev Aalberts. Feb 12 neighbors joined for a second celebration with photos, a five year old recording, and a lunch. Several relatives attended.

Ernest de Cook Leighton Willis June van Haaften Marilyn Nancy de Cook Nancy Willis van Haaften Wm. de .A. Aalberts Rempe John de Prenger Pete de Cook Clarence de Cook Eldorand Don de Prenger Dick van Zante Doc de Prenger Ottumwa A. Roorda Carrie Huyser Esther van Houweling Pella Beulah Klein Jane Ann Marilyn de Cook Neal Leydens Gilbert Vander Wal Peoria Jo Ann Witt Hedrick Name of Jesus Donna de Wild John Hoeksema Florida Conrad Vander Veer Conrad Leydens Newton Johanna Vander Wal Gilbert Peter Heerema Jeanne Dick Leydens Nick Leydens Colfax Clarence Ley Frank Scott Beech Robert Scott Norma Leydens

4 H club honors fathers with chilly supper at Butler home

Scott U Need Us 4 H members held a fathers appreciation supper at Arlene Kay and Sue Butler's home on February 16. Roll call answered My Pet Peeve. Kaye Butler and Barbara Denburger led a team demonstration Finishing Sea While Butler demonstrated Threading the Needle. Kane spoke on sewing equipment. After the business meeting, photos were taken and games were played.

Corwin Redman Scott Leighton A. H. Barnes John Peters Terry Douglas Howard Barnes Ike Henry Louise Baker Arizona Redman Chas. Zylstra St. Patrick James Collins Edward Denburger Howard de Prenger Collins Arlene Kay Sue Butler Kaye Butler Barbara Denburger Butler Kane

Want Volunteer To Guard Corn in CCC Storage Bins

Marion County residents near CCC grain storage bins are asked to serve as volunteer watchers to deter thefts of government corn. Volunteers will report suspicious activity, not intervene, and remain eligible for a $500 reward for information leading to arrests. Contact the county ASC office in Knoxville, Iowa.

CCC Marion County Paul E. Brown ASC Brown Knoxville Iowa

Soil District Commissioner Election Set for March 22

Marion County soil conservation district to elect a new commissioner March 22 as incumbent Jacob J. De Haan ends his term. Qualifications urged include belief in the district approach, the ability to plan and implement a full program, land love and practical understanding of land lifeblood, personal conservation practice, and standing in the community. District officials call on landowners and operators to participate in selecting the district’s next leader. Also notes Iowa dairy cows in November 1953 ran well above the 10-year average.

Jacob J. de Haan Marion County District Commissioners de Haan Iowa

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