Local News From Pella Area Reports War News and Visits
Leighton son Corporal Charles Westra wounded in Korea February 1 at 21 years old. Enlisted 1946, trained at Camp Polk, served in Europe then Korea. Nearby families from Grand Forks and Mackshore visit, and many residents noted hospital discharges and local travels. Also reported are church group trips to Davenport and a birthday for Mrs. Van Zee. military notes include Colonel Tom Harris at Maxwell Air Force Base researching air power strategy.
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A. Westra
Leighton
Route 1
Charles Westra
Korea
Charles
Camp Polk
Louisiana
Europe
Par- France
U.S
Anch
Maxwell Air Fo
Alabama
Tom H. Harris
Auburn
Nebraska
Edith Vander ¢Uyl
Pella
War College
Maxwell Base
Col. Harris
Ft. Frances E. Warren
Wyoming
Air War College
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
Air ‘National Guard
Fishing season dates set by State Conservation Commission
The 1951 fishing season opens May 15 for non nesting species such as walleye perch bass and pike while nesting fish like bass sunfish and rock bass start May 30. Catfish season ends November 30 with no length limits on most species except bass and a 1 pound minimum for sand sturgeon. Continuous open seasons apply to several species.
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State Conservation Commission
Extfich
Pays to Save Bee Colonies This Winter
Beekeeping expert F B Paddock from Town State College warns retain existing colonies this winter as replacements cost more. Transportation has doubled, and a two pound package costs as much as a four pound package last year. Colonies may need extra food. if short, he recommends a syrup mix of two parts sugar to one part water to boost energy.
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Paddock
Bee Feeding: Warm Syrup Boosts Hive Output
Paddock advises feeding bees warm sugar syrup for quicker results. Heat water to boiling, remove from heat, stir in sugar to avoid scorching. Use a sprinkler to deliver syrup. enlarge holes with a nail, and pour into empty combs if available. Target about a quart per day per hive for steady feeding.
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Hiv
Paddock
Pella Firemen Invite Meeting at Sigourney Hall
An important meeting for firemen to discuss mutual aid and emergency operation plans will be held at Sigourney Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening. Sponsored by Sigourney Fire Department with AL Hemsley as chief, the program will be led by Robert C. Hyrus and Charles Lackes from Iowa State College Extension Service. Representatives from Keokuk Mahaska and Marion counties are urged to attend.
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Sigourney Memorial Hall
Sigourney Fire Department
AL. Hemsley
Robert C. Hyrus
Charles Lackes Inc
Towa State College Extension Service
Keoki
Mahaska
Marion Counties
Ben Kuyk Named Director of Butter Manufacturers Assn
Ben Kuyk is named director of the Butter Manufacturers Association amid a list of executives including J Marion and G F Oskilonsa. The announcement notes campus and press recognition, with the organization enhancing leadership for the industry.
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Ben Kuyk
Ass'n
Tawa
Assecat
Tonish Stove
Cumni
Ane Des Momne
J. Marion
Se Kuyk
Peli
Chtumwa
G. F .Oskilonsa Hera
Our Men in Military Service Pvt Alvin Lee Hoksbergen
Pvt Alvin Lee Hoksbergen entered service in 19H and joined a group where he served as an assistant to the chaplain. His wife remains at Camp with family following his enlistment.
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Pvt
Alvin Hoksbergen
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
Alvin’ Lee Hoksbergen
Astetant B
Neina
Public Health Council Meeting Planned in Knoxville March 12
The Marion County Public Health Council schedules its March meeting in Knoxville at 7 PM on March 12, 1951, in the Court Room on the third floor of the Court House. An urgent appeal invites all organizations including youth groups in Pella and nearby Marion County to send representatives, with Dr. Roger Scott to speak on the relation of veterinary medicine to public health.
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Mion Public Health Council
Knoxville
Sylvia Platts
Court House
Pella
Marion County
Roger Scott
Marion County Public Health Council
Eben Reformed Church to Present The Closed Door Play
The Eben Reformed Church in Leighton will present the royalty drama The Closed Door on Thursday and Friday evenings March 18 and 14 at 7 30. Young people stage the production as a social welcome event for the community.
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Ebenexer Reformed Church
Leighton
Eryone
Addresses of Men In Service in World War II Era
A list of service members with assigned units and camp locations including Camp Carson Colorado and Camp Rucker Alabama. Names include Pvt Gary E, Pvt Jacob J Goodyk, Wilbur Nikkel and others, with company and battalion details. The fragmentary text references addresses and military assignments associated with the 21st Eng Cn and the Ind St Engr Ci Bn.
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Pet
Wilbur Nikkel
Ind
Colorado Co
Camp
Pella Christian Cage Teams End Season Strong
Pella Christian boys and girls completed a solid season with most players returning next year. Notable names include Bruinpage and several guards. the squad saw key graduations and shared fund raising efforts with local groups to aid charitable causes.
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Iglettes
Bella High Seb
Dick Bruinpage
Bruinves
Graduatin
Chronicle Readers on the Move
Chronicle readers are reported relocating, with names including Vander Phela, Netten, Peter Rus Jr, and others moving from Pella and Monroe to Treten Iowa and Knoxville. The notice mentions mailing routing changes and destinations in a terse summary of reader shifts.
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Pella En
Monroe
Awama
New
Pel Ro Vander Phela
Treten
Towa
Cry A. Netten
Peter Rus, Jr
Pella
Knoxville
Students hear Cvikova describe aid need in Czechoslovakia
At a campus meeting, Cvikova gave a firsthand account of the crisis in Czechoslovakia and urged help. The Faculty and Beaches teams then agreed to a charity basketball game with door contributions aiding disaster relief abroad. A pledge drive followed with a 11 a.m. talk and direct giving option.
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Czechoslovakia
Cards of Thanks We Wast Egress Fi Oaths
Fragmentary notice thanks readers and mentions oaths and gratitude. The garbled text alludes to a public or local notice of appreciation but provides no clear names, dates, or events to identify specific entities or actions.
Card of Thanks Recalls Kindness After Hospital Stay
The author thanks winners relatives and friends for visits cards and letters while in hospital and after returning home especially Rev Bo for prayers and visits. The kindness is appreciated and long remembered.
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Rev
Will
Thanks for prayers and visits from Mahaska Hospital
Mrs. John A. Ver Meer expresses gratitude to neighbors relatives and friends for prayers cards letters and visits during her stay at Mahaska Hospital. Special thanks to Rev Vroon for visits and prayers. Appreciation heartfelt and lasting.
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Mahaska Hospital
Paul Frandt
Henry Kole
John Ver Meer
John Stek
Mercy
Oskaloosa
Ed Klein
Sury
Chadwick Ver Ploeg
Sully
Central College choirs plan extensive tour schedule
The College A Cappella Choir and Girls Ensemble directed by Marvin Thosten and Edith Sedrel LeCoca prepare for annual tours to churches nationwide. They will perform in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, South Dakota, and Missouri, visiting towns including Pella Ames, Morrison, Chicago, Milwaukee, Sioux Falls, and Rock Rapids among others. The ensembles have a history of singing in about 100 churches across 27 of the 42 Reformed Church in America classes, with past tours reaching northwest Iowa and South Dakota. The Girls Ensemble rehearses under LeCoca while the A Cappella Choir tours with Thosten.
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Edith Sedrel LeCoca
Marvin Thostensot
Central College
Reformed Ch
America
Mid-West
Towa
South Dakota
Miscnsin
Minnesota
Wiappe
Central
Conwell
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Kriss Lynn
J. H. Sailer
Winfield
John Vander Kamp
West Pella
Des Moines
C. F. Perron
Kathie Sue
Baptist Church
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Fred Lamphier
Busey
Gertrude Plender
Ray Holm
Karl Holm
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West Washington Street
Lena Blommers
Chicago
Ben Blommers
Arthur Vriezelaar
Nash
Gilford Steenbeck
Abe Vander Beck
Chevrolet
Mary Wormhoudt
Oldsmot
Vander Zyl
Ershorgen
Ed van Gorp
Charles Whitime
A. Ver Meer
Pella Satur Mareh Ltd
Meer
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Home
I M. Rents
Ralph de Cook
N Donsel
Barbara Roertje
Don
Dale
Dacol van Wyt
Tellit
Second Reformed Church
Jack
Boatsma
B. H. Ver Meer
Ralph Ver Meer
Chris le Cocq
John Blommers
Newton
Frank Gifford
Gifford
Dirkie Welle
Commission
F. B
Town State Colley
Sigourney
Alvin Lee Hoksbergen
Pelli
Bess S. McBride
Brice
J. Jakel
Wm. S. van He. Buerkens
Orenewaal
Oren S. van Niewaal
Centry
Oskaloosa Sales
Oskaloosa Sales CO
Harold H. Lisk
J. Vertes
Nard Wood, Missouri
Gary E
Co. F
186Th Inf. Reet
Aith Div
Camp Rucker
Ande Voort
Jacob J. Goodyk
Pella Christian Cage
Marvin de
Memmelaai Lourens
M Jellema
Abeth Os
BP. Cohl Sgirl
Ver Meer
Marvin Gritters
Frank Kuiper
Jay Tromp
Gary Dirleman
KERS
Audrey van Dyke
Sioux Falls
S. Dak
Jean Gosselink
Hartford City
Wordivean
Chronicle
Cvikovia
Mra
Clem
Mrs. Miniver
MGM
Nory Mra
Holland Theatre
Thur
MR. and Mrs. Miniver
Reader's Digest
Robert Walker
Joan Leslie
Edward Arnold
Ritz Bros
Bised
Holland
the Holy Land
Loretta Young
Vroon
John A. Ver
Snoking Ag
Res
Vear Mary Ver Hoof
Sioux
Cette Coane Vander Pol
Rank
Betty
Julie Keeworth
Vernord State Center
Ae Heamrich
Ship of
Tunis Prins
United Presbyterian Church of
Ainsworth
Iowa
W. Wortman
March
Titanka
Sanborn
Sheldon
Alton
Maurice
Sioux Center
Towa Tull
Rock Valley
Davis
Valley Springs
South Dak Chandler
Rock Rapids
Little Rock
Sibley
John Hemingway
West Branch
Hemingways
Macy Bros., Inc. Elevator
Searsboro
Eclipse
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