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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1958

Page

5

Missionary Conference at Monroe Baptist Church

Rev and Mrs Donald Tabor on leave from the Philippines will lead a missionary conference at Monroe Baptist Church March 12-16 at 7:30 pm Visitors welcome Pauline De Lieuw of Monroe is Mrs Tabor's former name Flossie Hoagland on tour reports recent travels to Lima Peru and Kajamarquilla Inca ruins 2000 years old They also passed through Faynadur Canal Zone and headed homeward Carrie Joan born to Kathleen Kane and Robert Rateliff's daughter is named after February 21 Funeral for James McNeish 70 held in Monroe March 6 successors visiting towns and families across region as notes.

Donald Tabor The Philippians Monroe Baptist Church ES Saint Duis Faynadur Columbia Canal Zone Carol Ann Hiertchei Methodist Wo York Vd Washington United Robert Rateliff Carrie Joan Kathleen Kane Gertrude Rice Law Vernon Abraham Kansas City James McNeish Crumpacker Monroe McNeish Town Soldiers Home Marshall

Local families attend gatherings and hospital visit updates

Cedar Falls residents spent last weekend with relatives as Mr and Mrs David Nimmo hosted a dinner in Pella. Bert Spoolstra, formerly a patient at Wilden hospital Des Moines, returned home. Monroe residents traveled to Indianola for funeral services for Mrs Mary Frances Banks of Los Angeles with Mr and Mrs Guy Banks and others. Mrs Peter Van Ryswyk visited Newell, Iowa for a few days.

Bessie Nimmo Skiff Memorial Hospital John Wagner Donald Trong Martha Mary Arcadia Nebraska Sol Hawkins Robby Dan Shans Therese Cecil Marenner Mr Love Ritcha Newton de Moines Mice Martin Ames Viewil Martin H.R. Debnsen Mahaska Hospital Oshaloo Clyde Livingston Fred Johnson California Charles Livingston Keith Neilson Wol Mal W Mal W. J. van Wely and Magnus Neilsen Howard Herwehe Jake Herwehe Richard Zukkel John Poortinga Ers College Cedar Falls David Nimmo Jack Kingery Albert Lincoln Peter van Ryswyk Newell, Iowa

Birthday parties and farewells in Lower Grove area

Tracey in Bloomfield returns home for a rest and will return Friday for medical follow up. Families gathered at a farewell for Clarence Wiedhart leaving for National Air Guard duty. Neighbors shared refreshments and celebrated birthdays for Linda Dunwoody and others. Several visits occurred across Oskaloosa Pella Sul ly New Sharon and Des Moines with church attendance and messages shared.

Tracey Bloomfield Fle Glen Dunwoody Homer Boyd John Sur Matt Delores Mil Elwood Karl Boyd Glen Dunand Glen Dunand ‘Children Spent Wedhart Home Near Oskaloosa Clarence Wiedhart National Air Guard Robert Wickhart Debbie Walter Jackson Bert Verought Pella Shevie Nikkel Sully Linda Dunwoody Kathy Galen Vogelaar Marabeth Veerman Allo Linda Henry Klein New Sharon Earl Boyd Pat John Sammie Schmidt Karl Goldie Carter Oskaloosa Wm. Carter Des Moines Frank Vander Meiden Central College Bill Harriger Chariton Sherrine Nikkel Neal Busker Sherrine John Boender Freeman Houk

Coal Ridge community notices and family visits summary

Mrs. C Coster called on the Andersons and Coster and Bailey families visited kin in Knoxville and Eddyville last week. Attics were insulated at the church to improve heat. Several gatherings, birthday dinners, and Sunday visits occurred at Anderson, Franklin, Me Ling, Clem ent, and Hoekseman homes. The revival at Eldorado drew attendees. one Anderson car incident caused no injuries. An all day Ladies Aid meeting is set for the 20th.

C. C. Coster W. A Anderson Chas. Bailey Jim Bailey Knoxville Bertha Beele Martin Pella C. Coster W. Anderson Bill Koopman C.J. Anderson Robert Robin Ernest Anderson Philip Cindy J. W. Meling Bloomfield W. A. Berry Eddyville Helen Hargesheimer W. A. Anderson Clark Anderson Columbia Harry de Haan Des Moines Wilbur Mathes Berry Monroe Ray Anderson Percy Clement Ed de Zwarte Tom Fisher Oskaloosa Wm. Franklin G. HL. Franklin Lewis Koneene Lovilla All Day Ladies Aid Society

Coeds Present C est Paris Spring Show by Naiads

The Iowa State College Naiads synchronized swimming group under Dr Barbara Forker will stage C est Paris in the Women's Gym pool April 17 18 19 with 730 p m start Thursday and 8 p m shows Friday and Saturday The production features Bonnie Schwerin Gini Cox and Sally In t Veld among others in French flavored acts.

Iowa State College Nainds Paris Barbara Forker Bonnie Schwerin H. W. Schwerin Waverly Gini Cox R. A. Cox Ames Sally Klaas Marion Pella

Death of Algona’s 90 year old resident Mrs Clara Hagg

Mrs Clara Hagg died at age 90 in Algona. Her long life and status as one of the town’s oldest residents were noted in local notices.

Algona Clara Hagg

Crafting a wood mantle to fit an irregular fieldstone surface

Reader asks how to fit a wooden mantle to a fieldstone fireplace. Position lumber against the stone at the desired height with a helper to hold it steady. Run a compass leg along the stone to trace an outline on the lumber for a flush fit.

Centering Holes in Metal And Woodworking Tips From Thor Research Center

A reader asks why holes drilled with portable or mounted drills fail to stay centered. The guide stresses precise layout with measuring tools, scribing a center point, center punching, and clamping. It notes using a drill press for alignment and invites readers to send handicraft questions to Thor Research Center in Marengo, Illinois.

Thor Research Center Marengo Ill

Art Students Exhibit Creative Works at Towa Show

Art students from Towa junior and senior high schools will display this year’s creative works at the 28th annual Towa High School Art Exhibition and Conference at the State University of Iowa Art Building Friday and Saturday April 26. The event, sponsored by the University art department, features demonstrations by Dean D. Me of Wisconsin and other scholars, and limits entries to two dimensional works due to rising numbers.

Towa State University of Iowa University Iowa SUL D. Me Unive Consin Graphic Arts Rudy Pozzati Vntiage University of Inca Michael F. Andrew Dof Syracuse University

Easter Seal Campaign Opens in Marion County

Reuben Schakel announces the 1958 Easter Seal campaign opening in Marion County with seals delivered to over 1800 homes in Pella and Lake Prairie Township. The drive runs through Easter Sunday, April 6, highlighting state and national efforts to aid crippled children and disabled adults.

Reuben Schakel Pella Lake Prairie Township Marion County Reuben Schalel Iowa Towa National Society For Crippled Children and Adults States District of Columbia Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico

Exhibition rules set for Iowa schools at Art Building

The display space limits require each exhibiting school to show up to twelve two dimensional pieces. Frank Wachowiak and Mirian Burke oversee the show and conference. Each entry must use a different technique and advance reservations are urged. Works run from 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. on April 26.

Iowa Frank Wachowiak Mirian Burke

Pocket Gophers Centered in Winneshiek County

Winneshiek County is likely to retain its status as a pocket gopher trapping center in Iowa. Historical figures show that during 1957, bounties were paid on 14 551 pocket gophers, reflecting the region’s trapping activity and local wildlife management practices.

Winneshiek County Towa

Junior Pinbusters Bowlers from Sioux Center Do Well

The junior pinbusters, a Sioux Center bowling team, average 65 years in age with two members over 70. They perform well and stand out in the report.

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Monroe News Bakker Rus Feedsy Rambler American Motors Lower Grove News Qirs Coal Ridge News Alma Avery Harry Ver Dale Mason Jim Gary G. H. Franklin Tom R. Ritzhaupt Bubbi Ler RCA Victor Bown Lisselings Don Burrowbridge Thor Research Center For Creati Pocket Gophers Dexter Dione Lovell
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