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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1952
Page
9
Mr and Mrs James Roose were honored at their 50th wedding anniversary on March 7 1952 in the Christian Reformed Church parlors Peoria with nearly 200 relatives and friends attending. A short program was held both afternoon and evening and a lunch was served by the Queen Esther Society after each program.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary met on March 12 1962 at Mrs Lucretia Bogaards home 814 Huber Street electing officers for the coming term President Mrs Garold Pat Ballenger Senior Vice President Mrs B H Langerak Junior Vice President Mrs Ermal Koopman Chaplain Mrs Elaine Robus Conductoress Mrs Lucretia Bogarrd Guard Miss Lucille Vander Beek Delegate Mrs Mabel Shaw New officers to be installed at the next meeting April 9 Also notes on a January U Need Us meeting and a bridal shower for Helen Guthrie Seibert with attendees and gifts description and future home of the couple in Ottumwa Town
On March 10, the married couples Sunday School group at First Reformed and their children gathered for a pot luck supper and an instrument music program and a travelogue by Miss Cornelia Hospers. A birthday party for Mrs. Lane Langstraat of the Home For The Aged was held at the Legion hall in Pella. The event honored her 74th birthday on March 16 with a special program and moving pictures by Leonard Kuiper.
The Marion County Board of Education reviews district programs under state law to prepare a master plan for reorganization. It will not promote consolidation but will consider proposals like Melcher and Dallas only if districts request action, ensuring taxes fund strong programs without burdening property owners.
On March 12 through March 18 residents remembered birthdays of Gerrit Gosselink Cornelius Van Gorp Leendert Langstrast and other residents. Many visitors from Ames Knoxville Des Moines and Mitchellville greeted residents including Leendert Langstraat and family. Leonard Wielard and spouse marked their 49th anniversary on March 18. Mrs De Heus broke her hip and was hospitalized for treatment.
New fishing laws covering March 15 1952 to March 15 1953 are mailed to county recorders state conservation officers and others authorized to sell licenses. Copies go to license buyers and those requesting them. Leaflets detail license seasons limits restricted areas methods and other fishermen concerns.
R G McCoy of Corydon celebrated his 22nd leap year birthday on February 29. He is 88 years old, like others with leap birthdays, having a true birthday only once every four years.
Pfc Cornie J Valster son of Mr and Mrs Ben Valster Pel la Route 1 serves in Korea after induction November 6 1950 and training at Ft Leonard Wood Camp Haven Ft Sheridan Camp Carson with overseas duties begun January 1 1962 in Tokyo and Korea His address is Pfc Cornie J Valster US 55046153 44th Engr Const Bn HQ Co APO 301 c/o Postmaster San Francisco CA Pvt James A Valster inducted October 16 1951 after training at Ft Knox and Camp Pickett later medical training at MRTC and Ft Sam Houston His address Pvt James A Walster US 65163071 Co A Jet Bn MPSS Ft Sam Houston TX Also listed are Bernard Van Wyk serving at Camp Pendleton and notes of April birthdays and infantry training details.
Pfc Bernard Van Wyk of Oceanside Calif completed his basic training at San Diego marking a milestone for the son of Mr and Mrs Harry Van Wyk of Pella Iowa Rt 1.
At a regimental review each Honorman is presented an engraved silver identification bracelet and a certificate of his award.
The United States Air Force invites applicants for aviation cadets and aircraft observers at HQ Iowa Military District. Requirements include 19 to 26 years old, two years of college, single status, medical and vision standards, and passing exams. Training lasts about 52 weeks with 105 dollars monthly pay and a $10,000 life insurance policy provided.
Fish and hunting licenses expire March 31 while new licenses are mailed and will go on sale April 1. Resident hunting and fishing licenses cost 1.50 each, combination licenses 2.50. Licenses cover April 1, 1952 to April 1, 1963. Revenue supports the Division of Fish and Game. funds come from specific conservation sources, not general taxes.
Arvin Nieuwsma seaman apprentice USN son of Mr and Mrs Henry Nieuwsma Route 2 Box 189 Pella Iowa and husband of Mrs Luella Nieuwsma Route 6 Oskaloosa. Nieuwsma entered Navy service on Nov 13 at Des Moines after Eddyville High School. Honors are chosen by company vote for leadership sportsmanship bearing initiative and response to orders.
The page lists Central College 1982 athletics schedules with track and baseball events. It notes dates for duals, invites, district and conference meets, and football games against teams such as Simpson, Penn, Wartley, Drake, Wesleyan, and Dana, spanning April to November and including venues in Knoxville and central locations.
Babe Didrickson, a famed woman pitcher, once struck out Lou Gehrig in an exhibition game, a landmark moment highlighting her skill against top male players.
Jolene Hardee aged four from near Siam suffered serious burns when her clothing lit up during the family’s evening meal prep. The child has endured a rough year after a tractor incident last year that left her with a broken lip.
Sterling Vifquain of Belle Plaine was injured when a gas heater exploded as he attempted to light it at a motor court near Austin. He suffered burns to his face arms and hands and was to be hospitalized about two weeks.
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