Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs Aldridge in Kalona
A pink and blue baby shower was held Saturday afternoon at Mrs Francis Aldridges home in Kalona for Mrs Merle Aldridge. Co hosts Claudiena Meppelink Alydia Ver Meer Zula Aldridge and Elsie Buamert oversaw games photos and refreshments. Guests included Mrs George Van Vark Lois Mrs Leland Aldridge Norma Baumert Case Goodyk Victoria Alonzo Mary Ann Terpstra Norma Houser and Sunny Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Aldridge
Merle Aldridge
Claudiena Meppelink
Alydia Ver Meer
Zula Aldridge
Elsie Buamert
Kalona
George van Vark
Lois
Leland Aldridge
Norma Baumert
Keota
Towa
Case Goodyk
Victoria Alonzo
Mary Ann Terpstra
Norma Houser
Sunny Jones
First Day of Spring Joys and Easter Prep
A warm spring note recalls March’s fluctuating weather with sun and snow, celebrates Pella area science fairs at Pella Community and Pella Christian Junior High Schools, admiring projects from volcanos to digital computers and acknowledging winners. The author reflects on Easter preparations, coloring eggs with Devin, and hopes for a joyous Easter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Pella Christian
Devin
Shower of gifts honors Mrs Royce Hendricks in Galesburg
A miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs Royce Hendricks was held at the home of Mrs Valentine Van Rheenen with hostesses Mrs Freeman Hendricks Mrs Jarold Steenhoek and Annie Marks. Guests enjoyed games and a tray lunch after uncovering gifts. Several unable to attend sent support. Mrs Freeman Hendricks a nurse assisted Myrtle Buchanan at Newton Skiff hospital. Wilbur Ramer and Joe Kaldenberg were reported ill but improving. Duane Hendricks attended Universal trade school in Omaha and visited home weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Royce Hendricks
Valentine van Rheenen
Freeman Hendricks
Jarold Steenhoek
Annie Marks
Janice Steenhoek
Leona Horman
Marjorie Ramer
Janice Hendricks
Pearl Hendricks
Dick Pleima
Nelson Pleima
Tom de
Sunday Din ner Guests and Local Hospital Updates
Parental Freeman Hendricks hosted a Sunday dinner with Miss Sharon Van Cleave of Montezuma. Mrs Elia Dearinger and Mr John Van Wyngarden traveled to Des Moines with Ivan Broderson of Reasner. They visited Mrs Ivan Broderson who had surgery at Methodist hospital last week. Frank Kroh was taken by ambulance to Newton hospital Thursday evening. His condition remains about the same. Mrs Otis Ruth, residing with Paul Landmesser, is in Grinnell hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Hendricks
Sharon van Cleave
Montezuma
Elia Dearinger
John van Wyngarden
Des Moines
Ivan Broderson
Reasner
Methodist Hospital
Frank Kroh
Newton Hospital
Van Zee 25th Wedding Anniversary Observed in Pella
Mr and Mrs Andrew Van Zee of Hazel St Pella were honored Monday evening by family to mark their 25th wedding anniversary, dated February 24. Gifts included money and a pole lamp. The couple, longtime Lynnville area farmers, moved to Pella in January and work at Rosscreen. They wed February 24 1939 with Rev John Grieffson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
Andrew van Zee
Hazel St
Pella
Gertie Beyer
William Stuart
Nancy
Charley Beyer
Carroll Beyer
Lynnville
Lloyd Brand
Sully
van Zee
Rosscreen
Dorothy Beyer
John Grieffson
Christian Reformed Church
Calvary Christian Reformed Church
SQUEAKY LOCKS AND OARS MAKE CREAKING STOP
A dab of flyline dressing on the pintles of your oar locks will quiet creaks and squeaks. The hint suggests simple maintenance to improve boat handling by lubing hardware components with a light dressing.
ISU Ag College Awards About 50 Freshman Scholarships
Nearly 20 000 in scholarships will be awarded to about 50 freshmen entering the College of Agriculture at Iowa State University this fall. A new $300 grant from the Ding Darling Foundation funds fish and wildlife conservation interests. Other scholarships vary in amount and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Agriculture
Iowa State University
Ding Darling Foundation, Inc
ISU Ames Scholarships Offered for Students in 1964
The Pella Chronicle notes an awards program at Iowa State University with displayed values from 150 to 1000 dollars. Applications are due April 1, 1964. Students should contact the Secretary Awards and Scholarship Committee in Room 121 Curtiss Hall Ames Iowa for details and forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtiss Hall
Iowa State University
Ames
Mosquito repellent by tobacco odor praised in note
A quirky tip suggests rubbing tobacco from a cigarette on wet skin to ward off mosquitoes if repellent is forgotten. The odor is presented as effective though not pleasant, prompting a may be useful, if unconventional, home remedy.
Chariton area bowling league scores and high games
Sports roundup lists bowling results from Chariton Osceola Winterset and Indianola with team scores and individual high games and series. Notable performances include John Van Hemert 525 series with 206 game and Alvin Van Zee 462 with 170, plus Breen Kelderman contact and club names such as West End Serv Chic Visser 207 568 and Betty Ver Meer 205 536.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Hemert
Alvin van Zee
Marvin van Zee
Breen & Keldman
Rexall
Boat & Boatsma
de Jong Floral
Vera & Hank's
van Gorp Mfg
West End
Chic Visser
Betty Ver Meer
Wilma Hendricks
Barb Dieleman
Doris van Dyke
Donna Kaldenberg
Breen & Kelderman
Bowling March 14 Pin Splitters Pin Shavers Alley Cats
Bowling notes show Pin Splitters Pin Shavers and Alley Cats scheduled for March 14. The brief item lists teams likely competing at a local alley with no scores or venues specified.
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The
Pell Chronicle Society
Model United Nations
Iowa
Central College
Ted Dykstra
Canada
Julius Waiguchu
Kenya
Jake van Voorst
David Mumo
Roland Glover
Ghana
Miss Moberly
Allan Ghorton
Austria
Mike Harris
1.S.U
Mrs
Aldridge
John
Ronde
Board of
Marion County
NGPL
Natural Gas Pipeline Company OF America
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Lake Mead
Nevada
Arizona
Mammoth Hoover Dam
al Lake Mead
Hoover Dam
By Sylvia J, Hawker
Minature
United States
Orful
Harris G
Nieuwsma
Ford
Ulrich Motor CO
Ulrich Motor Company
Broadway Pella
Mrs. Wilbur Romer
Otis Ruth
Paul Landmesser
Grinnell Hospital
Andrew van Zees
ISU
South Central Conf
Chariton
Valley
Indianola
Osceola
Winterset
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