Hospital Auxiliary drives community hospital support
The Pella Community Hospital Auxiliary urges women to join, with dues options including active 1.00 yearly and life 100. Active members serve on committees while inactive members fund through dues. Since 1960 the group has spent about 4700 on kitchen expansion, snack bar, lighting, grounds, linens, and gifts, plus funding for the Mary Evers Memorial Fund and polio immunization clinics proceeds.
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Pella
G. Chester Leu
Independence Street
Paytient
Mary Evers
Cincinnati Iowa to get first Rural Water aid under new law
Congressmen Bert Bandstra announced tentative federal aid totaling 176000 for Cincinnati Iowa to fund a municipal water system. The grant of 30000 and loan of 146000 will cover the project cost pending Cincinnati’s vote to issue revenue bonds. The system will serve about 180 homes and businesses aiding local redevelopment.
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Farmers Home Administration
Bandstra
Appanoose County
Moravia
Moulton
Mystic
Numa
Unionville
Benton County
Mt. Auburn
Normay
Shellsburg
Walford
Davis County
Blomfield
Drakesville
Pulaski
Decatur County
Keokuk Tndicatial cEat
Keokuk County
Hedrick
Delta
Ollie
Lucas County
Russell
Williamson
Mahaska County
Beacon
Leighton
Fremont
County — Bussey
Harvey
Tracy
Hamilton
Melcher
Dallas
Marshall County
Liscomb
Gilman
Haverhill
Monroe County
Louilia
Melrose
Ringgold
Mt. Ayr
Tama County
Montour
Traer
Chelsea
Union County
Lorimor
Cromwell
Afton
Wapello County
Seymour
Promise City
Cincinnati
Iowa
Bert Bandstra
Dem
Congress
House of Representatives
Gene Hoffman
Des Moines
Ers Home Administration
Cin
Salesmen need fresh pace to beat slump and stay effective
An article argues sagging salesfolk lose zest and blame others, urging self assessment and a shift in pace. It cites Ron Morrison meeting a prominent industrialist in Central Park, who finds value in stepping away from battle to think and refresh. It promotes hobbies, travel, and new surroundings as antidotes to burnout and lists quick relaxation exercises.
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Jess
Ron Morrison
Central Park
Indyrtri
Ron
Job Corps plan begins in area
A statewide campaign to attract young men to the Job Corps began on March 2, 1966. Robert L. Jones, manager of the Oskaloosa office, announced openings in Job Training Centers and eligibility for training. The effort targets Iowa youths for enrollment and job preparation.
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Robert L. Jones
Oskaloosa
Towa
Towa Pt
Van Andel Roose wedding plans announced in Ripon
Mr and Mrs A Van Andel of Ripon California announce the engagement of their daughter Karen to John W Roose son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Roose of Peoria. The notice also describes Job Corps training centers and stipends for trainees including Conservation and Urban Centers with monthly $30 stipends and $50 upon completion and family support allowances matched by Job Corps.
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A. van Andel
Ripon, California
Karen
John W.roose
Wilbur Roose
Peoria
Job Corps
Armed Services
Couple to marry at Calvin Seminary Chapel Grand Rapids
John and Iris, both Calvin College seniors, plan a June 1 wedding in the Calvin Seminary Chapel in Grand Rapids. The couple’s families and friends are noted in local social mentions, with several references to visits and gatherings in nearby towns.
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John
Pella
Spring Retreat for Central College Students at Camp Wesley Woods
The 1966 Spring Retreat at Central College in Pella Iowa will be held at Camp Wesley Woods near Indianola on March 25 and 26. sponsored by Central Christian Fellowship open to students and faculty. Rev Edwin Mulder minister of evangelism Reformed Church in America will speak on three topics The mission theme mirrors National Council of Churches evangelism work in Asia. The retreat closes with a communion service conducted by Rev James Van Hoeven.
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Pella
Central College
Camp Wesley Woods
Indianola
Central Christian Fellowship
Edwin Mulder
Reformed Church In
America
Mulder
Formosa
United States
Asia
Department of Evangelism
National Council of Churches
James van Hoeven
Bible
Central
Monroe Birthdays and Visits Mixed with Obituary and Grassfire
Kari Jo Aalbers celebrated her 7th birthday with family and friends including Matt Wood Kathy Beyer Shane States and others. Local dinners and visits note well known residents and relatives from Kamrar Slater Pella Searsboro and Titonka. L T Munson 83 died at Van's Nursing Home Prairie City with services at First Baptist Church Monroe. Grassfire at Lloyd Smith farm west of Monroe escalated by high winds and got out of control, burning over several acres.
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Wayne Worth
Clarence Oberman
Titonka
Raymond Kane
Dan Jenkins
Dan Jenkins Sr
Newton
Vern Klein
John McConeghey
Shelene
Pella
Paul McConeghey
Leslie Terpstra
Searsboro
Donna Ver Dught
Warren Slebos
Central College
Arie ‘Ver Dught
Munson
L.T
Elsie) Munson
Van's
Prairie City
First Baptist Church
Monroe
Wayne Anderson
Monroe Cemetery
Woman Keeps Growing Rubber Tree At Nine Feet
Mrs Frances Nollen of De fiance has a rubber tree that reached nine feet and continues to grow. Gifted four years ago, the plant now presents a dilemma about space.
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Frances Nollen
Defiance
Armour Boot seeks reelection to the legislature
Armour Boot of Pella announces candidacy for reelection to the Iowa legislature in the June primary. Completing his first term as representative from Marion county, he is a Democrat and a retired farmer. During the 1965 session he served on the Ways and Means, Conservation and Recreation, and Commerce committees of the house.
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Armour Boot
Pella
Boot
Marion
Ways and Means, Conservation and Recreation
Commerce
The
Unbroken storm window blown across lawn by high winds
A gust of wind on Locust Day Farm Thursday blew a storm window from an upstairs window across the back porch roof and onto the ground far north of the house. Both large panes remained intact, a remarkable sight amid the strong winds.
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Locust Day Farm
New Year's Baby 1872 in Maquoketa born in Jackson County
Mrs Katherine Reeg of Maquoketa celebrated as the New Year’s baby for 1872. Born at Hellevue she has spent her life in Jackson County and is described as 94 years young.
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Katherine Reeg
Maquoketa
Reig
Hellevue
Jackson County
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