Local notes from Pella and surrounding towns thrive
Pella reports guest visits from Dr Amelia Wood and Cath erine Wood of Muncie and Miss Margaret C Le Cocq at Hotel Pella. A baby girl arrived to Mr and Mrs Leonard Van Wyk in Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa. Numerous entries cover medical treatments births dismissals and hospital stays, plus travel notes and a Davenport Rotary Convention visit.
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Amelia Wood
Catherine Wood
Muncie
Indiana
Pella
Margaret C. le Cocq
Miss le Cocq
Hotel Pella
Leonard van Wyk
Route 1
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Ralph Poortinga
Otley
Mercy
Jane Bos
The
Home For the Aged
Mahaska
Carroll Brand of
Sully
Kenneth McAmis
Carol
Devil's Tower
Wyoming
William Billy Clark
Rotary Anns
Davenport
Rotary
T. G. Fultz
Fultz
Richard Tyseling
A M. Dockendures
Cc. Buerkens
Monthonseling
Julian Kuyper
Gary Vogelaar
Navy lowers enlistment physical standards nationwide
The Navy announces reduced enlistment standards allowing 2/20 vision in each eye correction to 20/20, no dental requirements, and color blindness not a bar. The policy, aligned with rising recruiting, enables men previously rejected for vision or dental defects to reapply at Navy Recruiting Stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
State Conservation Officer Exams Announced for Des Moines
The State Conservation Commission announced preliminary exams for state conservation officers to be held June 18 at 4 00 a m in the House of Representatives chamber Des Moines Deadline for applications is 2 00 p m June 6 Applicants must be 25 to 38 years old and at least 5 9 in height and 140 pounds Explanations and blanks available by writing 914 Grand Avenue Des Moines Iowa
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State Conservation Commission
House of Representatives
Des Moines
Statuhe Conservation
Grand Avenue
Towa
Individual Blue Cross enrollment opens in Des Moines
Des Moines health officials announce a new Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan allowing individual enrollment for those under 65 who are self employed or work in small staffs. The change marks the program's tenth anniversary and aims to reach a million Iowa members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Fredric P. G. Lattner
Iowa Hospital Association
Iowa State Medical Society
Yattner
New Record Set at Marion County Angus Cattle Sale
The Marion County Aberdeen Angus Association held its annual spring sale on Monday April 24 with 80 head sold for a total of 34805 averaging 435 per head Bulls sold 24 animals totaling 15045 averaging 442 top bull brought 1100 to arenee Greiman Garner from Ray Dyer Pleasantville Cows 46 brought 19760 averaging about 430 each The Knox ville Journal reported the event with details of prices and buyers.
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Marion County
Marion County Aberdeen- Angus Association
Knoxville Journal
Ray Dyer
Pleasantville
Arenee Greiman
Garner
Bull sale at Bussey tops beef cattle auction
The top offering from Ray H. Cline & Son sold for 1535 to ZR. Spaur & Son as 74 head averaged 391 with 26 bulls averaging 391 and females 364. The sale drew a large crowd, reflecting confidence in beef cattle and value of recognized bloodlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray H. Cline & Son
Bussey
ZR. Spaur & Son
Tracy
Ray Dyer
Heifer
Banks and
Banks
J. M. Davis
R. C. Peterson
Home for the Aged News Highlights Social Visits
Reports from the Home for the Aged detail Mrs. Barnes of Des Moines and Mrs. Pete Vas of Otley visiting Mrs. H Vander Wilt. Additional visits include families of Langstraat and Den Hartog, and the note that Mrs. H Postma suffered a stroke last week with transfer to Mahaska Hospital on Saturday April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Des Moines
Pete Vas
Otley
H. Vander
W. ©. Reade
Oskaloosa
Pete Pol
John de Jong
Ralph Kuiper
Leendert Langstraat
Henry den Hartog
John den Hartog
Arie Klein
C. den Hartog
M. Popma
Paul Popma
Knoxville
Musings of the Town Crier Preview Tulip Time
The column urges preparation for Tulip Time with calls to wear Dutch costumes full time and showcase a spoon collection from De Vries jewelry, while noting Parade Committee discussions, a star cast, and plans for postcards and photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Vries
Gang
Street Scrubbing Scene Needs Unobstructed View
A letter complains about pedestrians rushing into the street during the street scrubbing scene and blocking coverage. The writer asks the Burgomeester to place sufficient guards to keep spectators on the sidewalk and ensure a smooth performance without interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgomeester
Tunie
Street singers urged to boost May show with Dutch knitters
A plea to bring back strong street singing as a feature invites the Dutch knitting ladies on the streets. A Special to the Sweethearts cast notes May 12 as the second performance date and Comet's 28th birthday. The Iowa Federation of Music Clubs contest at Simpson College Indianola drew three judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Federation of Music Clubs
Indianola
Simpson College
Drake University
Judge Encounters Teachers Across State
A judge spends long hours meeting teachers and pupils from across the state. Educators freely ask questions and seek advice on difficult pupils. Some problem cases prove especially interesting to observe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Self
Aeek
Rabid Skunk Attack Spurred by Farm Incident Near Chariton
A rabid skunk chased Mrs. John Umbehower back into her Chariton area farm home last week. The family dog intervened and killed the skunk, which appeared visibly enraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Umbehower
Chariton
Tragedy as Tractormost Crumble Kills Clearfield Farmer
Alonzo Quartz of Clearfield died last week when a fifteen foot bank collapsed under his tractor. His body was recovered after a search began when he did not return home at the expected time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Quartz
Clearfield
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