Want Young Pella Ladies to Enter Beauty Contest
Marion County girls invited to enter the Miss Knoxville Business and Professional Women's Club Pageant set for June 10, 1968 at Knoxville High School auditorium. Local winner advances to Miss Iowa in Clear Lake in July 1958, then to Atlantic City in September 1958 for state title.
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Marion County
Famo
Miss Knoxville
Marion
Iowa
Clear Lake
Atlantic City
Knoxville
Local Groups Pledge 2000 Each for Hospital Furnishings
The American Legion Auxiliary announced plans to furnish a hospital room in Pella Community Hospital, bringing total pledges to five local groups. Kiwanis Club Jaycees Calvary Church of the Reformed Church, church societies, and the Pella Rotary Club will each fund a room, with a name plaque placed on the door.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Pella Community Hospital
Pella
Kiwanis Club
Jaycees
Calvary Chr. Rcf
Entry drop location listed for Knoxville event
The notice directs submissions to Box 27 in Knoxville Iowa or to the entry box at Lis ter's Store in Knoxville. The readable fragment indicates a local pickup point for entries or registrations with specified drop sites in the city.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Lister's
Community Meeting Well Attended Hospital Talks Progress
A sizable crowd from city and rural areas filled the high school auditorium last Thursday for Hospital Committee updates. H S Kuyper outlined planning and administration decisions while architect Thorson presented preliminary building plans. The Pella Jaycees led a rally chant in support as club co president Carl Wehde endorsed the project.
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Pella Jaycees
Jaycees
Hospital
Pella
Gary
Vermeer
H. S. Kuyper
Henry Klein
Thorson
Pella’s Hospital
Carl Wehde
Bert Bont
Finance Committee
Max Hocksema
Former Pella Man Killed at Albia
Edward John Boland born in Pella in 1901 died May 5 1958 at Monroe County Hospital from a truck collision with a freight train near Albia. He worked for Monroe county and was en route to Eddyville for rock. he was alone. Survived by Bertha his wife a daughter Cath erine Marrow of Ottumwa a son Earl Boland of Ottumwa three children and several step children. Funeral at Albia Christian church with burial in Oak View cemetery.
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Edward John Boland
Sife
Nicholas Boland
Pella
Monroe County
Eddyville
Boland
Bertha
Catherine Marrow
Ottumwa
Earl Boland
Gertrude van Rockel
Peace Street
Albia Christian Church
Oak View
Albia
Finian's Rainbow Delights Early Previewers at Central College
Central College music department presents Finian's Rainbow at the College Chapel with Edith Le Cocq directing a 16 voice student chorus. Featured soloists include Mrs Bell Arnold De Jong Dick and Bob Klein. The 16 piece student orchestra and Conn Organ accompany under Robert Rittenhouse and Laurence Grooters, with arrangements by Robert Smith.
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Pinian
Central College
Edith le Cocq
E Bell
Arnold de Jong
Bob Klein
Robert Rittenhouse
Laurence Grooters
Robert Smith
Don’t Overlook That Fine Evening Show Downtown
Tulip Festival entertainment features Kink Kole as master of ceremonies with a variety program including the Strongs rope act trained dogs a musical duet and quartet and Dutch dancers. The event at 8:00 PM is on the west side platform of Garden Square with bleachers.
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Kink Kole
Garden Square
Pella Schools Win State Certificate Again
A letter from Arthur Carpenter Istant Superintendent of Public Instruction indicates Pella will again receive its certificate of approval. The formal compliance follows a regional consultant’s April inspection of the school program including curriculum, staff, library, textbooks, custodial service, and special services. Copies of the report were sent to the county superintendent, the president and secretary of the Board.
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Arthur Carpenter
Forrest Moore
Tulip Time Daily Program and Evening Show Schedule
Morning 10 am to noon tours including Tulip Innes Memorial Gardens Central College and other spots. Afternoon 1 pm to 8 pm features Pella high school parade dress rehearsals and Dutch Street performances. Evening 8 pm Finian's Rainbow at Den College auditorium with nightly novelty program downtown.
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Tulip Innes
Memorial Gardens
Central College
Pellage School
Finian's
den College
Sherril Sneller Struck By Car
Sherril Sneller eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Sneller Jr of 507 Jefferson was struck by a car while riding a bicycle near noon last week and taken to Mercy hospital in Oskaloo sa. She received treatment for a minor head injury and a broken finger and was kept overnight. She is reported in good condition and has returned to school.
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Sherril Sneller
Jacob Sneller Jr
Jefferson
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Sherril
Snelle Klix
Parsons Wins Track Meet At Fairfield
Parsons defeated Central 80 to 56 in a dual meet at Fairfield on Tuesday afternoon. He swept 16 events, with Terry Hile leading the Kelley Greens by winning multiple events and leading off the winning 880 relay.
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Parsons
Central
Fairfield
Terry Heil le
Kelley Greens
Pella Merchants to Open Friday Nights Instead of Saturday
Pella merchants voted two thirds to close Saturday openings and stay open Friday nights starting September 6. Summer hours will keep Thursday afternoons closed during June July and August 1958. The 80th annual commencement at Pella High is May 29 at 8 p.m. with John K. King of WHO delivering the address. Baccalaureate is May 26 at Central College with Rev. R. J. Redeker. Class day is May 26 at 2:30 p.m.
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Pella
Pella Highchool
John K. King
Radio Station
First Reformed Church
R. J. Redeker
Central College
City Band to Begin Practice Session Schedule
Band Director Harold n announced this week regular practice sessions start at 4 p.m. next Tuesday. Former members and other experienced musicians not on the roster are urged to attend the first rehearsal. Plans call for two practices weekly before the concert season.
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Harold N
Carnegie Viersen Public Library Hosts Library Association Meet
Patrons praised the newly decorated adult section of the Carnegie Viersen Public Library after a daylong Iowa Library Association District 8 meeting. The event featured a keynote by A C Malone, panels on evaluation, a luncheon, and tours to Central College and the children's addition opened in 1956. The library invites public visits to view the improvements including new roof work, brick tuck pointing, redesigned interiors, and updated furniture.
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Carnegie- Viersen Public Library
Libra
Iowa Library Ass'n
Helen Vandenberg
Lirarian
Dick van Zante
Paul Parver
Tate College
Iowa
Count ‘Tor
T Library
Albert van Maanen
Paul Farrer
Jane Gosselink
Corinne van Zante
Cornelia Rhynsiurger
Marie Lautenbach
John Slommers
Wm. Hoseh
Remington Raad
Larry Mills
Pella Community District Formation Approved by Voters
One district formed after 1276 electors favored the Pella Community School District with 217 against. Across 37 districts, a 75 percent in-favor rule will bring all areas under the new district, with Mahaska and Jasper counties voting largely positive. The tally lists Amsterdam leading with 619 yes, Pella Independent 1613, and other districts casting favorable votes. About 1400 pupils are in the district with 1040 elementary and 360 high school students. 15 million dollars in assessed valuation localizes the area. The Sleeving Committee thanks volunteers, and the next step is electing five new board members before July 1.
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Pella
Marion County
Valley
Porterville
Amsterdam
Mahaska County
Jasper County
Battle Ridge
Bunker Hill
Eureka
European
Flagler
Iola
Liberty
Otley
Independent
Black Oak Center
Black Oak
Burr Oak
Centennial
Iranville
Pleasant Grove
Peasant View
Richland Two
Rock Island
Wheat
Richland
Hinge
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