Driver Education Course Taught To H S Freshmen
Pella High School freshman general science classes recently studied Driver Education. Taught by Jean Wilkins and Roy Stults, the program used car parts, models, pamphlets, films, and an actual motor to explain driving rules, license requirements, and the dangers of drunken driving.
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Pella High School
Jean Wilkins
Roy Stults
Chronicle News
Pella High
Mo Jean Wilkins
Pella High Leroy
Gine
Don Gosselink
Taintor Man Named Mahaska Co Dairy Month Chairman
Floyd Garner of Taintor has been appointed by Governor Leo Hoegh as Mahaska County Chairman of June Dairy Month. The 1955 June Promotion aims to boost sales of dairy products with cooperation from stores, restaurants, press, radio and TV, creameries, dairies, Extension Service, Farm Bureau and other groups. County promotion materials and guidance will be distributed to local officials and committees soon. The dairy industry promotes agriculture by expanding consumption of its products.
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Floyd Garner
Taintor
Leo Hoegh
Mahaska County
Iowa
Garner
Farm Bureau
Scholarship awarded to John De Jong for graduate study
John De Jong of Central College class of 1968 has won the Vivian Demple Memorial Scholarship for 1955-56 graduate study at the State University of Town. He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. William De Jong of Trinity Reformed Church, Pella. He graduated Magna cum laude in history under Dr. Laura M. Nanes, and held YMCA membership, intramurals, a cappella Messiah chorus, dormitory council, and was student body president.
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John de Jorg
Central
Vivian Demple
State University of Town
de Jong
William de Jong
Trinity Reformed Church of
Pella
Laura M. Nanes
YMCA
Choi
Messiah Chorus
Lawsuit cites auto accident on Highway 14 near Knoxville
The case lists plaintiff and defendant as only witnesses. It claims an incident on February 1, 1955 about a mile northeast of Knoxville on Highway 14 caused $300 in automotive repairs. Jurors chosen include Frank Brouwer, Mary Ann De Vries, Shirley Groenendyk, Carolyn Van Hemert, Esther Schmidt, Dolores Stone, Janice Moses, Beverly Rumley, Sue Feagin, Dixie Feagins, Phylis Rehor, and Jennie Winters.
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Ted
Knoxville
Frank Brouwer
Mary Ann de Vries
Shirley Groenendyk
Pella
Carolyn van Hemert
Esther Schmidt
Dolores Stone
Janice Moses
Bevet Rumley
Pershing
Sue
Dixie Feagins
Attic
Phylis Rehor
Jennie Winters
Melcher
Knoxville Journal
Mock Trial Demonstration At Marion County Court Day
Seniors from Marion County high schools except Pella Christian gathered at Knoxville on May 4 for Court Day. A student jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the damage case John Doe versus Richard Rowe, with Howard Myers and Paul Neilson playing key roles.
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Marion County District Court
John Doe
Richard Row
Marion County High School
Pella Christian
Marion County
Knoxville
Howard Myers
Richard Rowe
Paul Neilson
Carroll Johnson
Jurors Picked in Case Involving Sinnard and Mick
In a local court proceeding the jurors were selected for the case against Frank Sinnard and E Raymond Mick. The defense references include witnesses Joe Johnston Jr and others in the proceedings.
U S Department Opens Market Reporter Examinations
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a written free testless examination for Agricultural Market Reporter positions paying 4205 to 6940 dollars annually. Openings are in the Department of Agriculture in Washington and nationwide. Applications accepted until further notice at the Civil Service Examiners Board in Washington DC, or via post offices for forms.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Department of Agriculture
Washington
D.C
United States
U.S. Civil Service Commission
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Administration Building
Damages Sought in 168000-Size Auto Accident Suit
Adrena Mitchell files in Marion County district court seeking 168000 for injuries to Barbara Jo Mitchell age 13. The accident occurred October 1, 1954 on the Knoxville-Pella road when the Schimmel car driven by David lost control. Owners named include David Schimmel and his father Cornelius Schimmel.
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Barbara Jo Mitchell
Marion County
David Schimmel
Cornelius Schimmel
Adrena Mitchell
Barbara Jo
Schimmel
David
Knoxville-Pella
Two Killed In Accident North Of Iola School
Mary Lou Schuring and Barbara Jo were walking home from school when a crash occurred north of Iola School. The petition lists two counts for damages: negligence at $148,000 and wilfulness, wantonness, recklessness at $168,000 with $20,000 exemplary. Damages cover permanent injuries, pain, future medical costs, existing medical expenses, and loss of earning capacity. A jury trial is requested.
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Mary Lou Schuring
Barbara Jo
Schimmel
Plaintff
Knoxville Journal
First haircut for 15 year old Clarinda girl
Janet Sunderman, a 15 year old Clarinda resident, underwent a long grooming session to shorten her 44 inch hair into a contemporary style. The cut took over four hours and marked her first haircut.
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Janet Sunderman
Clarinda
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H. S
Mahaska Co
John DE Jong
Ste
Steite
Pells High Me Brewer
Christian Fans School
Cock & Son Insurance
Schiebout Tire Shop
Association
William W. Hardin
Phil R. Wilkinson
Bert Bandetra
Grdguen
Akola
Fed
Paltzer
U.S. AG. Department
Felco
Farmers Coop Exchange
Iola School
Weyerhaeuser
Realnor Taintor
Tracy Lewie
W. Schultz
W. A. Bohnsack
Glenn Messamaker
911
Union Service
Lautenbach
Insurance Agency
Broadway
Colfax Sale
Colfax Sale Company
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