Pella Groups Plan Meetings Breakfasts and Showers
About 45 Pella Teachers Club members and families gathered for a 7 16 am breakfast at West Park with a bacon frying entertainment. The Women’s Auxiliary of Central College will meet at Jordan Hall at 7 45 pm with Elisabeth Kempkes and the Girls Ensemble performing. A bridal shower for Miss Betty Vander Beek was hosted by Mrs Harris Vande Noord and Mrs Marion De Zwarte at the Grinnell Vande Noord home, with many attendees and a lunch provided. Additional showers and events were noted, including a May breakfast for the Pella branch of the American Association of University Women and an Amvet Auxiliary meeting on May 19.
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Pella
Central College
Jordan Hall
Elisabeth Kempkes
Everett, Wash
Ruth Keizer
Sully-Lynnville
Leighton-Oskaloosa
Harris Vande Noord
Marion de Zwarte
Betty Vander Beek
Vande Noord
Grinnell
Dick Hagen
Max Hoeksema
Abe Vander Beek
Mise Eleanor Vander Beek
Maynard Barnard
John Vander Beek
Henry Vander Beek
Gerrit Steenhoek
Bill Grootveld
Robert Ver Ploeg
Brooks Klyn
Horace Schmidt
SSS Lab
Knoxville Road
B. Warner
Fremont
Sesson
Mn Dwight
Poffenbarger
Texas
David van Steenis
Amerian Association of University Omen
Amvet
W. A. Roorda
Vander Beek Bride Ballast In Pella Ceremony
Mrs Betty J Vander Beek married Richard P Ballast in an April 4 ceremony at First Christian Ref Church in Pella. Rev Simon Vroon officiated before an altar of candelabra palms and white glodioli. The bride's parents are Abe and Mrs Vander Beek of Pella. the groom's parents are John H Ballast and wife of Grand Rapids Michigan. Arlene was a reader or attendant in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Betty J. Vander Beek
Richard P. Ballast
John H. Ballast
Grand Rapids
Mich
Abe Vander Beek
Iowa
Simon Vroon
Arlene
Goemaat
Joseph Daverman
Eleanor Vander Beek
Max Hoeksema
Freeman Visser
Chicago
Vander ‘Beek
Jack E. Ballast
Bither
Wilbur Si
Gene van Ze
Dick Mentink
A. K. van Zee
William Grootveld
Ballast
Calvin College
College Students Hear In Recital At Central Chapel
In Douwstra Chapel on May 6 Laurence Groeters showcased seniors James Main and Jack Gibbons in a recital. Main’s sweet tenor offered a heartfelt Lullaby dedication to his infant daughter while Farndell complemented with precise piano. Gibbons displayed control and tone in the Haydn concerto and modern works, with Grooters handling intricate accompaniments. Portergrove Aid Society set to meet May 20 at Mrs Gradus Ver Ploeg’s home.
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Douwstra Chapel
Laurence Groeters
James Main
Jack Gibbons
Main
Central
Kletzing College
Oskaloosa
Schubert
Farndell
Gibbons
Grooters
Portergrove Aid Society
Gradus Ver Ploeg
Preparing the Baby For College hints at self reliance
Aston Smith from Iowa Child Welfare Research Station argues parents shape a child’s ambition through expectations and support. He notes some youths excel with college, while others thrive in different paths, and urges early guidance via tests and vocational counseling to steer future goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Parent- Teacher Magazine
Aston Smith
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
State University of Iowa
Farmer George Bolte Died After Tractor Accident
George Bolte a 59 year old farmer from Fenton died last week from injuries sustained when he fell from his tractor and a disc pulled over him. He was reportedly injured in the on farm accident and succumbed to his wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bolte
Fenton Farmer
Rock Island Tank Reconfigured From Coal to Diesel
Conversion of Rock Island lines from coal to diesel ends a Colfax landmark as the steel water tank railroad tank is to be dismantled. The project marks a shift in operate mode and removes a familiar engine house feature for residents.
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Rock Island
Colfax
Two to Fight The Parent’s Guide to Calm Child
Afton Smith of Iowa Child Welfare Research Station offers steps for handling a child’s tantrums without blame. Recognize the child’s emotions are out of control and redirect with cheerful guidance. Teach older children to work off fury, warn before removal, and model calm responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peris
Afton Smith
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
State University of Iowa
Three House Plans Now Available at ISC
Iowa State College offers three rural housing plans through extension service. Prices range from 10 000 to 20 000 dollars depending on style. The three options include a three level house, a multi story house, and an expansible one story ranch with various bedroom configurations and interchangeable bathroom layouts.
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ISC
Iowa State College
S. S. DeForest
Flexible home plans offer fireplace or basement options
Three adaptable plans are available, allowing combinations with or without a fireplace or basement. A $2 fee is charged for each plan, and all three plans can be purchased for $5.50 by writing to the Agricultural Extension Service Town State College.
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Agricultural Extension Service
Town State College
Visitors Call on Residents at Home for the Aged
A stream of visitors from multiple towns and families visited patients at the Home for the Aged. Names include Huiser, Van Houweling, Meyer, Langstraat, Lang, Vander Veer, Vander Wal, Leendert Langstraat, Wielard, Van Wyk, Van Wyk family, Otley, Prairie City, Mitchellville, Kellogg, Sully, Des Moines, Fairfield, Marshalltown, and Sully residents noted among the callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Huiser
van Houweling
Moline, Til
Josie Meyer
Goemaat
Don Vander Veer
Peter Vander Wal
Rut Leydens
Pete de Jong
Pete I.straat
Connie Langstraat
Pete Pol
John Langeras At
Paul Nyt
Laraat
Ralph Kuiper
Leendert Langstraat
Will Tschantz
Albia
Morris Wyera
Cedar Rapids
Jacob Verwers
Kell
Leendert Wielard
Alfred van Wr
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Teachers Club
West Park
College Auxiliary
Mss Club
Vander Beek
Portergrove Aid
Harry Fitch
E Firat Climed
Betty
City Property
South Street
Canning Factory
Rosscreen
Dora Carson
Mrs. Liston Courtney
T. van Zante
Elbert van Maanen
Ean Eae
Roper
Cac
Chronicle
California
Timmer
Mary
Prairie City
Peter Kloostra
Sully
Albert van Heukelem
Jake Elscott
Mary Brand
John van Gen- Rep
Kelloggid
Vienus van It
Killsi
Dirk
Alana
Russell
Vos
Maley Genuine Dairy Queen
Freshment
Dairy Queen
Nick
Ermal Koopman
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