Festival Visitors and Local Life Highlight Pella Area
A long list of local events and people appears in this brief, detailing births at Mahaska and Mercy hospitals in Oskaloosa, arrivals of visitors from California and Indiana, Tulip Time preparations, and meetings of church and medical groups. Notable items include a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Schippers at Merex Hospital, May 9, and several entries noting hospital dismissals, arrivals of relatives, and plans for Tulip Time with friends from Pella and nearby towns. Also mentioned are travel to Camp De Colo, graveside and social visits, and activities of local clubs and physicians in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Schippers
Merex Hospital
Oskaloosa
Tel
Z. N. Woolley
Diego
California
Wes Ge
Chronicle
TeClatchey
The
Pella
Pel S
Will Mansdam
East Second Street
McClatcheys
Mr. Woolley
Nola Veenschoten
Leila Phillipe
May
John den Hartog
Jennie Roorda
Margaret van Zee
James Phillips Jr
Vincennes
Indiana
Nola Veerschoten
Leila Phillips
West Washington Street
Harry
Sixsmith
Jack Sixsmith
Burbank
Sixsmiths
Shields Avenue
Fresno
Peter
Gysbert Vroegh
Mahaska Hospital
Bill Holliday
Mercy Hospital
Ralph Vander ‘Waal
Mahaska
William Peter
Machaska
William Koopmans
Mahacka
Stanley Verploegh
Desnes
Methodist Hospital
Ploegh
Elmer Carpenter
Andrew P. Verploegh
Begin Count of Pheasants In Iowa By Sight and Sound
Towns pheasant population is being censused by sound again this spring. The census counts crowing pheasants from pre dawn to determine relative abundance year to year. Two minute periods across twenty one mile spaced steps gather data to form an annual population index guiding regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
Gus Sen
Arvey
State Conservation — Commission
Spring Is Best Time To Get Rid of Gophers
Spring brings active pockets of gophers in fields as frost thaws. Extension entomologist Harold Gunderson advises using strychnine mixed with moist vegetables, placing bait in burrow runways, and re-treating any new mounds within 24 hours until a high kill rate is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Gunderson
Washout Claims Lives Near Waverly Bridge
A washed-out bridge near Waverly claimed the lives of Mrs. Arnold Sell and a Tri Poli couple returning from Waverly about 2 am as their car plunged into the washed section. Authorities investigated the high water conditions and bridge safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Sell
Tripoli
Waverly
Sell
Fatal accidents peak in darkness last year at fifty seven percent
A reporter notes that fifty seven percent of last year’s fatal accidents happened during darkness hours. The data highlights risks in low light and the need for improved nighttime safety.
Nine Marion County Men Inducted Into Service May 14
Nine Marion County men left for induction on May 14 as volunteers and draftees. From Pella: Donald Roberts William Stursma Howard Jaarsma Dykhuis. From Knoxville: Robert Chambers Junior Dennison Richard McVay Robert Lubhen. Also Avis Garrington from Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Donald Roberts
Dex Moines
William Stursma
Howard Jaarsma
Dykhuis
Pella
Avis Garrington
Wisconsin
Richard McVay
Robert Lubheden
Robert Chambers
Junior Dennison
Knoxville
Robert A Blom Serving in Kansas Infantry
Robs 1061 rt A Blom of Knoxville Park Lane is serving with the infantry at Ft. Riley Kansas per Mrs Blom His address is 3589 and Ha Co 1st BN 86th Inf Regt 10th Infantry Fort Riley Kansas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert, A. Blom
Kansas
Robs
Rt A. Blom
Knoxville
Park Lane
Infantry
Ft. Riley, Kansas
86Th Inf. Regt
10Th Infantry
Fort Riley, Kansas
Soldiers' Addresses and assignments listed
Pvt. Alvin Hoksbergen U.S. 55067074 c 8908 TSU Ft. Benjamin Harrison Indiana Verle L. Rinehart 26H&S Co. 2nd Amph. Tract Bn Camp Lejeune NC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Hoksbergen
U.S
TSU
Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
KeBS Radio Schedule and Campus Music Shop Notes
Central 620 radio schedule for May includes Campus Music Shop feature Tre view of Tulip Time’s Operetta The Red Mill with dates May 17 20 and 22 at Ref. Church Street. Radio edition at 7:05 pm highlights Tulip Time program through Campus Music Shop listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campus Music
Treview of Tulip
Time
Signal Corps Private Jacob J Van Gorp Enlists
Private Jacob J. Van Gorp son of Mr and Mrs John Van Gorp of the Peoria neighborhood entered service at Ft Sheridan Illinois on April 17 1951 He was assigned to the Signal Corps and began basic training at Camp Gordon Georgia He is listed as Pvt Jacob J Van Gorp US 55094487 Co 10 BTG SCRTC 2nd Platoon Camp Gordon Georgia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Ver Meer
Washington St
Harry
Camp Rucker
Fort Benning
Georgia
Hobsbergen
Steenbock
Rucker
Ray van Dyk
Thaymer Jonker
Oskaloosa
Ralph Hoksbergen
Tainter
Gary Vande Voort
Leighton
Beyer of
Sully
Gilbert Steenhoek
Harry Ver Meer
Jacob J. van Gorp
John van Gorp
Peoria
Ft. Sheridan
Ill
Signal Corps
Camp Gordon
U.S
Why Does an Editor Call Himself We
The editorial we is explained by a 19th century country editor who did many tasks and spoke for readers. Since the editor represents multiple roles and patrons, using we signals collective authorship and accountability even when speaking in first person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Williamstown Advocate
Iowa State Fair Swine Dept Cash Awards Totals
Des Moines Iowa State Fair will offer cash awards totaling 19288 in the national swine show Aug 26 Sept 3. Last year 4560 entries set a record. 1951 expected to top it. Open events include breeds Poland China Chester Whit Chinas Hampshires and Berkshires with premiums up to 760 for Herefords and 600 for Tamworths Yorkshires. Junior futurities and market barrow shows add 10000 and 4015 in premiums respectively. Future Farmers of America and 4 H club exhibitors compete for 2400 and 3800. Complete premium lists available by June 1 from the State Fair Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
L. B. Cunningham
Cunningham
Poland
Chester
Duroess
Barrow
Beware of Unadapted Varieties of Alfalfa
Iowa State College extension agronomist warns that alfalfa seed origin affects winter hardiness. Southwest seed lots may not survive Iowa winters while certified Ranger, Buffalo, and Atlantic from northern stock are safe. Common southwestern seed is likely unsuitable for Iowa conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Krenzin
Iowa State’ College Extension Agronomist
Southwest
Iowa
Ranger
Buffalo
Atlantic
Uptown Band Concert at Central Park
At 11:00 am in Uptown, a Dutch School program on C Street features a band concert. By 2:15 pm the program moves to West Park with operetta selections including Victor Herbert's The Red Mill and varied entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uptown
Central Park
Tay Street
Herbert
C Street Inspec
Colorful
Volks Ren
Payerubbing
Victor Herbert
Red Mill
West Park
Bill McMains to Play Organ For The Red Mill
Central College student Bill McMains will provide Hammond organ accompaniment for The Red Mill. His career includes Manhattan Follies of 1947 toured fairs and expositions, 1948 Barns and Carruthers Fair unit, a 45,000 crowd at Wisconsin state fair, a bear incident at Rock Rapids, touring 14 states with A B C Old Gold, Chicago performances on the Wurlitzer at the Oriental, and a Glacier National Park resort stint. His showmanship promises top notch organ music for Pella’s Tulip Time production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McMains
Central College
Red Mill
Holland
McMains
Manhattan Follies
Mid Western
Barnes and Carruthers Fair
Chicago
A.B.C
Oriental Theater
Pella
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nicholas Branderhorst
Anie van Gent
Engel van Steenis
Mercy
H. H
Mrs. Kramer
Iowa Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
Ft. Des Moines
Hattie Vander Meulen
Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood
Donna Dunham
Marjory Hay
Helen
Peterson
Ten Lankelma
JV. Lankelma
Harry Newenderp
Herman Vander Streek
Ane van Gent
Mahaska May Vth
Hattie Clark
Second Reformed Church
Nicholas Hranderhorst
WW. Pietenpel
Holland, Mich
Board of Trustees of the West
Luke Vander Linden
Reasner
Jon Vander Werff
Elizabethington
West Virginia
de Wit
Prairie City Ag
Pell
John Synhorst
Corena Ser Vaas
Indianapolis
Ind
Charleston
South Carolina
Joe Synhorst
L. J. Vandermyde
Paul
St. Ansgar
K. Pals
Fred Lau‘tenbach
A. Roose
Towa
Ro Mtin
Town Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
Hotel Fort Des Moines
William Rozeboom
Rock Valley
H. K. Pals
Russell Miller
Hanover
New Hampshire
Miller
Verna Mae Rozeboom
Grandma
S. G.) Onstine
Richard Lautenbach
Fred Whalley
Chevrolet
Wayne Geetings
Dodge
Pella Co-op Electric Co
Ford
J. Vander Krol
Wallace de Penning
Arie van Houweling
Painew
Texas
MS Huyser
van Howwellear
Ander
Ifornia
Hedrick
Iawa
Ie Roeyink Bais
Wasturten
D.C
Hejamin Franklin
Dick Lautenbach
Insurance Agency
Cera
CAC Ree
Varnish CO
Seidlitz
Ben
Vogelaar
Carl
Marion Co
KEBS
Voice of
Central
Weat Park
Ae Ford
Beardsley
Queen
Vergne Ford
Buerkens
Rock Rapids
Glacier National Park
Pella Construction Co
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