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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

23

Tulip Time Guests and Local Visitors Reported in Pella

A long list of weekend and weekday visitors in Pella includes Wendell S. Brooks of the Chicago Tract Society speaking at churches and returning to Chicago, plus relatives and friends from Bellevue Nebraska Friend Nebraska Davenport Davenport and Des Moines visiting hosts such as the Vander Leests Rysdams and Van Zante elected to Drake University. Also noted are hospital entries and discharges at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa and Mahaska Hospital with residents menning illness injuries and a student achieving election to Drakes Student Bar Association.

John M. Vos Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Wendell S. Brooks Chicago Tract Society Pella Trinity Reformed Church Central College Brooks Chicago Fred Dekker Bob Dave Douglas Bellevue Nebraska Vera Bob Milton Rickey Friend Gerald Rysdam Fred Paul Thomassen Washington Iowa R. E. Fenimore Truro Dick Lautenbach Menzo van Estveldt St. Paul Minnesota Gary T. Vogelaar van Estveldt Brown & Bigelow Calendar Publishers Johnny Rude Danny Davenport John Vander Leest Vander Leest Jacob Vander Leest Prairie City Gene Rietveld Des Moines Gerard Vander Leest John van Zee Greeley Colorado Kenneth van Zee Denver K. R. van Zee Marcia Kuyper New York City Henry E. Kay National Broadcasting Company, Television Division Drake University Dirk van Zante Broadway Student Bar Association Drake Law School Dan Vander Linden Mahaska Hospital Mary Diekema Oakland California William Billy) Bauman Lynden Herman Boomie) Bauman C. H J. E. Bauman Dick den Adel Hazel Calhoun Mann Ed. J. van Gorp Dick R. Rhynsburger Downey Ray van Maren Compton First Christian Reformed Church Joyce Rus Mercy Harvey Bogaard Humboldt

Prairie Chickens Return to Southern Iowa Boom Grounds

State biologist Flden Stempel reports Iowa prairie chickens gathering in southern townships for spring courtship. On May 5 the first good morning for locating booms was recorded in Appanoose County with cocks booming on the west side and two grounds just south of the Iowa Missouri line. The booming lasts briefly as birds inflate neck air sacs and release the sound.

Flden Stempel State Conservation Commission Iowa Stempel Ap Panoose Iowa-Missouri Line

Memorial Day Fatalism From Foresight to Fatal Crash

A Towan group imagines Memorial Day weekend trips with risky driving and fatal outcomes. John expects a late start and a fatal curve, George plans cautious riding, Dorothy anticipates farm visits with Sandy's danger on gravel roads, and Tom pursues a fast Center City drive while another passerby risks a hill pass.

John George Dorothy Jim Sandy Tom Evening Paper Center City

Portable Dishwashers Suited for Renters on the Move

Portable dishwashers are increasingly aimed at apartment dwellers and renters. Some models cater to two or three person households and fit on counters or drainboards, offering manual wash and rinse, while others are fully automatic with similar capacity to plumbed-in units. Casters allow easy movement and storage.

Town State College Home Management

Appliance washers offer flexible plumbed or plug-in models

Several washer lines show both plumbed-in and standard outlet options. Large units hold eight services with a drying cycle and some include a heating element or built in water heater. Select models allow interrupting or repeating stages and auto feed water softener and detergent. Styles cover free standing under counter and dishwasher-sink combos. Installation and servicing are simplified by manufacturers.

Teen Safety Clubs Sprout Across Iowa Communities

State officials report broad early support as Iowa launches teenage traffic safety clubs. Frank B. Ulish calls the idea the brightest hope for accident reduction while David Herrick notes strong willingness to help from patrols and civic groups. Teens will run the clubs with schools and communities aiding as needed following the recent statehouse conference in Des Moines that drew over 600 youths.

Frank B. Ulish David Herrick Highway Patrol Iowa William S. Beardsley Statehouse Des Moines

What to Do About Tantrums

A two and a half year old learns to operate a record player with guidance, replacing anger with skill. Simple, usable play materials reduce tantrums. boxes become ships or trains, a doll seat, or a tiny house. Plain toys match a child’s abilities, encouraging calm play and better humor.

Aston Smith Timmy Betty Santa

Fishermen Urged to Return Spirit Lake Walleye Tags

Iowa fishermen are asked to watch for aluminum jaw tags on walleyed pike caught this spring in Spirit Lake. About 1000 fish were tagged to estimate the lake’s population. returning tags helps biologists assess total numbers. Tags may be returned to conservation officers, Arnolds Park biology building, or the State Conservation Commission in Des Moines.

Iowa State Conservation Commission Spirit Lake Arnolds’ Park Des Moines

Obituary: Peter Zwagerman Dies in Orange City at 91

Peter Zwagerman longtime Orange City resident and native of the Netherlands died at age 91. He was born in The Netherlands and lived in the community for many years.

Orange City Peter Zwagerman The Netherlands

The Charm of Curved Lines in Home Decor

The article explains how line shapes affect room balance and mood using horizontal vertical and curved lines. It notes straight room features and adds charm with a sectional circular sofa, round coffee table, and an armless chair for small spaces. Prices listed for chairs and stamps offered.

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