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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1956

Page

2

Des Moines Daily Page Notables and Local Movements

A patchwork of brief items records Dan Meulpolder winning $73 on a sewing machine promotion, Edith Frandt’s exams and travel plans, Mr. Graves recovering after a stroke, and Edith’s bus trip home. Also noted are visits from Mrs. Leor of Texas, the Sailer party in Des Moines, and attendees at a medical society convention. Miscellaneous notices mention travel between Des Moines Pasadena and local care arrangements with garbled spellings reflecting OCR errors.

Dan Meulpolder Des Moines Edith Frandt Stockton Wm. Graves Wm. Frondt Edith Leor Pharr Texas J. E. Shultz W. W. Sailer Ina Carray Los Angeles Cal Vera Robertson Gulialoona Ravert Sadler Ms. Pleasant

Church Notes at Second Reformed and First Baptist

Schedules list worship services, Sunday school, and young people groups. Second Reformed Church led by Pastor Everatt G. Ward holds morning 9 45 and evening 7 30 services with Sunday school at 11 05 and C E sessions. First Baptist Church at Corner Liberty and West features morning 9 30 and evening 7 30 services with Dr Henry Van Til preaching, plus Sunday school 11 00 and youth meetings. Calvary Mission event at Mira Robers Van Buren home 1292 Columbus. Communities invited to worship.

Thomas Boshoper Second Reformed Church de Bovider Tumor C. E C. E Independence Street Everatt G. Ward Serman Pam Semnan Warner of Silcude First Baptive Liberty and West Henry van Tii Calvin College Grand Rapids m.Tiaam Sebasi Butyehun Genpie Fruday Calvary Mission

Ambiguous Names Spur Brief Historic Notice

Fragmentary OCR notes list individuals such as George T and Casini with unclear context. The text hints at a small local item dated around an event or case but lacks readable details to confirm date, place, or outcome.

Reformed Witness Radio Broadcast Sunday Sermon

The Reformed Witness program airs every Sunday morning at 7 0 am on KRGE radio. Originating from First Protestant Church in Grand Rapids Michigan, the show features distinctively preaching by Rav G Lubbers.

Dailey Named Professor of Education by Rev Vander Lage

Rev E President GT Vander Lage announces Dr Newell B Dailey as professor of education. The text notes Dailey's education from a distant college and prior experience, with references to Iowa and national service.

GT. Vander Lage Newell B. Dailey Om Pars Byenn Climoig Dugassana Callege Rani Tsland Iowa Stara Tanehera Daileys Ana Ead Lamer Trazal Ein Axperivan Jeri Genesen

A mime at Festa Ut Seme Pane Romes

A brief report notes a mime performance during the Festa at a Rome area venue. The event drew attendees seeking light entertainment and cultural flair in a festive city setting.

Six Month Ter Louw Farm Demonstration At Pella

About 200 farmers observed a new corn planting method shown at the Six Month Ter Louw farm demonstrated by the Pella Experiment Store. Experts note long standing practices harm soil in dry land areas and curb erosion by altering tillage and crop residues to reduce runoff and improve yields.

United States Pella

Hawaii Vacation Prize Won by Rural Carrier Couple

A rural mail carrier from Kenyon Minnesota and his wife won an all expense paid two person vacation to Hawaii. Prize awarded by Coast-to-Coast Stores across the upper Midwest with Pan American Airways flights to Pacific destinations. Also noted: the store owners are linked to a similar prize program and additional winners are mentioned in the broader contest.

Pella Upper Midwest Northwest Atazet Kenyon Minnesota Hawaii John E. Wallaker Lydia Pan American World Airways Re Foraberg Bari Lumary Amviners Hovaia Oramonon

Grade School Comps Report Highlights Mixed Results

Grade school competition notes include several standout performers such as Zam Dimer Zah and Rodwet tmenan, with 36 points by one runner and 45 by another. The event featured numerous participants across multiple schools, including Shary ofencander and Panes, with standout showings from Dyess and James Lene.

Zagria Rat Laat Magn Fail Shary Ofencander Panes dyn James _ Lene Anda Shaeniae Dyess Danden Gery Sr Mniten Fan Ravn Paades Fano An Yan Reon Ae Any Zephay Ace Dan Caan “Wane Ksiland Sander Zy

Tulip Time Festival Opens In Pella Iowa With Parades

The Tulip Time festival in Pella Iowa opened yesterday drawing crowds for daily adventures through tomorrow. Soldiers Sidney De Haan and A P dispatch from The Morning Star highlight the inland Okinawa connection and the event’s midway bloom.

Pell Sidney de Haan A. P. Dispatch the Morning Star Okinawa Barie Pella Iowa

Wheat Referendum Set For July 20th

Marion county wheat referendum set for July 20 to decide if marketing quotas will apply to the 1957 crop. The national allotment is 36 million acres with Iowa allotted about 113,480 acres for 1967, while eligibility requires harvesting more than 15 acres in 1967.

Marrin L. Rabuelki Marion County Iown ASC Muutae Wadheers Zayar Quorat Jane van Ava

Menting Day Elects County 4H Club Officers

The County 4H Club held elections on Menting Day May 11 to name officers. Paty Dave Bavinne and others were nominated. names include Leria fae anninnt and Mwraa Qherwad. Officials discussed roles for the year and reviewed annual duties at the meeting.

Menting Taday Paty Dave Bavinne Stavony Leria Vfleava Cite Ofer Anne Renne Reaarentant Mata Zatarlel Zavvara Layalaan Atntaran Che

Tulip Festival Draws Otmawa to Pella Enjoyable Event

Otmawa residents attend a tulip festival in Pella on May 19 with local chamber members coordinating activities. The event features community programs and cultural showcases, drawing visitors from Tine Wa and nearby areas.

Otmawa

Our Men in Military Service Navy recruit Larry Hoksbergen

Larry E. Bokssergen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hoksbergen, enlisted in the Navy on February 3, 1944. After hone training at Great Lakes, he was sent to Miramar, California, on April 24 and is working in the disbursing office. His address is Larry E. Haksbergen Sk 4T2-27-2T.

Mes Bert Hoksbergen Peila Navy Great Lakes Naval Training Station Mirimar California

Military personnel and installations notes summary

Cryptic OCR readout lists individuals and places including Gary L. Van Rees R AL, Fort Kobbe in the Canal Zone, Carroll Bezemer, and Phi Blant Band Barracks 160% TSNAB. Mentions Littie Creel in Virginia and unit references with unclear roles and regimental tags.

Pon Gary L. van Rees Re Servics Co Aled Inf Fort Kobbe Canal Zone Carroll Bezemer Phi Blant Littie Creel

Tysseling to Remain at Fort in Surveyor Training

Pvt Orville L Tysseling 22 of Fudich Oklahoma whose wife lives at 1 Cushing Ave Dayton recently finished surveyor training at Fort Olea. He served in the 17th Field Artillery Observation Battalion and will remain at the fort.

Fartill Okla Pvt Orvile L.tysseling Cushing Ave Dayton Estery Surveyor Fort , Olea Tysseling 17A Field’ Artillery

Living Bible program for children at church

A notice outlines a Bible school event running from May 28 to an upcoming date with sessions in the morning. It mentions activities for all children in three years of instruction, with the course titled The Living Bible.

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Poppies Ready for Memorial Day Drive by Legion Volunteers

The American Legion and Auxiliary workers, disabled and needy veterans, will distribute crepe paper poppies on Saturday. Volunteers will ask citizens to wear poppies as a memorial gesture. Poppies are handmade to provide work for veterans and resemble wildflowers blooming between crosses.

Candlcat Wim Sail Mfrs John Hoelisema Popor Rman Sie American Legion Wemoriam

Reminiscences of Newbold and 1877 gubernatorial bid

In a lively reminiscence of Tawa history, factors that kept Joshua G. Newbold of Mount Pleasant from the 1877 Republican governor nomination are recalled. One of Newhard's letters with misspellings drew ridicule, while critics noted frayed trousers and muddy boots as signs at the convention. Beans jests that Newhald would have won with all bad spellers' support.

Joshua G. Newbald Mount Pleasant Mewbald Samuel S. Senate Newhard Wito Brant Henry Esuacy

Unclear Historical Names Report From 532d Field Avvllary

Tysseling joined the Army last December and deceived Kawie Learning as Poet Leonard Wood. A 1994 graduate of Iowa State College, he faced family ties with Mr and Mrs Albert G Tysseling residing on Route 2, Palla, Iowa, amid puzzling details.

Tysseling Army Laat Kawie Leonard Wood Lowa State College Albert G. Tysseling Palla Towa

Many Measures Needed To Stop Soybean Weeds

Agronomist Charles Weber notes progress in weed control for soybeans but stresses a multi faceted approach. Early spring seedbed prep and timely cultivation reduce weed germination while rotations with alfalfa and proper fertility improve crop shading and competition. Rotary hoe work and careful shovel cultivation in rows further curb annual weeds, though herbicides remain limited by cost and practicality.

Charles &. Weler Agronomist Uve Weber Rowe Heana Helpe Co

Marley High Seniors Visit Cuba for Annual Class Trip

Marley High School seniors traveled abroad in May for their annual class trip to Cuba. They departed May 20. The group raised funds this year for the trip and a Brown Swiss bull named Tory was mentioned in the note.

Marley High School Cuba Claus

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