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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1951

Page

2

Licenses to Rise to $1.50 After July 4 in Iowa

Des Moines reports the state will raise drivers licenses and school driving permits to 1.50 starting July 5, with renewals through July 3 priced at 50 cents. Examiners will enforce an 80 day renewal rule and no licenses issued before July 5 for expirations on or after August 4. Extensions up to six months available for those out of state, while commercial chauffeurs licenses stay at 2.00.

Des State Department of Public Safety

Community notices mix births surgeries and travels

Read as a local life snapshot spanning May events: Marvin Ver Meer had an appendectomy at Mercy Hospital and was discharged May 26. a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Peter Gorge Gaass at Mahaska Hospital May 27. various trips and visits across North Dakota Colorado Nebraska Michigan and Des Moines. classroom and staff changes include Darel Mensch resigning Keota coaching to join Oska Joosa High. Alma Ruth Vink to be capped at Westminister church in Des Moines June 1. residents move to Oskaloosa. local shuttles include Van Houweling and Kempkes families. new car registrations noted and Camp Rucker trip for Trump family.

Marvin Ver Meer Tone Ver Meer Mercy Hospital Peter Gorge Gaass Mahaska Hospital Fred Whalley Tommir North Dakota Veda Mensch N. A. Hofer Hofer Darel Mensch Keota Iowa Darel Oska- Joosa High School Alma Ruth Vink Broadlawns Polk County Hospital Des Moines Westminister United Presbyterian Church Alma Ruth Gerrit Vink Walter Vander Kraats Oskaloosa Melvin Kelderman East Independence Street Oskoosa

Our Men in Military Service Letter From Chadwick Ver Ploeg

A wartime letter from Pvt Chadwick L Ver Ploeg of the U S Army sent to friends describes leaving Jasper County for Fort Sheridan Illinois on April 13 and weeks of basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri The 83 000 acre camp is timbered and hilly making marching hard The men await mail and wish for home passes for chicken dinners and note receiving The Chronicle remains a welcome link during service in Company A 6th QM BN CCR 6th Armd Division Leonard Wood Missouri.

Chadwick Ver Ploeg Army Ft. Leonard Wood Chronicle Pvt Chadwick

Junior College Students Eligible For Marine Corps Officer Training

Iowa junior college students may enroll in the Platoon Leaders Class, per Major Edward Fos sum, extending officer training access beyond four year college attendees. The plan allows freshmen to juniors to train while continuing studies toward a bachelor’s degree, with active duty summer sessions and year round education.

Iowa Marine Co Edward L. Fossum Nebraska Fossum Marine Corps Reserve Edward J. Sun United States Marina Corp Old Federal Building Fifth Court Maine Town Sted

Iowa payrolls hit record 605,350 in April

Iowa unemployment figures show a record 605,350 workers on payrolls in April with a 10,800 rise year over year. The Commission cites seasonal activity and defense spending as partial causes while most sectors gain, except mining and quarrying. Manufacturing of nonelectrical machinery and farm equipment noted in passing.

Towa Iowa Veveraged Ator Ster Ani Oowa UNO Kay Coward Spammer Lowa

Oil burner demonstration at Van Roekel’s Saturday

A paper fragment notes a planned oil burner demonstration at Van Roekel’s place this Saturday in Pella. The event aims to show a household oil burner in operation with details about flame tests and safety features, inviting local residents and engineers to observe.

van Roekel

Fat Wives Blamed On Selfish Husbands

New York nutrition expert Victor Lindlahr argues husbands who oppose wives dieting are driven by selfish motives, fear, or insecurity. He says some men punish wives by encouraging fat to humiliate them, while others resent their partners' attractiveness. He urges wives to seek medical advice and, if needed, reduce weight, stating no husband has a right to control a wife’s figure.

New York N.Y Victor IL. Lindlabr Lindlahr

Swine Producers Project Open for Entries

The Master Swine Producer program remains open to market hog producers in Town who have at least 10 sows farrowed before June and have raised hogs on their own for at least five years. Nomination suggestions are urged to the Extension Directors Office before the June 1 deadline.

Howe Ion Extension Directors

Theologian Fiddle Refuses Degree Over Doubtful Riddles

A fragment from Clarence reports a young theologian named Fiddle declining his degree. He argues the credential is unnecessary as he questions the path and mocks the process with riddling language. The piece hints at restraint and personal doubt within a religious context.

Fiddle

Soldiers' Addresses in Wartime Notice

Pvt William L Stursma U S 55094908 Fort Leonard Wood Missouri old E Hoksbergen 49 st AFA Bn Div Ft Leonard Wood Mo Pvt Robert A Blom U S 55093589 Company F 86th Inf Regt 10th Infantry Fort Riley Kansas Pvt Gilbert N Steenhoek U S 55067313 8rd Army Food Service School Fort Benning Georgia Kenneth Vander Veer S R 324-12-21 Co 51-483 USNTC San Diego 33 Calif

Old E. Hoksbergen AFA Bn Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo Robert A. Blom U. S 10Th Infantry Fort Riley, Kansas Gilbert N Kenneth Vander Veer S. R USNTC San Diego Calif

Poling to Deliver Main Address at C E Convention

Dr Daniel A Poling president of the World Christian Endeavor Union will give the main address at the 41st International Society of Christian Endeavor convention in Grand Rapids Michigan July 9 to 15 He will speak Sunday afternoon July 15 four thousand youth are expected to attend the gathering He is editor of the Christian Herald and a minister in the Reformed Church Dr Jacob Prins will conduct the daily quiet hour services.

Daniel A. Poling Philadelphia New York The Christian Herald Reformed Church International Society of Christian Endeavor Grand Rapids Michigan Poling Christian Endeavor Union Jacob Prins

Candy bars found in catfish stomach shock Humboldt fisher

Bob Myers of Humboldt reports a catfish he cleaned contained a foil wrapped candy bar still intact in the stomach. The odd discovery suggests contamination or unusual scavenging by the freshwater fish.

Bob Myers Humboldt

Central College celebrates graduation and honorary awards

The Central College commencement program includes recognition for Century Club members and new 500 and 1000 Club inductees. Honors go to three honorary degree recipients and several graduates listed by field, with baccalaureate address by Dr. G T Vander Lugt and commencement speaker Dr. Irwin J. Lubbers.

del de Haan Memorial Union Century Club 500 Club Edith Sedrel le Cocq Central College Milton J. Hoffman Irwin J. Lubbers Gerritt T. Vander Lugt Henry Pankuk Ger Menning Toward D. Springsteen R. D. Douwstra George Gaass Central Hope College Comptroller’s Office Central Hall

Bartels Master Artist Show Glows in Des Moines Portraits

Pella residents praise Bartels portraits as masterful and realistic with bold strokes. He painted on site in Des Moines, and his exhibit drew strong admiration for artistic talent in town. Viewers urged others to see the exhibition and recognize the artist’s unique vision.

Pella Mr. Bartels Ore Pella Bartels

Graduation awards list from H. S. ceremony continues

The article details multiple 1950s high school awards with numerous recipients. Morial Award honors, D.A.R. Award and Student Council recognition surface alongside class awards for grades 9 through 11. Journalism and vocal music accolades include several students and Rotary Orion Award recipients across instrumental, speech dramatics, homemaking and commercial categories.

Priscilla Dingeman Delores Int’ Veld Marlene Sels Norma Bricker Dorothy Toom Sara Anne Gosselink Phyllis van Wyk Marilla Vander Meulen Dale Jarman

Shafer to Return to Japan as Missionary

Dr. J. Luman Shafer will end 16 years as Secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Reformed Church in America on May 31 and depart for Japan to resume missionary work. He and his wife return after 23 years in service, serving as advisers in Tokyo to Meiji Gakuin President Shiro Murata, with alumnus Toyohiko Kagawa noted as a famous graduate.

Luman J. Shafer Board of Foreign Missions the Reformed Church In America Japan

Insects Hit Early To Guard Marion County Gardens

Marion County gardeners are advised to treat cabbages with 3 percent DDT dust every 10 to 14 days to counter cabbage looper and worm damage. An 8 percent DDT dust helps potatoes every two weeks. A mix of 3 percent DDT dust and copper dust or spray controls potato diseases and leaf hopper. Aphids respond to a nicotine sulfate spray in soapy water, reapplied every 4 or 5 days. The four spotted fungus beetle threatens berries and fruit. a 1 percent rotenone dust or spray is effective and safe on harvest crops, applied every 5 or 6 days through berry season.

Marion County

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