Area and Rural Development Programs Compared in Iowa
The article explains Area Redevelopment Act and Rural Areas Development as two federal aid approaches since 1961. It notes ARA funds loans and grants for designated areas, with only two Iowa counties Appanoose and Albia designated, and contrasts Rural Areas Development as a self help, multiagency initiative led locally without special funds.
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Congress
S. Department of Commerce
United States
Iowa
Appanoose
Albia
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture Assistance
Iowa State University Extension Service
USDA
Ara
Named Resident Engineer for Red Rock Dam
Sherwin W. Williams 48, former assistant area engineer for the Cahé Dam project, was named Resident Engineer for the Red Rock Reservoir on the Des Moines River between Knoxville and Pella Iowa. Williams replaces Elmer Gruenwald who died last summer and has worked on the Oahe Dam project since 1954. He served in World War II with the Navy Seabees and holds a 1938 civil engineering degree from North Dakota State College. He is married with three children.
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Sherwin W. Williams
Cahé
Missouri River
Red Rock
Des Moines
Knoxville
Pella
Iowa
Williams
Elmer Gruenwald
Oake
Oahe
Pierre
S. C
Corps of Engineer
New Red Rock
North Dakota State College
Works Projects Administration
WPA
Bureau of Reclamation
North Dakota
Garrison
N. D
Corps of Engineers
Garrison District
Travelogue Season Opens Thursday With Lumberjack Venture
The first of six travel and adventure programs sponsored annually begins Thursday at 7 30 p m in Douwstra Chapel. Don Cooper presents Lumberjack s Alaskan Adventure a color film diary following an Alaska logger and his companion through a spectacular rarely seen region.
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Don Cooper
Alaska
Douwstra Chapel
Do You Trust Your Boy Friend Senior Class Play Nov 16
Lynnville-Sully presents a three act comedy Do You Trust Your Boy Friend on November 16. Two girls contend with missing parents and antics to keep their boyfriends, delivering constant laughter and amusing twists. Cast includes Kay Meredith Joan Gause Judy Meredith Lois Andrews Helen Sharp Steve Woodwind Roger Van der Zyl Tom Nolan Marvin Van Wyk Madeline Ross Diane Steen and others.
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Lynnville-Sully
Kay Meredith
Joan Gause
Judy Meredith
Helen Kool
Lois Andrews
Helen Sharp
Steve Woodwind
Roger Vander Zyl
Tom Nolan
Marvin van Wyk
Madeline Ross
Dianne Steen
Phil Hunter
Rodney de Penning
Bessie Trotter
Rita Hasley
G. T. Ellison
Douglas Watson
Miss Denny
Donna Jansen
Public Invited to Dedication of New High School Tonight
The Pella Community dedicates its new $800000 high school during Ameri Education Week events. A 7:30 p.m. program features band concert, prayers, building presentation by architect Stanley Ver Ploeg, and speeches by officials including Paul Johnston. Tours and coffee follow after 9 p.m. with visitations at Otley and district schools on upcoming dates.
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New High School
Pella
Ameri
Harmon Wierengs
Stanley Ver Ploeg
J. Gilbert Boat
Alvin van Dyke
Paul Johnston
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Brett Ward
Glen O. Petty
Otley
Lincoln
Webster
Leighton
Chronicle News
Prospective Teacher Day Draws 120 Visiting Students
More than 120 high school students visit Central College on Wednesday November 14 for Prospective Teacher Day. Iowa teacher education colleges organized the statewide event with participation from Lynnville Sully Williamsburg Southeast Polk South Warren Prairie City Knoxville Winterset North Mahaska and Pella. Central College students host a social hour and guide tours beginning with a 10 am welcome by President Lubbers and Dr Dailey.
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Central College
Central
Lynnville- Sully
Williamsburg
Southeast Polk
South Warren
Prairie City
Knoxville
Winterset
North Mahaska
Pella
Student Education Association At
Uiues
Prim
Lr. Newell Dailey
Coral Steps
Arend D. Lubbers
Thanksgiving Play by Second Christian Reformed youths
The Young Peoples Society of the Second Christian Reformed Church presents their annual Thanksgiving program in the church auditorium on Thursday evening November 22 at 7 30 p m. The program features two one act sketches about frontier missionary life and life in the deep south with the latter making its Iowa debut. A free will offering will be received.
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Young Peoples Society of the
Second Christian Reformed Church
Church Auditorium
Deep South
Iowa
Major Vriezelaar Completes Missile Launch Course
Major Donald W. Vriezelaar of Otley completes the U S Air Force missile launch officer course at Sheppard AFB Texas and will be reassigned to McConnell AFB Kansas. He earned a B A from Central College Pella is married to M Hunter of Prosperity South Carolina.
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Sheppard Afb
Tex
Donald W. Vriezelaar
Otley
McConnell Afb
Kan
United States Air Force
Vriezelaar
William A. Vrieze Jaar
Central College
Pella
M. Hunter
Prosperity
S. C
School safety patrol training in Pella outlined
Wilson R. Morrison of Des Moines led a Friday training for Pella school safety patrols to standardize operations and cut crossings related injuries. More than 600 Iowa patrols exist with 72 million crossings last year and only eight minor injuries reported. Drivers must stop at school signs and patrols remain at curb until needed. Parents should align pickup with patrol hours. cooperation from motorists and officials supports a safer crossing environment. Participating schools include Lincoln Wobster and Pella Christian.
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Pella
Wilson R. Morrison
Des Moines
AAA Motor Club of
Iowa
Morrison
Salvation Army Appeals Reach Pella Area
Salvation Army letters of appeal mailed in Pella with early returns. Local contributions go to treasurer Mrs. M. C. Van Gorp. The Army, aided by volunteers, promotes spiritual guidance and broad social welfare, serving Iowa communities for 82 years. It offers counseling, rehabilitation, medical care, and neighborhood activities to aid the troubled and needy.
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Salvation Army
M. C. van Gorp
Pella
Iowa
Home for Aged Auxiliary Completes First Year Service
The Women’s Auxiliary for the Home for the Aged marks its first year of service to residents and staff, with sixty members, multiple committees, and projects including biweekly coffee service, birthday celebrations, holiday programs, and fundraising for serving equipment and kitchen needs. Officers named include Nettie Ver Meer president and Dick R. Gosselink vice president, with a January 1 treasurer change pending.
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Women's Auxiliary For the Home For the Aged
the Home
Christian Benevolent Society
Nettie Ver Meer
Dick R. Gosselink
Chris Mol
Gerald Breen
Mol
Lambert Niewland
John R. van Gorp
Duck Hunter Shooting Hours Listed for Pella Area
The State Conservation Commission provides sunrise and sunset hunting hours for duck hunters in the Pella area. This guide helps hunters plan daily activity and ensure legal hunting times.
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The
State Conservation Commission
Central Dutchmen rout Upper Iowa 42 7 in finale
Central College fighting Dutchmen clinch second in the Iowa Conference with a 7 2 season after a 42 7 win over Upper Iowa at Fayette. Coach Ron Schipper’s offense piled up about 657 passing yards while the defense limited the Peacocks to negative ground gains. Central endured 10 fumbles, yet exploded after halftime, scoring in every period including a 20 point fourth quarter.
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Fayette Central College
Iowa
Ron Schipper
Fighting Dutchmen
Upper Iowa
Peacocks
Central
Fayette
Upper
Peliday Weekend Offers Baseball and Peace Corps Ads
Inside Today's Paper highlights three reasons to be in Peliday this week with shopping and baseball angles. Peace Corps seeks volunteers aged 18 to 25 with farming experience for placements in Guatemala. Also, gardening tips on preparing lawns for winter and spring recovery.
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Peliday
Peace Corps
Guatemala
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Navy Seabee
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Spokane
Wash
Army Air Depot
Geiger Field
Baxter General Hospital
Seabees
Alaskan Venture
Maj. Vriezelaar
Wobster
Pella Christian
SCIC
Indianola
Chariton
Albia Valley
Osceola
Home For Aged Auxiliary
Ways and Means Committee
Ben Vogelaar
Lena van Hemert
Carol
Art Rus
E. Patton
John Vos
J. H. Oldert
Walter
van Wyngarden
Ways and Means
Richard de Jong
Marie Lefeber
Hattie Vander Meulen
Pella Area
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