Thanksgiving Vespers at Central College November 21
The Rev. Arthur De Jong of Central College plans a special Thanksgiving Vespers Service in Douwstra Chapel at 4 p.m. on November 21. It opens a three-part seasonal series with the theme Now Thank We All Our God and features the Chapel Choir directed by Mrs. Edith Sedrel LeCocq with Laurence Grooters at the organ. The service divides into Adoration Confession Thanksgiving and Dedication and is open to Pella residents and the college community.
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Douwstra Chapel
Chaplains Office
Jong
Edith Sedrel LeCocq
Laurence Grooters
de Jong
Pella
Deo Gloria hymn sing scheduled for November 21
The Deo Gloria Male Chorus of Pella, formed by Paul Adterhof Bob Scheringa and Bert Vander Lee, directs by Richard Williams and now Ed Vander Weele, comprises 26 singers from Pella Leighton and Oskaloosa churches. The chorus performs sacred music and will present a hymn sing November 21 at 9 p.m. at Second Christian Reformed. Everyone is invited to attend the concert with two groups of numbers.
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Second Christian Reformed
Pella
Paul Adterhof
Pella Christian High
Bob Scheringa
Bert Vander Lee
Adterhof
Richard Williams
Leighton
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Wellsburg
Town City
Christian Reformed
Bagged Plastic Bags Help Feet Stay Warmer
In cold or wet weather, placing plastic food bags over socks before boots may add warmth and protect feet. The tip suggests a simple layering method using common bags to trap heat and deter moisture.
Tax statements delayed until January in Marion County
The State Tax Commission delays in reviewing tax valuations may push 1965 tax reads for Marion County into January. Auditor Ralph De Cook said valuations arrive by mid October, but latest notes from Des Moines suggest sending figures by month end. If figures arrive, statements can be prepared for the county treasurer to begin collection on January 1.
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State Tax Commission
Marion
Ralph de Cook
de Cook
Des Moines
Tax Commission
Deter
Homer K. Young
State Comptroller
Iowa tax commission weighs township equalization moves
Auditors at a Des Moines meeting on October 14 discussed equalizing property values between townships within a county. The commission notes this year’s reassessment cycle is tougher as most counties revise structures, with the agency able to adjust valuations found out of line.
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Des Moines
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Iowa
Marion
Knoxville Journal
Professor Luis Valdes Receives $1,088 Grant
Professor Luis Valdes, an instructor, is awarded a grant totaling $1,088. The grant is noted in Pella, Iowa, with details indicating support for Valdes’ scholarly or instructional work. The report specifies his role as an instructor and the locality for the grant receipt.
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