Our Men in Military Service Ballenger Commended for Navy Duty
Jimmie Lloyd Ballenger of Pel la, son of Mr and Mrs Hunter Ballenger, received a Letter of Commendation from Commander A J Thompson aboard USS Carronade for outstanding duty and helping recommission No 2 main engine under 24 hour shifts over 2% days to meet an operation schedule at Fleet Post Office San Francisco.
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c/o
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
California
Ballenger
Jimmie Lloyd
EM3
Usnr Labs
Cadet Verploegh Promoted to Private First Class at Iowa State
Cadet Donald A. Verploegh, son of Mr and Mrs A P Verploegh of Pella, Iowa, was promoted to Private First Class in the Army Signal Corps at Iowa State College. He has been in Army ROTC for three quarters, with the program offering military training in preparation for reserve officer service.
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Ames
Iowa
Donald A. Verploegh
A. P. Verploegh
Pella
Lows
Army Signal Corps
Iowaite College
Pamnen
Lowstate College
Buy It Now Money Saving Pork Prices This Season
The U S Department of Agriculture notes pork prices rise seasonally each year and highlights the meat as a value at the counter. The message points to a recurring seasonal trend in pork pricing.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Plentiful Pork Roasting Guide From Market Abundance
With pork supplies high by December, buy eight good cuts such as loin, shoulder, fresh ham, picnic, or spare ribs. Roast on a rack in a shallow pan with fat side up, season with salt and pepper, and use a 350 degree oven. Use a meat thermometer to 185 degrees or follow a time table if unavailable. Ensure the meat is fully cooked with no pink.
Understanding Law Through a Child’s View
Lloyd Lovell reflects on everyday choices teaching children respect for laws. A curbside incident shows how parental behavior shapes obedience or lax attitudes toward regulations. The piece urges consistent lawfulness and civic responsibility to model for the next generation.
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Lloyd Lovell
Lehn
Message to the Young People from A P Hasselman
A P Hasselman writes from Pella on November 9 urging youth to accept Christ and witness for Him. He recalls a sixty year old family photograph, reflects on past poverty, and stresses the call to keep the Sabbath holy while spreading the gospel to young people. He speaks of burden for youth and the need to be saved before it is too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Julia van Zee
Gerrit van Zee
Lacey
Christ
Yolce
Message of warning and salvation from a street preacher
A preacher declares God is holy and must punish sin yet loves souls, urging youth to listen for the sake of Jesus who desires their salvation before it is too late. The telegraphed tone emphasizes urgency and personal friendship in faith.
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Jesus
Jesus A. P. Hasselman
Two Marion Co 4 H Girls to Show Angus Calves in Chicago
Two Marion County 4 H girls Judy Hodgson age 13 and Carla Emerson 15 will exhibit Aberdeen Angus calves at the 1956 International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago November 23 to December 1. Hodgson won Grand Champion at the Marion County Fair. Emerson was Reserve Champion in the same show. The Exposition will cover 10 percent more acres in the International Amphitheater and adjacent stockyards, drawing nearly half a million visitors amid the 14 International Horse Shows and a precision riding performance by the Seam group.
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Marion Co
Chicago
Marion County
Obituary for Rev H L Van Dellen 1875 1956
Rev H L Van Dellen died November 15 1956 in Des Moines at 81 with over forty years as a missionary for the American Sunday School Union. Born in the Netherlands he came to America at 18 and served Christian schools before a long Iowa mission career. Funeral services were held November 19 1956.
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di Moines
Pell
Man L. van Dellen
American Sunday School Union
Herman L. van Dellen
Veenwoudsterwal
Netherlands
Lubbert van Dellen
Grietje Krijthe
America
Chicago, Ill
Englewood
Bessie Aukema
Pella
Clarence van Dellen
Westfield
New Jersey
Edward van Dellen
Visalis California
Margaret
Elgin Skaar
San Lorenzo
California
Grace
Gerald Starr
Sully
Albia
Iowa
Evans
West Des Moines
Amsterdam
Rev. I. van Dellen
Phoenix
Arizona
R. L. van Dellen
Bradenton
Florida
Elza van Dellen
Ventura
Burial services for Henry Cox and clergy at Oakwood Cemetery
At 1 30 p m from Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home the Rev Everett Ward and the Rev Robert Smith conducted the burial with honors. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. Be Henry Cox accompanied Rev Charles Burton as he sang Does Jesus Care and Face to Face. Casket bearers were Rev Kenneth F Sander Rev Jacob De Koning Paul O Johnson William Harriger Rev George Wolfe and Edgerton D Nix.
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van Dyk- Duven
Everett Ward
Robert Smith
Oakwood Cemetery
Henry Cox
Charles Burton
Jesus
Kenneth F. Sander
Jacob de Koning
Paul 0. Johnson
William Harriger
George Wolfe
Edgerton D. Nix
The Great Ice Follies of 1956 driving tips
Bob Hullihan warns readers of the Great Ice Follies of 1956 about safe driving on ice. He notes it takes far longer to stop on ice, advises pumping brakes to avoid skids, explains friction changes, cautions against altering tire pressure, and recommends using steady accelerator control and turning wheels into a slide to recover.
Igar Lake Hosts Masonry Milestone by Lee Boyd and B Phillips
Fifty years after a BO yearn in Verity lodge of the Masons, Lee Boyd and B Phillips completed a milestone. Anodyne note on DDT spray claims effective control for sheep ticks.
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Prt
Igar Lake
Lee Boyd
B. Phillips
Verity Lodge
The
Masons
Business Climate Shaping Community Development
The Iowa Development Commission notes that a favorable business climate is vital for town growth and job creation. It highlights intangibles like employer relations, education, government character, and local media as core factors, urging constructive action to improve the climate and attract new industry.
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Iowa Development Commission
Commission
Economic Research Department
The
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Sportsmanship ratings released for S C C schools
The South Central Iowa Conference held its fall meeting in Knoxville on November 17. Pella attendees included Mr. Bergman Mr. Black Mr. Stults and Mr. Wilkins. Final conference standings for sportsmanship were released under a new 5 3 1 scale after each game.
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Central Iowa
Knoxville
Pella
Bergman
Black
Stults
Wilkins
Conference schedule set to 14 games and Friday nights
All teams will play each other twice for 14 conference games per school. With one exception, conference games will be on Friday nights to minimize weekday travel.
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Jimmie 1. Ballenger
Navy
Jimmie. Ballenger
Hunter Ballenger
A. J. Thompson
Don Verploegh
Iowa State
Monroe
Henry van Roekel
Monroe State Bank
Voice of
Hasselman
A. P. Hasselman
Toomorrow
John Sybenga
Oskaloosa
Pella Christian High School
Central College
Pella High
H. L. van Dellen
Th Netherlands Importing Co
Bob Hullihan
S.C.C
Chariton E
Centerville
Indianola
Valley
Winterset
Earth
United States Rubber Company
U.S. KeyLon
U.S
Sa. St
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