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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1961

Page

3

Red Rock Township Womens Club formed in Marion County

A new Farm Bureau affiliated group the Red Rock Township Womens Club was organized in Marion County on Tuesday afternoon November 14 at the home of Mrs. Orville Marshall. The gathering included scripture, a skit, and plans for a December 5 meeting focused on Christmas decorations.

Farm Bureau Womens Club Marion County Orville Marshall Red Rock Township Harold VanderWerff Lloyd Smith Henry Willemson Darrell van Wyk Jerry Sellers Harold Sellers Ralph Waddle Carl Mohler Vander -Werff Lucky 14 Pleasant Hill Monroe Ronald Shillingnd Nora van Esseri Velma Parker

County Line Club November Meeting at Otley School

The County Liners held their November gathering at the Otley schoolhouse with six regular members present and two visitors. A luck supper preceded the roll call and awards were handed out while tickets were sold for the 4 H event.

County Liners Otley Gen

Richland Blue Belles 4-H Club Meeting Recap

Bonnie Butler opened the Richland Blue Belles meeting on November 11 with the pledge. Six members and two leaders gathered at Judith Steenbock’s home. Christmas gift exchange names were drawn and committees appointed for Recreation, Music, and Pictures. Judy Steenhoek gave a talk on Personality Pointers. Posture demonstration by Bonnie Butler and Janice De Geus. Reporter Lola Van Wyk.

Bonnie Butler Richland Blue Belles Judith Steenbock Lola’ van Wyk Eileen Dykstra Alice Vande Voort Judith Steenhoek Janice Arlene de Gens Judy Steenhoek Janice de Geus Lola van Wyk

M & M Peppy Pals Gather for November Meeting

The M and M Peppy Pals met at Linda Pliema’s home on November 18 with nine members two leaders and eight guests. Carol Vander Ploeg joined as a new member. Betty Van Steenis and Karla Bandstra demonstrated how to make a sewing box. Mrs Nollen gave an illustrated talk on color notes and fabrics. Diane Goodyk spoke on sewing equipment and Joyce Vander Hart on better grooming. Reporter Diane Goodyk.

Linda Pliema Carol Vander Ploeg Betty van Steenis Karla Bandstra Nollen Diane Goodyk Joyce Vander Hart

Banquet Keynote On Chair Glue By Douglas Van Den Berg

Reporter Louis Kamerick notes a banquet where Douglas Van Den Berg delivered a talk on how to glue a chair together. The event highlighted practical repair skills and furniture maintenance.

Douglas van den Berg Louis Kamerick

Richland Rustlers Hold November 4-H Meeting

The Richland Rustlers 4-H club met Tuesday evening November 21 with nine members and leader George Vande Voort in attendance. Special guest Ronald Vroegh joined, and Keith Nollen presided. Glen and John Vande Voort demonstrated mending a split board with glue and pressure, with refreshments served by Vande Voort and Bandstra.

Richland Rustlers George Vande Voort Ronald Vroegh Keith Nollen Glen John Vande Voort Roger Bandstra Morris Vos

Black Oak and Scott Strivers Club Meeting Report

On November 18 the Black Oak and Scott Strivers 4-H club met at Leighton Town Hall with 17 members present. President Clarence De Bruin led the pledge to start the session.

Black Oak and Scott Strivers Leighton Town Hall Clarence de Bruin

Guest or Pest demonstration by Keith Newendorp

Two readers attended as Keith Newendorp presented a talk titled Guest or Pest. The audience received record book fillers for their records. John Wyngarden organized recreation while hosts Don and Dave Willemsen assisted. Reporter Loren Vander Wilt.

Keith Newendorp John Wyngarden Don Dave Willemson Loren Vander Wilt

Leighton Happy Hearts Meet and Discuss Events

The Leighton Happy Hearts met November 20 with Carolyn Dykstra. Fourteen members answered roll call on Favorite Author. Two leaders and one guest attended. They planned a Christmas party with name drawing and selected a better groomed girl at each meeting. A tie between Joan Vander Beek and Ruth Van Roekel was noted. Several demonstrations and talks on sewing equipment fabric and color design for 4-H girls were given by Ruth Van Roekel Cynthia De Prenger Connie Goemaat and Patty Rempe. The meeting closed with a flag salute and refreshments were served.

Leighton Happy Hearts Carolyn Dykstra Roll Call Joan Vander Beek Ruth van Roekel Maxine Wyngarden Penny March Cynthia de Prenger Patty Rempe Connie Goemaat Phyllis Moffet

Summit Strivers Meeting Recaps Sewing Demonstrations

The Summit Strivers met at Bonnie Swank's on November 18. Emily Van Wyk spoke on keeping a sewing teen and caring for gourpeant. Phyllis Rietveld showed suitable materials for aprons. Ketla Kingery demonstrated how to lay a pattern. Sharon Van Den Berg led an apron making topic. They planned Christmas gifts for mothers and a family party and hoped to donate Christmas books to Pella hospital’s children ward. The next meeting on December 9 will pack boxes and create gifts.

Bonnie Swank Emily van Wyk Phyllis Rietveld Ketla Kingery Sharon van den Berg Pella Sharon Rietveld

Help You’ll Find It in the Want Ads

A terse classified item notes that assistance or sought items are available in the want ads. It hints at guidance or resources, urging readers to check the listings for desired goods or services. No specific person or organization is named in the readable text.

Gains Guaranty Corporation Stock Prospectus Declares Real Estate Focus

An announcement explains Gains Guaranty Corporation as a group of bankers farmers merchants and lawyers forming to pool talent and money for prime commercial real estate profits and tax savings for Gains stockholders. Stock is offered at 3.00 a share with state approval noted and invitations to call or mail for the Gains Prospectus.

Gains Gains Guaranty Corporation Urbandale Ave Des Moines Iowa Gains Guaranty Prospectus

Gains Investment Opportunity Promises Iowa Growth

Gains Gains is a realty investment corporation inviting Iowa residents to pool funds to buy prime commercial properties for rent to multi million dollar tenants. It highlights guaranteed rent, depreciation tax breaks, and a floor price of 3.00 per share, urging readers to request a booklet and prospectus.

Gains Iowa Towa U. S

Securities offering governed by Prospectus only

This notice clarifies that the announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities. The offering is available solely through the Prospectus.

Partial Founder List Highlights Iowa Business Leaders

A partial roster lists founders and executives with ties to Iowa firms and banks. Notable names include Robert Beal of Iowa Securities and Guardian Investment, Stephen Garst, Robert Gessell, Charles Gorrell, Newton Margulies, Walter Priester, Harold Schroeder, Ralph Torgersen, Dwight Vredenburg and others. The compilation cites roles from presidents and directors to professors and consultants, alongside firms such as Minowa Investment Co, Shumar, Inc., Priester Construction, Hy-Vee and Western Tool & Stamping Co, reflecting a broad cross-section of regional business leadership.

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Summit News Mrs Joe Clark Robert Hale Kimberly Coralee Woody Children Arizona H. W. Vriezelaar Walter van Doornick Methodist Hospital John Vriezelaar Alvin Vander Wilt of Leighton Farm Bureau Veterans Auditorium W. C. Woody Russell and Clair Ner Arthur Vriezelaar John le Grand Jimmie Mary Jo Mary Vander Ploeg Nellie Breed Don Vriezelaar Mary Beth Heemstra Jane Sherwood Marla Heemstra Julia Poortinga Elmer Vogelaar Lenora Marcia Vogelaar Indianola Marcia Simpson College Welfare Center Judy Mohler Knoxville Methodist Church Arthur de Vries Roy van Essen Myron van Wyk Francis van Dusseldorp Margaret Simpson Lana Kay de Vries Mary Beth Heemstra Maria Sidney Bradley van Wyk Lori Kathy Maria de Vries Donald de Reus Robert van Essen Mary Vriezelaar Marshalltown Russell and Claire Beth W. J. Rice Bobby Otley Reformed Church Kenneth Vanden Berg Mark and Eric Walter van Doorninck Dave Vander Ploeg Arizonia Henry Ver Woert Melvin Toom Bernie van Ee Pella Community Hospital Walter Lloyd Collins Memorial Hospital Arnold D Butch U. S. Naval Arnold T Weld Pell Pella Community High School San Diego County Line Club Hoover Hoover Cannister Model Black Oak Happy Hearts Connie Rempe of Gains Guaranty ‘Corporation Carroll Adams Federal Savings & Loan Vital Foundation Mason City Pioneer Rk Howe Robert Beal Iowa Securities Company Guardian Investment Company Waterloo Dale Bright Dale, Inc Highland Perk State Bank Western Tool & Stamping Co East Des Moines Eugene Foster Mitchell Foster’ Hotels Union Bank Trvat Company Ottumwa Edwin. Fox Agricutural Fle ‘Nance, ‘Inc Foxhill, Inc Stanley Friedman Yount Brothers, Inc Mercy Hospital Iowa Savings and Loan Atm Stephen Garst — Farmer Oon Rapids Robert Gessell Minowa ‘Investment Co Security National Bank of Sioux City ERT Godlove Maplecrest ‘Mutual Insurance Wellman Fabricators, Inc Wellman Charles Gorrell Préetein Blenders, Inc Roy Fruehaus Farms Cedar Rapids Richard Ayerner, JR Holiide, Boxes, Inc Keokuk Charles Kelly Protein Bmeders, Inc Kelly, Inc Iowa City James Kolls Maplecrest Turskey Farms Jamey E. Kolls Invediment Co., Inc Lowa City Newton Margulies Shumar, Inc 5600 Group Lata Des Moines William Myers Myers “Motor Company Snowden ‘Manufacturing Building Osceola John O'Byrne State University of Iowa Agricultural Law Center Walter Priester Priester Construction Company Asociation of General Contractors of America Davenport Harold Schroeder Progressive Foundry, Inc Bay City Foundry Perry Charles Linw Vestors of Clarinda Scott Swisher Iowa State Representatives Ralph Torgersen New Industries, Inc Dwight Vredenburg Hyde & Vredenburg, Inc Hy-Vee Stores Iowa Southern Utilities Company Chariton Gorman H. King President Reserve Funds, Inc Gene Kieffer Kieffer Associates Richard Sharpnack Wolf and Company Certified Public ‘Accountants
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