Belle Bogard Buys Summer Cottage in Japan Missionary Letter
Belle Bogard a Mission Worker writes from Nishinomiya Kobe August 1956 describing purchasing a small summer cottage in Japan for rest and study. She details fellowship with Christian missionaries, language practice, and inviting English major sophomores to tea. She quotes a student essay on a satisfying interview and notes attendance at local churches and plans for school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Bogard
Japan
Kobe College
Oxadeyam
Nishinomiya
Lora Willing
Fellowship of Christian Missionaries
Copbili
Kobe-Osaka
Belle Bogard P.S
Marian Farquhar
Marie A
Darrow
de F
Morse
Margaret Dow
Special Training In Safety For Iowa School Patrols
W R Morrison of Des Moines led a midweek safety training for Pella patrol youths at Lincoln Webster and Pella Christian Grade Schools. The session promoted uniform patrol practices to cut school crossing accidents, noting 700 patrols statewide and no deaths in 21 years. Morrison urged motorists to cooperate and clarified patrol roles, with parent involvement and school-determined duty times emphasized for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
W. R. Morrison
Des Moines
AAA Motor Club
Town
Lincoln Webster
Pella Christian
Morrison
Iowa
AAA Motor Club of
Mo Ping
Changes in Social Security 1956 Amendments Discussed for Professionals
The article explains how the 1956 amendments adjust work credits for lawyers dentists and other professionals newly covered under Social Security. It details how quarters of coverage accumulate, how years prior to coverage can be counted or dropped, and provides examples like Dr Jones to illustrate retirement and survivor benefits including eligibility at age 62 for women. It notes the shift toward earlier payments for women and previews next week’s focus on qualification for those age 62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Shiplain
Lincoln Man E L Shaner Joins Central College Faculty
Shaner of Lincoln Nebraska joins Central College as an instructor in business administration. He previously worked as a management consultant with research in automation personnel procedures and systems. He holds a 1952 University degree and 1964 MA. He is married with one son age 10 and resides at 718 University in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
E. L. Shaner
Lincoln
Shaner
Central
University
Pella
Elco Freddie Sez October Proclaims Cooperative Gains
October proclamation by governors of ten midwest states recognizes cooperative contributions to development. It highlights benefits of cooperative participation and emphasizes the economic advantages flowing from cooperative activity across states.
New Hampton Couple Injured In Bottle Gas Stove Explosion
Mr and Mrs Chas Koehler of New Hampton were critically burned in a bottle gas stove blast as he tried to light the appliance. The incident left both severely burned and hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Koehlers
New Hampton
Mr. Koehler
Extension Lesson Topics Listed by County Committee
The women's extension lessons for 1956 cover Food Service for Large Numbers, Refinishing of Wood, Food Home manship, Better Dress Workshop, Clothing Buyman, Safety in the Home, Landscape Your Home, Your Future Public Policy, Bug Making and Parent-Child Relations. Groups may contact the extension office to participate.
Death of 100 pullets linked to silo fumes at St Ansgar
At St Ansgar Carl Duenow reported loss of 100 laying pullets recently due to nitrous fumes from a newly filled silo. The incident points to hazardous gas buildup in farm storage, with authorities likely to inspect ventilation and handling procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ansgar
Carl Duenow
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New Pella
Rodiele
Gerard Terpstra
Clasiona
Vee
Paul
Stanley
Douglas
Grand Rapids
Mich
Terpstra
Nigeria
Church of
Urian
Mt Washington
Virginia Ann Pullan
Board of Foreign Missions
Board of Foreign Missions, Reformed Church In America
Fifth Avenue
New York
Leo W. Smith
Des Moines S. S
Nebraska
FELCO
Vander Wilt
Alvin Vander
Alvin
Vander Wilt Farm
Paardekooper
Elco
Freddie Sez
Star
Coop
Ray
van den Berg
Cee
Bos
Poll-Parrot
Laine
SILO
THE
Borden Company
Ome
Felco Dairy Supplement
Lci. Lki
Lki
Farmers Coop Exchange Elevator
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