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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1963
Page
4
Pella Garden Club members plan a survey along Tulip Lanes to assess tulips and bulb needs. Residents will be asked about bulb replacement and planting guidance, with no city operations this year. The Central will host a season tour of six Pella lanes, with homes to be visited.
The Lynn Sully FFA judging team earned a gold rating at the Saulein Water Part meet and were top in judging. Team members Marvin Dunsbergen Law Speeeyeirmit enbergged and Harlan Sterk contributed to the dairy cattle pedigrees and management. Holsteins in the bate were noted as top group.
Dave Den Hartog aged 64 died suddenly Saturday morning while at work for Gosselink Builders. Funeral services were held Monday at Third Reformed church Garden Chapel conducted arrangements. He is survived by wife Artie Van Zee a daughter Beverly Furcht of Pella brothers John and William and sister Esther Langebartles all of Knonville. Bastian Heemsbergen aged 77 died Sunday night at his Sully home after illness at First Reformed church where he was a member. Retired farmer he leaves wife Kumbertje Vis two sons Dick Sully and Richard Scarsboro a daughter Bertha Vande Krol of Sully and four grandchildren. Services set for 1 30 Wednesday at First Reformed Sully Garden Pet in charge of arrangements burial at Sully.
Dyketra appears among national rushing leaders in a brief United Press report. The item notes Central’s selection and an internal board mention, with limited readable details.
Central earned its fourth win of the season at Marshall in a game full of firsts. It marked Central’s first football victory over Missouri Valley College, with several players debuting new positions and milestones, including Gary McClimen’s first run as right halfback and Don Jacobusse’s first game at fullback or defensive end. Fullback Gary Wynveen notched his first varsity TD, and Central faced single wing under coach Ron Schipper for the first time. The Vikings fought hard but fatigue set in at the end, with players sustaining minor injuries but expected to be ready for Saturday’s game against Luther College at Kuyper Stadium.
Evalena Vander Zyl of Pella won the top $800 prize in a Chronicle reader extension campaign. Over two thousand homes were visited, nearly 400 new subscribers added, and total Chronicle reading families surpassed 4,000. Bernie Menninga led in new subscribers with 92, and many contestants earned from $20 to $200.
Marion County officials praised a huge turnout for the first Sabin polio immunization clinic in Pella with 6,880 doses given Friday and 1,000 more to be administered today at the reduced rate. Type II clinic is set for November 15 at the American Legion Hall.
Lake Prairie and Summit Homemakers will meet Wednesday October 9 at Marlene Wickhart’s home. Members are reminded to bring hangers and chain.
Marilyn County men will attend the annual Cattle Feeders Day in Ames October 16 to hear reports and see demonstrations on feeder cattle classes nursing calves and portable handling equipment. County Extension Director Richard Freeman says the program opens at 8 45 a.m. at the ISU beef nutrition research farm with a showing of 250 experimental cattle on test to study selenium levels and vitamin A effects.
Winterset Huskies dominate on home field to a 47-0 win over Pella's Little Dutch. Kirk Graves and Jim Olson each score multiple times as Winterset secures early control, with standout drives and a missed extra point shaping the lopsided affair. The game features key plays, interceptions, and a halftime score of 7-0.
Speaking at a joint Rotary Kiwanis meeting in town last Tuesday noon Hr S Kuyper vice president of Ros screen Co and president of the Tow a Manufacturers association announced October as Industry Month in Iowa. He urged workers to support industrial growth and underscored industrys role in the state economy. The event, sponsored by IMA with partners, runs Oct 25–26 in Pella centered around a large Central Park tent with local products on display and a related trade promotion.
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