Races for Two Seats on Council in City Election
City voters will choose two council seats on November 5. In First Ward former councilman Henry W. Vandevoort and John R. Van Gorp vie for the post, while Fourth Ward incumbent C. B. Caldwell faces Kenneth L. Kooyman. Other unopposed candidates include Richard Tyssel ing for mayor Frank De Wit treasurer J. V. Lankelma park commissioner Joe Stientjes Armour Boot aldermen at large Ed Van Gorp Second Ward and Bill De Jong Third Ward. First Ward incumbent Marion Steenbeek will not run.
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First Ward
Henry W. Vandevoort
John R. van Gorp
C. B. Caldwell
Ken
Neth L. Kooyman
Richard Tysseling
Frank de Wit
J. V. Lankelma
Joe Stientjes
Armour Boot
Ed van Gorp
Bill de Jong
Marion Steenbeek
Teachers Urged to Improve Standards Of Their Profession
Ken Well president of the Towa State Education Association urged Marion County teachers to raise standards by applying the new NEA code of ethics and building public support for education. He urged stronger political influence and better recruitment, salaries, tenure, and retirement plans, citing Iowa teachers earning about 500 dollars below the national average. The meeting included remarks by Winona Davis and reports on 100 percent membership in local, state, and national groups, with delegates elected for the LEA Assembly. The next Marion County Council meeting is November 21 at 7 30 in the Knoxville Courthouse.
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Ken Well
Towa State Education Association
Marion County
Wells
Iowa
Well
Winona Davis
Doris Lee
Knoxville
Melcher-Dallas
Pleasantville
L.E.A
Lawrence Burt
Georgia Long
Roy Kunkle
Jerry Baker
Harry Dean
Des Moines
Marion County Council
Camp Fire Girls Candy Sale Details On Funds
Camp Fire Girls launch their annual candy sale starting October 22 with Johnston's assorted chocolates. Each $1 box is split 60 cents for candy, 10 cents to the Recreation Lodge at Camp Hantesa, 1 cent for drive operation, 5 cents for girls earning 50 boxes, 14 cents for operating budget, 3 cents for camp improvements, and 7 cents to remain in Pella for local program support.
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Camp Fire Organization
Camp Hantesa
Boone
Pella
Johnston
Pella Knoxville Group Plans Coralville Dam CROP Drive
The Pella Knoxville CROP drive plan is outlined by John E. Ter Louw of the local committee. A Friday meeting at Trinity church on Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. invites all interested in the program. Ter Louw notes gratitude for a blessed drive amid world hunger.
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Pella
Trinity Church
John E. Ter Louw
Ter Louw
Red Rock Dam Tour Highlights Flood Control Dividend
A Pel la and Knoxville group toured Coralville Reservoir to assess how flood control Red Rock Dam will spur residential and commercial development near Iowa City. John Story of Coralville guided the three hour tour noting planned Red Rock access via State Highway 14 and the dam road, upcoming 9 000 acre lake, and potential economic growth including high value homes and marina leases.
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Pella
Knoxville
Coralvilles
Iowa City
John Story
Coralville
Towa
Iowa
Red Rock
Red Rock Lake
Red Rock Reservoir
Pella-Knoxville
Red Rock Dam
66 Babies Mothers Are Honored at Tea
The Pel la Community Hospital Auxil iary hosted the second annual mother baby tea on Monday Oct 14. It drew 66 babies their mothers and siblings. Prizes rewarded babies born at the local hospital in the 1962 63 year. The oldest babies were twin sons Douglas and Duane Plate born Sept 3 1962. The youngest baby Kevin Rozendaal born Aug 30 1963. Door prizes went to multiple attendees with first prize from Nick's Greenhouse awarded to Mrs Frank Gritters. A program featured poems and a solo by Edith Le Cocq. Hospital administrator John Harmig presented prizes with aid from Mrs Carl Boat and Mrs Hol Du Pree.
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Pella Community Hospital Auxily
Donald Plate
Douglas
Duane
Kevin Rozendaal
Ile
Harold Rozendaal
Nick's
Frank Gritters
Merlyn van der Leest
Marion Roorda
Gerald Ver Meer
Glen van Heukelem
Clarence Spoelstra
Les Klyn
Don Verros
Carl Weyers
Arvin Roose
Keith van
Herman van Zee
Ralph Grundman
Edith le Cocq
John Harmig
Carl Boat
Hol du Pree
Dykstr Zee
Berean Baptists Invite Mohr for Week of Ministry
Rev. A. D. Mohr a veteran pastor and evangelist in the General Association of Regular Baptist churches will speak at a week long evangelistic series at Berean Baptist church The meetings start 7 30 p m Sunday Oct 20 and the public is invited Mohr is known for his years at the First Baptist church of Monroe
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Berean Baptists
Mohr
A. D. Mohr
General Association of Regular Baptist Churches
Berean Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of
Monroe
Ulrich Wins City Taxi License Approval
Ulrich Motor Company's application for a taxi license was approved by the city council on Tuesday night. The license for one car will take effect as soon as Ulrich is ready to begin service.
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Ulrich Motor Company
Ulrich
Brotherhood Rally at Third Reformed Church Tonight
The annual Men's Brotherhood Rally of the Reformed Church is set for Third Reformed Church tonight beginning at 7:30. Members from local congregations will attend the rally to participate in prayer, fellowship, and community service planning.
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Brotherhood
the Reformed Church
Third Reformed Church
Trinity Church To Observe 10th Anniversary
Trinity Reformed marks ten years since its founding by 38 families and the Classis of Pella. On Oct 20 the 174-member church will hold morning and evening programs and an anniversary banquet Tuesday. Rev Muyskens will preach both services. Rev De Jong, founder and former pastor, delivers the anniversary message.
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Trinity Reformed
Classis
Pella
Trinity
Wm. C. de Jong
Trinity Reformed Church
East Franklin Street
de Jong
Rock Rapids
Iowa
George C. Muyskens
Emmanuel Reformed Church
Morrison, Ill
Muyskens
Auxiliary Officers Elected At Meeting Tea
During a business meeting held before tea, the auxiliary elected officers including President Mrs Gil Boat 1st vice president Mrs Jean Wilkins 2nd vice president Mrs Dale Jansen secretary Mrs Henry Vande Voort and treasurer Mrs Andrew Beerends.
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Gil Boat
Jean Wilkins
Dale Jansen
Henry Vande Voort
Andrew Beerends
Winners of PP & K Contest at Kuyper Field
Over one hundred boys competed in the Punt Pass and Kick Contest sponsored by Ulrich Motor Company and the Pella Recreation Commission at Kuyper Field last Saturday. Winners include eight year olds Victor Vanden Overs, Dennis Van Wyk, Rodney Visser. nine year olds Wayne Vander Leest, Jerry Heerema, Bradley Warner. ten year olds Steven Menninga, David Ver Meer, Craig Van Berkum. 41 year olds Marc Mills, Gregg Gosselink, Bob Wierenga. A special football banquet is planned for Tuesday October 29 at the Pella Golf and Country Club at 6 30 PM. All participants are asked to attend with their fathers.
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Ulrich Motor Company
Pella
Jerry Heerema
Fred Heeremas
Bradley Warner
Kenneth Warners
Steven Menninga
Setrith Menningas
David Ver Meer
Harold Ver Meer
Craig van Berkums
John van Berkums
Marc Mills
Larry Mills
Gregg Gosslink
Bill Gosselink
Bob Wierenga
Harmon Wierenga
Banqui
Pella Golf and Country Club
Hadh
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Reservoir
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PP & K
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