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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1955

Page

5

Parental Night at Plain View School Highlights programs

A Parents Night at Plain View School on October 13 1955 featured a student program with kindergarten through third grades singing Heads and Shoulders and Crafty Crow and United Nations Hymn. Readings included If by Kipling and a fairy tale Hobyos. A TV style farm safety show narrated by Arvin Van Rheenen followed.

Plain View School United Nations Rudyard Kipling Phyllis Ver Meer Eileen Dieleman Tower Dale Daggy Arvin van Rheenen Fileen Duane John James Dieleman Bill Phyllis Gloria Ver Meer Stanley Vivian Vroom Arvin Beverly van Rheenen Ronald van Zee Mary Ver Meer Gary Carol Steenhoeck Johnny Slycord

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting and Club Notices

Regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held October 4 at the Legion Hall with Mrs. Margaret Vander Veer in charge in the president's absence. The Executive Board met September 27 and approved recommendations. A penny march followed by musical numbers by the Frant sisters and a pot luck supper planned for November 1 at 6 30 p.m. The unit solicits 1956 membership for mothers wives daughters and sisters of Legion members or veterans of WWI II and Korea. 60 633 Auxiliary volunteers contributed over 125000 in services to disabled and needy families over three wars. Other items note M E Circle meeting October 5 with devotion readings and plans to order 20 Christmas leaflets. Scott U N E U s 4 H Club October 10 meeting with new officers Janice Kane president and others. S S S Club October 13 meeting with Miss Cornelia Hospers speaker and Glacier National Park slides. Polk Peppy Pals 4 H Club September and October meetings with officer elections and fair fund discussion. Rev Goad attended Ollie Baptist homecoming with sermons by visiting ministers and reports on Evangelistic services.

Lake Prairie 4-H Club Marvin Meppelink John Rietveld County Line Meppelink American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Gladys Rinehart Margaret Vander Veer Beryl Vanden Berg Frandt The Legion Auxiliary Legion Iowa Legion Auxiliary Grace Voyce Chm Dora Baer Alice Hoeksema Freda Wisse S. S. S. Club Richard Geurts Stanton Metcalf Cornelia Hospers Glacier National Park Geurts Lambert Beyer Francis Chrisman Polk Peppy Pals West Market Park Donna Douwstra Joe Ann Ball Charlotte Perky Glenda Steenhoek

Leighton Happy Hearts Meet at Van Zomeren's

The Leighton Happy Hearts gathered October 10 at Mary Van Zomeren's home. Twenty one members answered roll call with a question about improving meetings. Three new members were welcomed Judy Den Adel Karen Ver Ploeg and Dorothy Slings. New officers were elected Lin da Glendening president Delores Van Roekel vice president Carol Boerelyn secretary Norma De Bruin treasurer Ruth Vander Linden historian Mary Van Zemeren reporter Phyllis De Bruin assistant. A surprise gift was given to assistant leader Mrs H Rempe who has resigned. Refreshments were served by Mary Van Zemeren and her mother.

Leighton Happy Hearts Mary van Zomeren Judy den Adel Karen Ver Ploeg Dorothy Slings Linda Glendening Delores van Roekel Carol Boerelyn Norma de Bruin Ruth Vander Linden Mary van Zemeren Phyllis de Bruin H. Rempe

Richland Bluebells 4-H Holds October Meeting at Vander Linden Home

The Richland Bluebells 4-H met October 10 at Marilyn Vander Linden's home with eight members and two leaders. Linda Van Zee presided. Mary Lou Gosselink spoke on goals, Janet Nollen demonstrated sewing box making, and Linda Van Zee demonstrated washing a sweater. Hostess served lunch. Chapter B0 PEO meets October 26 at 2:30 p.m. at Mrs. Jack Beatsma's, noting location change.

Richland Bluebells 4-H Marilyn Vander Linden Linda van Zee Mary Lou Gosselink Janet Nollen Jack

Central's B squad vs Simpson ends in 20-0 setback

Central's B squad suffered its third loss in four games as Simpson routed them 20-0 on a dry field. Dave Suchy led Simpson’s backs with strong yardage while Gary Williams and Jim Van Swol stood out for Central. Parsons game looms Monday after a 20-7 loss to Parsons earlier this season.

Central Simpson Indianola Dave Suchy Belle Plaine S.A.S Gary Williams Garden Grove Jim van Swol Ed Bowers Central Rooters Parsons

South Central Loop Standings and Schedule

Standings show Pella, Knoxville, Winterset, Valley, and others with fractional records and recent week scores. This week games include Pella at Centerville Albia at Indianola Knoxville at Valley Winterset at Greenfield and Chariton at Corydon.

Chariton Winterset Albia Centerville Madianola Pella Valley Knoxville Bloomfield Indianola Cedar Rapids McKinley Albi Greenfield Corydon

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