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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1950

Page

10

Truth Seekers meet. two weddings and club notices

The Truth Seekers class met at Mrs. Roorda’s home on Oct 19 with hostesses A J Van Roekel and Ray Vander Linden. Miss Willa Maxine Zickel wed Billy Jim Hart at First Reformed Church, with a reception at Pella Coffee Shop. Future events include a Nov 16 meeting for officer elections and an Oct 26 travelogue program by the Sand. Chapter AE TT plans a Nov 1 meeting at Elva Mae Heer’s home.

Truth Seekers First Reformed Sunday School Henry Roorda A. J. van Roekel Ray Vander Linden Garret van Gorp Peter Zwank Armour Boat Galilee Tunis Schakel Willa Maxine’ Zickel Guy ‘Zickel Billy Jim Hart Wm. Hart First Reformed Church A. Haverkamp Carol Ver Steeg Fred Whalley George Browning Dale Vos Loren Vander Wert Pella Mildred Vander Veer Mary Armstrong Donna van Haalen Lillian Goemaat Pella High School Marion County State Bank Central States Electric Co Harold Shakespeare Connie Naaktgeboren Junior Nakktgeboren Cedar Rapids Iowa Martin Naaktgeboren Oskaloosa Jim Burger Roy Worrell Son Bruce Beacon Frank Zickel Killduff Dewey Ramer Wilbur Ramer Arie Ver Steeg Harry Zickel Reasner TT. T Elva Mae Heer

Miss Norma Jean McFall Weds Farward Hasselman in Des Moines

Norma Jean McFall daughter of Mrs. Matilda McFall and the late H R McFall of Oskaloosa wed Farward L Hasselman son of Mr. and Mrs. L W Hasselman of Pella in a candle light ceremony at the First Methodist Church Des Moines on Sept 22 1950 Rev C Brean officiated at 8 pm The couple reside at 713 1 2 Franklin St Pella with Miss Mary Coyler accompanist and Phyllis Hasselman singing The reception followed at 1618 6th Ave West Des Moines

Norma Jean McFall Matilda McFall H. R. McFall Oskaloosa Farward L. Hasselman L. W. Hasselman Pella First Methodist Church Des Moines C. Brean Robert McFall Dyville Loran Cracraft Mary Coyler Phyllis Hasselman 6Th Ave West Husselman Edward Hi O Moines

Government Purchasing Lists Sent to 42 Iowa Cities

Daily government purchasing lists are being sent to 42 Iowa cities as the Towa Development Commission reports. Iowa Chambers of Commerce and Employment Security offices, along with Chicago department of commerce listings, provide contracts for bid by local businessmen and manufacturers.

Iowa Cities Iowa Towa Development Commission Towa Chicago Department of Commerce Iowa Development Commission Chambers of Commerce and Employment Security

Popularity a real problem for teens study says

Purdue research on 15 000 high schoolers shows the strong pull of peer opinion over parents and teachers. The text notes teens mimic peers to fit in, fear disapproval, and suggests parents guide toward constructive popularity by embracing children's skills and interests.

Purdue University

Iowa Child Welfare Research Station note praises person

A brief Iowa reference notes that the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station at the State University of Iowa believes actions will “make people like him more.” The fragment suggests a public relations angle tied to university research.

Iowa Child Welfare Research Station State University of Iowa

Mrs Jones and Mrs Smith Exchange Jibe About Cook

A brief witticism unfolds as Mrs Jones asks about the last cook and Mrs Smith quips that she was never employed but opposed from the start, turning a normal inquiry into a sharp retort.

Mrs. Jones Mrs. Smith

Rival High School Game Fails To Impress Crowds

In a traditional town rivalry, a long awaited game drew a decent crowd and smooth entertainment but failed to deliver excitement or strong sports drama despite clean play, good conditions, and steady showings from both sides.

Fractured Night Ends In Highway Crash Mystery

A narrative recounts Rob’s farewell kiss before a high speed drive home. He travels through a bad turn on an old highway, the car slams into guard rails, cables snap and posts give way as speed overwhelms him. The incident unfolds amid a crowd and rivals.

Rob

Roboc,不过 missing context due to OCR

The text describes a fatal incident where a car crash caused by a smashing impact led to a victim named Robo being gone forever. A substitute player filled in his absence, playing bravely, while the earlier enthusiasm faded.

Rob Robo

Drowned man found near Madrid after missing day

August Swenson, 84, who had been missing from a Madrid home for the aged for 24 hours, was found drowned in a railroad reservoir one mile west of town. Officials think he slipped on the pond bank.

Madrid August Swenson

Man Falls During Afternoon Walk Incident

A man fell in while taking an afternoon walk, prompting a brief incident report. No further details on location or injuries were provided in the readable text.

Gas Franchise Debate and Fair Dealing Policy

The text argues that voter permission will allow continued fair dealing and expansion of gas service for twenty years. It notes opponents may advise a no vote to gain leverage, but warns this claim is a half truth and that the perceived club over voters could backfire.

Ar Pany Pella

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Zickel—Hart Sandridge Sandis New York T. T. T. Society McFall Hasselman Harold Hoksbergen Taintor Johnny Veenstra John Marion Klyn Afton Charles Roose Jacob Danny van Gorp Henry and Jewsma Leonard Veldjon Franje Junior Gilbert Vander Hart Gerald van Sant Gilbert Vander Wal Marvin Vander Melen Leo Leland Kenneth Fynnaardt Gerald Vander Hart James Dahm Junior Boerely Chamber of Commerce Cedar Falls Clarinda Clinton Council Bluffs Davenport Dubuque Fort Madison Guttenberg Hudson Business Association Jefferson Marshalltown Mason City Muscatine Newton Ottumwa Red Oak Sheldon Sioux City Washington Waterloo Algona Ames Atlantic Boone Burlington Carroll Centerville Charles Clinton Dr Davenport CT Pei FFA Johnny Sissy Jim Tysseling’s Jim van Hemert Roomy Biawin Charlotte Lady Qoute Lucky Haly Payments Central States Electric Company Pella, Iowa
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